Law Summary
General Mandate of the University
- Provide advanced education, higher technological, vocational, and professional instruction across diverse fields including arts, sciences, agriculture, fisheries, engineering, business, law, health sciences, and more.
- Undertake research, extension services, and production supporting provincial and regional development.
- Lead progressive education efforts in specialization areas.
Curricular Offerings
- Undergraduate and graduate courses across broad academic fields.
- May offer technical-vocational programs and operate a laboratory school through its College of Education.
Administration and Governance
- University has corporate powers under Corporation Code.
- Managed by a Board of Regents and University President.
Board of Regents Composition
- Chaired by CHED Chairperson, co-chaired by University President.
- Includes government officials from education, economic development, agriculture, science and technology sectors.
- Includes presidents of faculty, student, alumni federations.
- Two private sector distinguished citizens appointed for two-year terms.
Powers and Duties of the Board
- Formulate policies aligned with constitutional and CHED standards.
- Approve curricula, appoint officials, set salaries, and fix tuition fees.
- Operate special trust funds from fees and income.
- Implement socialized tuition for deserving students.
- Establish professional chairs, scholarships, research centers, and academic linkages.
- Promote innovative educational modalities (distance learning, IT).
- Collaborate with local SUCs and absorb non-chartered institutions.
- Authorize management audits and institutional reforms.
- Enter joint ventures, receive donations, and manage University assets.
- Extend University President’s term past retirement under criteria.
- Delegate powers for efficient governance.
- Promote transparency, participative decision-making, and privatize non-academic services.
Board Meetings
- Hold quarterly regular meetings, with special meetings as needed.
- Quorum requires majority including CHED Chair or University President.
- Members entitled to reimbursement but no salary.
University President
- Full-time position appointed by Board upon search committee recommendation.
- Four-year term eligible for reappointment.
- First CNSC President to continue as first University President.
- Assisted by three Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs, Administration, and Research.
- Salary as per government compensation laws.
Secretary of the University
- Appointed by Board to serve both Board and University.
- Responsible for records and notices.
Councils: Administrative and Academic
- Administrative Council includes President, VPs, deans, and directors to recommend administrative policies.
- Academic Council includes President and academic staff; manages curricula, discipline, admission, and graduation requirements.
Heads of University Campuses
- Campus Directors appointed by Board based on recommendations.
- Incumbent CNSC campus directors continue.
Faculty Employment Standards
- No discrimination based on political, gender, cultural or religious grounds.
- Faculty appointments subject to Board-set standards.
- Faculty prohibited from teaching for or against any religion.
Academic Freedom and Autonomy
- University guaranteed academic freedom and institutional autonomy under Constitution.
Admission and Scholarship
- Admission free from discrimination on various grounds.
- Scholarship and affirmative action programs to assist deserving poor students.
Authority to Loan and Detail Resources
- National government agencies may loan equipment or detail personnel to University.
- Time served by detailed personnel counts towards regular service.
Transfer of Assets and Personnel
- CNSC assets, liabilities, personnel, and records transferred to University.
- Positions and tenure of existing faculty and personnel respected.
- University may increase human resource capacity.
- Land titled in University name; reverts to LGU or Republic if University ceases.
Tax Exemptions
- Importation of specified books exempt from customs duties upon CHED certification.
- Donations and grants deductible from donor’s gross income.
Compliance with CHED Requirements
- University status effective upon CHED declaration of compliance with university standards.
- CHED requirements include faculty qualifications, comprehensive programs, research activity, resource facilities, international linkages, and outreach activities.
- Regular CHED monitoring and technical assistance.
- Institution retains prior status until full compliance.
Development Plan and Management Audit
- Within 120 days post-approval: submit 5-year development plan.
- Undergo management audit with CHED cooperation.
- Establish organizational, administrative, and academic structures.
Reporting Requirements
- Annual detailed report on University’s progress to President and Congress via CHED.
Supplimentary Laws
- RA 8292 provisions integrated.
Parity and Powers
- University has powers and functions equivalent to other state universities and officials.
Appropriations
- Initial funding from CNSC appropriations.
- Subsequent budgets from annual General Appropriations Act.
Implementation Rules
- Board to formulate rules within 60 days after effectivity.
Separability and Repealing Clauses
- Invalid provisions do not affect remaining parts.
- Conflicting laws and regulations repealed or modified.
Effectivity
- Law effective 15 days after publication in Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation.