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Functions and Responsibilities

The University RDET Council shall be backstopped by a Technical
Working Committee (TWC) to review and recommend guidelines and
policies to the Council relative to research and development and

extension and training. The Committee shall be composed of the
following:

a. University Vice President for RDET as Chair;
b. University Research and Development and Extension Directors
as Vice Chairs;
c. Cluster RDET Coordinators, members
d. Campus RDET Coordinators, members and
e. Campus Researchers

2. Vice President for RDET

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

the University Directors for R&D and Extension. He is in charge with the
direct day-to-day management and supervision of the Research and
Extension operations. He manages the RDET resources for an effective
and efficient execution of R&D and Extension undertakings in the whole
University. More specifically, he shall:

o Develop and implement University-wide effective system of
planning, monitoring and evaluation of Research and
Development as well as Extension and Training Programs;

o Promote the integration of R&D and Extension functions and
enhance the participation of target clientele to create greater
impact of generated technologies;

o Spearhead in policy formulation needed to strengthen R&D and
Extension capability and provision of a healthy and conducive
environment for researchers and extension staff;