History

The Guinobatan Rural High School was established in 1912 and held its first classes on June 3, 1912 . It was renamed as Guinobatan Rural High School in 1927; Roxas Memorial Agricultural School in 1950; Bicol University College of Agriculture (BUCA) in 1969 through RA 5521 and now known as Bicol University College of Agriculture and Forestry (BUCAF) because of the offering of Bachelor of Science in Forestry which started in 1991.

Vision

A world class University producing leaders and change agents for social transformation and development.

Mission

To give professional and technical training and provide advanced and specialized instruction in literature, philosophy, the sciences and arts, besides providing for the promotion of technological researches.

BU Quality Policy

Bicol University commits to continually strive for excellence in instruction, research and extension by meeting the highest level of clientele satisfaction and adhering to quality standards.

Institutional Learning Outcomes:

Every graduate of Bicol University must:

Demonstrate critical thinking and integrative skills to solve problems and to support lifelong learning;

Communicate effectively and appropriately orally and in writing for various purposes with the responsible use of ITC tools;

Collaborate with diverse people ethically and with mastery of knowledge and skills in given discipline; and

Create knowledge and innovation to promote inclusive development as well as globalization. 

Goals of BU College of Agriculture and Forestry

Produce employable graduates of relevant and responsive curricular programs in agriculture, forestry, environment and other agriculture-related programs;

Generate and transfer scientific knowledge and technologies that are responsive to poverty alleviation, food security, economic productivity and sustainable development of resource-limited communities;

Generate and expand the productive resource capacity and entrepreneurial capability of the college;

Provide efficient and effective organizational support service delivery system and management;

Provide adequate physical facilities and utilities that are supportive of the mandated institutional functions of instruction, research, extension and production.

Facilities

BUCAF has a human resource pool totalling to 62 teaching and 35 non-teaching personnel with varying fields of specialization in support to the academic and academic-related functions and programs of the college. The human resource capability is being continuously upgraded through a system of recruitment and staff development in both the degree and short term training programs undertaken here and abroad.

Through the years the college was able to source out and build on its physical resources to ensure the delivery of services to its clientele and the community.

BUCAF's land area totals to 127.33 hectares: 47.11 ha for the main campus and 80.22 ha for the Mauraro campus. Mt. Masaraga also provides a facility especially for the forestry students and other related activities of the college.Classrooms, offices, laboratories, workshops, instructional, recreational and housing facilities are continuously being built or improved to meet the operational requirements for instruction, research and extension. The production ventures are also being expanded to increase income generation that could reinforce the regular budget of the college.

Basic Statistics of the College

MS in Agriculture

• Major in Animal Science
• Major in Agronomy
• Major in Agricultural Extension

Master in Rural Development

Master of Science in Biodiversity and Environmental Management

MS in Forestry

  Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Forestry program are professionals who:

1. Articulate and discuss latest developments in the specific field of practice;
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing;
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
4. Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility;
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”;
6. Respond to the changing needs needs of conservation, management and sustainable development;
7. Formulate sustainable and productive animal development plans;
8. Establish and manage plantation forest and woodlots as business enterprise;
9. Conduct comprehensive assessment and accounting of forest ecosystem services and resources and social processes using appropriate ICT and related tools and methods;
10. Assess climate change impact, risk and vulnerabilities on forest ecosystems and resources and to prepare climate change adaptation, mitigation and risk reduction plans;
11. Formulate, package, implement and evaluate forest management related research, development, extension programs and projects;
12. Interpret, asses and formulate forest related policies and laws; and,
13. Utilize IT and other traditional and modern tools, approached, and methods in problem solving, planning, management, and other related activities.

MS in Agribusiness

Graduates of  BS Agribusiness program are professionals who:

1. Articulate and discuss latest developments in the specific field of practice;
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing;
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
4. Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility;
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”;
6. Create, generate and share knowledge as it apply to specific problems in the discipline;
7. Formulate sustainable and productive agricultural development plans;
8. Apply technical, entrepreneurial and  managerial competencies;
9. Provide and apply  appropriate quantitative and qualitative tools for problem solving and decision making;
10. Employ appropriate research and extension methodologies and techniques; and,
11. Demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial traits, values, skills and professional work ethics;

MS in Agricultural Engineering

Graduates of  BS Agricultural Engineering  program are professionals who:

1. Articulate and discuss latest developments in the specific field of practice;
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing;
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
4. Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility;
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”;
6. Create, generate and share knowledge in agricultural engineering.
7. Formulate sustainable and productive agricultural development plans
8. Provide agricultural engineering solutions in the context of socio-economic, environmental, and ethical contributions.
9. Demonstrate techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
10. Exhibit knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles,to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

Diploma in Agricultural Technology

Graduates of Bachelor in Agricultural Technology program are professionals who: 

1. Articulate and discuss latest developments in the specific field of practice;
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing;
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
4. Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility;
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”;
6. Formulate sustainable and productive animal development plans;
7. Apply technologies in crop and animal production and relate activities according to industry standards;
8. Teach agricultural technologies to students and various clients for manpower development in agriculture;
9. Engage in agricultural enterprise; and,
10. Employ relevant technologies in utilizing organic waste to produce economically viable products;
11. Assess climate change impact, risk and vulnerabilities on forest ecosystems and resources and to prepare climate change adaptation, mitigation and risk reduction plans;
12. Formulate, package, implement and evaluate forest management related research,development, extension programs and projects;
13. Interpret, asses and formulate forest related policies and laws; and,
14. Utilize IT and other traditional and modern tools, approached, and methods in problem solving, planning, management, and other related activities.

Bachelor in Agricultural Technology Major in Agricultural Technology Education

Graduates of Bachelor in Agricultural Technology program are professionals who: 

1. Articulate and discuss latest developments in the specific field of practice;
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing;
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
4. Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility;
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”;
6. Formulate sustainable and productive animal development plans;
7. Apply technologies in crop and animal production and relate activities according to industry standards;
8. Teach agricultural technologies to students and various clients for manpower development in agriculture;
9. Engage in agricultural enterprise; and,
10. Employ relevant technologies in utilizing organic waste to produce economically viable products.
11. Assess climate change impact, risk and vulnerabilities on forest ecosystems and resources and to prepare climate change adaptation, mitigation and risk reduction plans;
12. Formulate, package, implement and evaluate forest management related research, development, extension programs and projects;
13. Interpret, asses and formulate forest related policies and laws; and,
14. Utilize IT and other traditional and modern tools, approached, and methods inproblem solving, planning, management, and other related activities

BS Agriculture
Program Learning Outcomes

1. Articulate and discuss latest developments in the specific field of practice;
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing;
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
4. Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility;
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (RA 7722);
6. Create, generate and share knowledge as it apply to specific problems in the discipline;
7. Formulate sustainable and productive animal development plans;
8. Apply scientific method in the conduct of research activities;
9. Demonstrate understanding and apply the concepts of agricultural productivity and sustainability in the context of motivational, regional and global developments;
10. Engage in agricultural production and post-production activities;
11. Promote sound and agricultural technologies to various clients and in the manpower development in agriculture; and
12. Employ relevant tools in information technology in solving agriculture-related problems.

BS Forestry
Program Learning Outcomes

1. Articulate and discuss latest developments in Forestry;
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing;
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary teams;
4. Act in recognition of forestry professional, social and ethical responsibility;
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”;
6. Respond to the changing needs of conservation, management and sustainable development;
7. Formulate sustainable forest land use management plans;
8. Establish and manage plantation forest plantation forest and woodlots as a business enterprise;
9. Conduct comprehensive assessment and accounting of forest ecosystem services and resources and social processes using appropriate ICT and related tools and methods;
10. Assess climate change impacts, risks and vulnerabilities on forest ecosystems and resources and to prepare climate change adaptation, mitigation and risk reduction plans;
11. Formulate, package, implement and evaluate forest management related research, development, extension programs and projects;
12. Interpret, assess and formulate forest related policies and laws; and
13. Utilize IT and other traditional and modern tools, approaches and methods in problem solving, planning, management and other related activities.

BS Agribusiness
Program Learning Outcomes

1. Articulate and discuss latest developments in the specific field of practice;
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing;
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
4. Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility;
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”;
6. Create, generate and share knowledge as it apply to specific problems in the discipline;
7. Formulate sustainable and productive agricultural development plans;
8. Apply technical, entrepreneurial and managerial competencies;
9. Provide and apply appropriate quantitative tools for problem solving and decision making;
10. Employ appropriate research and extension methodologies and techniques; and
11. Demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial traits, values, skills and professional work ethics.

BS Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
Program Learning Outcomes

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex AB engineering problems;
2. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
3. Design an system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints in accordance with standards;
4. Function on multidisciplinary teams;
5. Identify, formulate, and solve complex AB engineering problems;
6. Understand professional and ethical responsibility;
7. Communicate effectively complex AB engineering activities;
8. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
9. Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
10. Know contemporary issues;
11. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;
12. Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments; and
13. Understand at least one specialized field of ABE practice.

Ladderized Bachelor in Agricultural Technology
 Program Learning Outcomes

1. Articulate and discuss latest developments in the specific field of practice;
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing;
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
4. Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility;
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (RA 7722);
6. Create, generate and share knowledge as it apply to specific problems in the discipline;
7. Formulate sustainable and productive animal development plans;
8. Apply technologies in crop and animal production and relate activities according to industry standards;
9. Teach agricultural technologies to students and various clients for manpower development in agriculture;
10. Engage in agricultural enterprise; and
11. Employ relevant technologies in utilizing organic waste to produce economically viable products.

Bachelor in Technical Vocational Teacher's Education
Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the competencies required of the Philippine TVET Trainers-Assessors Qualifications Framework (PTTAQF);
2. Demonstrate broad, meaningful, and coherent knowledge and skills in any of the specific fields in technical and vocational teachers' education;
3. Apply with minimal supervision, specialized knowledge, and skills in any of the fields in technical teacher education;
4. Demonstrate higher level literacy, communication numeracy, critical thinking, learning skills needed for higher learning;
5. Manifest a deep and principled understanding of the learning processes and the role of teacher in facilitating these processes in their students;
6. Show a deep and principled understanding of how educational processes relate to larger historical, social, cultural and political practices;
7. Apply a wide range of teaching process skills (including curriculum development, lesson planning, materials development, educational assessment and teaching approaches; and
8. Reflect on the relationships among the teaching process skills, the learning process in the students, the nature of content/subject matter and other factors affecting educational processes to continually improve their teaching knowledge, skills, and practices.

Bicol University
College of Agriculture and Forestry
Guinobatan, Albay

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E-mail Address: bucaf100@yahoo.com
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