Criterion 7 – Facilities and Infrastructure
Criterion
Requirements
Quality level assessment
Result
7.1 The physical resources to deliver the curriculum, including equipment, material, and information technology, are shown to be sufficient.
Operational Result
The program has been prepared with adequate resources to facilitate the learning process. The faculty members who are enriched with the education experience are engaged in the program. The resources are adequate. The curriculum or program is equipped with modern classrooms with projectors, sound systems, and high-speed internet for their teaching-learning activities. It has a central library with contemporary books, e-books, and journals related to the fields of education, and other related fields of study that will contribute to the teaching and learning process, and an e-library is available for students to log in to look for books they need.
The program requires full-time lecturers and students to adapt to the latest knowledge and make use of it with understanding. The program used the St Teresa International University online learning portal, designed to enhance the knowledge of the lecturers and the students. The instructors will be uploading their lectures, quizzes, assignments, etc. in Google Classroom for the students to check different available resources, take examinations, and interact with the lectures regarding their studies and other related activities. The Google Classroom of lecturers responsible for the programs is well prepared for easy access to materials used in the learning process, such as course syllabi containing the design of the course, course references, course content, and assessment methods and measurements. The new students are trained by the IT staff to reduce their stress when using Google Classroom.
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching Profession (Revised 2023(2566)) program has uploaded all information about the program on both the University and the Faculty website that connects the students and the lecturers, especially the Teachers’ license, Internships, seminars, etc. The program has advised and required full-time lecturers to acquire books to be used on the subject they are going to teach. Full-time lecturers planned and arranged appointments with schools so that the students could spend real time visiting, training, and studying there. The program head expressed approval for the purchased related textbooks and reference books. The program emphasizes various improvements in educational facilities and activities for academic development; thus, suggestions from full-time lecturers will be incorporated in the next academic year. The collaborative advising platform was developed by the dean. A work-integrated learning model was planned
As a result. the following were attained:
- The latest editions of books have been acquired and are now available to use by lecturers and students.
- The latest online references are uploaded into Google Classrooms.
- The presentations of lecturers are easily accessible on Google Classroom.
- Assessment methods such as quizzes and projects can easily be accessed, including feedback from the lecturer on how to improve their projects.
- Students in the program integrate their learning with classroom experience so their worksites serve as a laboratory to apply the theory.
An Assessment plan of resource sufficiency is stipulated
| Target | Action | Evaluation |
| Adequacy, the convenience of equipment in classrooms and seminar rooms | Check if media devices are working well Explore the needs of Teachers | survey of the satisfaction and opinions of users |
| Adequacy of up-to-date of library resources | Explore the need for resources | Check the need if granted |
| Academic staff sufficiency | Survey the number of classes vis-à-vis the number of lecturers | Monitor lecturers workload |
| Sufficiency of budget for operation | Cost-benefit analysis of materials | Review the program’s budget |
7.2 The laboratories and equipment are shown to be up-to-date, readily available, and effectively deployed.
Operational Result
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching Profession (Revised 2023(2566)) program normally has students who are already in the field of teaching; thus, work-integrated learning (WIL) is the mechanism that is introduced. The program advises lecturers to integrate the learning process with their experiences at work, which is believed to be the best laboratory for their learning. The program can monitor the process in Google Classroom, where assignments and activities are linked in their work or via their portfolio report. The dean advises the faculty members to have more work-integrated learning (WIL). As a result, Students find learning more meaningful if the processes in the classroom are linked to their workplaces.
7.3 A digital library is shown to be set-up, in keeping with progress in information and communication technology.
Operational Result
The Management Information System had set up a digital library for the university. The link is disseminated to all stakeholders for easy access. These are disseminated to students for their perusal. Lecturers may suggest e-books for the course that are updated and can be acquired for their specific course. As a result, some updates were made. Suggestions to students the open resource materials that are updated and free for use.
7.4 The information technology systems are shown to be set up to meet the needs of staff and students.
Operational Result
St Teresa International University’s commitment to academics and research is implemented. Information Technology systems are set and readily available for all students, faculty, and staff.
St Teresa International University supports the online databases, e-books, and e-journals that are accessible through the University’s website, the library, and both inside- and outside-the-university websites.
There are numerous IT systems available for students at the program level:
For all staff and students to get the relevant information, they can access to the STIC’s main website. Student resources for the student information system are available on the home page and include an internal link to academic documents and an external link to libraries and databases. Students can receive information about the personnel and the curriculum via this website.
TRSU MIS system– We have shifted to almost paperless transactions. Our TQFS, Attendance, and Grades are processed through our MIS.
Google Classroom: All our teaching materials, student assignments, and activities are conducted through Google Classroom.
Students, support personnel, and academic staff are all connected through systems to transfer or share knowledge and information. For instance, students can download and fill out the application form for graduation announcement from the main website before sending it to an adviser, who can then check the graduate’s qualifications by immediately accessing this announcement
7.5 The university is shown to provide a highly accessible computer and network infrastructure that enables the campus community to fully exploit information technology for teaching, research, service, and administration.
Operational Result
Computers are highly accessible in the computer laboratory. The students can use the computers in the laboratory when needed in their classes. However, the network infrastructure is available in all buildings for students and staff. This allows all stakeholders to use IT for teaching, learning, and research.
7.6 The environmental, health, and safety standards and access for people with special needs are shown to be defined and implemented.
Operational Result
In the orientation of new students, the university reminds students of their role in the cleanliness and safety of the college.
Cleanliness and Health Safety: The university ensures that all facilities and grounds are clean. The university has in-house janitorial services to maintain cleanliness on the whole campus. Each building has a designated set of personnel to maintain cleanliness on specific floors. The university grounds are kept clean by a group of staff every day. There is a visible garbage segregation process and the garbage is managed by in-house personnel. The university ensures the availability of water for cleaning and flushing toilets. These processes maintain a healthy environment for the college and all stakeholders. There is regular cleaning of all facilities to ensure that stakeholders are safe and healthy.
During the orientation of new students, they are advised to minimize garbage, place their garbage in the right place, and cooperate in the endeavor by putting signs in strategic areas such as toilets and announcement boards.to maintain cleanliness.
No smoking signs are also placed all around the campus to meet the Clean Air Act regulation.
Prevention of accidents ( specifically)/road safety
The student body spearheaded by the Students Affairs Office created campaign materials to wear helmets and practice safe driving to prevent accidents.
Students are advised or reminded to be careful when crossing the roads.
There are road signs in the college to remind motorists of safe driving.
Prevention of disease
During the pandemic, the college advised all stakeholders to follow the protocols established by the disease control department. All employees of the college had been advised to avail of the vaccines and the college facilitated the availment of the vaccines.
Safety of the Campus
1. The university has security guards to maintain peace and order in the university. There is a twenty-four (24)- hour security service. CCTV cameras are placed in strategic areas for the safety of staff and students.
2. The streets of the college are well lit with road signs to follow
3. Signs for fire exit areas are put on the walls.
4. Fire extinguishers, fire exit signs, fire alarms, and signs to prevent electrocution are placed strategically.
The persons responsible meet to review the processes that are in place. Safety is assured on campus.
7.7 The university is shown to provide a physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive for education, research, and personal wellbeing.
Operational Result
St Teresa International University is concerned with the welfare of all students. The university has the following physical amenities for students to relax and enjoy their stay on campus:
1. Residence halls for students who live far from the school are provided with decent accommodations on Saturdays and Sundays for a minimal fee.
2. The university canteens and mini-mart are open seven ( 7) days a week for students and staff.
3. Aside from the canteens, there are vending machines for students to avail themselves of clean water and drinks.
4. The dormitories are also provided with washing machines for students, staff, and lecturers.
5. The grounds provide parking spaces for vehicles.
6. There are halls to hold events for student activities such as seminars, and other events such as co-curricular activities.
7. There are grounds for sporting events such as basketball, volleyball, and golf for students to relax during their free time.
8. An indoor gym is available for students to exercise in, including tables for ping pong and a swimming pool in the same building.
9. There are also covered spaces for students to hold group study and other sharing activities.
10. The whole school, including the dormitories, is equipped with the internet, so students can do internet research and submit requirements into the Google Classroom.
11. A 24/7 security force is provided to ensure the safety of staff and students and the whole campus.
12. There is a chapel for Christians and a prayer room for Islamic staff and students are also available.
13. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning to provide a comfortable venue for learning.
14. Lecturers are provided with their own working table to work during office hours.
15. There are specific offices of support staff to attend to students, such as the IT office, Student Affairs office (SAO), and the Registrar’s office.
7.8 The competences of the support staff rendering services related to facilities are shown to be identified and evaluated to ensure that their skills remain relevant to stakeholder needs.
Operational Result
The Human Resource Department identifies and reviews the competencies of staff providing services for the whole university. It has standards for the qualification of potential new hires. the advertisement in the website lists the major qualifications specific for the job assignment.
7.9 The quality of the facilities (library, laboratory, IT, and student services) are shown to be subjected to evaluation and enhancement.
Operational Result
The satisfaction of each facility is evaluated to measure their service quality every semester by students and staff. The satisfaction survey of each work group is sent to staff annually through paper and e-mail for evaluation of their services.
Evidence
Self-Assessment
| Requirements | Result | Score |
| 7.1 The physical resources to deliver the curriculum, including equipment, material, and information technology, are shown to be sufficient. | / | 1 |
| 7.9 The quality of the facilities are shown to be subjected to evaluation and enhancement. | / | |
| 7.2 The laboratories and equipment are shown to be up-to-date, readily available, and effectively deployed. | / | 1 |
| 7.3 A digital library is shown to be set-up, in keeping with progress in information and communication technology. | / | |
| 7.4 The information technology systems are shown to be set up to meet the needs of staff and students. | / | 1 |
| 7.5 The university is shown to provide a highly accessible computer and network infrastructure that enables the campus community to fully exploit information technology for teaching, research, service, and administration. | / | |
| 7.6 The environmental, health, and safety standards and access for people with special needs are shown to be defined and implemented. | / | 1 |
| 7.7 The university is shown to provide a physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive for education, research, and personal wellbeing. | / | |
| 7.8 The competences of the support staff rendering services related to facilities are shown to be identified and evaluated to ensure that their skills remain relevant to stakeholder needs. | / | 1 |
| Overall | 5 | |