Objectives of Bicol University – Gubat Campus
- To provide quality and affordable higher education to the local population.
- To develop and offer technology and academic programs relevant to accelerating socioeconomic development in the Province of Sorsogon.
Curricular Offerings
- The campus shall continue offering pre-existing courses including:
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
- BS in Computer Science
- BS in Food Technology
- Diploma in Agricultural Technology
- Additional courses such as forestry, fishery, and other relevant fields may be introduced per the Board of Regents’ discretion to meet local needs and institutional capacity.
Administration and Governance
- The administration is vested in the Bicol University Board of Regents, pursuant to Republic Act No. 5521 (Charter of the Bicol University).
- The Board holds full authority over organizational structure, academic, research, and extension programs, staffing qualifications, enrollment, and operational matters.
Campus Site and Property Ownership
- The Municipality of Gubat will identify and designate the campus site for the Bicol University – Gubat Campus.
- The land is declared university property and shall be titled accordingly.
- If Bicol University ceases to exist or the land is no longer needed, ownership reverts to the Municipality of Gubat.
Implementation Authority
- The Board of Regents is empowered to formulate necessary rules, regulations, and guidelines to implement this Act before the next school year’s opening.
Reporting Requirements
- The Board must submit a detailed report within three (3) months of integration to:
- The Office of the President through the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education
- Both Houses of Congress
- The report should cover all actions taken pursuant to this Act.
Appropriations and Funding
- Initial implementation costs are charged against the current year’s funding from the Municipality of Gubat.
- The Municipality shall continue funding assistance equivalent to pre-integration support until full funding is included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Separability Clause
- If any part of the Act is found invalid or unconstitutional, remaining provisions will continue to be effective and enforceable.
Repealing Clause
- All laws, decrees, orders, and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation.