Original:  After being designated as the Vice President of Research, Extension, Planning and Development of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, he attended an Executive Development Program held by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) with other university administrators to further his knowledge on higher education management.
Revised:  After becoming a university vice president, he attended an Executive Development Program held by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) with other university administrators to further his knowledge on higher education management.
Edit intent: clarity