University welcomes Chinese nurses from affiliate hospital
(2/4/2010)

Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) recently established ties with Shijiazhuang Central Hospital and welcomed its Nurses to OLFU's Graduate School. Officers from Shijiazhuang Central Hospital accompanied their nurses to... read more

College of Hospitality and Institutional Management: Cultivating a Culture of Development
(2/4/2010)

More than a change of name, OLFU's College of Hospitality & Institutional Management (CHIM) is an outcome of the College's development of its educational programs and services. A gamut... read more

Phoenix hailed Overall Champ in NAASCU Taekwondo Competition
(2/3/2010)

Using their lightning fast and strong kicks, indomitable spirit coupled with perseverance, self-confidence, modesty and proper etiquette that was instilled to them, Our Lady of Fatima University Phoenix taekwondo jins snared... read more

 
 
 
 
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CHED Grants OLFU Autonomous Status - 5/20/2009

Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) was granted Autonomous Status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for its "accomplishments, adherence to quality assurance, and commitment to public responsibility and accountability as a higher education institution."

     OLFU, known for consistently topping the different Licensure Examinations and receiving 100% passing marks, received notice from the CHED that the Autonomous Status takes effect March 11, 2009 and lasts for 5 years (March 30, 2014). Comments Dr. Caroline Marian Santos Enriquez, President of OLFU: "This is a great privilege for everyone at the University. We have worked long and hard to attain such status and this will further motivate us to work harder to excel at what we do."

     All private higher education institutions (PHEI) strive for Autonomous Status but only very few attain such status and added to the roster.

     Among the criteria for selection and identification of PHEI for autonomy is its outstanding overall performance of graduates in the licensure examinations administered by the Professional Regulation Commission and the institution's long tradition of integrity and untarnished reputation.

     OLFU's foundation of intensive classroom learning experience, wide exposure to the community and use of advance technical equipment in teaching, prepares its students for the rigid Licensure Examinations; thus providing an edge over their counterparts --- proven by its 7 - 1st Placers in the Physician's Licensure Examinations and 100% passing marks for the Medical Technology Licensure Examination and Pharmacy Licensure Examination among others.

     A point in hand is the College of Nursing. As a Center of Development, the College's curriculum is continuously improving. This has enabled the College to produce 27 topnotchers for the past four years. The College also has the most comprehensive virtual laboratory in the Philippines which equips nursing students with advanced skill that bridge the "learning gap" most Filipino nurses go through upon working in hospitals in the US and the UK.

     OLFU, has also over the years, partnered with other HEI's and private companies in the Philippines and abroad to provide their students access to advanced learning and internship settings. It has established affiliations with esteemed international institutions to continuously advance its curriculum and elevate its standards. The College has sent several of its students to hospitals in New York, Chicago and Baltimore as part of its on-going International Clerkship Program.

     Not to be outdone, the College of Dentistry has also secured Memorandum of Agreements with the Dental College of Japan, Hong Kong University Faculty of Dentistry, Mabuhay Deseret International Foundation of the USA and the International School of
Cambodia. It is also an institutional member of South East Asian Association for Dental Education (SEAADE).

     Autonomous private higher education institutions (PHEI's) enjoy several benefits, among which are "the entitlement to grant of subsidies and other financial incentives/assistance from the CHED" and freedom from monitoring and evaluation of its activities by the CHED. Other privileges of an autonomous PHEI include the privilege to determine own curricular programs & offer new course/program in the undergraduate level, establish branches or satellite campuses and offer extension classes and distance education course/program.

     These entitlements will not only benefit OLFU but the surrounding communities where the campuses are located. By establishing satellite campuses and distance learning, education is made accessible to families who otherwise could not afford a private college education. More students could be aided through more scholarships and grants. As part of its mandate, OLFU has always made education affordable.

     Not only has the University been one of the most affordable, it has also awarded more than 50,000 academic scholarship. Last year alone, 3000 students received academic scholarships. And, last March 2009, 300 academic scholars graduated.

 
 

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a few small steps.”

Welcome to another school year my dear students especially the first year students who chose to pursue their studies in Our Lady of Fatima University. You have made an excellent choice of spending the most crucial years of your studies in an institution that has already proven its credibility for 42 years. Your college life will help you a lot in becoming successful individuals in the future and that is the reason why we, the administrators, faculty members, and staff are here to make your stay in Fatima a significant and a fruitful one.

The school year unfolds with bountiful blessings that came on our way during the past months. After the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) visited the College of Nursing of the University in August 2008, the College was given a “Center of Development” status which means that it is just one step away to become a “Center of Excellence”, a distinction that is given only to very few educational institutions.

Different colleges continue to shine in several board examinations such as the recent Medicine, Nursing, Medical Technology, and Pharmacy Board Exams. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) awarded for the fifth time, the College of Pharmacy the “Top Performing School” citation for its 100% passing average in the board exams for the past year. Likewise, graduates of Medicine, Nursing, and Medical Technology continue to dominate the top places in the licensure examinations.

In December 2008, the University was once again visited by the CHED for its IQuAME or Institutional Quality Assurance through Monitoring and Evaluation accreditation. Fatima University is classified as A(t) or a “matured teaching institution”, the third in Metro Manila and ninth in the country.

Different courses also show their excellence in their fields of endeavor. Deans and faculty members are continuously recognized by different institutions for their significant contributions and achievements. To cap all these, Fatima just after few years of achieving its University and Deregulated Status, was given an Autonomous Status by the CHED in recognition of its accomplishments, adherence to quality assurance, and commitment to public responsibility and accountability as a higher education institution. All private higher education institutions (PHEI) strive for Autonomous Status but only very few attain such including Fatima. With this, we now join the ranks of the best schools in the Philippines.

To give back the blessings to you, the University has been granting numerous scholarships both for new and old students. If you have already qualified to become an academic scholar, you are certainly blessed. Please exert an extra effort to maintain it. If you aspire to become one, it’s never too late. You may speak with your college dean or instructors about getting a scholarship.

You may also further develop your skills and learn new things by joining recognized academic organizations in the University because learning does not end in the classrooms and through lecture. It goes beyond with the relevant experiences that you will encounter in the clubs that you will join.

We are continuing to upgrade our resources. The newly-built Antipolo campus is an indication that we are further expanding and to meet your needs, we invest in the best facilities to bring you excellent education. Competent instructors are also here to guide you and we make sure that they are always updated with the latest discoveries in their respective fields. We are comparable with other best Universities in the country, but in terms of tuition, we are incomparable. We offer the most affordable tuition and the doors of learning are always open because we believe in one vision.

“Improving man as man” has been the vision of Fatima University, a vision that our beloved founders carved on the stones of learning and that all of us continue to enrich until today. After earning your degrees, you will go back to your own communities or you may pursue a career in a foreign country. But as you practice your future professions, keep in mind our University’s vision – to help in improving the quality of lives of others.

Once again, welcome to Our Lady of Fatima University and may you all have a meaningful college life with us.
 
Greatsky C .Castuciano
6th Place %
November 2009
Nurse Licensure
 
 
Krizzia Mae V .De Guzman
8th Place %
November 2009
Nurse Licensure
 
 
Sheila P .Casano
9th Place %
November 2009
Nurse Licensure
 
 
RJ S .Manalapas
3rd Place %
October 2009
Midwifery
 
 
Lalaine  L .Perlas
5th Place %
October 2009
Midwifery