To secure the niche in academic competence and quality assurance, West Visayas State University (WVSU) kicked off with the Institutional Accreditation conducted by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP) via Zoom platform on April 12, 2021.

            During the opening program, Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, President of WVSU,  mentioned the challenges of the accreditation survey on strong governance, operational efficiency, and outstanding instruction.

Despite these challenges, the University president believes that WVSU is ready for the Institutional Accreditation, as it is willing to embrace opportunities to “step up the gameplay” and “advance the landscape”.

            Dr. Villaruz remarks that subjecting the University to accreditation is not just for the sake of recognition but for sustainability and competency of operations and instruction.

            The virtual Institutional Accreditation, which will end on April 16, is composed of these esteemed accreditors: Dr. Myrna Q. Mallari (Team Leader and in-charge of Area I – Governance and Management), Dr. Charlito P. Cadag (Area II – Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation; Area III – Faculty and Staff), Dr. Anthony M. Penaso (Area IV -Research; Area V – Extension, Consultancy, and Linkages), Dr. Maria Glenda O. De Lara (Area VI – Support to Students; Area VIII – Infrastructure and Other Learning Resources, and Area IX – Quality Assurance Culture), and Dr. Anita C. Sornito (Area VII – Library). Dr. Milabel E. Ho is the Team Consultant and Mr. Dominic T. Martinez serves as the  IA Management Staff (Technical). –A.Matti/CILPI