The University of San Agustin (USA) has taken a significant step forward in its institutional development with the successful presentation of its inaugural “maSanAg 2028: The University of San Agustin Strategic Plan, Year 1 Accomplishment Report” on August 18, 2025. Held at Sam’s 21 Hotel under the guidance of the Center for Strategic Research, Planning, and Development (CSRPD) led by Director Leigh Lawrence Ray D. Ikalina. This comprehensive report demonstrates the university’s concrete progress toward its vision of becoming a premier ASEAN higher education institution by 2028 and a leading Asian university by 2033, while remaining firmly grounded in its Augustinian values of community, truth, and service.
The report presentations featured detailed contributions from leaders across all university units, highlighting the collaborative nature of this strategic initiative. Academic core processes including Instruction, Research, Extension, Student Support Services, and Augustinian Formation and Mission were complemented by vital support functions such as Infrastructure, Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement, Organization and Human Resource Development, Strategic Marketing Resource Generation, Internationalization and Linkages, and Financial Stability and Sustainability. This comprehensive approach ensures alignment across all operational areas while maintaining focus on the university’s strategic objectives. The report serves as both a milestone marker and a governance tool, documenting progress toward the Proficiency Stage of the Institute for Solidarity in Asia’s Performance Governance System (PGS) through rigorous monitoring of strategic targets, performance evaluation, and evidence-based decision making.
Beyond institutional governance, the Accomplishment Report vividly demonstrates USA’s commitment to global sustainable development. Concrete initiatives in faculty development and e-learning enhancements advance Quality Education (SDG 4), while inclusive policies and programs address Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10). Strategic partnerships with organizations like the ASEAN University Network (AUN) exemplify the university’s dedication to Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17), and community extension programs make meaningful contributions to addressing Poverty (SDG 1) and improving Health and Well-Being (SDG 3). The report highlights significant achievements including IT infrastructure upgrades, streamlined CHED documentation processes, enhanced research output, improved faculty qualifications, and strengthened community engagement – all documented through the Strategic Change Agenda framework that maps the university’s transition from current operations to its aspirational future state.
As USA prepares for the crucial PGS Proficiency Stage validation, this first accomplishment report establishes important benchmarks for performance measurement, demonstrates institutional accountability in strategic execution, and provides a replicable model for integrating academic excellence with sustainable development goals. More than just a reporting exercise, this initiative reinforces the University of San Agustin’s position as an institution where strategic governance, rooted in Augustinian values and aligned with global standards, drives meaningful transformation with far-reaching impact beyond campus boundaries. The report not only documents progress but also sets the stage for the university’s continued growth as a values-driven leader in higher education regionally and globally. (oco)
