The University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) became operational in 1979 integrating the four state institutions in the region: the Mindanao State University-Davao Branch (MSUDB), the University of the Philippines Master of Management Program in Davao (UPMMPD), the Davao School of Arts and Trades (DSAT) and the Davao National Regional Agricultural School (DNRAS).

The University Health Service envisions itself to be the leader in health maintenance in providing basic health care to its all constituents by meeting the needs of each and every patient not only in the primary treatment of ailments and injuries but also in the prevention of illness through easy access of health care and education for each one in the realm of good health practices and behavior.

Managing and controlling the financial resources required to implement the policies and programs. This mandate includes providing analysis and advice to the management, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically.

To provide a mechanism for catalyzing and accelerating gender mainstreaming in the University towards the promotion of gender equality and equity.

The Human Resource Development Division consists of three (3) units: (1) Personnel, (2) Training, and (3) Manpower and Career Planning. The office is under the Office of the President with the Vice President directly in-charge. The office is under the Office of the President with the Vice President directly in-charge. It has the following functions: (1) Identify people with potentials at the early age of their career; (2) Recruit competent, imaginative and well-qualified individuals; and (3) Encourage the growth of all personnel of the system; (4) Provide essential work assignments and fair incentives.