CAH welcomes New Faculty

The College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) welcomes ten (10) new faculty members in addition to the English, Filipino, and Arts and Communication Departments on August 22, 2022.

The College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) welcomes ten (10) new faculty members in addition to the English, Filipino, and Arts and Communication Departments on August 22, 2022.

The ten (10) newly hired instructors namely; Mr. Richard Giye, Mrs. Gwyneth Sildon, Ms. May Castillo, Mr. Joshua Payangdo, Mr. James Aquino, Mrs. Deborah Taquio-Aquino, Mr. Revin Xavier Ignacio, Mrs. Jennilyn Lumang-ay, Ms. Lory Rose Supsupin, and Mr. Daniel Payangdo who will aid the previous faculty of CAH. Due to the increased number of enrolled students, and newly opened programs for the first semester of the 2022-2023 academic year.

Mrs. Mildred Takinan, College Secretary, said that there are more enrolled students due to added new programs of the university, specifically Criminology, Electrical, and Civil Engineering programs.

Moreover, BSU-Nursing expanded and catered to more nursing students this semester. With the increase of students more instructors are needed. CAH is a service college that offers general education courses to the university. Mrs. Takinan also explained that previous CAH faculty were promoted and designated to different offices.

On the other hand, Dr. Mryna Sison-Kuiper, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, welcomed and congratulated the new addition to the CAH family during their brief orientation. She also reaffirmed her expectations and her wish to let them enjoy their time at the college.

The new instructors will join three (3) departments. Joining the English Department will be Mr. Richard Giye, Mrs. Gwyneth Sildon, and Ms. May Castillo while Mr. Joshua Payangdo will join the Department of

Filipino. Furthermore, adding to the Department of Arts and Communication includes Mr. James Aquino, Mrs. Deborah TaquioAquino, Mr. Revin Xavier Ignacio, Mrs. Jennilyn Lumang-ay, Ms. Lory Rose Supsupin, and Mr. Daniel Payangdo.

The presence of the new faculty would significantly help with the college’s workload and responsibilities. They also vowed to work hard during college initiatives and engagements and extend whatever help they could give.

It is without a doubt that through these actions, CAH continues to think of its students and give a better quality of education for all.

By Candice Grale K. Belgica

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