01/06/2026
Philippine Normal University (PNU), recognized as the National Center for Teacher Education, recently held its regular second-quarter governance meetings. The Academic Council and the Administrative Council convened on May 28 and May 29, 2026, respectively, to deliberate on institutional policies, academic developments, and operational enhancements.
The Academic Council held its meeting virtually via Zoom on May 28, 2026, centering its generalized agenda on maintaining academic standards and updating educational frameworks. During the session, the council reviewed the endorsement of candidates for graduation and academic awardees for Term 2 of AY 2025-2026 across both the Manila and Visayas campuses. Discussions on curricular innovations featured proposals for new educational offerings, alongside structural changes to the National Service Training Program (NSTP) class formats.
Furthermore, the council deliberated on faculty workload guidelines. The agenda also covered academic and research policy updates, including amendments to guidelines for best theses and dissertations, revisions to the academic catalogue, and a proposed academic component for the university's Intellectual Property Policy. Additionally, a proposal for a special conferment of an Honoris Causa degree was likewise discussed.
Following the academic deliberations, the 67th PNU Administrative Council met via a blended modality on May 29, 2026. After the oath-taking of new council members, the body tackled an agenda heavily focused on institutional management and staff support. A primary focus was employee welfare, highlighted by the introduction of a PNU Wellness Leave Policy and revised incentives for distinguished researchers, outstanding research outputs, and faculty publications in high-impact journals.
The council also prioritized research and innovation infrastructure by discussing the establishment of an Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO), updates to research ethics review fees, and a revised university-wide Intellectual Property Policy. To ensure seamless operational and administrative upgrades, members reviewed a comprehensive University Communication Plan, updated coding guidelines, and various ISO-approved procedures across multiple offices. The meeting also addressed concerns on student and institutional support systems.
Section 10 of Republic Act 8292, otherwise known as the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, stipulates that the Academic Council shall โreview and recommend the curricular offerings and rules of discipline of the University subject to the appropriate action of the Board of Regents.โ
The said law likewise stipulates that the Administrative Council is tasked with reviewing and recommending to the Board of Regents โpolicies governing the administration, management, and development planning of the University or College for appropriate action.โ
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