Office of the VP for External Affairs & QA
The Office of the Vice President for External Affairs and Quality Assurance (VPEAQA) serves as the university’s gateway to local and international partnerships, while ensuring that ESSU consistently meets the highest standards of institutional quality. This office is responsible for forging strategic linkages with government agencies, industries, and international universities, as well as spearheading continuous quality improvement, accreditation, and benchmarking initiatives to elevate ESSU’s global competitiveness.
Core Functions
Internationalization
Establishes global partnerships, manages international student exchanges, and oversees cross-border research collaborations.
External Linkages
Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with local government units, industries, and alumni networks for community and economic development.
Quality Assurance
Leads institutional and program accreditation efforts, ensuring compliance with CHED, AACCUP, and ISO standards.
Institutional Benchmarking
Coordinates participation in global ranking systems (like UI GreenMetric and THE Impact Rankings) to track and improve university performance.
Organizational Structure
International Affairs Office
Facilitates global partnerships, foreign scholarships, and international student services.
Quality Assurance Office
Oversees internal audits, data gathering for accreditations, and continuous improvement plans.
Alumni & External Relations Office
Manages alumni engagement, external communications, and community linkages.
Public Affairs & Marketing Office
Handles the university’s public image, media relations, and promotional campaigns.
QA Coordinator
Assists in the preparation of accreditation documents and compliance reports.
International Relations Officer
Coordinates with foreign embassies, partner universities, and international agencies.
Linkages Staff
Processes memorandums of agreement (MOAs) and maintains external partner databases.