The newly appointed 2025 Quality Assurance Office (QAO) team, led by QAO Director, Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes
In line with the university’s administrative transition this year, the Quality Assurance Office (QAO) proudly introduces its new team members, all committed to upholding the institution’s standards of excellence. With the recent appointment of the new Chancellor Joane V. Serrano, PhD, a fresh vision for continuous improvement and strategic development is being set into motion, with Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes, serving as the director of QAO.
Joining her are the newly appointed officers and current staff, namely
- Ms. Yasele Irene Angela M. Yambao, Office of the Chancellor (OC) Quality Assurance Officer
- Ms. Percia V. Secreto, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) Quality Assurance Officer
- Mr. Michael P. Lagaya, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (OVCFA) Quality Assurance Officer
- Asst. Prof. Joel L. De Castro, Faculty of Education (FEd) Quality Assurance Officer and Program Development Associate (PDA) for Information Systems Development
- Asst. Prof. Emely M. Amoloza, Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) Quality Assurance Officer
- Asst. Prof. Tricia C. Ascan, Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) Quality Assurance Officer
- Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli L. Crisanto, Program Development Associate (PDA) for QAO
- Ms. Maelyn V. Pisueña, QAO University Research Associate I
- Ms. Loren P. Sta Ana, OC Project Staff for QA
- Mr. Richmond C. Racuya, OVCAA Project Staff for QA
- Mr. John Lester V. Sapon, OVCFA Project Staff for QA
- Mr. Michael John C. Gomez, Project Staff for Quality Data Management
- Ms. Maria Paula T. Bautista, FICS Project Staff for QA
- Ms. Dina Mae N. Rejano, FMDS Project Staff for QA
- Ms. Anne Pauline D. Del Rosario, FMDS Project Staff for QA
- Ms. Josephine M. Macale, QAO Administrative Aide
The Quality Assurance Office, represented by QA officials (left) and dedicated staff members (right)
The QAO team will continue to strengthen its role in ensuring that academic programs, administrative services, and institutional processes adhere to the highest standards. Strategic goals for 2025 include the implementation of a more comprehensive internal quality information system, increased staff development opportunities, and enhanced collaboration with various units and offices across the university.
The entire QAO team expresses their gratitude for the trust given by the administration and looks forward to working closely with all stakeholders to sustain a culture of quality, sustainability, and innovation.
Written by Loren Sta. Ana ♦ Edited by Ria Valerie Cabanes ♦ Contributed by UPOU QA Office
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