CSU, AACCUP CONDUCT TRAINING ON ACCREDITATION AND INTERNATIONALIZATION INITIATIVES

To further equip its employees and stakeholders with essential knowledge on systematic and quality assurance requirements in line with the university’s accreditation efforts, Cagayan State University (CSU), in partnership with the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), is conducting a two-day training from August 4 to 5 at the Claude Andrews Convention Center.

With the theme, “Strengthening CSU’s Quality Assurance Culture through AACCUP Perspectives in Level III and IV Program Certification cum Internationalization Initiatives,” the training gathered 65 participants on its first day.

These include quality assurance and academic coordinators, college deans, and program chairs, who are being equipped with technical knowledge on institutional accreditation, especially for programs undergoing Level III and IV certifications.

CSU OIC President Dr. Arthur G. Ibañez, in his message, expressed his gratitude for the presence of AACCUP representatives, led by Executive Director Dr. Maribel E. Ho, and for the agency’s continued support.

Dr. Ibañez also thanked the accrediting agency for recognizing CSU as the Top 1 performing SUC in the Philippines with the highest number of Level IV-accredited programs, an award conferred during the 31st AACCUP Annual National Conference held in March 2025 at Marikina State Polytechnic College.

Meanwhile, Dr. Ho lauded the university’s accomplishments, particularly highlighting CSU’s Electromobility Research and Development Center, which she described as “a revolution” for the institution.

She also introduced AACCUP’s revised accreditation standards and survey instruments, which include the streamlining of accreditation areas, differentiated instruments for various levels and program types, and other recent updates.

The training resumes tomorrow, with continued focus on accreditation processes, as well as internationalization and institutional linkages.