Quezon City University welcomed the Association of Local Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (ALCUCOA) from September 6 to 8 for a rigorous accreditation process for level two programs in BS Entrepreneurship, BS Information Technology, BS Industrial Engineering, and BS Electronic Engineering. The welcoming program took place at the University Auditorium and was attended by university staff, administrators, deans, and students.
Day 1
The program commenced with the entrance of ALCUCOA’s officials and accreditors, followed by the presentation of Colors by the University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), and performances by the Tanghalang Quezon City University Chorale (TQCU) for the Invocation and the singing of the National Anthem. This was followed by the playing of the ALCU and QCU Hymn. The accreditors were also introduced by the Supervising Technical Assistant, Prof. Alni Gavjaymin B. Casacop.
The university President, Dr. Theresita V. Atienza, delivered the Opening Remarks, highlighting the voluntary nature of the accreditation process, emphasizing the university's commitment to meeting the commission's standards for recognition. She also acknowledged ALCUCOA’s diligent mission in ensuring quality assurance, particularly for Local Colleges and Universities.
She further emphasized that assuring quality education contributes to a progressive society and supports the economic development of the city, ensuring social mobility for QCitizens. Meanwhile, her vision for the university’s leadership is “a very simple but lofty vision: to be recognized as the number one local university for local graduates.”
Following the opening ceremony, the accreditors, including Dr. Armando Laguimun for BS Entrepreneurship, Dr. Charlemagne Laviña for BS Information Technology, Dr. Danny Umoso for BS Electronics Engineering, Engr. Marizen Contreras for BS Industrial Engineering, and Prof. Roilingel Calilung for library accreditation, proceeded to the accreditation room to review documents and validations. The Deans and OICs of the College of Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and Computer Studies presented their departments’ achievements, research involvement, and proudly reported that all faculty members had obtained a Master’s Degree in Education.
After lunch, the accreditors conducted classroom observations and inspected other University facilities such as the University clinic and library.
Day 2
The second day of accreditation began with a site tour for community extension in Brgy. Gulod, Novaliches, Quezon City. Mr. Lenard Bien, the OIC of the Extension Management Office, presented the accomplishments as well as the beneficiaries and partners of QCU in various projects in different barangays around the university.
In addition, Ms. Marie Cris Magallanes, a 2nd-year Entrepreneurship student of QCU, shared her experiences and the knowledge gained from attending different trainings, such as the "Business Start-Up Workshop". She mentioned that, in addition to the financial assistance she received from the government, these workshops and training greatly contributed to the success of her business.
The accreditors also visited the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory to inspect one of QCU's community extension projects, the Kyusified Livelihood program, where inmates were given the opportunity to continue their studies while serving their sentences. After the site tour in Brgy. Gulod, the accreditors went back to QCU to continue the observation in classes and inspection of various offices and facilities within the university.
Finally, after a scrutiny of the different university facilities, the accreditors met with the University stakeholders, which included eight industry partners, 10 community partners, eight parents, 12 alumni, nine faculty members, 15 administrators and staff, and 68 students. They were engaged in the discussions about their satisfaction with the different services offered by the university.
Day 3
After two days of rigorous inspection and observation, the university's level 2 accreditation process came to a successful conclusion. TQCU performed the invocation, and Dr. Bradford C. Martinez, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, delivered the welcoming remarks. Hon. Julienne Alyson V. Medalla, councilor of District 2 and Chair of the Committee on Education, also delivered an inspirational message for everyone.
“In a short period of time, you achieved so much,” remarked Dr. Danny G. Umoso in his reflections on the overall impression. The other accreditors also shared positive remarks as they meticulously observed every facility and class during their stay at the university. They praised the university for its progress since their last accreditation visit almost two years ago.
Ms. Lalaine Josefa Carrao, the OIC Dean for the College of Computer Studies, expressed gratitude to all the administrators and staff who worked hard in preparation for the accreditation. She also extended thanks to those who supported and dedicated their efforts and time, especially the university president, for their dedication to the university.
To conclude the event, the Creative Student Society (CSS) presented a same-day edit video summarizing the activities from Day 1 to Day 3 of the accreditation process. Additionally, TQCU captivated everyone with a dance production - “Santigwar '', while Dr. Martinez serenaded the audience with a saxophone performance.
Article by: Rozi Broqueza and Michael Agang
Photo by: Creative Student Society (CSS)
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