Regional Conference on Quality
Assurance in Higher Education
Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
May 5, 2014
Topic: Implementation of Quality Assurance in Higher
Education in the Philippines
Prepared by DR. MYRNA C. FAJARDO-RAMOS
Vice Chancellor for Mission, External Affairs and Advancement
De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, Philippines
HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN THE PHILIPPINES
Table 1. Distribution of Higher Education Institutions by Institution Type: AY 2011/12
Legend:
HEIs – Higher Education Institutions
SUCs – State Universities and Colleges
LUCs – Local Universities and Colleges
HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN THE PHILIPPINES
TWO WAYS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE MECHANISM:
1. Internal Quality Assurance (DLSU-D)
A. Creation of Institutional Offices
1. Planning Office (Presidential Management Office [PMO])
2. Quality Assurance Office (QAO) – academic, operations,
and environment
3. Environmental Resource Management Office (ERMAC)
B. Quality Assurance Practices and Activities of the University
• Quality assurance practices are embedded in the over-all
University operation. These are emphasized during
planning and evaluation sessions of administrators.
• Existence of the Quality Assurance office that coordinates
all quality assurance activities of the University.
• Involvement of all sectors in carrying out self-survey
among students, support staff, faculty members, alumni
and administrators.
• Creation of collegiate and institutional committees to do selfsurvey activities.
• Presence of steering committee that oversees self-survey
activities.
• Very close coordination among academic departments and
colleges, administrative units and support committees.
• Carrying out regular meetings and discussions to further
support self-survey by best features and recommendations
from the perspective of all sectors.
• Putting premium on efficient documentation of developments,
programs, projects, and events.
• Holding orientation for new key personnel to ensure
credibility of QA efforts.
• Close coordination with PAASCU, the premiere accrediting
agency in the country.
C. Accreditation Profile
• 22 programs with Level IV PAASCU Accreditation
• The Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines
(FAAP) granted DLSU-D LEVEL IV, the highest level of PAASCU
Accreditation in December 2011 in four (4) basic program of:
• Education
• Liberal Arts
• Science
• Business and Accountancy
• 1 program with Level II
• 5 programs due for formal survey in September 2014
• 10 graduate programs with Level II and 5 programs with Level
I Accreditation
2. External Quality Assurance (DLSU-D)
•
Private HEI Accrediting Agencies
The Federation of Accrediting
Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP)
Philippine
Accrediting
Association of
Schools, Colleges
& Universities
(PAASCU)
Philippine Association of
Colleges & Universities
Commission on
Accreditation
(PACUCOA)
Association of Christian Schools
Colleges & Universities
(ACSCU-AAI)
•
Public HEI Accrediting Agencies
National Network of Quality Assurance
Agencies (NNQAA)
Accrediting Agency
of Chartered
Colleges &
Universities in the
Philippines
(AACCUP)
Association of
Local Colleges &
Universities
Commission on
Accreditation
(ALCUCOA)
PAASCU is a founding member of the following
International Organizations/Agencies:


Institutional Network for Quality Assurance
Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE)
Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN)
and affiliated with:
 Council for Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA)
 National Committee on Foreign Medical
Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA)
Advantages/Benefits as Member in PAASCU
The accrediting agency:

Gives the institution and its administration a sense of
direction based on clearer self-image, prestige for
member schools.

Facilitates easy transfer of students and guides the
parents and students in the choice of worthy schools.
THE BENEFITS/INCENTIVES FOR LEVEL IV STATUS
• Full administrative and financial (tuition and other fees/charges)
deregulation from Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
• Authority to revise the curriculum and to graduate students from
accredited courses/programs in the levels accredited without the
issuance of Special Orders (S.O.) by CHED.
• Given priority in the awards of grants/subsidies or funding assistance
from CHED.
• Right to use the word “ACCREDITED” on its publication/advertisement
pursuant to CHED policies and rules.
• Limited visitation, inspection and/or supervision by CHED supervisory
personnel or representatives.
• Grant of full autonomy for the program for the duration of its Level IV
accredited status.
• Right to offer new graduate programs allied to existing Level IV
courses, open learning/distance education and extension classes
without need for prior approval by CHED provided that the concerned
CHED Regional Office is duly informed.
PROGRAMS ACCREDITED BY PAASCU
In 1957, PAASCU began accrediting in the tertiary level programs in Liberal
Arts, Education and Commerce. Presently, PAASCU accredits the following
programs:
1. Liberal Arts/Sciences
2. Education
a. Elementary
b. Secondary
3. Business
4. Accountancy
5. Entrepreneurship
6. Computer Science
a. Information Technology
b. Information Management
c. Information Systems
7.Nursing
8. Pharmacy
9. Medical Technology
10. Hospitality Management
11. Travel and Tourism
12. Social Work
13. Agriculture
14. Criminal Justice
15. Engineering
a. Civil
b. Chemical
c. Computer
d. Electrical
e. Mechanical
f. Industrial
g. Electronics and Communications
h. Manufacturing Engineering and
Management
PROGRAMS ACCREDITED BY PAASCU
16. Radiologic Technology
17. Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy
18. Nutrition and Dietetics
19. Interior Design/ Fine Arts
20. Basic Medical Education
21. Graduate Education
a. Arts and Sciences
b. Education
c. Business Administration
d. Public Health
e. Nursing
AREAS EVALUATED IN THE SURVEY
During the survey visit, the following eight (8) areas are evaluated:
• Purpose and Objectives
• Community Involvement
• Faculty
• Instruction
• Library
• Laboratories
• Physical Plant
• Student Services
• Administration
OTHER ACCREDITATIONS WE RECEIVED:
1.
Dark Green Status – granted 7 years accreditation by Dark
Green School (DGS) of the Environmental Education Network of
the Philippines, Inc. (EENP) on February 24, 2009
OTHER ACCREDITATIONS WE RECEIVED:
OTHER ACCREDITATIONS WE RECEIVED:
OTHER ACCREDITATIONS WE RECEIVED:
1.
Granted by Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
Board – for donee institution status (May 20, 2010)
QUOTES
“Quality is everyone’s
responsibility and we never
have to stop getting better”
– W.E. Deming-Jimena
Calfa
SOURCE:
http://www.paascu.org.ph/home2012/?page_id=196
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/2013/08/10/pcnc-stress-strict-compliance-ngo-accreditation-297058
DLSU-D Quality Assurance Office
HE in Numbers-Higher Education Institutions