KLD 2033 and Beyond

Compliance with the statutory, regulatory, and vertical and horizontal typology requirements set by the Commission on Higher Education and other accrediting bodies for state/city colleges, ASEAN University Network -Quality Assurance Associate Membership and Program, Institutional Level Assessments, and ISO Certification.

• We will become a University.
• We will become a member of the Association of Local Colleges and Universities (ALCU) in the country.
• We will be accredited by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACUP).
• We will become a member of the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA).
• We will undergo the Program and Institutional Level Assessments of AUN-QA specifically the BS Information Systems, BS Midwifery, BS Psychology, BS Civil Engineering, and BS Nursing.
• We will become an ISO-certified school.
• We will apply for CHED Centers of Development and Excellence in Midwifery, Nursing, Information Systems, Psychology, and Engineering programs.
• We will partner with the Pan-Asia Simulation Society in Healthcare (PASSH).

Achieving Above the National Passing Rate and 100% Passing Rate in the Licensure Examinations beginning SY 2023-2024.

• We will become one of the top-performing schools in the City, Province, and Region in the licensure examinations for Midwifery, Psychology, Nursing, and Civil Engineering.
• We will implement competency appraisal of students at all levels.
• We will employ a remediation program for students-at-risks.
• We will ensure tracking of unsuccessful examinees.
• We will conduct an in-house review program and supplemental online review program for our students scheduled to take the licensure examinations.
• We will implement coaching and mentoring.
• We will train our faculty in a simulation-based education program

Achieving Continuous Quality Improvement and compliance with the policies, standards, and guidelines set by the College.

• We will consistently submit and comply with performance evaluation including the Customer Feedback Form; Document Review Checklist; and Conduct of Performance Evaluation for Academic Administrators, Academic Teaching Faculty, Academic Service Faculty, and Staff.
• We will provide orientation and training on the practice of 6S in collaboration with the Center for Quality Assurance, Accreditation, and Certification
• We will integrate environmental awareness and protection related programs and initiatives in the different teaching-learning experiences across programs and disciplines
• We will ensure continuous integration of Character Education and Citizenship, Information Literacy Program, Environment Protection and Sustainability, and Gender Awareness, Sensitivity, Responsiveness, and Accountability into the curricula of all Institutes across programs
• We will ensure 100% vertical alignment of post-graduate programs and training of Academic Teaching Faculty, Academic Service Faculty, and eventually the Non-Teaching Personnel should they pursue further studies

1. We will offer creative pre-med and other undergraduate programs leading to Doctor of Medicine and graduate programs, among others.

Undergraduate Programs:

• BS Radiologic Technology
• BS Physical Therapy
• BS Occupational Therapy
• BS Speech and Language Pathology
• BS Medical Laboratory Science
• BS Pharmacy
• AB Political Science
• BS Clinical Psychology
• BS in Social Work with concentrations in Clinical Practice, Health Management
• BS Entrepreneurial Management
• AB English Language Studies

Undergraduate Programs: (Continuation)

• BS Life and Health Sciences with specialization in (1) Human Biology and (2) Medical Biology
• BS Accountancy
• BS Clinical Nutrition
• BS Architecture
• BS Industrial Engineering
• BS Mechanical Engineering
• BS Disaster Emergency Management
• BS Manufacturing and Mechatronics Engineering
• BS Entertainment and Multimedia Computing with specialization in Digital Animation-Technology
• BS Cybersecurity
• BS Computer Science with specialization in (1) Artificial Intelligence and (2) Robotics
• BS Data Science
• BS Interdisciplinary Studies with STEM Concentration
• BS Clinical Psychology
• AB Psychology

Masters Degrees

• MS Nursing
• MS Gerontology
• MS Health Management
• MS Biology
• MS Clinical Psychology
• MS STEM Teaching
• Master of Public Health
• Master in Business Administration

Doctorate Degrees

• PhD by Research
• PhD in Nursing
• Doctor of Public Health

Professional Programs

• Doctor of Medicine
• Bachelor of Laws

2. We will become one of the Top 3 Higher Education Institutions in the City of Dasmarinas in 2033 and one of the Top 7 Higher Education Institutions in the Province of Cavite in 2040.
3. We will strengthen the Records Management System of the KLD to better protect and preserve important documents of students/graduates and employees.
4. We will provide and allot additional spaces in the Learning Resource Center devoted to technology integration and utilization.
5. We will have Learning Commons in the Learning Resource Center.
6. We will hold recognition ceremonies for the students who have excelled in their respective fields and those who have won in different competitions together with the awarding of certificates/plaques of recognition to the Institute honor list and College honor list.
7. We will intensify student development programs such as the leadership formation program, sports and development, research, and participation in different national and international competitions.
8. We will strengthen the institutional student organizations and the Student Council in the College and establish strong partnerships between and amongst the officers and members of the said organizations.
9. We will intensify the academic programming, advising, and career counseling for our students.
10. We will recognize Outstanding Faculty and Non-Teaching Staff in Students’ Performance Evaluation, Research Presentations, Awards and Recognitions, International Speaking Engagements, Officers of National and International Professional Organizations, Perfect Attendance, etc.

Establishing national and international partnerships and collaborations.

1. We will strengthen the national and international affiliations for the research and teaching engagements of academic staff and internship and externship programs of the students across levels.
2. We will develop programs that would strengthen the relations between the KLD and Pagamutan ng Dasmarinas, CHOs, and affiliating centers, particularly in the areas of student internship, clinical preceptorship, research in tropical medicine, and infectious diseases

Achieving success in sponsored research in collaboration with different research agencies and higher education institutions locally and internationally.

1. We will increase by 25% the number of Academic Teaching Faculty, Academic Service Faculty, and Non-Teaching Staff doing research, publishing research, presenting papers, and enrolling in postgraduate programs and training and other certificate programs.
2. We will achieve publications and citations as well as patents and licenses in different areas of specialization.
3. We will launch the KLD online journal.
4. We will launch the President’s Award for Research Productivity.
5. We will develop the Clinical Research Department and Academic Research Department to draw the line between clinical-sponsored research and academic research across the KLD.
6. We will strengthen the operations of the Institutional Ethics Board.
7. We will strengthen the operations of the Center for Intellectual Property and Technology Licensing.

In this dynamic roadmap, we see not just challenges but opportunities for growth and transformation. Together, as a College community, we will realize our Vision for a brighter future.

2. We will create the following committees: Personnel Service and Human Resource Management Committee, Personnel Evaluation and Selection Committee, Academic Administrators Selection Committee, Materials and Equipment Acquisition Committee, Talent Acquisition Committee, Employees’ Training and Development Committee, Operations Manual Committee, Culture of Research Committee, Academic Programs Committee, and among others.
3. We will create the Inventory Management System for proper monitoring of all KLD Assets and Supplies.
4. We will exhibit stewardship and creativity in the management of all available resources.
5. We will develop, enhance, and sustain the branding and positioning strategies of KLD.
6. We will need to receive more and spend less meaning we need potential for scholarships, donations for infrastructure developments, funding for faculty and staff development programs including research productivity and engagements, and investment for student success programs. We continuously believe that while reaching our goal is not just a matter of resources, everything will be possible with additional resources – along with continuously enhanced efficiency and effectiveness, greater productivity, and an ongoing reallocation of funds based on current priorities.

• We will support the public schools and other non-government organizations in the areas of literacy programs and teacher training programs.
• We will conduct orientation and training on service-learning programs, community extension/service and community outreach programs to all concerned.
• We will conduct situational analysis and community diagnosis to obtain substantial information about the kind of sustainable economic development program needed by the potential adopted communities.
• We will utilize the principles and concepts of participatory action research as a strategy to ensure the success of the program initiated in the adopted communities.
• We will have to continuously make significant contributions to healthcare delivery services and our growing support for the public health system. We need to be a source of great strength through a well-intentioned partnership with the Pagumatan ng Dasmariñas.

• We will hold the First Alumni Homecoming for all former students that will center on the themes of “giving back”, paying it forward”, “seeing success in the light of humble beginnings”, “nurturing the foundation built”, “making a difference”, and “fulfilling the mission”.
• We will establish an Alumni Endowment Fund for KLD scholars.
• We will establish the alumni database and online portal of the College.
• We will strengthen our partnership with the City Government’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) for the deployment of our students for their OJT/internship program and employment after graduation.