Yumilka E. Filog, President of the Federated Student Supreme Council (FSSC), took her oath before Commissioner Canapi as the new member of the MPSPC Board of Trustees during the recently concluded its 128th Board of Trustees’ Meeting. The Oath taking was administered by the MPSPC BOT Chairperson, Commissioner Marita R. Canapi, and attended by all of the members of the Board at the Executive Conference Hall, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), C. P. Garcia Ave., UP Diliman, Quezon City on February 16, 2023.
A student trustee on the College’s Board of Trustees plays a critical role in bridging the gap between students and administration. Their presence ensures that student perspectives are included in decision-making, making policies more responsive to student needs. This role enhances communication, transparency, and trust between students and university leadership. Additionally, a student trustee brings fresh, innovative ideas that can contribute to positive changes on campus, while also gaining valuable leadership experience. Though challenges like limited experience and potential tokenism exist, a well-supported student trustee can have a meaningful impact on the College’s governance and campus culture.
The MPSPC Board of Trustees is composed of the following: (1) CHED Commissioner Marita R. Canapi, Chairperson; (2) Dr. Edgar G. Cue, College President; (3) Hon. Cyphrine Maxel Y. Dalog, representing Hon. Congressman Mark Go, Chairperson of the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education; (4) Dir. Demetrio P. Anduyan, CHED-CAR Regional Director; (5) Dir. Susan A. Sumbeling, NEDA-CAR Regional Director; (6) Dir. Nancy A. Bantog, DOST-CAR Regional Director; (7) Dir. Cameron P. Odsey, DA-CAR, Regional Executive Director; (Hon. Winston V. Calde, representing Hon. Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero, Chairperson of Senate Committee on Higher Technical and Vocational Education; (9) Hon. Yuri Lee D. Culallad, Private Sector Representative; (10) Hon. Susan S. Lopez Faculty Trustee; and (11) Hon. Yumilka E. Filog , FSSC President /Student Trustee.
During the said meeting, BOT members also approved proposals and resolutions both for academic and administrative concerns and other activities of the college for the year.
