The semester immediately following the visit, management recruited and beefed up the pool of doctorate degree holders in the institution particularly in the area of linguistics and sciences. The institution likewise realigned its research priorities, considering the impact of the institution not only among students but also in the larger community. Community and industry studies were given higher priorities. The second visit of CHED was on October 17, 1996. The commissioners took cognizance of evidences of relevant program offerings in the college, high standard of structures as evidenced by the presence of qualified, competent faculty and the good performance of the graduates in government examination. However, they took notice also of the need to further upgrade the adequacy of the physical facilities of the college, its building and façade.