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REPUBLIC ACTS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE STATE
POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OF PALAWAN IN THE PROVINCE OF PALAWAN INTO A STATE
UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE WESTERN PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. |
Section 1. Conversion. – The State Polytechnic College of Palawan (SPCP) in the Province of Palawan is hereby converted into a state university to be known as the Western Philippines University (WPU), hereinafter to as the University. The main campus University shall be in Aborlan, Palawan. Section 2. General Mandate. – The University shall primarily provide advanced education , higher technological, professional instruction and training in the fields of agriculture, fisheries, forestry, engineering, environment, education, arts sciences, rural development and other relevant fields of study. It shall also promote research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specializations. Sec. 3. Curricular Offerings. – The university shall offer
undergraduate and graduate studies in the fields of agriculture,
fisheries, forestry, engineering, environment, education, arts and
sciences, coastal resource management, marine biology and oceanography,
rural development and other degrees/courses within its areas of
specializations and according ti its capabilities as the Board of
Regents may deem necessary to carry out its objectives, particularly to
meet the need of the Province of Palawan and the region. Sec. 4. Administration. – The University shall have the general power of a corporation set forth in Batas Pambansa Blg. 68, as amended otherwise known as the "Corporation Code of the Philippines." The administration of the University and the exercise of its corporate power shall vested exclusively in the Board of Regents and the President of the University insofar as authorized by the Board. Sec. 5. The Governing Board. – The Governing Board of the University
shall be Board of Regents, hereinafter referred to as the Board, which
shall be composed of the following: a.
The Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), as
chairperson; The Board of Regents shall appoint the three (3) prominent citizens from among a list of at least five (5) persons qualified in the Province of Palawan, as recommended by the search committee constituted by the University President, in consultation with the Chairperson of (CHED), and the other members of the Board, based on the normal standards and qualifications for the position set by the Board. The term of the Office of the President of the Federation of Faculty associations, the president of the federation of alumni association shall be conterminous with their respective terms of office, as set forth in their respective Constitutions and By-Laws. The three (3) prominent citizens shall serve for a term of two (2) years from the date of appointment. Sec. 6. Promulgation and Implementation of Policies. – The Board shall promulgate and implement policies in accordance with the declared State policies on education and other pertinent provision of the Philippine Constitutions on Education, agriculture science technology, as well as the policies, standard and thrusts of the CHED under Republic Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the " Higher Education Act of 1994." Sec. 7. Power and Duties of the Board of Regents. – The Board shall
have the following specific power and duties in addition to its general
powers of the administration and the exercise of all the powers granted
to the board of directors of a corporation under existing laws: a.
To promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out
the purposes and functions of the university; Such
donations shall be exempt from the donor’s tax and the same shall be
considered as allowable deductions from the gross income in the
computation of the income tax of the donor, in accordance with the
provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), as amended:
Provided, that such donations shall not be disposed of, transferred or
sold. Such
fees and charges, including government subsidies and other income
generated by the University, shall constitute special trust funds and
shall be deposited in nay authorized government depository banks, and
all interest that shall accrue there from shall form parts of the same
funds for the use of the University. Sec. 8. Meeting of the Board. – The Board shall regularly convene at least once every quarter. However, the chairperson of the Board may, upon three (3) days’ prior written notice, call a maximum of two (2) special meetings wherever necessary. A quorum of the Board shall consist a majority of all its members holding office at the time of the meeting: Provided, however, That the chairperson of the Board or the president of the University is among those present of the meeting. In the absence of the Chairperson of the CHED, a commissioner of the CHED, duly designated by him/her, shall represent him/her in the meeting with all the right and responsibilities of a regular member: Provided, however, That during this meeting, the president of the University as vice chairperson shall be presiding officer: Provided, further, That this proviso notwithstanding, the Chairperson of the CHED is hereby authorized to designate a CHED commissioner as a regular chair of the Board of Regents, in which case said CHED Commissioner shall act as the presiding officer. In case the Chairperson of the Congressional committees on Education shall not be able to attend the Board meeting, they may designate their respective representatives to attend the said meeting who shall have the same right and responsibilities as a regular member of the Board. The member of the Board shall not receive any salary but shall be entitled to reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred, either in the attendance to meeting of the Board or in connection with other official business authorized by resolution of the Board, subject to existing laws and regulations. Sec. 9. The University President. – The University shall be headed by a
president, who shall render full time service. He/She shall be
appointed by the Board, upon recommendation of the duly constituted
search committee. He/She shall have a term of four (4) years and shall
be eligible for reappointment for another term: Provided, That in order
to effect a smooth transition to a state university, the incumbent
President of the State Polytechnic College of Palawan. If qualified,
shall be the first president of the University. Sec. 10. The Administrative Council. – These shall be an administrative council consisting of the president of the University as chairperson, vice president, deans, directors, and other officials of equal ranks as members, whose duty is to review and recommend to the Board the policies governing the administration, management and development planning of the University. Sec. 11. The Academic Council. – There shall be an academic council of
the president of the University as chairperson and all members of the
academic staff with the rank or not lower than assistant professor as
member. Sec. 12. The Secretary of the University. – The Board shall appoint a secretary, who will serve as much for both Board and the University and shall keep all records and proceedings of the Board. He/She shall communicate to each member of the Board notices of meeting. Sec. 13. The Treasurer of the University. – The treasurer of the Philippines shall be ex officio treasurer of the University. Sec. 14. Faculty. – No political belief, gender, preference, cultural or community affiliation or ethic origin, and religious opinion or affiliation shall be matter of inquiry in the appointment of the faculty members of the University: Provided, However, That no member of the faculty shall teach for or against any particular church or religious sect. Sec. 15. Scholarship Program/Admission. – The University hall provide a
scholarship program and other affirmative action programs to assist
poor but deserving students who qualify for admission to the University. Sec. 16. Academic Freedom and Institutional Autonomy. – The University shall enjoy academic freedom and institutional bureaus and offices of national government are hereby authorized to loan or transfer, upon the request of the president of the University such apparatus, equipment or supplies as may be needed by the University, and to detail employee for duty therein when, in the judgment of the head of bureau or office, such apparatus, equipment, supplies or services of such employee can be spared without serious detriment to public service. The employees so detailed shall perform such duties as required of them by the president of the University, and the time so employed shall be counted as part of their regular services. Sec. 18. Assets, Liabilities and Personnel. – All assets, real and
personal, personnel records of the State Polytechnic College of
Palawan, as well as liabilities or obligations, are hereby transferred
to the University. The position, right and security of tenure of the
faculty members and personnel therein employed under existing laws
shall be respected. Sec. 19. Appropriation. – The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the State Polytechnic College of Palawan. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of the WPU shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. Sec. 20. Development Plan, Management Audit
Organization/Administrative/Academic Structure. – Within the period of
one hundred twenty (120) days after the approval of the Act, the
University shall accomplish the following: a.
Submit five (5)- year development plan, including corresponding program
budget to the CHED, for corresponding recommendation to the DBM; Sec. 21. Filing of Report. – On before the fifteen (15th) day of the second (2nd) month after the opening of the regular classes each year, the Board shall file with the Office of the President of the Philippines, through the Chairperson of the CHED, and with both House of Congress a detailed report on the progress conditions and need of the University. Sec. 22. Incorporation of Republic Act No. 8292. – The provisions of Republic Act No. 8292, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997", shall form part of this Act and together shall serve as the governing charter of the University. Sec. 23. Repealing Clause. – All laws presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. Sec. 24. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved: March 5, 2004 |
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