MSIT & MAT: SLSU's Two-Pronged Approach to Program Compliance
Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) has powerfully reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to academic excellence through the recent, concurrent joint evaluations of its Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs. This decisive and proactive step underscores the university's deep-seated dedication to cultivating future leaders by ensuring its graduate programs not only meet but exceed the highest standards of relevance and quality.
On April 10, 2025, the MSIT program underwent rigorous scrutiny by the Technical Panel for Information Technology Education (TPITE). The evaluation team, expertly led by Dr. Dave E. Marcial, with the facilitation of Education Supervisor II, Engr. Nelly L. Labrada, meticulously assessed the program's curriculum, faculty qualifications, research capabilities, and overall learning environment. This external validation from esteemed experts in the field is crucial in ensuring the MSIT program remains at the forefront of technological advancements and meets the evolving demands of the industry.
On April 11, 2025, the Master of Arts in Teaching program underwent a thorough joint evaluation by a distinguished panel including Technical Evaluators Dr. Greg T. Pawilen and Dr. Danilo K. Villena, RQAT members Dr. Jennifer A. Gorumba and Dr. Beverly B. Fernandez, and CHED-OPSD representatives Mr. Ericson M. Reyes, Ms. Pamela R. Llamedo, and Ms. Ma. Kripper N. Valmonte, assisted by CHED Education Specialist Mr. Jan Paolo K. Vega. This collaborative assessment signifies a comprehensive review of the MAT program's effectiveness in preparing educators, and the panel's insights drive future improvements.
The successive conduct of these rigorous joint evaluations underscores SLSU's proactive and unwavering commitment to quality assurance and program compliance. By willingly subjecting its graduate programs to such thorough external review, the university demonstrates a profound dedication to upholding the highest academic standards. This resolute commitment ensures that its MSIT and MAT offerings remain not just relevant, but cutting-edge; not just rigorous, but transformative; and deeply responsive to the evolving needs of its students and the dynamic landscape of the broader community in Eastern Visayas, and beyond. Ultimately, this deep-seated dedication to continuous improvement acts as a catalyst, empowering SLSU graduates with the critical knowledge, honed skills, and ethical grounding necessary to not only excel in their chosen fields but to become impactful agents of positive change within society. The entire SLSU community can justifiably take immense pride in this steadfast and impactful pursuit of academic distinction, a pursuit that directly translates to a brighter future for its graduates and the region they will serve.
