Conversion of Carlos Hilado Memorial State College

CHMSU is mandated to provide advanced education, higher technological and professional instruction.
Fields of study include education, agriculture, agribusiness, business administration, industrial technology, arts and sciences, health sciences, information technology, engineering, and related fields.
The university will engage in research, extension services, and provide leadership within Negros Occidental and Region VI.

CHMSU shall enjoy academic freedom and institutional autonomy consistent with the Philippine Constitution.

Offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across diverse disciplines such as agriculture, science, social sciences, law, culture, arts, tourism, business, maritime, education, IT, health, and leadership.
May operate a laboratory school under its College of Education.

The University has powers similar to those of corporations under the Corporation Code of the Philippines.
Governance and exercise of powers are vested exclusively in the Board of Regents and University President.

Chaired by CHED Chairperson; co-chaired by University President.
Members include chairpersons of relevant Senate and House education committees, regional directors of NEDA, DOST, DA, as well as federation presidents representing faculty, students, alumni, and two distinguished private sector citizens.
Prominent citizens are appointed from a vetted list based on qualifications.

Policy formulation consistent with State education and CHED policies.
Approval of curricula, programs, appointment of officials and employees.
Setting salaries, fees, tuition, and other charges, establishing trust funds from fees.
Implementation of socialized tuition schemes per the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.
Establishment of professorial chairs, scholarships, and fellowships.
Management of grants, donations, and funds for University development.
Setting admission/graduation policies and awarding honorary degrees.
Establishment of research and extension centers and collaboration with other institutions.
Adoption of innovative educational modes including IT and open distance learning.
Authority to privatize certain non-academic services.
Conduct management audits and structural reforms as necessary.

Regular meetings every three months with provisions for special meetings.
Quorum requires a majority including CHED Chairperson or authorized representative.
Members serve without salary but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses.

The president is appointed by the Board for a four-year term, eligible for reappointment.
The incumbent CHMSC president serves as the first university president if qualified.
Responsibilities include administrative leadership and implementation of Board policies.
Supported by three vice-presidents focusing on academics, administration, and research/extension/training.

Administrative Council: President, vice-presidents, deans, directors; reviews and recommends administrative policies.
Academic Council: President and academic staff rank assistant professor or higher; oversees curricula and student discipline, subject to Board approval.

Faculty appointments free from discrimination based on political beliefs, gender, ethnicity, religion, or cultural affiliation.
Faculty members prohibited from teaching for or against any religious sect.

Scholarship and affirmative action programs to assist poor but deserving students.
Admission shall not be denied on grounds of gender, religion, ethnicity, or community affiliation.

National government agencies may loan apparatus, equipment, supplies, and detail personnel to the University upon request.
Detail personnel perform assigned duties and service counted as regular.

All assets, liabilities, personnel, and records of the former College are transferred to the University.
Security of tenure for existing employees is maintained.
Government lands occupied by the College and campuses are owned by the University; reversion to LGUs if University ceases to exist.

Importation of books/publications for educational and scientific purposes are exempt from customs duties.
Grants, donations, and contributions to the University are exempt from donor's tax and deductible for donors.

Within 120 days after the Act’s approval, University must submit a 6-year development plan, undergo management audit, and establish organizational structure.
Conversion effective only upon CHED determination of compliance with university requirements.
Requirements include qualified faculty, comprehensive degree programs, viable research, learning resources, global linkages, and community outreach.
CHED provides technical assistance and monitors compliance.

Annual report on progress and needs filed with the President and Congress through CHED.

University enjoys the same powers, functions, privileges, responsibilities, and limitations as other state universities under existing laws.

Board, in consultation with CHED, must formulate implementing rules within 60 days of effectivity.

The Act takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.