Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8612)
The Central Luzon Polytechnic College located in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, is converted into the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology.
The University shall primarily provide advanced instruction and professional training in arts, science and technology, education and other related fields, undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in these areas.
The University may offer undergraduate, graduate, and short-term technical courses within its specialization and capability as deemed necessary by the Board of Regents.
The Board is composed of the Chairman of CHED (Chairman), the University President (Vice Chairman), Chairmen of Congressional Committees on Education and Culture, Regional Directors of NEDA and DOST in the region, President of the faculty association, student representative, President of the alumni association, and two prominent citizens appointed based on qualifications.
The Board exercises the University's corporate powers, enacts policies, fixes tuition and fees, appropriates funds, appoints officials, approves curricula, authorizes construction and repair, and oversees administration and development among others.
The President is appointed by the Board of Regents upon recommendation of a search committee, serves a term of four years, and is eligible for reappointment for another term.
Section 16 of the Act states that the University shall enjoy academic freedom.
The University shall provide scholarships for poor but deserving students and no student shall be denied admission based on sex, religion, cultural or community affiliation, or ethnic origin.
The existing high school shall be transferred to the Department of Education, Culture and Sports but may remain on the University campus until students complete high school. The University may also operate a laboratory school if it has a college of education.
All assets, records, personnel, and obligations are transferred to the University. Personnel's positions and security of tenure are protected, and land used by the College becomes property of the University.
On or before the fifteenth day of the second month after the opening of classes each year, the Board must file a detailed report on the University's progress, conditions, and needs to both Houses of Congress.
Initial funding is charged against the current appropriations of the former College, except for the high school operations. Subsequent funds come from the General Appropriations Act. The Board may also appropriate and retain income generated from tuition fees and other charges.
Yes, the Board of Regents may enter into joint ventures with business and industry and develop linkages with local and foreign institutions to advance the University's goals.
Faculty members at the tertiary level are exempt from civil service examinations for appointment, although the Board may require other professional exams to maintain academic standards.