by Pamela F. Resurreccion, OVCSI | Jul 02 2024
Iligan City, Philippines – July 1, 2024 – The Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳-IIT) has been accepted as an Associate Member of the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA). This associate membership highlights the university's commitment to academic excellence and continuous quality improvement in higher education.
AUN-QA, established in 1995, aims to enhance the quality of higher education in the ASEAN region by developing a harmonized quality assurance system. The acceptance of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳-IIT as an Associate Member opens doors to enhanced quality assurance mechanisms, internationally-recognized programs, and more collaborations in research, and community engagements.
Chancellor Alizedney M. Ditucalan expressed his excitement over this associate membership to the network. "Being accepted as an Associate Member of AUN-QA opens many opportunities for ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳-IIT. We can now start working on the AUN-QA accreditation procedure for an initial four to five academic programs. This will be a valuable learning experience for us and we welcome the opportunity to improve our quality assurance system. The improvements will certainly benefit the students and other stakeholders."
Ms. Farrah Marie S. Erazo, Director of the Office of Quality Assurance Management Services at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳-IIT, emphasized the importance of this development toward achieving one of the university's strategic goals. "Our acceptance into AUN-QA will provide us with valuable insights and best practices from other esteemed universities, helping us to further enhance our academic offerings and institutional processes."
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳-IIT: The Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳-IIT) is a premier institution of higher learning in the Philippines. With a commitment to academic excellence, research, and community service, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳-IIT continues to be a prime-mover in providing quality education and fostering innovation.
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ AUN-QA: The ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) is a collaborative body that aims to enhance the quality of higher education in the ASEAN region. Through its quality assurance activities, AUN-QA seeks to develop a harmonized quality assurance system that promotes academic excellence and continuous improvement among its member universities.