WELCOME to SLSU

It is my privilege to welcome you, Students, to Southern Leyte State University for school year 2016-2017. Joining us this school year are nearly 10,000 students from the different municipalities of Southern Leyte and nearby provinces, drawn to SLSU by its myriad degree programs, outstanding faculty members and well-rounded student life. Rest assured that while in SLSU, you will be excited, challenged, supported and ultimately empowered by the faculty and the curriculum. Students get to experience programs geared towards producing Science and Technology Leaders and Professionals. We are also inspired by the impressive academic capacity and leadership ability that students bring with them to SLSU. We believe we can work together and positively harness your talents and skills. As students, always give your best in your endeavors with all your internal capabilities and external opportunities. My colleagues and I very much hope that you will have a productive, joyful and meaningful stay in the university. We welcome new university frontrunners as well: the Dean of Graduate Studies Dr. ANNABELLE M. HUFALAR, Dean of College of Engineering and Technology Dr. ARMANDO D. TELIN, Dean of College of Teacher Education Dr. FREDERICK C. ANIGA, Dean of Business and Management Campus Dr. GARY D. GARCIA, Dean of Aquatic and Applied Life Sciences Campus Dr. DEWOOWOOGEN P. BACLAYON, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Campus Dr. NELFA C. GIL, Director for Extension Program Services Dr. IT PHEBEUGER M. TORION, Director for Institute of Arts and Sciences DR. ELVIE D. DURAN, Director for Research Program Services Dr. MARVIN S. DAGUPLO, Director for Student Affairs and Services Dr. GLENN O. AMPOLOQUIO, Acting Dean for College of Computer Studies and Information Technology Mr. RHODERICK D. MALANGSA, and the Acting Director for Institute of Criminal Justice Mr. POLICARPIO F. PERIDO, Jr. I am sure that with your dedication to a tradition of leadership, matched with a deep commitment to expanding educational opportunities for our students, we will accomplish our tasks and achieve our vision and goals. We welcome dedicated faculty members and support staff who continue to support the implementation of different programs, projects and activities – contributory to nation-building guided with the SLSU’s core values: Service Excellence, Leadership Competence, Stewardship and Accountability and Unity in Diversity. Do not lose your enthusiasm in displaying your potentials, skills and right attitude. Be more contagious in your ability to influence other people especially our students and colleagues. Let us be one in creating a healthy and sustainable world for generations to come. Together, let us achieve the impossible. 

PROSE IVY G. YEPES
University President