AN ACT CONVERTING THE KALINGA-APAYAO STATE COLLEGE IN THE CITY OF TABUK

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 10584:

Conversion of Kalinga-Apayao State College into Kalinga State University
• Section 1: Converts Kalinga-Apayao State College into Kalinga State University, with main campus in Tabuk City.

General Mandate and Academic Freedom
• Section 2: University shall provide advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction and training in various fields, promote research and extension services.
• Section 3: University shall enjoy academic freedom and institutional autonomy.

Curricular Offerings
• Section 4: University shall offer undergraduate and graduate courses in various fields, maintain a laboratory school.

Administration
• Section 5: University shall have general powers of a corporation, administration vested in Board of Regents and President.

Board of Regents
• Section 6: Composition of Board of Regents, including ex-officio and appointed members.
• Section 7: Powers and duties of Board of Regents, including policy formulation, rules and regulations, financial management, appointments, curriculum approval, establishment of branches and centers, joint ventures, and other administrative functions.
• Section 8: Board shall meet regularly once every three months, with provisions for special meetings and quorum requirements.

University President and Other Officials
• Section 9: University shall be headed by a President appointed by Board, with term of four years and eligibility for reappointment.
• Section 10: Each campus shall be headed by a Campus Administrator appointed by Board.
• Section 11: Board shall appoint a Secretary for record-keeping and meeting notices.
• Section 12: Treasurer of the Philippines shall be ex-officio Treasurer of the University.

Administrative and Academic Councils
• Section 13: Administrative Council shall review and recommend policies on administration, management, and development planning.
• Section 14: Academic Council shall review and recommend curricular offerings, rules of discipline, admission and graduation requirements.

Faculty and Scholarship Program
• Section 15: No discrimination in faculty appointment based on political beliefs, gender, culture, ethnicity, or religion.
• Section 16: University shall provide scholarship program and affirmative action programs for deserving students, without discrimination.

Assets, Liabilities, and Personnel Transfer
• Section 18: All assets, liabilities, personnel, and records of Kalinga-Apayao State College shall be transferred to the University.

Tax Exemption and Appropriations
• Section 19: Exemption from customs duties on importation of books and publications, and from donor's tax on donations to the University.
• Section 20: Appropriations for the University shall be charged against current year's appropriations of Kalinga-Apayao State College, and thereafter included in annual General Appropriations Act.

Development Plan, Audit, and Organizational Structure
• Section 21: Within 120 days, the University shall submit a 5-year development plan, undergo a management audit, and set up its organizational, administrative, and academic structure.

Reporting and Compliance
• Section 22: Board shall file an annual report on the progress, conditions, and needs of the University.
• Section 26: University status shall become effective upon CHED's determination of compliance with requirements, including accreditation, faculty-student ratio, library and laboratories, research output, linkages and outreach programs, and academic policies.

Other Provisions
• Section 23: Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997 shall be an integral part of this Act.
• Section 24: Parity clause granting powers, functions, privileges, responsibilities, and limitations to the University and its officials under existing laws.
• Section 25: Board, in consultation with CHED, shall formulate implementing rules and regulations.
• Section 27: Separability clause.
• Section 28: Repealing clause for inconsistent laws.
• Section 29: Effectivity clause.