Atty. Shidik T. Abantas, MDM, LLM—the newly-elected chancellor of Mindanao State University - General Santos (MSU-GenSan), revealed the core values of his leadership during a flag-raising ceremony, December 2.
Serving as the 8th chancellor of MSU-GenSan, Atty. Abantas also holds the title of being the youngest one to date.
Atty. Abantas was elected by the MSU Board of Regents (BOR) last November 26, 2024.
During the flag-raising ceremony, where he was formally introduced to the MSU-GenSan community, he affirmed his commitment to the core values of his leadership.
“First, I commit to a democratic leadership that is transparent, collaborative, consultative and accountable. Second, I commit to be adaptive in today's challenges. So kahit, kung kailangan natin ng change, kailangan natin ng changes in the administration or in the structure of our university, we will do it,” the new chancellor said.
Furthermore, he expressed his commitment to be mission driven and subject himself to constant checks.
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“I don't have to remind Dean Mayong because definitely, he will check me as we do in the board of regents,” Atty. Abantas stated.
Additionally, he asserted his commitment to foster excellence in all levels of the university operations.
He shared that when he was asked by the BOR last November 26 about what the slogan of MSU-GenSan will be under his stewardship, he said that he answered “fostering excellence.”
“When we foster excellence, from the very bottom unit of the university up to the top, we will foster excellence,” Atty. Abantas remarked.
In his message, Atty. Abantas also cited that the students are a core focus of his administration, making a special acknowledgment of the Supreme Student Council president, signaling his intent to prioritize student recognition and engagement.
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