Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 2011)
The purpose is to convert the Partido National High School in Goa, Camarines Sur, into a state college known as Partido State College, provide for a Board of Trustees, broaden curricular offerings, and redirect objectives to promote national development through education.
The Partido State College shall primarily provide professional and technical instruction and training in arts and sciences, promote research, advance studies, and progressive leadership in its specialized fields.
No, PD No. 2011 explicitly prohibits denying admission to any student based on sex, ethnic consideration, or religious beliefs or affiliation.
The head is called the President of the Partido State College. The salary is fixed by the Board of Trustees and should be comparable to heads of similar institutions, subject to Presidential Decree No. 985 and other budget and compensation laws.
The Board is chaired by the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports. Members include the President of the State College as Vice-Chairman, Director of NEDA, President of the Alumni Association, Governor of Camarines Sur, and two prominent citizens from Camarines Sur with management and technical expertise.
Members do not receive compensation but are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in their attendance at meetings or official functions subject to budget laws.
The Board can enact rules and regulations for the college government, appropriate funds, receive donations and administer them, approve curricula and discipline rules, confer degrees, confirm appointments, establish chairs, authorize construction and procurements, among other corporate powers.
The Administrative Council, chaired by the college President with vice-president, deans, directors, and similar rank officials, implements policies on administration, management, and developmental planning of the College, subject to the Board's approval.
The Academic Council includes the President as Chairman and all faculty members. It prescribes curricula and discipline rules, sets admission and graduation requirements, recommends graduates for degrees, and exercises disciplinary power over students.
No, no religious or political tests may be applied, nor shall opinions be a matter of inquiry in appointments. Faculty members cannot teach for or against any religious sect or attempt to influence students politically under penalty of dismissal.
The Treasurer of the Philippines is the ex-officio treasurer of the State College.
They are audited by the Commission on Audit or its duly authorized representative.
The yearly appropriation shall be used for the operation of Partido State College and included in the Annual General Appropriation Act, subject to adjustments or programming recommended by the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports.
By the fifteenth day of the second month after the opening of regular classes each year, the Board must file a detailed report on the progress, conditions, and needs of the State College with the Office of the President through the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports.
The Act took effect upon its approval on January 15, 1986.