JRMSU Quality Assurance Center

31/07/2023

July 25 - 28, 2023
Jose Rizal Memorial State University takes part in the Regional Futures Consortium Workshop: High Level Anticipatory Leadership and Governance Executive Course as part of its Futures Thinking Journey.

The workshop hosted by Western Mindanao State University; conducted by the Philippine Futures Thinking Society (PhilFutures), a professional organization for foresight and futures thinking professionals in the country which provides strategic handles and direction towards igniting the Filipino Hiraya through the power of foresight as it aims to advance and democratize futures thinking through education, training, research, and advocacy.

To stir up conversations about the futures of education, work, and technology, continue the indigenization of futures thinking through Hiraya Foresight, and to assist the National Government through the Committee on SDGs, Innovation, and Futures Thinking chaired by Senator Pia Cayetano in the institutionalization of futures thinking in the Philippines-- administrative heads and faculty from the JRMSU System, spearheaded by the Quality Assurance Director, Engr. Gillert Magdayao Bongcac engaged in the activity contributing their expertise and igniting the Filipino Hiraya through the power of foresight.

Hiraya Manawari!

24/07/2023

July 18-19, 2023
"Hiraya Manawari"
Jumpstart of the Futures Thinking Journey of JRMSU with the JRMSU Top Management, Deans, Directors, Administrative Heads, and Staff-- spearheaded by the Quality Assurance Center with Resource Speakers from the Philippine Futures Thinking Society: Mr. Emmanuel de Guia, the Resident Futurist of the Philippine Senate Committee on SDGs; Ms. Jalaine Joyce V. Malabanan, the Chief of the Center for Futures Research at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

The two-day activity tackled different approaches to strategic design that considers what is likely to change and what is likely to stay the same in the future, as a means to be more reflective in strategic planning. It is a creative and exploratory process that uses divergent thinking, seeking many possible answers and acknowledging uncertainty. Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight are a set of approaches and tools designed to help us identify emerging issues, negotiate uncertainties, articulate scenarios, develop a common vision of a desired future through wide participation, introduce innovation, and design robust policies and strategies. Together, we work towards further uplifting our standards.

02/12/2022

10.24.22 - 10.28.22 Jose Rizal Memorial State University’s second virtual AACCUP Accreditation successfully transpired on October 24 – 28, 2022 at JRMSU Main Campus with the orchestration of the OIC Quality Assurance Director, Engr. Gillert Magdayao Bongcac, and the College of Maritime Education Local Task Force headed by their dean, 2M Expedito B. Columnas Jr—JRMSU opened its doors to give its highly esteemed accreditors access for the Level II second survey of the CME programs—BS in Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering.

As the University once again submits itself for accreditation in its continuous quest to achieve quality education, the OIC Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jay D. Telen, with his words of wisdom, commenced the assembly—this followed by Dr. Divinagracia M. de Guzman, the AACCUP Coordinator, presenting the AACCUP Accreditors. The JRMSU Key Officials and Area Team Leaders were introduced in full acceptance by Engr. Bongcac, followed by Dean Columnas’ edifying presentation of the Local Task Force of the College of Maritime Education.

The AACCUP Accreditors: Dr. Divinagracia M. de Guzman, a retired professor from Nueva Vizcaya State University—the coordinator; Engr. Medel E. Aligan, a retired professor from Bicol University and Dr. Oscar C. Barawid, a professor from Aurora State College of Technology for the BS in Marine Engineering program; Dr. Alking B. Gorospe, an assistant professor from Aurora State College of Technology and Engr. John G. Agbayani, an Associate Professor from Camiguin Polytechnic State College for the BS in Marine Transportation program; with Dr. Consuelo J. Estigoy from Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology as the Librarian.

The accreditors and their team evaluated the presented documents through triangulation as they conducted ocular inspection, virtual site visits and interviews with stakeholders. After the evaluation, the results are submitted to AACCUP with the summary of findings and recommendations to guide the University in preparation for the next level of accreditation. The Accreditors expressed their admiration for the courage and determination of the University to continue its journey towards academic excellence.

Notwithstanding the uncertainty it experiences, brought by the global pandemic, the University remains committed to pursue quality education through adaptation, transformation, and innovation.

From the Quality Assurance Team, we would like to commend everyone for their overall support, for their resolute efforts, for their endless patience and goodwill, for sharing their knowledge and expertise, and for being a constant part in the continuous quality journey of the University.

It has always been an honor and a privilege.
Mabuhay JRMSU!

13/10/2022

10.10.22 - 10.12.22 Online Mock Accreditation of JRMSU Main Campus for the College of Maritime Education Programs: BS Marine Transportation and BS Marine Engineering.

The JRMSU Main Campus conducts a three-day self-survey in preparation for the AACCUP accreditation this 24th-28th of October. The opening ceremony was spearheaded by the Quality Assurance Center, with Engr. Gillert M. Bongcac presenting the assigned Internal Accreditors and Area Team Leaders, followed by the presentation of the Accreditation Task Force by the Dean of the College of Maritime Education, 2M Expedito B. Columnas.

Within the period of data gathering and evaluation, the third day of the Internal Accreditation marked the closing meeting of the endeavor. Each Internal Accreditor presented their preliminary findings and reports, after which-- Engr. Bongcac gave his impressions and Dean Columnas his words of commitment.

We humbly thank the key officials of JRMSU for their meaningful insights, the Internal Accreditors for their thorough evaluation and recommendations, the Area Team Leaders, Local Task Force, IT experts and Support Staff for their over-all efforts and support, all the accreditation personnel involved in this journey towards academic excellence as the University remains committed to pursue quality education through adaptation, transformation, and innovation.

12/10/2022

10.03.22 The Quality Assurance Center Main Campus organizes a preparatory meeting for the forthcoming AACCUP Accreditation of the College of Maritime Education programs (BS in Marine Transportation and BS in Marine Engineering) to discuss the commissions and provide updates for the anticipated endeavor.

The activity was spearheaded by the OIC Quality Assurance Director, Engr. Gillert M. Bongcac, in company with the JRMSU Top Management, and the Dean of the CME, 2M Expedito B. Columnas Jr.
Participants of the pursuit were the assigned Area Team Leaders, Internal Accreditors, Local Task Force, IT Task Force, and Support Staff.

10.11.22 In-parallel with the accreditation activities, the Quality Assurance Center conducts a priming assembly with the JRMSU Key Officials, Heads of Offices, and Internal Quality Auditors for the imminent ISO Surveillance Audits this November of 2022.

The forum was initiated by the QAC Director, Engr. Gillert M. Bongcac to relay the preparations, tasks, and dates to adhere to for the ISO activities, along with him in his presentation is the ISO Lead Internal Auditor, Dr. Patrick G. Galleto to transmit the updates on the previous audit results.

The Quality Assurance Center is in great appreciation for everyone's attendance and participation. Mabuhay JRMSU!

14/06/2022

Warmest wishes to our ever diligent Quality Assurance Director. May your special day be full of happiness, fun and cheer! May you be gifted with life’s biggest joys and never-ending bliss. Most of all, you yourself are a gift to earth, and you deserve the best.

Happy birthday, Dr. Dino! 🥳🎉

With love, JRMSU Family. 💕

23/05/2022

As you read this, we don't know what you are going through but we just want to remind you to carry on because God can change your circumstance even in a split second. Tomorrow is another day and another story!

19/05/2022

16/05/2022

05.16.22 The Jose Rizal Memorial State University - Katipunan and Tampilisan Campuses have once again opened its doors to give its highly esteemed AACCUP accreditors and accrediting teams access for the programs submitted for Level II Accreditation -- BS in Business Administration, BS in Criminology, and BS in Hospitality Management for Tampilisan Campus and BS in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering for Katipunan Campus. As JRMSU sets its sights on the future, we create more milestones as we focus in our dedication for continuous development for quality standards in our vision to become a "dynamic and diverse internationally recognized university".

Welcome, Accreditors and mabuhay JRMSU!

16/05/2022

05.06.22 The QA Team from the Main and Dipolog Campuses visited the Tampilisan Campus to check on the documentation for the AACCUP Accreditation on May 16-20, 2022. A big thanks to the Campus Administrator, Dr. Merlyn Naong Luza for your warmest accommodation and support to the QA Team and also to the QA Unit Head of Tampilisan Campus Prof. Chorla Napigkit for your passion and dedication to make the upcoming accreditation a success.

We are grateful also to the QA Team who visited the Tampilisan Campus for their unwavering and tireless support to uphold quality assurance:

Prof. Ivo Mathew Magbojos Siaton
Prof. Risa Tamparong Mamigo
Dr. Maria Blanca Sy
Prof. Fe Alavanza
Prof. Julius Bacatan
Dr. Dino Joey L. Cordova

07/05/2022

05.04.22 The QA Team from Dipolog and Dapitan campuses visited our Katipunan Campus to help check the documentation requirements for the AACCUP Level II Accreditation of our BS in Agricultural Engineering on May 16-20, 2022. Special thanks to our ever supportive Campus Administrator of Katipunan Dr. Carina A. Romarate, QA Unit Head of Katipunan Campus Dr. Joy Apilan Bael-Martinez for your warmest welcome and support! Expressing also our sinecerest gratitude to our seasoned accreditors Dr. Maria Blanca Sy, Dr. Jovelyn Cantina-IMD Director, Prof. Ivo Mathew Magbojos Siaton-QA Unit Head of Dipolog Campus, Prof. Gemma Orosca, and to the QA Unit Head of Main Campus Prof. Risa Tamparong Mamigo.

02/05/2022

05.02.22 Working on the challenge to quality assure the facilities of the university in compliance with the requirements of DILG for the issuance of safety seal in preparation for the limited face-to-face classes. Taking pride of our state-of-the-art learning commons and perhaps the best library in the region with the longest ramp for our PWD customers.