Tamara Cher R. Mercado, Ph.D.
Vice President for Planning and Quality Assurance
Dear Community,
With genuine enthusiasm, I extend a warm welcome on behalf of the Office of the Vice President for Planning and Quality Assurance (OVPPQuA), and I am thrilled to engage with you through this digital platform.
The OVPPQuA plays a pivotal role in leading systems and data management, implementation and monitoring of the university-wide strategic plan, performance management, compliance to requirements of oversight agencies, and establishing procedures for accreditations, certifications, and assessments with adherence to stringent of quality assurance.
At OVPPQuA, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, strategic planning, and unwavering dedication to quality. This website serves as a gateway to showcase our collective efforts in improving the University's processes, services, and overall organizational effectiveness.
As we navigate the dynamic landscape of today's challenges, our commitment to planning and quality assurance remains steadfast. Through innovative strategies, rigorous evaluation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, we aim not only to meet but exceed the expectations of our stakeholders.
I encourage you to explore the various sections of this website, where you will find valuable information about the University's planning activities, quality assurance processes, performance management strategies, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, information system initiatives, and the collaborative efforts driving our accomplishments. Your engagement and feedback are integral to our journey to excellence, and we welcome your insights as we work together to elevate our standards.
Thank you for being a vital part of USeP. Together, let us shape a future defined by collaboration, accountability, resilience, excellence, and a service oriented community.
The Office of the Vice President for Planning and Quality Assurance (PQuA) is mandated to spearhead the formulation of a uniwide University development plan and policies and procedures for institutional quality assurance; lead accreditation, certification and assessment initiatives while maintaining effective linkages with regional, national, and international quality assurance and accrediting agencies; lead in the development and implementation of a master plan for University infrastructure and facilities; and establish linkage with the different State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), bureaus and agencies in Region XI, in the country, and abroad.
The office is responsible for the implementation of the Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS), including the monitoring and evaluation of physical and financial performance of the University; management of ICT Systems of the University that includes the back-end infrastructure, digital assets, application servers, intranet and internet services; and preparation of yearly/annual reports along planning, quality assurance and performance management concerns, as well as, correspondence and other reports that the University President may require.
The following are the divisions under the Office of the Office of the Vice President for PQuA:
PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING DIVISION
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT, MONITORING AND EVALUATION DIVISION
QUALITY ASSURANCE DIVISION
SYSTEMS AND DATA MANAGEMENT DIVISION
