One graduate program under the College of Education and a bachelor's degree program from the College of Science earned their Level IV re-accredited certificates on Friday morning (July 4) through an awarding ceremony at the Café Lucinda in Lucinda Campus.
The re-accredited status of the Doctor of Education program, majors in Educational Management and Industrial Education Management, and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry were awarded by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines through Tarlac State University's Office of Quality Assurance.
According to the AACCUP report presented by OQA Director Dr. Niño B. Corpuz, both the EdD and BS Chemistry programs achieved a grand mean of 4.50, with a rating of 4.50 in all five areas: research, performance of graduates, community service, international linkages, and planning process.
Dr. Corpuz also shared the quality journey of the two programs, beginning with the EdD program's first survey visit in 2016 and BS Chemistry in 2019.
Graduate Studies Dean Dr. Maria Agnes P. Ladia reflected on the accreditation standing of the graduate program.
"It might have been delayed; it might have taken us this long to achieve it, but our commitment has never wavered—it never stopped. It took a while because quality takes time. It is not something you can have overnight; it is something you work hard for," Dean Ladia said in her closing remarks.
In his message of acceptance, College of Education Dean Dr. Jasper Jay N. Mendoza acknowledged the efforts of the COEd accreditation task force and the former deans who contributed to achieving its current accreditation status.
"This accreditation is more than just a certificate—it is a symbol of our pursuit of the highest standards of excellence and our readiness to meet the demands of global education. It affirms our commitment to continuous improvement and to shaping educators who will lead with integrity, innovation, and impact," Dean Mendoza said.
"Let us also be reminded that as we rise in accreditation level, so we must rise in the quality of education we provide," he added.
Meanwhile, College of Science Dean Dr. Mary Jane N. Rigor assured that the college will continue to uphold the quality it has established at TSU.
She added that the college will strive to become the "best and most competitive college" offering BS Chemistry at the national level and even on the global stage.
In separate messages, TSU President Dr. Arnold E. Velasco and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Agnes Macaraeg, represented by Dr. Aloysius T. Madriaga, congratulated the two programs and thanked the local accreditation task force and the OQA for their dedication and commitment to the university's success.
Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension Dr. Erwin P. Lacanlale, the colleges' respective associate deans, program chairpersons, and faculty members also attended the awarding ceremony.
The Level IV re-accredited status of both programs is valid from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2030.
Photo by: Jodie Andrea G. Pangilinan
