Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

VICE PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
The Vice President for Academic Affairs assists the College President for the administrative functions and developmental programs for the curriculum and instruction as well as on providing a valuable academic support. He/she provides specific directives and policies on the areas of academics.
Duties and Responsibilities as VPAA
The Vice President for Academic Affairs shall undertake the following functions:
- Provides strong, dynamic academic and administrative leadership, fosters a collegial environment which encourages scholarship, teaching, and learning excellence;
- Understands and appreciates the mission of KLD and is able to relate it to all constituencies; aids in making decisions consistent with the mission and goals;
- Works with the instructional staff in development of the educational program, including the maintenance of standards and the evaluation of teachers;
- Provides oversight of assessment of Student Learning Outcomes and college-wide accreditation;
- Provides guidance to, and receive recommendations from the College Dean and other representative organizations regarding the planning, implementation and review of academic programs, services, activities and related matters;
- Acts as the officer in the recruitment and selection of faculty, and to recommend to the President and the Board of Trustees the employment of those selected;
- Presides and prepare agenda over academic councils and participates in the college council discussions; and
- Prepares, submits, and monitors the annual plan for areas of responsibilities.
Message from the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Throughout my life, I have been a witness of the power of education as a tool to change lives. I firmly believe in Nelson Mandela’s saying that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” I carried this belief staunchly when I entered the Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas as a faculty member.
Now as the Vice President for Academic Affairs, I am proud to be part of this institution whose mission is to provide free, high quality tertiary education to the students of the City of Dasmariñas. This is a result of the shared vision of Mayor Jennifer Austria-Barzaga and our late Congressman Elpidio Barzaga Jr. The City of Dasmariñas is truly fortunate to have leaders who prioritize the education of its citizens.
The programs that KLD offers are designed to strengthen the knowledge-based economy of the City of Dasmariñas. This is done through academic policies that emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and a deep sense of social responsibility. Our students are being prepared to become leaders in their chosen fields, capable of making impactful contributions to their communities and the country at large. Our faculty members are passionate educators with lifelong aims to guide the younger generation towards success.
Together with the Deans, Directors, and other leaders of KLD, I express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has made KLD the great institution it is today. Together let us transform the world through education.
Regielene S. Gonzales, Ph.D.
OVPAA Strategic Goals






OVPAA’s Deans and Council

Assoc. Prof. Engr. Kim Carlo A. Lat
Dean, Institute of Engineering
The Dean of the Institute of Engineering serves as its chief academic and administrative officer and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. He/she is responsible for the quality and standards of education, research, and community collaboration, and is expected to contribute to strategic policy-making and decision-making in the institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Dean of the Institute of Engineering shall undertake the following functions:
- Presiding in faculty meetings of the college;
- Supervision of the administration and classification of students and their class assignments;
- Maintenance of orderly behavior and discipline of faculty members, employees, and students of the college;
- Identification and recruitment of competent faculty members and recommending them for hiring;
- Submission to the President, within sixty (60) days after the beginning of each semester, of a written report on enrolment, faculty appointments and faculty vacancies, stating the positions to be filled and the qualifications required;
- Submission of a written report to the President within thirty (30) days after the end of each term on the performance ratings of the members of the faculty, which will be used as basis for enhancing their performance; and
- Submission to the President of all proposals or recommendations involving (i) instruction, research, and extension, (ii) scholarships and exchange of persons, (iii) offers of aid, and (iv) similar matters received by the college from any source.

Assoc. Prof. Dexter A. Sembrano
Associate Dean, Institute of Engineering
The Associate Dean of the Institute of Engineering reports directly to the Dean of the Institute. He/she supports the institute in creating the best possible environment for the students and also responsible in student development, student welfare, socio cultural unit, and institutional services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Associate Dean of the Institute of Engineering shall undertake the following functions:
- Supports the Dean in the performance of the Dean’s functions to help ensure effective and efficient management of the Institute and, in the Dean’s absence, assumption of his duties;
- Planning and implementation, in consultation with the Dean and with the Academic Programmer, of the institute faculty development program and an annual review of the curricula;
- Assists in the formulation and implementation of faculty activities, particularly in the areas of research and extension services; and
- Supervision of all academic activities of students.

Dr. Fe M. Compas, MAN
Dean, Institute of Nursing
The Dean of the Institute of Nursing serves as its chief academic and administrative officer and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. He/she is responsible for the quality and standards of education, research, and community collaboration, and is expected to contribute to strategic policy-making and decision-making in the institution.
Duties and Responsibilities as Dean of ION
The Dean of Institute of Nursing shall undertake the following functions:
- Presiding in faculty meetings of the college;
- Supervision of the administration and classification of students and their class assignments;
- Maintenance of orderly behavior and discipline of faculty members, employees, and students of the college;
- Identification and recruitment of competent faculty members and recommending them for hiring;
- Submission to the President, within sixty (60) days after the beginning of each semester, of a written report on
enrolment, faculty appointments and faculty vacancies, stating the positions to be filled and the qualifications required; - Submission of a written report to the President within thirty (30) days after the end of each term on the performance
ratings of the members of the faculty, which will be used as basis for enhancing their performance; and - Submission to the President of all proposals or recommendations involving (i) instruction, research, and extension, (ii)
scholarships and exchange of persons, (iii) offers of aid, and (iv) similar matters received by the college from any source.

Assoc. Prof. Herlyn G. Blasurca
Associate Dean, Institute of Nursing
The Associate Dean of the Institute of Nursing reports directly to the Dean of the Institute. He/she supports the institute in creating the best possible environment for the students and also responsible in student development, student welfare, socio cultural unit, and institutional services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Associate Dean of the Institute of Nursing shall undertake the following functions:
- Supports the Dean in the performance of the Dean’s functions to help ensure effective and efficient management of the Institute and, in the Dean’s absence, assumption of his duties;
- Planning and implementation, in consultation with the Dean and with the Academic Programmer, of the institute faculty development program and an annual review of the curricula;
- Assists in the formulation and implementation of faculty activities, particularly in the areas of research and extension services; and
- Supervision of all academic activities of students.

Assoc. Prof. Luchel Z. Gloriani
Dean, Institute of Midwifery
The Dean of the Institute of Midwifery serves as its chief academic and administrative officer and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. He/she is responsible for the quality and standards of education, research, and community collaboration, and is expected to contribute to strategic policy-making and decision-making in the institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Dean of the Institute of Midwifery shall undertake the following functions:
- Presiding in faculty meetings of the college;
- Supervision of the administration and classification of students and their class assignments;
- Maintenance of orderly behavior and discipline of faculty members, employees, and students of the college;
- Identification and recruitment of competent faculty members and recommending them for hiring;
- Submission to the President, within sixty (60) days after the beginning of each semester, of a written report on enrolment, faculty appointments and faculty vacancies, stating the positions to be filled and the qualifications required;
- Submission of a written report to the President within thirty (30) days after the end of each term on the performance ratings of the members of the faculty, which will be used as basis for enhancing their performance; and
- Submission to the President of all proposals or recommendations involving (i) instruction, research, and extension, (ii) scholarships and exchange of persons, (iii) offers of aid, and (iv) similar matters received by the college from any source.

Inst. Alona R. Navarro
Associate Dean, Institute of Midwifery
The Associate Dean of the Institute of Midwifery reports directly to the Dean of the Institute. He/she supports the institute in creating the best possible environment for the students and also responsible in student development, student welfare, socio cultural unit, and institutional services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Associate Dean of the Institute of Midwifery shall undertake the following functions:
- Supports the Dean in the performance of the Dean’s functions to help ensure effective and efficient management of the Institute and, in the Dean’s absence, assumption of his duties;
- Planning and implementation, in consultation with the Dean and with the Academic Programmer, of the institute faculty development program and an annual review of the curricula;
- Assists in the formulation and implementation of faculty activities, particularly in the areas of research and extension services; and
- Supervision of all academic activities of students.
Assoc. Prof. Ace Bombaes
Dean, Institute of Liberal Arts
The Dean of the Institute of Human Potential and Development serves as its chief academic and administrative officer and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. He/she is responsible for the quality and standards of education, research, and community collaboration, and is expected to contribute to strategic policy-making and decision-making in the institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Dean of the Institute of Liberal Arts shall undertake the following functions:
- Presiding in faculty meetings of the college;
- Supervision of the administration and classification of students and their class assignments;
- Maintenance of orderly behavior and discipline of faculty members, employees, and students of the college;
- Identification and recruitment of competent faculty members and recommending them for hiring;
- Submission to the President, within sixty (60) days after the beginning of each semester, of a written report on enrolment, faculty appointments and faculty vacancies, stating the positions to be filled and the qualifications required;
- Submission of a written report to the President within thirty (30) days after the end of each term on the performance ratings of the members of the faculty, which will be used as basis for enhancing their performance; and
- Submission to the President of all proposals or recommendations involving (i) instruction, research, and extension, (ii) scholarships and exchange of persons, (iii) offers of aid, and (iv) similar matters received by the college from any source.

Inst. Ma. Eunice S. Luching
Associate Dean, Institute of Liberal Arts
The Associate Dean of the Institute of Human Potential and Development reports directly to the Dean of the Institute. He/she supports the institute in creating the best possible environment for the students and also responsible in student development, student welfare, socio cultural unit, and institutional services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Associate Dean of the Institute of Liberal Arts shall undertake the following functions:
- Supports the Dean in the performance of the Dean’s functions to help ensure effective and efficient management of the Institute and, in the Dean’s absence, assumption of his duties;
- Planning and implementation, in consultation with the Dean and with the Academic Programmer, of the institute faculty development program and an annual review of the curricula;
- Assists in the formulation and implementation of faculty activities, particularly in the areas of research and extension services; and
- Supervision of all academic activities of students.

Assoc. Prof. Domarth Ace G. Duque
OIC – Dean, Institute of Sciences
The OIC-Dean of the Institute of Applied Sciences serves as its chief academic and administrative officer and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. He/she is responsible for the quality and standards of education, research, and community collaboration, and is expected to contribute to strategic policy-making and decision-making in the institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
The OIC-Dean of the Institute of Sciences shall undertake the following functions:
- Presiding in faculty meetings of the college;
- Supervision of the administration and classification of students and their class assignments;
- Maintenance of orderly behavior and discipline of faculty members, employees, and students of the college;
- Identification and recruitment of competent faculty members and recommending them for hiring;
- Submission to the President, within sixty (60) days after the beginning of each semester, of a written report on enrolment, faculty appointments and faculty vacancies, stating the positions to be filled and the qualifications required;
- Submission of a written report to the President within thirty (30) days after the end of each term on the performance ratings of the members of the faculty, which will be used as basis for enhancing their performance; and
- Submission to the President of all proposals or recommendations involving (i) instruction, research, and extension, (ii) scholarships and exchange of persons, (iii) offers of aid, and (iv) similar matters received by the college from any source.

Assoc. Prof. Keno A. Villavicencio
OIC – Dean, Institute of Mathematics and Computing Sciences
The Dean of the Institute of Information and Computing Sciences serves as its chief academic and administrative officer and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. He/she is responsible for the quality and standards of education, research, and community collaboration, and is expected to contribute to strategic policy-making and decision-making in the institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Dean of the Institute of Mathematics and Computing Sciences shall undertake the following functions:
- Presiding in faculty meetings of the college;
- Supervision of the administration and classification of students and their class assignments;
- Maintenance of orderly behavior and discipline of faculty members, employees, and students of the college;
- Identification and recruitment of competent faculty members and recommending them for hiring;
- Submission to the President, within sixty (60) days after the beginning of each semester, of a written report on enrolment, faculty appointments and faculty vacancies, stating the positions to be filled and the qualifications required;
- Submission of a written report to the President within thirty (30) days after the end of each term on the performance ratings of the members of the faculty, which will be used as basis for enhancing their performance; and
- Submission to the President of all proposals or recommendations involving (i) instruction, research, and extension, (ii) scholarships and exchange of persons, (iii) offers of aid, and (iv) similar matters received by the college from any source.

Asst.Prof. Russel E. Gatdula
Associate Dean, Institute of Mathematics and Computing Sciences
The Associate Dean of the Institute of Information and Computing Sciences reports directly to the Dean of the Institute. He/she supports the institute in creating the best possible environment for the students and also responsible in student development, student welfare, socio cultural unit, and institutional services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Associate Dean of the Institute of Mathematics and Computing Sciences shall undertake the following functions:
- Supports the Dean in the performance of the Dean’s functions to help ensure effective and efficient management of the Institute and, in the Dean’s absence, assumption of his duties;
- Planning and implementation, in consultation with the Dean and with the Academic Programmer, of the institute faculty development program and an annual review of the curricula;
- Assists in the formulation and implementation of faculty activities, particularly in the areas of research and extension services; and
- Supervision of all academic activities of students.

Assoc. Prof. Geordan L. Carungcong, LPT, RPm, M
Dean, Institute of Student Affairs, Character Education, and Citizenship
The Dean of the Institute of Student Affairs, Character Education and Citizenship serves as its chief academic and administrative officer and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. He/she is responsible for the quality and standards of education, research, and community collaboration, and is expected to contribute to strategic policy-making and decision-making in the institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Dean of the Institute of Student Affairs, Character Education, and Citizenship shall undertake the following functions:
- Presiding in faculty meetings of the college;
- Supervision of the administration and classification of students and their class assignments;
- Maintenance of orderly behavior and discipline of faculty members, employees, and students of the college;
- Identification and recruitment of competent faculty members and recommending them for hiring;
- Submission to the President, within sixty (60) days after the beginning of each semester, of a written report on enrolment, faculty appointments and faculty vacancies, stating the positions to be filled and the qualifications required;
- Submission of a written report to the President within thirty (30) days after the end of each term on the performance ratings of the members of the faculty, which will be used as basis for enhancing their performance; and
- Submission to the President of all proposals or recommendations involving (i) instruction, research, and extension, (ii) scholarships and exchange of persons, (iii) offers of aid, and (iv) similar matters received by the college from any source.

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Victoria C. Balbio
College Registrar
The College Registrar acts as custodian of all student records and documents in the College. She is primarily responsible in coordinating with CHED, TESDA and DepEd regarding students accounting, enrollment, scholarship, and graduation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The College Registrar shall undertake the following functions:
- Validates and certifies student environment and graduation and later coordinates with the Dean, the Program Chairs and Coordinators regarding its confirmation;
- Checks and approves certificates of enrolment, and releases student grades and records, clearance and diplomas prepared by the Assistant Registrars of each department and assumes responsibility for all these;
- Recommends for approval by the CHED, TESDA or DepEd, as the case may be, matters regarding students’ cross-registration with overload and admission of foreign students;
- Keeps an up-to-date roster of graduates and statistical data such as enrollment rate, profile of feeder schools, and others;
- Plans and executes the pre-registration, registration and/or enrollment procedures of both departments in coordination with the Director for Administration, Dean, Director, Head of Student Services and Testing Services;
- Determines admission, promotion, transfer, and graduation requirements in accordance to government regulations; ascertains students’ compliance with these requirements thru the respective assistant Registrars;
- Prepares the class program and schedule of classes in consultation with the Dean, the Program Chairs and Coordinators; and
- Receives from the Dean, the Program Chairs and Coordinators approved students’ grades.

Inst. Jerickson C. Bautista
Director, Center for Academic Programming and Implementation (CAPI)
The Director for CAPI is primarily responsible for leading, enhancing and growing the Academic portfolio, Learning and Teaching programs, schedules and practice and applicable research of the Academic Affairs. The position involves the provision and advice and support to ensure academic programs, educational development and learning and teaching delivery are aligned with the strategic initiatives and priorities of the College inspiring students and innovating through educational and pedagogical best practice.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Center for Academic Programming and Implementation shall undertake the following functions:
- Coordinate Academic development supports for faculty including managing strategic priority projects and other CAPI members involved in the academic development projects;
- Design, program and implement academic schedules;
- Check, evaluate, review, and monitor the implementation and execution of the Individual Faculty Workload;
- Design and deliver academic development support materials and resources that enhance the student learning experience and promote constructive alignment;
- Design and facilitate academic development/professional learning workshops for the Academics and the students;
- Mentor and coach early career academics in key topics including but not limited to pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment, and feedback;
- Engage with administrative support staff to access services and additional supports to enhance professional development, share good practice, and/or recognize teaching innovation and excellence;
- Present a positive, supportive and service-oriented approach to all internal and external academic development clients/stakeholders;
- Provide high-level advice and supports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs in program and subject level review and accreditation;
- Support and contribute to promoting and advancing innovation and excellence in learning and teaching, including high-level advice to staff on teaching awards and scholarships;
- Provide advice, assistance and coordination supports for key additional academic enhancement initiatives;
- Perform such other assigned functions that are analogous, germane or related to and /or implied from the preceding enumeration of duties and responsibilities.
Inst. Christel M. Belaro
Head, Center for Quality Assurance Accreditation and Certification
The Head for Quality Assurance, Accreditation, and Certification oversees and assists the College in achieving its strategic goals for quality, excellence, and ongoing improvement both locally and globally. The office closely collaborates with the academic and supports units to carry out routine quality assurance audits, assessments, evaluations, and accreditation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Head of the Quality Assurance, Accreditation, and Certification shall undertake the following functions:
- Develops plans for quality assurance and improvement for the institution, including strategies, polices, processes, and systems.
- Establishes a systematic collection of d
- ocuments based on set standards from various accrediting bodies.
- Leads the implementation of effective quality mechanisms to facilitate quality assurance.
- Communicates and implements plans to bring KLD’s institutional plans and policies into compliance with national and international standards.
- Promotes the active participation of KLD community in quality improvement efforts across all university functions.
- Updates the institution t national and international standards set forth by the International Organization for Standardization (SO), Quacquarelli Symonds’ QS Star Rating, the Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order, and Institutional Sustainability Assessment (ISA), ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) and other accrediting bodies in higher education.
- Collaborates with the Vice President for Administration, Planning and Development for planning and setting policies relative to quality standards and accreditation