Day: May 13, 2026

West Visayas State University concluded the second day of the 2026 Teacher Education Centers of Excellence (COE) Identification and Designation Field Visit on May 13, with forums involving students, alumni, and extension stakeholders as part of the evaluation process led by the Teacher Education Council.

Selected students from various undergraduate teacher education programs shared their experiences on academic instruction, student support, and campus services during the student consultation forum. Alumni representatives from various educational institutions and leadership positions also participated in discussions validating graduate outcomes and professional engagement among graduates of the university’s teacher education programs.

Extension coordinators and partner stakeholders also presented collaborative initiatives and community-based programs implemented by the university to demonstrate the sustainability and impact of its extension services.

Following the consultation sessions, the TEC Field Visit Team proceeded with deliberations and report writing at the WVSU Board Room to consolidate findings from the two-day assessment.

During the closing program, TEC Secretariat Lead Mariz Geraldine A. Jose emphasized that the university’s final evaluation would still undergo a comprehensive review. “The final recommendation will be based on the comprehensive evaluation of your institution’s performance against the established criteria,” Jose said after presenting the team’s general observations.

Vice President for Academic Affairs Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla, meanwhile, underscored the university’s commitment to continuous improvement and service through teacher education. “We leave today with renewed clarity about where we stand and, more importantly, renewed resolve about where we are going,” Dequilla said.

“This professional courage is not small; it is, in fact, exactly the spirit we hope to cultivate in every teacher we send out from this institution. Carry this forward. West Visayas State University continues as it always has, doing things para sa Bayan, para sa Guro, para sa Bata,” she added.

West Visayas State University commenced the first day of the 2026 Teacher Education Centers of Excellence (COE) Identification and Designation Field Visit on May 12 at the university’s main campus as part of the national assessment process under Republic Act No. 11713, or the “Excellence in Teacher Education Act.”

The evaluation, conducted by the Teacher Education Council, seeks to determine whether teacher education institutions continue to satisfy the standards for Centers of Excellence in instruction, research, extension services, faculty qualifications, student support, and graduate outcomes.

The activity opened with a team huddle, courtesy meeting, and opening program attended by WVSU President Joselito Villaruz, university officials, College of Education administrators, and members of the TEC Field Visit Team.

In his message, Villaruz reaffirmed the university’s commitment to advancing teacher education and sustaining academic excellence. “At West Visayas State University, our vision is to remain a premier institution that produces educators of the highest caliber. For us, the pursuit of the Teacher Education Center of Excellence is a legacy of service to the nation and our pursuit of innovation in pedagogy,” Villaruz said.

TEC Secretariat Lead Mariz Geraldine A. Jose likewise underscored the purpose of the on-site evaluation during the opening activities. “The purpose of this field visit is to validate and further assess your institution’s submission in relation to Teacher Education COE criteria,” Jose said.

“We would also like to emphasize that this process is evaluative and developmental. While we are guided by the established criteria and scoring requirements, we also aim to surface institutional strengths and identify areas for further improvement,” she added.

In accordance with the provisions of RA 11713, the assessment included the validation of institutional practices and resources supporting quality teacher education and the professional preparation of future educators. Assessors reviewed documentary exhibits and institutional records presented by the university to verify compliance with COE criteria established by the Teacher Education Council.

Classroom observations involving Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education classes were also conducted to evaluate curriculum implementation, instructional delivery, and student engagement.

The TEC assessment team likewise inspected major university facilities, including the Smart Classrooms in Quezon Hall and the College of Information and Communications Technology, the University Learning Resource Center (ULRC), the Central Science Laboratories, the University Research and Development Center, the Integrated Laboratory School, and College of Education facilities to assess the adequacy and utilization of academic and research resources.

The first day of the evaluation concluded with separate meetings involving university administrators and faculty members to validate governance structures, academic management, teaching practices, and faculty participation in program delivery and development.