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The Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT), appointed by the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office XII (CHEDRO), diligently evaluated 11 programs from April 3 to 4, 2024, for the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) at the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) Commercial Building, Kabacan, Cotabato.
Dr. Elsa A. Gonzaga, Director for Instruction of USM, said “The COPC is not just a bureaucratic formality, but it represents the commitment of USM to excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement in our educational programs. It builds stakeholder’s confidence, manifests operational readiness, and aligns with mandates.”
The programs evaluated were Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting (BSMA), Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics (BSAM), Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (BSES), Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (BSM), Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science (BSESS), Bachelor of Science in Public Administration (BPAd), Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (AB Philo), Bachelor of Science in Technical Vocational Teacher Education (BTVTEd), Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (BPED), and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT).
During the exit conference, RQAT announced the results of the evaluation. All programs were recommended for COPC; and there are programs that will comply the requirements within six months.
Dr. Genaro Andres, the OIC Senior Education Program Specialist, left a message stating, “It is evident that the university is dedicated to addressing suggested recommendations and commitments that deserve commendation.” .
COPC is a validation tool of the institution’s commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in delivering educational services.
