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    Expansion and Development

    The continued growth of Chiang Kai Shek College was marked by significant developments in its leadership and academic programs. On June 15, 1951, the Board of Trustees strengthened the school’s administrative structure through the creation of the Vice-Principal position, appointing Mr. Pao Shih Tien to the role. In 1955, the institution expanded its educational offerings by establishing a Normal School that provided a two-year teacher training program for Chinese educators.

    Following the passing of Principal Wong Chun Seng in March 1956, Vice-Principal Pao Shih Tien assumed temporary leadership of the institution. In May of the same year, the Board of Trustees appointed Chairman Yu Khe Thai as Principal, with Mr. Pao Shih Tien continuing as Vice-Principal. The establishment of the Wong Chun Seng Memorial Pre-School in 1958 further strengthened the school’s commitment to early childhood education, offering both nursery and kindergarten programs. On April 29, 1959, Mr. Pao Shih Tien was appointed Principal, succeeding Mr. Yu Khe Thai.

    A major milestone was achieved in 1965 when the institution attained college status and launched its first four-year degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE), with majors in Chinese Literature and History and General Education. Dr. Pao Shih Tien became the College’s first President, ushering in a new era of academic excellence and higher education.

    The College continued to expand its academic offerings with the introduction of the Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC) program in 1966, featuring majors in Accounting, Management, Banking, and Finance. In 1968, the opening of the Elementary Department completed the institution’s educational continuum, making Chiang Kai Shek College the first Chinese-Filipino educational institution in the Philippines to offer comprehensive education from kindergarten through college.