CEAP is the national association of Catholic educational institutions in the Philippines. Founded in 1941, it now has 1,252 members, which include universities and colleges offering academic and continuing education programs that are at par with foreign schools in the USA and Europe. Majority, however, of its members numbering around 700 are mission schools offering basic education to the country's poor and the marginalized. CEAP is a voluntary organization which operates through regional educational associations located in the 16 regions of the country. It represents the interest of Catholic educational institutions in national and international fora, fosters unity of action with other organizations in educational matters, and assists members, particularly those in mission areas, to achieve common and specific aims. The CEAP is commissioned to advance and promote the teaching function of the Catholic Church. It contributes towards the attainment of the objective, “the total development of the human person” through a Catholic orientation in accordance with the norms of the Church, constituent with national development goals as expressed in the Philippine Constitution. The CEAP promotes religious instruction as an essential element of Catholic education, thereby contributing towards character formation and citizenship building. Moreover, it strives to respond to social, political, moral and other critical issues based on consultations with the different regions and calls for the collective action of its members when the situation so requires. CEAP is a non-stock, non-profit organization. It is represented in the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA), Fund for Assistance to Private Education (FAPE), Private Educational Advisory Council (PEAC), and Private Education Retirement Annuity Association (PERAA). It is a member of the Association of Foundations and networks with many other non-government organizations. It is affiliated with the International Office of Catholic Education (l’ Office International de l’Enseignement Catholique-OIEC) and with the International Federation of Catholic Universities.

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V I S I O N A world transformed, a Philippines renewed by people educated in the principles of Communio and Service as taught and lived by Our Lord Jesus Christ and shaped by the missionary mandate of the Catholic Church. M I S S I O N

• To pursue knowledge, wisdom, and truth in the context of quality and relevant education.
• To draw guidance and inspiration from Jesus Christ and the principles and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• To lead in addressing concerns and issues affecting education on the national and regional levels.
• To match programs and resources with the educational structures and needs of the country.
• To promote, safeguard and uphold local and national concerns even as global issues are addressed in the delivery of our educational services, in the living out of responsible governance in our organization, and in our advocacies related to education and the nation.

P R I N C I P L E S We believe in and commit ourselves to help create: A democratic country

• where human dignity and solidarity are respected and promoted;
• where moral principles prevail in socio-economic life and structures;
• where justice, love and solidarity are the inner driving forces of development;

A sovereign nation

• where every tribe and faith is respected;
• where diverse tongues and traditions work together for the good of all;
• where citizenship is a call to participate and actively engage in nation-building; and leadership is a summons to generous service;

A happy people

• living in harmony with one another -- young and old, female and male, poor and rich – with the whole of creation, and with God;

A global community and a world civilization

• transformed by unity, understanding, and love.

T H R U S T S The academic and educational activities that we shall pursue and promote in fulfillment of our Mission towards the realization of our Vision shall include our five plus one pillar programs which we label as JEEPGY, and which we offer and advocate to our membership and partners to adopt and implement as they see fit in their individual situations. JEEPGY:

• Justice and Peace Education
• Engaged Citizenship and Political Education
• Environmental Education
• Poverty Reduction
• Gender and Development

Youth Empowerment We aim at facilitating a collective response to issues related to these pillar programs such as climate change, environmental degradation, armed conflicts and human rights violations, graft and corruption in government, election fraud, and constitutional change, among others. We shall put emphasis on addressing at all levels strategic and critical legal issues and concerns affecting private education, which shall include but not be limited to – educational service contracting, educational voucher system, the academic calendar, tuition, taxes, and such matters.

CEAP STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP

PHINMA TRAINING CENTER

IRUHIN, TAGAYTAY CITY

November 5 – 7, 2008

The November 2008 Strategic Planning Workshop primarily aimed at developing measures to strengthen the organization in the light of the challenges faced by Catholic Education in the Philippines at this crucial time in the nation’s history. Central to this organizational strengthening is regionalization. To intensify the efforts at regionalization as a response to the need to make CEAP responsive to the varied contexts and issues at the regional level but at the same time retaining its unity of purpose and direction, a restructuring of the organization was effected. This restructuring, both internally and externally, shall aim to define CEAP’s role locally, nationally and internationally. The following growth areas and directions shall guide the organization.

• Organizational Strengthening and Capability Building

  Strategic Direction: CEAP shall continue to be a strong national association, prioritizing regionalization through empowering and strengthening the regions. This significant shift in direction and functions in CEAP necessitated the restructuring of the National Secretariat.

  Further, the CEAP shall continue with its capability-building programs to effect transformative leadership and the delivery of quality programs and services.

• Networking and Linkage-Building

  Strategic Direction: CEAP shall continue to network with international and national governmentand non-government organizations, to represent the interests of Catholic education and undertake common initiatives in the light of the teachings of the Church. CEAP shall maintain credibility and integrity in advocating its views and positions thereby effecting a positive influence.

• Advocacy and Communications

  Strategic Direction: CEAP shall strengthen the communication system among the national office, regions, member schools and its publics in support of regionalization, programs development and implementation and resource generation. This communication system shall ensure a pro-active, synergistic response to prevailing and emerging issues and concerns of private education, firmly grounded on Sacred Scripture and Church teachings.

• Programs and Research

  Strategic Direction: CEAP shall develop and implement association-wide pillar programs to enable the regional offices and member schools to integrate these into the schools’ curricular and extra-curricular offerings. These JEEPGY pillar programs are as follows: Justice and Peace Education, Engaged Citizenship, Environment and Sustainable Development Education, Poverty Reduction, Gender and Development and Youth Empowerment. In support of these pillar programs and growth areas, CEAP shall build its research infrastructure and capabilities. These programs are aligned with the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

• Resource Generation

  Strategic Direction: CEAP shall develop and implement association-wide pillar programs to enable the regional offices and member schools to integrate these into the schools’ curricular and extra-curricular offerings. These JEEPGY pillar programs are as follows: Justice and Peace Education, Engaged Citizenship, Environment and Sustainable Development Education, Poverty Reduction, Gender and Development and Youth Empowerment. In support of these pillar programs and growth areas, CEAP shall build its research infrastructure and capabilities. These programs are aligned with the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

• Strategic Direction:

  CEAP shall pursue resource generation tapping external or foreign funding agencies as well as domestic public and private institutions.

• AGREEMENTS DURING THE CEAP BOARD STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP

  November 5-7, 2008

• CEAP NATIONAL BODIES

  • CEAP Commissions

    • Basic Education Commission
    • Tertiary Education Commission
    • Religious Education Commission
    • Advocacy Commission
    • Superintendents Commission
    • Retirement Commission

  • CEAP Board Committees

    • Programs Committee
    • Finance and Personnel Committee
    • Membership Committee

  • Special Bodies

    • ECCCE
    • PhilCARE

• ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENTS

  • Officers and Members of CEAP Bodies

    • A Board Member shall be assigned as Coordinator or focal person of each of the Commissions.
    • The members of the Basic Education Commission and Tertiary Education Commission may be chosen from among the school officials of the member-schools.

  • CEAP National Office

    • The National Office (Board and Secretariat) is an enabler. As an enabler, the National Office shall harness opportunities to help build the capability of school Boards in governance and ensuring quality in their school offerings.
    • The National Office shall continue to generate and mobilize resources from international and national communities to support programs and services.
    • It shall represent CEAP in international and national government bodies such as the OIEC (International Association of Catholic Schools), CHED, TESDA, DepEd, Congress, COCOPEA, and PEAC/FAPE, among others.

  • CEAP Regional Offices

    • Establish permanent CEAP Regional Offices with a secretary.
    • The subsidies for the Regional Offices must be increased.
    • For funding regional projects and activities, the Regional offices should submit project proposals to the CEAP President through the Finance Committee for review and endorsement to President.
    • The major roles of the CEAP Regional Offices are, but not limited to, advocates/ facilitatates/catalysts in enabling member-schools; implementers of CEAP pillar programs as well as programs and projects planned by the Regions; local resource mobilizers; and resource bodies or providers of relevant inputs to the National Office in coming with “one” CEAP stand/position/statement on national issues.
    • Regional Offices should always maintain and strengthen relationships with their Bishops.
    • Regional Offices may create Regional Commissions as deemed necessary especially on curriculum and instruction and membership development.
    • Regional Offices should encourage member-schools to organize parents, alumni and youth groups for CEAP advocacies.

  • Amendments to the CEAP Constitution and by-Laws

    • The national Secretariat, headed by Sr. Tess, shall gather the original legal documents and prepare the initial discussion paper of the group assigned to prepare the amendments. The group consists of Fr. Tabora, Dr. Quebengco and Sr. Tess. The proposed amendments shall be presented during the next CEAP Board meeting.

  • CEAP Board Meetings

    • Minutes of Board meetings will be sent one (1) week before the scheduled Board meeting. Softcopies of minutes, agenda and issues or concerns to be taken up will be emailed.
    • Meetings will focus more on strategic or directional decisions, resolutions and actions and less on compliance/reporting.
    • Meetings will be held in selected schools. (The next Board meeting will be held in DLSU to be hosted by Bro. Armin)
    • Regular Board Meetings will be held three times a year; with the fourth meeting as the organizational meeting during the CEAP National Convention. (January, May, September, November)
    • Meetings shall be held for a whole day, preferably from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. to maximize the presence of members especially those coming from outside Metro Manila.
    • There will be luminaries to give inputs/talks before the meeting proper.
    • At most 2 hours will be allotted for the meeting proper (discussions, decisions & resolutions)

  • CEAP National Secretariat Maintenance and Operations

    • A group composed of Sr. Tess, Fr. Gregg and Dr. Lita Quebengco shall evaluate the manpower complement, maintenance and operations of the National Secretariat. Appropriate recommendations shall be submitted to the Finance and Personnel Committee for review and then presented to the Board in its next meeting. Some of the guidelines for the review group are as follows:

  • “Quick” Decision-making of the Board for National Statements

    • For special or emergency cases (e.g., national events or issues necessitating immediate CEAP statements), the CEAP President may issue statements, however, he shall exhaust all means to consult all Board members. (i.e., through teleconference and other easy communication facilities). This will be the mode instead of creating an administrative council.

      - National office manpower complement will be streamlined to a functional minimum.

      - Option to move the office to Pope Pius Building in Manila City

      - Suggested measures must be gradually implemented.

      - The CEAP Legal Counsel must be consulted.

    • Sr. Tess Bayona shall serve as OIC-Executive Director effective Nov. 3, 2008.

  • CEAP Operations Manual

    • The CEAP National Secretariat shall draft a CEAP Operations Manual incorporating the Board’s suggestions to streamline the Secretariat, strengthen the Regional Offices and to have functional Commissions and Committees. The draft will be submitted to the Programs Committee and Personnel and Finance Committee for review prior to submission to the Board for approval.
    • Define and delineate the roles of Directors-at-Large and Regional Directors and other members of the Board.
    • CEAP must prepare a national communications strategic plan and structure.

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