Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 6764)
Republic Act No. 6764, enacted on October 13, 1989, converted the Tarlac College of Technology into Tarlac State University (TSU).
TSU is mandated to provide advanced instruction in literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, as well as professional and technical training courses.
The Board of Regents is composed of the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports (Chairman), President of the University (Vice-Chairman), Chairmen of Education Committees of the Senate and the House, NEDA representative, representatives from the faculty association, supreme student council, alumni association, employee association, and two prominent citizens chosen from the province where the school is located.
Ex officio members like the Secretary of Education and the President of the University serve during their tenure; faculty and student representatives serve one year; and the two prominent citizens serve either four years and two years, respectively.
The Board can prescribe rules for its own government and the University’s, appropriate and disburse funds, receive and administer donations, provide curricular offerings and establish new colleges, confer degrees and honorary degrees, approve curricula and disciplinary rules, confirm and remove university officials, establish chairs and scholarships, and fix tuition fees and other charges.
Income from tuition, matriculation, registration, laboratory, medical, library, athletic fees, income from land grants, operation of service facilities, trusts, legacies, donations, extension services fees, and other special or fiduciary funds.
A majority of all members holding office at the time of the meeting, provided the Secretary of Education or the President of the University (in the absence of the Secretary) is present.
The President is appointed by the Board of Regents and serves a six-year term without reappointment unless retired, removed for cause, or incapacitated.
The Board may designate an officer-in-charge pending appointment of a new President, who will serve the unexpired term but not exceeding six years.
No, they are exempt from civil service examination or regulation requirements.
It consists of the President and all professors, assistant professors, and associate professors. It recommends degree recipients and has disciplinary power over students as prescribed by Board rules.
The Treasurer of the Philippines is the ex officio Treasurer of TSU, and the Auditor General or authorized representative audits all TSU accounts and expenses.
They shall be absorbed by TSU with no layoff, demotion, or salary reduction, and salary adjustments are at the discretion of the Board within budget.
The President of the Philippines, the Senate President, and the Speaker of the House constitute the Board of Visitors. They attend commencement exercises, inspect the property, finances, and discipline, audit books of accounts, and report to Congress with recommendations.
On or before July 15 each year, to the Office of the President through the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports, and to both Houses of Congress.