External Quality Assessment of BS Biology
Two degree programs of UP Mindanao, the BS Biology, along with the BS Computer Science, were evaluated under External Quality Assurance (EQA) with the UP System QA assessors, Dr. Amelia Guevara and Dr. Irene Villaseñor, on 19 – 24 February 2024. Interviews with the stakeholders (students, alumni, and employers) were made based on the self-assessment report (SAR) about the implementation of the program. The assessors also inspected the facilities that cater to the needs of the students.
The Department finally received the certificate for successfully completing Type B External Review as part of the requirements for UP EQA on 8 April 2024.
This activity is a simulation of the validation process for the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA), an international certifying body for higher education in the region. The actual validation is slated on 11 – 13 June 2024.