“So far, so good.”
For three days, Dr. Lanuza’s AACCUP team evaluated the Administration; Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives; Faculty; Curriculum and Instruction; Extension and Community Development; Support to Students; Physical Plant and Facilities; Library and Laboratories of the campus’s three programs, namely: Bachelor of Industrial Technology (BIT), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
Dr. Constancio Verula of the Central Mindanao University (CMU) led the team that evaluated BSME; Dr. Romula Loreta Aleta of Negros Oriental State University (NOrSU) led the group for BSEE; while the team of Dr. Benedicto Militante of the Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) evaluated BIT.
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| CapSU Roxas Campus Administrator Editha Alfon (seated, third from left) leads her faculty in the preparation of their documents for AACCUP accreditations. |
The AACCUP team was composed of evaluators from these state universities and colleges (SUCs): Dr. Julito Aleta, NOrSU; Dr. Lorna Milly Navaja, CMU; Dr. Ronnie Parica of the University of Rizal System; Dr. Zosima Panares of Cebu Normal University; Prof. Concepcion Metille of the Naval State University; Dr. Zenaida Lucero of the University of Eastern Philippines; and Dr. Cecilia Javellana and Prof. Daisy Pedere of the EVSU.
According to Alfon, all preparations undertaken by the campus formed part of the efforts constantly being encouraged by CapSU President Editha Magallanes, in pursuit of quality education in the province.
While the official evaluation results have yet to be released by AACCUP around June 2012, the accreditation procedures drew a number of responses from both the evaluators and the members of colleges and departments concerned.
In conference with Engr. Rolando Francisco, coordinator for BSEE, Engr. Rolly Degala, dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture, said that they worked hard to prepare for the papers for evaluation, devoting extra time to package the needed documents for their college.
Francisco, who also packaged BSEE’s Area for administration, said that it helped that the college has taken pains to have pushed for improvements of their facilities. According to Francisco, the college has acquired a Php120,000 worth of electronics equipment and has also requested for an electro-mechanical energy conversion machine, a multipurpose laboratory equipment which he deems critical to the learning of their engineering students.
Francisco also took pride in the competence of their faculty members who dedicate themselves to producing quality graduates. Francisco has been teaching electrical engineering in CapSU since 1986.
Engr. Braulio Reyes, coordinator for BSME, who took charge of the Laboratory of the mechanical engineering department, made sure that the machines and facilities are regularly conditioned for the use of students. He also had the first-level recommendation considered, and this had to do with labeling the machines and posting operations procedures for the convenience and safety of their faculty and students.
Reyes added that CMU’s Dr. Verula, accreditation team leader for their college, particularly noted CapSU’s facilities to be a cut above the rest. Verula said that unlike CapSU, other SUCs do not have the facilities that CapSU has.
Reyes is optimistic about the evaluation results, citing the competence of their faculty. According to Reyes, a number of their teachers have graduate degrees in engineering while others have doctoral credits from accredited technological schools. Reyes also noted the consistently high passing percentage of CapSU students in board exams for mechanical engineers. To date, CapSU has obtained a passing percentage of 62%, which is higher than the national average (58%).
Meanwhile, Dr. Lucila Vipinosa, dean of the College of Industrial Technology (CIT), had to say how much “they prepared the voluminous documents” for the college. They also worked on weekends to come up with a comprehensive presentation, placing emphasis on the areas of faculty and curriculum.
Among others, Vipinosa noted the strengths of the college in the area of curriculum and instruction. According to Vipinosa, CapSU has maintained 100% passing percentage in competency exams for auto-diesel technologists and food technologists for the last four years. These were the competencies supervised by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
In the past, their IT students were also helped by their partnership with Cebu-based Mitsumi, where all their BIT students had on-the-job trainings (OJT). Vipinosa considered that they will need to beef up their linkage and networking efforts to explore similar agencies or companies that can help students finance and facilitate their learning.
Vipinosa said that “we have learned that accreditation is a day-to-day commitment to continually improve the quality of learning for our students.” Teachers must also pursue further studies in their respective fields, as also constantly being promoted by CapSU President Editha Magallanes.
CapSU Roxas administrators likewise had similar impressions on the accreditation and its results. Mr. Johnny Dariagan, administrative officer of CapSU Roxas, expressed optimism on the results of the evaluation, saying that the preparations of the entire CapSU Roxas team have met the evaluators’ expectations. Dariagan singled out an evaluator’s positive impression during the evaluation period.
Dr. Ronnie Parica of URS randomly asked Dariagan’s office on a tracking form of a particular faculty member. Making use of its tracking forms and office database, the office promptly supplied the requested information. At the exit conference, Parica was impressed, saying that the HRMO “maintains updated and accurate personnel records and delivers fast service to its clientele.” According to Dariagan, evaluators also noted the harmonious working relationship among the members of the CapSU Roxas community.
For her part, Dr. Editha Alfon said that during their ocular inspections of the programs, the evaluators even found more than what were actually documented. Alfon said that the evaluators also found the extension services and activities impressive, citing the activities of the Mobile Technology School (MTS), which helps provide livelihood skills and employment of barangay residents from across Capiz.
Five months into her new term as campus administrator, CapSU Roxas sought the assistance of BSEE pioneer batch to donate some P270,000 worth of equipment for its laboratory. The pioneer batch included Engr. Harion, Engr. Delfin, and Engr. Ulano, who are now project engineers of big companies around the country. Alfon said that these alumni realize the difficulty for teachers to impart knowledge to their students without hands-on. The donated laboratory equipment was acquired by the University in September 2011. Said alumni have also helped CapSU graduates find jobs and employment opportunities.
Alfon said that on the whole, their preparations for accreditation were well received and acknowledged by the AACCUP team. According to Alfon, good accreditation results afford advantages for the school. For instance, to further improve instruction and curriculum, CapSU Roxas is prepped to send faculty to graduate studies in the region or in Manila. And among other constituents, students will benefit the most from the quality education.
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| CapSU Roxas prepared much for these areas under evaluation by the AACCUP. |
