College History
Establishment as CVHS
The Apayao State College was formerly known as the Conner Vocational High School (CVHS), established through Republic Act No. 4928 sponsored by Congressman Juan M. Duyan. Enacted on June 17, 1967 with an initial appropriation of ₱150,000.
Humble Beginnings
Opened on July 1, 1971 with 5 faculty members, 4 staff, and 24 male students, temporarily housed at the defunct Municipal Building in Brgy Ripang, Conner.
Relocation and Renaming
Transferred to Brgy Malama in 1974 on a 4.8-hectare donated land. First building inaugurated in 1975. Renamed to Kalinga-Apayao School of Arts and Trade (KASAT) in 1978.
Conversion to AIST
Converted to Apayao Institute of Science and Technology (AIST) through RA 7853 on December 24, 1994.
Birth of ASC
Converted into a state college through RA 8563 on February 26, 1998, becoming Apayao State College (ASC) under the leadership of Dr. Lorenzo J. Tadios.
Continuing Legacy
Now under the leadership of its fifth President, Dr. John N. Cabansag (installed June 23, 2022), ASC continues to provide quality education in Apayao.
Mission, Vision & Goals
Our Mission
Apayao State College is committed to nurturing and developing nation builders in critical fields towards producing graduates equipped with internationally competitive innovations who can transform society for sustainable development.
Our Vision
An innovation-driven higher education institution pursuing excellence in instruction, pioneering research, community empowerment, entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, and biodiversity protection and conservation.
Our Goals
Apayao State College shall provide a supportive environment for nurturing and developing innovative nation builders for social transformation ensuring the attainment of sustainable development goals of the country and beyond. To achieve this, the following essential elements must be ensured:
A relevant curriculum responsive to challenges and needs in local and international contexts;
Skilled faculty members in their respective specializations for the conduct of pioneering research, innovation-driven instruction, biodiversity conservation and protection, and doing collaborative work with local and international partners;
A policy environment supportive of innovation and excellence;
A strong participation in research as a venue for innovations;
Modern facilities for instruction, research, extension programs, and production
Our Objectives
1. Provide academic excellence through quality and relevant education that will enhance the individual's productivity and global competitiveness.
2. Promote the culture of research and development through knowledge generation and technology improvement.
3. Build people and develop communities through responsive and sustainable extension services.
4. Create a highly professional working environment that will attract and motivate the growth of competent and effective administrators, faculty and staff.
5. Develop effective and efficient management systems.
Quality Policy
The Apayao State College (ASC) as an institution of higher learning is totally committed to satisfying excellent education for its stakeholders, empowering human resources, and generating innovation driven-technologies anchored on sustainable development goals and client satisfaction.
Development Goals
Apayao State College shall provide a supportive environment for nurturing and developing innovative nation builders for social transformation ensuring the attainment of sustainable development goals of the country and beyond.
Guiding Principles
- Transparency & Accountability
- Synergy of Efforts
- Nationalism & Patriotism
- Innovativeness
- Academic Excellence
Core Values
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Environmentalism
- Diversity
- Service Collaboration
- Culture-Sensitive
- Integrity
ASC Hymn
Written and composed by Dr. Orlando Batugal Sr.
Chorus:
On March here we are all ASC-ians
One heart, one soul, one mind
With joy we bravely all stride, ASC is our pride.
The future smiles on us, that's why we study hard.
This is our school song for the truth, the just, the right.
Today we all stand, On ASC verdant land.
Its beautiful hills and valleys
Wonderful people, rivers, and trees.
Onward we all march, thru faith and hope alive
Bring forth happy people, undivided peaceful tribe
Forward we all strive, our visions great and bright
Nourish body and mind aspirations great divine.