George C. Cordero
Philippine College of Health Sciences
Title: The 360 Degrees Turn Towards Excellence: The Philippine College for Health Sciences’ Response to the Challenges in the Philippine Educational Landscape
Biography
Biography: George C. Cordero
Abstract
The year 2015 ushered in new challenges in the landscape of the Philippine educational system. The ASEAN Integration, the K to 12 or senior high school implementation, and the outcome based system for higher education were among the changes that confronted most educational institutions. Change leading towards excellence in the Philippine College of Health Sciences (PCHS) addresses the current challenges as a way of keeping up with the trends. The 360 Degrees Turn towards Excellence was conceptualized by the founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the institution. It started with the stream-lining of the organizational structure thereby making the institution efficient and effective. This will provided the impetus to initiate the needed changes and innovations under the leadership of the President. Series of meetings, consultations, and discussions with the major stakeholders were done to conduct a situational assessment in the areas of: vision, mission and philosophy, administration, curriculum, research, corporate social responsibility, faculty and students, library, resources and facilities. With this move, the Philippine College for Health Sciences looks forward with optimism to attain excellence in providing equal educational opportunities for all.