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The University opened its doors to the National Association of Certified Public Accountants in Education (NACPAE) as host school of the Eastern Visayas Regional Forum on September 9, 2023, at the Business Development Center, NwSSU Main Campus, Calbayog City. Realizing its mission to promote holistic professional development for the accounting teachers in the Philippines, NACPAE led by its President, Mr. Francisco M. Caliwan Jr.,CPA, a native of Tagapul-an, Samar, together with NwSSU, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)-Eastern Visayas Region, and PICPA-Calbayog City Chapter hosted the regional forum in the form of a continuing development program which discussed topics on Teaching Content, Teaching Methodologies and Pedagogy, Updates from the Board of Accountancy, and Ethics. The event was attended by representatives from different accounting schools, PICPA Chapters in Region 8, and JPIA CKC Chapter. 𝘏𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺’𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯. In his welcome remarks, Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Engr. Rhio C. Dimakiling addressed that participants are not just present to learn trends in accounting education, but also to create and foster linkages. He also hoped that the event would serve as a venue for forging agreements that will cater to the better future of students. In her message, PICPA Calbayog Chapter President, Ms. Estephanie G. Zilmar-Erencio, CPA, mentioned that among the targets of PICPA are the strengthening of ties and linkages to schools and universities offering Bachelor of Science in Accountancy program throughout the Philippines and the increased engagement of accounting teachers who are essentially part of forming the next generation of CPAs. The resource persons were NACPAE President, Mr. Francisco M. Caliwan, CPA, NACPAE Director, Mr. Louie Gene G. Marasigan, CPA, NACPAE Auditor, Mr. Cedric Val R. Naranjo, CPA, and the Chairman of the Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy, Hon. Noe G. Quiñanola, Ph.D. Also present at the event were the members of the NACPAE Board of Trustees and Directors, and the University Director of Financial Management, former President and currently a member of the Board of Directors of PICPA Calbayog Chapter, Mr. Gil Leovigildo A. Ancheta, CPA.

The Director for Quality Assurance, Dr. Rolyn Catamora, and the Head of Internal Quality Audit, Ms. Florabel Canaman, represented the University at this year’s ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) International Conference in Bangkok, Thailand on September 6-7, 2023.   The ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance International Conference (AUN-QA IC) is the premier conference in the field of quality assurance in higher education within the ASEAN region with the aims to enhance the promotion and dissemination of the high-quality development practices of quality assurance in higher education and to facilitate new developments in quality assurance. The conference aims to strengthen solidarity and cooperation among the region and beyond, guided by the principles of sincerity, real results, affinity, and good faith, and with a commitment to the greater good and shared interests. Thus, the theme of this year’s International Conference is “Driving University Excellence Through Quality: Strategies, Systems, Structures, and QA in the Context of Post-Pandemic Regional and Global Cooperation”.   The two-day program consists of various keynote speakers from across the globe and insightful dialogue sessions to induce truly internationalized and valuable initiatives for the betterment of quality assurance in the ASEAN region and beyond.

Dr. Carl E. Balita had a lunch meeting with the University representatives led by University President, Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo today, September 6, 2023. The meeting resulted in Dr. Balita’s pledges to boost the university’s collaboration thrusts in instruction, research, and internationalization. The future partnership goals include an international research conference, establishment of an international partnership with an education institution in Thailand, and the establishment of a review program in NwSSU for Teacher Education graduates.Dr. Balita also informed Dr. Pecayo that the University is set to receive an award before the year ends for being one of the outstanding resilient universities during and after the pandemic. Also included in the meeting were the University Financial Management Office, Mr. Gil Leovigildo A. Ancheta, College Deans Armando and Jannel C. Alviola, and Dr. Balita’s team.

August 30, 2023 – Global higher education analyst, and the compiler of the QS World University Rankings, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Intelligence Unit, informed the NwSSU management that it has completed its evaluation and rated the University as a 3-Star university. The QS Stars rating system aims to give prospective students an additional tool to use when choosing a university, providing deeper insights into individual institutions. NwSSU was rated with star performance ratings in the following categories: Teaching (5 stars), Inclusiveness (5 stars), Academic Development (4 stars), Employability (4 stars), Facilities (4 stars), Specialist Criteria – Education & Training (3 stars), and Social Responsibility (3 stars). With an overall 3-Star rating, NwSSU is now included in the roster of universities that are well-recognized nationally, have begun to attract international recognition, maintain a reputable level of teaching, and their graduates are attractive to employers. Institutions awarded with the said rating show potential in achieving international education standards and undertake complex research activities, experimenting with pedagogical teaching. The performance of such institutions is considered “Good” in the QS Stars rating system.Source: QS World University Ranking

University top management officials led by OIC – University President, Dr. Ramil S. Catamora and representatives from the Provincial Local Government of Samar led by Provincial PESO Manager, Mr. John Michael Cristobal held a meeting today, July 24 at the University Hotel and Restaurant to discuss the implementation of agreed programs and activities. These are the Affirmative Action Plan for students belonging to the ‘poorest of the poor’ class, enrollment of PLGU employees into the Special Academic Program, and the activities in line with the celebration of Samar Day which are the Showdown and Parade of Festivals, and the Governor’s Night. Present in the meeting were Provincial Youth Development Officer, Jhunlie E. Escala, SIRAK Kabataan Focal Person, Ysabel Karla Aquino, Provincial Tourism Officer, Marvin R. Piczon, Human Resource Management Officer IV, Evan Kristine R. Siazon, NwSSU Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Engr. Rhio C. Dimakiling, Private Secretary to the University President, Maria Lourdes Mae V. Billate, Financial Management Officer, Gil Leovigildo A. Ancheta, SAS Director, Dr. Myra L. Pilpa, and SAP Director, Dr. Eliza V. Gamusa.

Today, the Bachelor of Science in Food Technology(BSFT) has been awarded with Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) by none other than the CHED8 Regional Director himself, Dir. Maximo C. Aljibe.The said award was received by the University President, Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo, VP for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ramil S. Catamora, CAT Dean, Dr. Lorelie F. Tangaran, Board Secretary, Engr. Roy Montejo and faculty of the College, Mr. Fernando Gariando and Mr. Emerald Chavez. The college is indebted to the hardworking Core Faculty of BSFT, Ms. Norfrelij Cuadra, the Program Chairperson, Ms. Nelissa Sudaria and Ms. Maria Joana Nicolas, and to all CAT faculty for their joint effort to make this possible.Likewise, the CAT family would like to thanks the NwSSU Administration headed by Dr. Pecayo for their unwavering support and unceasing encouragement.

Orientation & Workshop with the Regional Evaluation Committee (REC) & SUC Institutional Evaluation Committee (IEC) on the DBM-CHED Joint Circular No. 3, s.2022 (Guidelines on the Reclassification of Faculty Positions in SUCs) at Cebu Parklane International Hotel, Cebu City.

The initial day of Surveillance Audit ensued. It started with the Opening Meeting at BDC, NwSSU. Context of the Organization, Control of Documented Information, Library Services, Guidance Services, Student Plants, Facilities, and Infrastructure Development Services, and Security Services were among the areas audited by the SOCOTEC Audit Team led by Ms. Marisse Cruz with her members, Mr. Mark Anthony Ilagan and Mr. Arcel Andres.

“Indeed, we can never improve if we are alone,” –Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo University President.Hon. Stephen James T. Tan- Samar First District representative and at the same time, University Board of Regents representative of Hon. Mark O. Go – Chairperson, House of Representatives Committee on Higher Education and Technical Education, sat down with the Officials of the top management of NwSSU for a consultative meeting today at the University Board Room, NwSSU Main Campus.After Dr. Pecayo’s introduction of the attendees, the congressman expressed his gratitude for the encounter as a means for realizing further development in the University through collaboration with the Office of the First District Representative. The consultative discussion began after the remarkable question of the Congressman: “What can I do to help?” – referring to the University’s probable programs and projects. Among the main points discussed were the plan of the University for extension campuses in Sta. Margarita, and Tarangnan, Samar which will offer maritime and fisheries courses, the Affirmative Action Plan of Financial Assistance to deserving students from the district’s poorest of the poor class, enrolment of department heads and staff to the Master’s Program on Public Management of the Special Academic Program, funding of the priority projects which include the University Dormitory, Rubberized Athletic Oval Track, construction of additional classrooms, establishment of the Nursing and other allied health courses, International Research Conference, construction of student lounges and multi-purpose hall, continuation of the academic building construction at San Jorge Campus, and the potential hosting for SCUAA 2024.He assured the body that the University’s proposed programs and projects will be included in his congressional budget proposal and will do all possible means to secure other supporting fundings.