Undeterred by inclement weather, the University of Northern Philippines formally started the Level II Accreditation Survey Visit (ASV) for its Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) and Master of Statistics (MOS) programs on Monday, July 28, 2025. The weeklong online activity is part of the university’s continuing quality assurance and accreditation efforts to ensure alignment with national standards in graduate education.
The opening program was held virtually and attended by university officials, deans, program heads, faculty, and support personnel. Joining them were the assigned accreditors from the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP).
Dr. April M. Bagon-Faeldan of Mindoro State University, serves as the overall coordinator. She is joined by a team of equally distinguished accreditors, each bringing expertise in their respective fields: Prof. Florabel T. Sera Josef of Bulacan State University, Team Leader for MAN; Dr. Janela F. Galac of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Lead Accreditor for MAN; Dr. Ferdinand V. Tamoria of President Ramon Magsaysay State University, Team Leader for MOS; Prof. Ronel A. Baluntang of Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University, Lead Accreditor for MOS; and Prof. Vilma A. De Guzman of NEUST, who serves as the librarian accreditor.
In his welcome message, Dr. Rolando B. Navarro, Vice President for Academic Affairs, emphasized that accreditation is a shared institutional responsibility. UNP President Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna described the activity as both a vital mechanism for evaluation and a recognition of the university’s unwavering pursuit of excellence and relevance in higher education. Meanwhile, Dr. April M. Bagon-Faeldan commended the university’s thorough preparation and expressed confidence in a smooth and productive accreditation process.
As part of Level II evaluation, the visit covers outcomes-based education, instructional quality, research productivity, faculty development, community engagement, student support services, and physical facilities, core elements that define excellence in graduate education at UNP.
Article by Tranny Ilse Tica.
