Functions
The OVCAA assists the Chancellor in coordinating and reviewing the instruction and student programs of the University. The Office also assists in the formulation and implementation of University academic policies, rules, standards and basic procedures and supports in the establishment of linkages with government and other outside agencies.
Vision
A community of dedicated and responsive professionals committed to the pursuit of honor and excellence in instruction
Mission
- Oversee the institution and implementation of curricular programs
- Develop and implement policies on student recruitment, admission, promotion, and retention
- Provide leadership in developing and adopting novel and effective teaching paradigms
- Monitor instruction resources and facilities
- Formulate and implement faculty and academic staff development programs
- Promote the establishment of linkages and networking with government and other outside agencies
History
The creation of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs was approved by the University of the Philippines Board of Regents in its meeting held on February 26, 1977. The following Units/Offices were directly under the supervision of the OVCAA:
- Office of Student Affairs
- Office of the Director of Instruction
- Office of the Director of Research
- Office of the Director of Extension
- Office of the University Registrar
- University Library
- University Publication Office
The OVCAA was renamed Office of the Vice Chancellor for Instruction (OVCI) when the reorganization of UPLB administration was approved by the BOR in its meeting held on October 23, 1997. This resulted also in the abolition of the Office of the Director of Instruction and the transfer of its functions to the OVCI. The Offices of the Directors of Research and Extension were subsequently transferred to the newly created Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension.
On 12 April 2013, the BOR approved the change of name of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Instruction (OVCI) to its original name as the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA). The change of name did not entail any changes in the functions and responsibilities of the unit. This is in recognition of OVCAA as a more appropriate name reflective of the functions of OVCI and to be consistent with the UP system-wide nomenclature for similar offices in other constituent universities.
Former Vice Chancellors
Arturo A. Gomez
1977-1979
Higino A. Ables
1979-1985
Edwin A. Magallona
1985-1989
William G. Padolina
1989-1991
Fernando F. Sanchez, Sr.
1991-1994
Emiliana N. Bernardo
1993-2000
Erlinda S. Paterno
2000-2002
Ernesto V. Carpio
2003-2005
Rita P. Laude
2005-2011
Oscar B. Zamora
2011-2014
Portia G. Lapitan
2015-2020
Former Assistants to the Vice Chancellors
Grace D. De Ocampo
2009-2010
Rolando G. Panopio
2010-2014
