Our History

Discover the rich history and milestones of the Marinduque State University – College of Education (BEED Department).

  • 1980-1981

    Towards the end of the school year, the college administrators applied for the permit to offer full degree courses leading to BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, along with other courses such as AB, BSE, and COMMERCE. However, Director Saturnino Magturo of DECS Region 4 did not approve the idea, citing the moratorium declared by the central office on further issuance of permits for courses. The application papers were returned without appropriate action.

  • September 30, 1983

    Mr. Saturnino B. Rogelio resigned as College Administrator and was succeeded by Dr. Aracelie A. Peñaflor. During this time, Mayor Francisco M. Lecaroz assumed the chairmanship of the Board.

  • 1987

    Dr. Nilo L. Rosas of Torrijos assumed the Directorship of the Bureau of Higher Education. He played a key role in the issuance of the DECS permit to offer the senior curriculum leading to BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION and other courses.

  • 1988

    Engr. Percival P. Morales replaced the outgoing Mayor Francisco M. Lecaroz and assumed the chairmanship of the Marinduque Community College Board of Trustees. That same year, Dr. Nilo L. Rosas supported the college's plan to offer full degree courses in BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION and COMMERCE, which Marinduque Community College (MCC) had been offering.

  • November 12, 1991

    The permanent permit recognition was granted, marking the official birth of the School of Education. The school continued to produce graduates until its final absorption as a branch of Marinduque State College (MSC) in March 1993.

  • 2004-2005

    Meldina R. Regio presented a proposal to revise the BEEd curriculum, which had been in use for the past 15 years. The proposal was approved by the academic council and forwarded to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). That same year, CHED organized and formulated a new curriculum for the Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education, incorporating hands-on experiences and updated professional subjects. This curriculum was adopted by Marinduque State College.

  • 2010

    The College of Education was renamed the School of Elementary Teacher Education (SETEd).