Objectives and Primary Functions
- PUP is tasked to primarily provide higher occupational, technical, and professional instruction in applied arts and sciences.
- It shall also promote applied research, advanced studies, and progressive leadership in these fields.
Expanded Curricular Offerings
- In addition to its existing ladder-type programs in business, education, and social sciences, the University shall offer programs in other polytechnic areas.
- These areas include agriculture, arts and trades, fisheries, and other fields integrating technical and managerial skill development.
Leadership and Governance: University President
- The head of the University is the President of PUP, appointed by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation by the Secretary of Education and Culture and consultation with the Board of Regents.
- The President exercises all powers typical of a university president, among others, acting as chief executive officer, leading faculties and branches, and supervising academic and financial operations.
Specific Powers and Duties of the President
- Promulgates and enforces general policies affecting the University.
- Appoints personnel subject to Board approval; can make ad-interim appointments in emergencies.
- Institutes disciplinary actions and decides on conduct appeals involving university personnel or students.
- Grants leaves, sabbaticals, and extensions for scholarships as budget permits.
- Approves use of university facilities for academic and related activities and fixes corresponding fees.
- Executes contracts and prepares annual reports, including budgets.
- Delegates functions as deemed appropriate.
Board of Regents: Composition and Role
- The governing body is the Board of Regents, chaired by the Secretary of Education and Culture, including representatives from economic, labor, and industry departments, university president, alumni association president, and a private sector member.
- In absence of Secretary of Education, the Undersecretary or University President acts as Chair.
- Members serve without compensation except for actual and necessary expenses.
Powers and Duties of the Board of Regents
- Administer provisions for university support and budgets.
- Confers degrees to graduates.
- Appoints faculty and staff on the President’s recommendation, determines their compensation, and can remove for cause after due process.
- Fixes tuition, matriculation, graduation, laboratory and special fees, maintaining such collections as a trust fund subject to government audit.
- Provides fellowships and scholarships based on merit.
- Enacts rules and regulations consistent with the university's purpose.
- Accepts legacies, gifts, and donations, managing them for university benefit, with such donations exempt from taxes.
- Authorized to import educational commodities duty-free.
Board of Regents Procedures
- Quorum requires majority of members.
- Legal processes against the Board shall be served to the President or Secretary.
- Regular meetings are scheduled monthly; special meetings require prior notice.
University Administration Officers
- Includes the President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary, and other officials deemed necessary by the Board for effective governance.
Expansion and Regional Branches
- The University shall extend its programs through a system of regional branches to reach farther communities.
Transfer of Property and Integration of Schools
- All assets and liabilities of the Philippine College of Commerce and other integrated national schools transfer to PUP.
- Integrated schools maintain government educational funds as enjoyed prior to integration.
- The Secretary of Education is empowered to approve school integrations into PUP, with subsequent transfer of assets and obligations.
Appropriations and Funding
- An initial appropriation of three million pesos is allocated to implement this decree.
- Additional necessary funds will be appropriated annually.
Effectivity
- The decree takes effect immediately upon issuance.