The Search Committee for the Next Chancellor of UP Open University has released an extension of the deadline for the submission of nominations for the next UP Open University Chancellor, in consideration of the disruptions brought about by Typhoon Kristine. The new deadline is 8 November 2024, Friday, 5:00 PM. 

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 8 November 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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