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The Herminia D. Torres Quality Assurance Office takes the lead in policy formulation, quality improvement and capacity building activities meant to assure, maintain and enhance the quality of the university’s programs and services. Specifically, the HDTQAO:

• Together with the Management Council and in consultation with stakeholders, takes the lead in the quality management and quality development efforts of the university.
• Oversees accreditation activities including:
  • Program and institutional accreditation with the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities;
  • Philippine Network of Educators on Environment for the Dark Green Schools;
  • Times Higher Education Impact Ranking;
  • International Organization for Standardization (ISO); and
  • ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA).
• Formulates policies, guidelines, and processes to sustain and enhance the internal quality assurance mechanisms of the university.
• Closely coordinates with the ASEAN quality assurance community for emerging developments and capacity building.
• Carries out capacity building activities on quality assurance for the members of the academic community particularly the members of the Quality Assurance Committee of the colleges.

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Vision 

Our vision is to be the empowering resource for quality management of the university’s programs and services and to take the leadership in quality work in the CALABARZON region.

Mission 

By developing, implementing and monitoring quality systems and processes, the Herminia D. Torres Quality Assurance Office helps the university in ensuring quality teaching and learning, research, and extension programs.  

Core Values

Integrity. We do what is right. 

Quality. We develop and implement quality systems and processes in a collaborative manner. 

Fairness. We practice impartiality in dealing with colleagues and with quality issues. 

Accountability. We take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes. 

Tolerance. We commit to respect diversity and promote free expression of views and ideas. 

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Personnel

• Lucila R. Calairo - Dean, Academic Planning and Quality Management
• Leonor T. Amacio – Director, Herminia D. Torres Quality Assurance Office
• Mario S. Torres – Data Management Supervisor
• Felipe B. Martinez – Quality Improvement Supervisor
• Jocelyn P. Luyon – Evaluation and Assessment Supervisor
• Via M. Villeta – Data Management Associate
• Rosanette S. Eguna – Institutional Secretary

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Related Link

• Commision on Higher Education (CHED)
• Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU)
• Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (THE IR)
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• ASEAN University Network

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HDTQAO Location

3rd Floor, Alumni Building, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas

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