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VOLUME 2, ISSUE NO. 1 DECEMBER 2022 Newsletter Highlights AACCUP AWARDS LEVEL IV AND LEVEL II ACCREDITED STATUS TO APPLIED AACCUP awards Level PROGRAMS OF PABLO BORBON IV and Level II Accredited Status to Applied Programs of Pablo Borbon CHED grants Government Permit to Doctor of Medicine program Six programs undergo virtual accreditation QAM-PB orients colleges for COPC visits The Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Pablo Borbon partakes Philippines (AACCUP) awarded Level IV Re-accredited status to the in ISO Internal Audit Doctor of Education major in Educational Management program of the College of Teacher Education during its visit on September 21, 2022. Message of Dr. Norrie E. Gayeta Moreover, five programs of the same college - Doctor of Philosophy major in Educational Management, Master of Arts in Education major in Message of Dr. Expedito Science Teaching and Mathematics Teaching and Bachelor of Secondary V. Acorda Education major in Filipino and Social Studies were granted Level II Re- accredited status along with the Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship Batangas State University program of the College of Accountancy, Business, Economics and International Hospitality Management (CABEIHM). The National Engineering University Meanwhile, the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Filipino program of BatStateU San Juan became a candidate for Level I. With this success, Dr. Expedito V. Acorda, Chancellor of BatStateU Pablo Borbon assured his commitment and support to the campus in future accreditation endeavors to pursue academic excellence through innovative education for its clientele. Aiming to submit programs for Center of Development (COD) and Center of Excellence (COE), Chancellor Acorda urged the Head of the Quality Assurance Management, Dr. Norrie E. Gayeta, to take strategic actions in the prospects of undergoing this higher level of recognition.

CHED grants Government Permit to Doctor of Medicine program The College of Medicine’s gratitude to those who took Doctor of Medicine program charge of the documentary was granted a government and administrative permit to operate its First and preparations, led by the Second Year levels, valid former Dean of College of effective Academic Year 2022- Nursing and Allied Health 2023 with Government Permit Sciences and current Vice No. 009, series 2022 on President for Academic August 5, 2022. Affairs, Dr. Charmaine Rose Triviño. The authorization granted to the college is pursuant to Their perseverance and the provisions of Republic Act hard work paved the way to No. 7722, otherwise known as institute the new college and the “Higher Education Act of its program in the university, 1994”, and by the virtue of he added. Resolution No. 311-2022 of the Commission on Higher Doctor of Medicine is the Education. newest program offered by the campus under its new college, Dr. Expedito Acorda the College of Medicine. Government Permit sent by CHED for the operation of the expressed his sincerest program Doctor of Medicine Dr. Norrie Gayeta welcomes the participants during the orientation program The Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry and QAM-PB orients colleges for COPC visits Mathematics programs of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Norrie E. Gayeta, QAM-PB Dr. Gayeta's high confidence in were visited by CHED on Head, facilitated a virtual orientation PB's programs is backed up with an in- August 2, while the Master of program for the colleges of PB that depth preparation for the visit. Science in Biology of the same would undergo evaluation to achieve college was visited on Certificate of Program Compliance The COPC is a recognition that December 2. For BatStateU (COPC) by the Regional Quality the specific degree programs being Lemery ans San Juan, their Assessment Team under the offered by SUCs/LUCs are fully Bachelor of Secondary Commission on Higher Education compliant with the policies, standards Education programs were (CHED) two weeks prior to the and guidelines of CHED. To ensure visited on October 27. scheduled visit. There are six that the existing academic programs of Recommendations from the visit are quality assured, the issuance of are currently being complied by undergraduate and one (1) graduate COPC is requested from CHED. the said colleges. programs to undergo COPC evaluation. Pablo Borbon Campus is steadfast in its commitment of providing quality education to its students through advanced higher education programs that are compliant with the requirements of CHED as well as other higher education accrediting agencies. P. 2

Six programs undergo virtual accreditation The BS Criminology program was evaluated by Dr. Arthur Gubia- on from Ifugao State University and Dr. Rodolfo B. Burac from Doctor Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology. Opening Program of the virtual Accreditation Visit The BS Psychology program was evaluated by Dr. Alma Miranda Six programs of Pablo Borbon an online closing program and from Mindanao State University - were visited and evaluated virtually exit conference. Iligan Institute of Technology and by the Accrediting Agency of Dr. Marissa Ferrer from Polytechnic University of the Philippines. The Chartered Colleges and Universities The MPA program is first day of accreditation was in the Philippines (AACCUP), Inc. on committed to continuously dedicated to viewing a video September 5-9, October 17-20, and improve yhe delivery of quality presentation of the programs and November 21-23, 2022. The Master education in line with the conducting interviews with the of Public Administration (MPA) standards set by the AACCUP. deans, coordinators, and faculty program of the College of members. The following days were devoted to evaluating and validating Accountancy, Business, Economics Additionally, the Doctor of documents, as well as conducting and International Hospitality Business Administration (DBA) interviews with stakeholders. The Management underwent a rigorous program, together with the accreditation visit ended on October assessment as part of the AACCUP's Bachelor of Psychology and 20. Third Survey Phase I accreditation Criminology program underwent process that took place from a comprehensive accreditation Capping off the 2022 September 5-9. The accreditation survey visit for Level III Phase accreditation survey visit, the team, comprised of Dr. Sarah II on October 17-20. Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Taupan, Assoc. Prof. Rosa Diesta, and the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration were the and Dr. Benhur Asid, evaluated the The opening program, which last to be evaluated this time, for program by scrutinizing submitted was attended by AACCUP Level IV Phase 2 on November 21- documents and requesting additional accreditors from various 23. evidence on the participation of universities and colleges across faculty, students, alumni, community the country was conducted on The accreditation kicked off members, and local government units October 17. The Vice President with an audio-visual presentation in the department’s extension for Academic Affairs and followed by a series of questions programs and curricular activities. Director of Quality Assurance from the accreditors on the research and extension activities of the The local task force which Management, Dr. Charmaine programs, focused on the Rose Triviño, gave the welcome participation of faculty, students, consisted of the program’s faculty remarks and introduced the alumni , LGUs and other agencies AACCUP Survey Team, headed in the planning and organization of and staff, responded positively to the by Dr. Sanjay P. Claudio of the the extension program. The survey Polytechnic University of the visit ended on the 23rd of accreditors’ requests and took note of Philippines (PUP). November. their comments and suggestions. On Pablo Borbon is optimistic of the results which are yet to be the third and fourth days, the released on the first quarter of 2023. accreditation team conducted interviews with stakeholders, took a The DBA program was virtual tour of the university, and held evaluated by Dr. Raquel G. a general meeting. Ramos as Team Leader and Dr. The AACCUP online survey Rebecca E. Palma as lead concluded on September 9 through Auditor, both from PUP. P. 3

QAM-PB joins the BatStateU Vow to End VAW Campaign Creative Shot Competition QAM - PB's Entry for the BatStateU Vow to End VAW Creative Shot Competition On December 7, 2022 the among the activities organized by The entry won fourth place Quality Assurance Management BatStateU - Gender and on the awarding ceremony Office of Pablo Borbon (QAM-PB) Development Advocacies for the which took place facilitated by submitted its entry to Gender and observance of the 18-Day to End GAD Office on December 9, Development Office – Central VAW Campaign. 2022 at the Higher Education (GAD Office) on the BatStateU Building of BatStateU Pablo Vow to End VAW Campaign All university’s stakeholders Borbon. Creative Shot Competition. were invited to submit photos posing with the Stop VAW sign This was participated by Dr. with a brief caption of what can be done to contribute to a VAW-free Norrie Gayeta the Head of QAM- community. PB, Ms. May-Ann Isagunde The entry of the QAM-PB was a group photo with an orange Education Program Specialist, banner designed with scattered palm paints that symbolizes a stop Ms. Darlene Mae Escarez and to the violence against women taken on the installed backdrop Ms. Rhea Ann Balmes both inside the university. Administrative Aide VI, and Ms. Jasmine Mae Perez, Administrative Aide IV. The 2022 BatStateU Vow to End VAW Creative Shot Competition was P. 4

Concepts of Quality The concept of quality is universal and it can be well understood and appreciated if it is spoken from different points of view. The Quality Assurance Management Office of Pablo Borbon conducted a survey to have a glimpse of how they are in terms of quality as parts of the BatStateU community - in the eyes of a student, a faculty member, an administrative aide, and a head of office. Ms. Shirly Consigo, an Administrative Aide I under Job Order Status at the Office of the General Services Office of Pablo Borbon said “Sa usaping kalidad, ginagawa ko po ang lahat ng aking makakaya para sa kalidad na trabaho. Nagtatrabaho po ako ng mabuti para maging kapuri-puri ang aking gawa sa mga nakatataas.” As a utility worker, Ms. Consigo assures that the immediate supervisor’s standards for orderliness are met. Being assigned at the Office of the Chancellor for almost a year now, she has been commended for her outstanding work. Ms. Shirly Consigo, Administrative Aide I of the General Services Office- Pablo Borbon The Head of Internal Audit Office of Pablo Borbon, Dr. Jennifer Perez speaks of quality as the continuous improvement of the services they provide. Dr. Perez added, “The main purpose of internal audit is of course to ensure that the internal control is functioning well. Honestly now, we are still on the process of Dr. Jennifer M. Perez, Head of the Internal Audit Office- Pablo Borbon properly performing the duty of an internal audit function that’s why continuously nag-pa- participate kami in different seminars, ako particularly, para mas ma-adapt naming kung ano ‘yung required for the internal audit unit so particularly we have the Revised Philippine Government Internal Audit Manual na ‘yun dapat yung aming “saligang batas” ika nga in performing our duties and functions. So habang nandun pa kami sa learning as of now, nandun pa lang kami sa premature process on how to internal audit sa current duties stage of the true internal audit function so quality na ginagawa naming ngayon, we make sure we for me is a continuous process.” provide quality by reviewing thoroughly all the documents na fino-forward dito sa office, so Almost three years as Head of Internal Audit, quality for us means being fully compliant with Dr. Perez ensures to incorporate new strategies to what is set by the requirements for disbursement improve her services to the university for the vouchers and for liquidation but as I have said, continuous offering of quality service. P. 5

Concepts of Quality Ms. Althea Marie D. Ani, a second-year student of Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management at the College of Accountancy, Business, Economics and International Hospitality Management (CABEIHM) – Pablo Borbon shared “for me as a student, quality service in this industry is where we could do our work properly in order to satisfy our customers’ needs, in order to do so, we need to be professional.” Ms. Ani is an active student leader and member of Department of Community and Extension Services (DepCES) for the first term. Her concept of quality is being practiced as she leads other students to success. Ms. Althea Marie D. Ani, 2nd year student from the CABEIHM Ms. Kristine Gutierrez, faculty from the CABEIHM - Pablo Department Borbon Ms. Kristine Gutierrez, a faculty of the College of Accountancy, Business, Economics and International Hospitality Management – Pablo Borbon said “Providing students motivational and attitudinal difficulties in completing their school activities is a part of a quality education they deserve. And as an educator, we are responsible for their future to uncover all possible opportunities of their chosen industry.” It is of vital importance to teach students with eagerness and determination for them to be able to know that we are in this ride with them. It is not just the processes and control, it is how you live with it. Ms. Gutierrez added. Mrs. Rowena Maranan , Administrative Aide VI from HR-PB Office of data. At saka ‘yung pagiging loyal mo sa iyong office na kailangang wala kang ilalabas na Mrs. Rowena Maranan, an Administrative confidential. Basta pangangalagaan mo ang Aide VI of the Human Resource Management opisina.” Office of Pablo Borbon under Permanent Status on her concept of quality, shared “Ang kalidad ng Mrs. Maranan has been working with the pagtatrabaho ay ang pagiging maintindi sa bawat university since 1994 and has witnessed how task na gagawin, na ‘pag may hinihingi ang tao ay BatStateU – TNEU grew and improved its kailangang maibigay ang kailangan nila, hndi services. As the university applies for International pwedeng hindi ko alam, kailangang mag-search ka Organization of Standardization – certification, para masatisfy mo yung kliyente mo with accuracy Mrs. Maranan could attest to how well the institution transitioned to a more effective and efficient quality service. In what every way each of us view quality, if we live and work by it, it will always lead to a positive outcome. The university’s goal of providing quality education and service to all its clientele runs in the blood of its people. These voices are living proof that we are one with the university’s goals. BatStateU shall carry on as a premier provider of quality education and quality service. P. 6

A Message from QAM-PB Head This journey has not been as the Commission on Higher tough thanks to the unwavering Education and two programs by help and support of the colleges the Professional Regulation together with the QAM team of Commission. the campus. This would not be possible Another year has passed for had it not been for the hard work the Pablo Borbon community, and of the deans, campus directors, I want to acknowledge all the associate deans, local task people who continuously force, and QAM coordinators. persevere to bring quality education and quality service to One of our goals will be to all our clientele. apply our capable programs to be designated as Centers of Greetings of Peace! Eleven programs have Development and the Centers of Excellence. I am full of It is an honor and privilege to undergone online accreditation confidence that the Pablo lead the campus’ quality Borbon community will continue assurance management for three visits this year, and five have to exert gigantic efforts towards (3) years. achieving this milestone. successfully passed and been Dr. Norrie E. Gayeta granted the applied accreditation level. Moreover, sixteen programs have been visited by QUALITY ASSURANCE Data-Driven Quality Assurance UNDERTAKINGS BatStateU Pablo Borbon and its extension 57 campuses offer a total of Fifty-seven academic for 2nd Semester 2022-2023 programs Mark these important dates! 42 Pablo Borbon 5 Rosario Campus MARCH CTE & CAS 6 Lemery Campus 4 San Juan Campus 3 The campus has three (3) programs recognized 13-15 Level 4 Phase 2 as CENTER OF DEVELOPMENT (COD) by CHED Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Secondary Education Bachelor in Elementary Education Bachelor of Secondary Education BS in Development Communication Major in -English -Science Five programs have level 4 accreditation -Mathematics 5 Bachelor of Science in Development Communication 6 BSEd (English, Mathematics and Sciences JUNE Major) Bachelor in Elementary Education 26-30 & 5-9 BS in Development Communication Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies BS Biology Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Physical Education Doctor of Education (Educational Management) Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education Major in Home Economics Six programs have level 3 accreditation Master of Arts in Education Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics BS Business Administration (Economics, (Rosario) Financial Management. Marketing Management., Human Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education Resource Management.) (Rosario) Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (San Master in Business Administration Juan) Master of Arts in Education (Educational Management.) BS Chemistry BS Accountancy BS Hospitality Management P. 7

A Message from the Chancellor acknowledge the valuable and VISION dedicated service of Dr. Norrie E. Gayeta, being the head of A premier national QAM-PB, all the College Deans, university that develops and most especially the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs leaders in the global of Pablo Borbon Campus, Dr. knowledge economy. Lucille D. Evangelista, for achieving greater heights for the MISSION University for being one of the institutions that promote and achieve academic excellence in Batangas Province despite the surge of Covid-19 pandemic which weakens many sectors of the government. Warmest greetings from Also, I would like to A university committed BatStateU - Pablo Borbon acknowledge all of the faculty to producing leaders by Campus! members of BatStateU - Pablo Borbon, including all of its providing a 21st This newsletter of the extension campuses, namely, century learning Quality Assurance Management (Rosario, Lemery, and San Juan) environment through Office of Pablo Borbon (QAM- for their unending support and innovations in PB) serves to remind us of all dedicated service for being part our hard work, dedication, and of this beloved institution and for education, our daily grind in achieving all of their patronage, loyalty, and multidisciplinary this academic excellence despite trust in all of the university's having many challenges amidst endeavors. research, and the surge of the Covid-19 community and industry pandemic. I am overwhelmed with partnerships in order to pride when I think about what At the time of quarantines BatStateU - Pablo Borbon has nurture the spirit of and viral outbreaks, it would accomplished despite many nationhood, propel the seem that the goal of this challenges that may come along national economy, and institution to promote and uphold its way to academic excellence. engage the world for academic excellence is an impossible agenda, but due to Wishing Pablo Borbon to sustainable the efforts of all hardworking and achieve all of its aspirations and development. dedicated university officials, ideals. faculty members and student CORE VALUES leaders, said impossibility did Continue to Soar, Red not hinder the aspirations and Spartans! Patriotism goals of this institution for Service academic progress. Integrity Resilience With that, I would like to Dr. Expedito V. Acorda Excellence express my heartfelt Faith appreciation and gratitude to QAM-PB and all of the members of its staff, and to wholeheartedly commend and P. 8

Pablo Borbon partakes in ISO Internal Audit The annual ISO internal audit was conducted by the ISO Office with the assistance of the Quality Assurance Management Offices on November 7-11, 2022 in preparation for the second surveillance audit for ISO 9001:2015. The audit team led by Dr. Process owners prepare for the opening meeting as part of the 2022 Internal Audit Michael Godoy, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance of remarks from the University ISO BatStateU Community, especially BatStateU Lipa visited six Focal Person, Dr. Charmaine Rose the ISO Office and the Quality campuses. A total of forty-four Triviño, followed by a presentation Assurance Management Offices of team members and forty auditors of the audit plan by Dr. Godoy. all constituent campuses. participated in the week-long audit. The Internal Audit was The audit was a success for all The audit at the Pablo Borbon successfully accomplished through the offices on account of the Campus began on November 11, the unwavering efforts of the positive feedbacks from the internal 2022. The opening program was held auditors. at the Lecture Rooms 1-3 of the CITE Bldg at the Pablo Borbon. The program opened with warm Process owners during the opening of the 2022 Internal Audit EDITORIAL BOARD Technical Assistants Consultant Editor-in-Chief Ms. Darlene Mae G. Escarez Dr. Norrie E. Gayeta Ms. May Ann B. Isagunde Ms. Jasmine Mae B. Perez Dr. Expedito V. Acorda Ms. Rhea Ann R. Balmes P. 9

QAM-PB joins the Search for Best Sustainable and Eco-friendly Christmas Decorations As QAM contemplates Christmas, they opted to have the nativity scene as this invites everyone to relive history and take us on a spiritual journey drawn by the humility of God who became man. This is a precious yet demanding process of passing the faith, beginning at the early stage of life and abundance of it, like the humble beginnings of this university, and the love and faith that all of its people have for this ever-dynamic institution. QAM-PB's entry for the “Christmas in our heARTS: “Act Responsibly, Think Sustainably” “The office applies the university’s tagline “Leading contest Innovations, Transforming Lives, Building the Nation” to this QAM-PB participated in the particularly the pillar of challenge – innovation and search for the Best Sustainable sustainability, the office joined the transformation of the recyclable and Eco-friendly Christmas competition. products to building the best sustainable decorations, hence Decorations with the theme In the first week of November, the very colorful and joyful “Christmas in our heARTS: “Act the conceptualization and Christmas decorations with the Responsibly, Think Sustainably”, in planning of decors was done. The aim of portraying the successes of tfidelity to Memorandum Order No. Christmas decor’s main theme in the university.” 060 from the office of the this eco-friendly endeavor is the President. As the office remains creative portrayal of the nativity -Dr. Norrie E. Gayeta true to its mandate of helping the scene through our own creative university in the implementation of ways using solely recyclable the University strategic goals materials. The Instrument as official newsletter of the quality assurance management office Pablo Borbon commits to P. 10 Copyright ©Quality Assurance Management chronicling and reporting quality assurance undertakings with relevant and accurate information. As an Office – Pablo Borbon – Batangas State instrument of communication, it assures active collection and documentation of quality assurance management University The National Engineering activities that focus on measuring and improving quality-oriented processes and practices in the university University