The Scientific Preparation for Athletics Competition: It’s Personal and Social Impacts to The Masters Athletes in Asia

Abstract

The research highlights the value and impact of a Philippines' state university accreditation and its quest for quality and excellence in education. The study assessed internal efficiency improvement in the university's vision, mission goals, objectives, faculty, curriculum and instruction, support to students, research, extension and community involvement, library, physical plant and facilities, and laboratories and administration. Accreditation reshaped the university's internal efficiency operation in ten areas. As a result, the university has undergone several transformations through AACCUP's accreditation of programs. Innumerable changes in its structure, policies, and operations have given way to an ambiance of novelty and innovation. The study also included the financial cost of accreditation. Though there are financial constraints towards this endeavor, the prestige and benefits it brings to the university far outweigh sacrifices and costs. Likewise, the faculty and student respondents revealed that accreditation was advantageous and contributory in upgrading university status. The accreditation task is daunting, but the reward is gratifying for the students and staff. The successful breakthroughs of the higher education institution, to a considerable extent, are attributed and a result of continuous accreditation. References AACCUP Accreditor’s Guide AACCUP Revised Instrument (2014), AACCUP Inc. and CA Mega Print Kis, V. (2005, August). Quality assurance in tertiary education: Current practices in OECD countries and a literature review on potential effects. OECD Thematic Review of Tertiary Education. Retrieved from http://www.oecd.org/education/skills-beyond-school/38006910.pdf DBM-CHED Joint Circular No 1 s.2016 - FY 2016 Levelling Instrument for SUCs and Guidelines For the Implementation There of Effective practices in accreditation: A guide for faculty (2015). Eaton, J.S. (2003, May). The Value of Accreditation: Four Pivotal Roles. Washington, DC Council for Higher Education Accreditation Eaton, J.S. (2010). Accreditation and the Federal Future of Higher Education. Academe, 96 (5), 35-37. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/257998818 Harvey, L. (2004). The power of accreditation: Views of academics. Journal of Higher Education Policy Management, 26(2). Hamdatu, M.M. (2013, April). Application of quality assurance & accreditation in the institutes of higher education in the Arab world (descriptive & analytical survey). American Journal of Contemporary Research, 3(4). Hou, A.Y. (2012, May 26). Mutual recognition of quality assurance decisions on higher education institutes in three regions: A lesson for Asia. Higher Education, 64. Rahnuma, N. (2020). Evolution of quality culture in an HEI: Critical insights from university staff in Bangladesh. Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability, 32. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11092-019-09313-8 Varonis, E.M. (2014). Most courses are not born digital: An overview of the Quality Matters peer review process for online course design. Campus-Wide Information Systems, 31(4). Vlasceanu, L., Grunberg, L., and Parlea, D. (2007). Quality assurance and accreditation: A glossary of basic terms and definitions. Bucharest: UNESCO. Yuhertiana, I., Rochmoeljati, Dwiridotjahjono, J., Putra, P., Wibawani, S. (2020, January 1). The impact of Indonesia new higher education accreditation criteria implementation. Journal of Critical Reviews, 7(3).