About ASSCAT

Mandates and Functions

As a state-funded higher education institution which aims to contribute in developing competent and high-level human resources, generating knowledge and technologies, and pursuant to RA 7932, ASSCAT shall:

            “primarily provide higher professional, technical and special instructions for special purposes and to promote research and extension services, advanced studies and progressive leadership in agriculture, education, forestry, fishery, engineering, arts and sciences, and other fields as may be relevant.”

Vision

The globally-engaged Institution of sustainable agriculture and innovation.

Mission

To serve the humanity, the Institution will:

  • Provide quality and inclusive instruction
  • Further its excellence and values
  • Undertake vibrant research and innovation; and
  • Pursue responsive community services for sustainable development

Philosophy

ASSCAT believes that the Higher Education should be anchored to the tenets of democracy; be guided by the continuing pursuit for relevance and excellence and; the mover and catalyst for development.

Goals

  1. Maximize opportunities to increase institutional revenue to sustain growth.
  2. Provide improved delivery of administrative services.
  3. Engage actively with industry partners to complement the programs and operations.
  4. Provide comprehensive students services to attain holistic student development.
  5. Enhance research, development and innovation productivity with social impact and influence.
  6. Strengthen responsive and impactful extension activities.
  7. Attain recognition as leading provider for innovative and entrepreneurial technology and business solutions that will spur economic development.
  8. Accelerate human resource and student development contributing to knowledge economy.

Quality Policy

The Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology is committed to sustaining a
quality culture in all its programs through a quality management system in fulfilling the vision and
mission. With this system, ASSCAT shall:

  • Pursue quality and inclusive education experiences;
  • Undertake research and creative works that generate innovative solutions to societal issues;
  • Spearhead extension engagement to effect positive change in the community;
  • Intensify optimum resource management; and
  • Create an environment that fosters the holistic growth of students, faculty, and staff.

To ensure improvement, we commit to comply with all applicable statutory and regulatory
requirements and communicate to all stakeholders.

Core Values