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The 'College of the Holy Spirit Manila', or simply 'CHSM', is a Catholic women's college in Manila, Philippines. It is one of the oldest women's colleges in the country.

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History

Academic programs

Awards

Prominent alumni

External link

References

History

The college was established as a primary school named 'Holy Ghost School' in 1913. Later, it was renamed 'College of the Holy Ghost'. In 1965, the school was renamed 'College of the Holy Spirit'.Official prospectus, College of the Holy Spirit, 2006.
The college belongs to a national network of schools established and run by the Missionary Congregation of the Servants of the Holy Spirit (S.Sp.S.-Philippines). The organization was established by Saint Arnold Janssen, Blessed Maria Helena Stollenwerk, and Mother Josepha Stenmanns.Official prospectus, College of the Holy Spirit, 2006.

Academic programs

The college offers the following academic programs:Official prospectus, College of the Holy Spirit, 2006.

★ Bachelor of Arts major in Communication Arts

★ Bachelor of Arts major in Human Resource Development

★ Bachelor of Arts major in International Studies

★ Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Advertising Design

★ Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Religious and Values Education

★ Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

★ Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Business Management

★ Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management

★ Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

★ Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

★ Bachelor of Science in Nursing

★ Bachelor of Science in Psychology

★ Bachelor of Science in Tourism

★ Associate in Fine Arts

★ Caregiver Program

★ High School Program (1st Year to 4th Year for both boys and girls in partnership with the Center for Excellence of the Ayala Foundation)

Awards

The college has received Level III Accreditation, the second highest possible level, from the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU). It is granted a full autonomy status by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines. It received the National Consumers Quality Award as the ''Top Exlusive Catholic School for Girls'' in 2003.Official prospectus, College of the Holy Spirit, 2006.

Prominent alumni

The college has produced the following alumni:Alumni list, College of the Holy Spirit, 2006.

★ Merceditas Navarro-Gutierrez - first female Philippine Ombusman; former Secretary of Justice

★ Catherine Quimpo-Castañeda - Director, Office of Programs and Standards, Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines

★ Victoria Pineda-Garchitorena - President, Ayala Foundation; former Head of the Presidential Management Staff

★ Ana Marie Arcenas - Hygienist, Health Department, Temple University

★ Myrna Almario-Adriano - Editor-in-Chief, ''Catholic Digest'' Magazine

★ Maria Christina Astorga - Chairperson, Theology Department, Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University

★ Edna Zapanta-Manlapaz - Chairperson, English Department, Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University

★ Virginia Diaz - Full Professor, De La Salle University-Manila College of Business and Economics

External link

★ College of the Holy Spirit

★ College of the Holy Spirit - Manila Providing quality and liberating education

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