Quality Management System Manual: Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) Province of Abra
Quality Management System Manual: Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) Province of Abra
SYSTEM MANUAL
WORKING COMMITTEE
Quality Manual
This Manual shall not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by an information storage and retrieval system,
without a written permission from the Quality Management Representative.
ISO9001:2015
FOREWORD
This Quality Management System Manual describes the approaches of ASIST in addressing the
requirements of the ISO9001:2015 International Standard, which incorporates the Plan-Do-Check-Act
(PDCA) cycle and risk-based thinking.
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies).
The adoption of this quality management system aims to help the organization improve its overall
performance and provide a sound basis for sustainable development initiatives.
This Manual serves as a guide to all members of the organization to ensure that its processes are managed,
and that opportunities for improvement are determined and acted on.
To consistently meet customer requirements, the organization found it necessary to continuously improve
the approaches through the adoption of the ISO9001:2015 International Standard.
This Manual covers approaches on context of the organization, leadership, planning, support, operation,
performance evaluation and improvement.
Addressing the quality management principles, namely: customer focus, leadership, engagement of people,
process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making and relationship management, is
another intention in the establishment of this quality management system.
With the adoption of the ISO9001:2015, the organization aims to consistently provide services that meet
customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements; facilitating opportunities to enhance
customer satisfaction; addressing risks and opportunities associated with its context and objectives; and
demonstrate conformity to specified quality management system requirements.
This Quality Management System Manual aims to achieve the organization’s intended results in
accordance with the quality policy and strategic direction of the organization.
Effectivity Date:
December 19, 2018
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5.0 LEADERSHIP
5.1 Leadership and commitment 5.1-1/1
5.2 Quality Policy 5.2-1/1
5.3 Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities 5.3-1/4
6.0 PLANNING
6.1 Actions to address risks and opportunities 6.1-1/1
6.2 Quality objectives and planning to achieve those 6.2-1/3
6.3 Planning of changes 6.3-1/1
7.0 SUPPORT
7.1 Resources 7.1-1/1
7.2 Competence 7.2-1/1
7.3 Awareness 7.3-1/1
7.4 Communication 7.4-1/1
7.5 Documented Information 7.5-1/1
8.0 OPERATION
8.1 Operational planning and control 8.1-1/2
8.2 Requirements for products and services 8.2-1/1
8.3 Design and development of products and services 8.3-1/1
8.4 Control of externally provided processes, products and services 8.4-1/1
8.5 Production and service provision 8.5-1/2
8.6 Release of products and services 8.6-1/1
8.7 Control of nonconforming outputs 8.7-1/1
Effectivity Date:
December 19, 2018
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10.0 IMPROVEMENT
10.1 General 10.1-1/1
10.2 Non-conformity and corrective action 10.2-1/1
10.3 Continual improvement 10.3-1/1
Organization’s Profile
The Abra State Institute of Science and Technology (ASIST) started as a lowly industrial school in
1908 by an American educator named Mr. Amos Allen with the vision of integrating the people in the area
into the objectives of national development. Five Americans administered the growth of the school until
1917. It was named into Lagangilang Farm School in 1911 and was financed by the national government
under the Philippine Commission.
Mr. Jose Reyna was the first Filipino principal who served for twenty five (25) years from 1917-
1942. During this time, the school was converted into Lagangilang Agricultural School. The original 5-
hectare campus was expanded to 123.6 hectares through purchases and donations from the landowners in the
area.
During World War II in 1942-1945, the ground was used as garrison by the Japanese Imperial Army
operating in the area. After the war, the school was headed for a short period by Mr. Dominador Clemente.
Home Economics was added to the agricultural curriculum as part of the development of the school.
In 1948, Mr. Melquiades Bayog took over for ten (10) years. With the noble intention of promoting
Agricultural and Homemaking Arts, the school was nationalized into Lagangilang National Agricultural
High School (LNAHS) through a bill sponsored by the late Abra Senator, Honorable Quintin Paredes.
Administratively, the school was attached to the former Ilocos Sur School of Arts and Trade
(ISSAT), now University of Northern Philippines (UNP). Mr. Isidro Dumua took over in 1958 as principal
followed by Dr. Patrocinio Abaya up to 1964. More facilities were added including a 1200 - hectare ranch
18 kilometers away from the campus. In 1965, LNAHS was separated from ISSAT and Mr. Franciso
Zamora administered as the first Superintendent of the school.
On June 6, 1966, it was converted into a college-the Lagangilang Agricultural College (LAC)
through Article No. 4647 of the late Congressman Hon. Carmelo Z. Barbero to promote agricultural
Education. At first, a two year Associate in Agricultural Technology (AAT) technical course was offered.
Then, the four year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) was opened two years after.
The succession of superintendents of the school from 1967 to 1981 was Mr. Mariano Macasaet
(1967-69), Mr. Gregorio Alava (1969-70), and Mr. Jose Mendoza (1976-81), the first native of Lagangilang
to head the school.
Due to the untimely death of the late Mr. Mendoza, Dr. Santiago Labanen, who rose from the ranks
as a school teacher took over in 1981. He then became the first president of the school.
By virtue of Batas Pambansa Bilang 392 sponsored by Assemblyman Jeremias Zapata on May 18,
1983, LAC became a chartered state college as Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) to
give professional and technical training in agriculture, science, technology and arts to the youth of Abra.
The term of office of Dr. Santiago S. Labanen as president expired on June 29, 1992. However, no
president was immediately installed. In the meantime, Professor Jose G. Rambaud was appointed as Officer-
In-Charge, a position he held for one year. During his incumbency as OIC, he continued the programs or
projects left unrealized by Dr. Labanen; the construction of two-unit nursery house, one unit executive
house, the RP-EEC AGRED program that includes infrastructure and equipment to name a few.
On July 12, 1993 Dr. Imelda Carmen Alzate Buenafe was appointed by his Excellency President
Fidel V. Ramos. Being the first lady president of ASIST, Dr. Buenafe envisioned enhancing the
development of the institution for national standing and excellence in agriculture, science and technology.
Curricular offerings continued to be updated to address to the needs of the times. New curricular
offerings started to be offered such as BS Math, BS Biology, and Bachelor in Agro forestry, Diploma in
Agro forestry. The Graduate School has also been revived.
By virtue of CHED Memo #27, s 2000, ASIST integrated with then Abra School of Arts and Trades
(ASAT), and is now ASIST Bangued Campus.
On July 9, 2007, Dr. Roberto P. Tubaña Sr. was appointed as ASIST President. He envisioned
ASIST to be a Level 4 State College. It was during his term that Research was in a "boom". The College
MOOE increased because of the fund for research from Sen. Eduardo Angara’s Congressional Development
Fund (CDF). The researchers penetrated international fora. Linkages in research and agriculture also
increased, such as with PhilRice through the Palayamanan, other SUCs and the rehabilitation of the
community irrigation canal in the campus through the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Lagangilang
Development Foundation, Inc. (LDFI).
Dr. Tubaña’s term of office ended on July 8, 2011. While the search for a new college President was
going on, he was appointed as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) until October 3, 2011 when CHED-CAR Dir. Luisa
S. Valencia, CESO, took over as OIC of Office of the College of the President. Notable improvements on
the management of the fiscal resources of the College were initiated by Dir. Valencia.
On March 31, 2012, Dr. Aurelio V. Labanen was elected and appointed as the new College
President. More linkages were established which led to the implementation of new projects such as the
Village Level Processing Center and Compost Shed from DA, Two Storey Building (Asenso Building) from
Congresswoman Ma. Jocelyn V. Bernos, research linkages: PhilRice, Sen. Loren Legarda, DENR, the
Provincial Government of Abra. The Community Radio Station (DZNA-FM 99.9 Radyo Kabinnulig) was
established through the National Nutrition Council (NNC). Extension programs are also strengthened. The
College has achieved Level 2 accreditation status from the Civil Service Commission. Curricular programs
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
were also subjected to Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) evaluation by the CHED and accredited
by Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP). A new
forestry building and a centralized science laboratory are currently being constructed. More development
programs and projects are expected to be implemented under his administration. Dr. Labanen’s term was
expired on March 30, 2016 but was extended in a hold-over capacity until April 2, 2018.
On April 3, 2018, Dr. Gregorio T. Turqueza, was elected and appointed as the fifth president of
ASIST. The appointment of a new president also ignited the transformation of ASIST becoming a
university through the challenge and enthusiasm of the Congressional Representative of the Lone District of
Abra, Hon. Joseph Sto. Niño “JB” Bernos. To embrace and start with the challenge, series of management
committee meetings were done to oversee the operations of the institution.
With regards to instruction, there was a significant increase on enrollment, new programs were
offered, curricula reviews were done, all programs were subjected to AACCUP accreditation and RQUAT
evaluation while three student services units are programmed to undergo ISO accreditation.
To come up with a better direction in research and extension, collaborations with the different SUCs
in CAR were forged and strengthened and the institution’s alignment with the AmBisyon Natin 2040, CAR
Regional and Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 were conceptualized and initiated.
Construction and upgrading of buildings and equipment are also being accelerated to serve the
students better and be able to cater to the requirements of the various programs. Congressman JB Bernos
earmarked the funding of the construction of the following: a 2-story Student Center in Bangued Campus; a
2-story Guidance Counseling Office building for Lagangilang Campus, and a 6.5 million for Forestry
students building.
REFERENCES:
Website
Operations Manual
ASIST Code
The objectives of this Quality Management System Manual are the following:
1.0 To provide an adequate description of the basic elements involved in the QMS of ASIST Student Services
Office, namely: Guidance, Registrar and Library; and, at the same time, serve as reference in its
implementation and maintenance.
2.0 To inform the internal and external stakeholders and enable them to fully comprehend the QMS that is being
maintained at ASIST Student Services Office (Guidance, Registrar and Library)
3.0 To serve as guide for ASIST Student Services Office (Guidance, Registrar and Library) Management and
staff in supporting a common policy through the established policies, procedures and work instructions,
enabling them to better service its customers.
4.0 To serve as reference and guide for newly-hired personnel and make them familiar and appreciate ASIST
Student Services Office (Guidance, Registrar and Library) QMS.
This Manual has been designed and formatted to be as user-friendly as possible. The following are helpful guides to
whoever would use this manual.
1. The Table of Contents shows the Section/Subsection and the corresponding page number which can be used
to facilitate the search for any desired topic.
2. All pages of this Manual have the same format except for the Title Page.
a. The Header contains the name of the organization implementing the ISO 9001:2015 Quality System
Standards, the section and the subsection number and title of the particular subject discussed, the page
number, the revision number and the date of effectivity.
b. The Footer contains the names and signatures of the persons who prepared, reviewed and approved
the particular subsection page.
3. The page number (n1.n2 – n3/n4) located at the right topmost side of the header represents the following:
4. The revision number states how many times the page has been revised with number “0” indicating the first
issue. The revision history page shall document the changes made in the manual traceable to the Document
Modification/Creation Notice.
5. The Effectivity Date shows the date when the subject stated in the document is to take effect.
6. A controlled copy (hard copy) of this Manual shall be issued to all units included in the scope of certification.
7. Unit Heads shall ensure that the contents of this manual are internalized by all staff of their respective unit and
that all policies stated are implemented and maintained.
ASIST Registrar, Guidance, and Library Units shall determine the external and internal issues that are relevant to its
purpose and its strategic direction that affect its ability to achieve the intended result(s) of its quality management
system (QMS).
ASIST shall address all risks although probability of occurrence and seriousness of effects are low. This is to ensure
always addressing customer satisfaction.
SWOT Analysis:
SWOT FORCE FIELD ANALYSIS: Registrar’s Office
INTERNAL STRENGTHS WEAKNESS
1. Values Hardworking College Registrar and Delinquency and misbehavior of students
staff
Imposition of strict
confidentiality/privacy of students'
information
Willingness of staff to work
beyond office hours
2. Culture Enrollment is open to all regardless Too much familiarity in the office
of ethnicity
Rapport to clientele
3. Knowledge Well trained and skilled College Extra work requested to staff which are not
Registrar and staff related to official duties and responsibilities
Annual attendance to relevant Non-availability of funds
trainings and seminars Time constraints
Continuous professional education
4. Performance On-time and accurate preparation Signatories are on leave or on seminars/trainings
and release of requested Limited workforce/Staff's end of contract
certifications, OTRs and other Non-availability of internet connection
records of students and graduates. Requested documents are always urgent
On-time preparation and Multi-tasking
submission of reports to CHED Staff are not in line with educational background
EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
1. Legal Linkage to proper authorities Intervention of outside forces regarding the
implementation of school policies
2. Technology Automated enrollment system and Not fully implemented enrollment system due to
student information system lack of support
3. Competition Continuing professional education Outdated practices
of personnel
4. Market Employability of graduates Job mismatch/ underemployment/unemployment
5. Filipino Society Exposure to different traditions and Non-appreciation of Filipino traditions and
& Culture practices practices due to access and exposure to other
cultures through social media
6. Economic CHED/NGO Scholarships Insufficient funds for scholars/delayed payments
Environment of scholars
2. Culture Cater to various clienteles particularly Few students are utilizing the library
students, teachers and alumni and
researchers from other agency
3. Knowledge Increase the knowledge of learners in Many students copy paste concepts from
terms of making assignments, research, books instead of analyzing
thesis making and updating students on
current trends and issues.
4. Performance Acquisition of books Limited funds allotted for books
Strict discipline in implementing library Funds are insufficient to maintain/acquire
rules on borrowing, shelving, issuance relevant books and journals/magazine/
library card, signing of clearances and newspaper subscription.
permits.
Ongoing goal of building quality
collections and providing access to
information
EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
1. Legal Forge library consortium with other Inactiveness of members of the consortium
SUC libraries in CAR and Region I and its sustainability of the linkaging
2. Technology Support innovations in teaching and Challenge of staying current with rapidly
changes in learners and learning styles changing technology and difficulty of
across with new collections, services supporting that technology with limited
and technologies resources.
3. Competition The library works hard to maximize Few opportunities to go and compete in
limited resources to build, print and regional and national competitions due to lack
electronic collections which will of fund.
support the research needs of students
and faculty.
4. Market Teachers, staff and administrators There’s a need to hire additional staff,
encourage students to avail of the preferably graduate of library science to
library services. assist/help the librarian in mechanical and
technical works.
5. Filipino Society The library is evolving from repository Client needs services and spaces that support
& Culture to active partners in teaching mission their collaborative learning styles. Students
of the college. would benefit from library assistance in
learning and evaluating new methods of
researching.
6. Economic Administration promotes the purchase Impact of budget on staff, facilities and
Environment of relevant and updated books related collections
to teaching-learning
If client has Low Low Case has not Case resolution Student Immediate Student
a pending been solved Violations resolution of Manual
case (at the portions. the case/case
unresolved Guidance (Student report be made
Counselor Manual esp.) immediately
Level)
-signatories
should
minimize
giving on
leave/official
travels
3. Scholarship Scholars not Medium High No Grading Require all Grading Adjust Scholarship
and Grants-in- meeting Sheets subject teacher sheets/ deadline of Certification
Aids deadline of submitted to to submit Certification evaluation of
submission Registrar’s Grading Sheets of Grades scholarship
of Office on time Scholarship (but tip to 4th
Certification Certification/ week only)
of Grades other
for documents
evaluation of
scholarship
3. No full Low High Limited Librarian List of Request for CHED library
standards
Cataloging time time to do assists the books additional
and librarian library support staff classified professional
classification cataloguer / works for the and librarian
of information indexer processing of catalogued
sources books
References:
Operations Manual
Short-term Development Plan
* Entrance Test
Results
REFERENCES:
Operations Manual
Student Manual
Student Handbook
ASIST Code
1. Registrar
2. Guidance
3. Library
Campus: Lagangilang
ASIST Registrar, Guidance, and Library shall establish, implement, maintain, and improve its quality management
system (QMS), including the process needed and their interactions, in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001
Standard.
ASIST Registrar, Guidance and Library shall follow the process needed for the QMS and their application, as shown
below:
SUPPORT SERVICES
General Services, Human Resources Management
Office, Supply Office
Students/Graduates/Parents/Community
KEY PROCESSES
Certificate of
Admission Receiving and Good Moral
Service verification / Recording/ Character
scheduling of test / Logging-in of
evaluation of applicants/ clients
Scholarship submitted
Service requirements
Test Results
Good Moral
Character Processing Releasing/
Certification (Encoding, Preparing Filing of Documents
documents, Stamping of Communicating Test Accomplished
documents, test Results / Reports
administration and Logging-out of
Signing) applicants/clients
SUPPORT SERVICES
General Services, Human Resources Management
Office, Supply Office
KEY PROCESSES
Circulation of
Access to the
Information Presentation of Satisfaction of
Information source;
Sources- for library card / valid Library Users
library user
Reading Room ID and handling of borrows
Use request slip Provided
information source
costumers
Circulation of needed materials
Information
Sources- Effective users
Overnight of information
Borrowings Library User peruses resources;
Returning of returned books
the information
Returning of Information Source
source
Books
SUPPORT SERVICES
General Services, Human Resources Management
Office, Supply Office
REFERENCES:
1. Quality Plan
2. Operations Manual
3. Key Result Areas
4. Budget and Actual Resources
5. Job Descriptions
6. Quality Records
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Administrative Council shall demonstrate leadership and commitment to the QMS by:
Taking accountability of the effectiveness of the QMS by monitoring the attainment of targets and ensuring
actions to address the targets;
Ensuring that the quality policy and key results areas are established for the QMS and are aligned with the
strategic direction and the context of the organization;
Ensuring that the quality policy is communicated, understood and applied within the organization through
posters, website, manuals, meetings, and fora;
Ensuring the integration of the QMS requirements into the organization’s overall processes;
Promoting awareness of the process approach by ensuring that the policies and procedures are cascaded to all
concerned personnel and practiced;
Ensuring the resources needed for the QMS are available through the conduct of budget review;
Communicating the importance of effective QMS and of conforming to the QMS requirements;
Engaging, directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effectiveness of the QMS through approaches
such as Job Description, Monitoring of KRAs and Training;
Promoting improvement
Administrative Council shall demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to customer focus by ensuring that
all customer, statutory and regulatory requirements are addressed.
REFERENCES:
Operations Manual
Faculty Manual
Administrative Manual
Yearly Agency Targets
Minutes of the Meetings
Accomplishment Reports
Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology commits a continual improvement of its systems’ processes
to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the services towards sustained clientele satisfaction.
a) ASIST ensures achievement of its purposes and supports the strategic direction formulated by the
Administrative Council;
b) All employees are committed to the attainment of the quality objectives of all functional areas;
c) ASIST ensures to implement all procedures to comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements;
and,
d) Each employee is committed to the provision of quality service and strive for the continual improvement of
the Organization.
It should be understood that the Quality Policy is directed towards supporting an effective and efficient operation of
the organization.
REFERENCES:
Website
Manuals
ASIST has Job Descriptions and Quality Management System Polices and Operations Manuals to ensure that
responsibilities and authorities are clear to all members, from Administrative Council to support services. This helps
in ensuring that the QMS conforms to requirements of this International Standard, and in enhancing customer
satisfaction.
PRESIDENT
Health
Guidance
College Services Student Student Student Spiritual Alumni College
and
Registrar (Medical Organiza- Publication Housing Cultural Affairs Library
Counseling
and Dental) tions Unit Unit Unit Sports Unit Unit
Unit
STUDENTS
Quality Assurance
Director
Quality Management
Representative (QMR)
1. Ensures that all school personnel within the organization are developed into quality conscious and
productive employees.
2. Manages resources of the organization to attain its specific objectives.
3. Leads in all quality-related activities.
4. Approves all quality-related policies.
1. Ensures continuous and consistent implementation of the QMS and leads in all quality related activities.
2. Presides over all the Management Reviews of the QMS.
3. Reports to top management on the performance of the quality management system and any need for
improvement.
4. Ensures that all school personnel within the organization are developed into quality conscious and
productive employees.
1. Provides the overall direction, full commitment and support in ensuring that the organization has an
effective QMS with ISO 9001:2015 Standards as its foundation.
2. Ensures that the Quality Policy is understood, implemented and maintained at all levels in the
organization.
3. Conducts regular review of the QMS according to the ISO 9001:2008 Standard and ensure effectiveness
and suitability.
1. Conducts internal quality audits of the organization to determine effectiveness of the implemented QMS.
2. Assesses QMS conformance to the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 Standard.
3. Reports results of the internal quality audits to the Quality Council.
4. Ensures that results of audits, corrective and preventive actions recommended by the Quality Council and
the follow-up actions are documented and maintained.
5. Monitors the implementation of corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances.
1. Keeps track and records all revisions/modifications of controlled documents and maintains one copy of
obsolete documents.
2. Manages the distribution of controlled documents.
3. Ensures that only current documents are available in the different departments.
1. Ensures consistent implementation of the Quality Workplace Standards and regularly monitors and
assesses the effectiveness of the implementation.
2. Oversees the setting, review and presentation of standards to the management committee.
3. Conducts briefing and training regarding Quality Workplace to concerned personnel, as needed.
4. Coordinates closely with Department Heads on all matters concerning the Quality Workplace standards.
REFERENCES:
Job Description
Appointment Memo
ASIST shall determine the issues, risk and opportunities during the strategic planning session by using the tool SWOT
Analysis.
During the Strategic Planning, an environmental scanning and strategies aligned to Mission, Vision and Core Values
statements are determined to address risk and opportunities at the macro level. Units shall monitor the implementation
of strategies and status are discussed. In addition, a Risk Assessment Analysis shall also be prepared per unit based on
key processes.
References:
ASIST Vision
A premier higher education institution of science and technology in the Cordillera Administrative Region
ASIST Mission
The college shall primarily provide technological, professional, technical education and shall inspire
leadership in the fields of agriculture, forestry, home technology, agricultural education and industry through scientific
research and extension.
Core Values
Nobility Learned and educated
Entrepreneurship Productivity and self-reliance
Wisdom Love of God
Action Performance-focused
Sincerity High commitment to duty
Integrity Personal transformation
Service Client-Oriented
Teamwork Coordinated group work
The organization has Key Result Areas established per unit which are consistent with the Quality Policy, taking into
account applicable requirements of interested parties such as customer satisfaction. These key performance indicators
are monitored, reviewed and presented bi-annually during the management meeting.
As requested
(for repairs)
REFERENCES:
Operations Manual
Citizen’s Charter
Individual Performance Commitment Review
In case there will be changes in the QMS, the organization shall discuss this during the strategic plan as well as during
management review meetings. In addition, ASIST shall consider needed resources and responsible unit to address the
said changes.
References:
ASIST Registrar, Guidance, and Library shall conduct annual planning and budget review based on identified needed
resources to maintain and sustain the quality management system. The organization shall review its capabilities and
constraints on internal resources, as well as needed resources which are provided by sponsoring agencies.
To ensure that the organization can consistently meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements,
capability and capacity are reviewed to ensure the effective implementation of the QMS.
Human Resource Management Office shall recruit based on the qualification standards and job description.
The new hires are made aware of the Organizational Chart, Policies and Procedures.
References:
Organizational Chart
Job Description
Qualification Standards
Work and Financial Plans
General Appropriation Act
Board Approved Agency Budget Utilization Plan
ASIST Registrar, Guidance, and Library shall determine the necessary competence by adhering to qualification
standards and training needs requirements. The training requirements shall be discussed during the process of
personnel recruitment and selection vs. Qualification Standards. Actions shall be undertaken to ensure that personnel
are competent through training and agency orientation.
REFERENCES:
201 File
Hiring Records
Qualification Standards Manual
1. Quality Policy
2. Individual Performance Commitment Review
3. Contribution to the effectiveness through meetings, performance evaluations and audits
4. Implications of not conforming to the quality management system requirements through performance
evaluations; mentoring, if necessary; and audits.
REFERENCES:
ASIST Registrar, Guidance, and Library shall conduct the following communication mechanisms to ensure effective
implementation of the QMS.
REFERENCES:
Controlled document refers to written references in the form of hard copy and uploaded in the transparency seal which
shall be updated, amended, reviewed and approved prior to issuance and distribution to internal customers,
specifically to the organization’s personnel. Uncontrolled documents, on the other hand, refers to written references
issued and distributed to external customers which shall not be required to be amended. Uncontrolled documents shall
also be issued to process owners requesting for revisions in their respective documents, if necessary.
Controlled documents include internally generated documents – Quality Management System Manual, Records
Management Manual.
These shall also include statutory and regulatory requirements and other externally-generated documents issued for
reference to the organization.
A hard copy of controlled documents shall be made accessible to all concerned units.
Records shall be legible and shall be stored and retained in such a way that they are readily retrievable in facilities that
provide a suitable environment to prevent damage, deterioration and loss.
REFERENCES:
Operations Manual
Records
ASIST Registrar, Guidance, and Library shall systematically define the activities and processes necessary to obtain a
desired result or service that conforms to its stakeholder requirements.
A Quality Plan shall be implemented and maintained to ensure that the quality objectives and service requirements are
realized.
The succeeding tables are the Students Services Delivery Units Quality Plan:
Lending of Borrowers’ Timeliness, Librarian and Recording number Borrower’s card Enrolled
3 Books card and accuracy
7 minutes
Staff of book released Book Card Students
Bibliographic
data is inputted
Timeliness, in the library’s
Catalog/ record
Cataloging of Catalog of accuracy and Librarian and OPAC; Card for Librarian
4 Books Books completeness
10 days
Staff
entire collection of
Manual Catalog and Staff
books
of data are prepared –
(Author, Title,
Subject)
References:
Operations Manual
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
ASIST Registrar, Guidance, and Library shall identify all customer requirements, namely:
The organization shall ensure meeting customer requirements and measured through the conduct of assessment.
Corresponding corrective actions shall be undertaken to address any concerns raised by customers.
To address customer complaints, ASIST shall follow the Handling of Customer Complaints Procedure indicated in the
Operations Manual.
References:
ASIST Registrar, Guidance, and Library shall participate in the conduct of Research following the implementing
guidelines as indicated in the Research and Development Manual.
The said manual indicates implementing guidelines in conducting research and development activities, such as
planning and implementing process, incentives, monitoring and evaluation, tracer study, rewards and recognition,
student involvement in Research and Development, guidelines in the use of facilities, linkages and fund sourcing.
Therefore, this subclause is not applicable to the three (3) units included in the scope of the certification since their
role is only in the provision of data needed on the research.
REFERENCES:
The organization shall determine and apply criteria for the evaluation, selection, monitoring of performance, re-
evaluation of external providers, based on their ability to provide processes or services in accordance with customer
requirements following the Procurement Law.
Prepares the Purchase Suppliers return the Delivers canvass/ Based on approved PR, Supply
Order (PO) in 4 copies accomplished canvass to bidding documents Officer prepares the
the supply officer to suppliers for canvass/bidding documents
processing
Supply Officer issues Prepares the Records procured item in The ICU and Supply
requested and procured Requisition and the property/stock cards; Officer signs the IAR if
items to requisitioning Issuance slips in 2 stores procured items for in order. Indicate the date
office/department copies safe-keeping. of receipt and remarks
Concerned Officer
received requested items END
and signs in the received
by portion of the RIS
References:
ASIST Registrar, Guidance, and Library shall implement service provisions under controlled conditions.
In order to maintain an identification & traceability system that is unique to each individual student, ASIST shall
utilize Student Identification, which ensure that students are adequately identified from the time that they were
admitted to the time that they graduated.
Upon enrolment, the students are asked to fill-out the enrolment form which contains the basic information that
includes the program they will enroll. After the interview and placement test with the guidance office, the program
chair shall approve the subjects for the certain semester, number of contact hours or unit, assign classroom and the
total payment for the specific semester. After payment, the student shall proceed to the registrar’s office for the
submission of the admission requirement and for the validation of enrolment form. The respective offices for both
college and basic education level shall receive a copy of the validated enrolment form.
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PROPERTY BELONGING TO CUSTOMERS OR EXTERNAL PROVIDERS
ASIST shall exercise care with property belonging to customers or external providers while it is under the ASIST
control or being used by the organization.
ASIST shall exercise care and confidentiality in handling students’ properties like grades, birth and baptismal
certificates, personal data, intellectual property and other similarly classified properties. It shall identify, verify,
protect and safeguard students’ properties that are within the institution’s premises.
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When the property of customer or external provider is lost, damaged or otherwise found to be unsuitable for use,
ASIST shall report this to customer or external provider and retain documented information on what has occurred.
PRESERVATION
In order to maintain conformity to requirements, ASIST shall offer services that will safeguard the safety, health and
well-being of all students while in school.
These services shall include but not limited to Guidance, Registrar and Library, which are initially the coverage of the
existing certification.
POST-DELIVERY ACTIVITIES
ASIST Registrar, Guidance and Library shall provide the following services after students have graduated from the
school:
CONTROL OF CHANGES
ASIST shall control changes for service provision, to the extent necessary to ensure continuing conformity with
requirements.
References:
Operations Manual
ASIST Registrar, Guidance and Counselling, and Library shall not release any services to the customer until all
requirements have been satisfactorily completed, unless otherwise approved by a relevant authority and, as applicable,
by the customer.
Policies and procedures shall be adhered prior to release of any documents by Registrar, Guidance and Library.
Quality of outputs such accuracy of information shall be checked by the in-charge prior to release.
ASIST has established suitable methods to monitor and measure the characteristics of the output of each process with
reference to the established standard criteria/standard indicated in the quality plan.
In order to assure conformity to customer requirements, specific product and/or service quality education plans
contain the monitoring and measurement processes to be applied to the characteristics of each delivery of quality
education and service at the appropriate levels of realization.
REFERENCES:
Operations Manual
‘ Student Handbook
ASIST Code
ASIST shall ensure that outputs that do not conform to the requirements are identified and controlled to prevent their
unintended use or delivery.
ASIST shall take appropriate action based on the nature of the nonconformity and its effect on the conformity of
services. Non-conformities which shall be addressed may be in the form of late submission of grading sheets,
inaccurate information indicated in the certificate, incomplete and late submission of reports, gap in the books
required with the present book holdings. []
Immediate follow up shall be conducted by the requesting authority. Failure to comply after follow up shall be dealt
with administrative remedies.
References:
Faculty Manual
Administrative Manual
Operations Manual
ASIST shall evaluate the performance and the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) during
Management Review.
ASIST shall monitor customers’ perceptions of the degree to which their needs and expectations have been fulfilled
through Customer Satisfaction Survey. The recommended actions are presented to Administrative Council, and their
closure is being monitored.
ASIST shall analyze and evaluate data on the attainment of KRA Reviews, Results of Customer Satisfaction Survey,
Management Review, Conduct of Audits, Potential Problem Analysis and External Providers Performance Evaluation.
References
Quality Plan
Management Review Presentation material
Minutes of the Meeting
ASIST shall conduct internal audit annually, to provide information whether the QMS conforms to own requirements
for its QMS, the requirements of ISO 9001 standard, if these are effectively implemented and maintained.
Quality Assurance Director shall be responsible in the actual conduct of Internal Quality Audit (IQA) in the Planning,
Conducting, Reporting and Follow-up. Areas includes the following:
Audit program including the frequency, methods, responsibilities, planning requirements and reporting, which
takes into consideration the importance of the processes concerned, changes affecting the organization, and
the results to previous audits;
Audit criteria and scope of each audit;
Selection of auditors and conducts audit to ensure objectivity and the impartiality of the audit process;
Results of the audits are reported to relevant management; and
Retention of documented information as evidence of the implementation.
The auditees shall take appropriate corrections and corrective actions without undue delay and retain documented
information.
References:
IQA Plan/Schedule
List of Auditors and their attendance to IQA Training
IQA Checklist
IQA Report
Nonconformity and Corrective Action Reports (NCAR)
Internal Quality Audit Procedure
Administrative Council shall review ASIST QMS annually to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy, effectiveness
and alignment with the strategic direction of the organization. The effectiveness of actions taken to address risks and
opportunities, adequacy of resources and changes in external and internal issues shall be discussed during
Administrative Council meetings.
The QMS review shall be planned and carried out taking into consideration:
The outputs of the QMS Review shall include decisions and actions related to:
ASIST shall retain documented information as evidence of the results of the QMS reviews. ASIST shall consider the
results of analysis and evaluation, and the outputs from QMS review to determine if there are needs or opportunities
that shall be addressed as part of improvement.
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ASIST shall determine and select opportunities for improvement and implement any necessary actions to meet
customer requirements and enhance customer satisfaction.
These include:
Improving services to meet requirements as well as to address future needs and expectations
Correcting or reducing undesired effects
Improving the performance and effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS)
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When a nonconformity occurs, including those arising from complaints, the organization shall conduct root cause
analysis and shall be documented in the Non-Conformity Form.
Follow-up shall be conducted by the IQA Team Members to review the effectiveness of the corrective action
implemented.
ASIST shall retain documented information as evidence of the nature of the nonconformities and any subsequent
actions taken and the results of any corrective action.
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ASIST shall continually improve the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the QMS. It shall consider the results
of analysis and evaluation, and the outputs from management review, to determine if there are needs or opportunities
that shall be addressed as part of continual improvement.
References:
Improvement
Nonconformity Reports (NCR) and related documented information
Conduct of Audits
Management Reviews
Conduct of Trainings