Functions

Vice-President for Research, Extension and Training (VP-RET)

1. Reports directly to the President; promotes the university’s mission, and provides the executive and administrative leadership for the Research, Extension, and Training
2. Evaluates and selects the RET directors / personnel, and recommends them to the University President for approval
3. Directs and supervises the different RET offices, namely:
   • Office for Research and Development;
   • Office for Extension and Training;
   • Knowledge Management Center;
   • Alternative Low Input Agricultural Systems (ALIAS) R&DE Center;
   • Tamarind R&DE Center;
   • Bamboo R&DE Center; and,
   • Other emerging R&DE Centers
4. Plans and oversees the implementation of programs, projects and activities of RET offices and approved policies on RET matters including the periodic monitoring and evaluation activities
5. Serves as Vice Chairman of the RET Council and presides over its meetings in the absence of the University President;
6. Directs review, formulation, revision and/or amendment of policies relating to RET matters for approval of the University President and endorsement to the RET Council for approval of the Board of Regents
7. Plays an active role in proposing and coordinating policies and procedures in the areas of contracting, inventions, copyrights, software, publications and on policies and procedures on animal and human use in research
8. Assumes a lead role in initiating and evaluating research ¬institutes/centers and extension linkages and collaboration for MOA and MOU formulations
9. Reviews and recommends work and financial plans of various RET Offices including their Annual Procurement Programs (APP) for supplies, materials and equipment outlays, in collaboration with the Vice President for Administration and Finance, the University Planning Officer and the Budget Officer for approval of the University President
10. Acts as chair of the Research and Development Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (RDMEC)
11. Performs routine functions pertaining to:
    • Approval of requests for travel on official business or on official time only for a period up to one (1) month of all RET personnel, upon the recommendation of the concerned RET Directors;
    • Approval of requests of RET personnel to participate in professional development activities for a period up to one (1) month, upon the recommendation of the concerned RET Director and/or Dean; and
    • Review and recommend to the Office of the University President the Office and Individual Performance Commitment Ratings (OPCR/IPCR) of the Heads of Offices under the Office of the Vice President for RET
12. Evaluates and recommends nominees for RET related trainings, awards/incentives, and the like for the University President's consideration and endorsement to the Board of Regents
13. Submits an annual report on research and extension and other related activities to the University President
14. Acts for the President on his/her absence or inability to act, undertake such additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the President

Functions

FUNCTIONS OF THE EXTENSION AND TRAINING OFFICE

A. General Function

The Extension and Training Office shall take charge for the implementation of extension programs in the university, community and its neighboring provinces.

B. Specific Functions

1. Implement the establishment of extension and training programs among the PSAU extension adopted barangays and schools;
2. Help the clientele communities to capacitate and improve their lives through the
implementation of feasible extension and training programs;
3. Help to intensify the participation of women through livelihood trainings and other extension activities;
4. Coordinate and supervise overall aspects of extension programs and activities;
5. Initiate plans to ensure a sustainable, profitable and competitive production such as food post-harvest processing and product development through clientele empowerment;
6. Perform such other function(s) that may be assigned by the Vice President for RET or the Office of the President.

6 Agenda

CHED 6 AGENDA/PROGRAM FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE IN EXTENSION

1. Extension for Food production and security
2. Extension in Environment, disaster prevention, preparedness and resiliency
3. Extension in Biodiversity and conservation
4. Extension in Smart analytics and engineering innovations
5. Extension in Translational health
6. Extension in Education

Program Strategies

PROGRAM STRATEGIES

1. Ensure a sustainable, profitable, and competitive food production, post-harvest, processing, and product development in Central Luzon through farmer empowerment.
2. Empower clientele with the necessary skills in environmental conservation, disaster prevention, preparedness and resiliency.
3. Protect and conserve the biodiversity and natural resources through educational programs.
4. Improve the health, nutrition, safety, and economic security of clienteles' families.
5. Prepare clientele to be productive, positive, and equipped with life skills for the future.

Personnel Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EXTENSION AND TRAINING PERSONNEL

A. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RET COUNCIL

1. Serves as the Advisory Board in implementing extension and training programs.
2. Approves or disapproves major changes in the organizational structure of the Extension and Training Office.
3. Recommends extension and training programs for implementation and for redirection to the Office of the President.

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF EXTENSION AND TRAINING

1. Coordinates with the President, Vice President for RET, and college deans on matters pertaining to the extension and training programs of the University.
2. Spearheads the direct planning, implementation and evaluation of extension and training programs along with the activities relevant to local, regional and national needs.
3. Assists in the planning and coordination with the other Colleges, Unit/Offices of the University and/or related agencies for a complementation scheme/networking/linkages for efficient utilization of available resources.
4. Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of activities of each college extension and training units and helps in the preparation of reports.
5. Other duties and responsibilities:

A. Recommends for the approval of the leave of absence and travel orders of the extension and training staff; and,

C. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EXTENSION AND TRAINING

1. Assists the Director of Extension and Training in the performance of general functions, duties and responsibilities;
2. In the absence of the Director, whether be on official business, on skeletal work force and work from home schedule or on leave, acts on matters pertinent to extension-related activities; and
3. Performs other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Director of Extension and Training and from other superiors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT CENTER-Coordinator

1. Coordinates with the Director of Extension and Training for the packaging of matured technologies derived from research outputs.
2. Develops and produces Information, Education & Communication materials.
3. Disseminates information technologies.
4. Produces quarterly issues of the RET Newsletter.
5. Submits year end reports to the office of the Director of Extension and Training.

E. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMUNITY RADIO STATION-Manager

1. Coordinates with the Director of Extension and Training pertaining to the operations of the Radio Station based on the work plan.
2. Develops plans, schedules and oversees the daily operations of the station.
3. Creates and broadcast development programs in the radio station with the Development Communication students (DevCom), in coordination with other Programs of the University.
4. Monitors and evaluates the programs of the station and meets all requirements and regulations with regards to programming.
5. Attends to queries/request of listeners to the radio station.
6. Trains volunteers, interns and other personnel of the radio station.
7. Submits year end reports to the office of the Director of Extension and Training.

F. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZER

1. Coordinates community-based activities such as pilot- testing of matured technologies, and Science and Technology-based farms (STBF), as directed by the Director of Extension and Training.
2. Facilitates the conduct of field days, farmers’ field school (FFS) activities, and others.
3. Prepares and submits project reports, monthly reports and other relevant documents to the Director of Extension and Training. Performs other related duties as needed or assigned by the immediate head.

G. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICE CLERK/STAFF

1. Responsible in receiving telephone calls, in-coming documents, communications, among others.
2. Processes/follow-ups requests, letters and other communications to the administration and other colleges.
3. Serves as custodian of all office equipment, materials and other important office supplies.

Organizational Chart

Staff Profile

AMALIA C. BRIONES, MAED
Assistant Director - Extension and Training Office

JULIETA M. GUMILET
Community Development Officer II - Extension and Training Office

EMMANUEL A. CABRAL
Community Organizer - Extension and Training Office

KNOWELL CARLO T. DAVID
Community Organizer - Extension and Training Office

GERALD S. TOLENTINO
Community Organizer - Extension and Training Office

ERICSON M. GUIAO
Community Organizer - Extension and Training Office

ALDRIN C. BAUTISTA
Community Organizer - Extension and Training Office

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