Question & AnswerQ&A (BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 394)
The Eastern Samar State College is the institution created by converting the Eastern Samar College of Agriculture into a state college located in Borongan, Eastern Samar. It is primarily an institution providing technological, professional, and vocational instruction and training in science, agricultural, and industrial fields.
The College is authorized to offer collegiate level technological, professional and vocational instruction and training in science, agricultural and industrial fields, short-term technical or vocational courses, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in science, technology and industry.
No, no student shall be denied admission by reason of sex, ethnic consideration or religious belief or affiliation.
The President of the College is appointed by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Board of Trustees. The salary is fixed by the Board of Trustees and is comparable to that of presidents of similar educational institutions, subject to budget and compensation laws including Presidential Decree No. 985.
The Board is composed of the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports as chairman, the Regional Director of NEDA, the College President, and four appointed prominent citizens of Region VIII (experts in science, agriculture, arts and trades, and technology), with at least one alumnus of the former Eastern Samar College of Agriculture.
The Board has administrative powers, including receiving funds for the college, conferring degrees, appointing and removing officials and employees, approving curricula and rules, providing scholarships and fellowships, enacting regulations, and receiving donations for the College.
Members serve for a term of four years and until their successors are appointed. In case of permanent vacancy, the President of the Philippines appoints a replacement who serves the unexpired term.
The College Council, which includes the College President and faculty members teaching collegiate courses, has disciplinary power over students within the limits prescribed by the rules of discipline, subject to approval of the Board of Trustees.
They face dismissal by the Board of Trustees.
The Treasurer of the Philippines serves as the ex officio treasurer of the College, and all accounts and expenses are audited by the Commission on Audit or its authorized representative.