Wesleyan University-Philippines (WUP), through Dr. John Jason Villaroman, Quality Assurance Director, participated in the 2025 International Research and Innovation for Sustainable Education (IRISE) Hybrid Conference on November 28, 2025, presenting its Institutional Quality Assurance Framework (IQAF).
The framework, known as CAPE, embodied the WUP’s dedication to academic excellence and integrity through four core principles: Commitment to the responsibility of the Quality Assurance Office, Accountability to the University in delivering outcomes-based education, Progress and Improvement in all University services, and Excellence in all endeavors for the enhancement of the University’s quality management system.“CAPE framework guides the University’s continuous improvement, accreditation, and internationalization efforts, ensuring alignment with both national and global standards,” Dr. Villaroman explained.
In his presentation, he also highlighted the importance of internal and external quality assurance measures aligned with the WUP’s institutional road map.
“The continuous assessment of the IQAF will be regularly observed to ensure that it is adaptive, relevant, and significant despite the volatility of the dynamic educational landscape today, where integration of Artificial Intelligence and Internationalization initiatives is necessary,” he further shared about maintaining the framework’s validity and reliability.
Dr. Villaroman underscored that the development of the IQAF was based on the results of his systematic review of related literature, including CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) 46, s. 2012 (Policy Standard to Enhance Quality Assurance in the Philippine Higher Education through Outcomes-Based and Typology-Based QA) and CMO 6, s. 2023 (Policies and Guidelines for the Grant of Autonomous and Deregulated Status to Private Higher Education Institutions).
“The international research conference seeks to advance sustainable and future-ready education by bringing together groundbreaking studies, innovative solutions, and research-informed strategies from institutions around the world,” he said, highlighting the importance of shared learning in addressing emerging educational challenges.
In conclusion, he added that the University’s participation is in line with its commitment to sharing its best practices and fostering a spirit of mentoring and camaraderie, and extended his appreciation to the Research Development and Productivity Office (RDPO) for its initiatives in strengthening the research culture at WUP.
Article by Ayumi San Cai Valerio
Information and photos courtesy of John Jason Villaroman
