The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology of Misamis University, reaped major awards in the recently concluded 3rd ICT Youth Convention held at La Salle University, Ozamiz City on February 29-March 2, 2012.

Lynnel Emmanuel D. Neri, a second year student of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science [BSCS] and Jurry Angao, a third year student of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology [BSIT], were proclaimed champions in the C/JAVA Programming Competition; First and Second Runner- were awarded to Bukidnon State University [BSU] and Mindanao State University- Iligan Institute of Technology [MSU-IIT], respectively. For the Digital Arts Competition, Juwaidy Ibrahim, a third year BSIT student, was awarded the First Runner-Up; MSU-IIT was proclaimed the champion and 2nd runner-up, respectively.

Mr. Anrom G. Abao, a former President of the Central Student Council and Governor of the College of Computer Studies coached the team. In an interview, he said that, he has no doubt whatsoever that they will win. They were taught by competent and caring faculty, who went beyond classroom teachings, the MU computer laboratories are always upgraded to keep-up with the fast and changing technologies and more importantly, the nurturing learning environment of MU, that, challenges students to be the best…to achieve higher that they could think possible.

On a lighter note, not only did the MU students excelled in academics, they also grabbed the First Runner-Up for Miss ICT 2012 and 2nd Runner-Up for Mr. ICT 2012. Clearly, they got the best of both worlds… the looks and the brains to top it all.

Misamis University making difference through quality education

The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) recently granted the Level III Reaccredited Status to four (4) academic programs offered at Misamis University, Ozamiz City.

PACUCOA awarded Level III Reaccredited Status to the Bachelor of Elementary Education, Bachelor of Secondary Education, Business Administration and Liberal Arts Program which shall be valid for three years, effective November 2011 to November 2014.  A Level III accreditation status granted by PACUCOa” symbolizes a seal of excellence and quality in a given academic program.

The award was a result of the evaluation conducted last October 12,13,14, 2011 by the PACUCOA accrediting team headed by its Chairman, Dr. Conrado E. Iñigo. The survey was based from the following criteria: a reasonably high standard of instruction; a strong faculty and staff development program; a highly visible community outreach program; and an extensive and functional library and other learning resource facilities.

Based on the reports, the Board of Directors, after finding MUAA's compliance with all the requirements and passing the PACUCOA's standards, has approved the endorsement to the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines [FAAP] for Level 111 certification.

Attaining this level 111 status, the university, in addition to the benefits granted to schools whose status is level 1 or level 11 as embodied in CHED Order No. 01, series 2005, will enjoy the "authority to offer new courses allied to existing level 111 courses without the need for prior approval, provided that the concerned CHED Regional Office, [CHEDRO] is duly informed" and the "privilege to apply for authority to offer new graduate programs, open/learning distance education, extension classes, and to participate in transnational education.

The endorsement certificates for each program were signed by PACUCOA Executive Director Adlai C. Castigador and Chairman Rosita L. Navarro.

Misamis University, Ozamiz City passed the recertification audit for ISO 9001:2008, conducted by Det Norske Veritas (DNV- The Netherland)- a Norwegian-Based accrediting agency last November 28-29, 2011.

The audit was performed by Ms. Marita Bayon, lead auditor and Ms. Jessen Z. Aguas as member. The 2-day rigorous audit on the instructional effectiveness of the university resulted to seven (9) noteworthy efforts and some areas for improvement on the quality management system. This is an indication that MU has sustained her mark in the global market as a world class learning institution.

To recall, the university has been certified by DNV for its Tertiary Education and Basic Education including Maritime since April 28, 2005. The Maritime Program was certified since SY 1999-2000. According to the Assistant Quality Management Representative, Mrs. Nelpa N. Capio, out of the 58 DNV certified schools throughout the country, MU, is the only school/university who submitted and got certified for all its academic programs.

The strong leadership of its president, Dr. Karen Belina F. De Leon and the commitment of Misamis University community resulted to the success of the ISO recertification audit.

Misamis University… excellence through quality education!

The Liberal Arts, Business Administration and Education's [LABAED] Secondary Education and Elementary Education Programs were visited by the PACUCOA Accrediting Team for its level 111 Accreditation Status, last October 12,13,14, 2011. The survey was based from the following criteria: a reasonably high standard of instruction; a strong faculty and staff development program; a highly visible community outreach program; and an extensive and functional library and other learning resource facilities. Dr. Conrado Iñigo chaired the visit and joining him were, Dr. Paz Lucido, Dr. Esmenia Javier, Dr. Loida Sta. Maria, Dr. Teresita de Guzman and Ms. Chorieta Valerio as members.

College of Arts and Science

According to Dr. Mildred M. Garcia, the Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chairman of the Executive Self-Survey Committee, the voluntary submission of the four (4) programs to undergo Level 111 accreditation strongly underlines the commitment of the administration, faculty and staff to provide quality education with unceasing efforts to maintain them at high level.

College of Education

On the marketing side, Mr. Joey A. Cabrera, the Director for Student Affairs and Services added that accreditation helps parents to decide which school and program they may send their children to for quality education. It will also challenge all the other colleges/programs not yet accredited to push hard to attain the same standards of excellence. In addition, level 111 accredited programs bring prestige to the university while enjoying the following benefits:

• full administrative deregulation
• financial deregulation in terms of setting of tuition and other fees and charges;
• authority to revise the curriculum without CHED approval provided that CHED and PRC minimum requirements and guidelines are complied with; and;
• authority to graduate students without prior approval of CHED for special order;
• priority in the awards of grants/subsidies or funding assistance from CHED.
• authority to offer new courses allied to existing level III courses without need for prior approval; and
• privilege to offer new graduate programs, open learning/distance education; and privilege to offer extension classes and to participate in transnational education.

On the other hand, the Nursing and Civil Engineering Programs, which are currently on level 11 Reaccreditation Status and Criminology, on level 1 status, all enjoy the above mentioned privileges, except for (f) and (g). At present, the Civil Engineering Program has been given the “go signal” to fast track for level 111 Reaccreditation.

The deans of the three colleges, Dr. Joel T. Aclao, College of Education, Mrs. Susan de la Fuente, College of Business and Management and Atty. Anthony L. Awa, College of Arts and Sciences have expressed their profound gratitude to the University President, Dr. Karen Belina F. de Leon for her encouragement and continued support given to the colleges.