The City College of Angeles (CCA) and the Dominican College of Tarlac, Inc. (DCT) held a benchmarking visit focused on institutional best practices and collaborative growth in higher education . The exchange, which centered on research governance, quality assurance, and strategic planning, highlights the spirit of continuous improvement shared by these two Central Luzon institutions.
A Focus on Research, Quality, and Strategic Growth
The benchmarking visit centered on three key areas of higher education management: Research Governance—managing institutional studies, ethics reviews, and research productivity; Quality Assurance—enhancing accreditation preparedness and institutional monitoring systems; and Strategic Planning—evaluating organizational development and capability-building programs . The DCT delegation was led by Dr. Esmhel B. Briones (Head, Research and Planning Office), Allan Moises P. Lomibao, LPT (Head, Quality Assurance Office), and Lily Beth N. Angeles, LPT, MAED-EdMa (CAR) (Head, Human Resource Management and Development Office) . CCA President Dr. Ricardo R. Roque expressed appreciation for DCT's openness to learning and adapting the best practices of the institution, highlighting the value of inter-institutional collaboration in the academic community.
A Model of Collaboration for Central Luzon's Education Sector
This exchange of institutional knowledge strengthens the networks between CCA and DCT, which is a key driver for advancing higher education in the region. Both institutions are committed to continuous improvement, and the visit allowed for an open exchange of ideas that will help both schools refine their academic programs, administrative systems, and student services. CCA has consistently demonstrated its dedication to high-quality instruction and institutional development, and this collaboration with DCT is a testament to its role as a leading educational institution in Angeles City and the broader Kapampangan community . The partnership is expected to pave the way for future joint initiatives and further collaborative efforts aimed at elevating the quality of higher education in the region .
