Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11695)
The short title is "Revised Tarlac State University Charter."
TSU shall primarily provide advanced instruction and professional training in literature, philosophy, science and technology, arts, and other relevant fields, undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in its specialization areas.
TSU may offer undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate courses in fields including science and technology, medicine and allied medical professions, law, business, arts and humanities, education, sports and human kinetics, public administration, public works, human services, social work, and other relevant fields as deemed necessary by the Board of Regents.
The Board is chaired by the CHED Chairperson and co-chaired by the TSU President and includes Senate and House Committee chairpersons on education, regional directors of NEDA and DOST, presidents of TSU's faculty, student, and alumni federations, representatives of non-teaching personnel, and two prominent private sector citizens.
The Board can promulgate policies, approve curricula, appoint officials, fix salaries and fees, adopt socialized tuition schemes, establish chairs and scholarships, receive and appropriate funds, set admission and graduation policies, award honorary degrees, establish research centers, and authorize construction of facilities, among others.
They serve a term of two (2) years from the date of appointment.
The Board meets regularly once every three months. A quorum is a majority of all members holding office, provided the Chairperson or the President of TSU is present.
The TSU President is appointed by the Board upon recommendation of a search committee, serves a full-time four-year term, and may be reappointed once. The salary is in accordance with the Salary Standardization Law.
The Academic Council, composed of the President and academic staff, reviews and recommends curricular offerings, student discipline, and graduation requirements. The Administrative Council, composed of the President and officials like vice presidents and deans, reviews policies governing administration and development planning.
TSU enjoys academic freedom and institutional autonomy protected by the Constitution. Faculty appointments will not consider political beliefs, gender preference, cultural affiliations, or religion, and students shall not be denied admission due to gender, religion, disability, or ethnic origin.