Institutional Strategic Plan 2010-2015 copy for _________________

September 28, 2010

convergence: The Stakeholders Dialogue

Last September 24, 2010, the Management called for the convergence: The Stakeholders
Dialogue to present the College’s Strategic Plan for 2010-2015 to the representatives of the
different stakeholders. The event, the first of a series, was participated in by the four (4)
sectors: (1) Student Leaders, composed of Student Council Officers, The Centerpost Editorial
Board, Recognized Student Organization Presidents, and Class Presidents; (2) MDC Alumni
Association, composed of Officers, Alumni Faculty, and Representatives; (3) Administrators,
composed of Unit Heads, Coordinators and Academic Administrators; (4) Faculty and
Employees. The plans presented were the product of the Strategic Planning Conference
conducted last December 2009 and January 2010. The Management chose to call on initially
the student leaders and MDCAA officers, knowing that they will objectively cascade what was
presented in the dialogue to their respective constituents.

Building on Strong Foundations: Strategic Plan 2010-2015

The Management outlined the College’s direction for the next six (6) years leading to the
College’s 40th or Ruby Anniversary based on the institutional seven-point agenda, namely:
Upholding Quality Instruction and Learning, Upgrading Research Competencies, Enhancing
Institutional Governance, Establishing Effective Extension Programs, Forging Networks and
Linkages, Sustaining Financial Viability, and Creating an Institutional Identity.

Upholding Quality Instruction and Learning

The main thrust of the College, as an institution of higher learning, is to sustain the high
quality of education established throughout the College’s 35 years. Core to this plan is
to go through and pass the accreditation processes by private and government
accrediting bodies, which in a sense means “a seal of good housekeeping” for the
College because it is an affirmative appraisal of the different areas of operations such as
faculty, instruction, laboratories, administration, community involvement, library,
physical plant and student services.

 Deregulated Status
 Center of Development (Nursing)
 Commission on Higher Education Institutional Quality Assurance through
Monitoring and Evaluation (IQuAME) A Classified on Teaching (At)

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  Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities
(PAASCU) Level III Accredited (BS Nursing)
 Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on
Accreditation (PACUCOA) Level II Accredited (BS Psychology)
 Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on
Accreditation (PACUCOA) Level I Accredited (BS Holistic Nutrition with Culinary
Arts)

Upgrading Research Competencies

At the core of any educational institution is research and development. Research and
Development is indeed, the generator of new and innovative ideas that have propelled
the growth and development of industries. The College shall continue to endeavor to
advance the research competencies by building the research capabilities of the
students and faculty.

 Commission on Higher Education Accredited Research Journals

 Endowment of faculty chairs and professorships
 International publication of researches
 Center of Nursing Students’ Researches

Enhancing Institutional Governance

Equally vital in the delivery of services is making certain that the College has the best
physical facilities and equipment. Besides these, the College shall also ensure the
welfare of its human resource.

 Organizational Development
 Fully-automated campus
 College Auditorium

Establishing Effective Extension Programs

While efforts are exerted to make the College stronger internally, the College shall
likewise make certain that the lives and well-being of its other stakeholders are not
forgotten.

 Sustainable and effective development of programs for two (2) new partner
communities
 Volunteerism among all stakeholders

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 Forging Networks and Linkages
It is essential for any organization to maintain and widen its network by forging new
linkages and partnerships among its stakeholders, as well as industry regulators. The
College shall explore and establish linkages locally and abroad to allow benchmarking
with the best practices and provide the students with other training, and eventually,
work prospects.

 At least 10 scholarship benefactors

 At least four (4) international industry and educational partners

Sustaining Financial Viability

It is equally crucial that the College sustain its resources, especially in its mission to
provide only the best for its students. To this end, the College shall find new markets for its
programs, as well as expand course offerings to fulfill industry demands.

 At least four (4) new undergraduate and two (2) new graduate programs
 At least 8,000 student population

Creating an Institutional Identity

As the College looks out for its future, it is vital that the community knows what the
institution represents and stands for. In addition to increasing name recognition of the
College as one of the leading providers of world–class health care and other allied
education in the country, the College shall also strive to define the principles and ideals
that would guide its students.

 Established institutional brand

 8% of total student population scholarship grantees
 Outstanding students, leaders, athletes and graduates

Breaking New Grounds

The Management stressed the need to adapt to the changing and challenging times brought
about by the advances in science and technology, social and moral forces, and by the global
economy and environment. She likewise underscored that the College has to accept change,
knowing that the only constant thing is change. The College’s Strategic Plan for 2010-2015
brings the College straight to the process of transformation – in tune with a world that is
forever progressing. But in doing so, the College shall continuously value and uphold traditions
and carry on the high quality of education while breaking new grounds in furtherance of the

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school’s vision to become a full university. It is fitting and critical therefore, and as the
Commission on Higher Education recommends that a new identity break through, and that
Manila Doctors College transform into Manila Tytana Colleges.

MDC Honorary Chairman and Metrobank Group Chairman Dr. George S.K. Ty dedicates the
institution to his late mother, Doña Victoria Ty-Tan as part of his legacy to the Filipino people
and in the best tradition of the Filipino’s highest regard and respect for motherhood. Doña
Victoria Ty-Tan was known for her strength of character, intelligence and innate business
acumen. She never strayed from her traditional values of honesty, thrift, industry,
perseverance and compassion – passing them on to her children and grandchildren. In her later
years, she became known as a benefactress of students as she supported numerous
educational funds instituted by her family.

In giving her name to the College, it is expected therefore that the same values she embodied
will become the strong moral core of a new generation and that the students, alumni, faculty
and employees will collectively strive for excellence in achieving the highest possible goals.

As a backgrounder, the College did not start as Manila Doctors College. It was founded as
Manila Doctors Hospital School of Nursing in 1975, initially offering a three-year graduate
nursing course. In 1980, the status “College” was granted as a reflection of the School’s varied
course offerings which included BS Nursing under the College of Nursing, as well as BS
Psychology and BS Zoology under the College of Arts and Sciences. In 1993, the “Manila
Doctors College” was registered as a non-stock corporation with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC). In 2008, the College opened the BS Holistic Nutrition with Culinary Arts; in
2009, the BS Hotel and Restaurant Management; and in 2010, BS Information Technology, all
under the College of Arts and Sciences. In 2011, three (3) new programs will be opened,
namely: BS Accountancy, BS Entrepreneurship, and BS Business Administration which will be
under the new College of Accountancy and Management. The BS Hotel and Restaurant
Management shall be transferred to the new College. This expansion of academic programs
shall use the winning formula instrumental to the success of the College of Nursing.

It was discussed and deliberated in numerous meetings and planning sessions that the current
name is limiting, given that the College is starting to open non-health academic programs. The
College is also oftenly mistaken as a medical school. The decision to change the name was not
done overnight. This decision was a product of a long-term planning where various
stakeholders were involved. Even with the name change, Nursing will still remain as the
College’s flagship program. As a matter of fact, it has been expanded to include graduate and

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post-graduate courses in nursing management. The College will continue to strengthen and
expand the program to include specializations, especially with the opening of Manila GT
Medical Center, a 1,000-bed capacity state-of-the-art hospital being constructed beside the
College.

The decision shall likewise enhance the College’s current identity, solidifying its position as one
of the country’s most progressive and forward-thinking schools. Banking on the strength of the
reputation, the name change shall be presented to the general public through extensive
promotion and advertising. The name change shall be launched during the 35th Foundation
Celebration in November and shall officially take effect in June of School Year 2011-2012.

In all of these, the Management acknowledges the sentiments of its students and alumni, and
values the constructive commentaries from the academic community. The Management
believes that the plans for the College’s continuous development and betterment are a joint
effort among all stakeholders, and that cooperation and support from everyone is crucial for
those to be successful.

Thank you.

cc Student Council
The Centerpost
Recognized Student Organizations
Class Presidents
MDC Alumni Association, Inc.

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