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The first ISO 9001:2015 Surveillance Audit of Apayao State College is taking place at its Main Campus in Conner, Apayao conducted by a team of auditors from the DQS Certification Philippines, Inc., a world-renowned certification body that focuses on auditing management systems and processes.
The accredited certification body is represented by three of its experts, namely Jenny M. Barachina (Team Leader), Catherine T. Sigua, and Roy Bahala (via Zoom), who were warmly welcomed by ASC College officials and employees.
ASC seeks to establish a culture of continuous improvement in its quality management system (QMS), nearly a year after having passed the ISO 9001:2015 Stage 2 certification audit on April 12-13, 2023 and the issuance of the ISO certification and an IQNET-recognized certificate in May 2023 for having implemented and maintained a quality management system for its instruction, research and development, extension services, and other support services.
In the opening meeting, President John N. Cabansag expressed his gratitude and optimism that awaits the College as he mentioned the processes involved in the preparation beginning in January that have been spearheaded by the Quality Assurance Office. From the conduct of internal audit, ISO retooling, and management review to the recent audit simulation, he acknowledged the efforts of all employees and staff as a manifestation of commitment to maintain ISO standards.
The auditors are expected to examine today the College’s management system to verify effectiveness and compliance with the ISO standard through interviews, document review, and observing processes to gather evidence of conformity.
Among the areas being visited are student services (guidance, health services, sports services, socio-cultural services), leadership-planning to address risk & opportunities, quality objectives, and management review, academic-curriculum development, control of documented information, internal audit, research and development, human resource competency and awareness, and NSTP.
