Assessment of the institution’s compliance with the standards of quality education: Inputs to development plan
Alvin Torefil Valencia
Abstract
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have become the trusted producers of countless generations of professionals who undeniably contribute to the attainment of the nation’s development goals. Relatively, they are expected to become so responsive to the needs and demands of society. This study aimed to assess the compliance of the institution with the standards of quality education and used the results as a basis for the creation of a development plan. The study utilized a descriptive-normative design to compare the performance of the institution within the areas of quality education enumerated by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA). In addition, one hundred forty (140) respondents, chosen through fishbowl sampling, were asked to complete the adapted survey questionnaire composed of two sections – demographic characteristics of the respondents and the extent of the institution’s compliance with the standards of quality education. Furthermore, the study revealed that most respondents perceived the institution’s compliance with the quality education standards to a Very Great Extent (VGE). Moreover, the study also stressed that perception of the extent of the institution’s adherence to the standards varies according to their academic program and sex. Meanwhile, based on the results, some of the indicators were perceived to be significantly affected by the respondents’ age, year level, and enrolment status. Given these findings, undergoing accreditation must be given attention to ensure the delivery of quality teaching-learning processes deserved by all learners.
Keywords
institution’s compliance, development plan, quality education, standards, community involvement
Author information & Contribution
Alvin Torefil Valencia. Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Social Science – Cum Laude. LPT. Batangas College of Arts and Sciences, Inc. College Coordinator. Email: valenciaalvintorefil@gmail.com
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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).
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This work was not supported by any funding.
Declaration
Notes
This paper is presented at the 5th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Industry and Academic Research (ICMIAR)-2024
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Valencia, A. T. (2024). Assessment of the institution’s compliance with the standards of quality education: Inputs to development plan. The Research Probe, 4(2), 67-96. https://doi.org/10.53378/trp.1224.140
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