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UP Quality Policy
The University of the Philippines commits to meeting standards of academic excellence as guided by the UP Charter and defined within the changing context of national, regional, and global developments that profoundly impact universities worldwide.
UP is committed to creating and sustaining a quality culture in all its programs and constituent units supported by a quality management system of global standards to fulfill its vision, mission, and mandate.
With this system, UP shall:
• Produce graduates who will lead in the advancement of knowledge, contribute to national development, and thrive in a changing global landscape;
• Undertake research and creative work to contribute to the pursuit, creation, and translation of knowledge into innovative solutions to national and global problems and challenges;
• Spearhead public service work that brings about meaningful change in the community and the country;
• Create an environment that supports the holistic development of its students, faculty, research and extension personnel, professional staff, administrative staff, and other stakeholders;
• Deliver stakeholder-driven support services and adhere to the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Align our policies on research and innovation, activities, in teaching and learning, and outreach engagements with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
UP Manila Leaders Gather for INSPIRE -UPM
Leaders from the different colleges and administrative offices in UP Manila (UPM) gathered together to take stock of their current strategic plans and reflect on possible ways that they may align with the strategic thrusts of the UP System in the second run of the Institutional Strategic Program for Innovation, Research, and Education (INSPIRE) workshop held last September 17-19, 2023 at the Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City.
UP Diliman Offices Gather for INSPIRE-UPD
For its third installment, the Institutional Strategic Program for Innovation, Research, and Education (INSPIRE) by the UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office (UPD QAO) returns to UPD after a successful rollout in UP Manila as the leadership team gathered to know more about the UP System’s direction and gain insights on how they will align their respective units’ strategies to the new strategic plan.
UPD QAO’s Kaisahan Webinar Tackles Continuous Quality Improvement
The UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office (UPD QAO) organized the “Kaisahan: Webinar on Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Mechanisms” last August 10, 2023 as part of its third anniversary activities. This webinar is attended by Deans, Department Heads, College and Department Quality Assurance Officers, and staff who are involved in quality assurance (QA) work who were able to deepen their appreciation of the QA tools, structures, and systems that are currently present in the University.
QAO Leads Celebration of Quality Assurance with UPD Units
The UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office (UPD QAO) held the “Kahusayan: Seremonya ng Pagkilala sa Kagalingan sa QA.” last August 10, 2023 in the Auditorium of the College of Science Administration Building to formally recognize units who have made significant steps in institutionalizing quality assurance and to close its third anniversary celebration which consisted of exhibits around the campus and webinars that featured discussions on relevant QA topics.
UPD QAO Celebrates its Third Anniversary with Kasanayan, Kaisahan, and Kahusayan
The UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office (UPD QAO) formally launched its third anniversary last August 2, 2023 with a lineup of virtual and face-to-face activities anchored on the concepts of Kasanayan, Kaisahan, at Kahusayan which aims to capture the state of quality assurance in the University and its initiatives.
UPD QAO Benchmarks for the Philippine Quality Award with Pangasinan State University
The UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office (UPD QAO) organized a two-day benchmarking activity with Pangasinan State University (PSU) in Lingayen, Pangasinan last July 19-20, 2023 as part of its efforts to initiate the preparations of the University of the Philippines Diliman for institutional assessment through the Philippine Quality Award (PQA).
UPD QAO Citizen's Charter
The UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office Citizen’s Charter is a pivotal document embodying the university’s commitment to service excellence and continual improvement. Rooted in the goal of enhancing the overall quality of education and programs.
By adhering to this charter, the Quality Assurance Office aspires to be a beacon of positive change within the university.
