AREA IX: Laboratories

S.1. The institution has an organizational structure approved by the Board of Regents/Trustees (BOR/BOT).

S.2. Every office/unit in the organizational structure has functions approved by the BOR/BOT.

I.1. The Institution is subdivided into administrative units in accordance with the organizational structure.

I.2. The functions, duties, and responsibilities of administrative personnel/staff in each unit/office are identified and carried out.

I.3. The Board of Regents/Trustees is supportive with the growth and development of the Institution.

I.4. The Academic and Administrative Councils exercise their powers and perform their functions.

I.5.The flow of communication among and within units/departments is observed.

O.1. The Institution has a well-designed and functional organizational structure.

S.1. The Dean/Academic Unit Head possess the required educational qualifications and experience needed to administer the College/Academic Unit as follows:

• S.1.1. holder of a doctoral degree in education or in related fields

• S.1.2. must have a minimum teaching experience in graduate level of not less than five (5) years and preferably, two(2) years of administrative experience

• S.1.3. With the research experience and published works in professional journals.

S.2. The Department Chair/s, or their equivalent has a appropriate/relevant educational qualification and experience.

I.1. The Institution is subdivided into administrative units in accordance with the organizational structure.

I.2. The functions, duties and responsibilities of administrative personnel/staff in each unit/office are identified and carried out.

I.3. The Board of Regents/Trustees is supportive with the growth and development of the Institution.

I.4. The Academic and Administrative Councils exercise their powers and perform their functions.

I.5.The flow of communication among and within units/departments is observed.

O.1. The Institution has a well-designed and functional organizational structure.

S.1. A laboratory technician/assistant is available for the proper upkeep of the laboratory.

S.2. The institution has a Maintenance and Repair Department/Unit manned by skilled personnel who provides services on direct call.

I.1. The institution keeps the laboratories neat, clean and orderly.

I.2. Laboratory supplies and materials are regularly replenished/replaced, whenever applicable.

I.3. The inventory of laboratory facilities and equipment is systematically and periodically conducted.

I.4. The laboratory equipment and instruments are in good condition and are periodically calibrated.

I.5. All equipment are coded, listed and inventoried.

I.6. Waste disposal is efficiently and effectively managed.

I.7. The following are properly maintained by trained staff/technicians:

• • I.7.1. shops

  • I.7.2. computer laboratory

  • I.7.3. multi-media/educational technology center

  • I.7.4. research facility

  • I.7.5. general education laboratory

  • I.7.5.1. natural science/physical science

  • I.7.5.2. speech laboratory

  • I.7.5.3. physical education

  • I.7.5.4. others (please specify)

O.1. The laboratories and shops are functional and are properly maintained.

S.1. Specific program requirements (listing of materials and equipment as per CMO) are in accordance with guidelines/policies embodied in official issuances.

S.2. There is an approved Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP).

S.3. There is an approved Annual Procurement Plan (APP) for laboratory equipment, supplies and materials.

I.1. The institution implements the special provisions as listed in the CMO

O.1. The special provisions in the CMO of the program are complied with.