STI College
 STI College | |
Former names | Systems Technology Institute (1983–2006) |
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| Type | Private, for-profit studies, nonsectarian, coeducational (PSE: STI) |
| Established | August 21, 1983 |
| Founder | Augusto C. Lagman Herman T. Gamboa Benjamin A. Santos Edgar H. Sarte |
Parent institution | STI Education Services Group, Inc. STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. |
| Chairman | Vanessa L. Tanco |
| President | Monico V. Jacob (also Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer)[1] |
| Director | Monico V. Jacob |
| Executive Chairman Emeritus | Eusebio H. Tanco[2] |
| Students | 117,000 nationwide |
| Undergraduates | 13,200 a year |
| Location | STI Academic Center, Ortigas Avenue Extension, Cainta, Rizal, Philippines |
| Campus | Multiple campuses nationwide (67 campuses as of 2021) |
| Colors | Yellow, blue & white |
| Nickname | STIers, STI Olympians |
| Mascot | Globe |
| Website | www |
STI College is one of the largest network university/colleges and senior high schools with more than 63 campuses in the Philippines. Wide array of in-demand programs are offered in STI College in the fields of Information Technology, Hospitality & Tourism, Multimedia Arts, Business & Accountancy, Computer Engineering, and Criminology.
STI uses a semestral calendar typical to the semester collegiate education program mostly used by Philippine universities.
Ownership
[edit]STI College is wholly owned by the STI Education Services Group, Inc. (STI ESG), a subsidiary of the STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. of Dr. Eusebio H. Tanco, PhD.
The STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. is the holding company within the Tanco Group that drives investment in its education business. STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. has 5 subsidiaries, namely: STI Education Services Group, Inc. (“STI ESG”), STI West Negros University, Inc. (“STI WNU”), Information and Communications Technology Academy, Inc. (“iACADEMY”), Attenborough Holdings Corporation (“AHC”) and Neschester Corporation (“Neschester”).
Eusebio Tanco also serves as the majority and principal owner of Maestro Holdings, Inc., formerly known as STI Investments, Inc., another company part of the Tanco Group.[3]
STI College's Eusebio H. Tanco announced per a Philippine Stock Exchange disclosure, that its Board ratified the execution of a Term sheet with Philippine School of Business Administration (Manila & Quezon City) covering the takeover by STI of the operations of PSBA.[4]
History
[edit]STI College was a former computer center organized in 1983, when entrepreneurs Augusto C. Lagman, Herman T. Gamboa, Benjamin A. Santos and Edgar H. Sarte set up the Systems Technology Institute to train people in programming and IT. At first there were two schools, and then it grew to more than 70. The school was then purchased by Eusebio H. Tanco.
In 2006, the acronym of STI no longer stands as Systems Technology Institute as it offers not just only Technology and Science courses, but also Health, Arts, Management, Businesses, Hospitality, and Culinary, albeit up to the present time though, IT and CS courses are still the largest population in the institution. The initials STI therefore has been orphaned and becomes a pseudo-acronym.
In 2002, STI obtained a majority share in De los Santos College to create the De Los Santos – STI College of Health Professions. In 2006, STI also acquired a stake in the De Los Santos Medical Center, and was renamed to De Los Santos – STI Medical Center. The De Los Santos – STI College was later closed down and the De Los Santos – STI Medical Center reverted to their old name De Los Santos Medical Center when it was taken over by the Metro Pacific Hospital Holdings, Inc.[5]
In October 2013, STI Health Professionals, Inc., a subsidiary of STI ESG and operator of De Los Santos – STI College, purchased Makati Medical Center College from Medical Doctors, Inc. through its sister school PWU. PWU was in a joint venture arrangement with STI at the time. That arrangement has since ended and PWU has sold Makati Medical Center College (now Medici Di Makati College). In 2019, the STI Education Services Group acquired maritime school STI NAMEI.
Other branches and campuses
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Some of STI's campuses nationwide uses various STI trade names. Student population mainly determine the longevity of the campuses. STI Education Systems Holdings also owns and operates one non-STI branded college and manages one acquired university.
Other higher education institutions owned by STI
- iAcademy
- STI West Negros University (STI WNU)
- STI NAMEI
Controversies at STI College
[edit]Drunk Student Incident (2023)
[edit]In 2023, a student from STI College, known by the nickname "Tiger" entered the campus while drunk. "Tiger" interrupted a class and was disrespectful to the teacher and students. This incident was recorded on video and quickly spread on social media, catching the public’s attention. STI College released a statement saying they were looking into the matter and would take the right action. However, they did not share what happened to "Tiger." This incident led to concerns about how the school handles proper student discipline.
Grading System Change (2024)
[edit]In Mid 2024, STI College introduced a new grading policy called the Zero-Based Grading System. With this system, students start from zero and earn points based on their performance in exams, projects, and activities. The school made this change without asking for feedback from students or parents, which caused a lot of complaints. Students felt that the new system was too strict and added a lot of pressure, as even small mistakes could hurt their grades. On top of that, the weight of exams was increased from 25% to 50% of the total grade, which made it harder for students to keep their grades up, Because these changes were made without involving and considering the welfare of the students and their families, many students were unhappy and frustrated.
Exam System Issues (2024)
[edit]At the same time, STI College faced further criticism from the students after introducing a new Examination System. In this system, students were required to carefully shade their answers on exam forms, which many found time-consuming. Students complained that this process left them with less time to complete the actual questions. Additionally, the accuracy of grading these forms was called into question, leading some issues for both teachers and students especially the accuracy of checking and grading of this new examinations form.
Also, some students reported that certain exam questions were not covered in class or were not in the handouts, which were outdated. Some of the handouts used material from 2015-2017, causing confusion and leading to exam failures. Another problem was the more stricter rules about bringing the Registration and Assessment Form (RAF) and Exam Permit to exams. Students who forgot or lost these documents were not allowed to take their exams, even if they had a valid reason. This caused more students to miss their exams, leading to more frustration.
Students and Parents Response
[edit]The changes to the grading system, the exam process, and the strict rules about exam permits caused many students and parents to be unhappy. Parents felt that the changes were made without asking for input, and students thought the rules were too harsh and unfair. Some people believed that the school made these changes because too many students were graduating with honors, which was probably affecting the overall school's profit. By making the rules stricter, they thought STI College was trying to lower the number of top students.
These management changes may also caused a drop in student enrollment the next semester, with many students considering transferring to other schools that had better student policies and practices.
See also
[edit]- List of universities and colleges in the Philippines
- Academia Education Systems Holdings, Inc. (stylized as academia) registered on the Philippine Stock Exchange
Other higher education institutions in the Philippines of similar type:
References
[edit]- ^ "Company Overview of STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. – Executive Profile: Monico V. Jacob". Bloomberg News.
- ^ "Company Overview of Asian Terminals Inc. – Executive Profile: Eusebio H. Tanco Ph.D." Bloomberg News.
- ^ "Company Overview of STI Investments Inc". Bloomberg News.
- ^ Mercurio, Richmong (February 29, 2024). "STI to acquire business school PSBA". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "STI, De los Santos hospital merge". Archived from the original on November 9, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
External links
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Media related to STI College at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
