Proposed Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Resources in the UP System…………. He said the board making decisions on the spot during board meetings has caused negative perceptions of the board.
Ongoing Search for the Next Chancellors … (cont’d)
A Special Board meeting will be held on 15 October 2020;
President Concepcion to submit, during said meeting, his report to the BOR on
Daway will attend a special BOR meeting on October 15, 2020 to present her committee's recommendations to the board.
Learning Assistance, Teaching Enhancement and Academic Support Project in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Learning Assistance, Teaching Enhancement and Academic Support … (cont’d)
OTHER MATTERS
1353rd Meeting, 2 September 2020
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
- Update on the academic preparations for AY2020-2021
- Creation of a Committee for the Program and Institutional Assessment of the Asian Center
- Proposed Enhanced Faculty Sick Leave Benefit
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES … (cont’d)
- Appointment of University Officials
- Appointment of University Officials (cont’d)
- Proposed Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Resources of the UP System
1.a.4 Regent Jimenez formally called upon the NCPC Director to brief the Board of Regents on his plans and programs for the NCPC and to receive direction and policy guidance from the BOR regarding NCPC's participation in national government agricultural plans and programs . The Board directed the new KKPC director to brief the Board of Regents on his plans and programs for the KKPC and to receive policy guidance and direction from the BOR regarding the participation of the KKPC in the national government's agricultural plans and programs. . Pavo as Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, UP Mindanao, effective September 2, 2020 to September 1, 2023.
Raymundo Pavo for appointment as the next dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS). 1.b.2 Chairman De Vera asks, to the satisfaction of the Board, whether it would like to go into a board meeting to discuss the matter. Since there was no proposal to hold a board meeting, Chairman De Vera opened the discussion on the appointment of the CHSS Dean.
1.b.4 In the absence of other comments from the other members of the Board, President Concepcion reiterated his motion for the appointment of Prof. Raymundo Pavo as Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences of UP Mindanao. Proposed Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Resources in the UP System Communication Technology (ICT) Resources in the UP System.
MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD (cont’d)
GENERAL GOVERNANCE (cont’d)
- Proposed Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Information … (cont’d)
- Proposed UP Information and Communication Technology Security Policy 1 President Concepcion proposed to defer consideration of this item since
- Proposed UP Information and Communication … (cont’d)
Sending messages that are fraudulent, malicious, harassing, obscene, threatening, or in violation of University laws, rules, and regulations will be considered a violation of the AUP. Regarding Regent Aguiluz's comment regarding the possibility of the AUP being interpreted differently by different CUs, Regent Go said there should be only one interpretation of the AUP across all CUs and for the entire university. However, Regent Guillermo argued that the interpretation of what acts constitute such violations remains problematic, citing the possible misinterpretation of some valid teaching materials, such as the study of pornography, where teaching materials can be misinterpreted as obscene or pornographic.
He also assured the Board that the AUP explicitly provides that the relevant rules and regulations of the CSC also apply to violations of the ICT policies of the UP. He also proposed to have an automatic annual review of the AUP to account for new technological developments in the ICT environment. Chairman De Vera agreed with Regent Jimenez's opinion that the AUP is a very good policy, but the University must make sure that the flexible learning system that CHED is proposing will not be adversely affected by this policy.
The Board directed Vice President Zamora and Director Paje to consider the comments and input of the Regents regarding the proposed policy. Proposed UP Information and Communication Technology Security Policy 3.1 President Concepcion proposed to postpone consideration of this item as 3.1 President Concepcion proposed to postpone consideration of this item as the UP Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Security Policy is a two-part proposal of the Acceptable Use Policy is . He said that he would include it in the proposed round table discussions among the members of the Council.
ACADEMIC MATTERS
- Institution of the UP Los Baños PhD in Applied Mathematics
ACADEMIC MATTERS (cont’d)
- Institution of the UP Los Baños PhD in Applied Mathematics (cont’d)
- Establishment of the UP Baguio Science Research Center (SRC)
- Award for the Scientist Ranks under the UP Scientific Productivity System (SPS)
- Award for the Scientist Ranks under the UP Scientific Productivity System (SPS) (cont’d)
- Update on the academic preparations for AY2020-2021
- Update on the academic preparations for AY2020-2021(cont’d)
Dymphna Javier, presented to the board a proposal to establish a Scientific Research Center at UP Baguio. Regent Go then requested the approval of the establishment of the UP Baguio Science Center and the allocation of P2 million for it, subject to the availability of funds. Vice President Bautista replied that the SPS award is also based on publications, just like the science requirement.
The limited number of slots applicable to some service courses, such as STS and GE courses; The joint call from a number of teachers and students to postpone the opening of classes to October. She added that many of the academic rules are suspended due to the pandemic, including MRR.
To assuage the concern of the faculty, President Concepcion said that the University will provide support and coverage to the faculty, for any problem of copyright infringement. Vice President Bautista explained that the rules for UP Manila are different because of the "white" disciplines. He said other SUCs like the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) have moved the opening of their classes to October to allow more time for preparations.
FISCAL MATTERS 1
- Grant of Cash Award to sixty employees of the Office of Admissions (34 regular employees, including the Director and Assistant Director, and 26
- Proposed Changes in the UP Diliman Computer Loan Program for the period 1 July 2020 to 30 September 2020
- Proposed Changes in the UP Diliman Computer Loan … (cont’d)
- Deed of Donation (DOD) between Romeo T. Ordinario, Daughlet B
- Reprogramming of UP System Administration’s Unexpended Balances from prior year’s obligations under the General Fund in the amount of
- Reprogramming of UP System Administration’s … (cont’d)
- Reprogramming of UP Los Baños’ unexpended obligations from prior years under the General Fund in the amount of Seventy Million Pesos
- Reprogramming of UP Manila’s unexpended balances from prior year’s obligations from the General Fund in the amount of Seventy Million Pesos
- Reprogramming of UP Visayas’ unexpended balances of prior years’ from the General Fund in the amount of Sixty One Million Five Hundred Fifty
President Concepcion responded that the proposed computer loan program is internal to UP Diliman due to the source of funding. He clarified that this program is on top of the UP System Computer Loan Program, which will be implemented through the UP Provident Fund and will apply to all employees. Batara, and the University of the Philippines in relation to a piece of land for the purpose of constructing the UP Visayas Extension Campus in Antik.
The parcel of land on which the expansion campus building will be constructed is the subject of a proposed deed of donation (DOD) for approval by the Board of Regents. Rescheduling the unspent balances of the UP System Administration from last year's liabilities under the General Fund to the amount of last year's liabilities under the General Fund in the amount of seventy million Pesos (P. Many of the requests are for maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) of MUs that are especially needed for preparations for COVID-19.
He added that, apart from noting that the Personal Services (PS) budget should be included in the university's regular budget rather than relying on reprogrammed savings, the BOR Finance Committee members will put all reprogramming requests on the agenda endorse positively. . He assured the Board of Directors that the administration is looking for ways to improve the status of employees. Reprogramming of UP Manila's unused balances from last year's General Fund obligations in the amount of seventy million pesos, General Fund obligations in the amount of seventy million pesos (P.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 2
- MATTERS CONFIRMED BY THE BOARD The Board CONFIRMED the following agenda matters
- Confirmation of Ad Interim Appointments of the following UP University Officials
- MATTERS CONFIRMED BY THE BOARD (cont’d) The Board CONFIRMED the following agenda matters: (cont’d)
- Confirmation of the approval of the President of the graduation of students whose names are included in the lists of candidates submitted by different
- Matters Approved by the Board of Regents by Referendum
TADEM as Executive Director, University Center for Integrative Development Studies, Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective 01 August 2020 to 31 July 2023. JACINTO as Director, Office of International Relations, Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective 30 August 2020 to 31 December 2020. PACIA as Vice Chancellor for Administration, effective June 1, 2020 to serve at the pleasure of the Chancellor.
CAYAMANDA as Vice Chancellor for Administration, effective September 1, 2020, to serve at the pleasure of the Chancellor. They also monitor the outcome of the preliminary investigation that the UP System conducted in March 2017 into the administrative complaint submitted to the UP System. He felt that the board should be informed of these internal issues in UP Mindanao regarding Assoc.
MATTERS APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL (continued) The Council APPROVED the following agenda items: (continued) The Council APPROVED the following agenda items: (continued) 1. Cayamanda, if possible, to withdraw the items she has against the members of the faculty to avoid more problems for her as Administrator, as well as for the faculty. Confirmation of the approval of the President of the graduation of students whose names are included in the lists of candidates submitted by different whose names are included in the lists of candidates submitted by different constituent universities who meet all the requirements for have completed their respective degrees/ titles from the end of First and Second Semesters/Trimes, and Mid-Year AY or from the end of the term specified, and as recommended by their respective University Councils.
August 2020
- Matters Approved by the Board of Regents by Referendum: (cont’d)
August 2020 (cont’d)
- Compromise Agreements executed by San Narciso Builders Corporations (SNBC) and University of the Philippines Cebu in two (2) cases resolved by the
- MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
- Update on Academic Plans or the First Semester AY 2020-2021
- Update on Academic Affairs Plans for the First Semester AY 2020-2021
- Guidelines on the Use and Incorporation of Copyrighted Materials in Course Packs for the First Semester AY 2020-2021
- Revised/adjusted Academic Calendars for AY 2020-2021
- OTHER MATTERS
- Update on the status of COVID19-related projects funded by the University and/or the national government
- OTHER MATTERS (cont’d)
- Update on the status of COVID19-related projects … (cont’d)
- Appeal of the UP Beta Sigma Fraternity Alumni Association on the Decision of the Board of Regents during its 1346 th meeting held on 31 July 2019
- Appeal of the UP Beta Sigma Fraternity Alumni Association … (cont’d)
- Matters of Regent Pedrano
- Matters of Regent Pedrano (cont’d)
- Request of Regent Punzalan for an update on academic preparations of the University for the remote learning mode, particularly on the assistance for
- Request of Regent Guillermo for an update on the course packs and the use of copyrighted learning materials
- Letter of Chair De Vera to UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo dated 31 July 2020 re: UP Diliman policies on the use of campus public space, and the response
- Letter of Chair De Vera to UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo … (cont’d)
- On the Administrative Staff and REPS Merit Promotions and the plan of the University for the non-UP contractual employees after 31 December 2020
The Secretary of the Board is directed to place this matter on the agenda for the October 2020 Board meeting.There will also be ongoing promotion for administrative staff and REPS each year, but only limited to 5% of the total administrative staff and REPS. Regent Punzalan's request for an update on the academic preparations of the Distance Learning University, especially regarding assistance to the Distance Learning University, especially regarding assistance to students.
How many on-campus mass gatherings sought approval from the Office of the Chancellor (OC) and how many did the OC approve. Does the chancellor recognize the validity of the Interagency Task Force (IATF) resolutions and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) circulars that were issued during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gatherings seeking OC approval were from legitimate organizations with the necessary organizational mechanisms to implement IATF health protocols to protect the health of gatherers.
He was surprised that UP Diliman never applied for exemptions from the IATF and does not even recognize the authority of the IATF and the CHED. He also appreciated that Chancellor Nemenzo acknowledges and accepts responsibility and liability for the gatherings on campus and that the Chancellor recognizes the rules of CHED and of the IATF in this regard. About the Administrative Staff and REPS Merit Promotions and the University's plan for the non-UP contractual employees after December 31, 2020 University for the non-UP contractual employees after December 31, 2020 7.1 President Concepcion explained that the evaluation for the Administrative Staff.
The DBM allowed the university to promote 25% of its administrative staff and REPS instead of the 5% stipulated in the said joint circular. However, he said his interpretation of the joint circular is that the renewal and regularization of non-UP contracts is not prohibited under the joint circular.
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