Strengthening its Performance Governance Systems (PGS), Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) led by University President, Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr.,  successfully engaged in an organization assessment with the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) on August 28 via Zoom. 

ISA is a non-profit dedicated to transforming the public sector in the Philippines. They collaborate with government agencies, hospitals, and schools to inspire good governance and build a shared vision where every institution delivers and every citizen thrives.

The assessment marks the initial phase of BiPSU’s PGS initiation state, which aims at assessing the effectiveness of the university’s current governance mechanisms and practices. 

Moreover, the objectives include identifying key pointers and actionable steps that will lead the university to transition from the formulation of its basic governance documents to the executive of its strategic goals, guided by its WoW BiPSU 2.0 development plan. 

In a statement, Dr. Cañezo mentioned that the university wanted to enhance its governance mechanisms and practices. “By doing this, we would like to address potential gaps and opportunities through this intervention to meet its long-term objectives and maintain its trajectory toward excellence in higher education.”

The assessment session was attended by BiPSU’s top officials, including University President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr.; Dr. Susan S. Bentor, vice president for Academic Affairs; Dr. Rossini Pitao, vice president for Administration and Finance; Dr. Roland Niez, vice president for Research, Innovation, and Extension; Dr. Concepcion M. Gayrama, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Administration; Atty. Pahmi Hadji Ampaso, CAO- Finance;  Dr. Carlito Cabas, director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA); Dr. Alvin Ampong, director of Extension Services; and Engr. Jessie Mari Cerera, director for the Institutional Planning Office. Representing ISA was Ms. Barbiel Ladiana, the program facilitator, who guided the university through the assessment process.

During the assessment, the university president highlighted BiPSU’s recent successes, including securing grants from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). He also discussed strategic partnerships, such as land development projects on the Biliran campus, and emphasized the university's increasing recognition in research, with more publications indexed in Scopus.

Further, he also highlighted BiPSU’s dedication to quality education, emphasizing the regular faculty training programs and incentives that have improved teaching standards. Additionally, he shared the university’s progress in hiring research experts and expanding international programs through student and faculty exchanges, which have boosted BiPSU’s global presence, as part of its vision to be an internationally recognized university. 

Dr. Canezo also mentioned BiPSU’s active role in community engagement, particularly through collaborations with local government units (LGUs) and other agencies. He  added that these partnerships have not only improved the university’s service delivery but have also contributed to a higher employability rate among graduates. 

He also underscored the successful implementation of class shifting and the significant increase in student enrollment, which according to him impacted the university’s income through the Student Trust Fund (STF). 

Following the assessment, ISA provided a series of recommendations designed to help BiPSU further refine its governance framework and enhance its strategic execution. These insights will be crucial as the university moves forward with its development plan, ensuring that BiPSU continues to uphold the highest standards of leadership, management, and academic excellence.

Recently, BiPSU conducted an organizational assessment survey as part of the "WoW BiPSU 2.0" development plan for 2024-2027. The online Strategic Readiness Test Survey was administered to BiPSU employees and students to determine the university's preparedness for this initiative.

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