Emerlinda R. Roman

Emerlinda Roman

Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman
19th President of the University of the Philippines
In office
February 9, 2005  February 10, 2011
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Preceded by Francisco Nemenzo, Jr.
Succeeded by Alfredo E. Pascual
7th Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman
In office
1999–2005
President Francisco Nemenzo, Jr. (UP President)
Preceded by Claro C. Llaguno
Succeeded by Sergio S. Cao
4th Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman
In office
1991–1993
President José V. Abueva (UP President)
Preceded by José V. Abueva
Succeeded by Roger Posadas
Personal details
Born (1949-08-30) August 30, 1949
Alma mater University of the Philippines Los Baños (B.S., 1972)
University of the Philippines Diliman (MBA, 1977; DBA, 1989)
Profession Educator

Emerlinda RamosRoman (born August 30, 1949)[1] is a professor of business administration, and was President of the University of the Philippines from 2005 to 2011, becoming the first woman to hold such position.[2] Roman presently sits as the chairperson of the board of trustees of the International Rice Research Institute.

Education

Roman took her B.S. degree in agriculture at the University of the Philippines Los Baños in 1972. She earned her master's degree in agribusiness management in 1977 and her Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree in 1989 from the College of Business Administration of the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Career

Academe

Apart from being a chancellor of UP Diliman from 1991 to 1993, and then from 1999 to 2005, she also held various posts in the administration of the Diliman campus, including as the university secretary, vice-chancellor for administration, then vice-president for administration and a member of the UP Board of Regents.[3]

Election as UP President

On November 17, 2004, the 12-manned Board of Regents declared a 6–6 tie between Roman and her closest rival, Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Edgardo B. Espiritu. Among candidates for the presidency includes the English and Comparative Literature chairperson Dr. Consolacion R. Alaras, well-known lawyer[4] Soledad C. de Castro, former Mass Communication dean Dr. Georgina R. Encanto, former University of the East chancellor Dr. Ernesto S. de Castro, former Food Technology director Dr. Eduardo C. Sison, chemistry professor Dr. Ester A. Garcia, businessman and professor Dr. Federico M. Macaranas, political and economic analyst and commentator Prof. Solita C. Monsod, and retired Justice Abraham F. Sarmiento.[1] In order to break the tie between Roman and Espiritu, another Board of Regents meeting was set on November 22, where she was elected over 7-5-vote unanimous decision.[5]

On February 9, 2005, she assumed the position as the president when her successor Francisco Nemenzo retired after 45 years of service to the university.[5]

Centennial presidency

Roman's presidency is known for the implementation of the 300% tuition fee increase—from the basic rate of P300 to P1000 per unit beginning 2007. The move was met with widespread protest within the university community. However, the Board of Regents (BOR) ratified the increase after moving the location of the BOR meeting from Quezon Hall to the UP College of Law without notification.

Her administration's policies included leasing out of university properties such as the U.P.–Ayala Land TechnoHubalong Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City.

Publications

Roman has written and/or co-edited the following publications:[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "2004 Search for UP President". UP System. Retrieved 3 December 2010.
  2. President Emerlinda R. Roman "The Centennial President" at the Wayback Machine (archived March 31, 2008) "President Emerlinda R. Roman - "The Centennial President"". University of the Philippines.
  3. http://www.irri.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=8688:emerlinda-r-roman&lang=en
  4. Requejo, Rey (10 August 2010). "EO on midnight appointments bucked". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved 3 December 2010.
  5. 1 2 Romualdo, Arlyn. "http://www.up.edu.ph/oldsystem/roman_19th.htm". Retrieved 3 December 2010. External link in |title= (help)
  6. "Emerlinda Roman". UP College of Business Administration. Retrieved 3 December 2010.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Francisco Nemenzo, Jr.
President of the University of the Philippines
20052011
Succeeded by
Alfredo E. Pascual
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