February 28, 2025Partido State University's (ParSU) Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) program at the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (San Jose Campus) received a favorable evaluation from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Quality Assurance Team (RQAT) after a two-day assessment for its Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) application.
During the exit conference, Dr. Florivel Villacorta, a member of the RQAT, and Dr. Karen Iniego, CHED Education Supervisor, highlighted the program's strengths and commendable standing, with a few recommendations for improvement. Further, it was noted that the majority of the programs of the College are exemplary in terms of implementation, reflecting the College's hard work, dedication, and passion for excellence. "After a thorough assessment, the odds favored the ParSU BSHM program." she ended.ย
With this, SUC President III Arnel B. Zarcedo, EDEL, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the entire College for working tirelessly to ensure that this endeavor will be successful, stating that this is one of the greatest accomplishments of the latter. He then reiterated that despite some detours, he remains positive that upon approval of all the applications for COPCs, the University will realize its vision of bringing the brand globally through internationalization.ย
This was supported by the message of commitment of Dr. Jossie B. Romero, Dean of the College, who shared how resiliency and collective efforts made their vision come to a realization. She then fully committed to ensuring 100% compliance with CHED's standards.ย
Further, BSHM Department Chair Dong Rian C. Valencia views the recommendations of the CHED RQAT as an opportunity to improve the systems and processes of the College, emphasizing that working in unison will ensure success.ย
The result implies that the ParSU BSHM program is closer to securing its COPC, not just because of the need for compliance but also to uphold the delivery of quality education to the community.ย
The success of this evaluation reflects ParSU's unwavering commitment to excellence in education with unity as its backbone, with the support and guidance of the University officials under the leadership of President Zarcedo, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Concurrent Dean of ParSU Caramoan Dr. Michael A. Clores, Dean Romero, BSHM Department Chair Valencia, and the dedicated faculty, personnel, and students of the College.ย
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