Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1387)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 1387 is to establish the University of Mindanao in Dansalan City and authorize the appropriation of funds for its establishment.
The University of Mindanao is required to primarily provide professional and technical training alongside advanced instruction in literature, philosophy, sciences, and arts.
No, no student shall be denied admission by reason of age, sex, nationality, religious belief, or political affiliation.
The Board of Regents is composed of the Secretary of Education (ex officio chairman), the Chairman of the Committee on Education of the Senate, the Chairman of the Committee on Education of the House of Representatives, the President of the University, the Director of Public Schools, and seven additional members appointed by the President of the Philippines with the consent of the Commission on Appointments.
Members are initially appointed for staggered terms from one to seven years; thereafter, terms are seven years. Vacancies are filled by the President of the Philippines with the consent of the Commission on Appointments for the unexpired term only.
Members serve without compensation but are reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred during official business or meetings.
The Board of Regents can receive and appropriate funds, establish various colleges and schools, confer honorary degrees (not for payment), appoint faculty and staff, set tuition and fees, provide scholarships, enact ordinances, and receive and manage donations.
The University Council, consisting of the President and professors, has the power to recommend degree recipients, enforce disciplinary powers over students within approved rules, and assist in governance.
No religious test shall be applied for instructors, and no instructor shall inculcate sectarian tenets or influence students in favor or against any religious sect under penalty of dismissal.
The Board must submit a detailed annual report on the progress, condition, and needs of the University to the President of the Philippines on or before June 10 of each year.