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    Faculty of Graduate Studies

    The institution entered a new era of leadership and academic growth in 1994 when Mr. Chien Yin Shao retired from his post as President. The Board of Trustees appointed Mrs. Joan Sy-Cotio as Acting President, and after seven months of dedicated service, she was officially named College President. Her leadership marked a period of continued institutional development and educational advancement.

    During the 1997–1998 academic year, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted Chiang Kai Shek College approval to establish the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS), expanding the institution’s higher education offerings. The graduate school initially offered the Master of Arts in Education (M.A. Ed.) with specializations in Administration and Supervision, Teaching, and Computer Education, as well as the Master in Business Administration (MBA). This milestone strengthened the College’s commitment to lifelong learning, professional development, and academic excellence.

    To support its growing student population and academic programs, construction of a modern 10-story college building along Narra Street commenced during the second semester of the same academic year. In October 1999, the new academic facility was formally inaugurated, with former Vice President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo serving as the guest of honor. The building subsequently became the home of the Faculty of Business, Arts and Sciences (FBAS) and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

    The College continued to expand its technology-focused programs in response to emerging industry demands. During Academic Year 2000–2001, CHED granted permits for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) and Bachelor of Science in Information Management (BSIM) programs. Both degree programs received official recognition from CHED in June 2002, further enhancing the institution’s reputation for delivering relevant and future-ready education.

    In September 2003, the Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, leading to the opening of the School of Nursing during the 2004–2005 academic year. In the same year, the School of Teacher Education introduced Teaching Chinese as a Second Language as a specialization under the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE) program. Offered in partnership with Fujian Normal University, this innovative program reinforced the College’s commitment to cultural education, international academic collaboration, and the preservation of Chinese language and heritage.

    These milestones reflect Chiang Kai Shek College’s enduring dedication to academic excellence, program innovation, educational leadership, and the holistic development of students in an increasingly globalized world.