Philippine Association of

Colleges and Universities

Commission on
Accreditation
(PACUCOA, INC.)
ROMMEL ERWIN Q. ANCA
OUTLINE
• About PACUCOA
• Brief History Of PACUCOA
• Officers and Board of Trustees
OFFICERS of PACUCOA
• Vision I Mission I Core Values
• Purpose Of PACUCOA
• Accreditation Levels And Membership In PACUCOA
• PACUCOA policies and accreditation procedure
• Member School
 about PACUCOA
The Philippine Association of Colleges and
Universities Commission on Accreditation
(PACUCOA) is a private accrediting
agency which gives formal recognition to
an educational institution by attesting that
its academic program maintains excellent
standards in its educational operations, in
the context of its aims and objectives.

Contact Information:
Tel +632-8426-0089
Email us: pacucoa@gmail.com
Suite 7, Mezzanine Floor, Eagle Star Condominium
25 F. Dela Rosa St. Loyola Heights Quezon City
 PACUCOA’s Brief History
1932 1953 1967 1973 1974 1988

Founding of PACU Publication of the Appointment of the Establishment of the Adoption of the Signing by
(Philippines fist PACU Handbook first committee on PACU Commission 1967 PACUCOA PACUCOA Board of
Association of of Rules and accreditation by on Accreditation Manual and Director of
Colleges and Standards of PACU; first Manual through a FAPE Evaluative Constitution and By-
Universities) with Approval and adopted. grant. Instrument as Laws for submission
accreditation as an Accreditation of ​ working basis, with to SEC, and eventual
internal policy. Private Schools and revisions. approval by the
Universities to guide Securities and
PACU schools. Exchange
Commission of
PACUCOA, Inc., as a
non-stock, non-
profit corporation
under the laws of the
Philippines.
PACUCOA’s Brief History
1988 - This marks the official separation fo PACUCOA from PACU, which used to subsidize the
PACUCOA's membership in FAAP. However, PACUCOA functions and operates as a private
accrediting association, principally but not exclusively, for member schools of PACU.
 
       Original Incorporators:
 
                     Alicia S. Bustos
                     Feliciana A. Reyes
                     Nieves A. Tality
                     Julia V. Calixto
                     Carmen G. Kanapi
                     Amado C. Dizon
                     Manuel D Punzal
                     Antonio Orendain III
 PACUCOA’s Brief History
2004 2007 2008 2009 2015 2017

Grant of PACUCOA PACU’s 75th PACU forged Societe Generale PACU, together with It was another
of full membership Anniversary agreements with de Surveillance the Fund for milestone in the
in the International celebration took off different industry (SGS) and The Assistance to Private history of the
Network for Quality with the unveiling of and government United Kingdom Education and the Philippine
Assurance Agencies its new Vision and institutions to Accreditation Asian Development Association of
in Higher Education Mission Statements enhance and expand Service (UKAS) Bank, and the other Colleges and
(INQAAHE) crafted after a series the scope of its Awards PACUCOA members of Universities (PACU),
of regional corporate and social Certification for COCOPEA, contributed when it celebrated
workshops.​ responsibility. ISO 9001-2008 their views to the its 85th Anniversary
PACU became an version. Public-Private last August 18, 2017
associate member of Partnership in at the Conrad Hotel.
the Association of Education and helped
Universities in Asia shape the
and the Pacific Comprehensive and
(AUAP). Unified Financial
Assistance System for
Tertiary Education
(UNIFAST) managed
by CHED.
Officers and Board of Trustees
OFFICERS
Officers and Board of Trustees
OFFICERS

(Greater Manila Area)

Officers and Board of Trustees
OFFICERS

(Luzon)
Officers and Board of Trustees
OFFICERS

(Visayas)
Officers and Board of Trustees
OFFICERS

(Mindanao)
 VISION
The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities
envisages nation-building
through transformative private education
in a deregulated environment  for the global Filipino.
 MISSION
The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities
is a socially responsible organization
which strengthens its members’ capabilities,
strives for their international recognition,
and advocates relevant and effective education policies. 
Government Relations
Government Relations
Government Relations
Government
Relations
 Purpose and
Objectives
To give formal recognition to an educational institution by attesting
that its academic program maintains excellent standards in its
educational operations, in the context of its aims and objectives.
Objectives :
1.To identify schools whose competence and performance in a
particular field warrant public and professional recognition.
2.To guide students in the choice of quality schools, colleges and
universities that will meet their individual needs.
3.To help institutions of learning achieve maximum educational
effectiveness through self-evaluation and self-discipline.
4.To enlist the cooperation of institutions of learning and professional
associations in the mission of advancing the interest of education.
Eight phases of Accreditation :
First
• The orientation on
accreditation visit
Second
• The self-survey activities
Third
• The preliminary visit (for
Candidate Status)
Fourth
• The formal visit (for level I
Accredited Status)
Fifth
• The re-accreditation visit (for
level II reaccredited status)
Sixth
• The level III phase (for level
III reaccredited status)
Seventh
• The level IV phase
Eighth
• Institutional Accreditation
phase
 Accreditation Levels and Benefits

Candidate Status

Benefits
Programs which have at least undergone a preliminary
survey visit and are certified by FAAP as being capable of
acquiring accredited status within one or two years.

No special benefits
 Accreditation Levels and Benefits
Level I/Level II: Accredited Status
Benefits
Programs which have at least been granted an initial accredited
status by any of the member agencies of the FAAP, and whose
status is certified by the latter.
a. full administrative deregulation,
b. financial deregulation in terms of setting of tuition and other
fees and charges
c. authority to revise the curriculum without CHED approval
d. priority in the awards of grants/subsidies or funding
assistance from CHED/DEP ED.
 Accreditation Levels and Benefits
LEVEL III: Reaccredited Status
Benefits
Programs which have been reaccredited and which have met the
additional criteria or guidelines set by FAAP.
a. all the benefits for level I/II
b. authority to offer new courses allied to existing level III
courses without need for prior approval.
c. privilege to offer new graduate programs
d. privilege to offer open learning/distance education
e. privilege to offer extension classes and transnational
education
 Accreditation Levels and Benefits
LEVEL IV: Accredited Status
Benefits
Programs which are highly respected as very high academic
programs in the Philippines and with prestige and authority
comparable to similar programs in excellent foreign universities.
a. all the benefits for level I,II and III
b. Grant of full autonomy for the program for the duration of its Level
IV accredited status.
c. Authority to offer new graduate programs allied to existing Level IV
courses, open learning/distance education and extension classes without need
for prior approval by CHED provided that the concerned CHEDRO is duly
informed.
PACUCOA policies and
accreditation procedure
Since accreditation is a serious attempt to achieve a high
degree of quality in the operations/administration of a
program or a school, school heads administrators, faculty and
staff are advised to take note of the policies and steps in the
process.
A. ORIENTATION ON ACCREDITATION VISIT
B. PRELIMINARY VISIT
C. LEVEL I FORMAL VISIT
D. LEVEL II REACCREDITATION VISIT
E. LEVEL III REACCREDITATION VISIT
F. LEVEL IV ACCREDITATION VISIT
G. GUIDELINES FOR INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION
GUIDELINES FOR INSTITUTIONAL
ACCREDITATION

Eligibility Criteria for Institutional Accreditation

(1) The Arts and Sciences, Business and Education programs should have been
granted Level III reaccredited status. For stand alone or monolithic institutions
which do not offer the traditional courses such as Arts and Sciences, Business
and Education, its core program/s must be on Level III status. At least one of
the programs should have been granted level IV accredited status.
(2) 75% of the HEI’s program offerings should be accredited. The accredited
programs may have Level I or Level II status. Programs where there are no
existing evaluation instruments will not be included in the computation.
(3) Majority of the total student population should be enrolled in the accredited
programs. New program offerings which do not have graduates yet, will not be
included in the computation.
(4) The performance of graduates in licensure examinations in the accredited
programs should be at par with or above the national passing average for at
least five consecutive board examinations.
(5) The HEI should have well developed quality assurance mechanisms.
 Programs that PACUCOA
Accredits
A. Collegiate Degree
programs
1.Accountancy
2.Architecture
3.BS Biology / Chemistry /
Guidance and Counseling /
Mathematics
4.BS Psychology
5.Business Administration
6.Computer Science
7.Criminology
8.Customs Administration
9.Dentistry
10.Distance Education/Open
Learning
11.BS Elementary Education
12.BS Secondary Education
13.Aeronautical Engineering
14.Chemical Engineering
15.Civil Engineering
16.Electronics Engineering
17.Computer Engineering
1.Electrical Engineering
2.Environmental and Sanitary
Engineering
3.Industrial Engineering
4.Material Science and
Engineering
5.Mechanical Engineering
6.Food Technology
7.Hotel and Restaurant
Management
8.Information
Technology/System
9.Liberal Arts (AB) with major
in relevant disciplines
10.Marine Engineering
11.Marine Transportation
12.Medical Technology
13.Nursing
14.Nutrition and Dietetics
15.Occupational Therapy
16.Office Administration
17.Optometry
1.Physical Therapy
2.Public Administration
3.Radiologic Technology
4.Secretarial Administration
5.Tourism/Hospitality
Management
6.Veterinary Medicine
B. Graduate Degree
programs
7.Master of Arts with majors in
relevant disciplines
8.Master of Science with
majors in relevant disciplines
9.Master of Business
Administration/Master of
Public Administration (with
thesis)
10.Doctor of Education
11.Doctor of Philosophy with
majors in relevant disciplines
12.Distance Education/Open
Learning (master’s and
 Programs that PACUCOA
Accredits
Vocational/Technical • Area I. Philosophy and • Area IV. Research
Programs Objectives • Area V. Students
• Area II. Faculty • Area VI. Library
• The areas/section of • Area III. Instruction • Area VII.
survey are: • Area IV. Laboratories Administration
• For Basic Education • Area V. Research • Area VIII. Other
Programs • Area VI. Library Resources
• Area I. Philosophy and • Area VII. Student • ForVocational/Technic
Objectives Services al Programs
• Area II. Faculty • Area VIII. Social • Area I. Philosophy and
• Area III. Instruction Orientation and Objectives
• Area IV. Library Community • Area II.
• Area V. Laboratories Involvement Trainers/Instructors
• Area VI. Physical Plant • Area IX. Physical Plant • Area III. Training
and Facilities and Facilities Standards
• Area VII. Student • Area X. Organization • Area IV. Physical
Services and Administration Resources
• Area VIII. Social • For Graduate Degree • Area V. Trainee
Orientation and Programs Services
Community • Area I. Goals and • Area VI. Organization
Involvement Objectives and Administration
• Area IX. Organization • Area II. Faculty
and Administration • Area III. Curriculum
PACUCOA MATERIALS FOR
ACCREDITATION
THE MEMBERSHIP
(MEMBER SCHOOLS)
Membership to PACUCOA is open to all
schools that are able to meet the
standards and requirements of the
agency.
MEMBER SCHOOLS