Scope and Academic Programs
- PRMSU is established as a comprehensive state university.
- It shall provide advanced and higher professional, technical, and special instructions.
- Fields of study include education, technology, engineering, architecture, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, public administration, management, business, accountancy, economics, finance, tourism, hospitality, culinary management, creative industries, humanities, arts, sciences, information and communications technology, maritime education, law, legal management, medicine, health-related programs, peace, and security.
- The University will also undertake research, extension, and income-generating programs for sustainable development of Zambales, the region, and the country.
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
- PRMSU shall offer both undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Programs shall cover the fields mentioned in the scope section.
- The Board of Regents may approve relevant programs aligned with the university's specialization and capabilities.
- Programs aim to meet the educational and development needs of the province, region, and the country.
Governing Board Composition
- The Board of Regents governs PRMSU.
- Members include:
- CHED Chairperson (Chairperson of the Board)
- University President (Co-chairperson)
- Chairs of education committees from Senate and House
- Regional Directors of NEDA, DOST, and DA
- Presidents of the University's federation of alumni, student governments, and faculty associations
- Three prominent CEOs from national/multinational corporations with ties to the university
- Two distinguished academicians with significant research and publication records
- CEOs and academicians serve two-year terms renewable by the Board.
- They are selected from a shortlist recommended by a search committee constituted by the University President in consultation with CHED Chairperson.
University Leadership
- The University President shall serve full time.
- Appointment is by the Board of Regents based on search committee recommendation and according to Board's guidelines and standards.
- The incumbent RMTU President shall serve as the first PRMSU President until the end of his term.
Transfer and Management of Assets, Personnel, and Records
- All assets (real and personal), personnel, records, liabilities, and obligations of RMTU transfer to PRMSU.
- Faculty and employee tenure rights and positions are respected and maintained unless changed by the Board.
- Human resource component of PRMSU will be upgraded or increased.
- Government-owned land occupied by RMTU is declared property of PRMSU and shall be titled accordingly.
- If the University ceases to exist or lands are no longer needed, these revert to the concerned LGU or the government.
Amendments to Republic Act No. 8498
- Sections 2, 3, 4, and 16 of RA No. 8498 are amended as necessary to reflect changes by this Act.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.