Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11088)
Republic Act No. 11088 converts the Sorsogon State College into a state university known as the Sorsogon State University and appropriates funds for its operation.
The Sorsogon State University is composed of the Sorsogon State College Sorsogon Campus in Sorsogon City, SSC-Bulan Campus in Bulan, SSC-Magallanes Campus in Magallanes, and SSC-Castilla Campus in Castilla, all located in Sorsogon Province.
The University shall provide higher professional, technical, and special instructions in various fields including education, technology, engineering, public administration, agriculture, maritime education, and peace and security courses. It shall also undertake research, extension, and income-generation programs for sustainable development in Sorsogon and Region V.
The Board is chaired by the CHED Chairperson, co-chaired by the University President, and includes the Chairpersons of Senate and House education committees, regional directors of NEDA, DOST, and DA, presidents of the university's faculty, student, and alumni federations, and two prominent citizens from the private sector.
The Board has powers including approving curricula, appointing university officials, setting salaries and tuition fees, managing university funds, establishing policies and chairs, awarding honorary degrees, overseeing extensions and collaborations, entering joint ventures, and promulgating implementing rules.
The Board shall convene once every quarter with a quorum consisting of the majority of members holding office at the meeting time provided either the CHED Chairperson or the University President is present.
The University President is appointed by the Board based on search committee recommendations, serves a four-year term, and may be reappointed once. The incumbent SSC President may serve as the first University President if qualified.
Yes, salaries are subject to the Revised Compensation and Position Classification System and related laws governing government employee compensation.
The University shall provide scholarships and affirmative action to assist poor but deserving students. Admission shall not be denied on the basis of sex, religion, political, cultural, or ethnic affiliations.
All assets, personnel, liabilities, and records of SSC are transferred to the University. Faculty and personnel retain their positions and security of tenure, and land properties previously held are titled in the University's name.