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To determine candidates who are comparatively at par, the UHRMPSB shall set
reasonable differences or gaps between point scores of candidates for appointment.

o. The University President shall issue the appointment in accordance with the provisions
of the Isabela State University’s Merit Selection Plan.

p. The HRMO shall post a notice announcing the appointment of an employee in three (3)
conspicuous places in the University/campuses a day after the issuance of the
appointment for at least fifteen (15) days. The date of posting should be indicated in the
notice.

B. PROMOTION

Objectives

The Faculty Promotion System shall have the following objectives:

1. To provide a system of advancement for faculty members from one position to
a higher position based on merit and fitness.

2. To provide incentives to faculty members to upgrade their qualifications and
improve their teaching effectiveness and efficiency through promotion.

3. To fill up vacancy/ies in the higher faculty ranks or sub-ranks by promoting
qualified and competent faculty members below the vacant ranks or sub-ranks.

4. To guarantee and safeguard the terms and conditions of their employment, career
progression and recognition.

Scope

The promotion shall apply to all faculty members holding permanent plantilla
positions who are in active service, on study leave, sabbatical leave, on local or foreign
scholarship, on training grant, on maternity leave, or on extended leave without pay,
regardless of status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, and other affiliations as stated in
the ISU EEOP policy. It will cover all faculty members who are presently occupying the
following academic ranks:

Professor (sub-ranks I-VI)

Associate Professor (sub-ranks I-V)