USM in North Cotabato is First ISO-Certified School in Region 12

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) here was recognized by the International Standard Organization (ISO) as the first state-run college to be ISO-certified in Region-12.

The university’s program includes the College of Veterinary, College of Agriculture and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Francisco Gil Garcia, USM president, said on Friday that the ISO recognition is expected to draw huge recognition for the institution “not only in the country but to the international community as well.”

The ISO 9001 quality standards also guarantees the level of proficiency in readying graduates to stage in the international demand and competencies particularly to the ongoing ASEAN Integration.

The accreditation also improves the current system, procedures, management and instructions to ensure sufficient and quality education to its students.

USM is the third ISO University in Mindanao next to the University of Mindanao in Davao City and Western Mindanao State University in Zamboanga City.

USM is known for its promising performance in agriculture, veterinary and education in the region as it surpasses other colleges in passing licensure examinations.(PNA)JMC/NYP/JOHN ANDREW G. TABUGOC/