Faculty Regent Early Sol Gadong held consultations with UP Mindanao faculty members, REPS, and officials in the Ikot Unyon Serye, KAAYOHAN (Kausap, Payo, at Huntahan), organized by the Office of the Faculty Regent in coordination with the All U.P. Academic Employees Union (AUPAEU)-UP Mindanao, and held at the UP Mindanao CHSS Audio-Visual Room on March 10, 2025.
The topics discussed with Regent Gadong included the General Education core curriculum, policies for new personnel items, collegiality, and the academic freedom committee. Some suggestions also put forward related to communication, representation, consideration for length of service, and a work-life balance. Opportunities for acquiring new laptops, a union office, and additional REPS (research, extension, and professional services) personnel, such as health service personnel and librarians, were suggested.
Chancellor Murao responded to the concerns with Regent Gadong and invited the faculty and REPS sector to participate and contribute to the upcoming university strategic planning.
The top photo shows Regent Gadong (center) and the UP Mindanao faculty and REPS at the Ikot Unyon Serye, KAAYOHAN assembly on March 10, 2025.
AUPAEU-UP Mindanao Chapter President Asst. Prof. Rommel Real opens the meeting
Faculty Regent Early Sol Gadong of UP Visayas
Vice Chancellor for Administration Leo Manuel Estana, Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao and Regent Early Sol Gadong before the start of the meeting