About

Mount Carmel College, Inc. of Escalante

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Mission Vision

MISSION STATEMENT

Inspired by the spirit of Jesus Christ as our Model Teacher, we commit ourselves to:

  • the Integrating and strengthening the Gospel values in every curricular and co-curricular activities; the achieving of academic excellence through relevant Catholic education.
  • the achieving of academic excellence through relevant Catholic education.
  • the practicing of responsible stewardship of God’s creation;
  • the fostering of justice and peace and social solidarity with our least brothers and sisters

VISION STATEMENT

Moved by the zeal of our great inspirators, Mary, Elijah, Elisha, the Carmelite Saints and its tradition we, envision ourselves as a Christ-centered, academically advanced, socially responsive community, committed in living out the Gospel values towards the realization of God’s reign here and now.

CONTEXT

Ours is a worsening situation. It is reflected in the poverty and continuing “diaspora” of our people, the wanton destruction of our ecosystem, the decadence of our values through the influence of irresponsible use of technology and bad media, bureaucratic corruption and political instability, and the shameless greed and indifference of the powers that be. Ours is a situation of hope, of compassion. A time to be just and to love.

GOALS

Conscious of the present realities and inspired by our Vision and Mission, we aim to:

 

  1. Strengthen the Christian Family and Community through Christian Formation programs and inter-disciplinary approaches to learning towards holistic education and formation;
  2. Provide quality, relevant education that is Catholic, pro-people and transformational (dialogue of faith; life);
  3. Deepen the competency-building and commitment among school personnel for efficient and effective service;
  4. Participate in building the Church of the Poor;
  5. Support for the Filipino people’s struggle for total human development and social transformation;
  6. Participate in the promotion and care for the integrity of creation.

The Seal Mount Carmel College

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The seal represents the Marian and Elijahn traditions of Mount Carmel College, a Catholic mission-school of higher learning.

The Latin phrase in a sash encircling the shield “Zelo Zelatus Sum Pro Domino Deo Exercituum” (I am zealous for the Lord, the God of the multitudes) is the motto of Mount Carmel College.  It is the very word of the Prophet Elijah which can be found in the First Book of Kings 19:14/

The brown mountain in the center represents Mount Carmel, a mountain range located in Palestine, the place of origin of the first hermits who settled in Mount Carmel, in the late 12thcentury and became the mendicant Carmelites in Europe.

The white Star of David in the center of Mount Carmel represents the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Lady of Sister of the Carmelites.  The two brown Stars of David represent the greatest prophet of the Od Testament, Elijah, and his successor Elisha; two important figures in the religious Carmelite Order, who owns and administers the school.

The color of Mount Carmel College is Carmel Brown.  Carmel Brown symbolizes humility in the service of the “minores” in Negros Island.  The yellow color stands for purity, justice and joy.

Mount Carmel College History

Mount Carmel College (MCC) is situated in the Municipality of Escalante in the province of Negros Occidental, ninety six (96) kilometers away from Bacolod City, the provincial capital.  It was founded by the Carmelite Friars (O.Carm.) from the Netherlands on February 21, 1961 and fully recognized by the government on June 21, 1967.  The school started as high school on May 22, 1961 and in 1963 became a college with the opening of tertiary and elementary departments.  The collegiate courses offering with government recognition from the Department of Education were Bachelor of Arts (GR No. 197, s. 1967), Bachelor of Science in Education (GR No. 198, s. 1967) Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (GR No. 199 s. 1967), Bachelor of Science in Commerce (GR No. 200, s. 1967), Secretarial course(GR No. 201, s. 1967).

MCC is situated in a four (4) hectares land area with strategically located buildings, multi-purpose gymnasium and spacious sports complex which are good and conducive to learning.  It has well maintained, complete, updated and modernized facilities (e.g. Library and Instructional Media Center, standardized classrooms and laboratories, e.g. science, computer, speech, audio-visual, typing, technology and home economics, technical and machine shop) and programs (Christian Formation, Guidance, Health and Sports, Research and Evaluation, Community Extension, Information Technology and Communications Networking, Socio-Cultural) administered by competent and qualified personnel and faculty members.

The first director was Re. Fr. Benetius Egberink, O.Carm. in 1961 and who served until 1966.  He was succeeded by Rev. Fr. Edgar Koning, O.Carm. (1967-1970); Rev. Fr. Crispin Offermans, O.Carm. (1970-1972).  In 1972, Mr. Loreto A. Bering became the first Layman-Director and led the school until 1994.  In 1995, Rev. Fr. Eduardo Albiño, O.Carm. became the first Filipino Carmelite to become MCC’s School Director.  He was succeeded by Rev. Fr. Modesto Malandac, O.Carm. (1996-1998); Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O.Carm. (1998-2003); Rev. Fr. Reynold H. Caigoy, O.Carm. (2003-2006); Rev. Fr. Perfeto Ll. Adeva, O.Carm. (2006-2008); Rev. Fr. Eduardo C. Albiño, O.Carm. (2008-2011). In 2011 up to the present Rev. Fr. Clyde C. Salitrero, O.Carm. is the School President.

From 1993 to 1995, the following Vocational-Technical(VocTech) courses were opened: One Year Proficiency in Practical Electricity, Proficiency in Electronics and Computer (GR No. V-007, s. 1993), Associate in Accounting Science (GR No. 22, s. 1994), Associate in Computer Data Processing(GR No. C-R 009, s. 1995).  These courses were offered as per advised and recommendation by TESDA and CHED as a sure ticket for employment.  Also, TESDA granted permits to One-Year Certificate in Data Encoding (WTR No. VI-0163, s. 2002), Associate in Computer Science (WTR No. VI-0162, s. 2002) and Associate in Office Administration (WTR No. VI-0161, s. 2002) in the year 2002.

In April 1999, the Basic Education Program (High School and Grade School) was closed due to the drastic decline of enrolment and union demands for higher pay; only its College and Pre-School programs were retained.  School Year 2001-2002 marks another challenge for Mount Carmel College, after strong clamor and request, assurance and support from the concerned parents, the High School Department was re-opened and the Elementary Department was opened in 2002-2003.

In the recent years, the following baccalaureate and non-degree courses were offered with government recognition given by the commission on Higher Education (CHED): Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (GR No. 002, s. 2007) Bachelor of Science in Information Management (GR No. 003, s. 2007); Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology ladderized programs in coordination with the Technical Education & Skills Development Authority(TESDA): 1st Year- Personal Computer Operatons NC II (TVET Program Registration No. 0706062074), 2nd Year – Computer Hardware Servicing NC II (TVET program Registration No. 0706062075), 3rd Year – Programming NC IV (TVET Program Registration No. 0706064076), and 4th Year-Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.  Effective School Year 2008-2009 the TESDA National Office mandated the delisting of Personal Computer Operations (PCO) NC II as a separate qualification, instead, specific units of competency (word processing, spreadsheets, power point presentation and internet) will be embedded as common competencies in relevant qualifications or to the 4 year degree course in Bachelor of Science in Computer Science under the Commission on Higher Education(CHED).

With gratitude and commitment, Mount Carmel College celebrated its Golden Foundation Anniversary on Febraury 19 -21, 2011 with the theme “Commitment to Evangelization through Education.”  The Golden Celebration is another milestone for MCC and a challenge of continuing its vision, dedication and commitment to Christian Education in the service of the Youth in Negros.  To enhance the basic education curriculum of Mount Carmel College, the K+12 Curriculum set by the DepEd is implemendted starting school year 2013-2013.

From 1994 to 2006, the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of the Holy Mother God (SFIC) from Manila co-administered the school and from 2008 to date, the Carmelite Sisters of Our Lady(Carm.O.L.) from Dumaguete become our new mission partners.

MCC is a member of the Carmelite Schools System in the Philippines (CSSP) and the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines(CEAP).  MCC is a Carmelite-mission school owned and administered by the Order of Carmelites, and 800-year old religious order in the Catholic Church.