Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11033)
Republic Act No. 11033 converts the Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology and its satellite campuses into a state university known as the Davao Oriental State University, providing advanced education and promoting research, extension services, and leadership in various specialized fields.
The main campus in Mati City, and the satellite campuses in Banaybanay, Cateel, and San Isidro, all located in the Province of Davao Oriental.
It shall provide advanced education and training in education, agricultural technology, agribusiness management, business administration, industrial technology, arts and sciences, health sciences, information technology, engineering, and other related fields. It also undertakes research, extension services, and provides progressive leadership.
Yes, the University enjoys academic freedom and institutional autonomy pursuant to paragraph 2, Section 5 of Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution.
The University may offer undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate programs, and short-term courses in agriculture, environment studies, sciences, social sciences, law, culture, arts, tourism, business, maritime programs, engineering, education, communication, health sciences, and other areas based on its capability and needs of the region.
The Board includes the CHED Chairperson (Chair), University President (Vice Chair), Chairpersons of Senate and House Education Committees, Regional Directors of NEDA and DOST Region XI, Presidents of federations of faculty, students and alumni, and two prominent private sector citizens from Davao Oriental.
Promulgating policies, rules, and regulations; fixing tuition and fees; receiving donations; appointing officials; approving curricula; establishing research centers; entering into joint ventures; and extending the University President's term beyond retirement under certain conditions.
The Board regularly convenes once every three months with special meetings allowed twice within the same period. A quorum is the majority of members holding office, provided the CHED Chairperson or the University President is present.
The term is four years with eligibility for one reappointment. The incumbent president of the college may serve as the first university president if qualified.
The Commission on Higher Education must determine and declare compliance based on CHED Memorandum Order No. 46 s. 2012, including having qualified faculty, comprehensive degree programs, viable research, learning resources, international linkages, and outreach activities.
The Treasurer of the Philippines serves ex officio as the Treasurer of the University.
Yes, the University can establish and absorb non-chartered tertiary institutions within Davao Oriental as branches or centers, in coordination with CHED and consultation with the Department of Budget and Management.
Yes, appointment of faculty members shall not inquire into political, religious, gender, cultural, or ethnic affiliations, and no student shall be denied admission on grounds of gender, religion, culture, or ethnicity.
All assets, liabilities, personnel, and records are transferred to the University, and the security of tenure and rights of faculty and staff are respected. Government-owned land occupied by the college and campuses becomes property of the University.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.