After an in-depth accreditation task force training to prepare the college for the incoming accreditation in their BEEd and BSEd programs last November 5, 2022, the College of Education is hopeful that they would be able to have these programs qualify for phase II Level IV Accreditation which will be surveyed by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP) on February 2023. With the training conducted by COEd’s Accreditation Task Force, the team was able to revisit the accreditation process prescribed by the AACCUP. They were also prepared to be acquainted with the specific roles and responsibilities in their assigned areas, and the readiness of the programs in the consideration of its strengths and weaknesses. For Dr. Maria Sheila R. Gregorio, Dean of the College of Education, their preparation is so essential in achieving the goal that they want for the college. She also shared the advantages that COEd will get once the programs are qualified for the said accreditation. “COEd will be qualified for Center for Excellence (COE) as we conform to high standards of instruction, research, and extension. It will also be possible for the BEEd and BSEd programs to know its strengths and weaknesses and what other aspects it needs to develop,” Dr. Gregorio said. During the training “From COD, COEd Towards COE: Accreditation Task Force Training” Dr. Gregorio was assisted by Dr. Edna A. Pante, Dr. Joseph G. Zafe, Dr. Maria Charlene A. Cantar, and Dr. Rosana S. Abundo. As hopeful as she is, Dr. Gregorio, who is also the proponent of the training, sees the prestige that CatSU will get having the possession of quality standards once the programs will be qualified in the accreditation. #FJBTemplonuevo
To continuously maintain excellent education services in Catanduanes State University, and at par with the best universities in the Philippines, the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) conducted its 4th survey re-visit to CatSU academic programs via Zoom. The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Department, under the College of Sciences have undergone AACCUP accreditation held on November 2-4, 2022 in a simple opening ceremony held at the Graduate School, 3rd floor Administration building.Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, SUC President III, led the activity via Zoom with the support of the Quality Assurance Services spearheaded by Dr. Edna A. Pante, together with University key officials, Dr. Lily P. Custodio, Vice President for Academic Affairs; COS Dean Prof. Joel Olfindo, faculty members, and the Accreditation Task Force. The Accreditation Survey Team were composed of Dr. Jao-Jao A. Somyden from Benguet State University, with Prof. Nancy C. Alaras from Cavite State University as the Lead Accreditor. “I am happy to share the good news that BSND is the only program that was recommended for Level IV Phase 2, from Level III Phase 1, according to AACCUP in a call I received a few days after the evaluation”, Dr. Pante told CCS. The Quality Assurance Team continues to prepare for 2023 accreditation mostly for Level III and IV for several program offerings to ensure passing the standards and be awarded the highest accreditation status, that way CatSU can lend prestige to member institutions, and eventually help parents to know which program they may send their children to for quality education, especially here in CatSU. #CVecilles
The Catanduanes State University (CatSU) Laboratory High Schools visited five big schools outside the island to benchmark on the school’s best practices in terms of School Governance and Operations, Curriculum Implementation, and Instructional Practices.Leading the team is Prof. Ditas T. Manlangit, School Principal with Prof. Joerandy C. Tablizo, Head Teacher, and Dr. Julius S. Antonio, Guidance Facilitator as her company.The team visited the Bicol University College of Education Integrated Laboratory Xavier School in Greenhills, San Juan, Philippine Normal University (PNU) Institute of Teaching and Learning, and University of the Philippines (UP) Integrated School in Metro Manila.During their visit at UP Integrated School, the Lab School top leaders were meet by Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, CatSU SUC President III and Prof. Jane Rose C. Azanza who happened to be on official travel at UP.According to Prof. Manlangit, the benchmarking activity is conducted for the continued pursuit of excellence and providing premium experiences to the pupils and students, and the teacher education students for their experimental learning courses.The school principal also stated that the insights learned in the travel will be used to further improve the quality of teaching and learning activities of Laboratory Schools. #FJBT
