VISION
A prestigious center for geological excellence, innovative study, and encompassing development, creating geologists who proactively address all the issues facing the planet and its people in a global context that is constantly changing.

MISSION
The BS Geology program is committed to fostering a thorough understanding of Earth and its processes, stimulating critical thinking and ground-breaking research, and developing in the graduates a strong sense of duty, ethics, and global responsibility.

GOALS

• Create geoscientists who are committed to sustainability and have a broad range of expertise.
• Cutting-edge geological research addressing vital current and emerging issues.
• Employ innovative techniques and technologies in the geology curriculum.
• Provide every aspiring student, regardless of socioeconomic status, with equitable access to outstanding geology instruction.

OBJECTIVES

• Prepare students for a range of geological duties by providing them with advanced geological, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Create a supportive environment that emphasizes moral issues and the sustainability of the planet.
• Encourage students to actively participate in national and international geological issues by promoting rational thinking and ecologically conscious action.
• Attain excellence in geological research by working on topics that have a substantial influence on society and the planet.
• Preserve and honor the diverse and rich geological legacy of our country, highlighting its significant place in larger geological contexts.
• Encourage partnerships with corporations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to guarantee the application and effectiveness of the curriculum.
• Support awareness projects that stress the value of geology in daily life, decision-making, and sustainable development.

HISTORY
The Bachelor of Science program that would become NORSU’s Geology degree began as an initiative during the Central Visayas Polytechnic College (CVPC) era. It was formulated in 1994 under then-CVPC President Henry A. Sojor, Ph.D., initially proposed as Bachelor of Science in Vulcanology (BOT Resolution No. 7, s. 1994) to address regional needs for volcanic and earth-science expertise. Dr. Sojor’s leadership in the 1990s helped expand CVPC’s academic offerings during a period of institutional growth.