SOUTHWESTERN University President, Dr. Noe G. Quinanola, was “recognized and accredited” as Diplomate in Business Education (DBE) after a meticulous evaluation by the Philippine Academy of Professionals in Business Education (PAPBE).
Diplomate is the highest in the hierarchy of recognition given by PAPBE, based on their adopted ranking from Senior Professional in Business Education, Associate Fellow, Fellow and ultimately, DBE.
A candidate of DBE has to satisfactorily meet the basic criteria, competencies and the standards on skills in the following areas: teaching experience, non-teaching professional experience, books published/authored, published researches, speaking engagements, and positions held in schools and professional organizations.
PAPBE is the accrediting body created under the auspices of the Philippine Council of Deans and Educators of Business (PCDEB), is in-charge of implementing accreditation of professionals in the discipline of Business Education based on their “merit, performance, and contribution” since it “believes that championing the cause and elevating the status of business educators and professionals shall further propel excellence in instruction, research, extension, and production in the area of Business Education” (PCDEB Souvenir Program, March 2011).
