The Sultan Kudarat State University held its AACCUP Online Level III Accreditation Survey Visit for the following programs: Bachelor of Science in Criminology (ACCESS Campus), Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness (Bagumbayan Campus), Bachelor of Secondary Education (Kalamansig Campus) Bachelor of Elementary Education (Palimbang Campus) and Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (Tacurong Campus) from August 27 to 29, 2025.
The survey visit started with an Opening Program participated in by the key officials and the team of accreditors. The participants were warmly welcomed by Rodelyn M. Dalayap, PhD, Director for Quality Assurance. After which, the Vice-President for Administration, Finance and Resource Generation, Dr. Reynaldo H. Dalayap gave a message on behalf of the University President, Samson L. Molao. The 5S+2 University Chairperson Dayanara P. Besa, PhD, introduced the Team Leaders. On the part of the accreditors, Dr. Marivic T. Sanchez, AACCUP Over-all Coordinator presented the Statement of Purpose and Introduction of AACCUP Survey Team, namely: Dr. Rowell B. Pallega from JRMSU, Team Leader with Dr. Salcedo B. Tanguid, Jr. from Mindoro State University and Prof. Iris L. Garcia from CTU as accreditors for the BS in Criminology; Dr. Ricardo D. Diño from CNSC, Team Leader with Prof. Victoria P. Besana from CPSU, and Prof. Iris L. Garcia from CTU as accreditors for BS in Agribusiness in Bagumbayan Campus; Dr. Evelyn D. Taban from NVSU, Team Leader with Dr. Jovelyn M. Cantina from JRMSU as accreditor for the BSEd in Kalamansig Campus; Dr. Gerolyn B. Javier from Mindoro SU, Team Leader with Dr. Quindhe M. Banquiao, accreditor for the BEEd in Palimbang Campus; Prof. Esperanza M. Nolasco from UA, Team Leader with Dr. Rowena L. Gabalonzo from WVSU, accreditor for Bachelor of Science in Accountancy in Tacurong Campus. The SKSU Virtual Tour and Promotional Video presentation followed. Likewise, the Campus /College Officials, Accreditation Taskforce, and Focal Persons were presented respectively by Dr. Rogelio C. Palanog, Jr. Dean of CCJE; Paul Ryan L. Oñas, PhD, Director of Bagumbayan Campus; Fahad A. Salendab, PhD, Director of Kalamansig Campus; Kendatu L. Tago, MAT, Director of Palimbang Campus; and Jeannie A. Romano, PhD, Director of Tacurong Campus. The Closing Remarks was given by Dr. Michael Kennedy G. Camarao on behalf of Marites B. Java, EdD, Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Opening Program ended with Photo Opportunity and Break-out session.
Program Accreditation is crucial in all higher education institutions to meet established standards, leading to academic excellence and quality education, enhanced reputation, increased student employability, access to financial aid and funding, and a culture of continuous improvement. The highest level of program accreditation is Level IV. In SKSU, the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology was granted Level IV by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) during the previous accreditation survey visit.
The Online Level III Survey Visit was concluded with an Exit Conference and Closing program on August 29, 2025, where the AACCUP Overall Coordinator, Dr. Marivic T. Sanchez gave the overall impression of the activity. On behalf of Pres. Samson L. Molao, Dr. Michael Kennedy G. Camarao, Director for Instruction, expressed his words of commitment. The e-certificates were awarded to the AACCUP Survey Visit Team by Dr. Rodelyn M. Dalayap. The activity was formally closed by VP Reynaldo H. Dalayap.
This milestone also resonates with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, as accreditation ensures that programs meet high standards that prepare graduates for global competitiveness; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, by producing a skilled workforce that contributes to sustainable economic progress; and SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, as accreditation strengthens institutional accountability, governance, and transparency. Through these efforts, SKSU reinforces its commitment to academic excellence and its role in advancing both national and global development goals.
It was indeed a productive and meaningful activity!
