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CLSU Subjects 3 Graduate Programs to Level IV AACCUP Accreditation

Oct. 26, 2023

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Central Luzon State University (CLSU) once again subjected three of its graduate programs to an online accreditation survey visit of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP) Inc. for its 2nd cycle under Level IV Phase II from October 25-27, 2023. The Master of Science in Aquaculture offered by the College of Fisheries and Master of Science in Education, and Doctor of Philosophy in Development Education offered by the College of Education will undergo evaluation in five areas including the number of published refereed journals, extension and community impact, employability of graduates, and excellent outcomes in research. Dr. Theody B. Sayco, College of Engineering Dean and OIC VP for Academic Affairs delivered the welcome remarks in which he expressed his gratitude to the accreditors and the local task force for their efforts in ensuring that the programs will effectively achieve their objective of providing quality education to students. Meanwhile, Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, VP for Administration and OIC of the Office of the University President, emphasized that CLSU's mandate is to provide students with the quality education in their chosen discipline, and the accreditation process can help in identifying the strength and weaknesses for each program. "An external examiner is one who objectively evaluates and identifies our strengths and weaknesses, and as we dwell on our strengths, we address our weaknesses" said Dr. Abella. Leading the AACCUP evaluators is Dr. Boyet L. Batang from Isabela State University, who introduced the accrediting task force and discussed the essence of accreditation and documents which needs to be scrutinized. The AACCUP evaluation aims to develop a culture of quality in the different SUCs to maintain excellent features and processes of the curricular programs being offered. Other activities during the accreditation are the presentation of documents for the areas to be visited, interview with students and faculty, and a virtual tour of the facilities.

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The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office III (CHEDRO III) conducted an on-site evaluation of Central Luzon State University's (CLSU) undergraduate and graduate Teacher Education programs on October 7, 2026. The evaluation team praised CLSU for its well-organized documentation, advanced facilities, highly qualified faculty, and student housing services, while also providing recommendations for continuous improvement. Representing University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, Vice President for Business Affairs Dr. Karenina B. Romualdo delivered the Pledge of Commitment. “We are committed to producing competent, compassionate, and socially responsible educators. Quality assurance remains a continuous culture that shapes our service to students and society," Dr. Romualdo stated. “ The comprehensive review covered undergraduate programs, including Elementary, Secondary, Physical, Technology and Livelihood, Early Childhood, and Culture and Arts Education, along with advanced graduate degree programs in Development Education and Science Education.

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CLSU Produces 94 New Licensed Civil Engineers, Surpasses National Passing Rate

Central Luzon State University, through the College of Engineering (CEN), continues its streak of excellence as 94 examinees successfully passed the September 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE). Continuing its upward trend this year, CLSU recorded a 55.93% passing rate for first-time examinees and 33.37% for re-examiners. With these results, the University earned an overall institutional passing rate of 46.77%, well above the national average of 37.16%. We extend our warmest congratulations to our new Civil Engineers! May you use your knowledge and licenses to build resilient infrastructure that withstands every storm and drives progress for our nation. The entire CLSU community is immensely proud of every examinee who faced the challenge with courage, dedication, and resilience. Congratulations, CLSUans!

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