The College of Public Administration and Governance graduate programs, Doctor of Public Administration and Master of Public Administration, formally received the certificates for program accreditation with a Level IV "retained" status on Tuesday afternoon (February 18) at the Main AVR.
CPAG is the second college to receive the "retained" status, the highest level of program accreditation granted by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), following the College of Education.
In his acceptance speech, CPAG Dean Dr. Edwin T. Caoleng reaffirmed the college's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in public administration education.
"We remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering the next generation of public service leaders equipped with the skills, knowledge, and ethical foundation to make meaningful contributions to society," Dean Caoleng said.
He also acknowledged the challenges faced by the college during the accreditation process, referencing the inclement weather experienced during the 4th survey visit (2nd cycle) in October 2024.
“Walang bagyo at walang suspension of classes sa kolehiyong masipag,” he added.
According to the summary of ratings presented by Office of Quality Assurance Director Dr. Nino B. Corpuz, the MPA program scored 4.70, 4.90, 4.70, 4.80, and 5.0 in the areas of research, performance of graduates, community services, linkages, and planning process, respectively, resulting in a grand mean of 4.82.
Meanwhile, the DPA program obtained a grand mean of 4.72, with scores of 4.50 in research, 4.50 in performance of graduates, 4.80 in community services, 4.80 in linkages, and 5.0 in the planning process.
With the results of the program accreditation, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Agnes M. Macaraeg highlighted the university's dedication to service and excellence.
"At TSU, we mean service and excellence in terms of providing service to you, our dear students, be it in the undergraduate or the graduate program," VP Macaraeg said.
Meanwhile, TSU President Dr. Arnold E. Velasco commended the collaborative efforts of the OQA and the CPAG's local accreditation task force in strengthening the university's commitment to advancing quality education.
Echoing this sentiment, VP Macaraeg emphasized, "You are a shining example of what good governance is all about, and you serve [as a model] to all your students about what good governance is."
The programs' Level IV "retained" status is valid from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2029. (jlmm-OPA)
