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  • WHO WE ARE

    STI West Negros University is a private university located in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The university is a second level-accredited school by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities - Commission On Accreditation (PACU-COA) and awards degrees in associate, bachelor, master, and doctorate levels. STI West Negros University has an enrollment of about 10,000 students per semester and produces 1,500 graduates every school year.

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  • OUR HISTORY

    1948 -

    STI West Negros University known then as West Negros College was founded on Valentine’s day by three Baptist women leaders, Luciana Aritao, Teresa Padilla, and Rosario Remetio, when the city was still fresh from the devastation of the Second World War.

    1951 -

    The school was re-established as a non-sectarian school on its present location along Burgos Street, utilizing a three-storey wooden building that housed different classrooms and administrative offices.

    1968 -

    To enrich the college life of students, a gymnasium was constructed for the school’s extra-curricular and sports activities. It also hosted convocations, cultural presentations and graduation activities.

  • 1980 -

    Responding to the changing times with the advent of computers, the college put up its own Computer Center and expanded its curricular offerings by opening computer courses and short-term or technical programs

    2008 -

    During a meeting of the Commissioners en banc, the Commission on Higher Education has found West Negros College in full compliance of CHED requirements, and granted University status thus called, West Negros University.

    2013 -

    STI Education Systems Holdings Inc. acquired the 65 year old West Negros University. The school then envisions herself as a Higher Educational Institution that provides equal learning opportunities for all.

  • Vision and Mission

    • UNIVERSITY VISION

      A leading University in the Negros Island in 2025 driven by passion for academic excellence through innovation.

      UNIVERSITY MISSION

      We are committed to produce excellent quality graduates who are able to meet and uphold the standards of the industry in pursuit of better Filipino family and nation.

UNIVERSITY GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Every student that passes through the portals of STI West Negros University has learned that life is best lived when maximized by the following graduate attributes or the 5Cs:

  • A Critical-Thinker

    I discern through open-minded analysis and challenge one’s belief to further improve creative ideas.

  • An Effective
    Communicator

    I communicate to understand and to be understood. I recognize the emotions behind the information read or heard and express my own emotion when giving information, may it be verbal or written.

  • A Change-Adept
    able person

    I utilize my ability to adapt and manage when a need for transformation or transition arises, to utilize my capabilities to its full extent, and build the capacity of the community where I belong.

  • A person of Character

    My response, regardless of circumstances is consistently virtuous.

  • A Christ-Centered

    I start and end my day with God. I accept that everything is anchored in Jesus Christ and my labor is an offering for His glory.

  •  Just like you, being the pioneer batch of Senior High, STI is also one of the pioneer or first school to implement Senior High School as early as school year 2014 in the whole Philippines! In fact, STI has more than 1,500 pilot senior high students. Also, STI West Negos University is the 1st Senior High School in Bacolod recognized by the Department of Education. Let’s quickly get to know the STI Senior High School.

  • The STI Senior High School provides each and every student 5 key benefits, let’s go through them one by one.

  • Become competent with quality lessons
    lesson plans, examples, & exercises are centrally-developed by experts together with various partner-companies at the STI Academic Research Center (ARC).

  • Learn only from certified teachers
    STI teachers go through an intensive training and evaluation program before they can teach any subject. in any STI campus nationwide.

  • Use industry-grade equipment and simulation facilities
    School laboratories and tools are similar to what companies use in their businesses. All classrooms are air-conditioned for a conducive learning environment.

  • Gain real-world learning beyond the classroom
    Access past or advance lessons anytime, anywhere using your smartphone, tablets, or computers. Be immersed in one of hundreds of STI partner companies for your practicum.

  • Be equipped with 21st century skills
    Companies today are in need of employees that possess key traits. STI Senior High School equips students with STI’s 5Cs –Communication, Critical Thinking, Change-adept, Christ-Centered, and Character.

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About Us

  • WHO WE ARE

    STI West Negros University is a private university located in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The university is a second level-accredited school by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities - Commission On Accreditation (PACU-COA) and awards degrees in associate, bachelor, master, and doctorate levels. STI West Negros University has an enrollment of about 10,000 students per semester and produces 1,500 graduates every school year.

  • OUR HISTORY

    1948 -

    STI West Negros University known then as West Negros College was founded on Valentine’s day by three Baptist women leaders, Luciana Aritao, Teresa Padilla, and Rosario Remetio, when the city was still fresh from the devastation of the Second World War.

    1951 -

    The school was re-established as a non-sectarian school on its present location along Burgos Street, utilizing a three-storey wooden building that housed different classrooms and administrative offices.

    1968 -

    To enrich the college life of students, a gymnasium was constructed for the school’s extra-curricular and sports activities. It also hosted convocations, cultural presentations and graduation activities.

  • 1980 -

    Responding to the changing times with the advent of computers, the college put up its own Computer Center and expanded its curricular offerings by opening computer courses and short-term or technical programs

    2008 -

    During a meeting of the Commissioners en banc, the Commission on Higher Education has found West Negros College in full compliance of CHED requirements, and granted University status thus called, West Negros University.

    2013 -

    STI Education Systems Holdings Inc. acquired the 65 year old West Negros University. The school then envisions herself as a Higher Educational Institution that provides equal learning opportunities for all.

Vision and Mission

  • UNIVERSITY VISION

    A leading University in the Negros Island in 2025 driven by passion for academic excellence through innovation.

    UNIVERSITY MISSION

    We are committed to produce excellent quality graduates who are able to meet and uphold the standards of the industry in pursuit of better Filipino family and nation.

UNIVERSITY GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Every student that passes through the portals of STI West Negros University has learned that life is best lived when maximized by the following graduate attributes or the 5Cs:

  • A Critical-Thinker

    I discern through open-minded analysis and challenge one’s belief to further improve creative ideas.

  • An Effective
    Communicator

    I communicate to understand and to be understood. I recognize the emotions behind the information read or heard and express my own emotion when giving information, may it be verbal or written.

  • A Change-Adept
    able person

    I utilize my ability to adapt and manage when a need for transformation or transition arises, to utilize my capabilities to its full extent, and build the capacity of the community where I belong.

  • A person of Character

    My response, regardless of circumstances is consistently virtuous.

  • A Christ-Centered

    I start and end my day with God. I accept that everything is anchored in Jesus Christ and my labor is an offering for His glory.

  •  Just like you, being the pioneer batch of Senior High, STI is also one of the pioneer or first school to implement Senior High School as early as school year 2014 in the whole Philippines! In fact, STI has more than 1,500 pilot senior high students. Also, STI West Negos University is the 1st Senior High School in Bacolod recognized by the Department of Education. Let’s quickly get to know the STI Senior High School.

  • The STI Senior High School provides each and every student 5 key benefits, let’s go through them one by one.

  • Become competent with quality lessons
    lesson plans, examples, & exercises are centrally-developed by experts together with various partner-companies at the STI Academic Research Center (ARC).

  • Learn only from certified teachers
    STI teachers go through an intensive training and evaluation program before they can teach any subject. in any STI campus nationwide.

  • Use industry-grade equipment and simulation facilities
    School laboratories and tools are similar to what companies use in their businesses. All classrooms are air-conditioned for a conducive learning environment.

  • Gain real-world learning beyond the classroom
    Access past or advance lessons anytime, anywhere using your smartphone, tablets, or computers. Be immersed in one of hundreds of STI partner companies for your practicum.

  • Be equipped with 21st century skills
    Companies today are in need of employees that possess key traits. STI Senior High School equips students with STI’s 5Cs –Communication, Critical Thinking, Change-adept,Christ-Centered and Character.