Dr. Merwina Lou A. Bautista, Dean of the College of Criminal Justice Education, was recognized for producing a board topnotcher Ms. Karolina Erika A. Buted, 5th placer in the December 2021 Criminologist Licensure Exam (CLE). Ms. Buted was also awarded medals for leadership and academic excellence during the event in recognition of her achievement as a board topnotcher of the CLE.
The award was given by the Philippine Association of Criminologists in the Philippines (PCAP) Region IV during the Joint Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremonies of New Criminologists and PCAP Members held March 25, 2022, at the LIMA Park Hotel in Malvar, Batangas.