BSCrim and BSHM Programs Set to Earn Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) from CHED RO VIII
by Jonalyn Eman
November 17, 2023- In a proactive move to ensure full compliance with CHED’s policies, standards, and guidelines, Abuyog Community College subjected its Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management programs to a comprehensive evaluation.
Present during the evaluation were the Education Supervisors II of CHEDRO VIII, namely, Emmanuel Antonio Lim (in charge of the Criminal Justice Education Programs) and Cydric B. Suyom (in charge of business-related programs).
Additionally, present during the said evaluation were the Municipal Mayor and Executive Chairman of BOT, Lemuel Gin K. Traya; College President, Clemelle L. Montallana; Executive Vice-President, Asuncion M. Villote; Vice-President for Administration and Finance, Sheila V. Posas; Vice President for Academic Affairs, Edita D. Vale; Dean of the College of Hospitality Management and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Nestor Sedanza; Dean of the College of Criminal Justice Education, Felix Baldueza; program heads; and faculty and staff of ACC.
In his message, Sir Emmanuel Antonio Lim emphasized their focus on both non-compliant areas from previous visits and checking the sustainability of previously compliant areas.
“So, basically, based on the results of the previous visits, most of the areas for the BSHM and BS-Criminology are already compliant. Right now, Sir Cydric and I would like to look into those non-compliant areas from the previous visits, and, of course, we would like to check whether or not the previously compliant areas were sustained,” he said.
He also acknowledged the institution’s efforts and expressed a commitment to providing a fair evaluation of the programs.
“We will also do our best to provide a just and fair evaluation of these programs. We acknowledge that the institution is making its best efforts, and there have been noticeable adjustments that have been made, as reflected in your documents,” Lim added.
Furthermore, following a comprehensive evaluation, both Lim and Suyom recommended the two programs for the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC). The approval of these programs was pending the review by the Regional Director of CHEDRO 8, Dr. Maximo C. Aljibe, with the issuance of COPC to follow thereafter.
Following the favorable announcement and positive evaluation findings, Mayor Lemuel Gin K. Traya, Executive Chairman of the Board of Trustees, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the ACC family for their dedicated efforts and extended congratulations on their noteworthy achievement.
“To the ACC family, congratulations sa iyo. Hardwork ini niyo. Iyo ini achievement and kami sa Board, adi kami magpaluyo sa iyo permi,” he expressed.
[To the ACC family, congratulations to you. This is your hard work. This is your achievement, and we, the Board, are here to support you always,” he expressed.]
Furthermore, he acknowledged and appreciated the unwavering support from CHED (Commission on Higher Education), expressing strong confidence in their endorsement. “Kami sa Board actually diri kami hambog, confident gud kami na ma-endorse kami niyo. Nakita man namon an ira paniguro, so confident kami sin duro, that’s why excited kami,” he added.
[We, at the Board, are not boasting, but we are actually confident that we will be endorsed by you. We have seen their hard work, so we are very confident, that’s why we are excited,” he added.]
Meanwhile, College President Clemelle Montallana expressed a commitment to maintaining current achievements and optimism about the prospect of attaining Free Higher Education in the future.
“So, Sir Cydric and Sir Lim, I would like to tell you that we will sustain what we have, and this is not just my promise but the promise of the people who are here. Hopefully, we could maintain that. Padayon la kita. Let us do the best that we can, and hopefully, we could get the Free Higher Education next,” he said.
This latest milestone served as a tangible testament to ACC’s dedication to collaborative efforts and commitment to delivering high-quality instruction that aligned with and surpassed the minimum standards set by CHED.