Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) held a two-day International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 Interim Re-Certification Audit on October 21 to 22, 2024, marking another milestone in the institution’s pursuit of quality management standards.

 

The ISO interim audit is part of NISU’s continuous improvement initiative to ensure operational efficiency, enhance stakeholder satisfaction, and meet evolving educational demands.

 

Dr. Gilda E. Deguma, Vice President for Academic Affairs, highlighted on her speech that the certification to ISO can enhance the integrity and reputation that can help in leading to more prospects and partnerships.

 

“Implementing ISO standards can also help us to improve efficiency in the concerned offices, minimize risk resulting in increased sustainability,” Dr. Deguma added.

 

Meanwhile, Dr. Bobby D. Gerardo, the University President, emphasized the importance of maintaining international standards for the benefit of stakeholders and the entire institution.

 

“Let us maintain our focus on continuous improvement ensuring that NISU emerges from this process stronger, more efficient and more aligned with our mission of transforming lives and communities through education,” said Dr. Gerardo.

 

Design and development of educational services for programs approved by Commission on Higher Education (CHED) including Research, Extension, Administrative Services, and the different colleges of the university were the areas the audit was conducted.

 

The first day was dedicated to the audit proper, where the internal quality auditors rigorously assessed compliance across various departments and units; and the second day focused on the continuation of the audit, deliberation of the audit report.

 

Dr. Rizzamila R. Superio, Director for Internal Quality Assurance, announced the results of the audit, with positive indications that NISU continues to align its operations with the ISO 9001:2015 standards.

 

Dr. Gerardo expressed his gratitude for the team’s dedication, reiterating the administration's goal to maintain excellence and deliver quality education; and concluded the event with a pledge of commitment, ensuring that NISU's academic and operational systems will remain consistent with global standards, cementing the university’s reputation as a premier educational institution in the region.