Automatic Recognition of PAASCU Accreditation
- Accreditation granted by PAASCU to colleges and universities is automatically recognized by IQUAME.
- This automatic recognition aims to avoid duplication of evaluation efforts between two bodies.
Purpose and Utilization of IQUAME
- IQUAME serves as a regulatory mechanism for private higher education institutions that are not PAASCU-accredited.
- Beyond regulation, IQUAME is also designed as an instrument to provide incentives to accredited colleges and universities.
Background and Rationale
- The existence and reputable status of PAASCU as an accrediting body is acknowledged.
- The establishment of IQUAME in 2005 aimed to regulate private higher education institutions.
- The executive order addresses and resolves the redundancy of functions between PAASCU and IQUAME.
Legal Authority and Enforcement
- The order was issued by the President of the Philippines under presidential powers vested by law.
- It mandates the distinction in treatment between PAASCU-accredited and non-accredited private schools in quality assurance monitoring.
Key Legal Concepts
- Institutional accreditation as a basis for exemption from further regulatory evaluation.
- Recognition of private accrediting bodies by government regulatory agencies.
- Streamlining government regulatory functions to avoid duplication and enhance efficiency.
- Linking regulatory compliance with incentives to promote institutional quality advancement.