DOrSU opens ISO 9001:2015 special audit, 7S evaluation
Davao Oriental State University officially opened its ISO 9001:2015 Special Audit and 7S Evaluation on March 24, through an online opening program participated by the ISO-QMS Internal Audit team, 7S team evaluators, office and unit heads, and process owners.
The three-day activity, scheduled from March 24 to 26, is part of the university’s preparations for the upcoming external audit of its Quality Management System and is aimed at verifying compliance with established QMS procedures, ensuring the proper implementation of documented processes, and identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
In her message, Dr. Lilibeth S. Galvez, Vice President for Global Affairs and Strategic Operations, underscored the significance of the activity in advancing the university’s standards across campuses.
“This activity is not merely a compliance, rather it is an opportunity for us to assess our systems, strengthen our processes, and ensure that our standards are consistently upheld across all campuses,” Dr. Galvez said. She added that the evaluation also reaffirms the shared responsibility of university personnel in maintaining quality, efficiency, and culture of discipline in their respective areas.
Dr. Galvez likewise highlighted the value of the 7S framework, saying it serves as a reminder that excellence is anchored on organization, cleanliness, standardization, and sustained practice.
“These values go beyond physical spaces and extend to our work ethics and institutional mindset,” she said, urging participants to approach the audit and evaluation with openness, cooperation, and a genuine desire to improve.
During the opening program, Ms. Nikka A. Singh, IQA Leader, introduced the Internal Quality Auditors, while Mr. Peter James Benaldo, 7S Leader, presented the 7S evaluators.
On the first day, audit and evaluation activities will be conducted at the Main Campus, while the Banaybanay, Cateel, and San Isidro campuses are set to be covered in the succeeding days. The activity will conclude on March 26 with the auditors’ and evaluators’ deliberation, followed by a closing meeting.
