Mandate of the University
- Provides advanced and higher professional, technical, and special instructions in various fields including education, technology, engineering, public administration, agriculture, arts, maritime education, peace and security.
- Conducts research, extension, and income-generating programs for sustainable regional development.
Curricular Offerings
- Offers undergraduate and graduate courses across multiple disciplines.
- Maintains an operational laboratory high school under the College of Education.
Administration and Corporate Powers
- University powers and administration are vested in the Board of Regents and the President.
- University has the general powers of a corporation under the Corporation Code of the Philippines.
Governing Board Composition
- Board chaired by CHED Chairperson and co-chaired by the University President.
- Includes congressional committee chairs, regional directors of NEDA, DOST, DA, university federation presidents, and two prominent private-sector citizens.
- Appointment terms and selection process for members detailed.
Powers and Duties of the Board
- Implements policies aligned with national education and development laws.
- Approves curricula and programs.
- Appoints University officials and faculty.
- Sets salaries, tuition fees, and administers funds.
- Manages scholarships, honorary degrees, research centers, expansion, collaborations, and reforms.
- Can authorize management audits and structural changes.
Board Meetings
- Regular quarterly meetings; special meetings with notice allowed.
- Quorum requirements include presence of CHED Chairperson or delegate and University President.
- Board members serve without salary but may be reimbursed for expenses.
University President
- Full-time President appointed for a 4-year term, renewable once.
- Incumbent SSC President may become first University President if qualified.
- Responsible for general administration and assisted by vice presidents.
- Compensation aligned with similar educational institutions.
Campus Heads
- Campus Directors appointed to administer individual campuses.
- Current directors continue to serve under the new structure.
University Secretary and Treasurer
- Secretary appointed by the Board to keep records and handle notices.
- Treasurer of the Philippines serves ex officio as University Treasurer.
Administrative and Academic Councils
- Administrative Council reviews policies on management and development.
- Academic Council reviews curricular offerings, student admissions, graduation requirements, and discipline.
Faculty Appointment
- Appointment free from discrimination on political, gender, cultural, ethnic, or religious grounds.
- Faculty prohibited from religious preaching or recruitment.
Scholarship and Admission
- Scholarships and affirmative action programs for deserving poor students.
- Non-discrimination in admissions.
Loan or Transfer of Equipment and Personnel
- National government agencies may loan equipment or assign employees to the University upon request.
Transfer of Assets, Liabilities, and Personnel
- All SSC assets, liabilities, and personnel transferred to the University.
- Faculty and staff rights and tenure protected.
- University assumes ownership of government land occupied by SSC.
Tax Exemption
- University’s importation of academic books and publications exempt from customs duties.
Development Plan and Organizational Setup
- Within 120 days, University must submit a five-year development plan, undergo management audit, and establish its organizational structure.
Appropriations
- Initial funding charged against SSC appropriations; future funding through the General Appropriations Act.
Annual Reporting
- Board to submit annual detailed reports on University progress to the President and Congress.
Compliance with CHED Requirements
- University status effective only upon CHED certification of compliance with university standards.
- Institution retains prior status until compliance achieved.
Supplementary and Parity Provisions
- R.A. 8292 (Higher Education Modernization Act) applies as part of the University Charter.
- University and officials granted powers and responsibilities analogous to other state universities.
Rule-making, Separability, and Repealing Clauses
- Board to formulate implementing rules within 60 days.
- Invalidity of any part does not affect the remainder.
- Contradictory laws and regulations are repealed or modified.
Effectivity
- Act takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.