INTRODUCTION Universidad de Zamboanga (UZ) is a private university in Zamboanga City, Philippines, founded on October 12, 1948 by Arturo Eustaquio,

Sr. It was formerly known as Zamboanga A.E. Colleges until it was changed to Universidad de Zamboanga in 2005, the year it was granted university status. UZ holds 25% of all college enrolment in region 9 Western Mindanao. It has 8 campuses spread out in an area of more than 130 hectares in and outside of the city. These campuses include the Main Campus in barangay Tetuan, City Campus, Cabatangan Campus, Pasonanca Campus, Veterans Campus, San Jose Campus, Canelar Campus and the Ipil Campus in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. UZ has 2 Highschools namely Arturo Eustaquio Memorial Science Highschool and the UZ Technical High school. HISTORY

On October 12, 1948, Engr. Arturo Eustaquio Sr. founded the Zamboanga Arturo Eustaquio Colleges. He was passionately driven by the dream of a school that embodies the ideals and aspirations of the youth, a school for everybody regardless of social standing, culture, religion, and political affiliation.

Inspired by his own life story as a once struggling UP scholar, he dreamt of building better lives through hard work and education.

The location of ZAEC in the heart of the culturally diverse city of Zamboanga makes the institution a focal point for peaceful coexistence, caring culture, and scholarship growth for a multi-ethnic student body.

Today, ZAEC gears up for greater heights and continues to strive for excellence as it lives up to its motto: "Education for Service and for everyone" 1948 - Engineer Arturo Francisco Eustaquio founded the Zamboanga Arturo Eustaquio Colleges (ZAEC), opened its doors to 479 high school and college students. Classes were held at the former Mendoza Building, where Young Mart is now located.

ZAEC initially offered a complete academic Secondary Course, Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE), Liberal Arts (AB) and Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC).

1949 - First High School Graduation ZAECs Complete Academic Secondary Course was given government recognition. There was a tremendous increase in enrollment and to accommodate enrollees ZAEC left the Mendoza Building and moved to its new home (its present location) - the city campus. 1951 - Bachelor of Laws was offered and phased out in 1996. 1955 - Bachelor of Arts (AB) with majors in English, Filipino, History has earned government recognition. 1956 - One-Year course in Pre- Nursing (up to summer of 79) and Graduate Course in Education M.A.which lasted up to 1962 and was offered again in 1969, One-Year course in Secretarial was initially offered.

1969 - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) and Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChe) were first offered. 1970 - Two-Year Course in Foreign Service and Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT) were first offered. 1971 - Two-Year Course in Architecture was offered. 1973 - Two-Year Junior Secretarial Course was first offered. 1974 - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) earned government recognition. 1975 - Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT) earned government recognition.

Master in Business Administration (MBA) was offered.

1976 - One-Year Course in Retail Merchandising; One-Year Course in Warehousing; One-Year Course in Salesmanship; Bachelor of Science in Secretarial Administration (BSSA); Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BS Crim) were first offered ; and Two-Year course in Plumbing Engineering was given government recognition. 1977 - Graduate Course in Master of Arts in Education (MA) was given government recognition. Master in Public Administration (MPA) and Associate in Criminology were given government recognition. 1978 - Master of Arts in Education major in Filipino was offered. 1979 - Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSCHE) and Master in Business Administration (MBA) earned government recognition.

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Technology (BAT) was first offered. Bachelor of Science in Secretarial Administration (BSSA) earned government recognition.

Two-Year Course in Junior Secretarial Administration (BSSA) with majors in Medical Secretarial, Computer Secretarial and Office Management. Earned government recognition.

1982 - Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BS Criminology) earned government recognition. 1984 - Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business (BSAB) was offered.

An Agricultural Technology (2 years) earned government recognition. Master in Public Administration (MPA) earned government recognition.

1990- Associate in Commercial Science and Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) was first offered.

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business (BSAB) earned government recognition.

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) earned government recognition.

1991 - Two-Year Course in Respiratory therapy and Three-Year Associate in Radiologic Technology were first offered.

The ZAEC Community Medical Center opened its doors for the first time.

ZAEC academic High School was temporarily closed and converted to ZAEC Technical High School.

ZAEC Technical High School opened with an initial enrollment of 50 first year students. It emphasizes the teaching of technical skills to its students.

Three-Year Associate in Radiologic Technology (ART) earned government Recognition.

One-year Health Aid Course, Dental Technology, Two-year Electrocardiogram Technology, Engineering Computer (BSCOE) Technology, and Bachelor of of Science in in Computer and

Bachelor

Science

Electronics

Communications Engineering (BSECE) were offered. 1992 - Computer Secretarial, Bachelor of Science in Secretarial Administration major in Computer Education and Doctor in Education were offered.

Three-Year Associate in Geodetic Engineering (AGOE), Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) were first offered.

Two-Year course in Respiratory Therapy earned government recognition. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy was offered. Electrocardiogram Technology earned government recognition.

Two-Year Dental Technology earned government recognition.

1994 - Accreditation (Level I) for the ZAEC College of Education and Liberal Arts from the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities, Commission on Accreditation for having satisfactorily met the standards all the requirements of the PACUCOA. 1995 - Master in Library Science was offered. 1996 - Hansel and Gretel Early Childhood Educational Centre was opened. 1997 - Master of Science in Criminology was first offered.

ZAEC Net Access tied up with Mozcom Manila to be an Internet Provider in Zamboanga City.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCoE) and Associate in Computer Engineering earned government recognition.

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology was offered. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology earned government recognition.

Master of Science in Criminology earned government recognition. Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education earned government recognition.

1999 - Accreditation (Level II) for Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the Philippines Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation for having satisfactorily met the standards and fulfilled the requirements of PACUCOA.

The Summit Centre,a multi-purpose indoor sport arena with a seating capacity of 10,000 was opened.

ZAEC hosted the first PBA game held here in Zamboanga City at SUMMIT CENTRE.

2000 - The Criminology Academy training ground in Cabatangan Campus was established.

CISCO System, Inc. tie-up with ZAEC through the CISCO Networking Academy Program to develop highly skilled workforce to answer the explosive demand for Internet related skills in the world market.

Information Communications Technology (ICT) was then offered.

2002 - ZAEC extended its doors to more students in Mindanao by opening ZAEC Ipil. Which is 150 kilometers of Zamboanga City. 2003- The Certification International (CI) formally grants ISO:9001-2000 Certification to ZAEC Educational Support Services. 2004 - November 31, 2005 and December 1, 2005 CHED Technical Team Visit for University Application 2005 - April 4, CHED Commissioners Final Ocular Inspection for University Application. April 11, 2:00 p.m. CHEDs official granting of university status to ZAEC as UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA.

OUR VISION Inspired by our creed Educacion es Libertad, Universidad de Zamboanga aims to be the Center of Excellence by providing accessible and in-demand programs designed according to the highest academic and professional standards for national development.

OUR MISSION The university is committed to provide quality education through technology-based instruction, research, social responsibility and quality management system dedicated to the well-being and noble interests not only for our investing partners and employees, but above all, those of our valued learners.

Hiring and Selection Process

1.0

Objective: To ensure efficient and suitable selection of applicants and timely deployment of competent employees.

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Scope:

This procedure defines the actions and responsibilities of the HRD Staff in hiring suitable and competent employees.

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Definition:

HR RFP

- Human Resource - Request for Personnel

RTW - Report to Work BI - Background Investigation

TOR - Transcript of Records

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References: RF-HRD-001 - Job Description RF-HRD-003 - Interviewers Guide RF-HRD-004 - Basic Orientation Guide

RE-HRD-005 - Hiring & Selection Report

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Records:

FO-HRD-006 - Request for Personnel FO-HRD-009 - Background Check Form FO-HRD-010 - Report to Work Order FO-HRD-015 - Acknowledgement FO-HRD-031 - Probationary Appointment FO-HRD-033 - Temporary Project Employee Contract LB-HRD-001 - Hiring and Selection Logbook

6.0 Procedure Flowchart:

Start Approved Request for Personnel (RFP) HR Specialist Receive approved RFP HR Specialist Credentials Resume Application Letter/Form Post vacancy/hiring and qualifications HR Specialist Receive Application Letters, Resume and Credentials HR Specialist Shortlist applicants HR Specialist Schedule qualified applicants for interview HR Specialist Conduct initial interview HR Specialist File and maintain records No Ok? Note 1 HR Specialist Conduct BI Yes

Background Check Form

A HR Specialist Inform applicant and file and maintain records No Ok? Note 2 HR Specialist Advise applicant to take Psychological Exam and Teaching Aptitude Test (if applying for Teaching Post) and other relevant tests Yes

No

Passed? Note 3 HR Specialist Advise applicant to come for interview with requesting Department Head/ Dean and for Teaching Demo (if applying for Teaching Post) HR Specialist Inform applicant and file and maintain records No Ok? Yes HR Specialist Schedule applicant for final interview with the HR Director and VPs concern HR Specialist Inform applicant and file and maintain records No Ok? Yes

B Note 4 HR Specialist Advise applicant to accomplish and/or submit employment requirements HR Specialist Receive employment requirements and check if complete and proper HR Specialist Advise applicant to complete/re-submit Yes

No

Ok? Note 5 HR Specialist Yes

Company ID Teachers Contract RTW

Issue Report to Work Order and/or Teachers Contract (if for teaching Post) and facilitate ID processing HR Specialist Job Description Conduct basic orientation and/or issue appointment (if for Administrative Post) HR Specialist Deploy newly hired employee HR Specialist File and maintain records End

Appointment

Notes: 1. Background check will be conducted basing on submitted records, personal and professional references, and previous employment. 2. Passing rate for the Psychological Exam/TAT is 90% for regular positions. Applicants for positions that are on a casual or contractual basis and for skilled workers will still be required to take the Psychological Exam for personal profiling purpose only but need not attain the 90% passing rate to be considered for employment. Other tests may be required depending on the position applied for i.e. visual and typing tests for encoders, driving test for drivers etc. Below 90% Psychological Exam result may be considered if other relevant tests show positive results. 3. Results of the Teaching Demo conducted shall be forwarded to HRD. 4. Employment Requirements are: a. Barangay Clearance b. Police/NBI Clearance c. Certificate of Employment d. Cedula e. SSS, Phil Health, Pag-ibig, TIN f. Drug Test/X-Ray, Physical Examination Result g. Marriage Contract and Birth Certificate of Dependents if applicable h. Certificate of PRC License (for teachers) i. j. Trainings/Seminars Certificates Transcript of Records

5. Appointments for Probationary and Regular posts shall be reviewed and signed by the CEO. Appointments for casual and project-based posts shall be reviewed and signed by the Vice President for Administration. COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATION Hiring and selection of employees in an organization is not an easy process that the human resource departments are doing. It is not about just getting or recruiting all the intelligent and smart applicants. It is about the process of selecting the right employee for that vacant position in the organization. For me it is about the formula of selecting the appropriate personnel for the right position to be resulted in achieving the goals and objective of the organization. The recruitment process has been always the key asset of an organization to successful in achieving its goal. With the correct recruitment of an employee, organizations will be filled out with competent employees. As a result organizational objectives will be easily obtained and achieved. I can say that the hiring and selection process of the Universidad De Zamboanga though its a susceptible but sensible process. It only proves that the applicants are being screened well, so that they can really ensure that they will be able to choose or hire the right personnel for a certain personnel position. The recruitment process of the said university has been able to meet its hiring and selection objective, which is to ensure efficient and suitable selection of applicants an timely deployment of competent employees. It is because of the organized hiring and selection process of the said organization.

As we can see in the procedure flowchart of the hiring and selection process of the Universidad De Zamboanga, since from the beginning of the recruitment process until the end, the applicants are being guided well. Such as orientation, the newly hired applicants are being oriented before they deploy the personnel to their assigned position. Lastly, I can only recommend for the said university to post their job vacancy in every university so that more potential applicant will be given more chance and be notified. Also to give more priority to those who have been newly graduated student to have a job.