Implementing Guidelines for the Selection of Centers of Development and Centers of Excellence in Maritime Education

July 7, 2010

CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 019-10

 

In accordance with the pertinent provision of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994", and by virtue of Resolution No. 144-2010 of the Commission en banc dated June 23, 2010 and to expedite the attainment of relevant, responsive, and quality higher education in the country, the following implementing guidelines for the identification, support and development of Centers of Development (CODs) and Centers of Excellence (COEs) in BS Marine Transportation (BSMT) and BS Marine Engineering (BSMarE) programs are hereby adopted and promulgated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), thus:

I. Policy

Section 8 (f) of the Higher Education Act of 1994 provides that the Commission develops centers that can spearhead the nation's thrust towards development. It is, therefore, the policy of the Commission to promote quality and excellence in higher education by identifying, supporting, and developing CODs and COEs in higher education institutions (HEIs). These implementing guidelines for CODs and COEs in BSMT and BSMarE programs are designed to support the priorities set forth by the Commission and to consider the unique needs and priorities of the selected institutions in trying to best address their developmental requirements.

II. Centers of Development and Centers of Excellence

Centers of Development are HEIs, public or private, that have the potential to become COEs in the future.

Centers of Excellence are HEIs, public or private, that demonstrate the highest degree level of standard in instruction, research and extension, and exhibit excellent qualities in producing Marine Deck Officer and Marine Engineer Officer professionals. SCaITA

III. Roles and Responsibilities of CODs and COEs

Identified CODs and COEs in BSMT and BSMarE programs shall have the following roles and responsibilities:

A. For Center of Development

1. Items 3 to 8 of the COE responsibilities; and

2. Establish linkages with COEs in the same discipline to further improve their capacity to undertake research in BSMT and BSMarE programs.

B. For Center of Excellence

1. Act as role models/leaders in the local, regional and national community in term of the delivery of BSMT and BSMarE programs;

2. Sustain and enhance research capabilities and upgrade professional and research graduate programs in the BSMT and BSMarE programs;

3. Provide assistance to agencies/institutions within its geographical area of coverage;

4. Develop quality instructional program through faculty development activities and upgrading of facilities and library holdings;

5. Undertake basic and applied research activities on emerging trends and advancements in the field;

6. Undertake extension and linkage projects through regional or national consortia agreements, internationalization activities and industry — academe collaborations;

7. Undertake activities/projects necessary in developing quality education in BSMT and BSMarE programs in line with the thrusts of the government; and

8. Accelerate the development of BSMT and BSMarE programs through strategic developmental programs and projects. aEHASI

IV. Screener

I. Screener

Before an HEI will be evaluated using the selection criteria, it should first satisfy the following screener:

1. At least 250 student enrollment (in all levels) for BSMT and BSMarE at any given time; and

2. No existing deficiencies noted during the last monitoring of maritime education program/s.

3. Current/ongoing research, knowledge and technology generation in the declared cutting edge technology by the Institution (CMO No. 9, s. 2003)

V. Selection Criteria

Potential CODs and COEs which qualified for the above screener shall be evaluated using the following criteria:

II. Qualitative Criteria

A. Instructional Quality — 45%

1. Administration — 15%

2. Faculty Profile — 20%

3. Curriculum — 5%

4. Laboratories, Facilities and Equipment — 30%

5. Library and Information, Communication Technology Capability — (20%)

6. Graduate Statistics — 10%

II. Qualitative Criteria

B. Research and Publication — 35% SEDICa

1. Profile of researchers — 10%

2. On-going researches — 10%

3. Completed researches (faculty and students) for the last five (5) years — 20%

4. Research papers or patents published in refereed journals in the last five (5) years — 40%

5. Paper presented in various scientific fora, for the last five (5) years in International, National, Regional, Local and professional organizations, associations and societies — 10%

6. Number of awards and recognition by international, national, regional and local agencies and professional societies for the last five (5) years — (10%)

C. Extension and Linkages — 10%

1. Training conducted for the last five (5) years — 20%

2. Demonstration/fairs conducted for the last five (5) years — 10%

3. Information, education and communication (IEC) made for the last five (5) years — 10%

4. Extension as a resource person for the last five (5) years — 10%

5. Entrepreneurial Activities (specific IGPs related to program) — 10%

6. Impact to Community/Industry — 10%

7. International, national, regional and local institutional linkages — 20%

8. Institutionalized Consultancy — 10%

D. Institutional Qualifications — 10%

1. Vision, mission and goals — 10% aSCHIT

2. Institution policies — 10%

3. Student support services (Dorm, Health and Dental Services, Office Space for Student Organization, Guidance Counseling, Tutoring Services, Consultation, and Scholarship/Assistantship/Loan) — 40%

4. Resource generation (from government and private, and other donor agencies) within the last 5 years — 20%

5. Accreditation — 20%

(See attachment for detailed selection criteria and rating scale for Marine Education programs)

VI. Cut-off Points

To qualify for COD, an HEI should have a score not less than 60%. To qualify for COE, an HEI should have a score not less than 80%.

VII. Selection Process

The process of selection of CODs and COEs are as follows:

A. Application Phase

A CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) will be issued by the Commission informing all schools offering BSMT and BSMarE programs that it is accepting applications for potential CODs and COEs.

The HEI then signifies its intention of becoming a COD or COE and submits pertinent documents based on the herein attached criteria to support the application. The supporting documents must exhibit evidence of the schools compliance with the selection criteria.

The application forms and additional documents should be submitted in two formats as follows:

1. Hardcopy — two copies of the accomplished forms and pertinent documents arranged to the requirements of the selection criteria; THaCAI

2. Softcopy — CDs of the softcopy or scanned copies of all the submitted documents

B. Initial Paper Evaluation

The application documents should be submitted to the CHED Regional Offices NOT LATER THAN TWO (2) MONTHS AFTER THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS CMO. The CHED Regional Offices then forwards the application to the Technical Panel for Maritime Education (TPME) through the Office of Programs and Standards, CHED. The TPME through the concerned Technical Committees (TC) shall undertake the initial paper evaluation and shortlisting of the applications.

C. Ocular Inspection

The TPME/TC members together with the CHED-OPS personnel will compose a team of ocular inspectors to visit the shortlisted potential CODs/COEs. The ocular inspection is conducted to validate the documents submitted and the schools based on the set of selection criteria.

D. Identification

Once the ocular inspections of all shortlisted HEIs are completed the TPME recommends the list of CODs and COEs to the Commission for approval.

VIII. Grants and Benefits

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

1. Priority in the selection of CHED institutional partners with regards to other CHED developmental projects;

2. Entitlement to other non-monetary subsidies and awards such as graduate scholarships for faculty members, priority for CHED research grants and consideration for conversion to University Status and identification as autonomous or deregulated HEI;

3. CODs and COEs may avail of financial assistance by submitting project proposal/s based on the above-mentioned roles and responsibilities of CODs and COEs. The Commission en banc would decide if the COD or COE would receive financial assistance based on the merits of the proposals. cCESTA

IX. Period of Validity

The designation of CODs and COEs shall be for three (3) years subject to regular monitoring by CHED. If at any point the CHED assess the COD/COE as being incapable of fulfilling its functions, the designation shall be revoked.

X. Separability and Repealing Clauses

Any provision of this Order, which may thereafter be held invalid, shall not affect the remaining provisions.

All CHED issuances or part thereof inconsistent with the provision in this CMO shall be deemed modified or repealed.

XI. Effectivity

This order shall take effect after its publication in the Official Gazette or Newspaper of General Circulation.

Quezon City, Philippines, July 7, 2010.

FOR THE COMMISSION:

 

(SGD.) EMMANUEL Y. ANGELESChairman

Attachments available upon request.