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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.