To reinforce the quality of educational programs, six curricular programs of Central Luzon State University (CLSU) were subjected to a virtual survey visit by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), held from September 5-9, 2022.
The online accreditation covered the following: Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Management, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics for Level I accreditation, while the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Master in Biological Sciences (Biology Education), Master in Veterinary Studies were evaluated for Level III-Phase I.
During the opening program, University President Edgar A. Orden extended his gratitude to the AACUP team of accreditors and the members of the local accreditation task force for their continuous assistance and commitment to improving the curricular offerings of the University.
“This undertaking clearly shows your commitment to further improve our standard of education, to produce highly-competitive and work-ready graduates who can keep up with the emerging needs of the industry,” said Dr. Orden.
A total of 15 accreditors from the different state universities and colleges in the Philippines joined the opening program headed by Dr. Lawrence Anthony U. Dollente of the University of Southern Mindanao, overall coordinator for Level 1 accreditation, and Dr. Isidro L. Duran of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, the overall coordinator for Level III Phase 1 accreditation.
“The AACCUP accreditation is a gathering of leaders in promoting academic excellence. In this academic exercise, we are helping each other to ensure that we provide the best quality of educational experience to the new breed of students who will inherit this country,” said Dr. Theody B. Sayco, Dean of the College of Engineering and OIC of the Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The five-day accreditation will feature different presentations per program, a review of documents, interviews with students and faculty, and virtual tour of facilities.