CHED awards Autonomous and Deregulated Status to 4 R1 HEIs
Four (4) private higher education institutions in the region were recognized during the 1st awarding ceremony for Autonomous and Deregulated Status for Private HEIs at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on November 24, 2024.
The following Private HEIs from the region were recognized during the ceremony:
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Panpacific University, Inc.
Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union
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Lyceum-Northwestern University
Northwestern University
The awardees were thoroughly screened during the evaluation conducted by CHED, focusing on the educational effectiveness of PHEIs, including student performance in professional board examinations, employability rates, and the alignment of curricula with industry demands.
Dr. J. Prospero โPopoyโ E. De Vera III, Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), extended his congratulations to the awardees, recognizing them as the best of the best private HEIs in the country.
โYour institution has proven itself a leader in quality education, shaping the minds of our future leaders and contributing to our nationโs progress,โ Chair Popoy said.
Furthermore, Chair Popoy challenged all HEIs to continue expanding their global networks and collaborations to contribute to international knowledge exchange.
These distinctions grant private HEIs greater freedom in decision-making, such as exemption from CHED special orders, program autonomy, curriculum development, and resource management.
Dr. Christine N. Ferrer, Director IV, and Dr. Danilo B. Bose, Chief Education Program Specialist of CHEDRO1, attended the ceremony along with the four HEI awardees from the region.
The first-ever awarding ceremony was graced by congressional leaders, presidents of various private HEIs from across the country, and CHED officials.
