Benguet State University (BSU) submitted seven degree programs for evaluation by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) during the hybrid Accreditation Survey Visit on September 10-12, 2025.
The assessed programs are composed of undergraduate and graduate programs offered at the College of Agriculture (CA), College of Engineering (CE), College of Human Kinetics (CHK), and the College of Numeracy and Applied Sciences (CNAS). The Bachelor in Physical Education and the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering were assessed for the 4th Survey Visit Phase 2, 2nd cycle. The BS in Statistics and the Master of Science in Agronomy were evaluated for the 4th Survey Visit, Phase 2. Likewise, the BS in Agribusiness, MS in Horticulture, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture were revisited for the 4th Survey, Phase 1.
The AACCUP team was led by Overall Coordinator Elsie M. Pacho from Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, who attended on-site. Other accreditors included Carlou G. Bernaldez from Negros Oriental State University; Manolo B. Loreto Jr. from Visayas State University; Alberto D. Yazon from Laguna State Polytechnic University; Adolfo C. Manuel Jr. from Cavite State University; Elizabeth H. Alonzo from Isabela State University; Ester L. Forlales from Romblon State University; Alberto C. Arellano from University of Southern Mindanao; Janice M. Baysa from President Ramon Magsaysay State University, and Cristina R. Salvosa from Nueva Vizcaya State University.
The survey visit began with an opening meeting on September 10, 2025.
In her welcome remarks, VP for Academic Affairs Janet P. Pablo acknowledged the AACCUP accreditors who attended on-site and online, saying they are the university’s partners in ensuring quality education. She emphasized that BSU continuously commits to providing quality education and services guided by its quality policy.
“We need to do more in order for us to achieve quality services and quality education,” urged BSU President Kenneth A. Laruan in his message.
This was followed by the introduction of the BSU officials by OQAA Director Joana I. Alafag and the introduction of the Local Task Force from different colleges by their respective deans, namely CA Dean Constantino T. Sudaypan Sr, CE Dean Alvin C. Dulay, CHK Dean Marlon S. Tabdi, and CNAS Dean Ederson G. Bawang.
Afterwards, Pacho shared the purpose of the accreditation and introduced her co-accreditors. “As we move forward with today’s activities, let us keep in mind that this process is not just about compliance. Rather, it is more about reflection, growth, and our shared pursuit of excellence,” Pacho said.
The three-day survey visit included evaluation of the programs on the areas: research; performance of graduates; community service; extension and community involvement; international linkages and consortia; and planning process. The accreditors also reviewed BSU’s compliance report based on recommendations from previous visits.
At the closing program on September 12, 2025, Pacho presented their impressions, highlighting the evaluated programs’ strengths and areas for improvement.
In response, Laruan expressed the University’s commitment to addressing the AACCUP accreditors’ feedback to further enhance the programs.
The event concluded with closing remarks by Sudaypan, expressing gratitude to the support of the BSU administration and the colleges involved throughout the survey visit.//EBawayan
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