The Office of the Assistant to the Vice President for Graduate Education (OAVP-GE) is mandated to develop and implement policies and initiatives that advance academic excellence, innovation, and relevance in graduate education. It shall also facilitate inter-school collaboration to foster interdisciplinary learning and research, ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements, and promote a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment that empowers the graduate student community to thrive academically and professionally.

The AVPGE shall provide strategic leadership and oversight for all graduate programs across Higher Education. This includes: 

1. fostering inter-school synergy in programs and resources
2. setting institution-wide benchmarks for academic quality and continuous improvement
3. leading graduate education policy development and review, and
4. advocating for graduate education at the university and in external engagements. 
    

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Office Head and Staff

Anne Lan K Candelaria PhD
Assistant Vice President for Graduate Education

Wencie Jeanne SA Ong
Administrative Assistant

 

Policy Development and Quality Assurance Section

Ellenita E Abrantes
Policy Development and Quality Assurance Head

Sharlene Grace L Amigo
Graduate Education Data Analyst III

 

Graduate Programs and Curriculum Section

Miguel Martin R Vilchez
Graduate Programs and Curriculum Head

Admissions and Financial Aid 

Zheillah Mharie D Villuga
Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid Supervisor

Bernadette C Encisa
Graduate Admissions Assistant IV

Faith Angela T Himzon
Graduate Admissions Assistant IV

Mary Anne C Alad
Financial Aid Assistant IV

Curriculum and Academic Standards Support

Sophia Marie P Lumbad
Curriculum and Academic Standards Support Supervisor

Beatrice V Gutierrez
Curriculum and Academic Standards Support Assistant V

Graduate Student Life

Ana Victoria T Santiago
Senior Graduate Student Life Officer I