NU ASCEND 2026 Strengthens Collective Commitment to Board Examination Excellence

National University continues to advance academic excellence through NU ASCEND 2026, bringing together Board Examination Performance Enhancement Program (BEPEP) Council Heads, Deans, and Program Chairs across all NU campuses to strengthen student preparation and sustain outstanding board examination performance.

Guided by the vision of Dr. Rosauro E. Manuel, Group Academic Officer and Chief Information Officer, for academic excellence across the NU System, the summit emphasized a shared direction: translate evidence into purposeful action, strengthen collaboration across campuses, and make student success a collective responsibility.

Spearheaded by the Office of Standards for Licensure Programs, under Dr. Leonora R. Concepcion, Assistant Vice President, the 4th Licensure Examination Performance Enhancement Summit reinforced BEPEP’s role in turning performance data into targeted interventions, responsive teaching strategies, and stronger academic support across all licensure programs.

A key highlight was the sharing of best practices that contributed to outstanding board examination results over the past year. These exchanges enabled academic leaders to learn from successful approaches, address program-specific gaps, and identify strategies that could strengthen outcomes throughout the University.

With the support of NU President and CEO Dr. Renato Carlos H. Ermita Jr. and valuable insights from CHED Director IV Dr. Jimmy G. Catanes, the summit underscored the importance of quality assurance, continuous improvement, and accountable leadership in preparing competent and professionally ready graduates.

NU ASCEND 2026 reaffirmed that excellence grows through shared expertise and sustained action. Through BEPEP, National University continues to strengthen every licensure program and empower Nationalians to approach their board examinations and future professions with competence and confidence.

Together, we ASCEND—raising standards, sustaining excellence, and advancing student success across every NU campus.