Emerlinda Roman | |
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| 19th President of the University of the Philippines | |
| In office February 9, 2005 – February 10, 2011 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Francisco Nemenzo Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Alfredo E. Pascual |
| 7thChancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman | |
| In office 1999–2005 | |
| President | Francisco Nemenzo, Jr. (UP President) |
| Preceded by | Claro C. Llaguno |
| Succeeded by | Sergio S. Cao |
| 4thChancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman | |
| In office 1991–1993 | |
| President | José Abueva (UP President) |
| Preceded by | José Abueva |
| Succeeded by | Roger Posadas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1949-08-30)August 30, 1949 (age 76) |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Los Baños (B.S., 1972) University of the Philippines Diliman (MBA, 1977; DBA, 1989) |
| Profession | Educator |
Emerlinda Ramos–Roman (born August 30, 1949)[1] is a Filipino educator and university administrator who served as the 19thPresident of theUniversity of the Philippines from 2005 to 2011, becoming the first woman to hold such position.[2] Roman presently sits as the chairperson of the board of trustees of theInternational Rice Research Institute and is Professor Emerita at the Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business of theUniversity of the Philippines Diliman.
Roman took her secondary education (highschool) at the University of the Philippines Rural High School atLos Baños, Laguna. Roman took her B.S. degree in agriculture at theUniversity of the Philippines Los Baños in 1972. She earned her master's degree inagribusiness management in 1977 and herDoctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree in 1989 from the College of Business Administration of theUniversity of the Philippines Diliman.
Apart from being a chancellor ofUP Diliman from 1991 to 1993, and then from 1999 to 2005, she also held various posts in the administration of theDiliman campus, including as the university secretary, vice-chancellor for administration, then vice-president for administration and a member of theUP Board of Regents.[3]
On November 17, 2004, the 12-member Board of Regents declared a 6–6 tie between Roman and her closest rival,Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Edgardo B. Espiritu. Among candidates for the presidency includes the English and Comparative Literature chairperson Dr. Consolacion R. Alaras, well-known lawyer[4] Soledad C. de Castro, former Mass Communication dean Dr. Georgina R. Encanto, formerUniversity of the East chancellor Dr. Ernesto S. de Castro, former Food Technology director Dr. Eduardo C. Sison, chemistry professor Dr. Ester A. Garcia, businessman and professor Dr. Federico M. Macaranas, political and economic analyst and commentatorProf. Solita C. Monsod, and retired JusticeAbraham F. Sarmiento.[1] In order to break the tie between Roman and Espiritu, another Board of Regents meeting was set on November 22, where she was elected over 7-5-vote unanimous decision.[5]
On February 9, 2005, she assumed the position as the president when her predecessor Francisco Nemenzo retired after 45 years of service to the university.[5]
Roman's presidency is known for the implementation of the 300% tuition fee increase—from the basic rate of P300 to P1000 per unit beginning 2007. The move was met with widespread protest within the university community. However, the Board of Regents (BOR) ratified the increase after moving the location of the BOR meeting from Quezon Hall to theUP College of Law without notification.
Her administration's policies included leasing out of university properties such as theU.P.–Ayala Land TechnoHub along Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City.
Roman has written and/or co-edited the following publications:[6]
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| Preceded by | President of theUniversity of the Philippines 2005–2011 | Succeeded by |