Technology (BSIT). Conversion to State University The Philippine House of Representatives received on September 19, 2018, House Bill Numbered 8263 introduced by Representative Evelyn P. Mellana converting the Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology into a state university to be known as Agusan del Sur State University. In the current 18th Congress Representative Eddiebong Plaza refiled the bill as HB 3184 and was transmitted to the Senate as HB 7019. Senator Marcos filed SBN 1689 as counterpart bill in the Upper House. The bill was taken up recently by the Committee on Higher and Technical Education. A thorough evaluation of ASSCAT was scheduled prior to Committee approval. On January 30, 2019, the Philippine House of Representatives received a report from the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education, Appropriations, and Ways and Means recommending the approval of House Bill No. 8916 in substitution of House Bill No. 8263 converting the Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology into a state university to be known as the Agusan del Sur State University. On August 4, 2021, President Rodrigo Duterte signed R.A 11586 which converts the state college into a university with its new name, Agusan del Sur State University. Instruction The college continues to tune its baccalaureate programs to the country's development needs. ASSCAT's agricultural programs support the provincial and regional thrusts as spelled out in the Caraga Medium Term Development Plan. Home and Food Technology and other allied courses are offered. There is a two-year diploma in Inland Fishery Technology. Short-term computer courses are available. The college pursues AACCUP accreditation on all degree programs. On October 25, 2011, Juarlito V. Garcines was appointed college president at CHED Central Office. nine degree programs were offered: Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (BAT) BS Agriculture major in Horticulture, Animal Science BS Agribusiness BSE major in Biology, Mathematics and Technology and Livelihood Education Bachelor of Elementary Education BS Agricultural Engineering BS Electronics and Communication Engineering BS Information Technology The library was a donation from the Bunawan LGU through the effort of Mayor Gilbert G. Elorde. Books and electronic resources such as VHS, CDs and transparencies worth about 4.5 million were donated by Congressman Rodolfo G. Plaza, who also assisted with the installation of the College Speech Laboratory. Production The proceeds from Income Generating Projects (IGP) have augmented the services and facilities needed by the students and faculty. In particular, the