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Part 3 – Research & Development, Extension & Training Manual

3.3. Duties and Responsibilities of RDET Personnel: The duties and responsibilities of each
RDET personnel are presented as follows:

3.3.1. University President

3.3.1.1. Executes policies and guidelines approved by the Board of Regents.
3.3.1.2. Presides over all CRC meetings
3.3.1.3. Performs other duties for the enhancement of the RDET Program of the University.

3.3.2. Vice-President for Research Development Extension and Training

3.3.2.1. Exercises general supervision and coordination of all RDET programs, projects, and activities of
the university;
3.3.2.2. Recommends and implements policies and guidelines governing RDET programs of the
university;
3.3.2.3. Spearheads the planning of programs for RDET activities.
3.3.2.4. Supervises the overall implementation of RDET programs of the university;
3.3.2.5. Coordinates, monitors and appraises the performance of the RDET units of the university
including those of the research centers/institutions established in the university and other
affiliate research agencies/ institutions;
3.3.2.6. Plans, promotes and carries out working relations and linkages with appropriate government
and non-government agencies and non-agency organizations;
3.3.2.7. Acts as Co-Chair of the University Research Council;
3.3.2.8. Approves terminal clearances and leaves of absences beyond 3 days to less than a month of all
RDET personnel
3.3.2.9. Performs other related functions as may be directed by the President:
3.3.2.10. Signs Obligations Slips of all RDET-related financial transactions
3.3.2.11. Approves use of RDET vehicle
3.3.2.12. Represents the President to Meetings, Conferences, etc when requested.

3.3.3. Director for Research and Development

3.3.3.1. Directs planning, implementation and evaluation of research programs and activities to insure
the effective technology derivation, development, packaging and publication.
3.3.3.2. Coordinates with the other units of the university and/or related agencies to bring about inter-
agency programs/complementation and efficient utilization of available resources through a
functional management information system.
3.3.3.3. In the absence of the VP for RDET, represents the Research unit in appropriate bodies/offices,
chairs staff meetings and resolves conflicts based on established policies and sound
management practices.
3.3.3.4. Heads the monitoring and evaluation of researches.
3.3.3.5. Other duties and responsibilities:
3.3.3.5.1. Signs the daily time records of all research personnel;
3.3.3.5.2. Approves the application of leaves of absence of not more than 3 days of research
personnel;
3.3.3.5.3. Recommends to VP-RDET approval of clearance papers of all research staff;
3.3.3.5.4. Recommends approval of itinerary of travel of research staff, Research Assistants (RAs) and
project coordinators;
3.3.3.5.5. Signs and submits reports of various research projects; and

3.3.4. Director for Extension and Linkage Services

3.3.4.1. Directs planning, implementation and evaluation of extension and training to ensure effective
technology promotion and dissemination in target communities;
3.3.4.2. Coordinates with other units of the university, local government units (LGUs), regional and
national government organizations, non-government organizations, people organizations (POs)
to bring about complementation and partnership;

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