Published August 12, 2026 by Campus Information Office
The Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE), Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED), and Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BS Crim) programs of Cagayan State University–Gonzaga underwent a Virtual Internal Mock Accreditation on August 12, as part of the campus’ preparations for the upcoming Level III Phase 2 Survey Visit.
The activity brought together the respective task forces of the College of Teacher Education (CTE) and the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), along with university quality assurance officials and designated internal accreditors, to assess the programs’ readiness and ensure compliance with accreditation requirements.
Representing the Campus Executive Officer of CSU- Gonzaga Dr. Froilan A. Pacris, Jr., Dr. Jay Omotoy, Dean of the College of Business, Entrepreneurship and Accountancy, delivered the opening remarks. He emphasized that accreditation plays a vital role in the university’s pursuit of continuous excellence in all its services, anchored on its fourfold mandate of Instruction, Research, Extension, and Production.
“We subject our programs to accreditation in order to ensure that we meet the highest standard of quality and relevance. This process not only validates our efforts but also serves as an opportunity for us to reflect on our practices and identify areas for growth.”
Dr. Omotoy likewise commended the task forces of CTE and CCJE for their dedication, efforts, and sacrifices in preparing for the forthcoming Level III Phase 2 Survey Visit.
Meanwhile, Dr. Marie Claudette Calanoga, University Quality Assurance Director, provided key reminders for the actual accreditation visit. She underscored the importance of ensuring compliance with the recommendations from the Level II Survey Visit and the completeness and organization of the required narratives and documentary evidence for the Level III areas.
Serving as internal accreditors for the participating programs were Dr. Maita Guadamor and Dr. Victor Martinez for the BS Criminology program; Dr. Shella Dela Cruz and Dr. Babylyn Canceran for the Bachelor of Secondary Education; and Dr. Rudolf Vecaldo and Dr. Rhea Tamayo for the Bachelor of Elementary Education.
The virtual mock accreditation served as an avenue to evaluate the preparedness of the three programs, identify areas for improvement, and strengthen documentation and evidence in anticipation of the actual survey visit.