The University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC), Davao City, Philippines, reached another academic milestone as they received an ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Certification on their programs in March 2023. The following programs were certified after a thorough assessment: the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
The certification took place in 3-days, from the opening program on March 28, 2023, to the closing ceremony on March 30, 2023, at the UIC-ITRC Training Center.
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Dr. Jo-Ann Y. Solomon, the Planning and Quality Management Officer, discussed the program assessment application’s preparation, which began with several meetings. She stated that the sessions involved a comprehensive review of the four programs based on 11 criteria, utilizing a 7-point scale rating.
She shared the collaborative approach at UIC in overcoming challenges. They embraced shared responsibility by forming a Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Team for each program, and they worked on specific tasks tied to the 11 criteria of the program-level assessment. The engagement of team members extended beyond task assignments; they actively crafted the SAR and gathered evidential components, fostering a comprehensive and collective effort in addressing challenges.
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The effort and cooperation of university personnel made this milestone possible. Throughout the process, the QA office, deans, faculty, staff, and students work hand-in-hand to encourage and motivate each other.
The university has been an Associate Member of AUN-QA since March 2018. It offers other AUN-QA-certified bachelor programs such as Secondary Education (majors in English, Sciences, Mathematics, Filipino), Elementary Education, Business Administration, and Psychology.
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Source: UIC