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 Confessor, Accreditation and Quality Assurance 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 percent; and by achieving accreditation for the following courses: BS in Library Sciences, BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management and BS in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Source: The Augustinian/UCRP - Communitas (June 2010)