op@clsu.edu.ph (044) 940 8785
CLSU Logo

Central Luzon State University

Science City of Muñoz, 3120 Nueva Ecija, Philippines

University

Two Graduate Programs undergo Level 1 AACCUP Accreditation

Jul. 04, 2023

Stratcom | SCO

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) subjects the Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling (MS Guidance Counseling) program offered by the College of Education, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Development Communication (PhD DevCom) of the College of Arts and Social Sciences for Level 1 accreditation of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP) from July 3-7, 2023.   The AACUP fielded esteemed professors from different state universities as accreditors led by Dr. Loreta Vivian R. Galima from Nueva Vizcaya State University. Other members of the accrediting team include Dr. Angelina C. Paquibot and Dr. Cristie Marie C. Dalisay (Occidental Mindoro State College), Dr. Benedict O. Medina (Batangas State University), Prof. Anna Roffel O. Lozada (Marinduque State College), and Dr. Lauren P. Lipaan (Benguet State University).   During the opening program, Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, acting VP for Academic Affairs acknowledged the local accreditation task force and their respective area program headed by Dr. Marife De Torres (PHD DevCom) and Dr. Ma. Ruby Hiyasmin Delos Santos (MS Guidance Counseling) for taking on the challenge and subjecting their programs to the online accreditation to further improve the curricular offering of their respective college.   “All of our academic and educational activities must undergo continuous accreditation to ensure that they are up to standard with an outcome-based approach to provide the demand and needs of the industry,” Dr. Velasco added.   Furthermore, Dr. Edgar A. Orden, University President, emphasized the importance of this academic exercise for CLSU and expressed his appreciation as this will further strengthen the graduate programs of the university.   “To our accreditors, I believe that your valuable comments, suggestions, and even questions will help us enhance and improve these curricular offerings” said Dr. Orden.   The five-day online accreditation will evaluate the areas of research, extension, physical facilities, and support to students and faculty among others.  

Other Stories

TESO Continues CAT Promotion Through Pencil Donation Drive

Passed from the hands of hopeful dreamers to the hands of young learners, the Testing and Evaluation Services Office (TESO) continues its promotion of the CLSU Admission Test (CAT) while extending support to the primary learners of the DepEd-CLSU Elementary Laboratory School through a Pencil Donation Drive themed “Ang Lapis Mo, Ang Susulat sa mga Pangarap Ko” on September 28, 2026. University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella led the distribution of 1,300 pencils to 600 pupils, alongside Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, Head of the Testing and Evaluation Center Dr. Elmer D. Dela Rosa, and School Principal Jocelyn De Guzman. The Pencil Donation Drive forms part of the CAT promotion campaign and was made possible through the contributions of examinees who took the previous CAT.

Sep. 30, 2026

CLSU, Soroptimist International Launch ATE GOES AGRI Scholarship for Female Agriculture Students

Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through its Office of Student Affairs (OSA), officially inked a Memorandum of Agreement with Soroptimist International of Metro Manila Northwest District to establish the ATE GOES AGRI Scholarship Program: Advancing Growth, Resilience, and Inclusion through Education. The MOA signing was led by University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, Dr. OSA Dean Irene G. Bustos, and District Director Ms. Jennifer Joan Bayot. The event was witnessed by Ms. Josephine D. Cariño. The educational assistance program empowers financially disadvantaged young women pursuing agriculture degrees by building their technical and leadership skills to prepare them for careers in sustainable agriculture, food security, and community development. This partnership will benefit five qualified female students from the CLSU College of Agriculture who demonstrate financial need. Each scholar will receive a PHP20,000 stipend for the academic year. The CLSU-OSA will facilitate the program's implementation, tasked with screening applicants, verifying academic status, monitoring scholars, and managing progress reports. This new partnership underscores a shared commitment to breaking financial barriers for women in agriculture, equipping the next generation of female leaders to drive innovation in their communities.

Sep. 30, 2026

CLSU Sustains Reporter Status in Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) has once again sustained its Reporter status in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings following a comprehensive evaluation of its institutional performance. This ranking framework assessed the university across fundamental areas, including teaching environment, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook. Marking its fourth consecutive year of inclusion in THE-WUR, CLSU remains committed to achieving a ranked position by strengthening its research output, expanding scholarly publications, and enhancing global academic collaborations.

Sep. 30, 2026

View More