AREA I
VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Extent of Compliance with the Recommendations in Last Survey Visit
Team Recommendations | Action(s) Taken | Percentage of Compliance | |
1 | The administration may consider conducting a more comprehensive tracer study that will provide significant data about the current profile of the graduates in the program | A full-blown tracer study was conducted to determine the requirement. A university wide tracer study is being spearheaded by the Center for Statistics and Computing Sciences (CSCS). Aside from the 3-year Universitywide tracer study of the CSCS, the IT department conducts graduate tracing every year as input to the Planning Office. Aside from the graduate tracing activities being conducted, the IT department conducts relevant research focused on gap analysis with the BSIT graduate job skills and the industry needs. These aims to better equip the BSIT graduates with the necessary skill sets needed for their jobs. | 90% |
2 | Feedback from the graduates regarding the quality/relevance of the curriculum to their present job may be included in the tracer study. | A research on gap analysis was proposed in October 2019 and was approved for implementation in January 2020. Survey Questionnaires were distributed to IT Graduates and Industry to see if our graduates had gained the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform their IT jobs. The study was completed in December 2020, and the findings provide insights into the necessary knowledge | 90% |
and skills required for the IT workforce, as well as how to improve IT curriculum to produce professionals who meet industry needs. | |||
3 | The Campus may consider to have a well-documented formulation, review and revision of the VMGO. | The proposed University’s Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives were presented in the university academic council last May 12 and 14, 2021. The comments and suggestion of the body were referred to the 4 validators, internal and external. These were formulated through consultative Management Meetings. The crafting of the VMGO set the future directions of the University which aims to become an ASEAN premier state University in 2025. Minutes of the Board Meeting approving the Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Goals of the University and the Board Resolution were presented. | 100% |
AREA 2
FACULTY
Extent of Compliance with the Recommendations in Last Survey Visit
Team Recommendations | Action Taken | Percentage of Compliance | Evidences |
1. The faculty of BSIT are encouraged to seek certification from other certifying bodies that may enhance their skills and competencies in the teaching processes. | Faculty members are seeking certification in 2020 from TESDA, DICT and other certifying bodies that may enhance their skills and competencies in the teaching processes. However, due to the pandemic last 2020 and the current community quarantine status, the certification exams did not pushed through. 2 faculty members received certification in Networking (Microtek Certified) and the other 2 are NC II Computer Systems Servicing certified and 1 for Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing. 2 Faculty Members have been certified in Data Management Fundamentals and Getting Grounded in Analytics which was obtained after an online training from the Development Academy of the Philippines. Last June 29, 2021, 7 faculty members applied and took the the written exam for ICT Proficiency sponsored by the DITC. This is the initial exam prior to the hands-on laboratory exam in Programming in oder to secure an ICT Proficiency. The result of the exam is yet to be released | 85% | Matrix of Certifications Certificates |
2. For wider dissemination of vacant positions, the broadcast media may considered as an additional to the other means of dissemination. | Faculty needs was posted in a newspaper for wider dissemination of vacant positions. The PSU FB page, regularly disseminate vacant positions for wider reach. | 100% | Newspaper Advertisement PSU FB Page |
3. Documentation on the mechanism of prompt submission of reports, updated course syllabi and other academic documents/outputs | A mechanism to monitor the prompt submission of reports and other academic outputs were being practiced. For the checking of the syllabi and monitoring of the TOS and exams, an ISO coded form is being used. For other submitted reports and academic outputs, there other forms used to monitor the submission of these documents are put in place. To harmonize the syllabi, the Council of Deans and Chairs from the different campuses put up a group where focal persons are assigned to create/upload the syllabus into the FB group and faculty members teaching the subjects may suggest modifications on the content and update the syllabus. Before the start of the semester, the department chair and the evaluation committee checks the submitted course syllabus of each faculty members as stipulated in the process manual of the department chairpersons. An ISO coded syllabi checklist is being used. For the monitoring of submission of the TOS and Exams, an ISO coded form is also being used. This is being checked by the department head before the | 100% | ISO Coded Forms (Monitoring of the TOS and Exams, Syllabi Cheklist Evaluation Form) FB IT Page across PSU System Monitoring Form |
administration of exams Faculty portfolios which consists of academic related outputs of the faculty was being checked before the end of each semesters. Monitoring of Other Academic Outputs such as Report of Rating and Class Records and Instructional Materials and other deliverables such as DTRs, Monthly Planning Schedule and Monthly Accomplishmen Report, A monitoring form is also being used. | |||
4. The administration may encourage the faculty to establish more linkages or partnership with other local, foreign, government, LGU agencies for possible tie up for extension projects/activities | The College of Computing, both IT and Math entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the Thu Duc College (TDC) of Technology, Vietnam for academic and research collaboration. The College visited TDC last November 2018. After a series of consultations with the TDC administration, the academic and research collaboration became fruition last 2019, PSU and TDC inked a MOU. PSU Urdaneta has partnered with the LGU Urdaneta and proposed the PSU-LGU ICT Konek which served as an outreach activity of the department which aims to establish ICT learning source and resources needed by our students to areas within their reach and ensure the timely and effective completion of the learning tools of students through the use of accessible and available ICT resources. | 100% | Memorandum of Understanding /Memorandum of Agreement Narrative Report of MOU/MOA Signing PSU-LGU ICT Konek Schedule of Faculty Members Pictures of Academic, Research, Extension Activities |
AREA 3
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Extent of Compliance with the Recommendations in Last Survey Visit
Team Recommendations | Action(s) Taken | Percentage of Compliance | |
1 | The campus may consider the provision of a well-documented planning and designing of the BSIT curriculum participated in by the different stakeholders including the attendance, minutes of the meetings, feedback and proofs that the curriculum was revised based on the suggestions or recommendations from the stakeholders. | University-wide revisit and updating of the BSIT curriculum was conducted which involved various stakeholders such as students, alumni, industry partners and government agencies. The updated curriculum was submitted to the Commission on Higher Education for contents notation. Documentation to these activities were performed through notices, minutes of the meetings, attendance list, and narrative and reports. | 100% |
2 | Hiring of fulltime computer maintenance/technician may be considered to properly maintain the computer units. | A fulltime computer technician to maintain the computers units in the computer laboratories was hired. | 100% |
3 | The department may consider the provision of substantial documents to show that seminars, workshops, field trips, and other co-curricular activities were implemented. Moreover, the approved operational plan, request letter, attendance of the participants, post activity report, post evaluation, reaction paper, etc should be likewise provided. | Proper documentation is being observed when conducting co-curricular activities to support students’ learning. Some of these activities were spearheaded by the IT student organization in cooperation with the IT Department. Request letters, invitations, seminar evaluation, and student reaction papers were accomplished to fully document the activity. | 100% |
4 | Pursue a full-blown tracer study of the BSIT graduates to determine not only those who were relevantly placed, but also to determine the following: a. Percentage of graduates promoted; | A full-blown tracer study was conducted to determine the required information. A University-wide Tracer Study is being spearheaded by the Center for Statistics and Computing Sciences | 90% |
b. Feedback from employers regarding the performance of the graduates in the workplace; and c. Percentage of graduates who became successful entrepreneurs. | (CSCS). Aside from the 3year University-wide tracer study of the CSCS, the IT Department conducts graduate tracing every year as input data to the Planning Office. These data are planning on activities and programs related to curriculum and instruction enrichment. |
AREA 4
SUPPORT TO STUDENTS
Extent of Compliance with the Recommendations in Last Survey Visit
Team Recommendations | Action Taken | Percentage of Compliance |
1. The office of the Student Affairs and Services may consider the purchase of psychological tests to be utilized in administering the needed tests among the students in the university | The University had purchased psychological tests. These test materials are readily available to all campuses when needed since there is sharing of resources in the University managed by the University Director for Admission and Testing. | 100% |
2. It is encouraged that the office of the Student Affairs and Services may install a filling cabinet solely for storing the counseling and other student records in order to safeguard the confidentiality of said important records. | The Guidance Counselor requested an additional steel cabinet and it was installed at the Guidance office to ensure the safety of important records of students | 100% |
3. Appropriate documents to support the benchmark items may be presented and arranged. | The Student Services Coordinator had presented appropriate and sufficient documents during the accreditation to support the benchmark items. | 100% |
4. Hiring of Registered Guidance Counselor to serve in a full time capacity at the Guidance Office may be considered. | The campus has a Registered Guidance Counselor who is working full time in the Guidance Office. Furthermore, in addition to the workforce and to compensate for the workload in the Guidance Office, the campus administration always makes sure that the said office was given additional staff to help the Registered Guidance Counselor carry out some activities and concerns involving the office. | 85% |
5. Linkages with the industry and employers will be strengthen for the placement of the students | The Campus organized annual activities in connection to job placement. | 90% |
6. Alumni and stakeholders may be involved in the activities of the university. | The Department had invited alumni and stakeholders during orientation programs of the students and on other activities in research and extension. | 100% |
AREA 5
RESEARCH
Extent of Compliance with the Recommendations in Last Survey Visit
Team Recommendations | Action Taken | Percentage of Compliance | Evidences |
1. The varied instructional materials being produced by the faculty in the college are not yet copyrighted materials, thus there is a need for the University Research Office mindful of the Intellectual Property policies to work for the accreditation of the said educational materials for their utility in the university. | 1.a The university has issued office advisories on the checking and validation of instructional materials (IM) produced by the faculty members. The IM is then submitted to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) for evaluation and screening by the University Intellectual Property Board. | 90% | Office advisory on the process of submission, checking, and issuance of certification Copy of the BOR resolution on Intellectual Property Rights Manual of Operations List of instructional materials submitted for certification and sample pages of study guides. |
2. As the Research Office and the Statistics Center are located in the same room in the Campus, and for the offices to function effectively the administration might consider splitting the centers. | The Research Office/Statistics Center of the campus is relocated to a bigger office space. | 100% | Floor plan of the Academic Building 1 showing the previous and current location of the Research Office/Statistics Center of the campus. Pictures of the Research Office/Statistics Center showing a bigger office space and pictures of the Records Office where the inactive files of the Statistics Center are kept. |
3. The Administration might consider the hiring of a permanent clerical staff to assist the Campus Research Coordinator in the efficient delivery of its services to its clientele for timely realization of the research targets. | A clerical staff was hired to assist the Campus Research Coordinator in the efficient delivery of its services to its clientele and for timely realization of the research targets. A student assistant was assigned to assist the Research Coordinator in performing clerical staff. The Campus Research Focal Persons for every department were assigned to help in the information dissemination of research related activities | 100% | Designation of the Research Coordinators Documents related to the hiring of a clerical staff to be assigned in the Research and Extension Unit and Monthly Accomplishment Reports. Request letter to the Student Services Coordinator for the assignment of one (1) student assistant to the Research Office, payroll of student assistants, and Accomplishment Report. Campus Research Council organizational chart showing the department focal persons |
AREA 6
EXTENSION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Extent of Compliance with the Recommendations in Last Survey Visit
Team Recommendations | Action(s) Taken | Percentage of Compliance | |||
1 | The extensionist proper budget each of the project. | might consider utilization for approved extension | Approved extension budgets are utilized based on the proposed extension activities as stipulated in the project proposals. The Extension Coordinator conducts monthly and quarterly monitoring of extension projects and programs to ensure that proposed budget are properly utilized. To monitor the budget utilization, the extension project leader submits the Extension Project Monitoring Form (FM-RE-EXT-06) to the coordinator where expenditures incurred in the conduct of extension activities are listed. The Extension Coordinator then creates a summary of the budget utilization of all extension proposals. This process is being done to monitor the utilization of the approved budget and the implementation of the planned activities as indicated in the extension proposal. | 90% | |
2 | Active participation and involvement of the faculty in the conduct of extension activities and implementation programs is encouraged. | All faculty members are involved in the preparation, conduct and implementation of extension programs. Participation in the extension programs include extension proposal crafting committee membership, speakership, and project leadership. Documentation of the participation and involvement | 100% | ||
of faculty members in extension proposals include BOR approved extension projects identifying faculty members involved in the extension projects, attendance sheets during extension program implementation, attendance sheets during extension activities, and designation papers indicating leadership in conducting extension activities. | |||||
3 | The extension preparing the planning of based on encourages faculty, the students. | unit might regard action plan and extension activities feedback participation stakeholder/clients | re- that of and | Consultation of extensionists with stakeholders, clients, faculty members, and students were executed to put planned extension projects into action. Replanning of activities were performed both in face-toface and online platforms. Action plans were crafted based from the feedback made by faculty, stakeholders/clients and the students. In 2020, during the time of strict community quarantine where mobility was restricted and policies and guidelines were put into place to prevent the spread of the disease, re-planning of activities were done to ensure that client communities were given extension services and community outreach. Documents presented include narrative reports on consultation meetings and action plans based on stakeholder’s feedback. | 100% |
4 | The office is encouraged to ensure that documents are properly signed and filed in a systematic and chronological order. | The extension unit has organized extension-related documents in a systematic and orderly fashion to ensure that the documents are readily retrievable. Cabinets, file boxes, and folders are properly labeled. Digitization efforts also started to ensure that documents are stored. To help in and ensure the organization of the | 100% | ||
documents for the extension unit, a staff for the research and extension units was also hired. One of the duties and responsibilities of the staff is to file documents properly. Documentation of these efforts include pictures of the documents of the extension unit and cabinets for storage of files and other documents and accomplishment reports of extension staff which includes the filing and organization of extension documents. | ||||
5 | There must be a separate distinct extension projects the BSIT and the BS Math program to serve as labor and training ground for students. | and for atory the | The BS Information Technology program has crafted and proposed separate extension programs from the BS Mathematics program. The objectives of these extension programs depend mainly on the expertise of BS IT faculty members and students. The implementation of the said activities was also conducted by BS IT faculty members. For those extension proposals involving both BSIT and BS Mathematics, a separate subproject is dedicated under BS IT which serves as a training ground for BS IT students. Documents presented include extension proposals and BOR approval of extension projects. | 100% |
6 | Results of the monitoring and evaluation, dissemination and discussion with concerned stakeholder/clientele is encouraged. | Results of extension projects that were assessed and evaluated were discussed with stakeholders. The extension project entitled “Computer Generated Tests for High School Teachers” implemented in 2016 in Camantiles National High School was evaluated by a third-party evaluator and the results of the said evaluation was discussed with the teachers and administrators of the benefitting school. Results of training needs survey and monitoring were | 100% | |
conducted for project implementation were disseminated through consultation meetings with stakeholders and clients. This led to the planning and creation of extension activities conducted to beneficiaries. |
AREA 7
LIBRARY
VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Extent of Compliance with the Recommendations in Last Survey Visit
Team Recommendations | Action(s) Taken | Percentage of Compliance | |
1 | The Library manual needs revision to be more effective for the implementation of the library’s services. | Last May 07, 2018, during the 2nd quarter consultation meeting of PSU Campus Librarians, the revision of the Library Manual was one of the agendum headed by Ms. Mary Ann C. Mangapot, (Director- Library Services). The purpose of the revision is to review, rethink and reconsider the efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation of the library services. On October 30, 2019, the final revision for the Library Manual was conducted. During the session, inputs and changes were deliberated among the PSU Librarians. And one of the major changes of the manual was the title, from Library Procedural Manual to Library Operational Manual. Furthermore, the usage of the Campus++ with the Integrated Library Management System module was also introduced in the revised Library Manual. The proposed modifications and improvements of the Library Manual were deliberated and approved for endorsement to the Board of Regents by the University Academic Council on February 18, 2020. The Board of Regents approved the adoption of the revised Library Operational | 100% |
Manual in their 189th Regular meeting last April 13, 2021. (BOR Resolution No. 58, s.2021) | |||
2 | The management may consider to augment the following for efficiency and adequacy of services: 2.1Licensed Librarians 2.2 Library Support staff 2.3Professional books of latest edition 2.4 Filipiniana books 2.5 Reference Books 2.6 Library Equipment 2.7 Audio visual materials 2.8 Non-print materials | Licensed Librarians During the last accreditation (March 20 – 22, 2018), there is only one (1) librarian in the campus, in the person of Dr. Marilou N. Andres. In compliance with the recommendation of the accreditor, the Campus decided to employ additional librarians. Currently, there is one (1) Campus Librarian and two (2) Assistant Campus Librarians. Ms. Angeles B. Gacad is the current Campus Librarian while Ms. Jessa Mae O. Norberte and Ms. Liezl M. Maala are the Assistant Campus Librarians. All of them are licensed librarians. Professional Books of Latest Edition The Campus Library has acquired several professional books in the fields of Mathematics and FIlipiniana Books As of the moment, the Campus Library has 6,455 books under the Filipiniana section which can be broken down into 803 unique titles from 1,547 volumes. Out of these books, 398 are published from 2018 – 2020. Reference Books With the issuance of the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) to the BS in Mathematics and BS in Information Technology degrees, we can infer that the amount of Reference Books for the said programs | 100% |
are sufficient. Moreover, these Reference Books come from both the Professional and Filipiniana sections, hence, the augmentation is evident in the previous tables. Library Equipment The Campus views the Library as one of its essential components. In connection to this, the Campus continuously procure and acquire equipment aimed to maintain and enhance the conduciveness and efficiency of Library Services. The following is a summary of the equipment in the Campus Library as of August 2020. Audio Visual Equipment In view of the need to acquire Audio-Visual Equipment, the Campus Library acquired the following. In total, there are currently 199 available materials from which 44 are for Mathematics and Information Technology students. Non-print Materials The University recognized the need to provide not only printed materials but also non-print Library materials. This became more important when the pandemic struck the country. In response to this, the University acquired several materials of the said type | |||
3 | Weeding of the collection may be made on a regular basis to make collection relevant for the present time. | Excerpting from Revised Library Operational Manual under Resolution No. 58 series of 2021 found in pages 62-64, weeding program is done annually together with the general | 100% |
inventory of library resources. Weed processing of books and materials that are no longer needed are taken out from the collection. Timeliness of books and materials is one of the most frequent criteria of weeding program of the University. This is done periodically but gradually during the year and general inventory of library resources for the purpose of keeping the collection alive and updated. | |||
4 | It is suggested that the campus librarian initiate the completion of the modules of the integrated Library System and the management to acquire the security antenna to make 100% functional. | The PSU subscribes the Campus++, an integrated enterprise solution for colleges and universities with the following modules: Integrated Library System, Student Enrollment, Cashiering, and Human Resources. The Integrated Library System is being used starting 2019 having with multiple library functions called modules which include the OPAC (or the online public access catalog) which interface library users used to search the catalog; cataloging module for entering MARC records into the catalog so that items can be found in OPAC, and circulation module, to keep track of what is checked out and when it is due back, and to keep up with patron information such as phone numbers, addresses and library cards and with multiple resources covering all the subjects wherein all information uploaded are quality-assessed to ensure it is correct and relevant. Its flexibility and convenience especially in the process of accessing information are being observed 100%. | 100% |
5 | It is suggested that the | The administration | 100% |
management augment the air conditioning units in the library for the stakeholders to have a conducive place to study and for their research work. | understands that a conducive learning environment is needed for a library to be fully functional. As such, the campus installed an additional 2HP Panasonic Aircon. Moreover, 3 additional industrial electric fans are placed in strategic locations to improve the ventilation of the library. The campus librarian also sees to it that the air conditioning units are properly maintained to ensure their maximum efficiency. | ||
6 | The management may consider to continue the plan to make the extension of the library for more spaces for other services the library can offer to be at par with other institutions. | The Campus Library of PSUUrdaneta City Campus is located at the 3rd floor of the Technology Building with a floor area of 342.25 m2. While the space can have room for most of its clients, the administration recognizes the need of additional space to accommodate the increasing number of enrollees. The administration specifically stated that an additional library space be allotted at the newly constructed building. A library extension is then located at the 2nd floor of the Engineering Building with an area of 396.80m2. This additional space ensures that all library clienteles can be accommodated, even during the peak seasons. The new area is now ready for occupancy. | 100% |
7 | It is strongly recommended that the Librarian initiate activities for the National Book Week and Library Information Services month. | To support the Proclamation No. 837 s.1991, the Library and Information Services (LIS) Month is commemorated by the PSUUrdaneta Campus Library during the month of November of every year, in recognition of the need to focus public awareness on the invaluable service that libraries rendered. Students and other stakeholders | 100% |
participate in the various activities spearheaded by the Campus Library during the LIS Month and National Book Week Celebrations thru interactive contests and games. Despite the pandemic, the PSU-Urdaneta Campus Library still managed to celebrate the 30th Library and Information Science Month and National Book Week Celebration last November 2020. The Campus Library initiated virtual activities/competitions participated by students such as the Online Interactive Storytelling and Throwback Photo Contest in the Library. Documentation of these activities was performed through notices, minutes of the meetings, attendance list, and narrative reports. | |||
8 | It is necessary to continue the publication of the Library Newsletter to serve as a means to disseminate the services of the library. | BIBLIOTECH is the official library newsletter publication of Pangasinan State University Urdaneta City Campus published yearly. It highlights the activities and programs of the library, the administration, staff development, meet the library manpower, collection development, services and utilization, physical set-ups and facilities, and library linkages. Covid-19 global pandemic resulted in social isolation. Despite the disruptive environment brought by the pandemic, the library did not cease to deliver its services. Instead, the Library became innovative, resourceful, and resilient in devising new services adapted to the current global situation. The pandemic did not stop the PSU Library on achieving its quest for quality and excellent service delivery for | 100% |
the Year 2020. In 2021, the library personnel continuously adapt to changes and utilized social media platforms like Facebook to disseminate updates, information, and services of the library. Silid Aklatan ng PSU Urdaneta is the official FB page of the PSU Urdaneta library. It serves as an online publication platform for updates and announcements concerning library services. Featuring book of the day, updates on newly acquired books, call for library assistance are some of the activities regularly posted on the said page. It also promotes the use of VitalSource Explore (VSE) which can be accessed freely both by students and faculty. It is an online library website where students can read and borrow e-books and other learning materials. | |||
9 | It is recommended that the old theses and dissertations be digitized for preservation and weed the same. | Pangasinan State University – Urdaneta City Campus utilizes the eBook Compendium which is a web-based system intended to store digital copies of theses and dissertations. The said system can serve as an archive for the endusers to check existing studies for research reference. With this, any submitted hard-bound thesis/dissertation will undergo digitization through scanning and will be uploaded to the said system for preservation. Through the periodical inventory of the Library, the old theses and dissertation submitted to weeding be identified. Furthermore, the system can be beneficial to users allowing faster searching of studies minimizing the chances of | 100% |
replicating an existing study, and preserving data from old theses/dissertations that are slowly being damaged from being exposed to elements. |
AREA 8
PHYSICAL PLANT AND FACILITIES
Extent of Compliance with the Recommendations in Last Surv
Team Recommendations | Action(s) Taken | Percentage of Compliance | |
1 | The Administration may consider the purchase of a dental chair and another hospitalbed for the clinic. The Administration may consider the procurement of dental tools and equipment. | There is an annual campus medical and dental check-up scheduled by the university doctors, dentists in cooperation with the campus nurses. The administration also purchased additional medical beds for the campus clinic. | 100% |
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3 | The Administration may consider the purchase of medicines for the clinic. | The administration of the university purchased medical supplies for the campus clinic. The campus medical unit annually submits it PPMP to obtain, medicines and supplies for the campus clinic. | 100% |
4 | 6 | The University may consider provisions for fire exit in the older buildings. | 100% |
5 | The University may consider the installation of window blinds. | All IT laboratories, including the multimedia room, faculty room and dean’s office is equipped with window blinds. Cubicles are also recently installed in the faculty office to provide privacy and a sense of ownership. | 100% |
AREA 9
AREA LABORATORIES
Extent of Compliance with the Recommendations in Last Survey Visit
Team Recommendations | Action(s) Taken | Percentage of Compliance | |
1 | To get the desired rating attach more supporting documents showing the following; a. Science laboratory operations manual for faculty and students b. Utilization of gas, water and electricity in the science laboratory c. Stock room for laboratory equipment | Secured a copy of the Operations manual for the science laboratory Campus guidelines in the utilization of gas, water and electricity were formulated. A separate and safe stock room for equipment were provided in the Physics and Chemistry lab | 85% |
2 | Construction of a waste disposal facility for hazardous supplies and substance is recommended for consideration. | A request for follow up on mechanisms of hazardous waste disposal for chemistry, physics and computer laboratories was submitted | 85% |
3 | To be at par with other state college and universities, the administration may consider the purchase of “State of the Art” laboratory facilities and refurbishing some laboratory rooms. | Requested for up-to-date laboratory facilities Laboratories that need refurbishing were improved and provided with new equipment and facilities. | 85% |
4 | The shower corner in the chemistry laboratory room need some repair. | etter of request for repair of shower corner and drainage were submitted to the office of the campus executive director. The shower corner in the chemistry laboratory were repaired. | 85% |
AREA 10
ADMINISTRATION
Extent of Compliance with the Recommendations in Last Survey Visit
Team Recommendations | Action(s) Taken | Percentage of Compliance | |
1 | The Student Handbook may have to be reviewed to include recent issuances and decisions concerning the welfare of students. Such policies are related to establishing maximum residency rule, increasing rate of retention, assisting students with special needs to complete their studies, among other issues. | The student handbook stipulates University’s policies, rules and regulations and major concerns for the interests of all bonafide student of Pangasinan State University. In line with this,there is existing policy on the residence requirements and maximum residence Rule under Article II of the Student Handbook 2016. As well as, to improve the welfare of students, a draft of the new Student Handbook was initiated by the Campus Student Coordinators. Heads of Student Services Unit and Student Services Coordinators are working on the Revision of the Student Handbook. | 90% |
2 | Providing bigger space for the stockroom in the supply office and additional manpower may be considered to enhance the quality of service of most, if not all administrative units. | The supply unit in the campus is sustained providing adequate space for the supplies/stocks/unserviceabl e equipment and has manpower to provide services among its clienteles. For the stock room, there is sufficient space for supplies. Since supplies were dispersed to different offices, stock supplies were store up in the office. Furthermore, the unserviceable equipment was stored properly following standardized methods to manage the disposal of unwanted resources in a | 100% |
transparent and accountable manner. | |||
3 | To ensure that the quality of service is sustained, the results of performance evaluation may have to be utilized and made a basis in further improving both staff and office performance/service. | To ensure that the quality of service is sustained, various means were being utilized. Not only the administrative units but the whole campus is utilizing the Individual Performance Commitment twice a year to sustain the best services to offer among campus clienteles. The rating was also being discussed for improvements and developments to be made in ensuring quality services. Furthermore, all the gathered results of customer satisfactory survey serve as basis for further improvements. | 100% |
4 | Facilitating the completion and updating of all records that have to be safely kept at the Records Management Office may be given immediate attention. | Record Management Office is making sure that records are kept suitably. Communications (Memo, Advisory, letters) were sorted properly. Forms and records in different units are being categorized and stored properly. Archiving and sorting are practiced by the administrative units and the records management office. | 100% |
5 | Administrative units that provide direct service to various clienteles may consider setting up a feedback mechanism as a means to sustain the quality of the same. | To sustain the quality of service in the administrative units, a feedback mechanism is being utilized, PM-PSU- 05-QMS-06 Section: Performance Evaluation, Subject: Customer Feedback Management Form, an ISO 9001-2015 standard. The administrative units are using ISO forms for the facilitation of feedback forms. Answered feedback forms are gathered on regular basis for assessment. | 100% |
6 | Endeavor to comply with all recommendations given by the accreditation teams during the previous visits. Provide adequate and pertinent supporting documents and proofs to prove that 100% compliance has been made. | As recommended, administrative manual should exhibit, Student Manual providing policies and guidelines, and pertinent documents are following guidelines such as signing authorized official. In line with this, 100% compliance has been made by providing supporting documents and proofs. |
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List of Evidence(s)
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1 | Document Proof |