Saint Louis University (SLU) professors were appointed as college accreditors by the Philippine Accrediting Association of School, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) effective June 2025.
In a significant milestone affirming its commitment to quality education and leadership, the distinguished faculty serving as PAASCU accreditors in respective programs are:
Arts & Sciences, Education, & Business Administration:
- Roberto M. Arguelles
- Reynaldo S. Bautista
- Joey G. Gapasin
- Teresita D. Ignacio
- April L. Macasieb-Gumnad
- Hector L. Martin
- Faridah Kristi C. Wetherick
Computer Science & Information Technology
- Gerry Paul C. Genove
- Cecilia A. Mercado
Engineering
- Jeffrey Des Binwag
- Cynthia L. Posadas
Medical Technology
- Allan Jay Espritu
Nursing
- Ann P. Opina
Radiologic Technology
- Mariflor V. Valbuena
Medical Education
- Leo Emmanuel Bunag
- John Anthony A. Domantay
- Rosemarie J. Dominguez
Graduate School
- Roberto M. Arguelles
- Reynaldo Bautista
- Felina P. Espique
Being appointed as a PAASCU accreditor entails a critical role in the national framework for educational quality assurance.
Accreditors are entrusted with evaluating academic programs and institutions against established PAASCU quality standards, policy development, strategic leadership, and institutional responsiveness. This role demands a rigorous process of identifying problems and challenges within educational programs, developing actionable policies and strategies, and applying scenario modelling to forecast the potential impacts of various interventions on institutional quality and sustainability.
Furthermore, accreditors participate actively in ongoing monitoring and reporting functions, essential for adaptive management that ensures interventions remain effective and aligned with evolving educational demands and national development priorities. Emphasizing the university’s direct involvement and contribution. The university’s representatives contribute to national and regional nongovernment organizations by providing expert input that shapes policy development related to higher education’s role in sustainable development. Their work facilitates identifying systematic challenges, developing comprehensive strategies, and enabling adaptive management frameworks that respond to the changing landscape of education.
The selection of SLU professors as PAASCU college accreditors not only honors their expertise and dedication but also signifies SLU’s role as a recognized leader in higher education quality assurance. It reflects the university’s active involvement in shaping national education policies and strategies aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Quality education (SDG 4) and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). Moreover, this engagement exemplifies SLU’s commitment to the CICM advocacy of Peace, Justice, and Dialogue.
This distinction underscores the university’s commitment to continuous improvement, accountability, and collaborative governance, serving as a beacon for academic excellence and sustainable development in the Philippines
