25/09/2026
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Mindanao State University - General Santos hosted the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Office of Programs and Standards Development (OPSD) evaluation of its Master of Agricultural Business Management (MAM) and Master of Science in Agricultural Business Management (MSAM) programs on September 24, 2026, at the Center for Biodiversity Studies.
The program included the Introduction of MSU - General Santos Key Officials led by Prof. Monsour A. Pelmin, Ph.D., Director of the Quality Assurance and Management Services Office (QuAMSO). It also featured the presentation of the programs, an MSU - GenSan virtual tour, and the presentation of findings by the CHED National Evaluation Team led by Technical Evaluator Dr. Aimee Lynn B. Dupo, with Dr. Josephine R. Migalbin.
The evaluation team provided observations and recommendations aimed at further strengthening the programs, particularly in curriculum, program outcomes, faculty development, and other areas of academic quality and delivery.
In response to the findings, Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development Prof. Randy P. Asturias, D.Eng. emphasized the University's commitment to acting on the recommendations, stating, โWe consider this evaluation not only as a requirement for compliance, but also as an important opportunity for institutional improvement and strengthening our academic programs.โ
He further assured the evaluation team that โthe University, together with the College of Agriculture, the program heads, faculty, and other offices, will work collaboratively to address all the areas for improvement and ensure that the necessary actions are undertaken.โ
Meanwhile, Vice Chancellor for Research, Extension and Innovation Dr. Christine Dawn G. Obemio highlighted the University's commitment to strengthening program delivery and developing graduates who can contribute to addressing pressing needs in the community and the nation. โWe wanted to produce innovators, leaders in this field that will help address pressing needs of our community and our nation as a whole,โ Dr. Obemio said.
The evaluation underscores MSU - GenSan's continuing commitment to quality assurance and the strengthening of its graduate programs in agricultural business management.