Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11336)
Republic Act No. 11336 is an Act converting the Carlos Hilado Memorial State College and all its satellite campuses in Negros Occidental into a state university known as Carlos Hilado Memorial State University, and appropriating funds for this purpose.
The University is mandated to provide advanced education, higher technological and professional instruction and training in various fields such as education, agricultural technology, business, industrial technology, health sciences, engineering, among others. It shall also undertake research, extension services, and provide leadership in its specialization areas.
Yes. Pursuant to Paragraph 2, Section 5 of Article XIV of the Constitution, the University enjoys academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
The University may offer undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate programs, and short-term courses in agriculture, environmental studies, sciences, social sciences, law, business, maritime, technology, education, health sciences, and other programs necessary to meet regional developmental needs.
The general powers of administration and exercise of corporate powers of the University are vested exclusively in the Board of Regents and the President of the University.
The Board comprises the Chairperson of CHED as Chairperson; the University President as Co-chairperson; chairpersons of relevant Senate and House committees; regional directors of NEDA, DOST, DA; presidents of faculty, student, alumni federations; and two prominent private sector citizens.
Among its powers, the Board promulgates policies, approves curricula, appoints officials, fixes salaries and tuition fees, manages funds, establishes professorial chairs, receives donations, authorizes construction and repair, and may privatize non-academic services, among others.
The President is appointed by the Board upon the recommendation of a search committee, serves a four-year term, and may be re-appointed. The incumbent College President, if qualified, serves as the first University President.
The Administrative Council, chaired by the University President, oversees administration, management, and development; the Academic Council, also chaired by the President, handles curricular offerings, discipline, admission and graduation policies.
The University must comply with CHED standards including faculty qualifications, comprehensive degree programs, viable research outputs, learning resources, international linkages, and outreach activities, subject to CHED's technical assistance and monitoring.