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Dr. Caparas is TUP’s Sixth President

Written by Prof. Renato Butch R. Bituonan | Posted on 11.05.2009

Dr. Olympio V. Caparas, TUP President
Dr. Olympio V. Caparas
TUP President
Dr. Olympio V. Caparas, a senior faculty member of the College of Industrial Education (CIE) was appointed by the Board of Regents as the University’s sixth president effective October 16, 2009. Dr. Caparas, a crowd-favorite during the presentation of candidates for the Presidency of TUP has served the University for more than twenty years. Dr. Caparas is a well-known professor in the University and has served as former Department Head of Student Teaching in CIE, former Dean of CIE, and former Campus Director of TUP Cavite.

Dr. Caparas is a true-bloom TUPian. He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Industrial Education and Doctor of Education major in Industrial Education in TUP. Dr. Caparas who will turn 55 of age on December 17 is married to Dr. Hellen Dellosa-Caparas, a senior faculty of CIE and is blessed with four children.

Dr. Caparas's vision for the University is to be "a reengineered technological university with cutting-edge technology programs, operating in a high trust environment, and state-of-the art facilities with high quality workforce".

Dr. Caparas won against other candidates, which includes: Dr. Nilo S. Salas, former Vice President for Research and Extension of TUP; Dr. Vaugh.S. Buaquiña, Dean of Institute of Graduate Studies and Director for Research, Planning and Development, San Sebastian College-Recoletos; Dr. Rodrigo L. Malunhao, OIC-President, Central Mindanao University, Bukidnon and former President of Universidad de Manila (CCM); Dr. Orlando B. Molina, Senior Executive Vice President, Strategic Concepts Development Foundation, Inc. and former President of Trinity College of Quezon City and University of Caloocan City.

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