TheCommission on Higher Educationof thePhilippines, abbreviated asCHED,is attached to the Office of the President for administrative purposes. It covers both public and private higher education institutions as well as degree-granting programs in all post-secondary educational institutions in the country.Contents[hide] 1History 2Chairman 3Centers of Excellence 4Dissemination of Information by CHED 5See also 6References 7External linksHistory[edit]The CHED was established on May 18, 1994 throughRepublic ActNo. 7722 or the Higher Education Act of 1994 which was authored by SenatorFrancisco Tatad.[1]The creation of CHED was part of a broad agenda for reforms in the country's education system, outlined by the Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM) in 1992. Part of the reforms is the trifocalization of the education sector. The three governing bodies in the education sector are the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for tertiary and graduate education, theDepartment of Education(DepEd) for basic education, and theTechnical Education and Skills Development Authority(TESDA) for technical-vocational and middle level education.Chairman[edit]The former chairman of the Commission on Higher Education wasRomulo Neri, formerly Director General of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and Socioeconomic Secretary. Neri was also a former Budget Secretary. Former Chairman Puno was replaced by the President, with Neri appointed to CHED temporarily to conduct a special mission and rehabilitate some of its aspects as part of the projects of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. On July 9, 2008 however, Corazon dela Paz resigned as president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System and the President named Chairman Romulo Neri as head of the SSS. Hence, CHED's post for chairman is now vacant.[2]On August 20, 2008, Manny Angeles was appointed new CHED Chairman, replacing Romulo Neri, and will be taking over acting CHED Chair Nona Ricaforte. Angeles was former chancellor of the Angeles University Foundation and president of the Clark Development Corporation.[3][4]William Medrano was also appointed commissioner of the CHED on August 29, 2008.[5]The Chairman of CHED is also the Chairperson of the Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines.Centers of Excellence[edit]Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Centers of Development (CODs) are higher education institutions (HEIs) both public and private which have demonstrated the highest degree or level of standards along the areas of instruction, research and extension. These provide institutional leadership in all aspects of development in specific areas of discipline in the various regions by providing networking arrangements to help ensure the accelerated development of Higher Educational Institutions in their respective service areas.[citation needed]

Dissemination of Information by CHED[edit]CHED disseminates information by a variety of means. For information specific to a particular institution, a letter is sent to that institution, or an officer is invited to collect it at CHED main office. The institution may then place a copy of the order on one of its own noticeboards, if the order is favorable.[citation needed]CHED also maintains awebsitewhere some of its policy documents are made available.CHED issues CMOs - CHED Memorandum Orders. These are often of national significance.[6]

FormedMay 18, 1994

Agency executivePatricia B. Licuanan, Chairperson

Websitewww.ched.gov.ph

Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the PhilippinesFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFederation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines(FAAP), was established in 1977 and is authorized by thePhilippineCommission on Higher Education(CHED) to certify the quality levels of accredited programs at the tertiary level, for the purpose of granting progressive deregulation and other benefits.[1]

PAASCU stands for Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities. It is a private, voluntary, non-profit and non- stock corporation which was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 5, 1957.PAASCU is a service organization that accredits academic programs which meet standards of quality education. In November 1967, the Bureau of Education and Culture (now the Department of Education) officially recognized PAASCU and endorsed its work as an accrediting agency.PAASCU is also one of the three founding members of the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP), which was established in 1977 and is authorized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to certify the levels of accredited programs for the purpose of granting progressive deregulation and other benefits.PAASCU has been a full member of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). As of 2005, INQAAHE is composed of 150 accrediting agencies coming from over 60 different countries. These agencies have also created regional networks, one of which is the Asia-PAcific Quality Network (APQN), with PAASCU being one of its active members.PAASCU also has linkages with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a private, nonprofit national organization that coordinates accreditation activity in the United States, as well as with the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA), which is based in Washington, D.C.In 1957, PAASCU began accrediting in the tertiary level programs in Liberal Arts, Education and Commerce. Presently, PAASCU accredits the following programs:1. Liberal Arts/Sciences2. Educationa. Elementaryb. Secondary3. Business4. Accountancy5. Entrepreneurship6. Computer Sciencea. Information Technologyb. Information Managementc. Information Systems7. Nursing8. Pharmacy9. Medical Technology10. Hospitality Management11. Travel and Tourism12. Social Work13. Agriculture14. Criminal Justice15. Engineering a. Civil b. Chemical c. Computer d. Electrical e. Mechanical f. Industrial g. Electronics and Communications h. Manufacturing Engineering and Management16. Radiologic Technology17. Occupational Therapy/ Physical Therapy18. Nutrition and Dietetics19. Interior Design/Fine Arts20. Basic Medical Education21. Graduate Education a. Arts and Sciences b. Education c. Business Administration d. Public Health e. NursingPAASCU began accreditation of secondary schools in 1965. The accreditation of elementary schools was started in 1971. The accreditation of integrated High School and Grade School units, or Basic Education, began in 2001.Just one list of programs being accredited by PAASCU.In 1988, PAASCU began accrediting in the graduate level courses or programs in Liberal Arts/ Arts and Sciences, Education and Business Administration. And in 2003, PAASCU started accrediting Medical schools.

The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) is a private accrediting agency which gives formal recognition to an educational institution by attesting that its academic program maintains excellent standards in its educational operations, in the context of its aims and objectives.

Objectives :1. To identify schools whose competence and performance in a particular field warrant public and professional recognition.2. To guide students in the choice of quality schools, colleges and universities that will meet their individual needs.3. To help institutions of learning achieve maximum educational effectiveness through self-evaluation and self-discipline.4. To enlist the cooperation of institutions of learning and professional associations in the mission of advancing the interest of education.

History of PACUCOA1932Founding of PACU (Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities) with accreditation as an internal policy.

1953Publication of the first PACU Handbook of Rules and Standards of Approval and Accreditation of Private Schools and Universities to guide PACU schools in achieving excellence through self-evaluation of their educational programs in the light of their philosophy and objectives.

1967Appointment of the first committee on accreditation by PACU; first Manual adopted.

1973Establishment of the PACU Commission on Accreditation through a FAPE grant.

1974Adoption of the 1967 PACUCOA Manual and Evaluative Instrument as working basis, with revisions.

1988Signing by PACUCOA Board of directors of Constitution and By-Laws for submission to SEC, and eventual approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission of PACUCOA, Inc., as a non-stock, non-profit corporation under the laws of the Philippines.This marks the official separation of PACUCOA from PACU, which used to subsidize the PACUCOAs membership in FAAP. However, PACUCOA functions and operates as a private accrediting association, principally but not exclusively, for member schools of PACU.Original Incorporators :Alicia S. BustosFeliciana A. ReyesNieves A. TalityJulia V. CalixtoCarmen G. KanapiAmado C. DizonManuel D. PunzalAntonio Orendain III

2004Grant to PACUCOA of full membership in the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE)

2009Socit Generale de Surveillance (SGS) and The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) Awards PACUCOA Certification for ISO 9001-2008 version.

General Information

Accreditationis a concept of self-regulation which focuses on self-study and evaluation and on the continuing improvement of educational quality.It is both aprocessand aresult.As aprocess, it is a form of peer review in which an association of schools and colleges establishes sets of criteria and procedures to encourage high maintenance of standards of education among its affiliate members.As aresult, it is a form of certification granted by a recognized and authorized accrediting agency to an educational program or to an educational institution as possessing certain standards of quality which are over and above those prescribed as minimum requirements for government recognition. Accreditation is based upon an analysis of the merits of educational operations in the context of the institution's philosophy and objectives.Membership to PACUCOA is open to all schools that are able to meet the standards and requirements of the agency.

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Basic Principles of Accreditation1. Accreditation is based on accepted standards.Each school seeking accreditation will be surveyed and evaluated in terms of the appropriateness and adequacy of its philosophy and objectives and in terms of the degree and competence with which it achieves its goals.2. Accreditation is concerned with the teacher-learner relationship.3. Accreditation provides opportunities for institutional growth through self-study and evaluation and self-regulation.4. Accreditation admits periodic review, criticism and readjustment of its criteria, policies and procedures to changes in education.Back to Top

Characteristics of Accreditation1. its prevailing sense of volunteerism;2. its emphasis on empowerment of people to accomplish the business of the school/program in an excellent manner;3. its strong tradition of self-regulation;4. its reliance on comprehensive evaluative techniques,5. its primary concern and passion for quality assurance and continuous improvement;6. its cultivation of a culture founded on organized orderliness, and adherence to greater efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.Back to Top

Requirements for AccreditationTo be accredited by an authorized accrediting agency, an educational institution must demonstrate that it satisfies the following requirements:1. it has formally adopted an appropriate vision and mission;2. it offers educational programs (or curricula) consistent with its vision and mission;3. it has a viable number of students actively pursuing courses at the time of evaluation;4. it has a charter or legitimate authority to award certificates, diplomas or degrees to each person who has successfully complied with the requirements of an educational program;5. it has formally designated a chief executive officer or has formally organized and staffed a chief executive office;6. it has a duly constituted governing board7. it has documented its funding base, financial resources and plans for financial development, adequate to carry out its stated purposes;8. it has financial statements that are externally audited on a regular schedule by a certified public accountant or agency;9. it makes freely available to all interested persons accurate, fair, and substantially complete description of its program, activities and procedures; and10. it has graduated at least three batches before the evaluation for accredited status.

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Legal Bases of Accreditation in the PhilippinesIn 1970, the Presidential Commission to Survey Philippine Education (PCSPE) submitted policy recommendations to improve and strengthen higher education.Among others, it recommended that schools be encouraged to join or organize accrediting associations, and that a Federation of Accrediting Agencies (FAAP) be established.The Commission Report better known as the Integrated Reorganization Plan (IRP), was approved by President Marcos in his PD 201 and subsequently issued Presidential Decree 6-A, otherwise known as the Educational Development Act of 1972, making accreditation one of the means of upgrading standards of education in the Philippines and providing therein a program of financial assistance.Laws and regulations have been issued to articulate the governments policy on accreditation.BATAS PAMBANSA 232;R.A. 7722, Creating the Commission on Higher Education (CHED):DepEd Order 32, s 2005; CHED Order 1, s 2005 and the 2008 Manual of Regulations for Private Schools, have stipulated voluntary accreditation as means of ensuring quality education.Back to Top

PACUCOA Phases of AccreditationAccreditation consists of eight phases:FirstThe consultancy visit

SecondThe self-survey activities

ThirdThe preliminary visit (for Candidate Status)

FourthThe formal visit (for level I Accredited Status)

FifthThe re-accreditation visit (for level II reaccredited status)

SixthThe level III phase (for level III reaccredited status)

SeventhThe level IV phase

EighthInstitutional Accreditation phase

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Accreditation Levels and BenefitsCandidate StatusBenefits

Programs which have at least undegone a preliminary survey visit and are certified by FAAP as being capable of acquiring accredited status within one or two years.No special benefits

Level I/Level II: Accredited StatusBenefits

Programs which have at least been granted an initial accredited status by any of the member agencies of the FAAP, and whose status is certified by the latter.a. full administrative deregulation,b. financial deregulation in terms of setting of tuition and other fees and chargesc. authority to revise the curriculum without CHED approvald. priority in the awards of grants/subsidies or funding assistance from CHED/DEP ED.

LEVEL III: Reaccredited StatusBenefits

Programs which have been reaccredited and which have met the additional criteria or guidelines set by FAAP.a. all the benefits for level I/IIb. authority to offer new courses allied to existing level III courses without need for prior approval.c. privilege to offer new graduate programsd. privilege to offer open learning/distance educatione. privilege to offer extension classes and transnational education

LEVEL IV: Accredited StatusBenefits

Programs which are highly respected as very high academic programs in the Philippines and with prestige and authority comparable to similar programs in excellent foreign universities.a. all the benefits for level I,II and IIIb. Grant of full autonomy for the program for the duration of its Level IV accredited status.c. Authority to offer new graduate programs allied to existing Level IV courses, open learning/distance education and extension classes without need for prior approval by CHED provided that the concerned CHEDRO is duly informed.

PACUCOA Board of Directors, Officers and Commissioners

Dr. Jaime M. BuzarChairmanDr.Feliciana A. ReyesChairman Emeritus

Dr. Conrado E.IigoVice ChairmanDr. Rosita L. NavarroTreasurer

Engr. Vinci R. VillaseorSecretaryDr. Flordeliza A. CastroAuditor

AACCUP (Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines) is the most recognized accreditation agency in the Philippines. The function of AACCUP is the accreditation of curricular courses and programs in the Philippines particularly the State Universities and Colleges. AACCUP aim to develop a mechanism of, and conduct the evaluation of programs and institutions.The view of Accreditation according to AACCUP is viewed as a process by which an institution at the tertiary level evaluates its educational activities, in whole or in part, and seeks an independent judgment to confirm that it substantially achieves its objectives, and is generally equal in quality to comparable institutions.Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines An information from AACCUPPrograms that have passed the standards, and are awarded accreditation status:1. lend prestige to member institutions, justified by the possession of quality standards and unremitting efforts to maintain them at high level;2. help parents to know which program they may send their children to for quality education;3. make all those engaged in education aware of standards of excellence which they should strive to attain;4. make possible for those proposing funding and those who are to fund, to know what to support and how much support is needed; and5. make possible for an evaluated program to know its strength and weaknesses, and in what aspects it needs to develop.Stages of AccreditationThe accreditation process passes through different stages/activities:Application an educational institution files its application to undergo accreditation with AACCUP.Institutional Self-survey upon approval of the application, the applicant institution will be required to make an internal assessment by its internal accreditors to determine the programs readiness for external review.Preliminary Survey Visit- the evaluation of the program for the first time by external accreditors. Passing the assessment entitles the program to be awarded a Candidate status valid for two (2) years.1st (Formal) Survey Visit the evaluation of the program which has attained Candidate status, and if it has attained a higher level of quality, is awarded a Level I Accredited status, good for three (3) years.2nd Survey Visit involves the evaluation of an accredited program, and if it has passed the standards set at a higher level of quality than the immediately preceding survey visit, may qualify the program to an award of Level II Re-accredited status, good for five (5) years.3rd Survey Visit the accreditation stage conducted after a program has enjoyed a Level II Re-accredited status for five (5) years. Passing a higher level standard of quality entitles the program to apply for Level III. The program is then evaluated and must excel in four (4) areas, namely: 1) instruction and 2) extension, which are mandatory; and two (2) more areas to be chosen from among research, performance in licensure examination, faculty development, and linkages.4th Survey Visit is a higher level which if hurdled, may entitle the institution to an institutional accreditation status.There are ten (10) criteria (areas) that are used in the assessment of programs: Mission, goals and objectives, Faculty, Curriculum and Instruction, Students, Research, Extension and Community Involvement, Library, Physical Fitness, Laboratories, Administration.THE AGENCY FOR ACCREDITATIONThe accreditation of curricular programs in the Philippines, particularly for state universities and colleges, is the main function of theAccrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), Inc.Organized in 1987, though officially registered and recognized under theSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)on September 4, 1989, it is the youngest of the four (4) accrediting agencies in the country until late 2003. Under its charter, one of the functions, if not the main purpose ofAACCUP, is "to develop a mechanism of, and conduct the evaluation of programs and institutions."AACCUPis now closely allied with theAssociation of Local Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation, Inc. (ALCUCOA), organized only in the later part of year 2003.TheAssociation of Local Colleges and Universitiesor simplyALCUis composed of thirty-three (33)local colleges and universitiesof thePhilippines.[1]ALCU is working closely with theSenate Committee on Education, which is headed bySenator Alan Peter Cayetano, in legislations that benefit existing local colleges and universities.[2][3]The primary thrust of ALCU is to improve the quality of instruction, research, and extension of its member schools and to provide value public tertiary education, especially to the poor and disadvantaged youth.The Association has created in the later part of 2003 the Commission on Accreditation, Inc., which is working closely with the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP).During the investiture ofAtty. Adel A. Tamanoat the Justo Albert Auditorium of the PLM, he mentioned his plan of drafting the best-practices manual for local colleges and make it a project of the ALCU.[4]Contents[hide] 1Accreditation and standards 2Member-Schools 3See also 4ReferencesAccreditation and standards[edit]Together with the Accrediting Agencies of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP), the ALCUCOA formed the National Network of Quality Assurance Agencies (NNQAA) in 2004 to ensure the public of quality higher education among public higher educational institutions. With the help of AACCUP, Dr. Nida Africa, and the PAASCU executive director, ALCU member schools immerse themselves in quality assurance activities involving the following areas of accreditation.[5]These include: Employability Community service Curriculum and instruction Research Faculty Student services Administration Physical plant and facilities Library LaboratoryMany ALCU member schools are now aiming for accreditation to uplift the quality of their program offerings.[6]To uphold quality higher education, ALCU partnered with the Commission on Higher Education as part of the Technical Working Group that three ordinances namely CMO No. 32, series of 2006, and CMO Nos. 1 and 10, series 2005.[7]Member-Schools[edit]The following is a list oflocal colleges and universitiesor LCUs that are members of the Association.[8][7]These include:University/CollegeSealName of University/CollegeRegionUniversity/CollegeHeadYearEstablished

Mabalacat City CollegeCentral LuzonDr. Leonardo Canlas College President2007

Bacolod City CollegeWestern VisayasDr. Johanna Bayoneta College Administrator1997

Bago City CollegeWestern VisayasDr. Gorgonio T. Parroco - College Administrator / President1980

City College of San Fernando, PampangaCentral LuzonDr. Lourdes M. Javier College President2009

City College of Oliver DizonCentral LuzonDr. Oliver G. Dizon College President2020

Bulacan Polytechnic CollegeCentral LuzonDr. Gerardo C. Cruz1971

City College of CalapanMIMAROPADr. Rene M. Colocar College Administrator2008

City College of TagaytayCALABARZONMr. Eduardo T. Castillo College Administrator2003

City of Malabon UniversityNational Capital RegionAtty. Ramon M. Maronilla1994

Dr. Filemon C. Aguilar Memorial College of Las PiasNational Capital RegionProf. Conrado C. Aguilar1998

Gordon CollegeCentral LuzonDr. Imelda DP. Soriano OIC1999

Gov. Alfonso D. Tan CollegeMIMAROPAMrs. Jennifer W. Tan1984

La Carlota City CollegeWestern VisayasDr. Fatima Bullos1966

Laguna UniversityCALABARZONDr. Bonifacio E. Umaclap VPAA2006

Lipa City Public CollegeCALABARZONDr. Armando P. Badillo1994

Mandaue City CollegeCentral VisayasDr. Teresa H. Inot2005

Mariano Quinto Alarilla Polytechnic CollegeCentral LuzonDr. Elena D. Cuvin2003

Navotas Polytechnic CollegeNational Capital RegionMs. Francisca S. Roque1994

Pamantasan ng Bayan ng San MateoCALABARZON2004

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng CabuyaoCALABARZONMr. Roberto C. Atmosfera2003

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng MaynilaNational Capital RegionAtty. Rafaelito M. Garayblas1965

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng MarikinaNational Capital RegionDr. Carmelita L. Palabay2003

Pamantasan ng MontalbanCALABARZONDr. Domingo B. Nuez2004

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng MuntinlupaNational Capital RegionDr. Ellen Presnedi1991

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng PasayNational Capital RegionIris Leonore Ostrea1994

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng PasigNational Capital RegionHernando Gomez OIC1999

Taguig City UniversityNational Capital RegionMs. Anna Maria Theresa N. Umali VPASA2006

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng ValenzuelaNational Capital RegionDr. Nedea C. Torralba2002

Paraaque City College of Science & TechnologyNational Capital RegionDr. Isabel R. Reyes College Administrator2000

Passi City CollegeWestern VisayasMayor Elyzer C. Chavez College Administrator2005

Quezon City Polytechnic UniversityNational Capital RegionSec. Salvador M. Enriquez, Jr. OIC1994

Quirino Polytechnic CollegeCagayan ValleyMr. Edilberto S. Acio College Administrator1998

Tagoloan Community CollegeNorthern MindanaoHon. Yevgeny Vincente Emano Chairman, Board of Trustees2003

Universidad de ManilaNational Capital RegionDr. Albert Fernando Patrick Dusaban1999

University of Caloocan CityNational Capital RegionDr. Ederlinda Fiesta University Administrator1971

University of MakatiNational Capital RegionProf. Tomas B. Lopez1972

Urdaneta City UniversityIlocos RegionDr. Elizabeth A. Montero1966