CoEd regains Level III accreditation

THE Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP)confirmed the Level III status of the College of Education (CoEd) in December 2009. “I am overwhelmed with the results after the rigorous preparation,” CoEd Dean Alex B. Facinabao stated. “Bringing back the Level III status is the greatest achievement we’ve got since this is my first (term for the) deanship. It was really a challenge for me.”

Established in 1977, FAAP is the umbrella organization of all accrediting agencies in the Philippines.

It is authorized by the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) to certify the quality levels of accredited programs at the tertiary level for the purpose of granting progressive deregulation and other benefits. “The
Philippine Association of Accrediting Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) recommends the status of all institutions to FAAP, until it confirms the results,” said Ms. Gladys Confesor, Accreditation and Quality Assessment Office Executive
Secretary.”

When asked about his future plans for the college, Facinabao stresses he wants to maintain the Level III status by improving instruction, research and
community extension; by making the passing percentage for LET at least 75 per cent; and, by achieving accreditation for the following courses: B.S. in Library
Sciences, B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management and B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics.