What is the College of Fellows?

The College of Fellows is an institution within UAP which is composed of all Regular Members who have been elevated to “Fellow” for having rendered notable and outstanding contributions to the Architecture profession, community and society as well as exceptional service to UAP. It shall primarily serve as a consultative group to the National Board. It shall reflect the epitome of the highest ideals of the profession and humanity.

To qualify for elevation to “Fellow”, a Corporate Member must meet the following qualifications:

• UAP Membership in good standing continuously for at least ten (10) years immediately previous to the time of nomination;
• Notable contributions to the advancement of the profession of architecture in any of the fields: Design, Construction, Management and Technology, Education or Public Service; in addition to Exceptional Service to UAP; and
• Submission of proper documents evidencing such achievements, services, and contributions to the advancement of the profession for evaluation of the Jury of Fellows (hereinafter referred to as Jury);

No incumbent member of the National Board may nominate or be nominated as Fellow during his/her term.

Nomination

Nomination for Elevation as Fellow shall be made through a written petition by a Chapter in good standing, where a nominee belongs, supported by a Board Resolution approved by the Chapter or by at least thirty (30) Regular Members in good standing signing as nominators, or by a group of at least twenty (20) Fellows in good standing except, the Members of the Jury.

The nomination papers shall be submitted to the Jury who shall, in behalf of the National Board screens, examines, and evaluates the credentials of the nominee/s and shall cast votes in secret ballot. The results of evaluation and the list of successful nominees shall be endorsed by the Jury to the National Board through the Secretary General within one (1) month from the time the Jury receives the nomination and shall not be later than thirty (30) days before the National Convention.

The National Board shall favorably act on the Jury’s recommendations and confirm the elevation of the successful nominees unless new information that is adverse to the nominee/s is received after transmittal of the list to the National Board. Information on why the nominee/s cannot be elevated is given back to the Jury for appropriate re-evaluation which should be done within fifteen (15) days upon receipt of the new information immediately thereafter, a new recommendation should be endorsed to the National Board.

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The following contents are articles submitted by Past UAP COF Chancellors:

PROLOGUE
by Arch. Carmencita L. Rosales, fuap, fpiep
Chancellor, College of Fellows (FY 2005-2006)

Some forty years ago, I was gifted to be bestowed a United Nations Fellowship to the United Kingdom and was enrolled at the Architectural Association (AA), the only private school of Architecture in England located at Bedford Square, London. Some how as the Chancellor now, of the College of Fellows of the United Architects of the Philippines, I am reminded of the first overwhelmed and awed experience I ever had in being part of an accolade and savor the pride, dignity and the solemnity in the recognition of an architect or professional by his organization. The elegance and grandeur of the occasion, commenced when I received a very personal invitation for the ceremony which I felt as a great esteem accorded to my humble and neophyte person from the President of the Association and the Director or Chairman of the School. The ceremony was beautiful in every sense of the word, noble and majestic. It curved a very dignified and regal memory in my mind and in a soft corner of my heart. Thus I have suggested to introduce the exercise wherein the conferring officer or officers accord high esteem to the newest member of the organization, the delegate and the friend in the occasion of the bestowal of Honor to the Officers and Members of the Board; Officers and Members of the College and the new Honorees of the College of Fellows.

A few years after, when I became a member of the Philippine Institute of Architects, in the Ceremony of the first "Honor Dinner which I had attended for the Investiture for Elevation to Fellow"; once again, I had a most magnificent experience; that somehow became a pedestal of inspiration to my then young and innocent mind. In my heart, at that appointed time, I had sought secretly for the opportunity and occasion that my dream that I will be elevated as a fellow, and be deserving of such honor and tribute in my life; to belong to the College, the epitome of the highest ideals of the profession and humanity .

Today, as I write this Prologue as Chancellor of the College of Fellows, United Architects of the Philippines, the lifetime honor and dignity of my aspiration envelopes my whole self with gratitude and humility, fortitude and aspiration , and with bliss and fulfillment; as I accepted the enormous responsibilities, and the corresponding exertion of efforts to respond to the tribute and esteem from such an honorable group of professionals.

I salute the United Architects of the Philippines, the men and women who labored,sacrificed and rose from its ashes like the phoenix; to make this organization to what it is now. I acknowledge with accolade and great esteem those who contributed their sweat and blood throughout the annals of the growth and maturity of the organization.

The College of Fellows, now, has a permanent Office at the UAP Headquarters and the concomitant administrative functions as defined in the Bylaws. All the amenities, supports and concessions, were tried to be reciprocated with all efforts to fulfill the mandates of the Bylaws.

With the passing of RA 9266 the organization has soared up in its flight of fulfillment.