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Vice President for Mission Integration

Benjamin Gerardo T Tolosa Jr
Vice President

Dr Benjamin “Benjie” Gerardo T Tolosa Jr (AB Eco '83) is the current Vice President for Mission Integration.

Dr Tolosa is no stranger to the Ateneo community. Having worked and taught in the University since 1983, Benjie brings with him a wealth of experience as a seasoned faculty and administrator steeped in Jesuit tradition and Ignatian values. Benjie is Professor of Political Science, Development Studies, and Economics. Since 2016, he has served the University as Associate Dean for the Core Curriculum overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of the undergraduate core curriculum – the heart of Ateneo Education. The new curriculum incorporated the changes brought about by the K-12 basic education reform and the new requirements of the revised CHED General Education (GE) curriculum, while ensuring the distinctive Ignatian character of Ateneo education in its curricular framework and integrated formation program. Dr Tolosa was chair of the Political Science Department (2001-2007), and founding Director of the Development Studies Program (1987-1994). He was also a Senior Fellow and Project Director of the Pugadlawin Political Education and Engagement for Democratization Project of the Ateneo School of Government (2008-2015). Among his fields of interest in teaching are international political economy, global governance, and the politics of development.

Benjie holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Minnesota, US (2001), an MA in Development Studies from the University of East Anglia, UK (1987), and an AB in Economics (Honors Program), Magna Cum Laude, from Ateneo de Manila University (1983).

Mission and Social Development Updates

40 Days of Lent: Day 27

40 Days of Lent: Day 27

"Perhaps we cannot always, or ever, forgive as how Jesus did it so fully and readily. But since we were created by the Divine Lord, we do have in our core what makes forgiveness possible. And so who do you need to forgive? What do you need to forgive in others and maybe even yourself?"

Women's Month 2023

UGDO Bulletin : Women's Month

The Ateneo de Manila University celebrates the Women of Ateneo and their contribution to the University in the last five decades with the theme "Innovation...

40 Days of Lent: Day 28

40 Days of Lent: Day 28

"Who are the women in your life, perhaps those who have cared for you, sacrificed to give you what’s better, and showed you hope and love? How have they contributed to your well-being? What part in your story and mission do they play? Today may be a good time to thank them, relish their presence and pray for them."

40 Days of Lent: Day 29

40 Days of Lent: Day 29

"What are reasons to smile today? What are your memories, experiences and encounters that brought genuine laughter? If possible, perhaps make a list of 29 or more of these to give your soul much-needed reprieve from the heavy things in life."