POLICY MATTERS FOR THE DECISION OF THE BOARD

1236^th Meeting of the Board of Regents

29 September 2008

BOR Room, Quezon Hall, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City

The President endorsed the following:

E. : Request for Authority to Use the Existing Rules for the Selection of the Faculty Regents

The new U.P. Charter (RA No. 9500 dated 29 April 2008) provides that there shall be "One Faculty Regent representing all teaching personnel, chosen in accordance with the rules and qualification set by the constituent university councils to serve for a term of two (2) years."

The University Councils of the different constituent universities have started to discuss the rules that would govern the selection of the Faculty Regent. There were suggested changes from a few CUs. However, there was a general agreement among CUs that discussions and a decision on such would not be ready in time for the selection of a new Faculty Regent before the year ends. Therefore, the University Councils have agreed that the existing general principles and [process for the selection of the Faculty Regent be implemented this year. The term of the incumbent expires in December 2008.

It is therefore requested that authority to use the existing rules for the selection of the Faculty Regent this year be granted by the Board of Regents.

Board action: APPROVAL

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

LOURDES E. ABADINGO

Secretary of the University

and of the Board of Regents