My dream is to turn XU into the best Xavier University for the 21st century.  I will do my utmost to lead XU – Ateneo de Cagayan as a flourishing Filipino, Catholic and Jesuit academic institution serving vigorously and creatively the needs of Mindanao, the Philippines and Asia-Pacific.

My aspiration is for XU to intensify its cura personalis focus on students which develops their minds and hearts and especially their consciences so that they become heroic leaders who will serve with integrity and compassion. Our students should be prepared to live extraordinary lives inspired and strengthened by our Lord Jesus.

My hope is that XU will strengthen its commitment to meet the highest standards in teaching, instruction, academic inquiry and formation.  This commitment should involve solid academic content and innovative learning methods most appropriate in our globalized world.

My ardent wish is for XU to expand and deepen its research and social outreach so that the university can contribute dynamically to poverty alleviation, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development of Mindanao and the country.

My delight would be for XU to fortify its growing commitment to faith and justice; to faith and dialogue with cultures and other religions; to faith and caring for creation. This faith commitment is what will make the whole of Ateneo de Cagayan much greater than the sum of its parts.

I invite the XU community to share these dreams and be companions in pursuing these aspirations, ad maiorem Dei gloriam!

 

Fr Roberto C Yap SJ

University President