SERVICES
The Padayon UP (The UP Public Service Office) shall principally coordinate and mobilize the resources of the University to respond promptly and efficiently to the demands of public service and develop relevant networking and support from the different “publics” of the University.
The Padayon UP shall:
- Coordinate and monitor all public service modalities and volunteer programs throughout the UP System, help document the various public service activities of the University, and in cooperation with the UP System Information Office, disseminate these activities, programs and information to the UP community, other universities, policy makers, local governments, and the general public;
- Assist CUs in initiating, implementing and evaluating public service initiatives toward developing a relevant, strategic, sustainable and systematic public service program consistent with the mandate of RA9500 and promotion of the One UP;
- Review the conduct of public service activities and programs and recommend to the President policies to ensure system-wide replication of successful programs, fund innovative activities, and create an award system for individuals and programs that increase institutional visibility for UP consistent with the promotion of One UP;
- Transmit to appropriate agencies for timely legislative, executive, or private sector action such policy studies emanating from UP CUS, research units, extension projects, including those generated from evaluation and impact assessments of public service projects; and
- Upon instructions of the President, coordinate the delivery of immediate, focused and strategic technical assistance to various publics that need assistance.
Internal and External Stakeholders
Internal Stakeholders- UP System offices
- Offices within Constituent Universities
- Faculty and staff
- Universities and members of the academe
- Private sector and industries
- Government offices
- Non-government organizations
- Research firms and think-tanks