Primary Functions and Academic Focus
- Advance instruction and professional training in agriculture, science, technology, education, and related fields.
- Engage in research, extension services, and provide progressive leadership.
Academic Programs and Jurisdiction
- Offer undergraduate, graduate, and short-term technical courses within specialization and capacity.
- Board of Regents determines courses to meet provincial/regional needs.
- Existing high school transferred to Department of Education but allowed operation on university campus until students graduate.
- University may operate a laboratory school if it has a college of education.
Corporate Powers and Administration
- University holds general corporate powers under Corporation Law.
- Administration and exercise of corporate powers exclusively vested in the Board of Regents.
Board of Regents Composition and Terms
- Chairman: CHED Chairman.
- Vice-Chairman: University President.
- Members include Senate and House Education Committee Chairmen, NEDA regional director, presidents of faculty, student councils, alumni, and two prominent citizens from Cavite.
- Terms of faculty, student council, and alumni presidents coterminous with their office.
- Prominent citizens serve two-year terms.
- Multi-campus representation by federation presidents.
- Officer-in-charge serves unexpired presidential term if vacancy occurs.
- University President entitled to full retirement benefits.
Board of Regents Policy-Making and Oversight
- Promulgate policies aligned with constitutional and CHED education policies.
- Enact rules and regulations for University functions.
- Manage University funding and appropriations.
- Receive and administer donations, which are tax-exempt and deductible for donors.
- Fix tuition and fees; fees and income form special trust funds.
- Retain generated income for University's use including instruction, research, extension, etc., with fiduciary fees disbursed for intended purposes.
- Authorized to reallocate unused appropriated funds toward University objectives.
- Adopt socialized tuition schemes for poor but deserving students.
- Authorize construction, repair, and acquisition of properties and supplies; tax-exempt purchases.
- Appoint university officials and fix/adjust salaries per applicable laws.
- Approve curricula, admission, graduation, discipline policies, and degrees.
- Establish and absorb tertiary institutions and research/extension centers in Cavite with CHED and DBM coordination.
- Establish chairs, fellowships, scholarships.
- Delegate powers to expedite administration.
- Authorize external management audits funded by CHED.
- Collaborate with other state university boards for restructuring.
- Enter into business joint ventures for University assets.
- Develop local/international linkages and academic arrangements.
- Innovate education delivery modes (IT, open learning, etc.).
- Establish participative decision-making and transparency policies.
- Privatize nonacademic services if advantageous.
- Extend University President’s term beyond retirement age to 70 upon unanimous outstanding performance recommendation.
Board Meetings and Member Compensation
- Board meets at least quarterly; special meetings with three-day notice.
- Quorum requires majority including CHED Chairman or designated representative.
- Board members receive no salary but are reimbursed for necessary expenses.
University President
- Appointed by Board from search committee recommendation.
- Full-time position, four-year term renewable once.
- Officer-in-charge appointed during vacancies.
- Duties include usual presidential functions and delegated powers.
- Salary aligned with compensation system and comparable institutions.
Administrative Council
- Composed of University President (Chairman), vice-presidents, deans, directors, and equivalent officials.
- Implements policies approved by the Board.
Academic Council
- President chairs; includes instructional staff ranking assistant professor or above.
- Prescribes curricula subject to Board approval.
- Sets admission, graduation requirements; subject to Board review.
- Has disciplinary power over students.
- Formulates academic policies and discipline rules for Board approval.
Board Secretary and Treasurer
- Secretary appointed by Board; keeps records, notifies members.
- Treasurer of the Philippines is ex-officio University Treasurer.
Religious Neutrality in Faculty Appointment
- No discrimination or inquiry into religious affiliations for faculty appointments.
- Faculty prohibited from promoting sectarian teachings.
Continuity and Transfer of Assets
- Incumbent College President may serve as first University President if qualified.
- Assets, personnel, liabilities of the College transferred to the University.
- Employment rights and tenure preserved under existing laws.
- Government lands occupied by College transferred to University; revert to Province if University ceases to exist or no longer needs the lands.
Cooperation with Government and Resource Sharing
- Heads of national bureaus/offices may loan apparatus, equipment, supplies, and detail employees to the University when possible.
- Detailed employees' service counted as regular service.
Access and Non-Discrimination
- Scholarship and affirmative action programs for poor but deserving students.
- Admission shall not be denied on sex, religion, cultural, community, or ethnic grounds.
Academic Freedom
- The University shall enjoy academic freedom.
Annual Report Requirements
- Board must submit detailed annual report to both Houses of Congress within 15 days after the second month of regular classes.
Affiliation and Integration of Schools
- May accept integration of existing national schools in the province with transferred funds, assets, and obligations.
Funding and Appropriations
- Initial funds charged against existing College appropriations except for high school operations.
- Subsequent funding in annual General Appropriations Act.
Transition Requirements Within 120 Days
- Submit a five-year development plan and budget to CHED and DBM.
- Undergo management audit with CHED.
- Establish organizational, administrative, and academic structures; appoint key officials.
- Establish at least four separate degree granting units including arts and sciences and graduate-level.
Faculty Appointment Exemption
- Faculty at tertiary level exempt from civil service exam for appointment.
- Board may impose other professional qualifications.
Governing Charter Provisions
- RA 8293 provisions on higher education modernization are integral and governing.
General Provisions
- Other powers, functions, responsibilities pertinent to state universities apply.
- Inconsistent laws repealed or amended.
- Act effective upon approval; lapsed into law on Jan 22, 1998, per Constitution.