Andrew Gonzalez
Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC | |
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De La Salle University System | |
| In office 1987–1991 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Bro. Rafael Donato, F.S.C. |
| In office 1994–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Bro. Rafael Donato, F.S.C. |
| Succeeded by | Bro. Rolando Dizon, F.S.C. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Macario Diosdado Arnedo Gonzalez February 29, 1940 Educator |
He earned his Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley.
Early life
Gonzalez was born as Macario Diosdado Arnedo Gonzalez in Manila to Augusto Gonzalez, a prominent businessman, wealthy landowner, and the son of Dr. Joaquin Gonzalez; and Rosario Arnedo, daughter of Pampanga Governor Macario Arnedo.[1]
Gonzalez attended and completed grade school at De La Salle College in Manila. He was a consistent honor student and graduated as
He returned to the Philippines in 1960 and began teaching English Language and Literature at the high school department of
Return to the Philippines
Gonzalez returned to the Philippines in 1971 where he was chosen to become the chairman of the Humanities Department of De La Salle College and was promoted to Academic Vice President from 1971 to 1978. Upon the sudden death of then De La Salle University President- Brother H. Gabriel Connon FSC, Gonzalez became the Acting President. In recognition of his exceptional management ability, he was elected as the president of De La Salle University by the board of trustees in 1979 and served until 1991. After his term as university president, he was designated as president of
As President of De La Salle University Manila
As president of De La Salle University Manila, he conceptualized the De La Salle University System and helped expand the range of Lasallian education in the Philippines. Brother Andrew established the College of Career Development of De La Salle University-Manila which became the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and took over a college and a medical school in Dasmariñas, Cavite which respectively became De La Salle University-Dasmariñas and the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute. He prioritized graduate education by creating new masteral and doctoral degree programs. He also wrote many books in linguistics and education.[1] Under his term, De La Salle University-Manila underwent significant developments as an institution of higher learning, particularly in the areas of research and faculty and program development. He also promoted Alumni activities, and boosted scholarly activities on campus. For example, he made his private collection of books available to members of the public, especially ones interested in learning about applied linguistics.
As Education Secretary
He initiated the revision of the Basic Education Curriculum and placed a corruption-free procurement system which significantly reduced the costs of textbooks and supplies purchased by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports. He initiated the changing of language of instruction to the regional language for the first three grades.[1]
Recognition
In recognition of Gonzalez's achievements, he received awards from the City of Manila, National Press Club,
Apalit Technical Vocational High School in San Juan, Apalit, Pampanga was renamed Bro. Andrew Gonzales Technical High School in his honor.
Death
Gonzalez died due to complications of
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Biographies of famous Kapampangan Archived June 15, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, Alejandro Camiling. Retrieved on July 14, 2006.
- ^ Farewell to our beloved President Emeritus Dr. Andrew Gonzalez, FSC Archived May 18, 2006, at the Wayback Machine, Manila Bulletin, February 1, 2006
Further reading
- Biographies of Famous Kapampangan - Macario Diosdado Arnedo Gonzalez Archived June 15, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
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