WMSU Quality Assurance Office, WMSU, Normal Road, Baliwasan Zamboanga City, Zamboanga City (2026)

31/03/2026

“𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙍𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙊𝙁 𝘼𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙐𝙋 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙈 𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙍𝙀𝘿𝙄𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙐𝙇𝙏𝙎 & 𝙋𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙀𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙀𝘾𝙃𝙉𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙇 𝙍𝙀𝙑𝙄𝙀𝙒 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘽𝙊𝘼𝙍𝘿 𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉”

The Quality Assurance Office proudly conducted this significant event in recognition of the academic excellence and quality standards achieved by the programs of the College of Science and Mathematics, which have been granted 𝙻𝙴𝚅𝙴𝙻 𝙸𝙸𝙸 𝚁𝙴-𝙰𝙲𝙲𝚁𝙴𝙳𝙸𝚃𝙴𝙳 𝚂𝚃𝙰𝚃𝚄𝚂 𝚋𝚢 𝙰𝙰𝙲𝙲𝚄𝙿.

This milestone reflects the institution’s unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, quality assurance, and excellence in higher education.

Awarded Programs:
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science in Physics
• Bachelor of Science in Statistics

📅 March 31, 2025 | ⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Quality Assurance Office

25/03/2026

The Western Mindanao State University is hereby commended for achieving 𝕀𝕟𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕥𝕦𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝔸𝕔𝕔𝕣𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕥𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕃𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕝 𝕀𝕀𝕀 𝔸𝕔𝕔𝕣𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕥𝕖𝕕 Status.

This significant accomplishment demonstrates the University’s strong commitment to quality education, excellence in instruction, research, and extension services, as well as adherence to high standards of institutional performance.

This recognition stands as a testament to the dedication and collective efforts of its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. May the University continue to uphold and advance its mission of delivering transformative and globally competitive education.

25/03/2026

The Quality Assurance Office proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to 𝓓𝓻. 𝓢𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓱 𝓢. 𝓣𝓪𝓾𝓹𝓪𝓷, Director of the Quality Assurance Office, for being recognized as a 𝓜𝓪𝓷𝓾𝓮𝓵 𝓣. 𝓒𝓸𝓻𝓹𝓾s 𝓞𝓾𝓽𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓐𝓬𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓽𝓸𝓻.

This well-deserved recognition highlights her exemplary dedication, expertise in accreditation, and unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality assurance in higher education.

Her achievement reflects a deep passion for excellence and a significant contribution to institutional growth and continuous improvement.

𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓱𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓱𝓸𝓷𝓸𝓻 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓪𝓹𝓹𝓻𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷, 𝔀𝓮 𝓬𝓮𝓵𝓮𝓫𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾, 𝓶𝓪’𝓪𝓶 𝓢𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓱! 😇🤍🎉

25/03/2026

Warmest congratulations to 𝓓𝓻. 𝓜𝓪. 𝓒𝓪𝓻𝓵𝓪 𝓐. 𝓞𝓬𝓱𝓸𝓽𝓸𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓪, President of Western Mindanao State University, on being recognized as a 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙚𝙡 𝙏. 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙪s 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣.

Your visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to excellence, and dedication to quality assurance continue to inspire the entire WMSU community. This remarkable achievement reflects your passion for fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in higher education.

The Quality Assurance Office proudly celebrates this well-deserved recognition. May your leadership continue to guide the university toward greater heights of academic excellence and institutional distinction.

𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓲𝓷, 𝓜𝓪𝓭𝓪𝓶 𝓟𝓻𝓮𝓼𝓲𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓽! 😇❤️🎉

11/03/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟬–𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝓒𝓪𝓹𝓪𝓬𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓑𝓾𝓲𝓵𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓛𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓵 𝓘𝓘𝓘 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓘𝓥 𝓐𝓐𝓒𝓒𝓤𝓟 𝓐𝓬𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓽𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷

Strengthening quality and excellence. The Quality Assurance Office conducted a Capacity Building session with Deans, Department Heads, and Program Task Forces in preparation for the upcoming Level III and IV AACCUP accreditation visits.

Participating Colleges:
• College of Agriculture – BS Food Technology
• College of Liberal Arts – BS Economics
• College of Forestry and Environmental Studies – BS Agroforestry

17/01/2026

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂, 𝓓𝓻. 𝓢𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓱 𝓢. 𝓣𝓪𝓾𝓹𝓪𝓷!

On this special day, we celebrate not only another year of your life, but the remarkable impact you continue to make on everyone around you. As Director of the Quality Assurance Office, you lead with integrity, wisdom, and an unwavering commitment to excellence—but beyond your title, it is your heart that truly sets you apart.

You are a leader who listens, a mentor who uplifts, and a person who inspires through quiet strength and genuine kindness. Your guidance brings clarity, your standards bring growth, and your compassion makes every challenge feel lighter. You lead not by authority alone, but by example—reminding us that quality work is rooted in purpose, teamwork, and genuine care for people.

Thank you for being a constant source of encouragement, trust, and inspiration. May this birthday bring you the same joy, fulfillment, and warmth that you so generously share with others. May the year ahead reward you with good health, inner peace, and continued success.

May all your heart’s desires be granted by Allah, and may He continue to guide and bless you in all that you do.

Wishing you a meaningful, blessed, and truly beautiful birthday, Dr. Taupan. You are a gift to our institution and to everyone fortunate enough to work with you. 🌸✨

- from your QA family.😇🤍

12/01/2026

The Quality Assurance Office, led by Director Dr. Sarah Taupan, together with the WMSU internal accreditors, paid a courtesy visit to the University President to synchronize plans and prioritize initiatives for the year.

10/12/2025

𝓦𝓜𝓢𝓤 𝓒𝓸𝓶𝓹𝓵𝓮𝓽𝓮𝓼 𝓛𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓵 𝓘 𝓐𝓐𝓒𝓒𝓤𝓟 𝓐𝓬𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓽𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓖𝓻𝓪𝓭𝓾𝓪𝓽𝓮 𝓟𝓻𝓸𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝓒𝓣𝓔 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓒𝓒𝓙𝓔

December 5, 2025.

The Graduate Programs of the College of Teacher Education (CTE) and the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) of Western Mindanao State University successfully concluded their Level I AACCUP Accreditation held on December 1–5, 2025.

CTE Graduate Programs under the leadership of Dean, Dr. Ricardo Somblingo, Dean of the Graduate School Dr. Yvonne Ramos, and
Graduate Program Chair, Dr. Arnel Madrazo,
the following programs were evaluated:

1. MA in Education major in Early Childhood Study and Development,
2. MA in Filipino Language Teaching,
3. MA in English Language Teaching, and
4. Ph.D. in English Language Teaching

CCJE Graduate Program under the leadership of Dean, Dr. Dexter Sarcena, Asso. Dean, Dr. Richie Hibionada, and Graduate Program Chair, Dr. Johanna Abdulla, the following program was evaluated:

1. MS in Criminal Justice with Specialization in Criminology.

The Quality Assurance Office, headed by Director Dr. Sarah S. Taupan, expresses its gratitude to University President Dr. Ma. Carla Ochotorena, for her continuous support for quality education and inspiring leadership.

The Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Nursia M. Barjose and all Vice Presidents, Dr. Benhur Asid University Librarian, Deans, Program Chairs, and taskforce members for their support throughout the process. Appreciation is also extended to the AACCUP Coordinator, Dr. Erlinda O. J*z de Ortega, and to all AACCUP accreditors for their valuable insights during the online evaluation.

WMSU congratulates the faculty, staff, and stakeholders of CTE and CCJE for their commitment to quality education and their successful accreditation performance.

08/12/2025

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂, 𝓜𝓻. Dante Austero!

Warmest greetings on your special day. Your dedication and professionalism as Admin Officer IV of the Quality Assurance Office are truly appreciated.

Wishing you good health, continued success, and a meaningful year ahead. 😇🥂

𝒢𝓇𝑒𝑒𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓈,
𝐹𝓇𝑜𝓂 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒬𝓊𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓉𝓎 𝒜𝓈𝓈𝓊𝓇𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝒻𝒶𝓂𝒾𝓁𝓎🤍

19/11/2025

“𝓠𝓾𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓲𝓼 𝓷𝓸𝓽 𝓪𝓷 𝓪𝓬𝓽 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓪 𝓱𝓪𝓫𝓲𝓽—𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓪𝓽 𝓦𝓜𝓢𝓤, 𝓲𝓽 𝓲𝓼 𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓼𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓭 𝓬𝓾𝓵𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓮.”

WMSU successfully concluded the 3-day Institutional Accreditation held on November 16–19, 2025.
Our deepest appreciation to our IA accreditors:
Dr. Penaso – Area I
Dr. Lacanlale – Areas II & III
Dr. Millesca – Areas IV & V
Dr. Tamargo – Areas VI & VII
Dr. Lina – Areas VIII & IX
Special thanks to Dr. Milabel E. Ho, Executive Director of AACCUP, for her guidance and support.

Congratulations to WMSU President Dr. Ma. Carla Ochotorena for her visionary leadership, and to all Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, area taskforce members, and the entire WMSU community for a job exceptionally well done. Your dedication, passion, and love for WMSU have gone above and beyond, ensuring excellence across all areas.

17/10/2025

On October 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM, the Quality Assurance Office conducted a final review of portfolio documents for Area I – Governance, chaired by VPAF Dr. Joselito Madroñal, together with the respective committee members. This activity was held in preparation for the upcoming Institutional Accreditation, ensuring the completeness and quality of all required documents for submission.

17/10/2025

On October 17, 2025, at 9:00am, the Quality Assurance Office spearheaded a Consultative Meeting in preparation for the upcoming AACCUP Program Accreditation 1st Survey Visit of the various graduate programs of the College of Teacher Education:
- Ph.D. in English Language Teaching,
- MA in English Language Teaching,
- MA in Filipino Language Teaching,
- and MA in Education major in Early Childhood Study and Development.

The meeting was attended by the CTE Graduate Program faculty, who will serve as the task force for the different programs, led by the Chair of the Graduate Program, Dr. Arnel Madrazo. The Dean of the College of Teacher Education, Dr. Ricardo Somblingo, also expressed his support and encouragement during the activity.

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