ASC-Quality Assurance, AACCUP conclude online accreditation of 4 programs

“As we move along, we pledge to enhance our performances and align our processes manifesting in us the spirit of collaboration, life-long learning, and to be at the forefront of providing excellence in the delivery of our mandates.”

ASC President John N. Cabansag in his words of commitment and impression at the closing program of the Online Accreditation, 3rd survey, phase 2 of four program offerings at ASC Conner Campus by the Accrediting Agency for Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP) yesterday, November 17, 2023.

Pres. Cabansag earlier expressed his profound gratitude and deep appreciation for the invaluable efforts and insights of esteemed accreditors, faculty, students, alumni, and the accreditation task force spearheaded by the Quality Assurance Office thru Dr. Leandro B. Alla, OIC-Office of the QA Director who played vital roles throughout the accreditation process.

Likewise, equally compelling remarks of Dr. Nobleza C. Sadao, Graduate School Dean & College and Board Secretary revolved around the importance of accreditation as a steering rod toward achieving quality and relevant instruction in higher education.

Dr. Isidro L. Duran, the AACCUP Overall Coordinator conveyed his general impression by using acronyms of each accreditor’s first name that define the processes observed from the submission and presentation of documents to giving commendations for best practices. as well as recommendations in areas needing improvement.

In his closing remarks, Dr. Randy A. Cabilatazan, Campus Academic Dean, emphasized in the yApayao’s local dialect that strength is achieved when everyone is united, “Nu napakessa on ta nasiksikan.”

All four programs namely the Master in Public Administration (major in Program Development and Administration), Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (major in Marketing), Bachelor of Science in Agriculture(major in Animal Science and Crop Science), and the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology successfully underwent rigorous review of its documents in the areas of instruction/curriculum, faculty development, and extension followed by a Q&A virtual session with faculty, students, alumni and other stakeholders.

Eight AACCUP accreditors involved in the critical task of document scrutiny were Dr. Ronnie R. Parica (URS)-Team leader, Dr. Florenda S. Frivaldo (PUP), Dr. Gilbert Stanly D. Baylosis (ISATU), Team Leader, Dr. Victoria E. Besana (Central PSU), Engr. Joselito Totaan (UNP)- Team Leader, Dr. Isidro L. Duran (DMMMSU)-Overall Coordinator, Dr. Reynaldo T. Gelido (PangSU)- Team Leader, and Dr. Sisenando C. Masangcap, Jr., (BPSU).