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.

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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.
    • STIWNU Educational Organization Policy

      Having embraced an outcomes-based approach as its paradigm for teaching and learning, STI West Negros University seeks to provide students with holistic development through student-centered active learning and technology-enhanced education.
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STIWNU EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION POLICY

Having embraced an outcomes-based approach as its paradigm for teaching and learning, STI West Negros University seeks to provide students with holistic development through student-centered active learning and technology-enhanced education.

The institution's commitment to continual improvement and stakeholder engagement enables it to stay attuned to the changing needs of its students and stakeholders, thereby ensuring that its graduates are well-equipped to make meaningful contributions to society.

To achieve holistic development and life-long learning, STIWNU places a strong emphasis on student-centered active learning. This approach ensures that students are actively engaged in the learning process, and are encouraged to participate in discussions, group activities, and project-based assignments. By doing so, STIWNU helps students develop their 5Cs—Critical Thinking, Communication, Change Adept, Character, and having the value of being Christ-Centered.

Technology-enhanced education is also integrated into the curriculum, which allows students to access a wide range of online resources, tools, and platforms to enhance their learning experience. Through this approach, students are exposed to the latest technology trends and are prepared to thrive in a world where technology plays a critical role in all aspects of life.

STI West Negros University also recognizes the role of stakeholders in attaining its objectives. The involvement and feedback of the University's numerous stakeholders, including students, faculty members, employees, alumni, industry partners, and the larger community, are valued.

STIWNU acknowledges that its stakeholders are crucial to its students' success. The institution works extensively with business partners to give students with internships, on-the-job training, and other industry-relevant experiences. This relationship ensures that STIWNU graduates have the skills and knowledge required to thrive in their chosen careers.

The University has regulations and standards in place that control the development, use, and dissemination of intellectual property. These regulations ensure that persons who produce intellectual property for or on behalf of the University retain ownership of their work while simultaneously respecting the University's rights and interests in the production.

STI West Negros University has built a reputation for providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in both their academic and professional lives. By prioritizing its stakeholders and forming strong partnerships with industry, the University is able to offer learning opportunities that help students grow and reach their full potential. STIWNU's commitment to a student-centered, active, and technology-enhanced learning environment ensures that students are prepared to succeed in a continuously changing and technology-driven world.

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.