THE Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology (KCAST), a locally-run college institution has, finally been granted with government recognition by the Commission on Higher Education on the different programs/courses it offers after meeting the necessary requirements set forth by the commission in establishing a local college.
CHED Regional Director Edward A. Aquino, bared that KCAST is the first local college in Region 11 that has been granted with such recognition.
CAST initially started its operation in 2005 under the Bukidnon State University consortium program thru Municipal Ordinance No. 423 which mandates its creation as authored by councilor Helario T. Caminero, Committee Chair on Education Committee. As KCAST is located in Region 11, Aquino advised to have the college operated independently as a local college starting SY 2010-2011.
The completion of the 1st phase P20-Million two-storey classroom building is a great contributing factor in meeting the recognition requirements.
Out of the school income, the LGU was able to establish a 50-person capacity, fully furnished and airconditioned speech laboratory and audio visual room, a spacious library equipped with recently published books and reading materials and a computer laboratory with 40 units internet-connected computers.
Science laboratories and equipment were also provided as part of the compliance process. To date KCAST has already a population of 860 students with four recognized programs which include Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English, Bachelor of Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Financial Management and a Permit to Operate for the Bachelor in Agricultural Technology. [PIA]
