UP Diliman Faculty Manual

1 Foreword The first UP Diliman Faculty Manual was published in 1989. Since then many rules and regulationshave been amended and new ones instituted. These changes made it imperative to update the Manual . The information contained in this revised version are based on the University Code, resolutions of theUP Board of Regents, decisions of the University Council and the Executive Committee of the UniversityCouncil, Executive Orders and memoranda at the System and UP Diliman levels, and relevant documentsfrom various units of the University and some government agencies. This revised Faculty Manual adopts a reader-friendly format without sacrificing accuracy of care was taken to ensure faithfulness to the original documents.

2 However, should there be anyvariance in the presented information and the original, the latter shall prevail. Some portions were quotedverbatim from the source materials such as some provisions of the Revised University Code of the UPSystem ( , Articles) the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, andRules and Regulations on Student Conduct and Discipline. Monetary values such as fees and grants wereomitted on purpose so as not to date the Manual . Where the original documents used he or him , suchwere replaced with s/he or her/him to avoid gender bias. It is hoped that Faculty members, administrators, and staff will find the revised Manual useful.

3 Theinformation herein may change as the University responds to new conditions. Thus, they are advised tokeep in touch with the appropriate offices for any updates. 1 Foreword 2003 UP DilimanUP Diliman Faculty Manual2 2003 UP GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATIONThe State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, andsports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote totalhuman liberation and II, Sec. 17 The Constitution of the Republic of the VisionThe University of the Philippines System is a public non-sectarian, non-profit institutionof higher learning.

4 [Art. 2, amended at 828th BOR meeting, Dec. 21, 1972 pursuant to , Nov. 20, 1972] The purpose of the University System shall be to provide advancedinstruction in literature, philosophy, the sciences and arts; to give professional and technicaltraining; and to encourage and undertake research and contribute to the growth anddissemination of knowledge. [Art. 3]The University of the Philippines, as the nation's leading institution devoted to highereducation, research, and community service, through the concerted application of science,technology, and the behavioral sciences to the problems of society, serves as an effectiveinstrument of national development, while maintaining its commitment to the arts, letters,and humanities, as well as to the pursuit of truth and the highest standards of academicexcellence.

5 [from Resolution Reorganizing the University of the Philippines into a UP System andEstablishing the University of the Philippines at Los Ba os as an Autonomous Member of theSystem Effective January 1, 1973 as adopted at the 828th BOR meeting, Dec. 21, 1972] powers of the University, in addition to those provided for in the Constitution ofthe Philippines, shall be those set forth in its Charter, those granted to corporations ingeneral under the Corporation Law, and such other powers as may be furtherprovided by law. [Art. 5; amended at 828th BOR meeting, Dec. 21, 1972] The government of the University of the Philippines System shall be vested in the"Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines System" as constituted by administration of said University System and the exercise of its corporatepowers are vested exclusively in the Board of Regents and the President of theUniversity System insofar as authorized by the said Board.

6 [from Art. 8; amended at828th BOR meeting, Dec. 21, 1972] Board of RegentsThe Board of Regents is composed of the following: Chair of the Commission on Higher Education, Ex officio GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION3 2003 UP Diliman President of the University of the Philippines, Ex officio Vice-Chair Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, Ex officio member Chair of the House Committee on Education, Ex officio member President of UPAA, Ex officio member Faculty Regent (appointed by the President of the Philippines for a 1-year term) Student Regent (appointed by the President of the Philippines for a 1-year term) Five (5) other members, appointed by the President of the Philippines, at least three(3)

7 Of who are alumni of the University. They shall hold office for a term of two (2)years, or until their successors are appointed. [ no. 204, Office of the Presidentof the Philippines, June 30, 1987; amended by no. 204-A, Office of thePresident of the Philippines, July 15, 1987; 8292, June 6, 1997]The Secretary of the University is ex officio Secretary of the University of the Philippines SystemThe University of the Philippines is administratively organized as a System, consistingof the following Constituent Universities (CU): UP Diliman (UPD): the flagship campus of the UP System was established on , 1982 (976th BOR meeting, Apr.)

8 23, 1985). It houses more than half of the studentpopulation of the UP System and has the biggest Faculty complement among theConstituent Universities. Having the most number of degree-granting academic unitsand the largest library collection, it offers the widest range of academic programs inthe undergraduate and graduate levels. Considered a Center of Excellence in thenatural, physical, mathematical and social sciences as well as in the arts andhumanities, UPD is recognized for advancing the frontiers of knowledge in thesefields through high-quality education, research and extension. With its vast creativeand scientific resources, it leads in the advancement of science and technology in thecountry, continues to shape Philippine culture and the arts, and exercises leadershipin responding to the needs of the nation and the global community for sustainabledevelopment and social transformation.

9 UPD has extensive alliances withinternational institutions of higher learning for joint academic programs, research,and student and Faculty exchange. UP Los Ba os (UPLB): the Constituent University of the UP System established onJan. 1, 1973 (828th BOR meeting, Dec. 21, 1972) is a national and international centerof academic excellence in agriculture, forestry, and related sciences in Asia. Throughthe years, it has also strengthened its leadership position in engineering,biotechnology, food science, environmental science, and information Diliman Faculty Manual4 2003 UP Diliman UP Manila (UPM): the Health Sciences Center of the University of the PhilippinesSystem established on Oct.

10 28, 1977 (894th BOR meeting) that seeks and emphasizesthe highest standard in training and research in the various health sciences. Itprovides health services through its various colleges and units through patient care,training of medical practitioners, and formulation of health policies through researchand advocacy. UP Visayas (UPV): the Constituent University of the UP System established on May31, 1979 (914th BOR meeting) with the most far-reaching influence in three regions Regions 6, 7, and 8, having campuses in Miagao (Iloilo), Iloilo City, Cebu City, andTacloban City. UPV continues to pursue its mandate as the national center ofexcellence for fisheries and marine sciences with the mission to help promote andaccelerate the development of the Visayas and the country.