Rector Magnificus of the University of Santo Tomas information
Highest-ranking officer
Rector Magnificus of the University of Santo Tomas
Incumbent Richard Ang since 7 May 2020
Style
His Magnificence
Member of
Order of Preachers
Residence
University of Santo Tomas Main Building Sampaloc, Manila
Nominator
Members of the Order of Preachers of the University, the Academic Senate, and the Board of Trustees of the University
Appointer
Congregation for Catholic Education
Term length
4 years no term limit
Constituting instrument
Article 4 of Ex corde Ecclesiae; and Article 10 of the 2014 General Statutes of the University
Inaugural holder
Domingo González
Formation
ca. 1612
The Rector Magnificus of the University of Santo Tomas (pl. rectores magnifici) is the highest-ranking officer and chief administrator of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), the oldest and the largest Catholic university in Manila, Philippines. The rector typically sits as chief executive and chair of the university board of trustees. He exercises policy-making as well as general academic, managerial, and religious functions over all university academic and non-academic staff. His term lasts for four years and he is qualified for re-election for two or more terms.[1]
In theory, the highest official of the university is the chancellor, but his role is largely ceremonial and he does not exercise authority over the day-to-day operations of the university. The current Master of the Order of Preachers is the ex officio chancellor of the university and the Prior Provincial of the Dominican Province in the Philippines serves as his de facto vice.
The incumbent rector is the Richard Ang.[2]
^Asuncion, R.J.A. & Medenilla, S.R.P. (10 June 2008). "History of the Rectorship". The Varsitarian. LXXIX (12). Retrieved 25 March 2012.
^Salen, Laurd Menhard (7 May 2020). "Fr. Richard Ang, O.P. named 97th Rector Magnificus of UST". The Varsitarian. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
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