Report of the Student Regent on the 1305th BOR Meeting

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Report of the Student Regent on the 1305th BOR Meeting

(BOR Room, Quezon Hall, 29 January 2015, 9:10 AM)

This is the first time that the members of the BOR have been furnished a copy of the

Summary of the BOR Decisions by the Office of the Secretary of the University (OSU).

This report would discuss only pertinent issues deliberated during the BOR meeting.

Attached in this report is the aforementioned Summary of the Decisions for thereaders’ perusal (Appendix A).

PRESENTATIONS

All agenda items under the Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes were tabled

under Presentations.

Implementation Plan of the Proposed Establishment of a UP Los Baños College

of Agriculture in Mindanao

Chancellor Fernando Sanchez Jr. of UPLB, together with Dr. Domingo Angeles, Dean

of the College of Agriculture (CA), and Dr. Jose Camacho, Dean of the Graduate

School (GS), explained the initial implementation plan of the planned extension

program of CA in Panabo City, Davao Del Norte. The said program is a collaboration

between the College of Agriculture and Graduate School of UPLB, with Anflo

Management Investment Corporation (Anflocor) as the Principal Donor of land in the

said area. For its pilot run, the University shall offer the Masters of Science in

Entomology Program, where classes will be held in an Anflocor Office in Davao City.

The presentation of the proponents is attached in this report, and the Memorandum ofUnderstanding between UP and Anflocor as Appendix B and C respectively.

UPLB would initially offer a graduate program as they expected that the number of

potential undergraduate students to enrol would be minimal due to the effect of the K

to 12 program. However, they affirmed to the Board that eventually they shall offer BS

Agriculture program in Mindanao, in which UPLB shall collaborate with UP Mindanao

for other non-agriculture courses that students shall take.

During past meetings of the BOR, several Regents have asked what Anflocor expectsto gain from the University aside from the naming rights of the building to be


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constructed. For instance, Regent Rep. Roman Romulo maintained during previous

BOR meets that all research gains must be owned by UP and not by Anflocor. 1 Due

to several doubts regarding the program, Student Regent Neill John Macuha asked

again what Anflocor would want to gain from this collaboration, in order to clear some

doubts. Dean Angeles clarified that while Anflocor would shoulder the land andbuilding expenses, the design and specifications of it would be administered by UPLB.

In addition, Anflocor, being an agro-industrial company, reached out to UP in order to

bring the UP brand of education closer to them, in turn making the necessary trainings

more accessible to them. Dean Angeles further clarified, that whatever cost that the

education to their employees would be paid by them, expecting no discounts from the

University.

Staff Regent Anna Razel Ramirez than clarified whether there would be available

items for the support staff for the extension program. President Alfredo Pascual

assured the Staff Regent that the current Administration would be looking into the

matter. In the end, the BOR noted the implementation plan pending the final MOA with

Anflocor. Meanwhile, as earlier stated, UPLB already commenced with the pilot

implementation.

Presentation of the Implementation Plan of the MOA betwwen UP and Smart

Communications Inc.

Dr. Annette Lagman, Team Leader of EIS under the eUP Program, together with

representatives from Smart Communications Inc. presented the implementation planof the previously approved Wi-Fi deal between Smart and UP. The full presentation is

attached as Appendix D.

Student Regent Macuha then asked the proponents on how students and other

stakeholders would avail of the service beyond the 30-minute free period that Smart

would provide. Representatives from Smart said that they would sell Wi-Fi cards that

would be available in different areas in the campus. President Pascual then added

that several issues raised during the previous meetings are still being negotiated with

Smart, such as the extension of the free service up to one hour, and added whitelisted

sites that would be available for free. He further added that Smart already agreed to

pay for the full cost of the electricity of the Wi-Fi service. The BOR approved the

Implementation Plan as presented.

Presentation of the Strategic Initiatives

As per the request of Regents Magdaleno Albarracin Jr., and Gizela Gonzalez-

Montinola, President Pascual discussed the initiatives that are being done, or already

1 Regent Rep. Roman Romulo was absent during the meeting.


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finished during his term. The OSR is still in the process of requesting the presentation

of the President, and will be uploaded as soon as possible.

OTHER MATTERS

Request of UP Los Baños for Authority to Use 69.9998 hectare Area as SpecialEconomic Zone for at least Twenty-five Years

Chancellor Sanchez, together with two additional resource persons, was invited topresent on the said request. To note, it was Vice President Elvira Zamora, in referenceto a letter by Dr. Sanchez, who endorsed the said request to the President for theconsideration of the BOR. Pertinent documents regarding the presentation is attachedas Appendix E.

Before the presentation, SR Macuha asked that the decision of the BOR be deferredin order to commence some consultations with UPLB Constituents who did not evenknow about the proposal. Citing the previous BOR decision that controversial items inthe BOR meeting that the Regents did not have ample time of studying may bedeferred by the BOR. SR Macuha noted that the BOR were only furnished of thedocuments of the SEZ application the night before the scheduled meet. Staff RegentRamirez re-echoed the same sentiments as according to her, Union members in UPLBdid not even know about the SEZ. Vice President Zamora appealed to the BOR not todefer the approval of the SEZ as there was a previously approved 155.8 ha of land asScience and Technology Park, where the almost 70 ha would be derived from.President Pascual was also wary of the request for deferment as the BOR changes itscomposition, thereby bound to implement those that are previously approved. Char

Licuanan then clarified that as much as she understands the sentiments of theSectoral Regent, there must also be a balance as continuous consultation wouldhamper developments in the University. She then asked the Chancellor to proceedwith their presentation, and let the BOR to decide whether to defer afterwards.

Former Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension, Dr. Enrico Supangco, presentedto the BOR a drone-shot video of the lot that would be utilized as the SEZ. Accordingto him, the land is basically idle, with some experimental farms that would be affected.When asked whether consultations have already been done, the proponentsanswered in affirmative as it is a requirement of the PEZA to have consultations withthe community. However, when asked whether students, faculty, and staff have been

consulted, they clarified that only stakeholders were present in the consultativemeetings. SR Macuha further asked whether REPS have asked for their opinion onthe matter as the project claims technical transfer. The proponents said no, andadmitted that the project would generate income for the University.

SR Macuha then reiterated his position to defer the matter in order to gather moreinformation on the matter. Staff Regent supported this, in which, Regent Senator PiaCayetano agreed as she herself had no time to study it further. However, Regent Sen.Cayetano would be more willing to decide should the proponents discuss it a littlefurther. After the detailed discussion, and further arguments to defer the matter, ChairLicuanan called for a vote whether to defer the BOR decision or not, with six Regents


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agreeing to proceed with the decision2. On whether to approve the Request of UPLBto declare the SEZ, SR Macuha objected, while Staff Regent Ramirez abstained todecide, all of the remaining Regents voted otherwise.

SR Macuha moved to adjourn the meeting. Regent Montinola then suggested to the

Student Regent to discuss the issues with the Chancellor on some other time. BothSR and Chancellor Sanchez agreed on this.

For the students and the people,

NEILL JOHN G. MACUHAStudent Regent

2 Chair Licuanan, Pres. Pascual, Regents Cayetano, Albarracin, Gonzalez Montinola and Rivera voted to yes to

decide the on the matter immediately. SR Macuha and Staff Regent Ramirez voted to defer.


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APPENDIX A


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Implementation Plan of

the Proposed UPLB-CA

Panabo City Campus

Prepared by UPLB Chancellor Fernando C. Sanchez Jr.,

for the 1305th Regular Meeting of the UP Board of Regents

29 January 2015, UP Diliman, Quezon City

University of the Philippines Los Baños

College, Laguna 4031 Philippines

APPENDIX B


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Background and Rationale

• In 2014, the Antonio Floreindo Management

and Investment Corporation (ANFLOCOR), areputable agri-based and realty company

generally engaged in agriculture, proposed

to forge an academic partnership with UPLB

through the College of Agriculture to bringthe UP quality of education to Mindanao

particularly in the Province of Davao del

Norte.


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• Mindanao has a strong agri-industrial

economy.• Must be supported with innovations and

programs that will ensure higherproductivity and employmentopportunities.

• Need to intensify promotion of AFF-relatedcourses necessary for human capitalbuildup.


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• Establishment of an agriculture satellite

campus will provide higher educationopportunities to students.

• It will provide life-long learning

opportunities for business constituents.

• It will allow UP to strengthen is institutionalfootprint in the Region.


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Overall Objective

To provide high quality agriculture education

in agriculture to students in Mindanao and tosupport human resource development in

agriculture in the Region.


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Specific Objectives

• Serve as catalyst for creating opportunity for

collaboration in research and training programsbetween the academe and the industry;

• Create entrepreneurial opportunities through the

offering of appropriate education and training

programs;

• Perform leadership role in plantation economyand provide support to local agriculture

industries;


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Specific Objectives

• Generate new knowledge and technologies

through inter-disciplinary research programs;• Strengthen research cooperation between the

academe and industry stakeholders;

• Offer relevant curricular and specialized short-

and long-term duration training programs;

• Upgrade manpower skills through continuing

education programs;


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Location

• The satellite campus is located in Panabo City,

Davao del Norte Province – a growth point andvibrant development center in the Region.

• ANFLOCOR donated a portion of its landholdings

in favor of the UPLB.


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Location


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Location

Map of Panabo City in Davao del Norte.


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Location

Panoramic view of the site for the satellite campus.


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Location

Panoramic view of the site for the satellite campus.


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Degree Program Offering

Degree Program BS Agriculture

Mode of Delivery ResidentialProgram Structure General Education Courses

Agriculture Core Courses - 32

Foundation Courses - 39

Major Core Courses - 18

Specialized Courses - 12

Electives - 18Thesis/Practicum – 6

Fields of Specialization Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil

Science, Plant Pathology,

Entomology

Admission Requirement UPCAT


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• In view of the reduced number of new freshmen in

2015 to 2017, it was suggested that an off-campus

graduate education program can be offeredinstead to make the proposed Campus operational.

• The recommendation was made in the spirit of

UP’s new charter: one of being a research

university.

•

The proposed off-campus graduate educationprogram will provide the University a strong

industry-academe partnership.

The proposal to offer the off-campus graduate education program was agreed upon during

a meeting on August 15, 2014 at the Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman.


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The Off-Campus Graduate

Degree Program

Management of the ProgramUPLB ANFLOCOR

• Admission

• Program design/structure

• Faculty deployment

•

Coordination• Monitoring

• A UPLB coordinator will be

assigned in the

management and

administrative matters .

• Administrative support and

logistical assistance in

providing classroom,

laboratories, equipmentand facilities

• ANFLOCOR will assign a

liaison officer while the

program is being

implemented.


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Administrative Requirements

• Financial support/scholarships

• Classrooms, equipment, laboratory facilities

• Administrative support


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Financial Requirements of the Off-

Campus Graduate Program Offering ITEM COST/WK NO. OF WKS NO. OF FACULTY TOTAL COST

Airfare 8,000.00 4 4 128,000.00

Local transport* 440.00 4 4 7,040.00

Meals 800.00 4 4 12,800.00

Accommodation 1,200.00 4 4 19,200.00

TOTAL 167,040.00

ITEM COST/WK NO. OF WEEKS COST NO. OF

FACULTY

COST

Honoraria 6,720.00* 4 26,880.00 4 107,520.00

*Rate: P500.00/hr x 8hrs/day x 2 days (Saturday, Sunday) = P8,000.00 + 12% tax = P8,960.00

P8,960.00 x 3units = P26,880.00/4 weeks = P6,720.

GRAND TOTAL 274, 560.00


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Cost of per Student COURSE UNITS/COURSE RATE/UNIT NO. OF

STUDENTS

TOTAL COST

ENT101 3.0 1,000.0010

30,000.00

ENT 140 3.0 1,000.00 10 30,000.00

ENT 251 3.0 1,000.00 10 30,000.00

ENT 271 3.0 1,000.00 10 30,000.00

SUBTOTAL 120, 040.00

COURSE RATE NO. OF

STUDENTS

TOTAL COST

MISC FEE 1,015.00 10 10,150.00

APPLICATION FEE 500.00 10 5,000.00

DEPOSIT AND ID 260.00 10 2,600.00

STUDENT FUND 45.50 10 455.00

LAB FEES

SUBTOTAL 109,205.00

Grand Total:

P229, 245.00


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Projected Enrollment

YR 1

YR 2

YR 3

YR 4

YR 5

10 15 20 25 30

The projected increase is due to

- massive marketing of the program

- availability of scholarship and research/thesis support

- construction of classroom, learning and

laboratory facilities in Panabo City


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Program Structure

Week Date CourseNumber of Hours

FacultyLecture Lab

1 Jan 31/Feb 1 ENT 101 8 12 CdR Medina

2 Feb 7/8 ENT 101 8 12 CdR Medina



5 Feb 28/Mar 1 ENT 140 8 12 SA Yap

6 Mar 7/8 ENT 140 8 12 SA Yap

7 Mar 14/15 ENT 140 8 12 SA Yap

8 Mar 21/22 ENT 140 8 12 SA Yap

9 Mar 28/29 ENT 251 8 12 LRI Velasco


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Program Structure

Week Date CourseNumber of Hours

FacultyLecture Lab

10 Apr 4/5 HOLY WEEK

11 Apr 11/12 ENT 251 6 LRI Velasco



14 May 2/3 ENT 271 AC Sumalde





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Thank You!


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APPENDIX C


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Technical and Construction PlanUP and Smart

APPENDIX D


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CAMPUS Buildings Hot Spots AP COUNT

UP Diliman 29 39 51

UP Manila 7 9 13UP Baguio 3 3 6

UP Los Banos 13 15 20

UP Open University 1 2 3

UP Visayas – Iloilo 3 5 7

UP Visayas - Miag-ao 6 7 8

UP Cebu 3 5 8

UP Mindanao 3 3 4Total 120

Summary of Initial WiFi Access Point (AP) Count


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UP Diliman Site Locations Coverage

Drawing Bldg, 2F Open Area 1F

Lobby

2F Wai2ng Area- 3F Open Area

1st Garden- 2nd Garden

Bldg1 Hallway

Lobby- 2F, 3F, 4F Study area Enrique Hall- Hall & Activity Center

Lobby

Nipa Hut- Gym Outdoor

3f Lobby

Ground East- West Wing GF Open Area- Hallway

Garden

Steps

Steps, GF/2F Lobby

1F/2F Lobby

Hallway

Lobby

Couch area, Waiting area

Waiting area

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20. 21.

22.

23.

24.

25. 26.

27.

28.

College of Architecture

College of Arts & Letters

Asian Institute of Tourism

College of Business Administration

School of Economics

College of EducationCollege of Engineering

College of Fine Arts

College of Home Economics

College of Human Kinetics

College of Law

University LibraryCollege of Mass Communication

College of Public Administration

College of Science

College of Social Sciences & Philosophy

College of Social Work & Community Development

School of Statistics

Ilang-ilang Dorm

Kalayaan Dorm

Kamia Dorm

Yakal Dorm

Centennial Dorm

Quezon Hall

Office of the University Registrar

Vinzons Hall

UPIS

Sunken Garden

Ilang-ilang

Resid2en0ce

Hall

21

19 23

18 14

13

11

29

25 QuezonHall

12

27

17

UP Integrated

Scho2ol8G7-12

22

26

TV room, Area 2, Area 3,

Steps & Lobby

Outdoor

Step

Conf Room, Office of the President

16 GF wai2ng area

Benches

Grades 7-12 Lobby

Garden lot


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UP Visayas Miag-aoCampus Site Locations Coverage

Walkway,Hallway

1. Audio Vision Hall

Lobby Open Area 2. College of Arts and Sciences

Open Area 3. College of Engineering

Hallway & Lobby 4. College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences

Fraternity & Org 5. College Union Building

Lobby 6. Miagao Dorm


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Small Indoor Access Point

Wall Mount

4.5” (W) x 5.5” (L) x 1.25” (H)

129g Weight

ACCESS POINTS


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BANDWIDTH

SSID INITIAL BANDWIDTH

_PLDT-SMART WIFI Small Scale: 10MbpsMedium Scale: 20Mbps

_UP To Be Determined


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INITIAL UP WHITELISTED SITES URL

1 www.uplb.edu.ph

2 mail.uplb.edu.ph

3 lists.uplb.edu.ph

4 liham.uplb.edu.ph

5 ilib.uplb.edu.ph

6 ilib.upv.edu.ph

7 crs.upv.edu.ph

8 www.upv.edu.ph

9 www.upcebu.edu.ph

10 mail.upd.edu.ph

11 vpn.upd.edu.ph

12 openvpn.upd.edu.ph

13 upd.edu.ph

14 crs.upd.edu.ph

15 uvle.upd.edu.ph

16 coe.upd.edu.ph

17 ilib.upd.edu.ph

18 dilnet.upd.edu.ph

19 engglib.upd.edu.ph

20 lawlib.upd.edu.ph

21 isktreaming.upd.edu.ph

22 oc.upd.edu.ph

23 our.upd.edu.ph

24 www.upmin.edu.ph

25 library.upmin.edu.ph

26 our.upmin.edu.ph

27 ilib.upmin.edu.ph

28 crsnew.upmin.edu.ph

29 crs2.upb.edu.ph

30 www.upb.edu.ph

31 ilib.upb.edu.ph

32 www2.upou.edu.ph

33 myportal.upou.edu.ph

34 www.upm.edu.ph

35 www.pgh.gov.ph

36 ilib.upm.edu.ph

37 sais.up.edu.ph

38 hris.up.edu.ph

39 fmis.up.edu.ph

40 eis.up.edu.ph

41 ebs.up.edu.ph

42 sts.up.edu.ph

43 dts.up.edu.ph

44 e.up.edu.ph

45 www.itdc.up.edu.ph


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INITIAL UP WHITELISTED SITES URL

46 mail.up.edu.ph

47 outlook.up.edu.ph

48 vpn.up.edu.ph

49 vcon.up.edu.ph

50 up.edu.ph / www.up.edu.ph

51 frevs.up.edu.ph

52 fregent.up.edu.ph / fr.up.edu.ph

53 sregent.up.edu.ph

54 pgc.up.edu.ph

55 upis.upd.edu.ph

56 calendar.up.edu.ph

57 sites.up.edu.ph

58 docs.up.edu.ph


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APPENDIX E


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Documents

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