Implementing Guidelines for the Identification, Support and Development of CODs for the Psychology Program

June 26, 2012

CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 016-12

 

In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994," and for the purpose of establishing Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development that serve as potent catalysts in psychology education needed for the development of world-class scholarships, nation building and national development, the following policies and standards are hereby adopted and promulgated by the Commission, thus: IDSEAH

I. Rationale

A. Policy

Section 8 (f) of the "Higher Education Act of 1994" provides that the Commission develop Centers that can spearhead the nation's thrust toward development. It is, therefore, the policy of the Commission to promote quality and excellence in higher education by identifying, supporting and/or developing COEs/CODs in higher education institutions (HEIs). Thus, the program seeks to accelerate the development of teaching, research, and service/extension programs in psychology in higher education institutions.

B. COE/COD Responsibilities and Minimum Expectations

For COEs:

1. Act as role models/leaders in the local, regional and national community by sharing best practices and initiating innovative approaches

2. Sustain and enhance research capabilities and upgrade professional or research graduate programs in psychology

3. Provide technical assistance to agencies/institutions primarily within its geographical area of coverage (e.g., technical consultancies, short-term trainings), and in other geographic regions, whenever possible

4. Undertake other activities/projects necessary in developing quality education in the specific discipline by sharing developmental programs (e.g., conducting practicum, developing modules)

For COEs and CODs:

1. Accelerate the development of the discipline through strategic developmental programs and projects CSIcHA

2. Enhance the quality of its instructional, research, and extensions programs through faculty development and upgrading of facilities, equipment and library holdings

3. Undertake basic and applied research on emerging trends and advancements in their field

4. Undertake extension and linkage projects through regional, national and international agreements on curricular activities and industry-academe collaborations

II. Identification Criteria (Quantitative and Qualitative)

The Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development shall be identified in accordance with the following minimum criteria:

The specific indicators for each criterion shall vary for COEs and CODs, and these details of the criteria and other guidelines are contained in "Annex A" hereof.

III. Identification Procedure/Process of Selection

The identification of the COEs/CODs shall follow this procedure:

A. Application

1. Application for COE/COD in Psychology shall be considered open upon issuance of these implementing guidelines.

2. The CHED Office of Programs and Standards (OPS) will conduct national or zonal orientations, after which it will issue a memorandum with attached application form (see Annex B), informing HEIs offering the graduate programs in Psychology that it is accepting applications from potential COEs and CODs.

3. Interested HEIs shall submit to the CHED Regional Office (CHEDRO) concerned a letter of intent together with the pertinent documents to support the application. The supporting documents must exhibit evidence of compliance with the selection criteria as specified in the application form. IcTEaC

4. The CHEDRO then assesses the completeness of the documents submitted by the applicant HEIs and recommends those applications with complete and correct documents for evaluation by the OPS. Applications with incomplete and/or incorrect supporting documents shall be returned to the applicant HEIs by the CHEDRO.

5. The CHEDRO shall forward all applications with complete and correct documents to the OPS within 15 days after the deadline for the filing of application as specified herein.

6. The OPS shall endorse the applications to the Technical Committee for Psychology (TCP) under the Technical Panel on Social Science and Communications (TPSSC) for evaluation and shortlisting.

B. Initial Paper Evaluation

The TCP and TPSSC shall conduct the initial paper evaluation of all COE/COD applications. Once all applications have been completely evaluated, the TPPS prepares and submits to the OPS, copy furnished the CHEDROs, the shortlist of the potential COEs/CODs, together with the proposed schedules of ocular inspection.

C. Ocular Inspection

1. In cases when there is a need to validate the accuracy of certain information in the applicant's documents, the OPS shall organize a Technical Review Committee (TRC) to visit the shortlisted schools whose information needs to be validated. In case, the documents are all in order and there is no need to validate their accuracy, the TCP and TPSSC may opt not to conduct an ocular inspection.

2. The TRC shall be composed of one or two (1 or 2) members of the TCP, one (1) representative from the OPS and one (1) representative from the CHEDRO. An orientation meeting shall be initially provided to the TRC prior to the ocular visit.

3. The OPS shall inform the HEI through the CHEDRO about the schedule of the ocular inspection at least one (1) week prior to the visit. SDHAEC

4. The CHEDRO shall inform the HEI to prepare an updated set of documents relative to the evaluation.

5. At the end of the ocular inspection, the TRC shall prepare a report to be submitted to the TCP.

D. Identification

1. The TCP shall prepare a shortlist of HEIs that meet the selection criteria based on the evaluation report of the TRC.

2. The TCP shall recommend an HEI to be a COE for Psychology if it attains an overall rating of at least 85% and to be a COD if it attains an overall rating of at least 85% of their corresponding set of criteria.

3. The TCP shall recommend COEs and CODs to the CHED Commission en banc (CEB), within thirty (30) days after the completion of ocular inspection; in case, no ocular inspections are required, the TCP shall recommend the COEs and CODs within thirty (30) days after the shortlisting of applicants.

E. Notification of COEs/CODs

1. Upon approval by the CEB, the list of identified COEs and CODs for Psychology shall be released through the issuance of a CHED Memorandum Order (CMO).

2. The OPS, through the CHEDRO, shall notify the HEI of the CEB decision.

IV. Grants and Benefits

The COEs/CODs are entitled to the following grants and benefits:

1. Certificate of COE/COD shall be awarded to the selected HEI.

2. COEs and CODs may request funding and/or nonmonetary subsidies and awards such as:

a. Institutional Financial Support —

i. Program Evaluation — review and evaluation of existing program aTEHCc

ii. Capacity Building — seminars, workshops, conferences for continuing education related and relevant to the psychology

iii. Curricular Benchmarking — workshops on best practices; harmonization with global standards

iv. Extension and Linkages — national and international linkage with reputable institutions such as faculty/student exchange, collaborative research, etc.

v. Upgrading of Facilities, Equipment and Library Collection — acquisition of state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, printed and digital library collection including computer-based reference materials, psychological tests, computer software for research and statistical purposes, etc.

vi. Instructional Materials Development — development of modules, teaching guides and manuals including those for distance education

b. Individual Financial Support

i. Faculty Development (for Graduate Studies)

ii. Thesis/Dissertation

iii. Training Fellowships

iv. Other Forms of Funding

 COEs and CODs that would like to avail of funding/support from the CHED must submit project proposals for evaluation and approval.

3. COEs and CODs shall be given priority as CHED institutional partners for CHED developmental projects. TCacIE

V. Duration of the Status as COEs/CODs

The designation as COEs/CODs for Psychology shall be for a period of three (3) years but shall be revoked at any point if, based on the monitoring by the CHED, found not fulfilling its functions/responsibilities and/or not maintaining compliance with the criteria for COE/COD.

VI. Effectivity

This order shall take effect immediately.

Issued this 26th day of June 2012, Quezon City, Philippines.

 

(SGD.) PATRICIA B. LICUANAN, Ph.D.Chairman

ANNEX A

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR PSYCHOLOGY

CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION OF CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE (COEs) AND CENTER OF DEVELOPMENT (CODs)

ANNEX B

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR PSYCHOLOGY

APPLICATION FORM

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE/CENTER OF DEVELOPMENT

Objectives of this assessment:

The objectives of the CHED's Center of Excellence and Center of Development (COE/COD) Program for Psychology are to "identify, support and develop potential units of excellence in program areas needed for the development of world-class scholarship, nation building and national development" (RA 7722). Thus, the program seeks to accelerate the development of teaching, research, and service extension programs in psychology in higher education institutions. HIACEa

This assessment instrument seeks to put together an accurate picture of the unit's capacity to take the lead in initiating and sustaining programs that would help accelerate the development of teaching, research, and service/extension programs in psychology in the various colleges and universities in the country. As such, the assessment instruments take into account two main considerations:

(a) the various resources within the unit that can be applied towards this goal; these resources include: the faculty expertise, the curricular programs, laboratories and libraries and other related student services; and

(b) the track record of the unit in undertaking productive training, research, and other development programs.

The minimum qualifications for the selection of COE/COD are specified in Annex A.

Instructions:

1. This assessment instrument shall be provided beforehand. The unit should provide all the necessary supporting documents to show that the unit meets the minimum requirements.

2. The instrument must be accomplished electronically. It is a locked form in MS Word. Blank form fields for answers are provided. Text fields are configured for unlimited number of characters. Form fields for numbers will only accept numerical answers up to three (3) digits.

3. Six (6) hard copies shall be submitted to the CHED. Each copy should contain the accomplished instrument and all the other required attachments.

4. Items in this instrument are cross-referenced to the accompanying Standards for the Selection of COEs and CODs for Psychology.

5. The unit may highlight specific strengths in the form by providing explanatory notes. In addition, other explanatory notes may be provided to clarify any aspect of the assessment form.

6. The period covered by the assessment for each standard is specified in the form.

Assessment, Scoring and Selection Process:

1. Applicants that meet the criterion, would be awarded full points for the criterion. Applicants that do not meet any specific criterion indicated in Annex A shall be given zero (0) for that criterion. AHaETS

2. The selection of COE and COD shall be determined by using the cut-off score of 85%.

APPLICATION FORM

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE/CENTER OF DEVELOPMENT IN PSYCHOLOGY

20__-20__

General Information

Discipline applied for:	Psychology
Designation applied for:	___ Center of Excellence ___ Center of Development
Name of Institution:	____________________________
Address:	____________________________
Name of Chair/Director:	____________________________
Tel/Fax:	____________________________
Email:	____________________________

Minimum Qualifications

Instructional Quality (45%)

A. Administration

Organizational Structure of the Unit

Please attach organizational chart of the unit that reflect the relationship of the unit to other academic units (departments/colleges) in the higher education institution, and that reflects the various leadership/administrative offices within the unit. The names of the persons occupying the administrative positions should be listed and their highest completed degree should be specified in the chart. EIcSTD

(Please indicate the label of the attachment: _________________________________)

B. Faculty

For all the criteria related to faculty, include ALL full-time tenured/permanent faculty members from SY2007-08 to SY2011-12; please include those who have retired, but have served during the inclusive period.

B.1. Educational Credentials of Full-Time Tenured/Permanent Faculty

List of full time tenured/permanent faculty members in the unit (from 2007-2012) and their highest completed degree with area of specialization, and university from which highest degree was obtained.

Note: Please sort the list by the degree level (PhD>MA/MS>BA/BS) then by the names of faculty alphabetically per degree level. Please consider only the highest degree completed (units or candidate status should not be included).

B.2. Papers presented by full-time tenured faculty in national and international conferences

List of full time tenured/permanent faculty members in the unit (from 2007-2012) and all the papers they presented in national and international conferences. IDAEHT

Note: Please list names of faculty members alphabetically, and for each faculty member, list all the papers presented in chronological order, with the most recent conferences listed first.

B.3. Full-Time Tenured Faculty who served as officers of national and international psychology organizations

List of full time tenured/permanent faculty members in the unit (from 2007-2012) and all the positions as officers of national and international psychology organizations

Note: Please list names of faculty members alphabetically, and for each faculty member, list all the positions in chronological order, with the most recent positions listed first.

B.4. Faculty evaluation system

Please attach the following documents:

B.4.1 Copy of student evaluation form for faculty members (with instructions)

B.4.2 Sample copies of summaries or reports of student evaluation forms for faculty members (you may hide the identity of the faculty members) SEIcHa

B.4.3 Copy of policies and forms for evaluation of faculty members

B.4.4 Sample copies of summaries or reports of faculty evaluation forms

(Please indicate the label of the attachments: __________________________________)

B.5. Professional recognition by national/international groups

List of full time tenured/permanent faculty members in the unit (from 2007-2012) and all their awards, honors, prizes, fellowships, scholarships, and other recognition given by national and international agencies. Please do not include school/university-based awards.

C. Graduate Degree Programs of the Unit

Degree program(s) offered: List only graduate degrees and specialization, if appropriate, and the year when the degree program was first offered. It is important to identify the various areas of specialization offered within each graduate degree program.

D. Information Technology Capability, Facilities, Equipment

• Please list all laboratory facilities and equipment, psychological assessment facilities and equipment, computer laboratories, software used for psychology teaching and research, and other relevant learning resources that are currently available and used. For psychological tests and software, please ensure that all listed items are properly licensed to the unit or to the higher education institution.

E. Library

Please attach a complete list of all psychology journals to which your higher education institution has a current (print or online) subscription. Please list the journal alphabetically and indicate which journals are indexed in Thomson ISI and Elsevier SCOPUS by marking these journals with an asterisk. Include only online journal subscriptions with full-text access. cTDECH

(Please indicate the label of the attachment: ______________________________________)

Please attach a complete list of all psychology books in the university library. For purposes of this analysis, list only those books that are directly related to the various subareas of psychology; please do not include books in disciplines outside psychology, even if they are related to psychology. Please list the books alphabetically and indicate the year of publication.

(Please indicate the label of the attachment: ________________________________________)

F. Student Support Services

Please attach a document explaining the available student services (e.g., counseling, scholarship, etc.) that are available for the psychology students in the unit.

(Please indicate the label of the attachments: _________________________________________)

G. Graduate Profile

Please attach a complete listing of all students who completed their graduate degrees from SY2006-07 to SY2010-2012. Please indicate the name, degree obtained, and year of graduation of each student.

(Please indicate the label of the attachments: __________________________________________)

Research and Publication (30%)

10.^* Scholarly Publications

• Include ALL full-time tenured/permanent faculty members from SY2007-08 to SY2011-12; Please include those who have retired, but have served during the inclusive period.

List of full time tenured/permanent faculty members in the unit (from 2007-2012) and all their scholarly publications (books, monographs, journal articles) from 2001-2012. Please follow the APA format for citations in listing the publications. THCSEA

 

 

Extension and Linkages (20%)

Training and Development Programs

• Please provide a complete list of all seminars, workshops, training programs, continuing education programs, and other community development programs for the period 2007-2012.

• Please indicate the target beneficiary/participants of each program, the venue, and the duration and inclusive dates of implementation.

Institutional Linkages

• Please provide a complete list of all linkages the unit has with other higher education institutions (local and international), government and non-government organizations, professional organizations, industries/companies, etc., from the period 2007-2012. SEACTH

• Please indicate if the linkage is:

o formal (with MOU/MOA/contract/commission) or informal

o for teaching, research, outreach, and/or faculty development

Institutional Quality (5%)

12.^* Institutional Accreditation/Certification

• Please attach a document indicating the current certification or accreditation status of the psychology programs of the unit, or any form of external recognition of the unit. Please clearly indicate the date of award of the certification, accreditation, or recognition.

(Please indicate the label of the attachments: __________________________________)

WHAT IS THE UNIQUE ROLE OF YOUR UNIT? OTHER STATEMENTS, COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS YOU WISH TO ADD WITH REGARD TO YOUR APPLICATION.

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