The Call for the Next Chancellor of UP Open University has been released by the Search Committee appointed by the UP President. The term of the incumbent Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, will end on 28 February 2025. For reference, these are the guidelines on the search process detailed on Administrative Order No. PAJ 24-93 dated 10 September 2024:
WHO MAY BE NOMINATED TO THE CHANCELLORSHIP
To be nominated, a nominee MUST possess the following qualifications:
- Commitment to academic freedom and the values and ideals of the university;
- Distinction in the nominee’s chosen field of expertise coupled with a generalist view and an appreciation of other disciplines;
- Filipino citizen with a strong nationalist commitment;
- Demonstrated observance of the principles of collegiality and the democratic process;
- Unquestionable moral integrity;
- Academic leadership and administrative skill; and
- Willingness to serve as Chancellor on a full-time basis and for the full term of three (3) years.
WHO MAY NOMINATE
Any person or group in or outside the University is encouraged to submit their nomination.
NOMINATION PAPERS TO BE SUBMITTED
- A nomination letter specifying the reasons or justifications for the nomination (indicating how the nominee measures up to the qualifications specified above), and bearing the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the nominator(s); and
- Copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae and one-or-two-page summary thereof.
HOW TO SUBMIT
The nomination papers with the subject line, UPOU Chancellor Nomination, must be emailed not later than 25 October 2024 (Friday), 5:00 PM to any of the following:
The search process will include the following activities:
This search process is being carried out by the following members of the committee:
Prof. Jean A. Saludadez, Senior Faculty Representative
Assoc. Prof. Peter A. Sy, President’s Representative
Assoc. Prof. Myra C. Almodiel, Senior Faculty Representative
Asst. Prof. Charisse T. Reyes, Junior Faculty Representative
Ms. Dona Lyn M. Piamonte, REPS Representative
Ms. Rosemarie G. Aquino, Administrative Representative
Ms. Almira Nerissa A. Andin, Student Representative
Ms. Ela Giselle W. Abao, Support Staff
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