Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11971)
The purpose of Republic Act No. 11971 is to establish a College of Medicine in the Southern Luzon State University-Main Campus located in Lucban, Quezon, known as the Southern Luzon State University-College of Medicine, and to appropriate funds for this purpose.
The College is mandated to primarily offer a Doctor of Medicine Program, including an Integrated Liberal Arts and Medicine Program, which consist of basic science and clinical courses using a learner-centered, competency-based, and community-oriented approach.
The governance of the College is vested in the Board of Regents of the Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), as defined under Republic Act No. 9395 and other applicable laws.
The Dean of the College shall serve a term of three (3) years and may be reappointed to another term.
The Dean is appointed by the Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the President of SLSU, following a consultation process with constituents of the College and subject to the Board’s guidelines, qualifications, and standards.
Faculty appointments shall be free from discrimination on political belief, sex, gender, cultural or community affiliation, ethnic origin, or religious opinion or affiliation. Faculty members shall not teach for or against any religious denomination.
Yes, the College shall provide scholarships and affirmative action programs to assist poor but deserving students who qualify for admission. Scholarships under laws such as the 'Doktor Para sa Bayan Act' require return service as mandated by those laws.
No student shall be denied admission on the basis of sex, gender, religion, cultural or community affiliation, physical disability, ethnic origin, or any other form of discrimination.
The College enjoys academic freedom and institutional autonomy pursuant to Paragraph 2, Section 5 of Article XIV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
Yes, heads of national government agencies may loan or transfer supplies and equipment, and detail personnel to the College upon request through the Board and the President of SLSU, provided this does not negatively affect public service.
The administration of the College is vested in the Dean, subject to the authority granted by the Board.
The Board, upon recommendation of the President, shall designate an Officer-in-Charge to serve during the unexpired portion of the term until a new Dean is appointed.
The importation of medical books, equipment, or instruments certified by CHED is exempt from customs duties. Additionally, grants, donations, and contributions made for educational purposes are exempt from donor's tax and may be deducted in computing the donor's taxable income.
The Southern Luzon State University must ensure compliance with the policies, standards, and guidelines of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) prior to establishing the College and offering new courses.
Republic Act No. 8292, the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, shall be the supplanting law, forming part of this Act.