Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 5521)
The main purpose is to provide professional and technical training, advanced and specialized instruction in literature, philosophy, science and arts, and promote scientific and technological research.
The Bicol Teachers College, Daraga Central Elementary School, Albay Provincial High School, Bicol Regional School of Arts and Trades, Roxas Memorial Agricultural School, and School of Fisheries at Tabaco, Albay.
The Board of Regents consists of nine members: six regular members who must be Filipino citizens and residents, including educators, businessmen/professionals, and alumni from the Bicol Region; and three ex-officio members - Secretary of Education (chairman), Chairman of Senate Committee on Finance, and Chairman of House Committee on Appropriations.
They are appointed by the President of the Philippines with the consent of the Commission on Appointments, serving terms of four years with staggered initial terms of two, three, and four years.
They fix meeting times, recommend the university president, fix president's compensation, appropriate funds, reorganize colleges, receive donations, appoint employees, approve courses and fees, grant scholarships, establish chairs, confer honorary degrees, and submit annual reports.
Employees of the university or other educational institutions in the region in any capacity are ineligible to be Board members.
The university is administered by a President who serves full-time, assisted by three Vice-Presidents: Executive Vice-President, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, and Vice-President for External Affairs.
The university enjoys academic freedom; no religious or political tests are required for staff, and sectarian or political advocacy is prohibited under penalty of dismissal.
Yes, except for classified employees in the Comptroller's and Auditor General's offices, all other executives and faculty are exempt but are still entitled to security of tenure, promotions, leaves, and retirement benefits.
The Board of Visitors, composed of national and regional legislators including the President of the Philippines, inspects the university’s property, courses, discipline, finances, audits accounts, attends commencements, and reports to the President with recommendations.