Advisory Committee on Sustainability
Role
Name
Current Designation Title
Chair
Adrian P. Ybanez, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research and Development
Co-chair
Edgar U. Tibay, Ph.D.
Vice President for Production, Extension and Business Affairs
Co-chair
Edwin A. Pilapil, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Co-chair
Jerlito A. Letrondo, LLB
Vice President for Administration
Member
Atty. Marvey J. Arnoco-Ocampo
OIC-Chief Administrative Officer
Member
Lynette Matea S. Camello, Ed.D.
University Director for Education for Sustainable Development
Member
Jorelyn P. Concepcion, Ed.D.
University Director for Community Extension
Member
Archiebald Baltazar B. Malaki, Ph.D.
Director for Center for Climate Change
Member
Jonathan C. Maglasang, Ph.D.
University Director for University Grants Administration
Member
Doris O. Gascon, D.A.
University Directory for Internationalization and ASEAN Integration
Member
Ryan C. Urbano, Ph.D.
University Director for Research and Development
PURPOSE
The President's Advisory Committee on Sustainability (PACS) is established to advise the president and key officials on University sustainability programs and policies.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
- To develop a sustainability policy, program and plans for the university, including goals, targets, priorities and metrics to assess progress;
- To prepare the annual sustainability report for presentation to the President and the different university councils;
- To monitor the implementation of the sustainability programs of the University;
- To actively forge and maintain local and international linkages for sustainability advancement;
- To form working groups for the different sustainability programs and plans as deemed relevant;
- To provide advice to the President, key officials or university councils related to sustainability opportunities and initiatives;
- To participate in their intercampus external collaborations, initiatives, surveys and other programs and projects as the President may deem necessary.
MEMBERSHIPS
Membership in the Committee shall be comprised of:
- Vice Presidents;
- Select University Directors, Deans and Center Directors;
- Faculty Representative (ideally the Faculty Regent); and
- Student Representative (ideally the Student Regent).
The individuals to be selected shall be identified by the President and Chair. All committee members other than the Chair and Co-chairs will serve a term of two years, renewable at the discretion of the President. The Chair can also act as the Sustainability Manager of the University.
ROLES OF THE CHAIRS AND CO-CHAIRS
The Chair or the Co-chairs shall preside over the Committee meetings, and have the authority to:
- Recommend the appointment of members to the PACS;
- Call meeting as necessary; and
- Form working groups as necessary, as determined by the PACS and the President.