SKSU Presidents

Nov. 23, 2023 - Present
OIC President
Dr. Jesusa D. Ortuoste

Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU)

On November 23, 2023, Dr. Jesusa D. Ortuoste was appointed as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) President of Sultan Kudarat State University. Before assuming this role, she served as the Vice President for Academic Affairs, where she led the AACCUP Institutional Accreditation and the accreditation of various degree programs. She also oversaw the reclassification of faculty members under JC No. 3, s. 2022, and facilitated faculty merit promotions.

She also served in various administrative roles at SKSU, including Dean of the College of Agriculture, Executive Director, and Vice President for Resource Generation. Additionally, Dr. Ortuoste was a recipient of a scholarship program in Australia, sponsored by the Mindanao Development Authority. Her vision and dedication continue to propel the university towards new heights of achievement and innovation.

2022 - 2023
4th University President
Dr. Samson L. Molao

Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU)

2014 - 2022
3rd University President
Dr. Rolando F. Hechanova

Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU)

As it embarks new challenges on August 12, 2014, Dr. Rolando F. Hechanova, the 3rd President of SKSU took his oath. Embodied by his deep sense of commitment, dedication to public service and unique leadership he was able to soar high SKSU through the spring our numerous infrastructure projects, promotions of faculty through the implementation of NBC 461, Cycles 4-7, more Accredited programs in various colleges by the AACCUP, and more CHED compliant curricular programs, increase passing rate making licensure examination for Criminologist, Nursing, Education and Agriculture has produced topnotchers.

With the Outstanding performance of Dr. Rolando F. Hechanova, he was appointed for another four years as SKSU President on August 13, 2018. With his reappointment, the momentum never stops, it still goes on as it embarks a new chapter.

2008 - 2014
2nd President
Dr. Teresita L. Cambel

Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU)

Dr. Teresita L. Cambel, the second president and the 1st Lady president with her dedication, persistence and strong will, pursued the dream of the University hood. With the collaborative effort, diligence and persistence of all personnel, on January 18, 2010, through a sponsorship by then Cong. Pax S. Mangudadatu, Al Hadj and Cong. Arnulfo F. Go in congress, and Sen. Manuel A., converting Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College to Sultan Kudarat State University.

1990-2008
1st President
Dr. Nelson T. Binag

Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College (SKPSC)

The institution started under the visionary and dynamic leadership of its first and longest serving President, Dr. Nelson T. Binag. Guided by its pragmatic policies his unique leadership brought SKPSC to a milestone. The institution steadfastly offers flagship  programs that help develop home-grown industries through the utilization of indigenous resources and raw materials abundant in the locality of every campus. Later, SKPSC extended its academic affiliations by initiating programs in Senator Ninoy Aquino, Glan, Bagumbayan and Surallah. Then, the Administration Center Central Site and Services (ACCESS) campus was established as its central seat at Brgy. 2, EJC Montilla, Tacurong City.