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The PAASCU accreditation process promotes principles and practices which are found in excellent institutions. The Survey Forms used in the accreditation process are based on standards and good practice. The statements in the Survey Forms are more qualitative rather than quantitative. The PAASCU accreditation process does not have specific formulas to apply or particular patterns to require the institutions.  The survey instruments and criteria for evaluation are tools to help the institution measure educational quality as they strive for excellence.

PAASCU’s Four-fold Definition of Quality    

The fundamental concern of PAASCU is the quality of educational institutions and it upholds a definition of quality that has the following elements:

  1. Achievement of minimum standards based on learning outcomes
  2. Achievement of evidenced excellence based on learning outcomes
  3. Implementation of the vision, mission, and goals of the school
  4. Responsiveness to stakeholders

PAASCU Quality Standards

(Approved by the BOT August 28, 2020)

AREA 1.   LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

STANDARD 1.  Vision-Mission  

The institution has clearly articulated and disseminated its vision and mission statements to key stakeholders, which reflect its educational philosophy, core values, and goals.   

STANDARD 2.  Leadership and Management

The institution practices responsible management and models leadership that results in an effective and efficient running of the institution.

STANDARD 3.  Strategic Management  

A strategic planning activity participated in by key stakeholders is periodically conducted to formulate, implement, and evaluate plans, programs, and activities toward achieving the institution’s vision, mission, and goals.

STANDARD 4.  Policy Formulation and Implementation

The institution has a system for formulating and implementing policies that reflect institutional values, promote its unique culture, make operations efficient, and conform to government regulations and standards.

 STANDARD 5.  Risk Management 

A risk management system is in place to ensure that the institution is aware of and manages present and future risks.

AREA 2.  QUALITY ASSURANCE

STANDARD 6.  Internal Quality Assurance System

The institution has an established internal quality assurance system, with clearly defined policies, procedures, and activities, that implements, evaluates, enhances, and assures the quality of its educational programs and processes.

STANDARD 7.  External Quality Assurance

The institution submits itself to periodic external assessments designed to ensure its fit for purpose and validate its IQA system’s effectiveness in meeting regulatory requirements and quality standards.   

AREA 3.   RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

STANDARD 8.  Human Resources 

The institution has adequate and qualified teaching and non-teaching human resources to perform its teaching, research, and community service functions. It has recruitment, selection, hiring, deployment, training, and retirement programs.

STANDARD 9.  Financial Resources

A system is in place to manage the institution’s financial resources to achieve efficient sourcing, allocation, use, safeguarding, and accounting of such resources.   

 STANDARD 10.  Physical Facilities

The institution has adequate, conducive, up-to-date, well-maintained, and safe facilities to support teaching, research, and community service. 

 

AREA 4.   TEACHING-LEARNING

STANDARD 11.  Curricular Programs

A system for designing, developing, and reviewing the program offerings has been established. This ensures alignment with the institutional vision, mission, goals, program objectives, and learning outcomes and relevance to meeting stakeholders’ needs.

STANDARD 12.  Teaching and Learning Methods

A system to select, develop, and evaluate the appropriate teaching and learning methods and activities is established, aligned with the institution’s educational philosophy, and intended to achieve the desired learning outcomes. 

STANDARD 13.  Assessment Methods

A system is in place to plan and select the most appropriate types of assessment aligned to the achievement of the expected learning outcomes. 

AREA 5.  STUDENT SERVICES

STANDARD 14.  Student Recruitment, Admission, and Placement

The institution effectively recruits, admits, and places students, using valid and reliable criteria.

STANDARD 15.  Student Services Programs and Support

The institution ensures that student services and support are adequate and readily accessible to support students in their academic and non-academic pursuits and promote personal well-being.

AREA 6.  EXTERNAL RELATIONS

STANDARD 16.  Networks, Linkages, and Partnerships

The institution establishes networks, linkages, and partnerships with local, national, regional, and international agencies and groups to pursue its vision, mission, and goals.

 STANDARD 17.  Community Engagement and Service

The institution commits to community engagements and service activities as part of its social responsibility and corporate citizenship. 

AREA 7.  RESEARCH

STANDARD 18.  Research Management and Collaboration

The institution implements a research program aligned with its vision and mission, supports its teaching-learning and community engagement functions, and addresses local and national development needs. 

STANDARD 19.  Intellectual Property Rights and Ethics in Research

The institution has a policy on intellectual property rights and adherence to ethical norms in research.

AREA 8.  RESULTS

STANDARD 20.  Educational Results

The educational process results include achieving the expected learning outcomes, pass rates, dropout rates, the average time to graduate, graduates’ employability, graduates’ pass rates in board examinations of board-related program offerings, and graduates’ satisfaction levels. 

STANDARD 21.  Community Engagement and Service Results

The institution’s community engagement and service programs produce results that impact the institution, its stakeholders, and society. 

STANDARD 22.  Research Results

The institution has produced research outputs through new knowledge embodied in publications, citations, journals, research-informed teaching, technology transfers, innovations, inventions, creative works, etc.

STANDARD 23.  Financial and Competitiveness Results

The institution’s financial performance and competitiveness are measured, monitored, and assessed for improvement and sustainability.

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