DOJ, DBC NOW AT AACCUP LEVEL IV PHASE 2

Words: Karl Russell Peñaflor

Photos: Hemmady Mora

PUP-College of Communication (COC) Department of Journalism (DOJ) and Department of Broadcast Communication (DBC) have gained another great achievement for passing the Level IV Phase 2 Accreditation status, announced by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines Inc. (AACCUP) on July 10, 2020.

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This was made possible through the combined efforts of the faculty, staff, and students of both departments, spearheaded by the COC Dean Dr. Edna T. Pasumbal, DOJ Chairperson Dr. Hemmady Mora, and DBC Chairperson Dr. Ma. Lourdes Garcia. 

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Dr. Mora said that she is very proud that the Department of Journalism made history. She also felt thankful to God, faculty, and students who helped the department achieve this historic feat. 

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As early as 2017, Dr. Mora said that she already prepared herself for the challenges of achieving Level IV status. She already worked on some requirements such as getting visiting professors from other universities and also went to other countries to attend leadership training. 

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“Meron palang magagandang bagay na nakaabang sa’yo kasi ginawa mo kung ano ‘yung tama,” she added.

DOJ and DBC are now in the roster of programs in the university that are Level IV Phase 2 accredited with other programs like Bachelor of Arts in English (ABE) and Batsilyer ng Artes sa Filipinolohiya (ABF).

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