Academic Focus and Instructional Priorities (Section 2 Amendment)
- The University of Mindanao shall provide primarily professional and technical training.
- It shall offer advanced instruction in literature, philosophy, sciences, and arts.
- Priority is given to teaching Filipino native culture, arts, sciences, philosophy, and literature.
- The University is mandated to conduct research related to these fields to support government policy.
Governance Structure and Board of Regents Composition (Section 4 Amendment)
- The University shall be governed by a Board of Regents with ten members.
- Five regents are appointed by the President of the Philippines, with Commission on Appointments' consent, serving staggered terms of one to five years.
- Five regents are to be elected by the University of Mindanao Alumni Association once enough graduates exist; initially, these may be presidential appointees.
- Board members must be residents of the Philippines and cannot be university employees or work in other educational institutions.
- Preference in appointments is given to residents of Mindanao, especially from Lanao Province.
- The Superintendent of Schools for Lanao Province is an ex officio member.
- The University President, elected by the Board, serves as ex officio chairman; in vacancy, the senior alumnus Board member acts as chairman.
- Board members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses related to official duties.
Appropriations and Financial Provisions (Section 16 Amendment)
- An initial appropriation of 500,000 pesos is authorized from unappropriated national funds to establish priority colleges under the University.
- Scholarship funds for non-Christian tribes are to be transferred to the University and managed by the Board of Regents.
- From fiscal year 1958-1959, an additional subsidy of 2 million pesos is appropriated to support the University's purposes.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval, ensuring timely implementation of the provisions.