QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 8365)
RA 8365 covers the Rizal Technological Colleges in Mandaluyong, including branches in Pasig, Antipolo (Rizal), and Kawit (Cavite). The main campus of the Rizal Technological University (RTU) is in the City of Mandaluyong.
The University primarily provides highly professional, scientific, technological, and special instructions in engineering/technology education, business and entrepreneurial technology, and arts and sciences; it also promotes research, extension, and advance studies in its areas of specialization, including leading in work-integrated learning through industry partnerships and student involvement in civic activities.
The existing high school continues to operate as a laboratory for the teacher education programs of the University. Its enrollment size is determined by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (as written in the law).
The University may open new branches only within Mandaluyong City and the Province of Rizal, in consortium with other academic institutions. Partner institutions must provide funds (in addition to national appropriations) for infrastructure and manpower needs of the branches.
The University President appoints a committee to study the feasibility of opening new branches, with at least one representative each from the business and industry sector.
Within a reasonable time from approval, the University must develop and fully utilize its real property in the Municipality of Baras, Province of Rizal, as a site for science and technological research and agricultural technology projects.
Governance is vested in a Board of Regents composed of the CHED Chairman (as chairman), the University President (as vice chairman), chairmen of Congressional education committees, the NEDA regional director in the main campus location, representatives from faculty/student/alumni federations, two prominent citizens chosen from a list recommended by a search committee, and others as specified by Section 6.
They are chosen from among at least five qualified persons in the city or province where the school is located, as recommended by a search committee constituted by the President in consultation with the CHED Chairman. They serve a term of two (2) years.
No. Members serve without compensation but are reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in attending meetings or in connection with official business authorized by Board resolution.
A majority of all members holding office constitutes quorum, provided that the CHED Chairman (or a duly designated CHED commissioner in his absence) who is the Board chairman or the president is among those present. In the CHED Chairman absence meeting, the president (vice chairman) presides.
The Board can fix tuition and other school fees after consultation; fees and charges (including government subsidies and other income) constitute special trust funds to be deposited in an authorized government depository bank, with interests forming part of the same fund. The law also provides that certain incomes are retained and may be disbursed for University programs subject to limitations for fiduciary fees.
Income generated from tuition and other charges, as well as from operation of auxiliary services and land grants, is retained by the University and may be disbursed by the Board for instruction, research, extension, or other University programs/projects. Fiduciary fees must be disbursed only for the specific purposes for which collected.
Administration is vested in the University President, full-time. The Board appoints the President upon recommendation of a duly constituted search committee. The term is four (4) years, eligible for reappointment for another term.
To ensure smooth transition, the incumbent college president, if qualified, serves the unexpired portion of his term as the first president of the new university, subject to the limitations in the Act.
No religious opinion or affiliation shall be a matter of inquiry in appointing faculty. However, the law states that no faculty member shall teach for or against any particular church or religious sect.
Within 120 days, the University must: (1) submit a five-year development plan with program budget to CHED (for DBM recommendation); (2) undergo a management audit with CHED; (3) set up organizational, administrative, and academic structure including appointing/designating key officials; and (4) establish at least four separate degree granting units (including one in arts and sciences and another at graduate level).