A Display of Academic Excellence

For its exemplary performance and display of academic excellence, Misamis University has earned various awards from the different recognized agencies in the Philippines

Institutional Awards

• Autonomous Status - granted by CHED / CMO No. 07 s.2024

• 2023 ASENSO DIAMOND AWARDEE in recognition for being the oldest institution in the city offering tertiary education, having consistently received commendations throughout its ninety-three (93) years of maintaining a legacy of excellence, which is reflected through the valuable contributions of their graduates in the professions and occupations that greatly helped in making Ozamiz into the city that it is today. Given on the 15th day of July 2023 at the City of Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental.

• ISO 9001:2015 Certified University by Det Norske Veritas-GL-Australia valid from April 28, 2023 until April 27, 2026.

• AWARDED by Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) AS HAVING THE MOST NUMBER OF ACCREDITED PROGRAMS IN REGION X, in December 7, 2021.

• Autonomous Status from 01 June 2021 until 31 March 2023 - CHED CMO No. 07 S 2021

• Autonomous Status - granted by CHED valid from June 1, 2019 until May 31, 2021

• DEREGULATED STATUS - granted by CHED valid from April 1, 2016 until May 31, 2019

• ISO 9001:2015 Certified University by Det Norske Veritas-GL-Australia valid from April 29, 2020 until April 28, 2023.

• AWARDED by Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) AS HAVING THE MOST NUMBER OF ACCREDITED PROGRAMS IN REGION X, in December 2, 2019.

• AWARDED by Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) AS HAVING THE MOST NUMBER OF ACCREDITED PROGRAMS IN REGIONS X, in December 1, 2015.

• AWARDED by Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) AS HAVING THE MOST NUMBER OF ACCREDITED PROGRAMS IN REGION X, in December 4, 2014.

• AWARDED by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) the FIRST BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAM IN REGION 10 TO HAVE BEEN GRANTED LEVEL III REACCREDITED STATUS in 2013.

Regional Awards

• AWARDED a Plaque of Recognition by CHED Region X, for its commitment to excellence and service quality leading to its conferment of an International Certification conforming to ISO 9001:2015; for the creation of quality assurance system and performance-related mechanisms in the delivery of education-related services and trainings, consistent with CHED Memorandum Order No. 46 s. 2012, the Policy-Standard to Enhance Quality Assurance in Philippine Higher Education; worthy to be emulated as an academic institution as it contributes to the creation of a future-ready Filipino workforce and a more inclusive society; and, for the pride and honor this accomplishment brings to the Region X community. Given during the 3rd National Higher Education Day and CHED 29th Founding Anniversary Celebration on June 22, 2023, at Apple Tree Resort, Opol, Misamis Oriental.

• AWARDED a Plaque of Commendation by CHED Region X, in grateful recognition of the institution’s commitment to provide and implement student-centered activities and services beyond the requirement set forth by CHED Memorandum Order No. 9, s. 2013 “Enhanced Policies & Guidelines on Student Affairs & Services”, complementing academic instructions aimed to encourage holistic, all-around student welfare and development for active involvement as future responsible citizens and leaders. Given this 22nd day of June 2023 at Apple Tree Resort, Opol, Misamis Oriental.

• AWARDED a Plaque of Recognition by CHED Region X, for the excellence in instruction and training it concretized in having one (1) graduate who is among the successful examinees who garnered the 10 highest places in the March 2023 Licensure Examination for Teachers (Elementary); for striving to remain as one of the country’s leading provider of quality education, bringing pride and honor to the Region X community. Given during the 3rd National Higher Education Day and CHED 29th Founding Anniversary Celebration on June 22, 2023, at Apple Tree Resort, Opol, Misamis Oriental, Philippines.

• AWARDED a Plaque of Recognition by CHED Region X, in grateful appreciation of its enormous contribution to then growth and prominence of tertiary education sector in the country, its efforts in ensuring alignment and consistency of its learning environment with its vision, mission and goals and in developing its own culture of quality in its learning and service outcomes and in cognizant of its consistent commitment service through Quality education, research and extension, thus, it has been granted an Autonomous Status by the Evaluation as a University by the Commission, in accordance with the pertinent provision of Republic Act. No. 7722, or the “Higher Education Act of 1994”, and CHED Memorandum Order No. 46, series of 2012, “Policy-Standards to Enhance Quality Assurance in Philippine Higher Education through an Outcomes-based and Typology-based QA”, for a period of two (2) years from June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2021. Given on 17th of July 2020 at HEDC Building, Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

• AWARDED a Certificate of Recognition by CHED Region X, for the Commission’s deep appreciation to MU for servicing Region X, for responding promptly to the call for ”leadership and solidarity to face the new normal,” and for showing that the Bayanihan spirit is alive. Given on the 30th of July 2020, at the Commission of Higher Education regional Office X, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

• AWARDED a Certificate of Merit by CHED Region X, as one of the 2020 Regional Quality Awardee for excellent performance in the areas of instruction, research and publication, extension and linkages and institutional qualifications leading to the designation of its Teacher Education, Criminology and Information Technology as Centers of Development from 2016 to the present. Given on 17th of July 2020 at HEDC Building, Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

• AWARDED a Certificate of Recognition by CHED Region X, as one of the 2020 Regional Quality Awardee for Student Affairs Services (SAS) complete submission reports, for strengthening the engagement of students and for conducting “fitness to purpose” and wide-ranging activities, programs and projects, reflecting the social responsibility commitment to various communities it has served in the attainment of public good and welfare, given on 17th of July 2020 at HEDC Building, Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

Leadership Award for Dr. Karen Belina F. De Leon - University President

• AWARDED a Plaque of Commendation by CHED Region X, in grateful recognition of the institution’s commitment to provide and implement student-centered activities and services beyond the requirement set forth by CHED Memorandum Order No. 9, s. 2013 “Enhanced Policies & Guidelines on Student Affairs & Services”, complementing academic instructions aimed to encourage holistic, all-around student welfare and development for active involvement as future responsible citizens and leaders. Given this 22nd day of June 2023 at Apple Tree Resort, Opol, Misamis Oriental.

• AWARDED a Certificate of Recognition by CHED Region X, in grateful acknowledgment of the pro-active and people centered leadership exemplified by providing utmost support to the Commission’s initiative on the Transition to Flexible Learning, to support capacity building for higher education faculty, sharing of human and physical resources and strengthening the culture of sharing knowledge and best practices in Region X and for willingly collaborating with other higher education institution to form the Regional Consortium for Flexible Learning and for committing to be the lead institution of the Technology and Infrastructure Support Committee. Given on the 30th of July 2020, at the Commission of Higher Education regional Office X, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

• AWARDED a Certificate of Recognition by CHED Region X, as one of the 2020 Regional Quality Awardee for outstanding and dedicated leadership and for the unwavering support to this office in pursuit of its mandate in the implementation of republic Act No.9481 “Volunteerism Act of 2007”. Given on 17th of July 2020 at HEDC Building, Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

• AWARDED a Certificate of Merit by CHED Region X, as one of the 2020 Regional Quality Awardee for serving as potent catalyst for world class scholarship, best practices, innovative curricula, research and extension and professional development, thus, contributing to local, regional and national development and for the pride and honor these designations bring to the Region X community. Given on 17th of July 2020 at HEDC Building, Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

Program Awards

CENTER OF DEVELOPMENT [COD]

1. Information Technology
2. Education
3. Criminology

Accreditation

Twenty-two [22] programs of the University are accredited by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA).

Service Awards

• GOLD MEDAL for BEST NSTP COMMUNITY PROJECT in the Philippines in 2013. The Adopt a ESTERO project is Misamis University’s response to the rehabilitation needs of the polluted creeks in Ozamiz City.

• MOST OUTSTANDING NON GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AWARD” from DENR-10 in June 29, 2007 during the 2007 Environment Month Celebration. The impact of the Save Labo River Program (SLRP) protected the lives, sustained the livelihood of the residents and the environment in upland watershed barangays in Ozamiz City.