PARAMETER B 

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S.1 There is a system for approving academic programs, revision and development. 

• Work Instruction on Academic Processes 

• Sample Minutes of Curriculum Committee Meeting

• Sample Minutes of Academic Council Meeting

• Sample Feasibility Study

• Sample CHED Endorsement

S.2 The process of approval of academic programs is clear to stakeholders.

• Work Instruction on Academic Processes 

• CMOs and Related Compliance

• Stakeholders' Invitation and Attendance Sheets

S.3 The system of approval includes alignment of resources to the Vision, Goals, and Objectives

• University Code

• Work Instructions for Curricular Revision

• Minutes of Meeting

• Designations

S.4 The system of approval reflects clear articulation of development needs of the region, nation, and the world articulating the relationships and development of desired competencies

• Regional Development

• Philippine Development Plan

• UN Sustainable Development Goals

• CHED CMOs

• Stakeholders' Invitation and Consultation

• Program Proposals (MPA, Geology, MBA-SSE)

• BOR Resolutions

• Sample Academic Council Resolution

S.5 The system accommodates new updates in the approval of programs. 

• Sample Board of Regent (BOR) Resolution
• Sample CHED Endorsement
• Sample Compliance Report

I.1.2 the HEI's resources

• Sample Faculty Profile

• Sample Facilities and Infrastructure

• Sample Budget Allocation

• Sample Board of Regent (BOR) Program Approval

I.1.3 the development needs of the region/country; and

• Minutes of Stakeholder Consultations

• Tracer Study Reports 

• Labor Market Studies

• LGU and Industry Support

• Program Proposal Papers

• Regional Development Plan

I.1.4 its ability to ensure that programs enable students to achieve the specified  intended outcomes.

• Curriculum Maps

• Sample Syllabi

• Assessment Tools

• Licensure Examination Results

• Tracer Studies 

• Employer Feedback Surveys

• Faculty Development Records

• Learning Resources

I.2 Committees at various levels are set up to act on proposed programs.

• Work Instruction on Proposing New Programs (ISO-certified process flow).
• Minutes of meetings of Curriculum Committee
• Documentation of stakeholder consultations (attendance sheets, proceedings, photos).
• University Academic Council Certifications on program proposals.
• Administrative Council deliberations on feasibility and sustainability.
• Board of Regents (BOR) resolutions approving new programs.
• CHED PSGs/CMOs used as basis in proposals.
• Market demand studies and tracer studies included in proposals.
• Work and Financial Plans (WFPs) integrating proposed program requirements.
• Memos from OVPAA convening committees and requiring compliance with WI.

I.3 Feedback from stakeholders is considered in the approval of programs. 

• Proof of Stakeholders' Engagement (industry, LGUs, professional associations, alumni).
• Feedback summaries (FS) highlighting recommendations integrated into programs.
• University Academic and Administrative Council minutes incorporating feedback into proposals.
• Board of Regents (BOR) resolutions approving stakeholder-informed programs.
• Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) with industry and government partners for program support.
• Tracer studies and employer feedback reports used in program design.

I.4 Program approval follows a process starting with the plan and ending with notification of action taken. 

• Work Instruction for Program Review and Approval (ISO-documented process).
• Feasibility study (FS) reports for proposed programs.
• Minutes of stakeholder consultations (industry, alumni, LGUs, parents, students).
• Minutes of Curriculum Committee meetings reviewing proposals.
• University Academic Council deliberating and approving proposals.
• Administrative Council deliberations on resources and sustainability.
• BOR resolutions approving program offerings.
• Official notification memos issued by OVPAA or University Secretary.
• Photo documentation of consultations and council presentations.
• ISO audit reports validating compliance with WI processes.

I.5 Various committees act on the approval of programs from collegial academic discussions at the different levels, namely department, college, university, and Board of Trustees/Regents. 

• College Level Deliberations
• Stakeholder consultation documents (attendance, proceedings, photos).
• University Academic Council deliberations chaired by the President.
• BOR Resolutions officially approving new programs.
• Feasibility Studies and Tracer Studies as justification for new programs.
• Memoranda from OVPAA convening curriculum reviews.
• ISO-documented Work Instruction on Program Approval.
• AACCUP and CHED recommendations integrated into proposals.
• Photo and video documentation of consultations and council meetings.
  1. May 2025 Academic Council Meeting
  2. February 2025 Academic Council Meeting
  3. December 2024 Academic Council Meeting
  4. Consultation

I.6 Academic programs are implemented in accordance with the terms and conditions set in the approval.

• Transmittals of BOR-approved programs to colleges and registrars.
• CHED COPC documents and corresponding transmittals.
• Classroom observation reports by deans and department chairs.
• Program monitoring schemes implemented by IQA and QA offices.
  1. Quality Objectives
  2. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Sample syllabi highlighting course descriptions per CHED CMO.
• Work Instructions (WI) under ISO for program implementation.
• Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) reports (NCARS) on compliance checks.
• AACCUP accreditation reports validating compliance with approved programs.
• PRC inspection reports confirming adherence to program requirements.
• Photo documentation of classes, laboratories, and program monitoring activities.

I.7 Well trained faculty members facilitate student learning and are provided appropriate learning resources, facilities, and administrative support.

• Proposals for faculty enhancement programs and capability-building initiatives.
• Office memos on faculty development and training activities.
• Certificates of participation/attendance from trainings and conferences.
• SAOB excerpts showing budget allocations for training and ICT procurement.
• PR & PPMP for the procurement of ICT resources and instructional materials.
• TOs (Travel Orders) issued to faculty for training and seminars.
• Library acquisition reports on updated references and journals.
• Photo documentation of faculty attending trainings and receiving resources.
  1. DAF X Training
  2. International Training-Workshop
  3. IP and Patent Drafting Workshop

I.8 There is regular evaluation of faculty performance and self evaluation of individual programs through licensure passing rates(when applicable), employment rates, and graduates and  stakeholders feedbacks for program enhancement.

• QCE results 
• Faculty IPCR forms showing performance commitments and ratings.
• QCE ratings as part of MFO1 in the IPCR.
• Board examination results and PRC recognition of PSU programs and graduates.
• Tracer studies and graduate employment reports.
• Employer feedback surveys.

I.9 The institution has policies and processes to match students’    abilities and aptitudes to the demands of the programs to which they are recruited.

• Admission and retention policies
• Qualifying examination results of applicants per program.
• Advising and consultation records for students at risk.
• Mentoring and remedial program reports (Lecture Series).
• Minutes of departmental meetings addressing retention and progression.
• Student referral and placement forms.
• Tracer study and employer feedback reports validating graduate preparedness.
• Licensure examination performance reports.

I.10 The institution provides academic support to students and faculty for effective teaching and learning.

• Capability-building and faculty enhancement workshops (OBE, pedagogy, research mentoring).
  1. DAF X Training
  2. International Training-Workshop
  3. IP and Patent Drafting Workshop
  4. DOST V-TECHGROW
  5. Pedagogy Enhancement
• Approved purchase requests (PRs) for ICT equipment and instructional resources per college.
• Thesis advising and designation records per program.
• OVPAA and OSAS memos authorizing and supporting student academic activities.
• Approved Student Activities on academic-related projects.
• Certificates of faculty and students attending academic events.
• Annual reports documenting allocation for academic support initiatives.
• Photo documentation of student-organization-led academic activities.
  1. CED KuMHustahan 2025
  2. Project LAHUY
  3. SINAYA 2025
  4. TURUPARAN 2025
  5. Talinglasine Festival 2023: Pagrukyaw kan Pelikulang Partido 

I.11 The institution ensures the use of pedagogical skills among faculty who are not graduates of teacher education.

• Faculty Orientation - Memo & Photos
• International Training-Workshop on Empowering 21st Century Educators and Researchers: Integrating Outcomes-Based Education (OBE), Mathematical Modeling, and Generative AI for Transformative Academic Practice
• University-Wide Training Workshop on Pedagogy Enhancement and Syllabus and Module Development
• Certificates of faculty participation in training programs (in-house, regional, and national).

I.12 Learning process is enhanced through the use of varied teaching techniques and methodologies, instructional materials, computer-aided instruction and non-traditional teaching  approaches to produce desirable learning outcomes.

• Lists of capability-building and faculty/student enhancement workshops (OBE, flexible learning, innovative pedagogy).

• Documentation of faculty training on LMS (schedules, attendance, evaluation forms).

  1. PSU myLMS LearnFlix

• Learning Resources

• Approved purchase requests for ICT equipment and instructional upgrades per college.

• Documentation of teaching-learning processes (photos, reports, faculty submissions).

• Sample syllabi highlighting teaching techniques and methodologies.

• Classroom observation reports validating varied methods in practice.

• Faculty lesson plans and instructional materials (modules, presentations, lab manuals).

• Student evaluation results reflecting effectiveness of teaching strategies.

  1. QCE Instrument

• Minutes of academic meetings discussing innovations in teaching and learning.

I.13 The institution has programs that allow students to practice their learned competencies in view of their future careers, such as practicum, internship and on-the-job training.

• Copy of approved curricula highlighting practicum, internship, or OJT requirements.
• Course syllabi for immersion programs showing learning outcomes and assessment tools.
• Approved proposals for the conduct of student immersion activities.
• Documentation of student immersion/practicum/OJT (narrative reports, journals, portfolios, photos).
• MOUs/MOAs with host training establishments (HTEs) and industry partners.
• Monitoring and evaluation forms by faculty supervisors and industry mentors.
• Student performance appraisal forms from HTEs.
• Minutes of meetings between PSU and partner institutions regarding placements.
• Post-immersion reports consolidating student feedback and evaluation outcomes.
• Tracer studies and employer feedback surveys linking immersion to employability.

I.14 Stakeholders participate in the preparation and periodic review of syllabi which are distributed to students for effective instruction.

• Copies of syllabi distributed to students, highlighting course outcomes and expectations.
• Minutes of curriculum committee and academic council meetings showing stakeholder input.
• Student feedback forms and evaluations on syllabus content and delivery.
• Research and evaluation reports on General Education Curriculum (GEC) implementation.
• Documents showing periodic revisions of syllabi (with dates, revisions, and rationale).
• Employer and alumni consultation records integrated into curriculum and syllabi reviews.
• Faculty training documents on OBE-aligned syllabus preparation.
• Memoranda from OVPAA on revised syllabus templates and requirements.
• ISO audit reports confirming adherence to syllabus preparation guidelines.
• AACCUP accreditation reports noting strengths in syllabi and instruction.
• Sample course syllabi highlighting integration of stakeholder recommendations.

O.1 An effective system of program approval and implementation is developed.

1. PSU University Code, WI 

2. Minutes of Academic & Administrative Council, BOR

3. CHED Memorandum Orders

4. Feasibility Studies, Labor Market Analysis

5. Consultation Minutes

6. Tracer Studies

7. CHED Endorsements, Notices to Proceed

O. 2 The programs are  consistent with Vision, Mission and Goals of the Institution.

• VMGO Statements 

• Strategic Plan 2023-2027 (Chapters 2 & 3) 

• Curriculum Maps 

• Minutes of Academic & Administrative Council Meetings 

• Syllabi with VMGO Integration 

• Stakeholders Consultation Reports 

• Tracer Study Results 

• CHED Endorsements & BOR Approval 

O.3 The objectives of the programs are consistent with the desired competencies.

• CHED Memorandum Orders (CMOs) demonstrating program compliance with national academic and professional standards

• Program objectives and curriculum maps showing alignment with desired competencies and OBE principles

• Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) and partnerships with industries, government agencies, and organizations supporting curriculum enhancement and graduate employability

• Tracer studies and employer satisfaction surveys providing data on graduate outcomes and workforce relevance

• Syllabi and instructional materials demonstrating integration of OBE strategies and CHED-mandated competencies

• Flexible learning policies and reports ensuring accessibility and continuity of education during disruptions

• Faculty development and training records focused on OBE, flexible learning, and innovative pedagogy

  1. DAF X Training
  2. International Training-Workshop
  3. IP and Patent Drafting Workshop

• Licensure examination results and graduate employment reports as performance indicators of program effectiveness 

O.4 Credibility of the programs is noteworthy due to transparency of processes.

• Certificates of Program Compliance (COPCs) issued by CHED for all approved programs

• Quality Assurance Manual and ISO 9001:2015-certified process documentation

• Academic Council meetings reflecting deliberations and decisions

• Stakeholder consultation records 

• Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) with industry and government partners for internships and OJT programs

• CHED PSGs and compliance reports demonstrating program alignment with national policies

• Tracer study results and employer surveys showing graduate employability and workforce readiness

• Licensure examination performance reports (with topnotchers) reflecting trends and program outcomes

• Accreditation certificates from AACCUP 

• Public announcements and website postings showing the dissemination of program approval results and accreditation updates 

  1. Mock Institutional Accreditation

  2. September 2025 AACCUP Accreditation

  3. Benchmarking Learning Activity

  4. August 2025 AACCUP Accreditation

  5. Announcement - Celebrating Major Milestone

Best Practices

• There is a work instruction used for new and revisions of programs. 

• Strategic curriculum design aligned with global and national goal

• Flexible and inclusive learning modalities for a diverse student body

• Institutional Guides for Academic and Student Life