Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9311)
The Leyte Institute of Technology (LIT) in the Province of Leyte is converted into a state university known as the Eastern Visayas State University.
The main campus of the Eastern Visayas State University is located in Tacloban City, Leyte.
The University shall primarily provide advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction and training in areas such as trade, fishery, agriculture, forestry, science, education, commerce, architecture, engineering and related courses. It shall also undertake research, extension services, and provide progressive leadership in its specialization areas.
The University shall offer undergraduate, graduate, and short-term technical courses within its areas of specialization and according to its capabilities as deemed necessary by its Board of Regents.
The administration and exercise of corporate powers shall be vested exclusively in the Board of Regents and the president of the University as authorized by the Board.
The Board of Regents is composed of the Chairperson of the CHED (chairperson); the president of the University (vice chairperson); Chairpersons of the Senate and House Committees on Education; Regional Directors of NEDA and DOST; presidents of the federation of the faculty associations, student councils, and alumni associations of the University; and two prominent citizens appointed from a qualified list.
The Board can promulgate policies, appropriate funds, import duty-free publications for educational purposes, receive donations, fix tuition and fees, authorize construction and repairs, appoint officials, approve curricula, set admission and graduation policies, award honorary degrees and certificates, establish branches, enter into joint ventures, and more.
The University President holds office for a term of four years and is eligible for reappointment for another term.
The existing high school(s) shall be transferred to the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Education but are allowed to remain and operate within the University campus until existing students complete their education. The University may operate a laboratory school if it has a College of Education.
There is an Administrative Council that reviews and recommends administrative policies, and an Academic Council with academic staff that reviews and recommends curricular offerings, sets admission and graduation standards, and formulates academic policies including discipline, all subject to Board approval.
Yes, as provided in Section 16, the University enjoys academic freedom and institutional autonomy pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.
All assets, personnel, liabilities, and records are transferred to the Eastern Visayas State University. Positions, rights, and security of tenure of personnel are respected. Parcels of land belonging to the government and occupied by LIT (except for the main campus land) are titled under the University's name.
Yes, no political beliefs, gender preference, cultural or community affiliation, ethnic origin, or religion shall be a matter of inquiry or basis for appointment of faculty or denial of admission to students.
Initial funding shall be charged against the current appropriations of LIT. Subsequently, funding for the University shall be included in the General Appropriations Act. Income from tuition fees and other charges is retained by the University and may be used for its programs and projects.
The President's term may be extended beyond the age of retirement but not later than 70, if the Governing Board unanimously rates his/her performance as outstanding and following unanimous recommendation by the search committee.