College of Communication - A Brief History
Brief History of the College
The Department of Mass Communication was established in 1979, four
years after the dedication of New Era University. During that time, it
was just a Program under the College of Arts and Sciences. A number of
courses existed with it namely, Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor
of Arts in Political Science. Students were enrolled in a general
education system wherein they were taking the general curriculum in their First
and Second Years, and they would go on to their different majors in their Third
and Fourth Year.
The first Mass Communication Class was composed of only twelve
students who later became the first graduates of the Program. The CEM Building
served as their first school building.
Together with the celebration of the Iglesia ni Cristo’s
Centennial Year, the Mass Communication Program has finally achieved one of its
greatest dream – to have this as a College. It was last July 17, 2014 when the
Church Administration finally handed this grant to the University.
The College of Communication spinning off from the College of Arts
and Sciences is the brain child of our dear Chair and member of the Board of
Trustees, the husband and wife tandem of our beloved Atty. Dorothy Kristine
Manalo Orosa and Atty. Theoben Jerdan Orosa. The directive was directly
implemented by our dear President, Dr. Nilo L. Rosas.
Official Logo
The official logo of COC follows the standard wherein the emblem
and the upper portion (rising sun) symbolize the identity of the University.
The other half of the logo represents the College.
In the logo, letter “C” is very prominent which stands for
“Communication.” It is also in color blue text which is adapted to the official
color of the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Celebration (2014), the same year
when the College was established.
The signal waves before the letter “C” indicates the nature of
communication which is sending verbal and non-verbal messages through diverse
media platforms. It also indicates the dynamism of the discipline of
Communication.
While the colors of the signal waves: green, white, and red
connotes the adherence of the college to the Philosophy, Vision and Mission of
the University in providing quality education to the students.
NOTABLE MOMENT:
·
During the inauguration of the Eagle
Broadcasting Company building in Feb. 2012, the Iglesia Ni Cristo Executive
Minister, Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo, visited the Entertainment Television (ETV)
Office looked for Sir Elson Montalbo and personally informed him that "The
Barn" will be handed over to the College for its own usage.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:
Production Team for the Church's Activities:
- INC Road to Centennial Concert Series held at different parts of the Philippines
- INC Centennial Musical "Ang Bayan Mo'y Nagpupuri" held at the Philippine Arena
- 2015, 2017 and 2018 Commencement Exercises of the New Era University
- Production Team for:
2010
PMPC Star Awards for Music
2016
and 2017 FAMAS Awards
- Grand Prize Winners for UP POV Competition for the following
films:
"Police
Line"
"Gusto
Ko…Pulis Ako."
- Winner at the 2014 International Film Fest Manhattan (IFFM) for
the movie "Traffic Light" by Regis De Guia.
- Winner at the 2011 Big Shot's Film Festival held at the SM Skydome
for the movie, "My Favorite Subject is Love".
- Winner at the First Ever CCP National Drama Competition in 1989
for the stage play "Ang Paglilitis ni Mang Serapio".
- Sir Elson Montalbo and his Mass Comm students became part of the
cast of the Controversial Political movie "Orapronobis" in 1989 by
Pothe Europa Films.
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