Regional Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education

Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, IndonesiaMay 5, 2014

Topic: Implementation of Quality Assurance in Higher Education in the Philippines

Prepared by DR. MYRNA C. FAJARDO-RAMOSVice 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 InstitutionsSUCs – State Universities and CollegesLUCs – 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)

• 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.

B. Quality Assurance Practices and Activities of the University

• Creation of collegiate and institutional committees to do self-survey 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)

Association of Local Colleges &

Universities Commission on Accreditation (ALCUCOA)

Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges &

Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP)

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/Sciences2.Education a. Elementary b. Secondary3. Business4. Accountancy5. Entrepreneurship6. Computer Science

a. Information Technologyb. Information Managementc. Information Systems

7.Nursing8. Pharmacy9. Medical Technology10. Hospitality Management11. Travel and Tourism

12. Social Work13. Agriculture14. Criminal Justice15. Engineering

a. Civilb. Chemicalc. Computerd. Electricale. Mechanicalf. Industrialg. Electronics and Communicationsh. Manufacturing Engineering and

Management

PROGRAMS ACCREDITED BY PAASCU

16. Radiologic Technology17. Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy18.Nutrition and Dietetics19.Interior Design/ Fine Arts20.Basic Medical Education21.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=196http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/2013/08/10/pcnc-stress-strict-compliance-ngo-accreditation-297058DLSU-D Quality Assurance OfficeHE in Numbers-Higher Education Institutions