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College of Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Sciences

Empowering Minds Through Science & Technology

History of CCAIS

The CCAIS was established pursuant to the CNU Board of Regents resolution No. 123 s 2023 on 6 September 2023. The said resolution subdivided the previous College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) into three Colleges namely: (1) the College of Law, Public Governance and Safety, (2) The College of Culture, Arts, and Sports, and (3) the College of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Sciences.

The division of CAS into three colleges was one of the initiatives of Dr. Daniel A. Ariaso Sr., the CNU 6th President, upon his assumption of Office on August 2023. The CAS was established in 1985 but was abolished in 1987 and was again restored in 1995.

The CCAIS is established based on Section 1 of Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution mandates that the State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

This is also in accordance with Section 5 (2) of the same Article which guarantees the enjoyment of academic freedom in all institutions of higher learning.

Additionally, Section 1 of Republic Act No. 8248, an amendment of Section 4 of Republic Act 7687 by adding subsection 4-A, expressly authorizes the Science and Technology Human Resource Development Council “to formulate policies on advanced degree programs for science and technology [Subsection 4-A (4)] and to formulate programs to train and retrain scientist, engineers, researchers and technologists and encourage them through various incentives, to return and practice their professions in the Philippines, to enhance and accelerate the technological development of the country [Subsection 4-A (6)]”.

CCAIS Goal

The College of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Sciences (CCAIS) aspires to prepare future professionals for a technology-driven world by fostering interdisciplinary learning, advancing cutting-edge research and innovation, instilling ethical considerations in technology, contributing to economic growth, enhancing global competitiveness, and promoting diversity within the technology workforce.

CCAIS General Objectives

Providing students with a comprehensive educational foundation that includes essential skills, knowledge, and ethical principles in computing, artificial intelligence, and sciences, with a primary focus on preparing graduates for success in a rapidly evolving job market and cultivating a commitment to lifelong learning and adaptation in their professional journeys.

CCAIS Specific Objectives

  1. Interdisciplinary Learning
  2. Cutting-edge Research and Innovation
  3. Ethical Considerations in Technology
  4. Contributions to Economic Growth
  5. Global Competitiveness
  6. Diversity in the Tech Workforce
  7. Tackling Global Challenges
  8. Job Market Readiness
  9. Lifelong Learning and Adaptation

Program Offerings

Undergraduate Programs

BS Biology major in Zoology and Environmental Biology

covers Zoology and Environmental Biology.

BS Chemistry

BS Chemistry equips students with analytical skills.

BS Physics

BS Physics focuses on theoretical and applied physics.

BS Biology Environmental

BS Mathematics

BS Mathematics provides analytical skills.

100% Curricular Program Issued with Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) by the CHED

AACCUP Level 4

Re-accredited Effective December 16, 2020 to December 15, 2025

Graduate Programs

MS Mathematics

offers advanced training.

MS Environmental Biology

focuses on biodiversity.

PhD in Mathematics (REGULAR)

PhD in Mathematics for research leadership.

PhD in Mathematics (STRAIGHT)

PhD in Mathematics for research leadership.

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100% Curricular Program Issued with Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) by the CHED

AACCUP Level 2

Re-accredited Effective December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2025

CCAIS Faculty by Department

Contact Us

Email: ccais@cnu.edu.ph
Phone: (032) 123-4567

100% Curricular Program Issued with Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) by the CHED

AACCUP Level 2

Re-accredited Effective December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2025

Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Prospectus

Application Guide

Application Period; November 8, 2023 – January 24, 2024 for AY 2023-2024

Please take note of the following:

  • An undergraduate applicant can take an admission/entrance test, only once whether in Main Campus or any External Campuses. Violation of such instruction is a forfeiture of all his/her admission/entrance test results.
  • Those who are outside Cebu may opt for online application.
  • Acceptance of applications is from Monday to Friday until 4:00 PM only. (except holidays)

Requirements for the Online Application and Testing for College Applicants

The applicant should prepare the following documents to be uploaded on the Google Form:

  1. Senior High School Report Card (Grade 12 – 1st quarter or 2nd quarter grading) or Certified true copy of it showing a GPA of 85, LRN, and Senior High Track and Strand (scanned or picture copy)
    For Transferee, Certified True Copy of the Transcript of Records 
  2. Certificate of Good Moral Character (scanned or picture copy)
  3. PSA issued Birth Certificate (scanned or picture copy)
  4. Scanned or picture copy of a valid Identification Card (front and back images)
  5. Accomplished College Applicant Profile Sheet (pdf downloadable form)
  6. Testing Admission Form/Slip

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Programs

  • Master of Science in Mathematics
  • Master of Science in Environmental Biology

Prospectus

Application Guide

Application is on May 20 – June 14, 2024 for 1st semester AY 2024-2025

 

Start of Class: August 2024

The applicant should prepare the following documents to be uploaded:

1. Graduate Studies Applicant Profile Sheet (from the College) (pdf downloadable form)

2. Scanned or Picture Copy of 2×2 colored picture with name and signature

3. Transcript of Records (scanned or picture copy)

4. GS Testing Admission Form with 2×2 colored picture with name and signature pasted/embedded on the form (pdf downloadable form)

 

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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PRIVACY POLICY

Policy Statement

This Privacy Policy is adopted in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and other relevant issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC). The University is committed to protecting and respecting your personal data privacy. We process personal information in accordance with the principles of transparency, legitimate purpose, and proportionality. This Policy informs how we collect, use, disclose, store, protect, and dispose personal information of our data subjects.

Definitions

Personal information refers to any information, whether recorded in a material form or not, from which the identity of an individual is apparent or can be reasonably and directly ascertained by the entity holding the information or when put together with other information that would directly and certainly identify an individual.

Sensitive information is a type of personal information with the risk of discrimination against the Data Subject. These are about an identifiable person’s racial or ethnic origin, marital status, color, and religious, philosophical, or political affiliations. It is also, about an individual’s health, education, the genetic or sexual life of person, or any proceeding for any offense committed or alleged to have been committed by such person, the disposal of such proceedings, or the sentence of any court in such proceedings; Issued by government agencies peculiar to an individual which includes, but not limited to, social security numbers, previous or current health records, licenses or its denials, suspension or revocation, and tax returns; and specifically established by an executive order or an act of Congress to be kept classified.

Privileged information refers to any and all forms of data which under the Rules of Court and other pertinent laws constitute privileged communication.

Information We Collect

The University may collect personal information in the context of its regular functions — including but not limited to the following categories:

  1. Students: contact and enrollment details, academic records, health or medical records, accommodation records, student-activity participation, and related data.
  2. Staff and job applicants: contact details, employment history, qualifications, employee-related data.
  3. Alumni profiling: contact and demographic details.
  4. Visitors, volunteers, and other stakeholders: information collected through sign-in forms, CCTV or security monitoring, photos or recordings during official events, surveys, and feedback forms.

Collection may occur by any medium, including: paper forms, electronic forms, email, website or online platforms, CCTV or video/photographic capture, surveys/questionnaires, and other lawful means.

Purposes and Uses of the Data Collected and Processed

Personal information collected may be used for:

  1. Administration of admission, enrollment, employment, alumni relations, and other official functions.
  2. Maintenance of student and employee records, including academic, health, and administrative data.
  3. Provision of University services such as counseling, scholarship administration, placement, library access, facilities use, laboratory access, security, parking, and accommodation.
  4. Internal research, quality assurance, performance monitoring, and institutional planning.
  5. Compliance with statutory obligations (e.g. reporting to government agencies when required).
  6. Security, safety, and campus management, including CCTV monitoring.

Legal Basis / Lawful Criteria for Processing

All processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the legality, fairness, and lawfulness requirements under the Data Privacy Act and IRR.
Where applicable, processing is grounded on consent, contract, legal obligation, legitimate interest, or other lawful bases recognized under the law. The choice of lawful basis depends on the nature of data, the purpose of processing, and legal or contractual requirements.

Manner of Collection and Processing

Personal data may be collected through physical forms (paper-based), electronic forms, online or web-based platforms (e.g., registration portals, email, institutional website), CCTV or video/photo capture (for security or surveillance), event sign-in sheets or registration forms, surveys or questionnaires, or other legitimate and lawful means.

Processing may include collection, recording, sorting, storing, retrieval, use, updating, modification, blocking, destruction or other operations as allowed under the law, consistent with declared purposes.

Disclosure of Information

The University does not disclose personal information except under the following circumstances:

  1. Internal disclosure within authorized University personnel, only when necessary and appropriate for legitimate institutional purposes.
  2. External disclosure only when required or permitted by law (e.g. statutory obligations), or when the data subject has provided valid consent.
  3. Sensitive personal information or privileged information is processed and disclosed only in accordance with relevant legal provisions.

Risks, Safeguards and Security Measures

The University recognizes that processing of personal data entails certain privacy and security risks. Accordingly, we implement appropriate organizational, technical, and physical security safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data — whether in electronic or physical form. Such measures include (but are not limited to):

  1. Access controls (both digital and physical) to restrict access only to authorized personnel
  2. Use of secure storage: locked filing cabinets or secure rooms for physical records; password-protected systems, encryption, secure servers, firewalls for electronic data
  3. Secure transmission of data (when shared or transferred), secure printing and disposal protocols, and safe deletion or destruction of data when no longer needed
  4. Classification of data and periodic review of security protocols, to ensure adequacy in light of the risks presented and sensitivity of the data processed

Rights of Data Subjects

Under the Data Privacy Act and its IRR, data subjects have the following rights:

  1. Right to be informed — you have the right to know whether personal information about you will be, is being, or has been processed; the purposes of processing; the personal data to be entered; and the scope and method of processing.
  2. Right to access, correct, or update your data — you may request access to your personal information, ask for rectification of inaccuracies, or request updates.
  3. Right to object or withdraw consent — when processing is based on consent or legitimate interest, you may withdraw consent or object, subject to legal limits.
  4. Right to data portability — where applicable, you may obtain a copy of your personal data in a secure and portable format for transfer to another controller.
  5. Right to erasure or blocking — if personal data is incomplete, outdated, unlawfully obtained or processed, no longer necessary, or processing is unauthorized, you may request erasure or blocking, subject to legitimate grounds for retention (e.g. legal obligations or defense of legal claims).
  6. Right to damages — you may seek indemnification for damages resulting from inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, unlawfully obtained or unauthorized use of your personal data.
  7. Right to lodge a complaint with the NPC if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.

Requests for access, rectification, objection, portability, erasure or complaints may be submitted in writing to the University’s designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) or Data Privacy Office.

Security, Retention, and Disposal

The University implements appropriate organizational, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard personal data — whether in paper or electronic form — against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Such measures include: secure storage (locked filing cabinets or rooms), restricted access to authorized personnel only, use of locked screens/screensavers, secure transmission (sealed envelopes or secure electronic transmission), secure printing and disposal of documents, and safe deletion or destruction of data when no longer needed.

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the declared and legitimate purposes, or as required for legal obligations or defense of legal claims. When no longer needed, personal data will be disposed of securely in accordance with University policy and relevant data-protection guidelines.

Consent, Notice, and Legitimate Processing

Where required by law, consent will be obtained from data subjects prior to collection or processing of their personal or sensitive data. In other cases (e.g. CCTV monitoring, legitimate interest), the University will inform data subjects through appropriate notice mechanisms before or at the time of data collection. Privacy notice(s) will accompany data-collection forms or be posted in conspicuous campus areas, and on the University website. At all times, data processing is based on legitimate purpose and proportional to the need.

Data Subject Access and Contact

To exercise your rights or if you have any inquiry, concern, or request regarding your personal data, please contact:

Omar B. Roma

Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo@cnu.edu.ph
Phone: 09422041421

Changes to This Policy

The University reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect changes in applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, or its internal data-processing practices. Updated versions will be posted on the University’s official website and, where appropriate, communicated to data subjects.