Roberto Chan Yap, S.J. known as "Father Bobby", is a Filipino economist and Jesuit who currently serves as the 31st president of the Ateneo de Manila University. He assumed office on August 1, 2020 and succeeded Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin. Prior to this, he was president of Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan.
Roberto Yap S.J., Ph.D. | |
|---|---|
| 31st President of the Ateneo de Manila University | |
| Assumed office August 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin |
| 16th President of Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan | |
| In office August 15, 2011 – July 31, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin |
| Succeeded by | Fr. Mars Tan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 16, 1959 Cebu, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University (BA, STB) The New School (MA) Harvard University (MPP) University College London (PhD) |
| Profession | Economist Professor Jesuit Priest |
Early life and education edit
Fr. Bobby was born in Cebu, Philippines, on May 16, 1959.[1] He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, cum laude, from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1980. He attended the New School for Social Research in New York, United States, graduating in 1988 with a Master of Arts degree in economics. He returned to the Ateneo de Manila to attend the Loyola School of Theology for a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree, receiving the degree in 1992, summa cum laude. He also attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government of Harvard University in Cambridge, United States, and was conferred a Master of Public Policy degree in 1995. In 2002, he earned his Ph.D. in Economics from University College London.[2]
As a Jesuit edit
Fr. Bobby entered the Society of Jesus on May 30, 1982, and was ordained priest on March 14, 1992.[3]
As an educator edit
From 1980 to 1982, Fr. Bobby was an instructor at the Ateneo de Manila University High School. Since 2002, he has been an assistant professor at the Department of Economics of the Ateneo de Manila University, but is presently "on leave."[4]
In 2011, became president of Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan.[5][6] He is also a member of the board of trustees of the Ateneo de Davao University, Ateneo de Manila University, and the Ateneo de Zamboanga University.[7][8][9]
As a Professional edit
Fr. Bobby served and still serves in different capacities in church, academe, and research centers.[10]
| Position | Term of Office | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| President | 2020-present | Ateneo de Manila University |
| President | 2011–2020 | Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan |
| Province Treasurer | 2007–Present | Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus |
| Assistant Professor (on leave) | 2007–Present | Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University |
| Research Associate | 2002-2011 | John J Carroll Institute on Church and Social Issues |
| Province Assistant for the Social Apostolate | 2004-2009 | Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus |
| Environmental Economist | 2004-2009 | Klima Climate Change Center, Manila Observatory |
| Acting Director | 1993 | Institute on Church and Social Issues |
| Acting Parish Priest | 1992 | Miraculous Medal Parish, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro |
| Project Director | 1988-1992 | Institute on Church and Social Issues |
| Instructor | 1980-1982 | Ateneo de Manila University High School |
References edit
- ^ "Fr. Roberto Yap will be XU's next president". CDODev.com. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "The University President". Xavier University. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "Fr. Roberto Yap will be XU's next president". CDODev.com. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "The University President". Xavier University. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "Cagayan de Oro's Xavier University has new president". The Mindanao Examiner. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "Officers and Staff". AJCU-AP. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "Board of Trustees". Ateneo de Davao University. Archived from the original on 2014-04-19. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "Board of Trustees". Ateneo de Manila University. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "School Officials". Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Archived from the original on 2014-05-12. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "The University President". Xavier University. Retrieved 2014-05-12.