AN ACT CONVERTING THE NAVAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAVAL
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AN ACT CONVERTING THE NAVAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAVAL
Republic Act No. 9718
October 14, 2009
Case Overview and Summary
Summary of Republic Act No. 9718Conversion and Integration
- The Naval Institute of Technology in Naval, Biliran is converted into the Naval State University (NSU), integrating the Biliran National Agricultural College. (Section 1)
- The main campus of NSU shall be in Naval, Biliran. (Section 1)
General Mandate
- NSU shall provide advanced education, higher technological and professional instruction in arts, sciences, education, agriculture, fishery, forestry, maritime education, ICT, engineering, tourism, and related fields. (Section 2)
- NSU shall undertake research, extension services, and provide leadership in its areas of specialization. (Section 2)
Curricular Offerings
- NSU shall offer undergraduate and graduate courses in its areas of specialization, as approved by the Board of Regents and CHED. (Section 3)
- The existing high school shall be transferred to DepEd, but students can complete their education at NSU. NSU may operate a laboratory school if it has a College of Education. (Section 3)
Administration
- NSU shall have general corporate powers under the Corporation Code. (Section 4)
- Administration shall be vested in the Board of Regents and the University President. (Section 4)
Governing Board
- The Board of Regents shall be the governing body, composed of specified members. (Section 5)
- Two prominent citizens shall be appointed as Regents based on qualifications set by the Board. (Section 5)
- Terms of office for different Regents are specified. (Section 5)
Board Powers and Duties
- The Board shall have general powers of administration and exercise powers granted to corporation boards. (Section 7)
- Specific powers and duties of the Board are listed in detail, covering areas like policies, finances, appointments, infrastructure, linkages, and privatization. (Section 7)
Meetings of the Board
- The Board shall convene at least quarterly, with provisions for special meetings. (Section 8)
- Quorum requirements and representation provisions are specified. (Section 8)
- Regents shall not receive salary but can claim expense reimbursements. (Section 8)
University President
- The University shall be headed by a full-time President appointed by the Board based on qualifications. (Section 9)
- The incumbent President of Naval Institute of Technology shall be the first NSU President. (Section 9)
- Provisions for vacancy, appointment of Vice Presidents, and President's salary are included. (Sections 9-10)
Other Councils and Officials
- There shall be an Administrative Council and an Academic Council with specified compositions and duties. (Sections 11-12)
- The Board shall appoint a Secretary and the Treasurer of Philippines shall be the ex officio Treasurer. (Sections 13-14)
Faculty
- No discrimination shall be made in faculty appointment based on beliefs, gender, culture, or religion. (Section 15)
- Faculty appointments shall follow guidelines set by the Board. (Section 15)
Scholarship Program and Admission
- NSU shall provide scholarships and affirmative action programs for deserving poor students. (Section 16)
- No student shall be denied admission based on gender, religion, culture, or ethnicity. (Section 16)
Academic Freedom and Autonomy
- NSU shall enjoy academic freedom and institutional autonomy under the Constitution. (Section 17)
Resource Sharing
- Government offices can loan equipment, supplies, and detail personnel to NSU, subject to conditions. (Section 18)
Assets, Liabilities, and Personnel
- All assets, liabilities, personnel, and records of the integrated institutions shall be transferred to NSU. (Section 19)
- Tenured personnel's rights shall be respected, and government lands occupied shall be NSU property. (Section 19)
Appropriations
- Initial funding shall be from current appropriations of integrated institutions, except high school operations. (Section 20)
- Subsequent funding shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. (Section 20)
Development Plan and Organizational Structure
- Within 120 days, NSU shall submit a 5-year development plan, undergo a management audit, and set up its organizational structure. (Section 21)
Monitoring and Evaluation
- CHED shall monitor NSU's compliance, and may recommend revoking university status if non-compliant. (Section 22)
Reporting
- The Board shall file an annual report on NSU's progress, conditions, and needs. (Section 23)
Other Provisions
- The Higher Education Modernization Act shall be part of NSU's governing charter. (Section 24)
- NSU shall have powers, functions, and privileges of state universities under existing laws. (Section 25)
- The Board shall formulate implementing rules and regulations in consultation with CHED. (Section 26)
- Separability clause, repealing clause, and effectivity date are included. (Sections 27-29)
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AN ACT CONVERTING THE NAVAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAVAL
Republic Act No. 9718
•October 14, 2009
Republic of the PhilippinesCONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINESMetro Manila
Fourteenth CongressThird Regular Session
Republic Act No. 9718 October 14, 2009
AN ACT CONVERTING THE NAVAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAVAL, PROVINCE OF BILIRAN INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE NAVAL STATE UNIVERSITY, INTEGRATING THEREWITH THE BILIRAN NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BILIRAN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. Conversion/Integration. - The Naval Institute of Technology in the Municipality of Naval, Province of Biliran is hereby converted into a state university to be known as the Naval state University (NSU), hereinafter referred to as the University, integrating therewith the Biliran National Agricultural College in the Municipality of Biliran, both located in the Province of Biliran. The main campus of the University shall be in the Municipality of Naval, Province of Biliran.
Section 2. General Mandate. - The University shall primarily provide advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction and training in the fields of...
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