Law Summary
Educational Scope and Programs
- Provides professional, advanced technical, and technological instruction in aeronautics.
- Offers liberal arts courses.
- Promotes research, advanced studies, and leadership development in specialized fields.
- Authorized to offer postgraduate courses under law and Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) regulations.
Governance: Board of Trustees
- Governing body composed of 11 ex officio and 2 non ex officio members.
- Ex officio members include Secretary of Education (Chairman), College President (Vice-Chairman), PAF Commanding General, Congressional Committee Chairpersons on Education, representatives from Department of Finance and NEDA, and representatives from Employees' Association and Student Council.
- Two prominent citizens from PAF bases serve staggered terms.
College Presidency
- President appointed by the Philippine President upon Board recommendation.
- Salary fixed by Board; comparable to similar institutions.
- Term of six years without reappointment unless retired or removed for cause.
- Board may designate officer-in-charge during vacancies.
Board Meetings and Quorum
- Quorum requires majority of members including Chairman or Vice-Chairman.
- Regular meetings every two months; special meetings called by Chairman as needed.
- Legal process against Board served on President or Secretary.
Powers and Duties of the Board
- Manage appropriated funds and support for the College.
- Confer academic and honorary degrees, subject to conditions and approval.
- Authorize awarding of proficiency certificates for non-degree completions.
- Appoint key officials and academic personnel; fix compensation and regulate leaves.
- Approve curricula, institutional programs, and disciplinary policies.
- Set tuition and school fees; fees constitute special trust funds for College use.
- Allocate income for faculty development, infrastructure, and necessary expenses.
- Provide fellowships and scholarships.
- Prescribe internal rules consistent with law.
- Receive and manage donations, exempt from taxes, used per donor instructions or Board discretion.
- Undertake construction, repairs, acquisition of assets; exempt from taxes and duties.
- Establish branches to promote equal educational access as needed.
Reporting Obligations
- Annual report due to Office of the President, Secretary of Education, and Congress detailing progress, condition, and needs within two months after classes begin.
Administrative Council
- Composed of President (Chairman), vice-presidents, deans, directors, and equal-rank officials.
- Implements policies approved by the Board for management and development.
Faculty Appointment and Religious Neutrality
- Faculty appointed by Board in accordance with Civil Service Law.
- No inquiry into religious beliefs; faculty prohibited from promoting specific religious sects.
Financial Audit
- All College accounts and expenses audited by Commission on Audit or authorized representative.
Academic Freedom
- College guaranteed academic freedom under constitutional provision.
Tuition and Subsidy Policy
- Provides low-cost education without compromising quality.
- Student fees used to defray operational costs, which should align with similar state colleges.
- Government subsidy supplements any deficit in operational costs.
Implementation, Appropriations, and Effectivity
- Secretary of Education tasked to ensure immediate implementation.
- Funds initially charged against Department of Education current appropriations.
- Future funding included in General Appropriations Act.
- Act takes effect upon approval.