Ex-UST academic vice-rector, Artlets dean dies at 71

by Marc dela Paz

Former Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Armando de Jesus passed away last July 2 due to prostate cancer. He was 71 years old.

De Jesus served as the academic vice-rector of the University of Santo Tomas from 2003 to 2006. He was the first lay vice-rector in the University’s history.

Online faculty evaluation and faculty records were implemented during his term.

He also served as dean of the Faculty of Arts and Letters for two terms; from 2000 to 2003, and 2006 until 2008.

De Jesus started teaching sociology at the University from 1972 until 2011.

He was also the former chairperson of the Department of Social Sciences and director of the University’s Social Research Center.

De Jesus received the Benavides Award last 2008.

He earned his degree in theology from the University in 1969.

De Jesus obtained his master’s degree in sociology in 1995 and his doctorate in educational engagement in 2000 from UST.

His remains lay in his home at Km. 39, Pulong Buhangin, Sta. Maria, Bulacan.

A funeral mass was held earlier today, July 9, at the Nuestra Señora del Carmen Parish Church before his remains were interred at Mt. Carmel Memorial Park.

Photo grabbed from the UST Official Facebook page