What is the role of SPES coordinators in beneficiary selection?

• A. Keep vacancy announcements confidential
• B. Rely on personal recommendations only
• C. Follow published selection criteria, document decisions, and conduct open vacancy announcements
• D. Use random selection

Answer: (C)

Fairness and openness in selecting SPES beneficiaries is the focus. Coordinators should use the published selection criteria to evaluate applicants, keep a documented trail of decisions, and ensure vacancy announcements are open and accessible to the public. This approach guarantees that every eligible student has a fair chance, that there is accountability and traceability for every decision, and that the process remains transparent. Keeping announcements confidential would restrict who can apply and undermine fairness. Relying on personal recommendations invites bias and favoritism, which undermines merit and equity. Random selection ignores the required evaluation against qualified criteria, except in rare tie situations, which isn’t the general practice. Following the published criteria, documenting decisions, and making vacancies open best supports a fair, transparent, and auditable selection process.