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The Board noted. with appreciation, the following deeds of donation:
UP Intemal Operating Budget for CY 1997
The Board approved the UP Internal Operating Budget for CY 1997.
Reprogramming of Savings, UP Visayas
The Board also approved the reprogramming of savings from previous years of UP Visayas in the amount of Pl,034,570.32, as certified to by the Chief Accountant of the UP Visayas, the Accountant of UP Tacloban, and the Accountant of UP Cebu College, and broken down as follows:
Amount P247.3B7.50 To
Maintenance&Other Operating Expenses
FINANCIAL MATTERS
Reprogramming of Savings of UP Tacloban College The Board approved the reprogramming of savings from previous years of UP Tacloban College in the amount of P247,387.50, as certified to by the Accountant of the College,
as
follows:Fund From
184 Equipment Outlay
Deed of Donation with Mitsubishi Motors Philippines
Corporation .
Deed of Donation entered into by and between the Uni- versity of the Philippines Dillman and the Mitsubishi Mo- tors Philippines Corporation on 6 May 1997 for a dona- tion in favor of the University of one (1) unit motor vehicle (Make & Type: 1997 Mitsubishi L-300 Versa Van) for the exclusive use of the UP School of Labor and Industrial Relations (SOLAIR)
Deed of Donation with Philippine Society of Animal Nutritionists
Deed of Donation entered into by and between the University of the Philippines Los Banos and the Philippine Society of Animal Nutritionists (PHILSANj on 8 May 1997 for a donation to the University of one (1) unit brand new Carrier Air-Conditioner worth P20,600.00 to be installed at the Animal Nutrition Conference Room of the Animal Nutrition Division, Institute of Animal Science.
Deed of Donation with Professor Aurorita T. Roldan Deed of Donation and Acceptance entered into on 28 November 1996 by and between the University of the Phil- ippines Diliman (Doneel and Professor Aurorita T. Roldan (Donor) whereby the latter donates equipment valued at PI50,OOO.OO and described as follows: .
2 units Computer
1 un;' Mimeographing Machine Gestetner 3. to develop and implement programs fortea~hers and
teacher educators in science and mathematics at the basic and the teacher education levels;
4 in coordination with other agencies of the govern-
• ment, to develop and implement programs that will promote science consciousness and the development of a science culture in the country.
Organization of NISMED - The NISMED is to be organized out of the present staff and facilities of the Institute for
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Administration of the NISMED - The NISMED shall have an Advisory Board composed of the:
President of the University of the Philippines System Secretaries or heads of the following departments or agencies or their chosen representatives: DECS, DOST, CHED and TESDA
Chancellor of UP Diliman;
Dean of the College of Education, UPD
two (2) representatives from the private sector; and Director of the NISMED as
ex
officio member.The Advisory Board shall have the following functions:
1. to provide program and policy advice to the NISMED on science and mathematics education development;
2. to assist the NISMED in developing and strengthen- ing linkages with local and foreign institutions and agencies;
3. to assist the NISMED in generating resources for its various programs;
The chief executive officer of NISMED shall bethe Director who shall be appointed by the President of the UP System upon the recommendation of the Chancellor of UP Diliman.
The Director shall be assisted by a Deputy Director for Academic Programs and a Deputy Director for Administration who shall both be appointed by the Chancellor upon the recommendation of the Director. The Deputy Director for Academic Programs shall assist the Director in implementing the NISMED's programs and projects; the Deputy Director for Administration shall assist the Director in the day-to-day operations and in the management of resources and facilities of the Institute.
The Executive Committee - The director and deputy
directors shall be assisted by an Executive Committee
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(EXECOMI composed of the chairs of the academic workgroups and the heads of the administrative sections.
The EXECOM shall advise the director and deputy directors on the internal policies, plans, programs, and projects of the NISMED.
Faci6ties of the NISMED - The physical facilities of UPISMED shall constitute the facilities of NISMED which include the Vidal Tan Hall, the STTC, and the Hostel,and all the equipment thereat.
Financial Resources - The NISMED will have a regular budget (the regular budget of UPISMED) from UP Dillman with which to pay the salaries of the staff and to cover the MOOE of its regular programs. A special budget will be requested to fund regular training programs and special extension programs such as the teacher attachment programs. public education programs, and adopt a school program. NISMED will source external funds for its projects.
It will generate income from the use of its facilities, services rendered, and sale of developed instructional materials.
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Revision of Hospital Charges,Department of Radiology, PGH The Board also approved the revision of hospital charges of the Interventional Radiology Section, Department of Radiology, Philippine Generai Hospital (PGHI, as follows:
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120,000.00 P450,000.00 100,000.00 120,000.00
Sub-Total
Memorandum of Agraement, with, Congressman Feliciano
R. Belmonte, Jr. .".
Memorandum of Agreement entered into by and between the University of the Philippines Diliman and the Office of Congressman FelicianoR. Belmonte,Jr.:for the establish- ment of the Belmonte Educational Grants.
Purpose: To provide scholarship grants or financial assis- tance to deserving UP College of Arts and Letters students working on their theses or dissertations as well as to' fac- ulty members engaged in research or creative work .• t . • Funding: The Office of Congo Belmonte shall provide Pl,OOO,OOO.OO for theses and dissertation grants of stu- dents and for research grants and creative work of faculty members in the College of Arts and Letters, to be allocated as follows:
Ten (10) Undergraduate Thesis at P5,OOOeach P50,OOO.00 Six (6) MA Thesis Grants at PI 0,000 each 60,000.00
Five (5) Ph.D.Dissertation Grants
at P20,OOO each
Two (2) Research Grants at P6D,OOO each Two (2) Grants for Creative Work
at P60,OOO each 136
Variancel%1 72 130 114 5,200
Proposed P 7,400
5,500 5,600 Fund 101
Project From Amount To Amount
Equipment Equipment PI50,000.00 Equipment P150,000.00 UPCC-
Pahinungod PS 53,710.60 MODE 102,417.18 MOOE 111,706.58 Equipment 63,000.00 UPTC-Pahinungod 42,000.00 Equipment 42,000.00 Fund 102
ESEP Equipment 281,645.98 Equipment 281,645.98
SIDANI PS 177,859.00 PS 177,859.00
MODE 217,648.16 MODE 217,648.16
TOT A L P1 ,034,770.32
Existing 4 Vessel Angiogram P4,293 2 Vessel Angiogram 2,385 Peripheral Angiogram 2,610
(Femoral, etc.)
Renal&Other Visceral 2,200 Angiogram
Note: The rate adjustment is necessary to cope with the significant increase in the cost of materials.
MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT
The Board confirmed the following memoranda of agreement:
UP Diliman
Memorandum of Agreement with Bureau of Elementary Education, DECS
Memorandum of Agreement entered into by and between the University of the Philippines Diliman and the Bureau of Elementary Education, Department of Education, Culture and Sports IDECS Bureau) to conduct a three-week training program for pre-school coordinators.
Funds: The DECS Bureau shall pay UP Diliman the training fee of P540,OOO.OO for 120 participanls.
Effectivity: Upon signing by the parties; the lraining program to be conducted in the summer of school year 1996-1997.
Signed: 12 May 1997
Memorandum of Agreement with the Municipality of Kalayaan, Palawan
Memorandum of Agreement entered into by and between the University of the Philippines and the Municipality of Kalayaan, Palawan, to undertake collaborative activities in developing and conducting research in marine resources assessmenl and oceanography, in coordination with the various collaborators of the Marine Science Pr09ram. in the Kalayaan Island Group.
Funds: The University shall make available 10 Kalayaan the amount of P210,000.00 from available project funds for the maintenance and operating expenses of the ML Princess Seagull during the Joint National Inter-agency Marine
Scientific Research of the Kalayaan Island Group in May 1997.
Effectivity: Upon signing by both parties until 30 June 1997.
Signed: 10 June 1997
Memorandum of Agreement with UP-PAUW
Memorandum of Agreement entered into by and between the University of the Philippines Oiliman (UPD) and the UP Chapter Philippine Association of University Women (UP- PAUW)on to pursue human resource development and other educational programssuch as the day care center for children of UP employees, students, alumni-and' other members of the UP community, as well as the constituents of the fourth congressional district of Ouezon City..
The School Building at San Antonio Street, Pook Dagohoy, UP Diliman was constructeddut of the congressional allotment of Rep. Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. It has been turned over to the University and is ready for use: As 'agreed upon by the parties, the building shall be called Balay Betty Go-Belmonte in memory of the outstanding achievements of the late Mrs. Betty Go-Belmonte. ",/' Effectivity: For a period of 5 years
Signed: 5 May 1997
UP Los Ballos
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Agreement for Academic Exchange and' Cooperation wltli
Nagoya University· . . .
Agreement for Academic Exchangeand Cooperatio,:.entere.d into by and between the University of the PhIlippInes· Los Banos and the Nagoya University GraduateScho~1 of International Development to undertake the following forms of cooperation:
a. Exchange of students
b. Exchange of professors and research scholars
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OTHER MATTERS RESEARCH CONTRACTS
Memorandum of Agreement with BAR re: Application of Veslcular-Arbuscular Mycorrhlzae
Memorandum of Agreement entered into by and between the University of the Philippines Los Bafios and the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) to undertake the on-farm application of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae on priority agricultural crops
Project Cost: P937,000.00 to be provided by BARto UPLB for the undertaking
Effectivity: Upon signing for 24 months Signed: 31 December 1996
Memorandum of Agreement with BAR re: Postharvest Handling Systems
Memorandum of Agreement entered into by and between the University of the Philippines Los Banos and the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) on the improvement of postharvest handling systems for selected fruits, vegetables,and flowers in the Cordillera Administrative Re- gion and Region XI
Project COst: P3,689,723.00 to be provided by BAR to UPLB for the undertaking
Effectivity: For a period of 3 years, upon signing Signed: 12 December 1996
The Board noted the following research contract entered into by and between the University (represented by the President) underthe administration of the University Center for Integrative and Development Studies:
Memorandum of Understanding with JIRCAS, Japan Amendatory Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding entered into by and between the University of the Philippines Los Ba~os and Japan International Research Center for Agriculture Sciences (JIRCASI, Japan, July 1996 for the planning and implementation of predetermined and agreed upon research projects and other forms of cooperation, to reflect a specific termination date for the said agreement.
Note: the provisions which are not inconsistent with the provisions of the Amendatory Agreement, shall remain in force.
Effectivity: 24 July 1996 until 24 July 2001' Signed: July 1996
Effectivity: Upon signing for a period of 24 months Signed: 26 December 1996
The Board noted the following matters brought to its attention:
Industrial Productivity and Technology Research Fellow: Epictetus Patalinghug
Research Title: Industrial Productivity and Technology:
Focus on Strategic Industries: Phase I Research Grant: P60,000.00
EnroRment status for the First Semester
Enrollment data for the first semester of AY 1997-98 submitted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs:
c. Exchange of scientific materials, publications, and information
d. Joint research activities
To carry out these activities, the two universities will draw up a detailed program plan.
Effectivity: 3 I March 1994 to 3I March 2000 Signed: 3 I March 1994
Statement of Understanding on Specific Items of the Agree- ment with Nagoye University
Statement of Understanding on specific items of the agreement concerning the exchange of students:
a. Each University agrees to accept up to three stu- dents hereafter referred to as Exchange Student, for each academic year. On the part of NUGSIO, the number shall include UPLB students who qualify for the Short-Term Student Exchange Promotion Pro- gram. The exact number of Exchange Students in a given year shall be agreed upon in an exchange of letters. This agreement does not preclude accep- tance of students not covered by the Statement.
b. The exchange student's stay at the host university will normally not exceed one year. Students on schol- arship under the Short-Term Student Exchange Pro- motion Program are not permitted to stay at the host university beyond one year.
c. Exchange students may explore other scholarship op- portunities before leaving the home country.
d. Candidates for the exchange program should have sufficient language proficiency to follow lectures and to conduct research activities at the host university.
e. Exchange students from UPLB may enroll in the Japa- nese language course offered by NU Education Cen- tre for International Students,
I. Exchange students shall retain full student status at the home university while participating in the Ex- change Program.
g. Each university shall assist exchange students in getting suitable accommodations, such as dormi- tory space on campus or low cost student accom- modation, including home-stay arrangement.
h. The exchange student is responsible for hisfher medi- cal and other forms of personal insurance.
i. Each University shall provide adequate information on the performance of exchange students upon the request of the home university. Exchange students may be given credits upon request and in accordance with pertinent university regulations.
Effectivity: Upon signing by the Chief Executive Officers of the two universities
Signed: 2 February 1996
Note: The foregoing Statement of Understanding supple- rnents the agreement for Academic Exchange entered into on 3 I March I 994
Memorandum ofAgreement with BAR re: Research and De-t---~
velopment of Grain Legumes
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Project Cost: Pt,200,040.00 to be provided by BAR to UPLB for the undertaking.
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• Amendatory Agntement to f'l!IIflectisspecific tennlnation date for the said agreementUndergraduate Students Graduate Students Total FreshmenContinuing New Continuing UP Oaiman 3,269 16,593 1,378 3,793 25,033
UP Los Bafiosl,5B7 5,998 336 796 8,717
UP Manila B96 4,406 208 512 6,022
UP Visayas 1,269 3,961 291 454 5,995
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Position Paper Against Bill No. 7956 by tha PGH Dapart- ment of Nursing
A position paper addressed to the Board of Regents, by the staff of the Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, and signed "No to House Bill No. 7956".
Oath Takingof Naw Chalnnan of tha Board Of Regents Dr. Angel C. Alcala, Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHEDI, took his oath as new Chairman of the Board of Regents. Republic AC1 No. 8292 or the
"Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997," which was passed on 6 June 1997, names the Chairman of the Com- mission on Higher Education as Chairman of the Board of Regents for universlttes and of the Board of Trustees for colleges.
Thereafter, the Board adopted a Resolution of Appreciation for outgoing Chairman, Dr. Ricardo T. Gloria.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 1997-9B
FIRST SEMESTeR UPO UPlB UPM UPV UPOU
INon-Teacher
Programl
UPOU (Teacher
Programl
UP MIN.
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General Registration June 6·11 June 9·13 June 9·13 June 9·11 June 21 June 19 June 10-11Start of Classes June 16 June 16 June 16 June 16 July 19 Aug. 16 June 16
Opening Exercises June 20 June 16 June 16 June 16 June 18
last day for late
Registration June 20 June 24 June 25 June 20 June 24
Curriculum Com.Mtg. July 16 July 11 June 27 Aug. I July 11
Univ.Council Meeting July 23 July 26 July 25 July 19 Aug. 14
to Approve Candidates (For Summer
for Graduation 1997 Graduates)
Deadline for dropping
Subjects sept 12 Sept 10 Sept 9 Sept 12 Sept 12 Oct 10 Sept 12
Deadline for Anng LOA Sept 24 Sept 29 Sept 15 Sept 24 Oct 10 Nov 7 Sept 24
End of Classes Oct 8 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 1 I Oct 11 Nov 8 Oct8
Anal Examinations Oct 9·17 Oct 13·21 Oct 15·22 Oct 13·19 Oct 25 Nov 22 Oct 10·17
Deadline for submitting
Grades Oct 24 Oct 27 Oct 29 Oct 24 Nov 12 Dec 10 Oct 24
SECOND SEMESTeR UPO UPLB UPM UPV UPOU
(Non-Teacher Program)
UPOU
(Teacher Program)
UP MIN.
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General Registration Nov 6·11 Nov 3·7 Nov 5-12 Nov 5-7 Nov 15 Dec 13 Nov 6-11
Start of Classes Nov 13 Nov 10 Nov 13 Nov 10 .Dec13 Jan 10 Nov 13
Last day for late
Registration Nov 19 Nov 18 Nov 20 Nov 14 Nov 19
Curriculum Com.Mtg. Dec 12 Nov 28 Nov 21 Jan a Nov 28
Unlv. Council Mtg. to Dec 17 Dec 13 Dec 12 Dec 6 Dec 8 Jan 22
Approve Candidates IFor 1st Sem. 1997-98
for Graduation Graduatesl
Deadline for dropping
Subjects Feb 20 Feb 18 Feb 16 Feb 20 Feb 6 Mar 6 Feb 20
Deadline for Filing LOA Mar 4 Mar 4 Feb 27 Mar 4 Mar 6 Apr 3 Mar4 C
End of Classes Mar. 20 Mar 17 Mar 21 Mar 21 Mar 7 Apr 4 Mar 20 "V
RAal Examinations Mar 23-31 Mar 18·26 Mar 25-Apr 1 Mar 23-28 Mal 21 Apr 18 Mar 20 (j)
Deadlinefor submitting
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Grades Apr 7 Apr 2 April 6 Apr 3 Apn113 Maya Apr 7
Unlv. Councit Meeting to Approve Candidates
May 13
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for Graduation Apr 8 Apr 15 April 14 April 15 May 13
IFor 2nd Sem. 1997-98 ::L
Graduates)
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BOR Meeting to
Apr 23 Apr 23 C
Confirm Graduation Apr 23 Apr 23 Apr 23 Apr 23 Apr 23 ~
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Commencement Apr 26 Apr 25 April 24 Apr 24 (UPVI May 23 May 23
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Exercises Apr 27 IUPTCIApr 28 (UPCCI