Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10594)
The official name of the state college established by Republic Act No. 10594 is the Talisay City State College.
The Talisay City State College is located in the City of Talisay, Province of Cebu.
The College shall primarily provide advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction and training in science, education, agriculture, fishery and industrial fields and other relevant areas of study. It shall also undertake research and extension services and programs in food production, nutrition, health and sports development, and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.
The College shall enjoy academic freedom and institutional autonomy pursuant to paragraph 2, Section 5 of Article XIV of the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, allowing it to govern its own academic and administrative affairs without undue external interference.
The Board has general corporate powers pursuant to Batas Pambansa Blg. 68, and specific powers including promulgating policies, fixing fees, appropriating funds, appointing officials, establishing academic programs, authorizing infrastructure projects, and other functions necessary for governance and development of the College.
The Board includes the Chairperson of the CHED (Chairperson), the President of the College (Vice Chairperson), Chairpersons of the Senate and House Committees on Education, Regional Directors of NEDA and DA, Presidents of the faculty association, student council, alumni association, and two prominent citizens from the private sector appointed by the Board.
They shall be chosen from a list of at least five qualified persons distinguished in their profession or field, based in Cebu Province, and shall serve a term of two years from the date of appointment.
The President is the full-time head of the College, appointed by the Board for a four-year term (renewable once), responsible for managing the College's operations, supported by policies from the Board and supervising key officials like Vice Presidents.
The College shall offer undergraduate and graduate studies in science, education, agriculture, fishery, industrial fields, and other courses relevant to its specialization and capabilities, possibly including a laboratory school if it has an Institute of Education.
The Board may fix tuition and other fees, adopt a socialized scheme for poorer but deserving students, and the College shall provide scholarship programs and affirmative actions to assist such students without discrimination as to sex, religion, ethnicity, or cultural affiliation.
The institution must comply with CHED operational requirements including Level III accreditation for certain programs, adequate faculty-to-student ratios, adequate library and laboratories, research outputs, relevant linkages and outreach programs, and appropriate academic policies. Failure to comply by January 1, 2016, would result in reverting its status prior to the Act.
Importations of economic, technical, and cultural books/publications certified by CHED are exempt from customs duties, and all donations made to the College are exempt from donor's tax and deductible from the gross income in donor's income tax computation.
The parcel of land declared as property of the College shall revert to the local government unit concerned if the College ceases to exist or is abolished or if the land is no longer needed by the College.
The Board shall convene every three months and may hold up to two special meetings between regular meetings. A quorum consists of a majority of all members holding office, provided the Chairperson of CHED or the College President is present.
The invalidity of any part or provision shall not affect the remaining parts or provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect (Separability Clause).