MSU- Zamboanga Sibugay Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) proudly congratulates the different degree programs of MSU–Zamboanga Sibugay for successfully passing the AACCUP Preliminary Survey Visit (PSV) conducted on May 11–15, 2026, officially earning Candidate Status for the Level I Survey Visit.

Our heartfelt gratitude to our Chancellor, Prof. Sheila G. Magolama, PhD, for her steadfast leadership and full support; our QA Focal Person, Mr. Franklin Marc G. Siarza; the Vice Chancellors, Area Chairpersons, College Deans, QA Coordinators, Technical Team, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders for their dedication and collective efforts throughout this journey.

Special thanks to our mentors from MSU-TCTO and MSU Main Campus, Marawi, for generously sharing their expertise, guidance, and best practices.

This milestone is a testament to what we can achieve through unity, commitment, and a shared pursuit of quality and academic excellence.

Empowering Minds, Enriching Communities

Mindanao State University-Zamboanga Sibugay proudly congratulates its various programs for successfully passing the AACCUP Preliminary Survey Visit (PSV) conducted on May 11–15, 2026, and are now officially Candidates for the Level I Survey Visit!

This milestone truly reflects the collective commitment, dedication, and hard work of our administrators, faculty, staff, students, and accreditation teams in advancing quality assurance and academic excellence for our stakeholders.

As we move forward to the next stage of our accreditation journey, we remain committed to continuous improvement and to upholding the standards in the delivery of quality education.

Congratulations to all degree programs! Onward to AACCUP Level I!

Empowering Minds, Enriching Communities

The 15th Academic Planning Committee (APC) Meeting was successfully held on August 4, 2026, under the leadership of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA).

The meeting brought together committee members to discuss key academic, faculty, and institutional development initiatives, including faculty affairs, academic planning, campus annexes matters, and academic governance. Through open dialogue and collaborative planning, the Committee continues to work toward strengthening policies, supporting faculty and academic programs, and advancing the University’s commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.

Mindanao State University-Zamboanga Sibugay proudly congratulates Dr. Hulsen T. Sarapuddin, Faculty Member of the College of Arts and Sciences, on the successful completion of his Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics at Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology.

Your MSU-ZS family celebrates this well-deserved success and wishes you continued excellence in your academic and professional endeavors.

Congratulations, Dr. Sarapuddin! We are proud of you!

MORE HEIGHTS, MORE LEGACIES!

Congratulations, Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis!

The Mindanao State University-Zamboanga Sibugay expresses its sincerest felicitations and congratulations to Dr. Agrupis for her reappointment as Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Your exemplary leadership paired with your visionary commitment to academic excellence, impactful innovation, and nation-building have inspired higher education institutions to pursue advanced, quality, inclusive, and globally competitive higher education. Your reappointment proves that you can lead the higher education of the country toward greater heights, leaving greater legacies.

Rest assured that the MSU-Zamboanga Sibugay will always be with your vision, plans, and actions.