Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10600)
The state university established is called Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU).
The Surigao State College of Technology, Siargao National College of Science and Technology, and Surigao del Norte College of Agriculture and Technology were integrated to form the Surigao del Norte State University.
The main campus is located in Surigao City, Province of Surigao del Norte.
The university shall primarily provide advanced education, higher technological and professional instruction and training in agriculture and environmental studies, fishery, engineering, forestry, industrial technology, education, law, medicine, information technology, arts and sciences, and other related courses.
SNSU shall enjoy academic freedom and institutional autonomy pursuant to paragraph 2, Section 5 of Article XIV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
The Board is composed of the CHED Chairperson (Chair), University President (Vice Chair), Chairpersons of education-related committees of both the Senate and House, regional directors of NEDA, DOST, and DA, presidents of faculty, student, and alumni federations, and three prominent private sector citizens.
They serve a term of two years from the date of appointment.
The Board has powers to promulgate policies, approve rules, appropriate funds, fix tuition fees, authorize construction, appoint officials, set academic policies, award honorary degrees, establish research centers, enter joint ventures, and extend the university president's term up to age 70 for outstanding performance, among others.
The Board of Regents appoints the University President for a term of four years, with possible reappointment for another term.
All assets, liabilities, personnel, and records of the integrated colleges are transferred to the Surigao del Norte State University.
The high schools are transferred to the jurisdiction of the Department of Education but may remain on the university campuses until current students graduate. The university may also operate a reasonably-sized laboratory school under its College of Education.
The Administrative Council reviews and recommends policies governing administration, management, and development planning to the Board.
The CHED must determine compliance with operational requirements including Level III accreditation for undergraduate and graduate programs, qualified faculty-student ratio, adequate facilities, research output, linkages, outreach programs, and academic policies.
The importation of economic, technical, and cultural books for the University is exempt from customs duties. Donations to the University are exempt from donor's tax and are deductible from gross income for income tax purposes.
Yes, the University may retain and disburse income generated from tuition fees, other charges, auxiliary services, and land grants for instruction, research, extension, and other programs.