REPS sa UP Mindanao

About REPS

The Research, Extension, and Professional Staff (REPS) are a vital component of the academic workforce in the University of the Philippines (UP). Their role and classification are rooted in official university policies and government agreements. Originally known as the Academic Non-Teaching Staff (ANTS), this group was formally recognized in the 754th Board of Regents (BOR) meeting on 20 January 1967 and through the agreement between UP President Carlos P. Romulo and Civil Service Commissioner Abelardo Subido in the same year. Under this classification fall individuals who are engaged in academic work but do not serve in a traditional teaching capacity. These include:

a. Research personnel (view list),

b. Professional extension workers (view list),

c. Professional librarians, Guidance counselors, and Technical specialists (view list)

Recognizing the evolving and significant contributions of these roles, the BOR, at its 954th meeting on 22 October 1982, officially changed the nomenclature from ANTS to Research, Extension, and Professional Staff (REPS). This change was not merely nominal—it acknowledged the expanding scope of their contributions in academic research, public service, technical support, and institutional development. REPS play a key role in fulfilling the university’s three-fold function of instruction, research, and extension. Their expertise enhances UP's ability to generate knowledge, implement innovative solutions to societal challenges, and provide technical and professional services across a wide range of disciplines. As a result, they are integral to the pursuit of UP’s mission as a national university.