News · August 25, 2026 · SDG 4
Sulu State University (SuluSU) officially commenced its ISO 9001:2015 Re-Certification Audit on August 25, 2026, at the SuluSU Boardroom, Administration Building, as part of the University’s continuing commitment to quality management and excellence in its academic and administrative operations.
The audit team, led by Lead Auditor Richard Bacomo, together with Ma. Janica Verlaine Despuig, provided an overview of the audit process, including its objectives, scope, and activities to be undertaken throughout the three-day assessment.
The audit began with an assessment of the Context of the Organization, followed by the review of key University processes and areas, including Instruction, with particular attention to curriculum review covering undergraduate and graduate programs; Research and Extension, including verification of NCm01; Accounting, Budget, and Cashier operations; and Human Resource Management.
The re-certification audit aims to assess the University’s continued conformity with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, evaluate the effectiveness of its quality management system, and identify opportunities for continual improvement across its various academic and administrative processes.
The audit is scheduled to continue until August 27, 2026, with concerned offices and units participating in the assessment and providing the necessary documents, records, and evidence for verification.
Through the ISO 9001:2015 Re-Certification Audit, SuluSU reinforces its commitment to delivering quality education, efficient services, and responsive institutional processes in pursuit of sustained excellence and continual improvement.