Announcements
NEW! UP Guide for External QA
The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs has released version 4 of the UP Guide for EQA. This version contains information on preparing for face-to-face or virtual external review/assessment/accreditation. Check the latest version here.
OVPD-ITDC Offers Free Webinars for UP Staff
"The Office of the Vice President for Development - Information Technology Development Center (OVPD-ITDC) is offering free webinars designed to strengthen the Work-From-Home (WFH) capabilities of all UP staff" (ITDC, 2021). Check the webinars and register here.
NEW! Post-Assessment Procedure for Internal QA
The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs has released a new version of the Post-Assessment Procedure for Internal QA. This version adopts the strategic planning template developed by the UPD QA Office. Check the latest version here.
News
UP Diliman Finishes 3-day AUN-QA Assessment
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) has completed a three-day assessment by the ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) of four of its degree programs.
The AUN-QA assessment team visited UPD from November 27 to 29, 2023, to evaluate the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management, Master of Science in Food Science, and Bachelor of Science in Tourism. The team conducted interviews with faculty members, students, and alumni, and also reviewed the programs' curriculum, facilities, and resources.
UP Los Baños Successfully Conducts External Quality Assessment of Three Degree Programs
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) recently held the External Quality Assessment (EQA) of three degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business Management and Entrepreneurship (BS ABME), Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics (BS AAE), and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS CS). The EQA was conducted from November 15-17, 2023, and involved a panel of experts from different institutions who assessed the programs' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT).
The EQA panel commended the three programs for their strong faculty, well-equipped facilities, and relevant curriculum. They also noted the programs' commitment to research and extension, as well as their strong alumni network.
UP System QA Holds Free Webinar on the PAASCU Accreditation Process
In partnership with the Philippine Accrediting Association for Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), the UP System QA held a free webinar for the UP QA community on November 7, 2023. The webinar titled "Navigating PAASCU Accreditation Standards, Procedures, and Best Practices" featured Mr. Ricardo Palo, PAASCU Executive Director, and Dr. Cecile Gutierez, PAASCU Graduate Education Commission Chair.
UP System QA Enhances Quality Assurance Expertise with External Reviewers Training
The UP System Quality Assurance Office (UP System QA) organized the UP External Reviewers Training from November 13 to 17, 2023, at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). This training aimed to equip Quality Officers and faculty members from various UP Constituent Universities (CUs) with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively conduct external quality assurance (EQA) reviews.
UP Diliman QAO Celebrates its Third Anniversary
The UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office formally launched its third-year anniversary celebration last August 2, 2023. The UPD QAO anchored their activities under the concepts of Kasanayan, Kaisahan at Kahusayan to capture the state of quality assurance within the University. Read more about their activities here.
Officials from the University of the Philippines joined the other members of the Asian University Network - Quality Assurance's International Conference 2023 and the Assessors' General Assembly 2023 held in Bangkok, Thailand last 6-7 September 2023
UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office Holds First-ever QA Officer's General Assembly
The UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office held its first-ever QA Officer's General Assembly last June 15, 2023, at the GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium. The general assembly is one of the action plans of the UPD QAO under their IQAO@QAO program. Read more about this here.
UP System Joins the AUN-QA International Conference and Assessor's General Assembly
Officials from the University of the Philippines joined the other members of the Asian University Network - Quality Assurance's International Conference 2023 and the Assessors' General Assembly 2023 held in Bangkok, Thailand last 6-7 September 2023
UP Visayas organizes a Quality Assurance Forum for Higher Education Institutions
Higher education institutions (HEIs) in Panay and Guimaras gathered at the Quality Assurance Forum organized by UP Visayas as part of its 76th-year celebration. The forum provided a platform for HEIs to address unique concerns in their course offerings and emphasized the importance of a broader view of quality assurance in academia. Read more about this here. September 2023
Higher education institutions (HEIs) in Panay and Guimaras gathered at the Quality Assurance Forum organized by UP Visayas as part of its 76th-year celebration. The forum provided a platform for HEIs to address unique concerns in their course offerings and emphasized the importance of a broader view of quality assurance in academia. Read more about this here. September 2023
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) recently conducted its second Seminar-Workshop on Academic Practice (SWAP) on 3 August 2023 at the UPOU CCDL Auditorium and via Zoom. Read more about the workshop on the UPOU website. August 2023.
UPOU Conducts a Seminar-Workshop as a Preparation for the EQA of its Programs
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through its Quality Assurance Office (QAO) and Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), conducted the External Quality Assurance (EQA) Seminar-Workshop on 24 April 2023 at the CCDL Auditorium, UPOU and via Zoom. Read more about this activity on the UPOU website. August 2023.
AUN-QA Program Assessment Overview with UPD BS Tourism & BA Political Science
The UPS QA, in collaboration with the UPD QA Office, held another round of AUN-QA Program Assessment orientation for BS Tourism on 19 June 2023 at the Asian Institute of Tourism. An orientation for BA Political Science was also held on 21 June 2023 in Room 207 of Palma Hall. This is part of the preparations for the onsite AUN-QA Program Assessment in UPD scheduled on 21-23 November 2023. The meetings were led by AVP Alyssa M. Peleo-Alampay and UPD QA Office Director Aura Matias. Faculty members, administrative staff and student representatives of the two programs participated in the meetings.
June 2023
AUN features UP Mindanao
On 26-31 March 2023, UP Mindanao was among the universities in Davao City that the AUN Secretariat visited. Read more about UP Mindanao in this AUN article.
May 2023
AUN-QA Secretariat Visits UP Mindanao
UP Mindanao was among the member universities visited by the AUN-QA Secretariat in March 2023. UP Mindanao, led by Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao received the AUN-QA delegation. Read more about their visit on the AUN website. (Photo by AUN)
April 2023
AUN-QA Program Assessment Overview with BS HRIM and MS Food Science of UPD
The UPS QA, in collaboration with the UPD QA Office (QAO), held an orientation with the BS Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management and MS Food Science of the College of Home Economics (CHE), UP Diliman on 6 June 2023 at the CHE Tearoom. Led by Dean Shirley Guevarra, the faculty members of both programs and administrative staff participated in the orientation. AVP Alyssa Peleo-Alampay discussed the various activities during a site assessment to guide both programs in their preparations. Dr. Aura Matias, UPD QAO Director, assured both programs of their commitment to support CHE throughout this endeavor. BS HRIM and MS Food Science, along with BS Tourism and BA Political Science of UP Diliman are scheduled to undergo the AUN-QA Program Assessment in November 2023.
June 2023
UP Participation in the AUN-QA Tier 2 Training Workshops in Manila
The AUN-QA recently held AUN-QA Tier 2 Training Workshops in Manila. Among the participants were VCAA Rosemary Gutierrez and Prof. Rizavel Addawi, CU QA Officer, UP Baguio; VCAA Patricia Nazareno and Assoc. Prof. Joyce Flores, UP Cebu; VCAA Jean Loyola and Prof. Myra Borines, CU QA Officer, UP Los Baños; VCAA Annabelle Novero of UP Mindanao; Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto, CU QA Officer of UPOU; and Asst. Prof. Steve Janagap, CU QA Officer of UP Visayas. Congratulations! (Photos from VCAA Gutierrez and VCAA Novero)
May 2023
FEATURED
'Diploma not enough': Experts Affirm Lifelong Learning Skills More Crucial
In their policy note titled "The Learning Crisis in Philippine Education: An Overview," Maria Cynthia Rose Bautista and Mark Vincent Aranas emphasize the crucial need for Filipino learners to acquire 21st-century skills in order to navigate today's challenges successfully. They argue that the Philippine education system must shift its focus towards lifelong learning to achieve high-quality education outcomes and address the country's ongoing learning crisis. This policy note, published by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and presented to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), highlights the urgent need for educational reform in the Philippines. The full article can be found in the July - September issue of the PIDS newsletter which may be downloaded here. October 2023.
Access Equity and Quality Challenges in HEIs Persist Despite Reforms
Despite some achievements in the Philippines' higher education sector, significant challenges persist, including issues related to low and inconsistent quality, underdeveloped research and innovation systems, access disparities, financial sustainability concerns, and inadequate employment outcomes. A policy note prepared for the Second Congressional Commission on Education by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) titled "The quest for quality and equity in the Philippine higher education: Where to from here?" highlights the sector's ongoing struggles in upholding quality standards and providing equitable access, even after implementing financial reforms, as indicated by both input and output indicators. The full article can be found in the July - September issue of the PIDS newsletter which may be downloaded here. October 2023.
UP QA Dashboard
The UP QA Dashboard is a platform for information on QA Officers and EQA accomplishments for each UP Constituent Universities.
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UP System Quality Assurance
3F, North Wing, Quezon Hall,
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
Phone: (02) 8981-8500 loc. 2622
Email: qa.ovpaa@up.edu.ph