Dr. Roberto B. Barba Jr. Assumes CatSU Leadership in Turnover Ceremony
SETTING AND INFRASTRUCTURE (SI)Former Officer-in-Charge of Catanduanes State University (CatSU), Atty. Septon A. de la Cruz, formally handed over administrative documents to the new Officer-in-Charge, Dr. Roberto B. Barba Jr., in a turnover ceremony, January 9, 2025. Atty. de la Cruz expressed his well-wishes for Dr. Barba and pinned on the importance of winning the administration's support and streamlining processes to ensure effective leadership. Dr. Barba, in turn, accepted the responsibilities and challenges of leading one of Bicol's premier state universities. As the OIC of CatSU, he aims to strengthen academic standards, develop research facilities, initiate resource generation for sustainability, and simplify processes to enhance efficiency and value-added services to further CatSU's mission and vision for excellence. Appointed by the Board of Regents (BOR) during a special board meeting on January 7, Dr. Barba will serve as OIC pending the selection of a new SUC President III. Prior to this designation, Dr. Barba held several key posts at CatSU, including Dean of the College of Agriculture and Fisheries, BAC Chairman, Executive Vice President, and leader of major university projects. Meanwhile, effective January 10, Atty. de la Cruz assumes the role of Director of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Cordillera Administrative Region. This reassignment follows CHED Special Order No. 141, s. 2024, signed by CHED Chairman Dr. J. Prospero E. De Vera III.
