25 ASPIRATIONS FOR BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY

In the next 25 years, Bulacan State University aspires to be:

1. Crown jewel of Cultural Heritage Presentation

2. Bastion of Student Leadership and Nation-Building

3. Mirror of International Education Standards

4. Life-Nurturing Soil of the Arts

5. Aegis of Human Resource Empowerment and Professional Development

6. Vanguard of Filipino Language Enrichment

7. Quintessence of Peace

8. Sanctuary of Orderly and Peaceful Environment

9. Herald of Ethical Standards in Educational Administration and Management

10. Forerunner for Highly Scientific and Modernized Athletic Training Program in the Region

11. Cradle of Licensure Examination Topnotchers

12. Seedbed of Relevant Programs on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Livelihood

13. Haven of Fulfilled Individuals

14. Trailblazer in Capacity Building for the Workforce

15. Respected Advocate of Indigenous People and Minority Rights

16. Recognized Leader of Cross-Cultural / Multi-Cultural Borderless University

17. Pillar of Respect to Humanity

18. Model of Sustained Programs

19. Prime Mover of Innovative Technologies in the Region

20. Instiller of the Spirit of Volunteerism

21. Proponent of Inclusive Policies for the Marginalized Sector of the Society
22. Dwelling-keep of Excellence in Academic Programs

23. Abode of Sustained Participative and Good Governance

24. Global Shelter of Academic Bilateral Exchange

25. Breeding Ground of Tomorrow’s Experts and Lead Agency for Human Capital Formation
Word meaning (from Merriam-Webster and other sources), as seemly used in the sentence:

1. Crown jewel – the most valuable or attractive thing in a collection or group

In Filipino: Hiyas (Putong-hiyas)

2. Bastion – a fortified area or position; stronghold

In Filipino: Muog, kuta

3. Mirror – something that gives a true representation

In Filipino: Salamin

4. Nurturing - to raise, provide sustenance, cultivate, to further the development

In Filipino: Magpayabong, Mag-alaga, Maghubog

5. Aegis – the power to protect, control or support something or someone; protection

In Filipino: Sanggalang, Tagapagtanggol

6. Vanguard – the forefront of an action or movement

In Filipino: Taliba, Sundalong nasa unahan ng hukbo

7. Quintessence – the essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form; the most typical
example or representative
In Filipino: Ganap na halimbawa

8. Sanctuary – a place where someone or something is protected or given shelter; a place of refuge
and protection
In Filipino: Dakong banal, santwaryo

9. Herald – one who actively promotes or advocates

In Filipino: Taga-pagpahayag, taga-pagpauna

10. Forerunner – promoter, backer, booster

In Filipino: Taga-pagpauna, tagapagpalaganap

11. Cradle – a place of origin

In Filipino: Pinagmulan, pamulaan, buhat

12. Seedbed – a place or source of growth or development

In Filipino: Akatan, punlaan

13. Haven – a place offering favorable opportunities or conditions

In Filipino: Kanlungan

14. Trailblazer – someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art, pioneer
In Filipino: Taga-panguna
15. Advocate – one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group
In Filipino: Taga-pagtaguyod

16. Borderless University – a university that offers “blurring and erosion of traditional conceptual
academic boundaries and plays an important role in raising awareness about changes and
challenges in the education sector, especially in higher education”
In Filipino: Alam na po

17. Pillar – a supporting member or part

In Filipino: Haligi

18. Model – an example for imitation or emulation

In Filipino: Halimbawa, huwaran

19. Prime Mover – the original or most effective force in an undertaking or work
In Filipino: Prime – Una, mainam, maigi

20. Instiller – one who imparts gradually

In Filipino: Tagasalin (ng kaalaman)

21. Proponent – one who argues in favor of something, a person who pleads for a cause
In Filipino: Nagbibigay ng palagay, mungkahi

22. Dwelling-keep – a shelter that preserves or maintain

In Filipino: Tahanan

23. Abode – the place where one lives

In Filipino: Tahanan

24. Bilateral Exchange – two students are exchanged, but not necessarily at the same time or in
the same university
In Filipino: Hmmmmmm

25. Breeding Ground – a place or set of circumstances suitable for or favorable to growth and
development
In Filipino: Lugar ng anakan; lugar ng pagsisimula