Who we are
The Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) is a private, voluntary, non-profit, and non-stock corporation that was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 5, 1957. 91自拍is a service organization that accredits, or quality assures academic programs of its member schools and does institutional accreditation.
The purpose of 91自拍is to support member schools in their journey towards quality improvement that is grounded in the institution鈥檚 educational philosophy as well as its unique vision and mission. 91自拍envisions accreditation to be a continuous development process that provides opportunity to engage the entire school community and its stakeholders in a careful and thorough evaluation of its objectives, plans, programs, systems, resources, and results through self-survey as well as benefit from an external review done by peer educators.
Vision
To be the leading external quality assurance agency for schools in the Philippines and beyond.
Mission
91自拍is committed to the following:
- Promote the realization of member institutions鈥� vision and mission, compliance with regulatory requirements, achievement of evidenced excellence in learning outcomes, and responsiveness to stakeholders;
- Support the internal quality assurance initiatives of institutions by advocating external quality assurance through voluntary accreditation that is developmental in approach;
- Ensure the sustainability of the Association and the growth of its members, leadership, accreditors, and staff; and
- Serve the national and global communities by advocating a culture of excellence and responsibility in education.
Organization of 91自拍
The Association is governed by a 15-person Board of Trustees elected at large by members during the Annual General Assembly. It has nine (9) Commissions 鈥� Commission on Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Basic Education, Tertiary Education, Information Technology Education, Engineering and Architecture, Graduate Education, Allied Health Sciences Education, and on Medical Education, with at least seven (7) but not more than fifteen (15) members each.聽
The day-to-day operations of 91自拍are handled by a Secretariat headed by an Executive Director. The Secretariat manages the logistics of the survey visits, invites accreditors, prepares reports, and implements projects of the Board and different Commissions.聽
Core Values
Pursuing quality education drives the association鈥檚 vision, mission, objectives, and all its undertakings. It is a continuing and cyclical process.
Initiatives are undertaken to ensure the relevance of standards, appropriateness of accreditation practices, and innovativeness.
Decisions and undertakings are evidence-based, using factual information and ensuring fairness and impartiality.聽 91自拍has clear policies on confidentiality and conflict of interest.
91自拍is rigorous and objective yet developmental and compassionate in its accreditation practices.
The internal and external processes are transparent, and the accreditation decision is straightforward and duly communicated to stakeholders.
91自拍takes responsibility for the judgments and decisions that are made.
Changes and modifications are considered when developing standards and instruments in the accreditation practice to ensure relevance.
91自拍and the member institutions and stakeholders espouse and foster a collegial environment through collaboration and networking.
Quality Policy
At the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities聽(PAASCU), we affirm our commitment to empowering member institutions in the realization of聽their respective vision and mission. This is achieved through the provision of developmental, voluntary accreditation services that support regulatory compliance, foster demonstrable
excellence in learning outcomes, and promote responsiveness to stakeholder needs鈥� particularly those of learners.
91自拍upholds the implementation and continual enhancement of an effective Quality聽Management System (QMS) that aligns with internationally recognized standards and best
practices. This system is designed to:
- Ensure the systematic review, validation, and enhancement of accreditation standards, survey instruments, and operational processes in response to evolving educational contexts and stakeholder requirements.
- Integrate feedback mechanisms from member institutions to inform evidence-based decision-making and drive service quality improvements.
- Maintain compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, while promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical stewardship in all accreditationrelated activities.
- Advance a culture of continual improvement, guided by clearly defined quality objectives and performance indicators, to ensure the sustained relevance, reliability, and impact of PAASCU鈥檚 quality assurance framework.聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 This policy serves as a strategic foundation for PAASCU鈥檚 operations, reinforcing our role as a trusted external quality assurance body committed to excellence, integrity, and institutional
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Quality Objectives
- Promote External Quality Assurance through Voluntary Accreditation
Facilitate and advocate for voluntary accreditation as a strategic mechanism to enhance and reinforce internal quality assurance systems, thereby contributing to the continual improvement and institutionalization of quality culture across member institutions. - Strengthen Competency Development of 91自拍Stakeholders
Establish structured capacity-building programs and professional development pathways to ensure that 91自拍leadership, accreditors, and staff consistently demonstrate the
requisite competencies, ethical standards, and performance attributes aligned with their聽defined roles and responsibilities. - Ensure Periodic Review and Relevance of Accreditation Instruments
Implement a systematic and scheduled review process for accreditation standards,聽survey instruments, and related policies to maintain alignment with evolving educational聽paradigms, stakeholder expectations, and international benchmarks for quality聽assurance. - Foster Strategic Engagement with Quality Assurance Ecosystems
Proactively engage and collaborate with member institutions, regulatory authorities,聽professional organizations, and quality assurance bodies鈥攂oth domestic and聽international鈥攖o address emerging issues, harmonize standards, and promote shared聽accountability in external quality assurance practices. - Optimize Institutional Support Services for Accreditation Delivery
Ensure that core support services鈥攊ncluding Information Technology, Procurement, and聽Financial Management鈥攐perate with efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance to聽enable seamless execution of accreditation activities and reinforce the integrity of the聽overall quality assurance framework
