| De La Salle
Philippines, Inc. or DLSPI (formerly referred to as the DLSU System) can
be termed as a multiversity. A dictionary definition of multiversity is a very large
university with many component schools, colleges, or divisions, with
widely diverse functions, and with a large staff engaged in activities
other than instruction. This idea was first introduced by Br. Andrew
Gonzalez FSC, former president of De La Salle University, as an approach
to synergically pool resources thus create a greater impact on Church
and Nation.
With the rapid expansion of all the schools
within the multiversity and the technological developments that globally
continue to emerge, the coming together as a unit where resources may
be shared and operations harmonized better serve the multiple
educational needs of the Filipinos.
It all started with De
La Salle University - Manila's provision of resources and expertise to
establish the following schools as separate institutions, which
constitute De La Salle Philippines, Inc.: De La Salle -
Santiago Zobel School (1978), the De La Salle
University - Dasmarinas (1987), the De La Salle - Health
Sciences Campus (1987), the De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde (1988), De
La Salle - Professional Schools, Inc. (1996), and just recently, De La Salle Araneta University (2002).
Today, De La Salle Philippines, Inc. is an internationally recognized
Catholic institution affiliated with the worldwide network of Lasallian
communities. Its component units manifest synergy of roles and
resources, and serve as dynamic partners of Church and Nation in the
process of social transformation.
Guided by the gospel
values, the charism of St. John Baptist de La Salle, and the traditions
of the Religio, Mores and Cultura, the multiversity forms Christian
Achievers for God and Country, and nurtures a community that contributes
to the building of a just and humane society through excellence in
education, research and community service. |
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