Manila: The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday said 92 higher education institutions (HEIs) have been granted a three-year autonomous and deregulated status. 'The 77 autonomous private universities represent the best of the best among our higher educational institutions, producing world-class graduates and are included in international rankings,' CHED Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III said in a statement. For autonomy, De Vera cited the HEIs' performance in professional board examinations, employability rates, curriculum alignment with industry demands, and global linkages and engagements, among others. 'The new guidelines include global partnerships and international engagement with top universities all over the world. As the landscape of higher education continues to evolve, CHED will ensure that Philippine HEIs remain competitive on both national and global scales,' The other HEIs, meanwhile, secured deregulated status after meeting 'high standards' with good quality performance and pro gram results. The 92 HEIs and their status are as follows: Maintaining Autonomous Status St. Paul University Philippines Angeles University Foundation Baliuag University Centro Escolar University - Malolos Holy Angel University Wesleyan University-Philippines Lyceum of the Philippines University- Batangas Lyceum of the Philippines - Laguna Adventist University of the Philippines Colegio De San Juan De Letran- Calamba Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna Saint Michael's College of Laguna University of Batangas University of Perpetual Help System- Laguna Ateneo de Naga University John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University- Arevalo John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation Bacolod University of St. La Salle Bacolod Central Philippine University John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University- Molo Cebu Institute of Technology University Silliman University University of San Carlos University of San Jose Recoletos Misamis University Capitol University UM Di gos College University of the Immaculate Conception University of Mindanao Ateneo de Davao University Saint Louis University University of Baguio University of Cordilleras Adamson University Asia Pacific College Ateneo de Manila University Centro Escolar University - Makati Centro Escolar University - Manila De La Salle University De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde, Inc. Emilio Aguinaldo College Far Eastern University Jose Rizal University Lyceum of the Philippines University Mapua University - Manila Miriam College National University Our Lady of Fatima University - Valenzuela Our Lady of Fatima University - Quezon City Southville International School and Colleges St. Paul University Manila Technological Institute of the Philippines - Manila Technological Institute of the Philippines - Quezon City Trinity University of Asia University of Asia and the Pacific University of Perpetual Help System DALTA- Las Piñas University of Santo Tomas University of the East - Manila First -time autonomous status Panpacific University, Inc. Saint Mary's University First City Providential College Our Lady of Fatima University-Antipolo Campus Lyceum of the Philippines University-Cavite STI West Negros University Xavier University - Ateneo De Cagayan Notre Dame of Marbel University FEU Institute of Technology Far Eastern University -Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Manila Central University Maintaining Deregulated Status Northwestern University, Inc. University of Perpetual Help System DALTA- Calamba University of San Agustin Filamer Christian University San Beda University The Philippine Women's University - Manila 'I urge other private universities to benchmark and emulate the programs and practices of these top universities,' De Vera said. Both autonomous and deregulated status give all 92 HEIs freedom in their curriculum, opening of new programs, securing partnerships with HEIs abroad, prioritization in CHED's subsidies and financial aid, as well as exemption from monit oring, evaluation, and Special Orders for graduates. Their status will be effective until September 2027, according to CHED. Source: Philippines News Agency
Thursday, October 17, 2024