FORMER UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT | HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY CONSULTANT | QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION SPECIALIST

Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines

Email: sir_mads@yahoo.com | albert_madrigal1121@gmail.com

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Seasoned higher education leader with over 36 years of experience in academic governance, institutional development, research advancement, and quality assurance. Demonstrated expertise in leading academic units, strengthening curriculum systems, and aligning institutional practices with national and international standards.

Former university president with a strong track record in academic program development, accreditation, national and international collaborations, faculty capability building, and research productivity enhancement.

ALCUCOA accreditor, CHED4A-RQAT assessor, accredited CPD Trainor, education policy consultant, and recognized for fostering a culture of academic excellence, continuous improvement, and outcomes-based education as evidenced by the university’s Level 2 Accreditation and CHED Gawad Parangal awardee.

Recipient of the 2025 ICON of Change Award for contributions to United Nations SDG 4 (Quality Education) and international judge for the Quacquarelli Symonds QS Reimagine Education Awards (London, UK 2024).

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CORE COMPETENCIES

Academic Leadership and Governance

Organizational and People Management

Curriculum Development and Innovation

Crisis Communication and Public Relations

Research Development and Publication Strategy

Quality Assurance and Accreditation (ALCUCOA, OBE)

Faculty Development and Academic Mentoring

Institutional Planning and Policy Development

Academic Standards and Compliance (CHED)

Student Academic Support Systems

Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving

Internationalization of Higher Education

Academe-Industry Strategic and Sustainable Partnership

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE IN ACADEMICS, RESEARCH, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

University President

Pamantasan ng Cabuyao | 2019 – 2022

Served as chief academic and administrative leader, overseeing all academic units, research initiatives, and quality assurance systems.

•            Directed the academic affairs, research and extension programs, and quality assurance mechanisms of the university

•            Led the institution’s successful Level II Accreditation under ALCUCOA, strengthening program quality and institutional credibility and academic reputation

•            Established and strengthened research development systems, significantly increasing Scopus-indexed publications among faculty and students

•            Championed faculty development programs, including training, graduate studies support, and international exposure and collaborations

•            Strengthened curriculum alignment with industry needs and global standards, improving graduate employability and increased resource-sharing with the industry

•            Improved academic support units like library services, student academic services, instructional systems, learning management systems, records management, and programs for total development of students

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Executive Vice President

Pamantasan ng Cabuyao | 2016 – 2019

•            Supervised academic operations, institutional planning, and policy implementation

•            Coordinated academic units and ensured alignment with institutional goals and regulatory standards

•            Strengthened internal systems for academic quality assurance and program evaluation

•            Supported research initiatives through industry partnerships

•            Established international linkages with academic institutions for sustainable programs for instruction, research, and institutional development

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Vice President for Academic Affairs

Pamantasan ng Cabuyao | 2008 – 2011

•            Served as the primary academic officer responsible for academic programs, faculty, and curriculum.

•            Supervised deans and academic heads in program implementation and evaluation as well as continuous improvement of instruction

•            Led curriculum development and review processes aligned with CHED standards, professional organizations, and industry needs

•            Spearheaded accreditation initiatives and sustainable academic quality improvement programs

•            Strengthened faculty performance through training, mentoring, and evaluation systems

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Founding Vice President for Academic Affairs

City College of Calamba | 2006 – 2007

•            Established academic structures, policies, and systems from institutional inception to actual opening/operation of the local college

•            Ensured compliance with CHED, DBM, Commission on Audit, and Civil Service Commission standards for smooth opening and operation of the college

•            Designed academic programs and faculty systems aligned with quality education standards

•            Responsible for hiring pioneer teaching and non-teaching personnel, with high level of qualifications (mostly UP graduates)

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EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Extension Education

University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2017

Master of Arts in Speech Communication

University of the Philippines Diliman. 1992

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts

University of the Philippines Los Baños. 1988

Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT)

Professional Regulation Commission, 2005

Certificate Program in Teaching

University of Perpetual Help – Calamba, 2004