Roots and Bridges: APRU Indigenous Connections Seminar Series: Seminar 3 - Prof. Raymundo Rovillos

Seminar #3: Institutionalizing Indigenous Studies in the University: The Case of University of the Philippines Baguio

Speaker:
Prof. Raymundo Rovillos, University of the Philippines

Abstract:
In this lecture, I will narrate, as well as reflect, on my experience as one of the leaders of the institutionalization of the Indigenous Studies Program (ISP) of the University of the Philippines Baguio. The doctoral program was unanimously approved by the Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines (UP) in April, 2021. This, after more than a decade of faculty meetings, conferences and deliberations from the disciplinal to university levels. Beyond the narratives, the lecture shall dwell on the philosophical (epistemological, ontological, methodological and ethical) issues that surfaced during the discursive deliberations by faculty and how we attempted to “resolve” the differences. After four years of implementing the program, we now have the benefit of experience and hindsight to be able to reflect on what has worked best, what needs improvement and what does not seem to work. I hope that my presentation will inform and inspire the academic community, especially those wanting to institute Indigenous Studies in their own institutions.

0:00 - Intro
01:01 - Introduction: Prof. Raymundo Rovillos
07:18 - Introduction: Prof. Rozel S. Balmores-Paulino
08:12 - Presentation: Prof. Raymundo Rovillos
47:14 - Q&A
56:32 - Closure