By Mr. Mike Ivan B. Siga
The Mindanao State University Main Campus participated in the 466th ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Programme Assessment, conducted at the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) in Iligan City on January 27-29, 2026. The University’s participation underscores its continuing efforts to strengthen quality assurance systems and align academic programs with regional and international standards in higher education.
In line with the 9-Point Agenda of MSU System President Atty. Paisalin P. D. Tago, CPA, the MSU Marawi delegation was led by Dr. Glen A. Lorenzo, Vice President for Research and Extension; together with Dr. Richard S. Celeste, Director of the University Quality Assurance Office and designated Observer; Dr. Ibrahim H. Aliponto, Director of the Records Management Office; Atty. Jayneveb Recentes Magolama; Dr. Wardah D. Guimba; Dr. Hasmin M. Abdulhalim; Mr. Ian John Belgira; and Mr. Mike Ivan B. Siga.
The AUN-QA Programme Assessment is a structured regional quality assurance mechanism that evaluates academic programs through stakeholder interviews, site validation, and documentary review against ASEAN standards. During the assessment, AUN-QA assessors emphasized key quality assurance principles, including Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), faculty development, and international benchmarking. Discussions focused on curriculum coherence, curriculum mapping, and syllabus enhancement, with particular attention given to the alignment of discipline-specific and General Education Course (GEC) learning outcomes with program learning outcomes. The importance of systematic impact studies involving students, alumni, and employers within an outcomes-based education framework was likewise highlighted.
The assessment was conducted by experienced AUN-QA assessors from Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam, whose collective expertise provided valuable guidance on strengthening program delivery, institutional accountability, and quality assurance practices. MSU Marawi’s participation as an observer marked a purposeful step toward institutional improvement, enabling the University to benchmark its systems, identify areas for enhancement, and strengthen its preparedness for future program assessments in alignment with global quality standards.
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