Following five days of intensive evaluation, Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) successfully concluded its Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACUP) Level I Preliminary Online Accreditation Survey Visit with a virtual Exit Conference and Closing Program on October 9, 2026, held via Zoom Video Conference. The evaluation period, which officially commenced with an opening program on October 5, 2026, brought together university administrators, faculty, and external accreditors to assess various academic offerings across SKSU campuses.
The core of the program centered on the presentation of overall impressions and preliminary evaluation results. Dr. Christopher S. Vicencio of Bulacan State University, serving as AACUP Coordinator, detailed the impressions for the programs evaluated at the ACCESS and Kalamansig Campuses. Simultaneously, Dr. Erwin D. Dumagpi, AACUP Coordinator, presented the preliminary findings for programs across the Lutayan, Palimbang, and Tacurong Campuses.
The comprehensive survey visit examined degree programs evaluated by distinct teams of academic experts. For the Master in Information Technology program, evaluation was led by Team Leader Dr. Pilita A. Amahan of Occidental Mindoro State University and Lead Accreditor Dr. Betchie Clair E. Duero of North Eastern Mindanao State University. The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Security Management program was reviewed by Team Leader Dr. Dionesia R. Berena of Central Bicol State University of Agriculture alongside Lead Accreditor Dr. Jeffery C. Arrieta of Batangas State University. At the ACCESS Campus, the Bachelor of Physical Education program was evaluated by Team Leader Prof. Marilyn J. Esteban of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology and Lead Accreditor Dr. Wilfredo M. Estabillo of Cagayan State University. Meanwhile, at the Kalamansig Campus, the Bachelor of Science in Biology program was assessed by Team Leader Dr. Joanna I. Alafag of Benguet State University and Lead Accreditor Dr. Gemma D.C. Santos of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology.
At the Lutayan Campus, the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program was evaluated by Team Leader Dr. Grace L. Negrete of Central Bicol State University of Agriculture and Lead Accreditor Dr. Nancy S. Doloriel of North Eastern Mindanao State University. For the Palimbang Campus, the Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness program was reviewed by Team Leader Dr. Jillard O. Mercado of North Eastern Mindanao State University and Lead Accreditor Dr. Marjonnel B. Abella-Chan of Visayas State University. Programs at the Tacurong Campus were likewise thoroughly examined: the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science was led by Team Leader Prof. Janice P. Balangen of Benguet State University and Lead Accreditor Dr. Mae Angeline T. Tajolosa of Iloilo Science and Technology University; the Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting was assessed by Team Leader Dr. Evelyn B. Tomas of Palawan State University and Lead Accreditor Dr. Glorina C. Damong of Benguet State University; and the Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management was evaluated by Team Leader Dr. Ma. Cristina Q. Trinidad of Polytechnic University of the Philippines and Lead Accreditor Dr. July Hera G. Salomon of North Eastern Mindanao State University. Complementing these program evaluations, Dr. Lauren P. Kipaan of Benguet State University conducted the library resource review for the ACCESS and Kalamansig Campuses, while Dr. Benhur A. Asid of Western Mindanao State University handled the library evaluations for the Lutayan, Palimbang, and Tacurong Campuses.
In response to the evaluators’ observations, SKSU University President Atty. Cyrus E. Torrena, DPA, MNSA, delivered the Words of Commitment, assuring the accreditors that the university would actively implement their recommendations to continuously elevate academic quality and institutional standards.
The virtual event drew to a close with formal remarks from Dr. Reynaldo H. Dalayap Jr., Vice President for Finance, Administration, and Resource Generation, who commended the collective dedication of the university community and the accrediting team throughout the evaluation process.
The successful completion of the AACUP Level I Preliminary Survey Visit marks a significant step in SKSU’s ongoing quality assurance journey. Through the collective efforts of the administration, faculty, and visiting accreditors, the University continues to strengthen its degree programs in pursuit of producing highly competitive and lifelong learners.
