University of Santo Tomas College of Tourism and Hospitality Management

The University of Santo Tomas College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, popularly known as "CTHM", is the newest college of the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest and the largest Catholic university in Manila, Philippines.

It offers two Bachelor of Science degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Travel Management and Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management. The College housed at the ground to third floor of the Albertus Magnus Building.

History

The idea of forming an Institute was conceived by the Tourism and Hotel & Restaurant Management (HRM) Department during the late 1990’s with the strong support and unwavering efforts of the College of Education. The need for establishing an Institute was realized by the two departments because of the fast-paced changes and growth of the industry that greatly influenced the tourism and hospitality education. Likewise, by merging the two programs, students would be able to specialize and dedicate themselves in enhancing their knowledge and skills that would respond to the demands of the industry. Series of departmental meetings and brainstorming were conducted with the vision of forming a new academic unit in the University.

The idea was presented to the Tourism and HRM Faculty until such time that the College of Education decided to merge the two programs by having one Department. In its initial stage, the Tourism and HRM Department was temporarily relocated at the College of Education’s Mini-Hotel in the year 2002. This was considered as a dry run to assess the viability of separating the department from the College of Education. Three years after, a formal proposal for the institutionalization was submitted to the Academic Council. A thorough procedure that includes meetings, deliberation, and election were carried out. The date April 28, 2006 made a mark for the Tourism and HRM Department of the University of Santo Tomas, the formal pronouncement of the institutionalization by the former Rector, Fr. Tamerlane R. Lana, O.P.

The elevation of the Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (ITHM) to a collegiate status was approved by the Council of Regents dated November 19, 2008 and the Academic Senate by December 16, 2008. The Board of Trustees, in its meeting last January 20, 2009 approved the recommendation of the Council of Regents and Academic Senate to convert the ITHM to CTHM. After which, on March 12, 2009, the formal launching of the new academic unit of the University was held.

Vision-Mission

The College of Tourism & Hospitality Management of the University of Santo Tomas, in line with the University’s mission and vision, commits itself to form genuine and globally competitive Thomasian Tourism and Hospitality practitioners through:

• The provision of scholarly and professional expertise to meet the dynamic needs of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry while continuing to promote moral integrity, traditional values, and culture.
• A sustainable academic program designed for our graduates to secure an entry level position heading towards leadership, managerial and entrepreneurial as well as pioneering roles in the tourism and hospitality industry.
• Strong linkages between and among industry, government and educational institutions, both local and international, via collaborative research works, community development, and professional consultancy programs.

Degree Programs

The Faculty currently offers the following four-year academic degree programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Travel Management (BS-TM), (formerly BS in Tourism) - The Travel Management Program covers the study of various components related to the travel and tour industry. It encompasses technical, practical and professional learning relevant to the different pillars of tourism such as tour and travel operations, transportation, accommodation, food and beverage, events management, allied services, entertainment and recreation, tourism research and education, tourism planning and development and other tourism services necessary for the formation of the students to become well rounded and high-spirited Tourism Professionals imbued with Christian ethics and virtues.
• Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management (BS-HRM) - The Hotel and Restaurant Management Curriculum provides a synthesis of different skills, concepts and principles specializing in hospitality training. It involves the study and application of practical and managerial knowledge and functions such as hotel and restaurant operations, culinary arts, food service, hospitality education and research that are essential in preparing the students to become adept future restaurateurs and hoteliers.

College Logo

The College logo differs from other UST college logos with respect to the position of the Sun and heraldic rule. While most college logos are party per fess with the sun on the field, the CTHM logo doesn't follow this convention. Instead, the Sun in his splendour is on the upper portion (canton) of the shield's dexter side. Also, the college logo doesn't follow the party per fess rule. Instead, the green is enarched to chief with the blue background.

The College has yet to have its own box logo as the college was established only in 2009.

The college logo consists of the following components and its subsequent meanings:

• Sun - represents the University.
• Globe - represents the global perspective of the institute as well as the industry; likewise, the global relations existing therein.
• Laurel leaves - represent the pillars and components of tourism which are part of the major stakeholders in education; as well as the operations and activities of these components both in the local and international scene.
• Torch - represents education.
• Flames - represent the programs of HRM (spoon and fork) and Tourism (aircraft).
• Colors blue and green - represent the mobility as well as dynamism of the tourism and hospitality industry; industry giving life and regal splendors to a destination.

Facilities

The college is housed at the ground to third floor of the Albertus Magnus Building. College facilities includes a Computer Laboratory, Chemistry Laboratory, Equipment Room, Chapel, Guidance Office, Multi-Function Room and a Micro-Biology Laboratory. Also, specialized facilities for the students and faculties alike are the Demo Room and Food Laboratory for the HRM students.

Faculty Officials

The Administration Office is located at the ground floor of the Albertus Magnus Building while the Faculty Room of the college is located at the third floor.

Administrators

Dean - Assoc. Prof. Maria Cecilia A. Tio Cuison
Regent - Rev. Fr. Romulo V. Rodriguez, OP, JCD
College Secretary - Atty. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado

Program Chairs

Tourism Program - Mr. Fredeswindo R. Medina
HRM Program - Ms. Melinda D.Torres

Faculties

Associate Professor

Assoc. Prof. Josefina R. Torres

Assistant Professors

Asst. Prof. Remedios P. Abuton
Asst. Prof. Teresita C. Bautista
Asst. Prof. Elizabeth A. Guevarra
Asst. Prof. Dennis C. Ligan
Asst. Prof. Cynthia L. Lorete
Asst. Prof. Florencio M. Manabat
Asst. Prof. Evangeline E. Timbang
Asst. Prof. Amy Mia R. Turaray

Instructors

Inst. Galcoso Alburo
Inst. Maria Carinnes P. Alejandria
Inst. Guia C. Angkaw
Inst. Robert Ray E. Arenas
Inst. Christine Concepcion F. Cabigao
Inst. Pio G. Castillo
Inst. Angelo C. De Alban
Inst. Raul T. de Leoz
Inst. Arnold C. Distor
Inst. Sheelah Joy B. Era
Inst. Peter Daniel G. Fraginal
Inst. Rosalyn D.P. Gunobgunob
Inst. Raquel C. Layco
Inst. Marella Ada V. Mancenido
Inst. Elaine Claire Marcelo
Inst. Eric B. Navarro
Inst. Maria Regina L. Policarpio
Inst. Christian Rosales
Inst. Sheryll L. Sampang
Inst. Timothy Y. Sanchez
Inst. Saleha P. Sangalang
Inst. Arnelyn M. Torres
Inst. Jojo M. Villamin

Student Organizations

• CTHM Student Council
• CTHM Chorale
• CTHM Rotaract
• CTHM RCYC
• CTHM Journal
• CTHM COMELEC
• Intenzyc Danzerge
• Hotel and Restaurant Management Society
• Pax Romana
• Students Tourism Society