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Camarines Norte State College (CNSC), through the initiative of the Management System and Improvement Office (MSIO) and the Quality Management Representative Office (QMRO), successfully conducted its annual Internal Quality Audit (IQA) Summer Camp 2025. This yearโs camp emphasized enhancing the knowledge and expertise of the current internal auditors, ensuring they are well-equipped with the latest auditing standards and best practices. By focusing on strengthening the existing team, the camp aimed to build a more cohesive and highly proficient audit group.
The IQA Summer Camp aimed to orient participants on ISO 21001:2018 (Educational Organization Management System), strengthen awareness of Philippine Quality Award (PQA) requirements in preparation for PQA applications from satellite campuses, review and finalize the crafted IQA Policy Manual, Revisit the IQA Performance Evaluation Criteria, enhance knowledge and skills in report preparation, revisit actionable items from the 2024 internal and recertification audits, and foster morale, camaraderie, and team synergy among IQA auditors.
On March 20, 2025, the second day of the camp, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Dolores C. Volante, delivered the opening remarks. College President, Dr. Marlo M. De La Cruz, PECE, also addressed the participants, emphasizing the significance of the IQA Summer Camp in strengthening the role of auditors in maintaining institutional quality. The training consisted of five key sessions:
- Orientation on ISO 21001:2018 (Educational Organization Management System)
- Cascading of PQA Requirements
- Presentation and Finalization of the IQA Policy Manual
- Revisiting IQA Performance Evaluation Criteria
- Lecture-Workshop on Report Preparation and Revisiting Actionable Items from the 2024 Internal and Recertification Audits
Following the conclusion of the sessions, a social night was conducted to foster camaraderie and enhance team cohesion among participants.
This event provided an opportunity for informal interactions, promoting a sense of community and collaboration within the internal QMS auditors. Additionally, group presentations related to the Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 21001:2018 were delivered, reinforcing key concepts and facilitating knowledge exchange in a dynamic and engaging manner.
On March 21, 2025, the third day of the camp, team-building activities and audit planning were conducted. Five team-building activities, organized by the IQA Technical Working Group, provided an opportunity for participants to collaborate and strengthen their teamwork.
As the summer camp concluded, certificates were awarded to participants, and MSIO Director, Beverly V. Musa, delivered the closing remarks, expressing gratitude for their dedication and commitment to quality assurance.
