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EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
"Holistic education for all towards a better quality of life."
VISION
VISION
A dynamic and proactive university in Asia dedicated to excellence in providing learner-centered education, research, and sustainable community service towards the attainment of a better quality of life.
MISSION
MISSION
To revolutionize education by purposively linking quality education, training, and research with community service in pursuing the holistic development of individuals through innovative programs and productive activities attuned to local and global demands.
GOALS
GOALS
Produce holistic graduates equipped with an international mindset and global competencies.
Actively promote research and foster the utilization of emerging technologies for personal and professional development.
Take a leadership role in addressing community concerns, thereby improving the overall quality of life.
Integrate the UNESCO Sustainable Development Goals into institutional programs and activities, supporting a sustainable future for all.
CORE VALUES
CORE VALUES
St. Dominic College of Asia performs its various roles toward the achievement of its Vision-Mission-Goals as it anchors itself on a four-point set of core values:
Service
Dynamism
Competence
Accountability
QUALITY POLICY
QUALITY POLICY
SDCA commits to providing excellent academic and support services that exceed the expectations of all stakeholders as the College continuously develops and sustains the effectiveness of its quality management system.
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
To achieve excellence in academic programs and projects guided by the College vision – mission, and in compliance with the CHED, DepEd and TESDA requirements as well as those standards observed by duly accredited educational institutions.
To establish, implement and maintain effective and efficient quality management system.
To assume leadership role in improving the quality of life of the people by engaging SDCA stakeholders in meaningful community services.
To focus on its task of revolutionizing education by instilling creativity and innovation among the faculty members, students and administrative staff working collaboratively on enhancing the culture of research in the College.
To identify, nurture, and enhance human, physical and financial resources for productivity and sustainability.
STRATEGIC GOALS
STRATEGIC GOALS
GOAL 1 - Strengthen K-12, undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, continuing professional and alternative education.
GOAL 2 - Implement adequate and quality student support services.
GOAL 3 - Improve student, faculty, and staff quality and diversity.
GOAL 4 - Ensure availability of school physical facilities, ICT, and other infrastructure.
GOAL 5 - Enrich research, product development and innovation, entrepreneurial work and utilization
GOAL 6 - Enhance community extension services.
GOAL 7 - Enhance linkages, partnerships, and internationalization of education
GOAL 8 - Enhance the culture of quality assurance through assessment, accreditation, and certification of the institution.
GOAL 9 - Sustain Financial Stability.
GOAL 10 - Sustaining Strong Leadership and Good Governance.
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES: RM2USIC4
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES: RM2USIC4
GA1: Understand the discipline with moral and professional ethics in meeting the diverse culture and practices.
Indicators:
Understanding the Discipline*
Moral and Professional Ethics**
Multicultural Advocacy**
GA 2: Apply critical thinking and research skills with entrepreneurial mindset using technologically relevant resources and materials.
Indicators:
Research Skills and Entrepreneurial Mindset*
Information and Technology Literacy*
Self-directed Learning*
Critical Thinking*
GA 3: Create and innovate with the ability to accomplish tasks and express ideas articulately.
Indicators:
Creativity and Innovation**
Communication Skills**
GA 4: Collaborate and engage in community service.
Indicator:
Collaboration and Community Engagement**
Legend: *Specific Outcomes; **Generic Outcomes
The SDCA Life Formula and Success Framework
The framework traces the whole life cycle of an SDCA higher education student. It begins at Admission, where
incoming students take aptitude tests (profiling), attend an orientation on the school’s vision, mission, and core
values, and receive early socio-emotional and academic support from the Department of Student Affairs and Services
(DSAS). Once enrolled, students enter the core component of the framework, an Outcomes-Based Curriculum anchored on
SDCA’s educational philosophy and graduate attributes. Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (TLA) work together
in this where knowledge, skills, and attitudes are built through direct learning (classroom lessons, modules, etc.),
indirect learning (observation, reflection, etc.), and experiential learning (immersion, internship, fieldwork, etc.).
A continuous feedback loop links instruction with three kinds of assessment: Assessment as Learning (Self-Directed
Learning), Assessment for Learning (Formative Assessment conducted during learning), and Assessment of
Learning (Summative assessment conducted after instruction). Co-curricular activities such as research
presentations and literary journals, plus extra-curricular events like Heart Camp or Kulayawan, broaden these
learning opportunities. Beyond the classroom, the green arrow highlights Research and Community Engagement. Students complete
theses, creative works, or capstone projects, and join volunteer programs and advocacy drives that align with SDCA’s
PROBERS values and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Successful completion of all academic and institutional requirements leads to Graduation, formally approved by the
Academic Council and Board of Trustees. The journey does not end there. An Alumni Tracer system and industry
feedback collect data on how graduates perform in the workplace. That information loops back to improve curricula
and support services to ensure that SDCA not only grants diplomas but also drives lasting Career Success for its
graduates and meaningful contributions to society.
SIHTM Curriculum Design and Feedback Loop Framework
SIHTM designs the BSHM program by first gathering data from industry partners, alumni, students, and employers through site visits, consultations, surveys, and FGDs to spot trends and skills gaps. These insights shape eight Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)—aligned with CHED CMO 62‑2017, the Philippine Qualifications Framework, and the ASEAN MRA—that emphasize food production, service and front‑office management, risk, entrepreneurship, and clear communication. The 171‑unit curriculum blends theory and practice via interactive classes, fieldwork, immersion, hands‑on demos, thesis writing, and presentations. Student competence is verified through written and practical exams, TESDA NC II assessments, research defenses, and practicum validations. A continuous feedback loop—graduate tracer studies, employer and student surveys, Industry Advisory Council reviews, and accreditation audits—drives regular updates to outcomes, course content, and assessments. Anchored to SDCA’s Vision‑Mission, the RM2USIC4 graduate attributes, and global benchmarks (CHED QA, WURI, TESDA standards, and UN SDG 4), this living system ensures BSHM graduates are industry‑ready and globally competitive.
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
VISION
The CTLA envisions itself as a premier center of pedagogical innovations for academic excellence that fosters a dynamic culture of lifelong learning and transformative teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
MISSION
The CTLA seeks to support the academic community of St. Dominic College of Asia to achieve excellence through innovative teaching strategies and effective assessment practices as well as to empower students in attaining our institutional outcomes.
GOALS
Teaching Goal: Equip faculty members to integrate new pedagogical techniques or technologies into their courses each academic year.
Learning Goal: Integrate activities that promote both active and lifelong learning in all course syllabi across all academic programs.
Assessment Goal: Develop and implement a standardized assessment framework for all of the courses aligned with expected learning outcomes.
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