P R O G R A M S   &   S E R V I C E S

1. Oversees the implementation of academic rules, policies, and programs;

2. Provides advice on academic matters;

3. Prepares for discussion with the Chancellor the University Council (UC) agenda, manages discussions on the floor, and checks minutes of the meetings;

4. Coordinates international academic linkages and student exchange;

5. Oversees and monitors internal academic assessment and quality assurance activities;

6. Recommends for approval of the Chancellor on research dissemination grants, faculty development grants, and publication award;

7. Monitors growth and development of faculty and REPS;

8. Represents UP Manila in UP System committees where VCAAs are members;

9. Prepares reports on academic matters requested by the University;

10. Chairs the following University Committees:

a. Academic Personnel and Fellowship Committee (APFC)

b. Committee on Instruction

c. Curriculum Committee

d. Committee on Scholarships and Financial Assistance (with OSA)

e. General Education (GE) Council

f. Quality Assurance (QA) Committee

g. Commencement Rites Committee

h. Committee on Welcome Ceremonies for Incoming First Year Students

i. Scholars' Convocation Committee

j. Academic Program Improvement (API) Committee

k. Screening Committee for the Selection of Professor Emeritus

11. Oversees the plans, programs and activities of the following offices:

a. Office of the University Registrar (OUR)

b. Office of Student Affairs (OSA)

c. National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences (NGOHS)

d. Learning Resource Center (LRC)

e. University Library (UL)

f. National Service Training Program (NSTP)

g. Community Health and Development Program (CHDP)

h. Center for Gender and Women Studies (CGWS)

i. Interactive Learning Center (ILC)

j. Office of International Linkages (OIL)

k. Sentro ng Wikang Filipino (SWF)

l. Office of Continuing Education (OCE)

m. Office of Alumni Relations (OAR)