Banga, Aklan – The Aklan State University headed by its President, Dr. Benny A. Palma, with guests of honor, Governor Carlito S. Marquez and Congressman Florencio T. Miraflores, formally launched its College of Teacher Education (CTE) on June 23, 2006 at the ASU Amphitheater, Banga, Aklan with the theme “Relevant Education, Key to Development.”

The launching was attended by the University Officials, faculty members, non-teaching personnel and students from the five campuses of the University.

Hon. Carlito S. Marquez, Provincial Governor expressed in his message his congratulations to the University for continually expanding its curricular and non-curricular offerings, which aims to further widen its scope in the service of the people without sacrificing the quality of education.  He added, that even without the formal establishment of the College of Teacher Education, within the umbrella of the University, the public is aware that this prestigious institution, for the past several years had been sending out from its campuses quality teachers now being employed by the public and private school systems.  Further, he said that the formal launching of CTE in all the ASU campuses in the Province of Aklan is a strong indication that the University does not rest on its accomplishments and laurels but determined to continue to innovate and introduce major additions to its already wide offerings depending on the need of time and attuned to the development needs of the Province.

Congressman Miraflores, who served as the keynote speaker, expressed his congratulations to the University for holding on to its vision of being a center of excellence and the refocusing of its curriculum to address issues of relevance, quality and competitiveness.  He believes that the University, in establishing the College of Teacher Education, is aware of and has this concern as priority.  As the foremost Higher Education Institution in Aklan, he believes that ASU vigorously pursues it mandate of, among others, educating Aklanon youth for the development and public service roles as the University pursues its functions of instruction, research, extension and production.

Congressman Miraflores committed an amount of P1.5M from his Countrywide Development Fund for the completion of the University Library as an expression of his wholehearted support to the projects, programs and vision of ASU.

The CTE stands on its philosophy for the development of the rational mind of the person imbued with virtues, ideals, wisdom and craft necessary to promote the desired citizenry of a democratic state.

It envisions to promote a leader in teacher education for universal human development.
Its mission is to develop globally competent and quality educators imbued with the virtues ideals, wisdom and skills education for life long learning.
Its goal is to produce well rounded, highly competent, technically prepared and morally upright educators who will be the prime movers of development.

Its objectives are 1) to provide knowledge and technical skills through quality and relevant instructions in the various discipline; 2) to develop the student’s critical thinking, analytical decisions and technical abilities to become effective educators; 3) to develop research, extension and production competence among students, faculty members and stakeholders; and 4) to develop desirable values among students for the enhancement of leadership and professional skills in education.

The CTE, headed by Dean Edna I. Gonzales, offers the following degree programs: Doctor of Philosophy major in Educational Management (PhD); Master of Arts in Education major in Educational Management (MAEd); Bachelor in Secondary Education (BSEd) major in Mathematics, Biological Science, Social Studies, English, Physical Education, Filipino, Technology & Livelihood Education; Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEEd); and Bachelor in Fishery Education (BFE).