Law Summary

1. Establishment

• Legal Provision: This section establishes the Central Visayas Polytechnic College (CVPC) in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.
• Key Definitions:
  • College: Refers to the Central Visayas Polytechnic College.
• Important Requirements:
  • Location and administrative operations are centralized in Dumaguete City.
• Consequences: Establishment of the college is mandated by law.

2. Conversion

• Legal Provision: Merges three existing national schools into the CVPC.
• Key Definitions:
  • Merged Institutions: East Visayan School of Arts and Trades, GuihulAgan Vocational High School, Bais School of Fisheries.
• Important Requirements:
  • The Board of Trustees is authorized to organize the merged institution.

3. Purpose

• Legal Provision: The primary objective of the College is to provide professional and technical training.
• Key Definitions:
  • Scientific and Technological Research: Activities aimed at advancing knowledge in these fields.
• Important Requirements:
  • Instruction in literature, philosophy, arts, and sciences is also included.

4. Powers of the College

• Legal Provision: Outlines the powers vested in the College.
• Key Definitions:
  • Board of Trustees: The governing body with exclusive corporate powers.
• Important Requirements:
  • Can acquire lands, purchase resources, and offer various educational courses.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • Undergraduate courses to be offered within five years; graduate courses at the Board's discretion thereafter.

5. The Governing Board; Manner of Appointment

• Legal Provision: Establishes the composition and appointment procedures of the Board of Trustees.
• Key Definitions:
  • Regular Members: Five appointed by the President of the Philippines, including educators, businessmen, and an alumnus.
  • Ex Officio Members: Four government officials including the Minister of Education, Culture, and Sports.
• Important Requirements:
  • Members serve four-year terms; initial appointments vary in length.
• Quorum: Majority of members required for meetings.
• Compensation: Board members receive a per diem for meetings attended.

6. The Administration

• Legal Provision: Outlines the administration structure of the College.
• Key Definitions:
  • President of the College: Chief executive officer appointed by the President of the Philippines.
• Important Requirements: The President is supported by a Vice President for Academic Affairs.

7. Powers of the President

• Legal Provision: Enumerates the powers and duties of the College President.
• Important Requirements:
  • Recommends appointments for faculty and staff; promulgates regulations.

8. The Secretary of the College

• Legal Provision: Establishes the position of a secretary for the Board and College.
• Key Definitions:
  • Secretary: Responsible for keeping records and notifying members of meetings.

9. The College Council Powers

• Legal Provision: Describes the authority of the College Council chaired by the President.
• Important Requirements:
  • Prescribes courses of study and admission rules; administers disciplinary measures.

10. College Centers

• Legal Provision: Creates specialized centers within the College.
• Key Definitions:
  • Research and Planning Center: Coordinates research and development.
  • Guidance and Counseling Center: Provides support services.
  • Student Service Center: Focuses on student welfare and development.

11. The Officers of Administration

• Legal Provision: Lists the administration officers of the College.
• Key Definitions: Includes the President, Vice President, Deans, Secretary, and Center Directors.

12. The Faculty and Other Personnel of the College

• Legal Provision: Establishes the faculty structure and hiring practices.
• Important Requirements:
  • No religious discrimination in hiring; no sectarian teachings allowed.

13. Civil Service Requirements

• Legal Provision: Specifies civil service rules for College employees.
• Key Definitions:
  • Civil Service Rules: Governance of employee rights and benefits.
• Important Requirements:
  • All employees, except the President and Vice President for Academic Affairs, are subject to these rules.

14. The Auditor of the College

• Legal Provision: Designates the Commissioner on Audit as the College auditor.
• Important Requirements:
  • Appoints a representative to manage auditing duties.

15. Loans or Transfers of Apparatus or Supplies

• Legal Provision: Allows government agencies to support the College with resources.
• Key Definitions:
  • Detail of Employees: Temporary assignment of employees to the College.

16. The Board of Visitors

• Legal Provision: Establishes a Board of Visitors to oversee the College's operations.
• Important Requirements:
  • Members include high-ranking government officials who will inspect and report on the College.

17. Appropriations

• Legal Provision: Transfers existing funds from merged schools to the CVPC.
• Important Requirements:
  • Future operational funding is to be included in General Appropriations Acts.

18. Abolition and Transfer

• Legal Provision: Abolishes the merged institutions and transfers resources to the CVPC.
• Important Requirements:
  • Personnel and assets are absorbed into the new College.

19. General Provisions

• Legal Provision: Directs the Minister of Education to implement the Act.
• Important Requirements:
  • Repeal or amendment of inconsistent laws.

20. Effectivity

• Legal Provision: The Act shall take effect upon approval.

Key Takeaways

• Establishes the Central Visayas Polytechnic College through the merging of three existing institutions.
• Defines the powers and governance structure, including a Board of Trustees and College President.
• Mandates a focus on technical and professional education while allowing for research and development.
• Provides for the administration and operational framework, including civil service compliance for most staff.
• Ensures transfer of existing funding and resources to support the new College infrastructure.