Mindanao State University – General Santos City is proud to announce that it has been named a recipient of the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) Excellence in Quality Assurance in Teacher Education (EQUATE) Award. This prestigious national recognition celebrates MSU-GenSan’s unwavering commitment to maintaining and advancing the highest standards in pre-service teacher education.
Chancellor Shidik Zed T. Abantas shared the good news with the university community on March 29, 2025, expressing gratitude and pride in the achievement. The award citation highlights the university’s consistent upholding of the highest standards in ensuring the quality of pre-service teacher education programs, meeting and exceeding CHED minimum standards, achieving program accreditation, and demonstrating excellent performance in the Board of Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT).
“This award is a recognition of your institution’s consistent upholding of the highest standard in ensuring the quality of pre-service teacher education programs, following the CHED minimum standards, program accreditation, and excellent performance in the BLEPT,” the official citation reads.
The EQUATE Award is designed to recognize teacher education institutions that serve as models of academic rigor, innovation, and quality assurance in the Philippines. By maintaining accredited programs and delivering exceptional licensure exam results, MSU-GenSan’s College of Education has demonstrated its leadership and its mission to produce highly competent, ethical, and committed educators who are prepared to meet the evolving needs of society.
Chancellor Abantas commended the College of Education faculty, staff, students, and leadership for their collective efforts that led to this milestone. “This recognition is the fruit of our shared dedication to quality, continuous improvement, and service. It validates the hard work of our teachers-in-training, the guidance of our committed faculty, and the university’s vision to produce educators who can transform communities,” he said.
The award also aligns with MSU-GenSan’s strategic goals to strengthen academic excellence, promote quality assurance systems, and support national development through education. It underscores the university’s role in addressing the need for highly qualified teachers who can uplift learning outcomes across the region and the country.
As MSU-GenSan celebrates this achievement, it also renews its commitment to sustaining and enhancing its teacher education programs. The university aims to continue partnering with government agencies, accrediting bodies, and local communities to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to inspire, lead, and serve as agents of positive change.
