PHILIPPINE ACCREDITING

ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS,
COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES (PAASCU)
ROMMEL ERWIN Q. ANCA
 PHILIPPINE
AC C R E D I T I N G
A S S O C I AT I O N O F
S C H O O L S , C O L L EG ES
A N D U N I V E R S I T I ES
( PA A S C U )

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 OUTLINE
• About PAASCU
• Organization Of PAASCU
• Brief History Of PAASCU
• The Presidents That Led PAASCU
• Vision I Mission I Core Values
• Purpose Of PAASCU
• Accreditation? – Definition, Importance,
Legalities & Features
• Accreditation Process
• Benefits Of Accreditation And Membership
In PAASCU
• Standards & Instruments
• Member School

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 A B O U T PA A S CU

The Philippine Accrediting Association of

Schools, Colleges and Universities
(PAASCU) is a private, voluntary, non-
profit, and non-stock corporation that was
registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on November 5,
1957. PAASCU is a service organization
that accredits, or quality assures academic Contact Information
programs of its member schools and does (02) 8911-2845
(02) 8913-1998
institutional accreditation. info@paascu.org.ph
Unit 107 The Tower
at Emerald Square,
J.P. Rizal corner P. Tuazon Streets,
Quezon City 1109
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 T H E O R G A N I Z AT I O N

• The Association is governed by a 15-person Board

of Trustees elected at large by members during
the Annual General Assembly. 
• It has eight (8) Commissions – Commission on
Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Basic
Education, Tertiary Education, Information
Technology Education, Engineering and
Architecture, Graduate Education, and on Medical
Education, with at least seven (7) but not more
than fifteen (15) members each. 
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 BRIEF HISTORY
1951 –  The establishment of the Philippine
Accrediting Association of Universities and
Colleges (PAAUC)
1953 – Revival of the voluntary accreditation
movement. A Manual of Accreditation with self-
survey forms was crafted for eight different areas.
1957 – PAASCU was incorporated in November
1957 and Fr. James J. Meany, S.J. became the
first president.
1965 – Accreditation of secondary schools
began.
1967 – PAASCU was officially recognized by the
Bureau of Education and Culture (now Department
of Education) as an accrediting agency.

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1971 – Accreditation of elementary schools began.
1973 – Accreditation of Agriculture program started.
1975 – Nursing programs were accredited. 
1976 – Accreditation of Law began. 
1977 – Accreditation of Engineering programs
began. 
1983 – Accreditation of Social Work programs
began. 
1987 – Accreditation of Graduate Schools began
1988 – Pharmacy, Medical Technology, and
Computer Science programs were started to be
accredited. 

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BRIEF HISTORY
1991– As one of its founding members, PAASCU
became a full-fledged member of the International
Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education
(INQAAHE).
1998 – Accreditation of Accountancy program started.
1999 – Accreditation of Hospitality Management
program started. 
2000 – Accreditation of Basic Medical Program started.
2001 – Accreditation on Basic Education began.
2003 –  PAASCU became a founding member of the
Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN). 
2004 – Fine Arts and Interior Design, Criminology,
Physical Therapy and Occupational therapy
2019 – Accreditation of senior high schools
commenced.
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 The presidents that led PAASCU from 1957 to the present: 
1957 – 1968 Fr. James J. Meany, SJ
1968 – 1974 Bro. Paul Hebert, FSC
1974 – 1975 Fr. Herbert Hezel, SJ 
1975 – 1977 Bro. Paul Hebert, FSC
1977 – 1983 Dr. Felixberto C. Sta. Maria
1983 – 1984 Bro. Paul Hebert, FSC
1984 – 1985 Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing
1985 – 1987 Dr. Felixberto C. Sta. Maria
1987 – 2008 Dr. Ramon C. Reyes
2008 – 2012 Fr. Antonio S. Samson, SJ 
2012 – 2021 Fr. Joel E. Tabora, SJ
2021 – Present  Br. Edmundo L. Fernandez, FSC

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 VISION

PAASCU is the leading,

independent, professional
association in the
Philippines and beyond
that fosters quality
education through
voluntary accreditation. It
is a leading advocate for
quality assurance in the
ASEAN.

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 MISSION
PAASCU is a private, non-profit and non-stock corporation
that serves its member institutions and advocates quality
education through voluntary accreditation. It is committed to:
• Promote member institutions’ implementation of their
vision, mission, and goals, achievement of minimum
standards and evidenced excellence based on learning
outcomes, and responsiveness to stakeholders.
• Use a developmental approach to support, empower, and
sustain the continuous improvement and innovation
initiatives of its member institutions through self-
assessment and site visits of member schools, training,
research, consultancy services and collaborative
undertakings with local and international partners.
• Serve the national and global communities through its
pursuit of a culture of excellence in education.
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 CORE VALUES
1.Quality – The pursuit of quality education
drives the vision-mission, objectives and all the
undertakings of the association.  The pursuit of
quality is a continuing and cyclical process.
2.Leadership – Initiatives are undertaken to
ensure the relevance of standards,
appropriateness of accreditation practices and
innovativeness.
3.Integrity – Decisions and undertakings are
based on facts, fairness and impartiality. 
PAASCU has clear policies on confidentiality
and conflicts of interest.
4.Compassion – PAASCU is rigorous and
objective, developmental and compassionate.
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5. Transparency – The processes, internal and
external, are transparent, and the accreditation
status is clear and is duly communicated to
stakeholders.
6. Accountability – PAASCU takes
responsibility for judgments and decisions
made.
7. Flexibility – Changes and modifications are
considered in the development of standards
and instruments in the practice of
accreditation.
8. Community – PAASCU, its member
institutions and their stakeholders, espouse
and foster a collegial environment through
collaboration and networking.
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 PURPOSE OF PAASCU
The purpose of PAASCU is to support member schools
in their journey towards quality improvement that is
grounded in the institution’s educational philosophy as
well as its unique vision and mission. PAASCU
envisions accreditation to be a continuous development
process that provides opportunity to engage the entire
school community and its stakeholders in a careful and
thorough evaluation of its objectives, plans, programs,
systems, resources, and results through self-survey as
well as benefit from an external review done by peer
educators.

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 ACCREDITATION? –
DEFINITION,
IMPORTANCE,
LEGALITIES & FEATURES

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WHAT IS ACCREDITATION?

Accreditation is a concept, a process, and

status. As a concept, accreditation is a means of
self-regulation which focuses on the evaluation
and the continuous improvement of educational
quality. It provides a structure for public
accountability and a way of ensuring that
educational institutions will continuously seek
ways to upgrade and enhance the quality of
education and training they provide. 

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IMPORTANCE OF ACCREDITATION

Accreditation provides the educational institution

an opportunity for critical analysis leading to
improvement in quality, services, and operations. It
gives public certification that an institution or
program has attained standards above those
prescribed by government agencies. Accreditation
also fosters educational excellence through the
development of principles and guidelines for
assessing educational effectiveness.

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FEATURES OF ACCREDITATION
• a prevailing sense of volunteerism
• a strong tradition of self-regulation
• reliance on evaluation/assessment techniques
• the primary concern with quality and excellence
• openness to outside examination/external
scrutiny by educational evaluators (accreditors)
familiar with accreditation requirements

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LEGALITIES OF ACCREDITATION
• July 31, 2006 DO 32, s. 2006 – Revised
Policies on Voluntary Accreditation for
Elementary and Secondary Private Schools in
Aid of Quality and Excellence for Basic
Education | Department of Education

• CMO No.1 s. 2005 – Revised Policies and

Guidelines on Voluntary Education in Aid of
Quality and Excellence in Higher Education

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BENEFITS OF ACCREDITATION AND
MEMBERSHIP IN PAASCU
• Being a member of PAASCU facilitates a clearer self-image for a
member institution that gives the school community and its
stakeholders a sense of direction. It affords the member school a high
reputation founded on quality standards and also guides parents and
students in the choice of excellent schools and facilitates the transfer
of students.

• PAASCU also provides its members Consultancy Services in the form

of assistance towards strengthening areas needing improvement and
guidance in the self-survey process or preparation for survey visits.
PAASCU also organizes relevant seminars, workshops, conferences,
and other professional development sessions available to member
schools.

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 STANDARDS &
INSTRUMENTS

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STANDARDS

The PAASCU accreditation process promotes principles

and practices which are found in excellent institutions.
The Survey Forms used in the accreditation process are
based on standards and good practice. The statements
in the Survey Forms are more qualitative rather than
quantitative. The PAASCU accreditation process does
not have specific formulas to apply or particular patterns
to require the institutions. The survey instruments and
criteria for evaluation are tools to help the institution
measure educational quality as they strive for excellence.

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PAASCU’S FOUR-FOLD
DEFINITION OF QUALITY
The fundamental concern of PAASCU is the quality of
educational institutions and it upholds a definition of quality
that has the following elements:

Achievement of minimum standards based on learning

outcomes
Achievement of evidenced excellence based on learning
outcomes
Implementation of the vision, mission, and goals of the school
Responsiveness to stakeholders

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 PAASCU QUALITY STANDARDS
AREA 1. LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
STANDARD 1. Vision- Mission
• The institution has clearly articulated and disseminated the vision and mission statements that reflect its
educational philosophy, core values, and goals to key stakeholders.
STANDARD 2. Leadership and Management
• The institution practices responsible management and models leadership that results in an effective and efficient
running of the institution.
STANDARD 3. Strategic Management
• A strategic planning activity participated in by key stakeholders is periodically conducted to formulate,
implement, and evaluate plans, programs, and activities toward achieving the institution’s vision,
mission, and goals.
STANDARD 4. Policy Formulation and Implementation
• The institution has a system for formulating and implementing policies that reflect institutional values, promote
its unique culture, make operations efficient, and conform to government regulations and standards.
STANDARD 5. Risk Management
• A risk management system is in place to ensure that the institution is aware of and manages present and future
risks.

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AREA 2. QUALITY ASSURANCE
STANDARD 6. Internal Quality Assurance System
• The institution has an established internal quality assurance system, with
clearly defined policies, procedures, and activities, that implements,
evaluates, enhances, and assures the quality of its educational programs
and processes.
STANDARD 7. External Quality Assurance
• The institution subjects itself to periodic external assessment designed to
be fit for purpose and to validate the effectiveness of its IQA system in
terms of regulatory requirements and quality standards.

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AREA 3. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
STANDARD 8. Human Resources
• The institution has adequate and qualified human resources, both teaching and
non-teaching, that enable it to perform its teaching, research, and community
service functions. It has programs in place for the recruitment, selection, hiring,
deployment, training, and retirement of personnel.
STANDARD 9. Financial Resources
• A system is in place to manage the institution’s financial resources, including the
efficient sourcing, allocation, use, safeguarding, and accounting of such
resources.
STANDARD 10. Physical Facilities
• The institution has adequate, conducive, up-to-date, well-maintained, and safe
facilities to support the functions of teaching, research, and community service.

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AREA 4. TEACHING-LEARNING
STANDARD 11. Curricular Programs
• A system to design, develop, and review the program offerings is established,
ensuring alignment with the institutional vision-mission and goals, with program
objectives and learning outcomes, and relevant to meeting stakeholders’ needs.
STANDARD 12. Teaching and Learning Methods
• A system to select, develop, and evaluate the appropriate teaching and learning
methods and activities is established, aligned with the institution’s educational
philosophy, and intended to achieve the desired learning outcomes.
STANDARD 13. Assessment Methods
• A system is in place to plan and select the most appropriate assessment types
that are aligned to the achievement of the expected learning outcomes.

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AREA 5. STUDENT SERVICES

STANDARD 14. Student Recruitment, Admission and Placement

• The institution has effective recruitment, admission, and placement of
students with defined criteria that are valid and reliable.
STANDARD 15. Student Services Programs and Support
• The institution ensures that student services and support are adequate and
readily accessible to support students in their academic and non-academic
pursuits and promote personal wellbeing.

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AREA 6. EXTERNAL RELATIONS
STANDARD 16. Networks, Linkages and Partnerships
• The institution establishes networks, linkages, and partnerships with local,
national, regional, and international agencies and groups to pursue its
vision, mission, and goals.
STANDARD 17. Community Engagement and Service
• The institution commits to conduct community engagements and service
activities as part of its social responsibility and corporate citizenship.

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AREA 7. RESEARCH
STANDARD 18. Research Management and Collaboration
• The institution implements a research program aligned with its mission
vision, supports its teaching-learning and community engagement
functions, and addresses local and national development needs.

STANDARD 19. Intellectual Property Rights and Ethics in Research

• The institution has a policy on intellectual property rights and adherence to
ethical norms in research.

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AREA 8. RESULTS
STANDARD 20. Educational Results
• The educational process results include the achievement of the expected learning outcomes,
pass rates, and dropout rates, the average time to graduate, employability of graduates, pass
rates of graduates in board examinations of board-related program offerings, and the
satisfaction levels of graduates, among others.
STANDARD 21. Community Engagement and Service Results
• The institution’s community engagement and service programs produce results that impact the
institution, its stakeholders, and society.
STANDARD 22. Research Results
• The institution has produced research outputs as seen through new knowledge embodied in
publications, citations, journals, research-informed teaching, technology transfers, innovations,
inventions, creative works, etc.
STANDARD 23. Financial and Competitiveness Results
• The institution’s financial performance and its competitiveness are measured, monitored, and
assessed for improvement and sustainability.
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 PAASCU QUALITY STANDARDS
AREA 8. RESULTS
STANDARD 20. Educational Results
• The educational process results include the achievement of the expected learning outcomes,
pass rates, and dropout rates, the average time to graduate, employability of graduates, pass
rates of graduates in board examinations of board-related program offerings, and the
satisfaction levels of graduates, among others.
STANDARD 21. Community Engagement and Service Results
• The institution’s community engagement and service programs produce results that impact the
institution, its stakeholders, and society.
STANDARD 22. Research Results
• The institution has produced research outputs as seen through new knowledge embodied in
publications, citations, journals, research-informed teaching, technology transfers, innovations,
inventions, creative works, etc.
STANDARD 23. Financial and Competitiveness Results
• The institution’s financial performance and its competitiveness are measured, monitored, and
assessed for improvement and sustainability.
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