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Part 3 – Research & Development, Extension & Training Manual

3.3.9. Vice-Chair of the URC

3.3.9.1. Performs the duties and functions of the URC Chair in his/her absence; and
3.3.9.2. Performs other functions/duties as may be delegated to him by the Chair.
3.3.9.3. University Research Council (URC) Members - The URC is composed of College/Campus research
coordinators. The URC members shall:
3.3.9.3.1. Participate in the formulation/revision of commodities/research priorities, policies and action
plan of the Research Division.
3.3.9.3.2. Act as reviewers of all research proposals, recommend them for funding and implementation. A
University Research Council Review (URCR) is scheduled for this purpose.
3.3.9.3.3. Collect and forward to the Research Office proposals and monthly progress reports of
researchers.
3.3.9.3.4. Regularly monitor and evaluate ongoing researches. Monitoring and evaluation is done on a
quarterly basis.
3.3.9.3.5. Continuously encourage fellow college/campus employees to engage in research.
3.3.9.3.6. Perform other functions/duties as may be delegated to them by the Director for Research,
University President or Vice President for RDET.

3.3.10. Chairperson of University Extension Council (UEC)

3.3.10.1. Presides over all UEC meetings;
3.3.10.2. Initiates and coordinates the overall planning,
implementation and evaluation of the Extension and Linkage (EL) program of the entire
University;
3.3.10.3. Performs other duties related to the EL program.

3.3.11. Vice-Chairperson of the UEC
3.3.11.1. Performs the duties and functions of the UEC Chairman in his/her absence; and
3.3.11.2. Performs other functions/duties as may be delegated to him by the Chairman.

3.3.12. University Extension Council Members
3.3.12.1. Spearhead the planning, implementation and monitoring of the University’s extension services
programs/projects that are in line with the unified University development goals and which are
based on the needs of the community clientele;
3.3.12.2. Design and implement major extension services policies which are significant in the efficient and
effective implementation of extension services programs; and
3.3.12.3. Perform other functions/duties as may be delegated to him by the VP for RDET.

3.3.13. Secretariat Office
3.3.13.1. Assists in the supervision of the RDET administrative staff to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in
the day-to-day operations of the office;
3.3.13.2. Serves as the link between the RDET top management and the lower managerial/supervisory
officials;
3.3.13.3. Prepares communications/reports required/requested by the VP-RDET, RDET Directors and other
officials of the University;
3.3.13.4. Attends and records proceedings of all RDET management meetings;
3.3.13.5. Performs other duties as may be required by the top management.
3.3.13.6. Packages research proposals to be submitted to other funding agencies.

3.3.14. Science Research Specialist (SRS)
3.3.14.1. Packages research proposals for funding ;
3.3.14.2. Coordinates with all campus and College coordinators on matters related to research;
3.3.14.3. Follows-up the conduct of all researches;
3.3.14.4. Provides technical assistance to all researchers;
3.3.14.5. Documents, encodes and files for the research department;

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