| De La Salle Philippines, Inc. or DLSPI (formerly referred to as the DLSU System) can be termed as a multiversity. A dictionary definition of multiversity is a very large university with many component schools, colleges, or divisions, with widely diverse functions, and with a large staff engaged in activities other than instruction. This idea was first introduced by Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC, former president of De La Salle University, as an approach to synergically pool resources thus create a greater impact on Church and Nation.
With the rapid expansion of all the schools within the multiversity and the technological developments that globally continue to emerge, the coming together as a unit where resources may be shared and operations harmonized better serve the multiple educational needs of the Filipinos.
It all started with De La Salle University - Manila's provision of resources and expertise to establish the following schools as separate institutions, which constitute De La Salle Philippines, Inc.: De La Salle - Santiago Zobel School (1978), the De La Salle University - Dasmarinas (1987), the De La Salle - Health Sciences Campus (1987), the De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde (1988), De La Salle - Professional Schools, Inc. (1996), and just recently, De La Salle Araneta University (2002).
Today, De La Salle Philippines, Inc. is an internationally recognized Catholic institution affiliated with the worldwide network of Lasallian communities. Its component units manifest synergy of roles and resources, and serve as dynamic partners of Church and Nation in the process of social transformation.
Guided by the gospel values, the charism of St. John Baptist de La Salle, and the traditions of the Religio, Mores and Cultura, the multiversity forms Christian Achievers for God and Country, and nurtures a community that contributes to the building of a just and humane society through excellence in education, research and community service. |
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