Santa Teresa College
| Kolehiyo de Santa Teresa | |
 | |
| Motto | Solo Dios Basta |
|---|---|
Motto in English | "God alone Suffices" |
| Type | Private Sectarian |
| Established | 1940 |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| President | Rev. Fr. Ricardo Panganiban |
| Principal | Mrs. Violeta Ramos |
| Dean | Dr. Randy Baja |
| Location |
Bauan, Batangas, Philippines 13°45′10.52″N 121°03′30.46″E / 13.7529222°N 121.0584611°ECoordinates: 13°45′10.52″N 121°03′30.46″E / 13.7529222°N 121.0584611°E |
| Hymn | Teresian Hymn |
| Colors | Green & Yellow |
| Athletics | STC Crusaders |
| Nickname | Teresians |
| Affiliations | Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities |
| Website |
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Sta. Teresa College (formerly St. Theresa's Academy and Colegio de Santa Teresa de Jesus) is a Catholic education institution founded in 1920 and established by the Franciscan Sisters in 1940. Its main campus is located at Kapitan Ponso Street, Bauan, Batangas, Philippines. To date, STC is a growing community of young leaders and achievers-and it is one of the top performing major schools in the province and also the oldest Catholic Schools within the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Lipa.
History
In the 1970s, the school, then named St. Theresa's Academy (STA), started to emerge in the limelight in the field of education, with the guidance of Msgr. Alberto Boongaling. His work was continued by Rev. Fr. Conrado G. Castillo, who served as the director in the year 1984–1994 and as the first college president from 1994–2004. After his term, Rev. Fr. Carlo Magno C. Ilagan took over his presidency, and during the year 2004–2015, he instigated numerous reforms and school development programs that included the opening of an affordable yet quality tertiary school, building of classrooms and offices among others. With the guiding light of the new president, Rev. Fr. Ricardo Panganiban, the school switched to a mode of festivity to reveal the 75th year of Sta.Teresa College as an institution harnessing the potentials of each member, connecting to its every partner and reminiscing the many good memories the school has kept which it is used in further shaping the institution to what is has become today.
Vision and Mission Statement
- Vision
Sta. Teresa College is a Christ-centered learning community that evangelizes the whole person to become leaders of the society.
- Mission
STC develops competent and upright individuals in the service of the Catholic Church.
Facilities
- Grade School Department
The Grade School Department is a two floor building. Each classrooms are provided with a built in projector that enriches the education with technology of the school and also, all classrooms has an air condition system.
- High School Department
The High School Department is composed of four buildings. Each classroom has its own visual projector, television set for Grade 7 and heterogeneous sections and an air condition system.
- Canteen
The Main School Canteen serves the Grade School, High School, and College Departments. The Preparatory Department has its own cafeteria.
- STC Gymnasium
STC has 2 Gymnasium, dedicated to San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod. The two gymnasium primarily used for Provincial, City, or School Competitions for Sports and Entertainment. Different Programs are also held here like Intramurals, Family Day, etc. Cherished moments among graduating classes like the High School graduating students' Parents' Night are also annual happening in the gymnasiums. Commencement Exercises are also being held here.
- Function Hall
STC has 3 function hall. One is dedicated to the students of the school, that is located at the 4th floor of the college building. Second hall is located beside the school chapel and the third hall is located near the Gate 3 of the Grade School Department.
Publications
The college's publication is The Leaf and has three editions. These are Kiddie, Campus and College Editions.
Officials
In 2015 there was a significant change in the set of officials of the school's administration. Due to overall re-shuffling of priests in Batangas, Fr. Carlo Ilagan left his position as the school's president for his new assignment as the parish priest of Invencion de la Sta. Cruz Parish in Alitagtag, Batangas. Apparently, Fr. Ricardo Panganiban was appointed as the USAL and STC's new president. Dr. Randy M. Baja was appointed as the College Dean and Vice President for Academics, while Fr. Miguel Samaniego was named as Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services. USAL schools are required to have only one principal and one Chief Operationg Officer (COO). For Sta. Teresa College, Mr. Aurelio Manalo Jr. was appointed as COO and Mrs. Violeta Ramos was appointed as the principal of the school, respectively.