The university has consistently adhered to the principle of equal emphasis on teaching ability and teaching experience in the hiring of faculty. This principle combines rigor and flexibility in the development of educational programs and has become an impressive educational hallmark of the university.
The University became a member of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) in 1932, the Philippine Association of Commercial Universities (PACSB) in 1962, the Private Educational Retirement Annuity Association (PERAA) in 1974, and the Philippine Association of Private Management of Schools (PAPMIPS) in 1997.
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The Founding Fathers University aims to prepare its students to be useful and responsible citizens of the society through the establishment of relevant programs of instruction.
1. A combination of general teaching and technical knowledge
2. Emphasis on building a liberal educational atmosphere to create an open educational environment
3. Respect for facts
4. Teaching the art of utilizing knowledge
5. Encouraging students to actively participate in the process of national development
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