Academic Programs and Mandate
- Campuses mandated to offer short-term, technical-vocational, undergraduate, and graduate programs.
- Programs should align with DNSC’s mandate, capabilities, and the human resource development needs of Davao del Norte Province and Region XI.
- Campuses are also tasked to conduct research, extension services, and exhibit progressive leadership.
Campus Administration
- Each campus headed by a Campus Administrator who must render full-time service.
- Appointment/designation by DNSC Board upon recommendation of search committee and College President.
- Appointments subject to Board’s guidelines, qualifications, and standards.
Compliance with Higher Education Standards
- Campuses required to meet minimum operational and program requirements as prescribed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
Asset, Personnel, and Property Integration
- Transfer of all assets, personnel, records, and liabilities of the campuses to DNSC.
- Protection of the positions, rights, and security of tenure of staff under existing laws maintained.
- Government-owned lands occupied by the campuses declared property of DNSC and to be titled in DNSC’s name.
- Provisions for reversion of land to local government or Republic if DNSC ceases to exist or does not need the land.
Governing Charter and Legal Framework
- Republic Act No. 8292 (Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997) integrated as part of DNSC’s governing charter.
- All applicable powers, functions, privileges, and responsibilities of state colleges and their officials conferred upon DNSC and its officials.
Appropriations and Funding
- Financial requirements to implement the Act included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Severability Clause
- Invalid or unconstitutional parts of the law do not affect the validity and enforceability of other provisions.
Repealing Clause
- Laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The law takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.