Creation of Batangas State University

Provide advanced instruction and professional training in sciences, technology, engineering, business, economics, agriculture, teacher education, arts and sciences.
Engage in research, extension services, and leadership in relevant fields.

Offer undergraduate, graduate, and short-term technical courses.
High schools previously under integrated institutions transferred to Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS).
High schools allowed to operate on campuses until current students graduate.
University may operate a laboratory school if it has a college of education.

University vested with general corporate powers under Corporation Law.
Administration and exercise of powers vested exclusively in the Board of Regents.

Chairman: CHED Chairman.
Vice Chairman: University President.
Members include chairs of relevant Senate and House committees, regional directors of NEDA and DOST, federation presidents of faculty, student councils, alumni, and two prominent citizens.
Terms specified and procedures for filling vacancies detailed.

Promulgate policies in line with constitutional and CHED standards.
Enact rules and regulations necessary for University purposes.
Approve and manage funds and donations, which are tax-exempt.
Fix and collect tuition and other fees; adopt socialized fee schemes.
Authorize construction, repair, and acquisition of properties; exempt from taxes.
Appoint and remove university officials and faculty with due process.
Approve curricula, admission and graduation policies.
Award honorary degrees and certificates for non-degree courses.
Establish branches, research centers, chairs, scholarships, and academic partnerships.
Delegate powers to expedite administration.
Authorize external management audits and foster regional collaboration.
Engage in joint ventures for University economic development.
Adopt modern teaching modalities and privatize non-academic services.
Extend University president's term under exceptional performance.

Full-time position appointed for a four-year term, renewable once.
Vacancy procedures and term counting rules defined.
Duties include usual presidential functions and delegated responsibilities.
Salary based on Revised Compensation and comparable to presidents of similar universities.

Administrative Council: President, vice presidents, deans, directors; reviews administrative policies.
Academic Council: President and instructional staff (assistant professor rank and above); recommends curricula and discipline rules.

Religious beliefs not criteria for faculty appointment; prohibition on religious advocacy in teaching.
University enjoys academic freedom.

Incumbent president of Pablo Borbon Memorial Institute may serve as first BSU president.
Assets, personnel, records, and liabilities of integrated institutions transferred to BSU without impairing employee rights.
Government lands occupied by integrated institutions vested in BSU; reversion clause in case of dissolution or non-use.

National government authorized to loan equipment and detail employees to the University.
Scholarship and affirmative action programs to assist poor but deserving students.
Admission cannot be denied on sex, religion, cultural or ethnic grounds.

Annual detailed progress report to Congress.
Initial funding from appropriations of integrating institutions; subsequent funding from General Appropriations Act.

Submit a 5-year development plan to CHED and DBM.
Undergo a management audit in cooperation with CHED.
Establish organizational and academic structure including appointment of key officials.
Establish at least four degree-granting units, including arts and sciences and graduate units.

Faculty at tertiary level exempt from civil service examination requirements.
Board may impose other professional requirements to maintain academic standards.

All powers, responsibilities, and limitations pertaining to state universities granted or imposed on BSU.
Repeal or amendment of inconsistent laws, orders, and regulations.
Act takes effect upon approval.