Lyceum-Northwestern University (L-NU) proudly celebrates its recent approval as one of the Delivering Higher Education Institutions (DHEIs) for the Scholarships for Staff and Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program (SIKAP) of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
On September 4, 2025, representatives of L-NU joined the MOA Signing Ceremony between CHED and DHEIs, a milestone event for advancing graduate education in the region. Representing the University President, Dr. Luz T. Duque-Hammershaimb, was Dr. Rodney Odesson Raguindin, Officer-in-Charge for the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA). He was accompanied by Dr. Nenita Cuison, University Internal Auditor, and Ms. Ronna Lissa Fernandez, Student Affairs and Services staff.
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A Prestigious Milestone
L-NU stands tall as one of only three private higher education institutions in Region 1 approved under the CHED SIKAP initiative—and the only HEI in Dagupan City. This recognition reinforces the university’s reputation as an autonomous university committed to professional advancement, educational excellence, and nation-building.
By being a DHEI, L-NU is now empowered to deliver CHED-supported graduate education to qualified HEI faculty and staff, providing opportunities for advanced learning without leaving the region.
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Graduate Programs Offered Under SIKAP
Through the CHED-SIKAP Program, L-NU proudly offers the following graduate programs:
• Master of Public Administration
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Arts in Education
• Master of Arts in Nursing
• Master of Public Health
• Doctor of Business Administration
• Doctor of Education
• Doctor of Public Administration
• Doctor of Philosophy
These programs are designed to develop highly skilled professionals equipped with leadership, research, and management expertise in their respective fields.
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A Call to Higher Education Employees- Enroll Now
For faculty members and non-teaching HEI personnel within and even outside of Region 1, this opportunity goes beyond pursuing advanced degrees—it is a gateway to academic growth, institutional strengthening, and global competitiveness.
So, what are you waiting for? If you are an HEI employee, enroll now in one of L-NU’s CHED-SIKAP graduate programs.
To learn more about requirements and eligibility, please visit the official CHED website or coordinate with your institution’s Human Resource Development (HRD) Office.
Together, let us build a stronger, future-ready academic community through graduate education at L-NU.
