Empowering Representation and Upholding Integrity for Lasting Peace and Justice

Elected Representation

The University of Mindanao has established various mechanisms for employee representation to promote SDG No. 16. Faculty members can raise their concerns through the Faculty Supreme Council (FSC), a platform dedicated to addressing faculty-related issues. Non-Teaching Personnel (NTPs) have representation through the University of Mindanao Administrative Employee Association (UMAEA), providing a voice for NTP concerns.

Both the FSC and UMAEA are represented by the Labor Management Council (LMC), which meets monthly. This council comprises officers from both organizations alongside university management members. The LMC serves as a forum where employees can raise issues directly with the administration while management shares updates from the university's board. This structure encourages open dialogue and contributes to maintaining industrial peace and harmony within the institution.

Students' Union

Students at the University of Mindanao are represented by specific governing bodies. Each college has its own College Student Government (CSG), which addresses student concerns and liaises with college deans to resolve them. This council supervises eleven college student governments, fostering lifelong learning and character development among students.

The Council of Student Organizations (CSO) oversees student organizations, addressing collective concerns and reporting directly to the Office of Student Affairs (OSA). This council represents seventy-five accredited student organizations and their members. Both the CSG and CSO work to promote peace, harmony, and active student participation, contributing to SDG 16's goals.

Participatory Bodies for Stakeholder Engagement

The University of Mindanao contributes to the United Nations' SDG goals through its academic offerings. The College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) provides programs like the Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Security Management. The CCJE graduated 239 students from December 2022 to May 2023 and 393 students from December 2023 to May 2024.

The university also integrates the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program into its curriculum, in line with the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001 (Republic Act 9163). ROTC instills principles of peace, justice, and public service, producing over 700 reserve officers in the 2023-2024 academic year prepared to contribute to community and national welfare.

The College of Law (CoL) produced 20 Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctor graduates in May 2023 and 2024, respectively, further supporting SDG No. 16 by developing graduates committed to peace, justice, and institutional integrity.

University Principles on Corruption and Bribery

UM upholds strong anti-corruption and anti-bribery principles in alignment with its core values. According to the Student Handbook 2023 (pages 6-7), "Honesty and Integrity" are fundamental, fostering virtues of propriety, trustworthiness, and integrity among university stakeholders. This commitment reflects the university's dedication to achieving SDG No. 16.

Academic Freedom Policy

The University of Mindanao promotes academic freedom for all stakeholders, aligning with its core value of "open education." Students and faculty are encouraged to pursue and share research freely. The UM Research Manual 2022 (page 4) states, "It nurtures research culture among faculty, staff, and students, demonstrating a love for truth and upholding values of rigor, artistry, and ethics." This policy supports UM’s goal of generating impactful knowledge to improve quality of life.

Publish Financial Data

The 2023 Presidential Report includes the university's financial ratios, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and credibility, contributing to the fulfillment of SDG No. 16.