The ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) recently accepted Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU ) as an associate member.
CHMSU fulfilled all the requirements of an AUN-QA Associate Membership and was accepted as an associate member by the AUN-QA Council on June 25, a press release from the CHMSU-Main Campus said Tuesday, Aug. 27.
“The goal of CHMSU’s membership in the AUN-QA is to benchmark its academic offerings and institutional procedures to global benchmarks,” Director for Quality Management Yrika Marie Dusaran said.
Dusaran said that with this membership, “we will be able to raise the standard of instruction, streamline internal procedures, and guarantee that our graduates are prepared for jobs in both domestic and international markets.”
Because of this new membership, CHMSU is set to also review and update academic and administrative documentation to align with AUN-QA standards, she said.
The university will also conduct self-assessments at the program level using the AUN-QA assessment criteria to identify strengths and areas for improvement, along with performing a comprehensive institutional assessment to ensure alignment with AUN-QA standards across all aspects of the university’s operations, the press release said.
Associate Members, including CHMSU, shall appoint Chief Quality Officers (CQOs) for their universities and nominate suitable to be trained and perform as AUN Assessors.
They are also given the privilege and priority to attend AUN-QA training workshops and courses. They also get to network with fellow members through CQO meetings and conferences, it added.*