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The Office of the VP-RDET shall be composed of the following

sections:

1) Research and Development (R&D);

2) Extension and Training (E&T); and

3) Knowledge and Technology Management (KTM).

Section 2. Research and Development Section. This Office shall

be headed by a University Director and shall be composed of the

following sections: (a) Integrated Agriculture and Natural Resources

R&D and (b) Advanced Science and Technology R&D and all

Centers related to R&D.

This section shall perform the following functions:

1) formulate and recommend a well-organized and directed program of

the University R&D;

2) provide leadership and direction in the development, evaluation,

and institutional-level management of the R&D Department;

3) spearhead the development of policies relating to the conduct of

R&D enhancement program;

4) prepare and administer the budget for the R&D Department;

5) make recommendations on all personnel actions within the R&D

Department; 6) review and recommend approval of all R&D

proposals for external funding routed through the Department for

approval and endorsement by the Office of the President;