General Educational Mandate
- University to provide advanced instruction and professional training in varied fields such as education, law, arts and sciences, public administration, IT, accountancy, business, agriculture, forestry, engineering, indigenous knowledge.
- Responsible for research, extension services, and leadership in specialization areas.
Curricular Offerings and Academic Scope
- Offers undergraduate, graduate, and short-term technical courses aligned with University’s specialization and capabilities.
- Original mandate as agricultural, technological, and scientific institution retained.
- Strengthening of masteral and doctoral programs in agriculture and allied courses emphasized.
- All degree programs require CHED approval before Board sanction.
- Existing high schools transferred under Department of Education but may operate on campus until current students graduate.
- University may maintain a laboratory school if it has a College of Education.
Administration and Corporate Powers
- University holds general corporate powers under Corporation Code (Batas Pambansa Blg. 68).
- Administration vested exclusively in the Board of Regents and the University President.
Composition and Term of Governing Board
- Board of Regents includes CHED Chairperson (Chair), University President (Vice Chair), legislative committee chairs, regional directors of NEDA and DA, leaders of faculty, student and alumni federations, and two prominent private citizens.
- Private citizens appointed from nominees on recommendation of search committee; serve 2-year terms.
- Federation presidents’ terms coterminous with their offices.
Policy Promulgation and Compliance
- Board mandated to pass policies consistent with State educational policies, Philippine Constitution provisions, and CHED standards under Higher Education Act of 1994.
Specific Powers and Duties of Board of Regents
- Approve rules, receive and appropriate funds.
- Import duty-free educational materials upon CHED certification.
- Accept and manage donations with tax exemptions.
- Fix tuition and fees with a socialized scheme for poor students.
- Retain and utilize all income generated from fees and auxiliary services.
- Construct, repair, acquire properties.
- Appoint officials upon presidential recommendation.
- Set salaries, grant leaves and remove personnel for cause.
- Approve curricula, admission, and graduation policies.
- Award honorary degrees and certificates for non-degree courses.
- Establish branches, research centers, professional chairs, scholarships.
- Delegate powers, authorize audits, implement reforms.
- Collaborate with other universities and private enterprises.
- Adopt modern learning modalities (IT, dual system, distance education).
- Privatize nonacademic services where advantageous.
- Extend University President’s term beyond retirement age upon outstanding performance.
Board Meetings and Membership
- Regular meetings quarterly; special meetings twice yearly upon notice.
- Quorum is majority including CHED Chair or designate and University President.
- Legislative committee chairs may designate representatives.
- Members unpaid but reimbursed for expenses.
University Presidency
- President serves full-time, appointed by Board after search committee recommendation.
- Term of 4 years, eligible for reappointment.
- Incumbent ISCAF President may serve as first University President if qualified.
- Vacancy to be filled by Officer-in-Charge pending appointment.
- Salary aligned with similar institutions, supported by Vice Presidents.
Campus Directors
- Full-time directors appointed similarly, incumbent administrators maintained initially.
Administrative Council
- Composed of President, Vice Presidents, deans, directors; advises Board on administration and development policies.
Academic Council
- Includes President and academic staff of at least assistant professor rank.
- Recommends curricular offerings, disciplinary rules, admission and graduation requirements.
- Exercises disciplinary power over students.
Secretary and Treasurer of University
- Board-appointed Secretary keeps records and issues meeting notices.
- Treasurer of the Philippines acts as ex officio University Treasurer.
Faculty Appointment and Religious Neutrality
- No inquiry into religious beliefs for faculty appointments.
- Faculty prohibited from teaching for or against any religion.
Scholarship and Non-discrimination
- Scholarship and affirmative action programs for poor but deserving students.
- Admission not to be denied based on sex, religion, ethnicity or community affiliation.
Academic Freedom and Autonomy
- University enjoys academic freedom and institutional autonomy as per Philippine Constitution.
Authority for Equipment and Personnel Loan
- National government agencies authorized to loan equipment and detail personnel upon University request.
- Detailed employees count service time during assignment to University.
Transfer of Assets, Liabilities and Personnel
- All assets, personnel, liabilities of ISCAF transferred to University.
- Land titled to University; reverts to LGUs if University ceases to exist or land is unused.
- Security of tenure for existing employees respected.
Appropriations and Funding
- Initial funding from ISCAF appropriations.
- Subsequent funding through General Appropriations Act.
Development Plan and Organizational Setup
- University shall submit a 5-year development plan and program budget to CHED within 120 days.
- Undergo management audit in cooperation with CHED.
- Establish organizational, administrative and academic structures.
CHED Monitoring and Revocation
- CHED to conduct regular monitoring for compliance with university requirements.
- CHED may recommend revocation of university status upon noncompliance.
Annual Reporting
- Board to submit annual detailed report on university progress and needs to the President, CHED Chair, and Congress.
Application of Higher Education Modernization Act
- RA 8292 integrated as part of the University's governing charter.
Parity Clause
- University granted powers and responsibilities similar to other state universities and their officials.
Implementation Guidelines
- Board to formulate rules in consultation with CHED for full implementation.
Separability Clause
- Invalidity of any provision does not affect remainder of the law.
Repealing Clause
- All conflicting laws, decrees, orders, rules repealed or modified.
Effectivity
- Law effective 15 days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation.