Tuesday, April 5, 2011

CHED ENDORSES PAARL"s 2011 BIGGEST SUMMER CONFERENCE

Republic of the Philippines
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

MEMORANDUM FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

TO: ALL CHED CENTRAL AND REGIONAL DIRECTORS
PRESIDENTS /HEADS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (HEIs)

SUBJECT: PARTICIPATION AT THE NATIONAL SUMMER CONFERENCE OF THE PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH LIBRARIANS (PAARL)
TO BE HELD ON APRIL 27-29, 2011 AT THE Lake Houses 1 & 2 of San Antonio Resort, Baybay Beach, Roxas City.


DATE: March 25, 2011

In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7722 otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994", this Office hereby endorses the subject undertaking for the support and participation of all concerned.

With the theme Library Tourism & Hospitality: The Business of Endearing Philippine Libraries and Information Centers to Publics, this activity primarily aims to draw a marketing landscape for libraries and information centers in bringing out a service differentiation, library hospitality plus successful repeat service.

A registration fee of Five Thousand Pesos (Php. 5,000.00) for live in participants and Four Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php. 4,500.00) for live-out participants shall be charged from each delegate inclusive of seminar kits, meals and certificate of participation.

Participation of officials, employees and students from private higher education institutions shall be VOLUNTARY. Official and employees of State and Local Universities and Colleges (SUCs and LUCs) who will participate in this activity should have prior approval from the President/Head of the concerned institution and are hereby reminded to observe proper use of government funds provided undeer the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) National Budget Circular No. 486 and Administrative Order No. 103.

For registration, further information and/or inquiries, you may coordinate with Mr. Roderick Ramos (0918-731-8010 or 524-46-11 local 640), Ms. Sonia Gementiza (0915-605-9863 or 844-9116 local 3060) or Ms. Sharon Esposo (434-8638).

With dissemination of this memorandum is desired.

Patricia B. Licuanan, Ph.D. (signed)

Higher Education Development Center Building, CP Garcia Ave. UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines