Davao Del Sur State College, located in Digos city, Davao del Sur, is formerly a satellite campus of the Southern Philippines Agribusiness and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST) whose main campus is located in Malita, Davao Occidental.

On October 3, 2016, Rep. Lorna P. Bautista-Bandigan filed House Bill 3927 entitled: “An Act Removing the Digos City Campus as Part of the Southern Philippines Agribusiness and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST), Appropriating Funds Therefore and for other Purposes”.

Rep. Mercedes “Didi” C. Cagas filed House Bill 5243 with Rep. Jose Antonio Sy- Alvarado as co-author. The bill was titled: “An Act Converting the Southern Philippines Agribusiness and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST) Davao del Sur Campuses Into a State College to be known as Davao del Sur State College and Appropriating Funds Therefore”. The bill was filed on March 14, 2017.

Rep. Cagas and Rep. Bandigan agreed to consolidate their respective bills which gave rise to House Bill 6715- “An Act Separating the Southern Philippines Agribusiness and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST)- Digos Campus in the City of Digos, Davao del Sur from the SPAMAST in the Municipality of Malita, Davao Occidental, and Converting it into A State College to be known as the Davao Del Sur State College, and Appropriating Funds Therefore”. The bill was approved by the House of Representatives on December 11, 2017.

On August 28, 2018, the Senate accepted the request by the Lower House for a conference on House Bill 6715. The Senate approved the conference committee report on November 27, 2018. It was also approved by Congress on the following day. They agreed on the final title- “An Act Separating the Southern Philippines Agribusiness and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST)- Digos Campus in the City of Digos, Davao del Sur from the SPAMAST in the Municipality of Malita, Davao Occidental, and Converting it into A State College to be known as the Davao Del Sur State College, and Appropriating Funds Therefore”.

The Bill was signed into law by President Rodrigo R. Duterte on February 21, 2019. It is now known as Republic Act 11220. Through this law, Davao Del Sur State College became the 112th Public Higher Education Institution in the country.

Having complied with all the CHED requirements, the conversion of the college was certified by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) en banc by virtue of Resolution No. 494-2019, on August 13, 2019.

Dr. Maricar Casquejo, the Regional Director of the CHED Region XI was designated as the officer In-charge of DSSC from December 12, 2019 to September 27, 2020.

On September 28, 2020, after a thorough search, the DSSC Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Augie E. Fuentes as the First President of the College.

On January 8, 2021, through BOT Approval, Mabell B. Brigole, RL is hired as the College Librarian III with the assistance of Ms. Joe Marie R. Caballero as the Library Staff and Carl Jr. M. Rehang, as the Web Developer/Technical Staff .

Vision
Internationally-recognized quality-driven State Institution of Higher Learning.

Mission
We are Committed to provide an innovate academic environment with highest standards in Instruction, Research, Extension and Production while preserving the culture and ecosystem for a transformative experience of our stakeplayers.

Goals
The DSSC Learning Resource Center (LRC) shall provide support for instruction, research, extension production and other activities of its clientele with the use of organized and relevant resources.

Universitas Sultan Agung (Unissula) is an Islamic university located in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. Founded in 1962, the university is named after Sultan Agung, the third Sultan of Mataram, who reigned from 1613 to 1645.

The university offers over 31 undergraduate programs, seven graduate programs, and three doctoral programs across a variety of fields, including medicine, dentistry, engineering, law, economics, Islamic studies, nursing, industrial technology, language and communication, education, and psychology.

Unissula is also home to several research institutes, such as the Institute for Human Resources Development, the Institute for Research and Community Services, the Institute for Academic Development and Quality Assurance, and the Institute for the Learning and Application of Islamic Values.

Islamic Junior High School Al Azhar 14 Semarang began its teaching and learning activities in the 2002/2003 academic year. As part of the Al Azhar school network, SMP Islam Al Azhar 14 Semarang will always adhere to the ideals, vision, and mission of the Al Azhar Islamic Boarding School Foundation, which was founded by BUYA HAMKA on April 7, 1952. Today, more than 200 educational units have been established across Indonesia, including in Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and West Nusa Tenggara, in an effort to realize high-quality Islamic education.

In 2022, SMP Islam Al Azhar 14 Semarang was designated as an Implementing School for the School of Movement program by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Curriculum
SMP Islam Al Azhar 14 Semarang implements the Merdeka Curriculum, which focuses on the holistic development of students' learning outcomes, covering both competencies (literacy-numeracy) and character. This is supported by excellent human resources (school leaders and teachers).

Al Azhar Education Vision
To create Muslim scholars who are devout, noble in character, physically and mentally healthy, intelligent, capable, and skilled; who believe in themselves, possess a strong personality, have a fighting spirit, and are also capable of developing themselves and their families. They should be responsible for the development of the ummah (community) and the nation.

Vision of SMP Islam Al Azhar 14
To build an Islamic school culture that excels in achievements and has environmental awareness.

Mission of SMP Islam Al Azhar 14
To enhance students' profile in terms of devotion to Allah SWT.

To implement learning based on manners, through habituation in behavior, whether in speech, writing, or actions.

To improve the quality of graduates who are well-mannered, intelligent, and globally competitive.

To foster a sense of social righteousness by encouraging daily charity (infaq) and empathy towards others.

To create engaging, enjoyable, and character-building learning experiences that strengthen the six dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile.

To develop students’ talents and interests in order to achieve both academic and non-academic success.

To nurture an entrepreneurial spirit and self-reliant learning in the pursuit of success through projects.

To cultivate a culture of literacy supported by adequate facilities.

To strengthen nationalism through programs that introduce local and national culture and wisdom.

To instill an attitude of environmental concern.

To implement school management that focuses on excellent education management and services.