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The University of Southeastern Philippines\u2019 Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Cultural Studies (BALCS) program has successfully surpassed Level I Accreditation by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), marking a significant milestone in its pursuit of academic excellence.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The accreditation survey visit last November 24-28, 2025, conducted by the AACCUP evaluation team rigorously assessed key areas including Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives, Faculty, Curriculum and Instruction, Support to Students, Research, Extension and Community Involvement, Library, Physical Plant and Facilities, Laboratories, and Administration. The program\u2019s performance not only met but exceeded the standards required for Level I, reflecting its strong foundation and commitment to quality education in the humanities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The survey team commended the BALCS program for its dynamic and interdisciplinary approach to literature and cultural studies, emphasizing its role in fostering critical thinking, cultural awareness, and engagement with local and global narratives. Particular recognition was given to the program\u2019s efforts in integrating Mindanaoan, Indigenous, and multicultural perspectives into its curriculum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The success of this accreditation would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the University administration, University President \ud835\ude3f\ud835\ude67. \ud835\ude3d\ud835\ude64\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude5b\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude58\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude64 \ud835\ude42. \ud835\ude42\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude57\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude61\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude68; Vice President for Academic Affairs \ud835\ude3f\ud835\ude67. \ud835\ude45\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude5b\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude67 \ud835\ude3e. \ud835\ude49\ud835\ude6a\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude6b\ud835\ude56; the College of Arts and Sciences, especially to the College Dean, \ud835\ude3f\ud835\ude67. \ud835\ude48\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude67\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude5a \ud835\ude42\ud835\ude67\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude58\ud835\ude5a \ud835\ude44. \ud835\ude4e\ud835\ude64\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude58\ud835\ude64, the Quality Assurance Division, and the University Librarian whose commitment to institutional excellence remains steadfast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As the program moves forward, surpassing Level I Accreditation serves not only as recognition of its current achievements but also as a challenge to sustain and further elevate its academic and cultural contributions. The BALCS program remains committed to nurturing graduates who are not only scholars of literature and culture but also advocates of critical consciousness and social transformation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This milestone is dedicated to the students, alumni, and communities whose stories and voices continue to shape the identity and direction of the Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Cultural Studies program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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