Excellence in quality assurance and institutional compliance recognized at the University of the Cordilleras
The University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences proudly recognizes three of its faculty and staff members for being named 2025 Internal Quality Audit (IQA) Top Performers, following the Internal Quality Audit conducted from November 8–21, 2025, with the formal awarding held on January 15, 2026. The recognition honors individuals whose consistent professionalism, diligence, and commitment significantly strengthened the University’s quality management systems.
Awardees
- Judith A. Layao – Program Chair and Quality Assurance Officer
- Maribel S. Certeza – Laboratory Technician
- Romeo L. Fernandez – Administrative Staff
These awardees demonstrated exemplary performance in documentation, compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving during the audit cycle. Their work ensured readiness across academic, laboratory, and administrative processes—contributing to a culture of evidence-based quality and accountability within UC-CONAHS.
UC-CONAHS leadership commends the honorees for embodying the University’s values of excellence and service. Their achievements reflect the College’s sustained commitment to quality education, safe learning environments, and effective governance, reinforcing UC’s broader institutional goals and standards.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Supported
| SDG | Description | Relevance to the Initiative |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4 | Quality Education | Strengthens academic quality assurance and continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and assessment |
| SDG 16 | Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Promotes transparency, accountability, and effective institutional systems |
| SDG 17 | Partnerships for the Goals | Encourages cross-unit collaboration among faculty, laboratories, and administrative services |
