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The organizational structure of the University R & D Services
reflects how work is divided among officials and managers and how
positions and offices or units are delineated and related to one another.
The relationship and work assignments of the various stakeholders
are briefly described hereunder.

A. Board of Regents

The Board of Regents (BOR), the policy-making body of the
University, is the highest structure. The BOR decides the direction the

University (including R&D) should take. The Board sets the policies,
plans, major programs and projects, annual budgets, budgetary

allocations and approves key R&D appointments and designations.

B.University Research and Development, Extension and
Training (URDET) Council
With the Academic Council (ACO) and Administrative Council (ADCO) of
the University, the URDET Council serves as the policy-determining body
and clearing house of the University as far as Research and Development
and Extension services, are concerned.

C. University President
The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the University system
whose powers and duties are specified in P.D. 1434 and 1437 as
amended by RA 8292. The President is supported in the structure by
the URDET Council. The overall R&D Program is headed by the
President who executes University R&D policies and guidelines approved
by the BOR.

D. Vice President for Research & Development, Extension &
Training (RDET)

The second Executive Officer is the Vice President for RDET who is
under the direct supervision of the University President. The VP for

RDET directly supervise the University Directors for Research &
Development (R&D), Extension & Training (E&T) and Knowledge and

Technology Management (KTM) He is in charge with the overall

management and supervision of the three services—R&D, E&T and KTM.
He manages the RDET resources to ensure effective and efficient

execution of its three services in the university.