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CLSU Wraps Up with Last Accreditation for the Year 2022

Dec. 05, 2022

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Before the year ends, three graduate programs of Central Luzon State University (CLSU) continued its quest on relentless pursuit of quality education by undertaking Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) accreditation from November 28 to December 2, 2022. To be relevant and meet the needs of the industry, the Master of Science in Aquaculture, Master of Science in Education, and Doctor of Philosophy in Development Education submitted their programs to a virtual survey visit for Level IV Phase 1 (2nd cycle). During the opening program, Dr. Danilo S. Vargas, Vice President for Administration delivered a message on behalf of the University President. He acknowledged the efforts of the local task force and expressed his gratitude to the esteemed accreditors. He also emphasized the importance of accreditation in calibrating the curricular programs of the university to be harmonious with the needs of the industry. “The need for continuous conduct of accreditation of all our curricular offerings is imperative to ensuring that our educational activities are compliant to the outcomes-based quality assurance to keep in tune with the industry’s needs, and to ensure that it remains equal in terms of quality in comparable institutions,” VP Vargas said. The accreditors were composed of seven esteemed professors from different State Universities and Colleges in the country: for the Master of Science in Aquaculture, Dr. Lota A. Creencia from Western Philippines University, Dr. Suzette Q. Palla from Iloilo State College of Fisheries; for the Master of Science in Education, Dr. Marietta B. Arinto from Leyte Normal University, Dr. Erlinda J.Porcincula from Camarines Norte State College; and for the Doctor of Philosophy in Development Education, Dr. Erlinda S. Jiz De Ortega from Camarines Norte State College and Dr. Laureana M. Lingan from Cagayan State University and for the library Dr. Anita C. Sornito from the University of Southern Mindanao. During the closing program, the Overall Coordinator Dr. Laureana M. Lingan conveyed the overall impression of the accreditors. She commended the punctuality of the local task force in responding to the request of her co-accreditors. She also expressed her gratitude to the university for the trust and friendship that comes during the accreditation process. Vice President for Academic Affairs Renato G. Reyes delivered the pledge of commitment. He ensured that CLSU will remain united in its desire to continually evaluate its program. He also expressed his gratitude to the accreditors for identifying the strength and weaknesses of each program. This accreditation is said to be the last for this year.

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