Past news
2023
2023
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 21-23, 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.
UPLB Successfully Conducts External Quality Assessment
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.
FEATURED articles
'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.
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