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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

Are you a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) or Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (BAT) at Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU)? If you’re planning to take the Agriculturist Licensure Examination in 2023, we have good news for you!Review Schedule:Start Date: August 12, 2023End Date: October 8, 2023Review Days:Saturdays and Sundays onlyTime: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: Room 201, Second Floor, CAT Building, NwSSU.Kindly fill-out this form for pre-registration: https://forms.gle/J1CYoBFwSVey8ZcB8For more information and registration details, please contact the CAT Dean at [email protected] or through the official FB Page of CAT: https://tinyurl.com/nwssucatTake advantage of this excellent opportunity to enhance your knowledge and increase your chances of passing the licensure examination and get one step closer to becoming a licensed agriculturist!

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.

Educators coming from different parts of Visayas attend the three-day “Pagsasanay sa Edukasyong Pangkultura (PEP)” of National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Philippine Cultural Education Program at Business Development Center, NwSSU

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.

UNICEF and the Center for Women’s Studies Foundation, Inc. of the University of the Philippines in partnership with Northwest Samar State University as local academe partner in the implementation of the project “Development and Learning Loss Recovery: Strengthening Systems for Capacity Building of Child Development Workers (CDWs) and Child Development Teachers (CDTs)” conducted a 2-day rollout training for Child Development Workers, Child Development Teachers, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers, and PS ECCD focal persons of the LGUs of Catarman, Mondragon, and Lope de Vega last May 11-12, 2023 at the LIGA Building and Kaella Restaurant, Catarman, Northern Samar. The rollout training which was on its 2nd phase was attended by one hundred fifteen participants.

Baccalaureate Mass & Hooding Ceremonies of CEA, CAT, and CCJS this morning at the RSU Socio-Cultural Center.

Students from different colleges received accolades for academic excellence, loyalty, service, and other distinctions last May 23, 2023 at RSU- Socio Cultural Center.

“𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺.” Engr. Rhio C. Dimakiling, Vice President for Administrative Affairs, commended the entire workforce after its first annual surveillance audit on May 22–23, 2023, which resulted in recertification. The surveillance was after the assessment and accreditation of NwSSU’s Quality Management System (QMS) for ISO 9001:2015 standards and the university’s rectification last March 9, 2022, by SOCOTEC (formerly AJA Registrars). The SOCOTEC Audit Team included Lead Auditor Marisse Cruz, Mark Anthony Ilagan, and Arcel Andres. The team audited the university’s QMS, covering the context of organization presented by the top management: internal audit, control of documented information, library services, guidance services, school plants, facilities, and infrastructure development office, security services, student affairs and services, tertiary education, including laboratory and curriculum development, the registrar’s office, human resources, research and extension, and management review. The auditors’ deliberation followed. At the closing meeting, the lead auditor presented the summary report and audit debriefing, where the best practices, opportunities for improvement, and minor non-conformities were discussed. Overall, the university had no major non-conformities and was recertified. Post audit deliverables will be available after 10 working days.

Participated by the Graduate School faculty and students, a research forum commences, Saturday, May 20, at Business Development Center, NwSSU.