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| De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | |
|---|---|
| Name | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde |
| Established | 1980 |
| Type | Private, Catholic, Lasallian |
| Affiliations | De La Salle Brothers, De La Salle University, Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning, Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities |
| City | Malate, Manila |
| Country | Philippines |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Green and White |
| Mascot | La Salle Green Archers |
De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde is a private Catholic institution in Malate, Manila administered by the De La Salle Brothers and officially affiliated with De La Salle University. Founded in 1980, the college is known for programs in arts, design, management, and specialized vocational courses, and it occupies a prominent place in Philippine higher education alongside institutions such as Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines, and University of Santo Tomas. It serves a diverse student body and maintains partnerships with organizations including the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities and regional networks such as the ASEAN University Network.
The college originated as an extension of De La Salle University during a period of expansion in the Philippine higher education sector under figures like Archbishop Jaime Sin and leaders of the De La Salle Brothers, paralleling developments at institutions such as Ateneo de Manila University and Philippine Normal University. Early milestones include its establishment in 1980 and subsequent recognition by the Commission on Higher Education (Philippines), alongside accreditation efforts comparable to those pursued by University of Santo Tomas and Far Eastern University. The campus evolved through acquisitions and redevelopment projects influenced by urban renewal in Malate, Manila and events connected to the People Power Revolution era, while academic growth mirrored curricular innovation at regional peers like Silliman University and University of Asia and the Pacific.
The urban campus occupies several heritage and modern structures in Malate, proximate to landmarks such as Rizal Park, Intramuros, and Manila Bay. Facilities include specialized studios and workshops modeled after those at Parsons School of Design and Royal College of Art, libraries with collections comparable to holdings in National Library of the Philippines and digital resources aligned with Asia-Pacific Higher Education Institutions, and media labs used for programs akin to those at New York University and University of the Arts London. The campus also houses galleries and performance venues that host exhibitions similar to events at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and collaborations with cultural partners like the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and Ayala Museum.
Academic offerings encompass undergraduate and graduate programs across schools that reflect trends seen at University of the Philippines Diliman, Mapúa University, and De La Salle University Manila. Notable units include programs in Animation and Multimedia Arts with pedagogy influenced by Gobelins, l'école de l'image, CalArts, and Savannah College of Art and Design, as well as Hospitality Management and Cooking Arts similar to curricula at Les Roches and Culinary Institute of America. The college operates specialized technical-vocational tracks aligned with standards from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and collaborates on research initiatives with institutions such as Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development and Asian Development Bank projects in education.
Student life features a range of organizations, student government bodies, and cultural groups reminiscent of extracurricular structures at University of the Philippines and Ateneo de Manila University, including publications, performing ensembles, and societies focusing on animation, film, and design. Student-run galleries and festivals draw participation from communities associated with Cultural Center of the Philippines, Art Fair Philippines, and local creative networks like Kanto Filipino. The campus hosts career fairs and industry linkages with corporations and media outlets such as ABS-CBN, GMA Network, and Samsung Philippines, providing internship pipelines comparable to partnerships at De La Salle University and Ateneo de Manila University.
Administration is overseen by a board and an academic leadership team drawn from the De La Salle Brothers and lay professionals, modeled after governance practices at De La Salle University and other Catholic institutions like San Beda University and University of Santo Tomas. Regulatory oversight includes compliance with the Commission on Higher Education (Philippines) and accreditation agencies similar to the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities, while strategic planning engages stakeholders from networks such as the ASEAN University Network and philanthropic partners including foundations akin to the Ayala Foundation and Meralco Foundation.
Alumni and faculty include practitioners and scholars who have contributed to sectors represented in Philippine cultural life and creative industries, with career trajectories overlapping with figures associated with ABS-CBN, GMA Network, Viva Artists Agency, and Netflix Philippines projects, as well as collaborations with artists linked to Cultural Center of the Philippines and curators active in Art Fair Philippines. Faculty have engaged in research partnerships with universities such as University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, and De La Salle University, and have held exhibitions and publications similar to those by contributors to Philippine Daily Inquirer arts pages and scholarly outlets related to Ateneo de Manila University Press.
Athletic programs participate in collegiate competitions alongside teams from De La Salle University and other Metro Manila schools like Far Eastern University and Adamson University, with varsity participation echoing involvement in leagues similar to the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. Extracurricular offerings include performing arts groups, design clubs, and media societies that collaborate with festivals and organizations such as Cinemalaya, Sineng Pambansa, and Art Fair Philippines, supporting student engagement in national events and industry showcases.
Category:Universities and colleges in Manila Category:De La Salle Brothers