This document is for those who have questions about CHED. Frequently Ask Questions about CHED. References (Websites) for each question is also included at the end of the slides. Hopefully this will help you.
3.
The Commission on Higher
Education is the governing body
covering both public and private
higher education institutions as
well as degree-granting programs
in all tertiary educational
institutions in the Philippines.
What is the meaning of CHED?
4.
The CHED was established on May 18,
1994 through Republic Act No. 7722 or the
Higher Education Act of 1994 which was
authored by Senator Francisco Tatad. The
creation of CHED was part of a broad
agenda for reforms in the country's
education system, outlined by the
Congressional Commission on Education
(EDCOM) in 1992.
Why CHED is created?
5.
The Commission on Higher Education –
CHED is the key leader of the Philippine
higher education system effectively working
in partnership with other major higher
education stakeholders in building the
country's human capital and innovation
capacity towards the development of a
Filipino nation as a responsible member of
the international community.
What is the goal of CHED?
6.
Perform such other functions as
may be necessary for its effective
operations and for the continued
enhancement, growth and
development of higher education.
What is the purpose of CHED?
7.
Republic Act No. 7722, known as
the Higher Education Act of 1994,
is a law that created the
Commission on Higher Education
(CHED), appropriating funds
therefore and for other purposes.
What is RA 7722 all about?
8.
7722- an act creating the commission on
higher education, appropriating funds
therefore and for other purposes. This law
separates colleges and universities from the
department of education providing its own
independence, having the right to practice
academic freedom and exercise such
policies granted for its benefits.
What is the purpose of RA 7722?
9.
The Department of Education (DepEd) is
the higher body. It oversees all education in
the Philippines. The Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) is a body under the
DepEd that specifically oversees college
level education and up while Commission
on Higher Education is in charge with
tertiary level.
What is the difference
between CHED and DepEd?
10.
Education is the best investment
for the future. The Commission on
Higher Education (CHED), in its
mandate to promote quality higher
education, has made available
scholarship programs to students
who excel in their academics.
What is CHED scholarship?
11.
With the passing of this
law, CHED was mandated to be the
overseer of the implementation of
quality higher education in the
Philippines. As such, CHED performs
different roles in exercising the powers
and functions through the policies and
guidelines it creates.
What is the role of CHED?
12.
Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
regulates and/or supervises Higher
Education institutions, and State Universities
and Colleges. ... While Department of
Education (DepEd) on the other hand is
mostly dedicated to basic education, the basic
education in the Philippines includes
Kindergarten, Elementary, to High School.
Which is higher CHED or DepEd?
13.
PRRD appoints De Vera CHED Chairman. President
Rodrigo Roa Duterte has appointed Commissioner Dr. J.
Prospero ―Popoy‖ E. De Vera III as Chairman of the
Commission in Higher Education (CHED) to serve until 21
July 2022. De Vera has served as CHED Commissioner
since September 13, 2016 and was designated CHED Officer
in Charge by Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea
last January 24, 2018 when former Chairperson Patricia
Licuanan resigned. He is also currently the official
spokesperson of the Commission.
Who is the chairman of CHED?
14.
The higher education in the Philippines is
offered through various degree programs
(commonly known as courses in the
Philippines) by a wide selection of colleges
and universities—also known as higher
education institutions (HEIs). These are
administered and regulated by the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
What is CHED accreditation?