Xavier University, through its Strategy and Quality Management Office (SQMO), conducted an echo seminar on AUN-QA Tier 1 Assessment at Program Level on 9 December 2025 at AVR 1, as part of the university’s continuing efforts to strengthen internal quality assurance mechanisms and align its academic programs with regional and international standards.

The seminar was facilitated by Engr Gerardo S Doroja and Dr Charity Rose A Pagara, university administrators who participated in the AUN-QA Tier 1 Training Course at Program Level held in Thailand. The activity served as an echo seminar to cascade key concepts, frameworks and insights from the training to higher education administrators.

Engr Doroja opened the session with an introduction to the AUN-QA Tier 1 Training Course, followed by a discussion of Tier 1 learning outcomes and levels of expectations. He also discussed the AUN-QA Framework, including the AUN-QA assessment models and their alignment with the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle as a tool for continuous quality improvement.

Dr Pagara complemented the discussion by presenting the criteria and requirements for AUN-QA Program Assessment. Her presentation focused on clarifying the assessment standards, documentation requirements, and the expectations for demonstrating program quality and effectiveness. She emphasized the role of clear outcomes, stakeholder involvement, and consistent quality assurance practices in meeting AUN-QA requirements.

Prior to the end of the activity, Dr Hercules R Cascon, the SQMO Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Management Officer, presented the initial plans of the university with regards to AUN-QA assessment.

The seminar provided participants with a clearer understanding of the AUN-QA Tier 1 Program-Level Assessment process and its implications for program development and continuous improvement. Discussions during the session also explored how the assessment framework can be contextualized within Xavier Ateneo’s academic environment.

The conduct of the echo seminar reflects Xavier Ateneo’s sustained commitment to quality assurance and capacity building, particularly in light of its growing engagement with regional and international quality assurance networks.