FOREWORD

The Educational Decree as promulgated on September 20, 1972 sets direction for the educational system as the decree declared a government policy to re-orient the educational system for an accelerated national economic growth and social development. During this time, the province of Isabela was also experiencing growth in many aspects. As the province saw the need to accommodate the results of its growth and to respond to the call for national development through education, it felt the need to integrate and convert the institutions of higher learning into one effective and efficient state university.

Presidential Decree (PD) 1434 then merged two state colleges – the Isabela State College of Agriculture (ISCA) in Echague and the Cagayan Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT) in Cabagan to become the Isabela State University. This also transferred the college level courses of the Isabela School of Arts and Trades in Ilagan; the Jones Rural School in Jones; the Roxas Memorial Agricultural and Industrial School in Roxas; the San Mateo Vocational and Industrial School in San Mateo. As likewise provided in the same decree, Echague campus is the seat of the administration.

PD 1437 complemented PD 1434 by defining the composition, powers, and functions of the Governing Board, which was amended by RA 8292 (Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997). In 1999, the CHED Memorandum Order no. 18 s. 1999, which provides the guidelines for the integration of CHED Supervised Institutions (CSIs) to SUCs, was enacted. Pursuant to this Order, the first CHED supervised institution that was integrated into the University is the Cauayan Polytechnic College at Cauayan, Isabela. In 2002, three CSIs were again integrated into the system, namely: the full integration of the theDelfin Albano Memorial Institute of Agriculture and Technology (DAMIAT) in San Mariano, Isabela; and, the Angadanan Agro-Industrial College (AAIC) in Angadanan, Isabela. At present, Isabela State University has nine campuses strategically located in the different towns of Isabela.

The University Code was approved in 1985 of which contents was adopted to formulate the Faculty Manual, Administrative Manual, Research and Development and Extension Manual, Resource Generation Manual and the Student Manual. The University Code is the basis or guide in the implementation of policies to achieve the goals of the University. Since then, the said University Code was neither revised nor updated.

With the initiative of the new administration, the said Code was revised through the leadership of of its historic-first lady President, Dr. Aleth M. Mamauag, , and the then Vice President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Relli C. Pableo, through the creation of Ad Hoc Committee on Policy Review and Recommendations to update the University Code to meet the needs and demands of the stakeholders it serves.

I take this opportunity to thank, on behalf of the University, all constituencies who catapheted me as the 5th President and the following individuals and groups who made this Code

possible: the Ad Hoc Committee headed by Dr.Rufino B. Calpatura, and members: Dr. Robinson M. Perez, Prof. Jane S. Raymundo, Dr. Edith F. Ausa, Dr. Emilia A. Martinez, Ms. Gilda G. Niala, Ms. Wilma B. Adriano and the Academic and Administrative Councils for their active participation in the review process of the Code and for favorably recommending the approval of its final draft to the Board of Regents; the Chairman and the members of the Board of Regents for their insight-filled comments and suggestions.

Dr. Aleth M. Mamauag

University President

BRIEF HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF ISABELA STATE UNVIERSITY

Two Presidential Decrees, PD 1434 and PD 1437 laid down the charter of the university by then President Ferdinand Marcos on June 10, 1978. PD 1434 established the Isabela State University by merging the Isabela State College of Agriculture (ISCA) at Echague, the Cagayan Valley Institute of technology (CVIT) at Cabagan, and absorbing the college courses of Isabela School of Arts and Trades (ISAT) in Ilagan, Roxas Memorial Agricultural and Industrial School (RMAIS) in Roxas, San Mateo Vocational and Industrial School (SMVIS) in San Mateo and Jones Rural School in Jones Isabela. The merger identified Echague Campus as the main campus and administrative site, and mandated the University to establish an effective and efficient institution of higher learning that will provide better service in the professional and technical training in agriculture, the arts, sciences, humanities, and technology and in the conduct of scientific researches and technological studies.

The Isabela State University System is strategically located in the middle of the Cagayan Valley Region, which composed of the island group of Batanes, the valley provinces of Cagayan and Isabela and the generally mountainous provinces of Nueva Ecija and Quirino. These five provinces are composed of the island group of Batanes, 92 municipalities, 2 cities and 2, 292 barangays. Coincidently, the ISU satellite campuses are situated along the regions “Midrib-Peripheral Growth Centers and Socio-Economic Development Zone” where the major urban and commercial centers of the region are located. Another strategic advantage is the University’s proximity to the site of the Regional Agro-Industrial Center (RIC) of Cauayan, Isabela and its accessibility to Sta. Ana, Cagayan, the entry point for International trade, and also Tuguegarao and Santiago cities, the regional trade and financial/commercial centers of the region, respectively.

Twenty-eight years after its establishment, with its nine (9) campuses strategically located in the province of Isabela, the University has become a credible institution of learning and recently assumed leadership roles in research not only in Region 02, but also in the country and in Asia. As early as 1978, it became the Regional Center for at least twelve commodity programs on training, research and development through a consortium – the Cagayan Valley Agricultural and Resources Research and Development base at Echague Campus. In 1998, 2000, and 2001, PCARRD awarded CVARRD the most coveted “Ugnay Award” for the year with Plaque of Recognition and one-million peso cash incentive. It is now also the center in Asia on Program on Environmental and Development through the CVPED in collaboration with the Leiden University of the Netherlands. In SY 1996-1997, the Isabela State University was identified as Center for Environmental Science, a pioneer course that was offered since SY 1996-1997. Earlier in 1995, the EDPITAF identified the University as the Regional Agricultural College, a position requiring the University to oversee the AGRITECH Program, a joint project in agricultural education (i.e. DAT-BAT Curriculum) between the Philippines and Australia. In 1996, two new international linkage projects thru the CVPED were put up at Cabagan Campus, the Northern Sierra Madre Natural park Conversation Project (NSMNP-CP) sponsored by the

State of Netherlands through the Directorate General for International Cooperation.; the Community Forest Regeneration Project (COMFREP) founded by the USAID which was established to become the center of excellence in community-based and grassland regeneration in Region 02. In more recent years, the university has become relevant base of electronic information facilities established in the region by various institutions. These are anchored on programs that have varying mandates but are focus on a global concern to faster optimum utilization of information through the power of computerization. At least 3 major programs were institutionalized in the University for Instruction and R&D. the Agriculture and Fisheries Research and Development Information System (AFRDIS) installed by the Bureau of Agriculture Research is the electronic information backbone that aims to facilitate agriculture development in Region 02. It is the main hub of ISU’s program, connecting other departments and colleges at the main campus, including pertinent agriculture research centers in the region, thus, strengthening the University links to global knowledge via the Internet. Another collaborative program among agricultural agencies and SUCs in the country with ISU as the base institution is the Open Academy for Philippine Agriculture (OPAPA) which aims to facilitate transfer of relevant technology to the agricultural sector through efficient information management, relevant trainings, and other computer-based knowledge generation and dissemination modalities. Both the AFRDIS and the OPAPA aim to strengthen knowledge generation and research utilization. And, at present the university is the affiliate in region 02 for the CISCO Networking Academy and the Yapster e-learning, both of which enable e-learning techniques for the ICT curriculum. The Extension Program of the university continuously figure as the university’s main link to farm families and various communities. Extension program are focused on promotion and commercialization of technologies for self sufficiency and development. Likewise, the university production thrust keeps on developing collaborative projects and prospective income generating enterprises to complement academic, research and extension, and other university concerns. For the year 2005, the university realized an income of P 49, 702, 190.47 from tuition and other school fees which represents 92% of the estimated revenue of P 53, 872, 763 from said sources, as well as accumulated a total gross income of P 5, 231, 080.28 from its various income generating enterprises.

The University’s curriculum and graduate’s performance in licensure examinations has made ISU the current regional center of excellence in Forestry. Since its elevation into full-fledged university in 1978, graduates notably of agricultural engineering, too, have brought pride as topnotch board passers giving recognition to the university as one of the top performing schools in forestry and agricultural engineering in the Country in 2001 and 2002, respectively; and produced the 3rdplacer in the agricultural board examinations again in 2005. In the Board Examination for Civil Engineers, ISU ranked no. 3 in the National Passing Performance in 2002, 5th in 2004, and the first in region wide school performance in 2005. Veterinary Medicine produced the second placer in 1998 and the fourth placer in 2005 board examinations. High passing rate was also obtained in the Electrical Engineering board examination in 2005. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on the other hand, granted full accreditation to the university in

2002, following an endorsement from an internal audit system that regularly analyzes and monitors staffing and performance of various units in the university.

The ISU has a Graduate School; 11 colleges, namely Agricultural, Engineering, Education, Arts and Sciences, Forestry, Business Administration and Public Administration, PTIA, Development Communication and Arts and Sciences, Forestry, Law, and Polytechnic College; 1 school, namely, Veterinary Medicine; and 1 institute, namely, the Information and Communication Technology.

The University offers various academic programs through its different campuses. At present Echague Campus offers 16 courses in the graduate level, 5 doctorate degrees and 11 masters degrees; 20undergraduate courses; 6 non-degree courses. Cabagan Campus offers 7 degree programs in the graduate level; 13 in the undergraduate level; and 5 non-degree courses. The Ilagan Campus which 1 college campus offers 1 graduate course; 6 degree and 4 non-degree courses.Roxas Campus has now offers 7 degree courses and 2 non-degree courses. San Mateo Campus offers 5 degree and 3 non-degree courses. Jones Campus offers 5 degree and 2 non-degree courses. To date, Cauayan Campus offers 16 academic programs, 10 degree courses and 6 non-degree courses. Angadanan Campus offers 8 courses; and San Mariano offers 6 degree courses and 1 non-degree course. As June 2005, 3 undergraduate and 1 graduate programs are extended in Palanan. Majority of all these degree programs have attained various level/status in the accreditation process by the AACCUP. As of SY 2006-2007, a total enrolment of 15, 318 in all the university academic program is registered.

The governing and the highest policy making body of ISU is vested in the Board of Regents. The President as the Vice-Chairman of the BOR and the Chief Executive Officer of the University exercises general administration and supervision to all officers, faculty and staff. Authority is vested in the University President and is delegated to other university officials to achieve efficiency, economy and effectiveness in the delivery of service. The dynamic organization of the University is reflective of shared management in governance towards the fulfillment of its vision, mission, goals and the improvement of its mandated role.

As of CY 2006, the ISU has a total of 389 administrative and non-teaching personnel. Most of these staff members are full-time permanent and majority of them are career professionals. And, out of the 750 faculty members of the University, more than 87% of them are full time permanenet employees while 12.53% are on contractual status. Majority of the faculty members are Masters Degree Graduates, with an increasing number of working toward the doctoral degree. A predominant number occupy the rank assistant professor. Majority of the faculty members and staff have been sent to various national and International trainings and are now experts in their areas of concern. Many of them have attained regional recognitions as consultants, scholars, and researchers.

BOOK I

PRELIMINARY TITLE

UNIVERSITY SEAL

The university seal is the unifying institutional theme evoking wisdom and positive virtues and qualities that should be attached or displayed with pride in every object of communication - letters, websites, products, billboards, banners, etc., is a trademark of identification and ownership and an assurance of quality and excellence so identified with ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY.

The New University Seal was created with elements associated with symbolic meanings. The following describe these symbolisms from the use of space, objects, text, and colors in the making of the seal.

Space allocation: The circular area is divided into two areas the ratio of which is patterned after the golden ratio – a ratio symbolic of beauty, balance, and perfection. The nine golden rays of the sun emanate from the core center of the circle and each ray cuts an angle of 24.72 degrees for a total of 222.5 degrees. The other area cuts an angle of 137.5 degrees. The ratio of the smaller area to the bigger one is 0.618. This is the same ratio for the bigger area and the whole circle. The ratio 0.618 is referred to among the Greeks as the Golden Ratio. The radius of the small circle cuts that of the bigger one dividing it into two segments exhibiting the Golden Ratio even as it does for their areas. Objects divided using this ratio exhibits an excellent proportion that produces beauty, balance, and equity.

Color scheme: In some cultures, yellow is associated to observed cowardice. Among the Japanese, it is the symbol of courage. Other cultures use the color to emphasize care and hope. The use of the Golden Yellow in the seal symbolizes humility amidst greatness, a hidden power that drives hope for greatness in the future. Precisely it is the color of early morning sunshine that beats darkness and illuminates the greatness of space and the vastness of what it contains even the golden rays of the early morning sun gives the feeling of elation and hope for a better day. It gives hope and life as water is one of the four basic elements of nature bears the color yellow. It depicts in the seal that education illuminates the world from and break the bondage of ignorance; it is the great equalizer that empowers humankind that brings about the goodness of life.

Bright Red is the color of energy. It symbolizes the strength of its drive and commitment to its vision and mission. Red is the Chinese color for good business

relations. While it symbolizes energy and strength, it is consistently used among cultures to seek or ask for restraint, danger, and help. Restraint is symbolic of accountability and as a state institution, of public accountability – public trust, public service. The bright red color denotes the university's quest for and responsible exploitation of knowledge – information, skills, and technologies.

The Leaf Green color in its various hues is the color of life and intelligence – the environment: people, the flora and fauna and all the intelligence of the elements of their ecologies exhibit. Its use in the seal is symbolic of the university's original mandate in agriculture and forestry education and now as a comprehensive university, it depicts the character of the institution as the University for People and Nature.

The color Brown is a versatile foundation of many colors. It is the color of the earth, a strong foundation from which to build upon. It is symbolic of capacity and strength in unity – binding all the elements of the institution together. Brown is also the color of acceptance symbolic of the university's inclusive character inviting the participation of many without discrimination to build a synergy that can build wisdom and positive virtues.

Deep Blue is the color of confidence and security. Aside from red for good business relations, blue is used by banks to create the feeling of security and confidence among its clients. The blue skies is seen as one that binds the universe in peace, and giving it the promise of a vibrant good life. Its use in the seal symbolizes Integrity as one of the valued institutional character.

The objects:

The green fields represents the potentials of the university from where many will be build and grown. The vanishing horizon spells out an unlimited arena for academic activities as well as the boundless extend of what knowledge and products can bring. The green fields and mountains represent nature and its diversities.

The torch with the acronym of the university, ISU, as its burning red hot flames, depict the institution's energy and dedication to its mission. It shares the rays of its illuminating light rays with the sun's rays depicting the university as one of the leading universities enlightening this world through education.

The shapes of concentric circles holding every element of the seal symmetric to their common center is a symbol of balance and academic neutrality. The outermost one is of a rope spliced throughout its length of no distinguishable end strips symbolizes the strength and unity of the elements therein. The institution's official name, ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY wrapped around it beginning from its founding year in 1978.

Overall, the SEAL is a simple and uncomplicated creation that evokes integrity, intelligence, excellence, beauty, energy, unity, peace, and hope as it depicts an institution – a University for People and Nature, keeping faithful to its past and steadfast towards building a great future for people and the environment. 

CHAPTER IESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1434

MALACAÑANGM a n i l a

MERGING THE ISABELA STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND CAGAYAN VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE ISABELA

STATE UNIVERSITY, TRANSFERRING THE COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES OF ISABELA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TRADES, JONES RURAL SCHOOL, ROXAS MEMORIAL

AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL, AND SAN MATEO VOCATIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL INTO SAID UNIVERSITY, PROVIDING A CHARTER FOR THIS

PURPOSE, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR

WHEREAS, the Constitution of the Philippines directs the State to establish and maintain a complete, adequate and integrated system of education relevant to the goals of national development and further prescribes that all educational institutions shall aim to develop scientific, technological, and vocational efficiency;

WHEREAS, under Presidential Decree No. 6-A also known as the Educational Decree of 1972 promulgated on September 20, 1972, it has been declared a policy of the government to re-orient the educational system toward the accelerated national economic growth and meaningful social development;

WHEREAS, to maximize the effective utilization of limited resources, it is necessary to integrate and convert the institutions of higher learning located in the province of Isabela into one institution of higher learning in order to establish an effective and efficient state university that will serve as an instrument towards the rapid development of the natural and manpower resources of Region II, particularly of the Province of Isabela;

WHEREAS, the establishment of the state university in the Province of Isabela will provide better service in professional and technical training in the arts, science, humanities, and technology and in the conduct of scientific research and technological studies;

WHEREAS, the integration of said institutions of higher learning into an autonomous state university is necessary to hasten the realization of the national goals as well as enhance regional development.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree:

Section 1. The present Isabela College of Agriculture located in Echague, Isabela and the Cagayan Valley Institute of Technology located in Cabagan, Isabela are hereby merged into a state university which shall be known as the Isabela State University, hereinafter referred to as the University with the main campus and administrative site at Echague, Isabela. The college level courses of the Isabela School of Arts and Trades at Ilagan, Isabela, Jones Rural School at Jones, Isabela, Roxas Memorial Agricultural and Industrial School at Roxas, Isabela and San Mateo Vocational and Industrial School at San Mateo, Isabela are hereby transferred to the University.

Section 2. The University shall provide advanced instruction in the arts, agricultural and natural sciences as well as in technological and professional fields.

Section 3. The governing Board of the University shall be the Board of Regents to be composed of the Secretary of Education and Culture as Chairman, the President of the University as Vice Chairman, and a representative of the National Economic Development Authority and six (6) prominent citizens who have distinguished themselves in their respective professions or fields of specialization to be appointed by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Secretary of Education and Culture, as members. In the absence of the Secretary of Education and Culture, he may designate his representative to sit in the meetings of the Board.

Of the first group of six (6) appointive regents, two shall serve for two years; two for three years and two for four years. Thereafter, the appointees shall hold office for a term of four years. In case of permanent vacancy, the appointee shall hold office for the unexpired term only.

Section 4. A quorum of the Board of Regents shall consist of a majority of all members holding office at the time of the meeting. All processes against the university shall be served on the President of the University or his duly authorized representative.

Section 5. The members of the Board of Regents shall not receive compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred either in attendance of meetings of the Board or of other official business authorized by the board.

Section 6. The Board of Regents shall have the following powers and duties in addition to its general powers of administration and the exercise of all the powers of a corporation as provided in Section Thirteen of Act Numbered Fourteen Hundred Fifty-nine as amended otherwise known as the Corporation Law;

(a) To prescribe rules for its own government and to enact for the government of the University such rules and regulations not contrary to law, as may be necessary to carry out the purpose and functions of the University;

(b) To receive and appropriate to the ends specified by law such sums as may be provided for the support of the University;

(c) To receive in trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal property of all kinds, to administer the same for the benefit of the University, or the department thereof, or for aid to any student in accordance with the directions as instructions of the donor, and in default thereof, in such manner as the Board of Regents may in its discretion determine. All such donations shall be exempt from all taxes and shall be considered as deductible items from the income tax of the donors;

(d) To approve the curricula and rules of discipline drawn by the College Council as hereinafter provided;

(e) To confer degrees upon successful candidates for graduation, to award honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of learning, public service, statemanship or eminence in any field of specialization of the University, and to authorize the President of the University to award certificates for completion of non-degree programs;

(f) To appoint, on recommendation of the President of the University, provosts, vice-presidents, deans, directors, registrars, heads of departments, professors and other officials and employees of the University; to fix their compensation, hours of service, and such other duties and conditions as it may promulgate, and in accordance with pertinent budget and cooperative laws, rules and regulations;

(g) To establish chairs in the University and to provide fellowships for qualified faculty members and other scholarships to deserving students;

(h) To fix tuition fees, matriculation fees, graduation fees, laboratory fees and such special fees and charges as it may deem proper to impose. Such fees and charges including other income generated by the University, shall revert to the General Fund in accordance with the provisions of P.D. No. 711;

(i) To authorize the University to undertake the construction and/or repair its building, machinery, and equipment and other facilities, provided that the funds for the purpose shall come from its appropriation.

Section 7. No student shall be denied admission to the University by reason of sex, nationality, religion, or political belief.

Section 8. The head of the University shall be known as the President of the University. He shall be appointed for a term of six (6) years by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Education and Culture after consultation with the members of the Board.

The power and duties of the President of the University in addition to those specifically provided for in this Decree, shall be those usually pertaining to the office of the President of a university.

Section 9. The incumbent presidents of the institutions of higher learning integrated in this Decree shall continue to serve as Provosts of their respective colleges or units until such time as the terms of office and other conditions of service of Provosts as well as other officials and employees of the University shall have been determined by the Board of Regents.

Section 10. There shall be an Administrative Council consisting of the President of the University as Chairman and the Vice-presidents and provosts as Members, whose duty shall be to prepare and promulgate general policies of the University governing personnel, financial management, and development planning, subject to the approval of the Board of Regents.

Section 11. There shall be a College Council in each college or unit of the University with a Provost as the Chairman and all the faculty of the college as members. The body of instructors, assistant professors, associate professors, and professors of each college shall constitute the faculty of the college.

The College Council shall have the power to prescribe the curricula and rules and discipline of the college or unit of the University subject to the approval of the Board of Regents. It shall fix the requirements for admission to the college or unit as well as for graduation and the conferring of degrees subject to review of the Board of Regents. The Council alone shall have the power to recommend students or others to be recipients of degrees. Through the President of the University or its duly authorized committee, the Council shall have disciplinary power over the students of the college or unit of the University within the limits prescribed by the rules of discipline as approved by the Board of Regents.

Section 12. Members of the faculty of the University shall be exempt from any civil service examination or regulation as a requisite to appointment. No religious test shall be applied nor shall the religious opinions or affiliations be a matter of inquiry in the appointment of the faculty members of the University provided that no member of the faculty shall teach for or against any particular church or religious sect.

Section 13. There shall be an Advisory Council for each college or unit of the University to be headed by the Provost of the college or unit. The Advisory Council shall provide advice and counsel to the Provosts in matters of general policy concerning the affairs of the college or unit of the University.

The present members of the Board of Regents or trustees of the present institutions of higher learning integrated in this Decree shall continue to serve as members of the Advisory Council of their respective institutions, except the Chairman of the Board of Regents or trustees, for a term of four (4) years. Thereafter, the members of the Advisory Council of each college or unit of the University shall be appointed by the Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the President of the University.

Section 14. The Treasurer of the Philippines shall be ex-officio treasurer of the University. All accounts and expenses thereof shall be audited by the Commission on Audit or its duly authorized representative.

Section 15. All personnel, assets, record and appropriations of the institutions of higher learning integrated in this Decree are hereby transferred to the University, except the appropriations to the Isabela School of Arts and Trades, Jones Rural School, Roxas Memorial Agricultural and Industrial School, Angadanan Vocational and Industrial School, and San Mateo Vocational and Industrial School.

Section 16. Heads of bureaus and offices of the national government and provincial or city governments in Region II are hereby authorized to loan or transfer, upon request of the President of the University, such apparatus, equipment and supplies as may be needed by the University and to detail employees for duty therein when in the judgment of the head of the bureau or office, such employee can be spared without serious detriment to the public service. Employees so detailed shall perform such duty as required under such detail and the time so employed shall be counted as part of their regular official service.

Section 17. The Secretary of Education and Culture is hereby directed to take such steps as are necessary for the immediate implementation of this Decree. For this purpose, he is hereby authorized to create a technical committee to advice the Board of Regents of the University toward the proper establishment, development, and expansion of the programs of the University.

Section 18. On or before the fifteenth day of the second month after the opening of the regular classes each year, the Board of Regents shall file with the Office of the President of the Philippines through the Secretary of Education and Culture, a detailed report setting forth the progress, conditions and needs of the University.

Section 19. In addition to the present appropriation of the institutions of higher learning integrated in this Decree the sum of ONE MILLION PESOS (P1,000,000) is hereby authorized to be appropriated to carry out the purpose of this Decree. Thereafter, funds needed for the maintenance and continued operation of the University shall be included in the Annual Appropriation Act.

Section 20. Republic Act Nos. 6507 and 3442, and such other laws, acts, decrees, or executive orders contrary to or inconsistent with this Decree are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

Section 21. This Decree shall take effect immediately.

Done in the City of Manila, this 10th day of June, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Eight.

(SGD) FERDINAND E. MARCOS President Republic of the PhilippinesBy the President:(SGD) JACOBO C. CLAVEPresidential Executive Assistant

CHAPTER II

BASIC LAWS AFFECTING ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY

    Republic Act No. 7722 Higher Education Act of 1994 

AN ACT CREATING THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 

SECTION 1. Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994." chan robles virtual law library

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. — The State shall protect, foster and promote the right of all citizens to affordable quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to ensure that education shall be accessible to all. The State shall likewise ensure and protect academic freedom and shall promote its exercise and observance for the continuing intellectual growth, the advancement of learning and research, the development of responsible and effective leadership, the education of high-level and middle-level professionals and the enrichment of our historical and cultural heritage.State-supported institutions of higher learning shall gear their programs to national, regional or local development plans. Finally, all institutions of higher learning shall exemplify through their physical and natural surroundings the dignity and beauty of as well as their pride in, the intellectual and scholarly life.cralaw

Sec. 3. Creation of the Commission on Higher Education. — In pursuance of the abovementioned policies, the Commission on Higher Education is hereby created hereinafter referred to as the Commission. chan robles virtual law library

The Commission shall be independent and separate from the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), and attached to the Office of the President for administrative purposes only. Its coverage shall be both public and private institutions of higher education as well as degree-granting programs in all post-secondary educational institutions, public and private.cralaw

Sec. 4. Composition of the Commission. — The Commission shall be composed of five (5) full-time members. During the

transition period which begins upon approval of this Act, President may appoint the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports as ex-officio chairman of the Commission for a maximum period of one (1) year. Thereafter, the President shall appoint a Chairman of the Commission and four (4) commissioners, who shall be holders of earned doctorate(s), who have been actively engaged in higher education for at least ten (10) years, and must not have been candidates for elective positions in the elections immediately preceding their appointment. They shall be academicians known for their high degree of professionalism and integrity who have distinguished themselves as authorities in their chosen fields of learning. The members of the Commission shall belong to different academic specializations. cralaw

In no case shall any and all of the Commissioners appoint representatives to act on their behalf. chan robles virtual law library

Sec. 5. Term of Office. — The President shall appoint the full-time chairman and the commissioners for a term of four (4) years, without prejudice to one reappointment. The terms of the initial appointees shall be on a staggered basis: the full-time chairman shall hold office for a term of four (4) years, the next two (2) commissioners for three (3) years, and the last two (2) commissioners for two (2) years. cralaw

The commissioners shall hold office until their successors shall have been appointed and qualified. Should a member of the Commission fail to complete his term, his successors shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines but only for the unexpired portion of the term. cralaw

Sec. 6. Rank and Emoluments. — The chairman and the commissioners shall have the rank of a Department Secretary and Undersecretary, respectively. They shall receive the compensation and other emoluments corresponding to those of a Department Secretary and Undersecretary, respectively, and shall be subject to the same disqualifications. cralaw

Sec. 7. Board of Advisers. — There shall be constituted a Board of Advisers which shall meet with the Commission at least once a year to assist it in aligning its policies and plans with the cultural, political and socioeconomic development needs of the nation and with the demands of world-class scholarship. cralaw

The Board of Advisers shall be composed of the following:(a) the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports, as

chairman;  chan robles virtual law library

(b) the Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority, as co-chairman;(c) the Secretary of Science and Technology;(d) the Secretary of Trade and Industry;(e) the Secretary of Labor and Employment;(f) the President of the Federation of Accrediting Associations of the Philippines (FAAP); and(g) the President of the Fund for Assistance to Private Education (FAPE).

Two (2) additional members of the Board of Advisers may be appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Commission.chanrobles virtual law library

Sec. 8. Powers and Functions of the Commission. — The Commission shall have the following powers and functions:

(a) formulate and recommend development plans, policies, priorities, and programs on higher education and research;(b) formulate and recommend development plans, policies, priorities and programs on research;(c) recommend to the executive and legislative branches, priorities and grants on higher education and research;(d) set minimum standards for programs and institutions of higher learning recommended by panels of experts in the field and subject to public hearing, and enforce the same;(e) monitor and evaluate the performance of programs and institutions of higher learning for appropriate incentives as well as the imposition of sanctions such as, but not limited to, diminution or withdrawal of subsidy, recommendation on the downgrading or withdrawal of accreditation, program termination or school closure;(f) identify, support and develop potential centers of excellence in program areas needed for the development of world-class scholarship, nation building and national development; chan robles virtual law library

(g) recommend to the Department of Budget and Management the budgets of public institutions of higher learning as well as

general guidelines for the use of their income;(h) rationalize programs and institutions of higher learning and set standards, policies and guidelines for the creation of new ones as well as the conversion or elevation of schools to institutions of higher learning, subject to budgetary limitations and the number of institutions of higher learning in the province or region where creation, conversion or elevation is sought to be made;(i) develop criteria for allocating additional resources such as research and program development grants, scholarships, and other similar programs: Provided, That these shall not detract from the fiscal autonomy already enjoyed by colleges and universities;(j) direct or redirect purposive research by institutions of higher learning to meet the needs of agro-industrialization and development;(k) devise and implement resource development schemes;(l) administer the Higher Education Development Fund, as described in Section 10 hereunder, which will promote the purposes of higher education;(m) review the charters of institutions of higher learning and state universities and colleges including the chairmanship and membership of their governing bodies and recommend appropriate measures as basis for necessary action;(n) promulgate such rules and regulations and exercise such other powers and functions as may be necessary to carry out effectively the purpose and objectives of this Act; and(o) perform such other functions as may be necessary for its effective operations and for the continued enhancement, growth or development of higher education.

Sec. 9. The Secretariat. — The Commission shall organize a secretariat which shall be headed by an executive officer, subject to the national compensation and position classification plan. It shall fix the secretariat's staffing pattern, determine the duties, qualifications, responsibilities and functions, as well as the compensation scheme for the positions to be created upon the recommendation of the executive officer. It shall also prepare and approve its budget. chanrobles

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The Commission shall appoint the members of the staff upon the recommendation of the executive officer. chanrobles virtual law library

Sec. 10. The Higher Education Department Fund. — A Higher Education Development Fund, hereinafter referred to as the Fund, is hereby established exclusively for the strengthening of higher education in the entire country. cralaw

(a) The Government's contribution to the Fund shall be the following:(1) the amount of Five hundred million pesos (P500,000,000) as seed capital;(2) the amount of Fifty million pesos (P50,000,000) for the initial operation of the Commission;(3) the equivalent of forty percent (40%) annual share on the total gross collections of the travel tax;(4) the equivalent of thirty percent (30%) share of the collections from the Professional Registration Fee; and(5) the equivalent of one percent (1%) of the gross sales of the lotto operation of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).(b) Starting Fiscal Year 1995 and every year thereafter, government financing institutions identified and requested by the Commission may contribute to the Fund an amount equivalent to not less than three percent (3%) but not more than five percent (5%) of their unimpaired surplus realized during the immediately preceding year. chan robles virtual law library

(c) The Fund shall have a private portion to be raised from donations, gifts, and other conveyances including materials, equipment, properties and services by gratuitous title. chanrobles virtual law library

Sec. 11. Management and Administration of the Higher Education Development Fund. — The Fund shall be administered by the Commission. For sound and judicious management of the Fund, the Commission shall appoint a reputable government financial institution as portfolio manager of the Fund, subject to the following conditions.

As administrator of the Fund, the Commission shall prepare the necessary guidelines for its use, subject to the following

conditions:

(a) No part of the seed capital of the Fund, including earnings thereof, shall be used to underwrite overhead expenses for administration;(b) Unless otherwise stipulated by the private donor, only earnings of private contributions shall be used for administrative expenses;(c) The Commission shall appoint and organize a separate staff, independent administratively and budgetarily separate from the Commission Secretariat; and(d) The Fund shall be utilized equitably according to regions and programs.

Sec. 12. The Technical Panels. — The Commission shall reconstitute and/or organize technical panels for different disciplines/program areas. They shall assist the Commission in setting standards and in program and institution monitoring and evaluation. The technical panels shall be composed of senior specialists or academicians to be appointed by the Commission.chanrobles virtual law library

Sec. 13. Guarantee of Academic Freedom. — Nothing in this Act shall be construed as limiting the academic freedom of universities and colleges. In particular, no abridgment of curricular freedom of the individual educational institutions by the Commission shall be made except for: (a) minimum unit requirements for specific academic programs; (b) general education distribution requirements as may be determined by the Commission; and (c) specific professional subjects as may be stipulated by the various licensing entities. No academic or curricular restriction shall be made upon private educational institutions which are not required for chartered state colleges and universities.chanrobles virtual law library

Sec. 14. Accreditation. — The Commission shall provide incentives to institutions of higher learning, public and private, whose programs are accredited or whose needs are for accreditation purposes. chan robles virtual law library

Sec. 15. Tax Exemptions. — Any donation, contribution,

bequest, and grant which may be made to the Commission shall constitute as allowable deduction from the income of the donor for income tax purposes and shall be exempt from donor's tax, subject to such conditions as provided under the National Internal Revenue Code, as amended. cralaw

Sec. 16. Authority. — The Commission shall exercise such authority as may be deemed necessary within its premises or areas of operation to effectively carry out its powers and functions and to attain its objectives: Provided, That the Commission may seek the assistance of other government agencies for the proper implementation of this Act. cralaw

Sec. 17. Appropriation. — The amount of Five hundred million pesos (P500,000,000) is hereby authorized to be appropriated for the seed capital of the Fund. The additional amount of Fifty million pesos (P50,000,000) is hereby authorized to be appropriated out of the funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated or out of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) funds for the initial operation of the Commission.The sum equivalent to the appropriations for the current year for the Bureau of Higher Education and the degree-granting-programs of the Bureau of Technical-Vocational Education, including those for higher and tertiary education and degree granting vocational and technical programs of the Bureau of Technical-Vocational Education in the regional offices, as well as parts of the budgetary items under the DECS budget that are concerned with higher and tertiary education and degree-granting vocational and technical programs such as those for personal services, maintenance and other operating expenses and capital outlay, shall be transferred to the Commission. cralaw

Thereafter, the funds necessary shall be included in the General Appropriations Act. cralaw

Sec. 18. Transitory Provisions. — Such personnel, properties, assets and liabilities, functions and responsibilities of the Bureau of Higher Education, including those for higher and tertiary education and degree-granting vocational and technical programs in the regional offices, under the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, and other government entities having functions similar to those of the Commission are hereby transferred to the Commission. cralaw

The Commission shall have the authority to appoint its own

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All regular or permanent employees transferred to the Commission shall not suffer any loss of seniority or rank or decrease in emoluments. Personnel of the Bureau of Higher Education not otherwise transferred to the Commission shall be reassigned by the DECS in any of its offices and bureaus: Provided, however, That, any employee who cannot be accommodated shall be given all the benefits as may be provided under existing laws, rules and regulations. cralaw

Jurisdiction over DECS-supervised or chartered state-supported post-secondary degree-granting vocational and technical programs and tertiary institutions shall be transferred to the Commission.A transitory body is hereby created which shall be composed of the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture, Chair of the House Committee on Education and Culture, a representative each of the Association of Christian Schools and Colleges (ACSC), the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU), the Philippine Association of Private Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAPSCU), the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), and the Philippine Association of Private Technical Institutions (PAPTI).cralaw

The transitory body shall facilitate the complete and full operation of the Commission which shall not be later than three (3) months after the effectivity of this Act. It shall likewise, promulgate the rules and regulations necessary to effectively implement the smooth and orderly transfer to the Commission. The transition period not exceeding three (3) months shall commence from the approval of this Act. cralaw

Sec. 19. Repealing Clause. — All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. chan robles virtual law library

Sec. 20. Separability Clause. — If any part or provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.Sec. 21. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect upon its

approval.    

Approved: May 18, 1994

Republic Act No. 8292 June 6, 1997

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE UNIFORM COMPOSITION AND POWERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARDS, THE MANNER OF APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF CHARTERED STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled::

Section 1.Short title. – This Act shall be known as the "Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997."

Section 2.Declaration of policy. – It is the declared policy of the State to establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people society. Towards this end, the composition of the governing boards of chartered state universities and colleges is hereby modified in order to:

(a) achieve a more coordinated and integrated system of higher education;

(b) render them more effective in the formulation and implementation of policies on higher education;

(c) provide for more relevant direction in their governance; and

(d) ensure the enjoyment of academic freedom as guaranteed by the Constitution.

Section 3.The Governing Boards; manner of appointment. –

(a) Composition – The governing body of state universities and colleges is hereby in the Board of Regents for universities and in the Board of Trustees for colleges which shall be composed of the following:

(i) Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Chairman;

(ii) President of the university or college, Vice Chairman;

(iii) Chairmen of the Congressional Committees on Education and Culture;

(iv) Regional Director of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) where the main campus of the university or college is located;

(v) Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in case of science and technological colleges; or the Regional Director of the Department of Agriculture colleges; or the Secretary of Education for an Autonomous Region. In lieu of such representation, the commanding generals of the Philippine Air Force and the Philippine Navy shall sit as members of the Board of the Philippine State College of Aeronautics and the Philippine Merchant marine Academy, respectively;

(vi) President of the faculty association;

(vii) President of the supreme student council or the student representative elected by the student council: Provided, That in the absence of a student council president of student representative elected by the student council, the university or college shall schedule one (1) weekly for the campaign and election of student representative;

(viii) President of the alumni association of the institution concerned;

(ix) Two (2) prominent citizens who have distinguished themselves in their professions or fields of specialization chosen from among lists of at least five (5) persons qualified in the city or the province where the school is located, as recommended by the search committee constituted by the President consultation with the Chairman of the CHED based on the normal standards and qualifications for the position;

The faculty and the student council shall be represented of their respective federations in multi-campus universities and colleges. The private sector representatives shall be appointed by the Board of Regents/Trustees upon recommendation of a duly constituted search committee.

(b) Term of office – The president of the faculty and alumni associations and the student regents or trustees shall sit in the board until expiration of their term of office in such capacities.

The prominent citizens shall serve for a term of two (2) years.

(c) Meetings; quorum – The Board of Regents/Trustees shall regularly convene at least once every quarter. The Chairman of the Board of Regents/Trustees may call a special meeting whenever necessary: Provided, That members are notified in writing at least three (3) days prior to said meeting.

A majority of all members holding office shall constitute a quorum for board meetings: Provided, that the Chairman of the CHED who is the chairman of the Board or the president of the university or college is among those present in the meeting. In the absence of the Chairman of the CHED, a commissioner of the CHED, duly designed by him, shall represent him in the meeting all the rights and responsibilities of a regular member: Provided, however, That in the said meeting, the president of the university or college as vice chairman shall be the presiding officer: Provided, further, That this proviso notwithstanding, the Chairman of the CHED is hereby authorized to designate a CHED Commissioner the regular Chair to the Board of a particular university or college, in which case said CHED Commissioner shall act as the presiding officer.

The members shall serve without compensation, but they shall be reimbursed for necessary expense incurred in their attendance of meetings of the Board or in connection with their official business authorities by resolution of the Board.

Section 4.Powers and duties of Governing Boards. – The governing board shall have the following specific powers and duties in addition to its general powers of administration and the exercise of all the powers granted to the board of directors of a corporation under Section 36 of Batas PambansaBlg. 68 otherwise known as the Corporation Code of the Philippines;

(a) to enact rules and regulations not contrary to law as may be necessary to carry to carry out the purposes and functions of the university or college;

(b) to receive and appropriate all sums as may be provided, for the support of the university or college in the manner it may determine, in its discretion, to carry out the purposes and functions of the university or college;

(c) to receive in trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal properties of all kinds, to administer and dispose the same when necessary for the benefit of the university or college, subject to limitations, directions and instructions of the donors, if any. Such donations shall be exempt from all taxes and shall be considered as deductible items from the income tax of the donor: Provided, however, That the rights, privileges and exemptions extended by this Act shall likewise be extended to non-stock, non-profit private universities and colleges: Provided, finally, That the same privileges shall also be extended to city colleges and universities with the approval of the local government to city colleges and universities with the approval of the local government unit concerned and in coordination with the CHED;

(d) to fix the tuition fees and other necessary school charges, such as but not limited matriculation fees, graduation fees and laboratory fees, as their respective boards may deem proper to impose after due consultations with the involved sectors.

Such fees and charges, including government subsidies and other income generated by the university or college, shall constitute special trust funds and shall be deposited in any authorized government depository bank, and all interests shall accrue therefrom shall part of the same fund for the use of the university or college: Provided, That income derived from university hospitals shall be exclusively earmarked for the operating expenses of the hospitals.

Any provision of existing laws, rules and regulations to the contrary notwithstanding, any income generated by the university or college from tuition fees and other charges, as well as from the operation of auxiliary services and land grants, shall be retained by the university or college, and may be disbursed by the Board of Regents/Trustees for instruction, research, extension, or other programs/projects of the university or college: Provided, That all fiduciary fees shall be disbursed for the specific purposes for which they are collected.

If, for reason of control, the university or college, shall not be able to pursue any project for which funds have been appropriated and, allocated under its approved program of expenditures, the Board of Regents/Trustees may authorize the use of said funds for any reasonable purpose which, in its discretion, may be necessary and urgent for the attainment of the objectives and goals of the universities or college;

(e) to adopt and implement a socialized scheme of tuition and school fees for greater access to poor but deserving students;

(f) to authorize the construction or repair of its buildings, machineries, equipment and other facilities and the purchase and acquisition of real and personal properties including necessary supplies, materials and equipment. Purchases and other transactions entered into by the university or college through the Board of Regents/Trustees shall be exempt from all taxes and duties;

(g) to appoint, upon the recommendation of the president of the university or college, vice presidents, deans, directors, heads of departments, faculty members and other officials and employees;

(h) to fix and adjust salaries of faculty members and administrative officials and employees subject to the provisions of the revised compensation and classification system and other pertinent budget and compensation laws governing hours of service, and such other duties and conditions as it may deem proper; to grant them, at its discretion, leaves of absence under such regulations as it may promulgate, any provisions of existing law to the contrary not withstanding; and to remove them for cause in accordance with the requirements of due process of law;

(i) to approve the curricula, institutional programs and rules of discipline drawn by the administrative and academic councils as herein provided;

(j) to set polices on admission and graduation of students;

(k) to award honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of outstanding contribution in the field of education, public service, arts, science and technology or in any field of specialization within the

academic competence of the university or college and to authorize the award of certificates of completion of non-degree and non-traditional courses;

(l) to absorb non-chartered tertiary institutions within their respective provinces in coordination with the CHED and in consultation with the Department of Budget and Management, and to offer therein needed programs or courses, to promote and carry out equal access to educational opportunities mandated by the Constitution ;

(m) to establish research and extension centers of the SUC where such will promote the development of the latter;

(n) to establish chairs in the university or college and to provide fellowships for qualified faculty members and scholarships to deserving students;

(o) to delegate any of its powers and duties provided for hereinabove to the president and/or other officials of the university or college as it may deem appropriate so as to expedite the administration of the affairs of the university or college;

(p) to authorize an external management audit of the institution, to be financed by the CHED and to institute reforms, including academic and structural changes, on the basis of the audit results and recommendations;

(q) to collaborate with other governing boards of SUCs within the province or the region, under the supervision of the CHED and in consultation with the Department of Budget and Management, the restructuring of said colleges and universities to become more efficient, relevant, productive, and competitive;

(r) to enter into joint ventures with business and industry for the profitable development and management of the economic assets of the college or institution, the proceeds from which to be used for the development and strengthening of the college or university;

(s) to develop consortia and other forms of linkages with local government units, institutions and agencies, both public and private, local and foreign, in furtherance of the purposes and objectives of the institution;

(t) to develop academic arrangements for institution capability building with appropriate institutions and agencies, public or private, local or foreign, and to appoint experts/specialists as consultants, or visiting or exchange professors, scholars, researchers, as the case may be;

(u) to set up the adoption of modern and innovative modes of transmitting knowledge such as the use of information technology, the dual system, open learning, community laboratory, etc., for the promotion of greater access to higher education;

(v) to establish policy guidelines and procedures for participative decision-making and transparency within the institution;

(w) to privatize, where most advantageous to the institution, management and non-academic services such as health, food, building or grounds or property maintenance and similar such other objectives; and

(x) to extend the term of the president of the college or university beyond the age of retirement but not later than the age of seventy (70), whose performance has been unanimously rated as outstanding and upon unanimous recommendation by the search committee for the president of the institution concerned.

Section 5.Promulgation and implementation of policies. – The governing boards shall promulgate and implement policies in accordance with the declared state policies on education and other pertinent provisions of the Philippine Constitution on education, science and technology, arts, culture and sports; as well as the policies, standards and thrusts of the CHED under Republic Acts No. 7722.

Section 6.The Administration. – The administration of the university or college shall be vested in the president of the university or college who shall render full-time service. He shall be appointed by the Board of Regents/Trustees, upon the recommendation of a duly constituted search committee. He shall have a term of four (4) years and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term: Provided, That this provision shall not adversely affect the terms of the incumbents.

The president shall be assisted by a vice president for academic affairs who shall be appointed by the Board upon the former's recommendation without prejudice to the appointment of more than one vice president when so warranted.

In case of vacancy by reason of death, resignation, removal for cause or incapacity of the president to perform the functions of his office, the Board shall have the authority to designate an officer-in-charge pending the appointment of a new president.

In case of vacancy in the office of the president as mentioned in the immediately preceding paragraph, his successors shall hold office for the unexpired term.

Section 7.The Secretary of the University or College. – The Board shall appoint a secretary who shall serve as such for both the Board and the university or college and shall keep all records and proceedings of the Board. He shall communicate to each member of the Board notice of meetings.

Section 8.The Treasurer of the Philippines. – The Treasurer of the Philippines shall be the ex-officio treasurer of the university or college. All accounts and expenses of the university or college shall be audited by the Commission on Audit or its duly authorized representative.

Section 9.Administrative Council. – There shall be an administrative council consisting of the president of the university or college as Chairman, the vice president(s), deans, directors and other officials of equal rank as members, and whose duty is to review and recommend to the Board of Regents/Trustees policies governing the administration, management and development planning of the university or college for appropriate action.

Section 10.Academic Council. – There shall be an academic council with the president of the university or college as Chairman and all members of the instructional staff with the rank of not lower than assistant professor as members.

The academic council shall have the power to review and recommend the curricular offerings and rules of discipline of the university or college subject for appropriate action of the Board of Regents/Trustees. It shall fix the requirements for the admission of students as well as for graduation and the conferment of degrees subject to review and/or approval by the Board of Regents/Trustees through the president of the university or college.

Section 11.Academic freedom. – Pursuant to paragraph 2, Section 5 of Article XIV of the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, all institutions of higher learning, public or private, shall enjoy academic freedom and institutional autonomy.

Section 12.Admission. – No student shall be denied admission to any university or college by reasons of sex, nationality, religion, political affiliation, or physical disability.

Section 13.Exclusion clause. – Except for the chairmanship of the Board, the provisions of this Act shall not affect the charter of the University of the Philippines System. Likewise, this Act shall not affect the charter of the Mindanao State University (MSU) except for the provision of this Act on chairmanship of the Board, and the membership of the Chairmen of the Congressional Committees on Education and Culture.

Section 14.Filing of report. – On or before the fifteenth (15th) day of the second month after the opening of regular classes each year, the president of the university or college shall file with the Office of the President of the Philippines through the Chairman of the CHED, and with the Senate and House of Representatives a detailed report on the progress, conditions and needs of the university or college.

Section 15.Implementation. – The Chairman of the CHED is hereby directed to take such steps as are necessary for the immediate implementation of this Act.

Section 16.Separability clause. – If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 17.Repealing clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, letters of instruction and SUC charters contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

Section 18.Effectivity clause. – This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 6, 1997

CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 18

ISSUANCE OF THE IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES ON THE INTEGRATION OF CHED-SUPERVISED INSTITUTIONS (CSIs) TO STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (SUCs).

CHED Memo Order No. 18, in pursuant to the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994”, and Republic Act (RA) No. 8292, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Modernization Act” of 1997, and Republic Act No. 8745, otherwise known as the General Appropriation Act of 1999 and for purpose of promoting quality education, rationalization of tertiary education, and maximization of resources emphasized the need to develop systems, policies and plans to attain such objectives. Through the implementation guidelines, the efficient, economical and effective integration of CHED – Supervised Institutions (CSIs) to State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) are ensured.

CHAPTER III

ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

The administrative seat of the university is at the main campus at Echague, Isabela as prescribed by PD 1434.

Article I. The Board of Regents

The highest policy making body of the University is vested in the Board of Regents (BOR) whose composition and functions are defined in RA 8292 known as the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997.

General Provisions

Section 1. The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the University.

Section 2. There are three (3) Vice Presidents of the University. Other Vice Presidents may be designated and/or appointed as deemed necessary.

Section 3. Authority is vested in the University President, and shall be delegated to other university officials to achieve efficiency, economy and effectiveness in the delivery of services.

Section 4. The President and the Vice Presidents shall function as a team. Complementation shall be observed among the Offices of the Vice-Presidents who shall coordinate closely with each other.

Section 5. There are three levels of management, the university level, campus level and college /school/institute levels.

Section 6. The University level is composed of the President, the Vice-Presidents, the University Directors and other university officials whose functions are university-wide in scope.

Section 7. The Campus level is composed of the Executive Officers/Campus Administrators, Campus Directors and other campus officials whose functions are campus-wide in scope.

Section 8. The College/school/institute level is composed of the Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, Program Chairs, College Secretaries , faculty and other college level officials whose functions are college/school/institute based.

Section 9.Echague Campus, being the seat of governance, shall be directly under the supervision of the Vice Presidents, while the campuses of Cabagan, Ilagan, Cauayan shall be headed by an Executive Officer.

The campuses of San Mateo, Roxas, San Mariano, Angadanan and Jones shall be headed by Campus Administrators while the extension units namely, Santiago and Palanan shall be headed by Coordinators.

Section 10. The Executive Officers/Campus Administrators shall exercise overall supervision of all academic, administrative, research and development, extension and training and business enterprises of their respective campuses.

Section 11. The Colleges/Schools/Institutes constitute the organic/academic units of the University. All other offices shall provide support services to these units.

Section 12. The Colleges/Schools/Institutes are composed of the Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, Program Chairs, College Secretaries and other officials of academic and non academic units.

Section 13. The Deans and Associate Deans shall report directly to their respective Executive Officers/Campus Administrators. Associate Deans of Colleges/Schools/Institutes shall coordinate to the Deans concerned on matters pertaining to academic policies and programs.

Section 14. The Departments of Colleges/Schools/Institutes shall be headed by Department Chairs. The Chair reports directly to the Dean or Associate Dean. At least three (3) faculty members shall compose a department and/or program.

Section 15. There shall be a common organizational set-up reflecting the functional relationships among the organic and administrative service units.

Section 16. There shall be a clear delineation of authority and responsibility as reflected in the organizational structure of the University.

Section 17. There shall be consistency and uniformity in operationalizing the chain of command in accordance with the organizational structure.

Section 18. There shall be an adequate staff complement in the different offices/units and campuses of the University for effective and efficient operation.

Article II. Office of the President (OP)

Section 1 .The President is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the University whose powers and duties are specified in P.D. 1434 and P.D. 1437 as amended by R.A. 8292.

The staff offices directly under the Office of the President arethe; (a) the Presidential Management Staff (PMS); (b) the Internal Audit Service (IAS); (c) the Quality Assurance Office (QAO); (d)The Gender and Development Office (GAD); and (e)Office of External and International Affairs.

Section 1.a. The Presidential Management Staff (PMS). It shall be composed of the following: (a) Executive Assistant; (b) Board and University Secretary; (c) Legal Counsel; (d) Planning; and (e) Management Information System (MIS).

a)The Executive Assistant is directly accountable to the President of the University and serves as the Chief of Staff to the Office of the President. He shall assist the President concerning the details of the President’s executive actions.

The Executive Assistant may be designated by the President from among the seniorofficials and/or faculty in the university. He/she shall perform the following functions:

1) serve as the Chief of Staff of the Office of the President;

2) providesupport staff to the Office of the President in enhancing planning and implementing

University programs and projects;

3) provide assistance/facilitation in forging external alliances and/or collaborative partnership

supportive to University programs and projects;

4) facilitate appraisal of official documents forwarded for action by the President’s Office;

5)facilitate official consultations with other University Officials;

6)perform complete technical staff work on all matters that require the President’s action; and

7)perform other related tasks as directed by the Office of the President.

b)Board and University Secretary. Board and University Secretaryshall act as the secretary of the Administrative and the Academic Councils, Executive Committee and the Board of Regents.He/she shall perform the following functions:

1) prepares agenda and schedule of meetings

2) keep and maintains confidential files and other important University office records;

3)prepare drafts and answers correspondence referred to by the University President;

4) maintain systematic filing and safe-keeping of records and documents of the University;

5) review reports/recommendations of the Academic and Administrative Councils for BOR action;6)performother related tasks as directed by the Office of the President.

c) The Legal Counsel. The University Legal Counsel shall be the legal adviser of the President and shall perform the following functions:

1) providelegal assistance to the Office of the President and other University Officials and personnel in the interpretation and implementation of University policies;

2) provide legal advice to University officials and personnel concerning their official duties and responsibilities;

3) conduct hearing on cases assigned to him arising from violation of laws, office rules and regulations against erring officials and personnel of the University and prepares decisions, rulings or opinions on these cases;

4) review/draft contracts and other legal documents executed and/or entered into by the University;

5) prepare/recommend administrative decisions against erring officials and employees;

6) assist in the preparation of educational laws for the University;

7) represent University Officials and personnel before a judicial or administrative body in work-related cases;

8) prepare legal opinions/answers to queries submitted to the Legal Office;

9) prepare and submit required reports; and

10) perform other related tasks as directed by the Office of the President.

d)The Planning Office

Planning Office. Headed by a University Planning Officer, this Office shall perform the following functions:

1. define the vision of the University System. 2. coordinate the long-range planning activities of the University System 3. oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of institutional plans, development

programs and projects of the university system 4. oversee the production of university strategic plan, its implementation, monitoring, and

evaluation5. ensure that the university’s human, financial and physical resources are carefully and

adequately planned to meet the demands posed by increasing number of students, faculty and staff.

6. assist concerned units/campuses of the university in organizing, packaging program/project proposals for internal and/or external funding.

The Planning Office shall be composed of three sections, namely:

a) Institutional Planning which shall perform the following functions:

1. oversee the development and updating of the University Corporate Plan 2. provide technical support (e.g. providing procedural guidance, training and consultation) for the planning process in all operating units of the university system to ensure that they are in conformity with the university vision, mission, and goals 3. generate development plans (i.e. long-term, medium-term, strategic plan) of the University system in close coordination with the heads of all the operating units of the university system 4. develop and maintaina systematic system to monitor and evaluate the status of implementation of all approved programs, projects and activities of the University 5. perform other tasks as directed by higher authorities.

b) Project Development Section which shall perform the following: 1. initiate the identification of programs in instruction, research, extension, and resource

generation which have potential for external funding2. assist in developing manpower capability of the different campuses of the university in

packaging proposals for internal and external funding3. perform other tasks as directed by higher authorities.

c) Monitoring and Evaluation Section which shall perform the following:

1. establish a workable university monitoring and evaluation system (M & E). 2. regularly conduct monitoring and evaluation of university operation.3. provide the university management with periodic updates on the result of M & E activities. 4. recommend changes in the university operating policies based on the result of M & E activities 5. perform other tasks as directed by higher authorities.

e) The Management Information System (MIS)

The Management Information System (MIS). Headed by a University Director, the MIS shall have the primary function of establishing and maintaining a workable computer-based university information system designed to provide timely information: (a) that are vital for effective performance of the university’s managerial functions such as planning, organizing, leading, and control, and (b) support the operations, management, and decision functions of the university. Specifically, the functions of MIS shall be the following:

1. spearhead the collection, transmittal, processing, and storage of relevant, accurate, reliable, and useable information on the university’s resources, programs, and accomplishments.

2. ensure that the management and other personnel within the university are provided with up-to- date information useable at all levels of management (i.e. strategic, tactical, and operational levels)

3. maintain a data bank/library for properly collected, organized, and indexed information in accordance with the requirements of the university system.

4. keep the archived information as current as possible

5. oversee the publication of relevant information of all university operations/program thrusts (instruction, research, extension, resource generation, and administration) in journals, newsletter, and other print media.

6. coordinate the various units/offices of the University in the context of synergism for effective management information utilization.

7. ensure that the University Web-site is operational and regularly updated

8. plan, organize and direct activities of work units and staff involved in the design, development, operation and maintenance of computer operating systems and data processing functions.

9. coordinate data processing and computer services activities with other sections and divisions as needed.

10. consult with users to identify data processing requirements; direct assigned staff in the development of new applications, databases or systems operations; make recommendations on the purchase of new equipment or software.

11. review outputs, project reports, systems documentation, service requests, and other information to evaluate systems performance, systems operations, requirements for new applications, and works with staff to design and develop required systems

12. review and evaluate technical literature and other information concerning changes in technology; participates in long-range planning to evaluate costs, availability, alternatives and other factors.

13. perform other tasks as directed by higher authorities.

The MIS shall have three sections, namely:

a) Information Technology Systems Development which shall be directly responsible in the:

1. system administration, and computer communication and maintenance,

2. web development, updating, and maintenance.

3. software development and maintenance;

b) Information/Publication which shall have the following functions:

1. Documentation Services: (a) conduct of photo and audio-visual coverage of university activities, (b) processing of photo and audio-visual data for publication or storage purposes, and (c) maintain raw archive of documentation coverage;

2. Editorial Services: (a) compose write-up of news and information updates for paper and web publishing, (b) proof-read reports, monographs, newsletter, brochure and other MIS publications, and (c) facilitate the printing, reproduction and circulation of publications;

3. Page Layout and Graphic Design: (a) layout of MIS paper publications, (b) design graphics and other illustration for publishing purposes, and (c) maintain digital achieve of photo/AV documents; and 4) Perform other tasks as directed; and

c) Data Bank/Library Services which shall be responsible in 1) data collection, storage and retrieval; and 2) data analysis and interpretation.

f) The Senior Administrative Assistant

g) The PASUC Regional Focal Person

h) Communications/Records Assistant

Section 1.b INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE

The Internal Audit Services (IAS) shall perform functions as stated in Administrative Order 278 (directing and strengthening the operations of the internal control systems of government offices, agencies, government-owned and/or controlled corporations, including government financial institutions, and local government units, .

It shall be an integral part of the organization to assist management in the effective discharge of its responsibilities insofar as the same would not encroach on or be adversarial with the Commission on Audit (COA). It shall function in accordance with the policies established by the provisions of Republic Act 3456, as amended by Republic Act 4177, with primary responsibilities encompassing the examination and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal audit control and the quality of performance. The functions of the internal audit shall include the following:

1. ascertain the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information and the means to identify, measure, classify and report information;

2. ascertain the extent of compliance and review the established Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with government policies, plans and procedures, laws and regulations which affect operations;

3. ascertain that the extent to which the assets and other resources of the institutions are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kinds;

4. review and evaluate the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and other control measures that are most effective at reasonable cost;

5. review operations on programs to ascertain that results are consistent with established goals and objectives s and are carried out as planned;

6. evaluate and recommend corrective actions on observe operational deficiencies ;

7. The IAS may be called upon to perform special assignments by the Head of Agency. However, it shall not be responsible or required to participate in procedures that are essentially part of regular operating activities. The IAS shall be detached from all routinary functions s, such as the following:

1. pre-audit of vouchers and counter-signature of checks;

2. inspection of deliveries, although the internal auditor may, as part of his examination, observe inspection;

3. preparation of treasury and bank reconciliation statements;

4. development and installation of systems and procedures; however, in exceptional cases, the internal auditor may assist by way of giving suggestions;

5. conduct physical inventories, however, the internal auditor may review the plans in advance and observe and test-check the accuracy of counting, costing and summarizing;

6. maintain property records and

7. perform all other activities related operations.

Section 1.c. QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICE

The Quality Assurance Office shall ensure that quality policy is established and quality is pursued at all levels of the University. Headed by a University Administrstor, the Office shall be responsible in planning, implementing and maintaining operational processes for continual improvement of the established University Quality Management System (QMS).

Center to the role of the Quality Assurance Administrator is to assure and improve quality in all areas of operation at the university through internal and external quality assurance:

1. Formulates, recommends and executes a well-organized and directed work programs of the Office in line with the goals and objectives of the University;

2. Ensures the sustained implementation of the established University Quality Management Systems (QMS) – Training/education, documentation, maintenance, review and further development/improvement of processes and procedures on management, instruction and related operations, and support services processes and procedures.

3. Formulates and recommends university quality assurance policies and procedures in line with statutory and external certifying body requirements.

More specifically, the Quality Assurance Administrator is tasked with the following responsibilities:

1. Serves as the link between the university and the students/clients, as well as the university and the staff – to determine level of client satisfaction on the university services.

2. Analyze the information and data gathered by the QMS Task Force committees (committee reports) and heads of colleges/offices through monitoring and Internal Quality Audit (IQA) conducted.

3. Informs management on how the system is performing in regards to quality, and suggests improvements that could be made.

4. Raises the culture of quality assurance in the university through rewards system.

5. Initiates and schedule the conduct of management reviews.

6. Attends to other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

University Assistant Administrator, Quality assurance

1. Assists in the performance of the duties and responsibilities as that of the University Administrator.

2. Assists in the effective planning, implementation, maintenance¸and continual improvement of the established QMS on support services, and work Environment.

The following are the sections under the Quality Assurance Office: 1) Monitoring and Evaluation; 2) Document and Records Control;3) Training and Education; 4) Quality Workplace; and 5) Internal Quality Audit.

1.c.2 Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Section. This section is headed by a university section chief and shall perform the following:

a) ensure that quality objectives are established at relevant functions within the organization.

b) monitor the status of performance in the implementation of the QMS.

c) ensure that quality objectives are measurable and are supported with programs to achieve them.

d) Ensures that citizen satisfaction is monitored as one of the measures of performance of the quality management system.

e) Ensures conformity of services to set standards as well as continuous improvement are undertaken.

1.c.3 Documents and Records Control Section. This section is headed by a university section chief and shall perform the following:

a). establish, document, implement, and maintain a procedure and process for the control of documents and records

b). maintain the master copies and master lists of the QM and SOI Manuals, as well as the master lists of internally and externally generated documents and references.

c). ensure that current version of relevant documents are available at points of use.

d). prevent unintended use of obsolete and unauthorized use of relevant documents and records.

e). ensure the traceability of documents

f). ensure that e-copy of internally generated records and documents are available.

g). coordinate enhancement of the procedures for control of records.

h). closely coordinate with Department/Section Heads on all matters concerning Documents and Records Management, specifically those that are generated from the different offices.

1.c.4 Internal Quality Audit Section. This section is headed by a university section chief and shall perform the following:

a). prepare audit plan, coordinate,implement and identify the necessary resources needed in managing the University’s Internal Quality Audit Program.

b) identifies the necessary resources for managing the University’ Audit Program.

c). provide inputs regarding audit findings during management reviews .

d). monitor and maintain records of implementation of corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances found during audits.

1.c.5 Training and Education Section. This section is headed by a university section chief and shall perform the following:

a). ensure that concerned employees are aware of their roles and responsibilities relative to the attainment of the University ‘s goals and objectives.

b). review the results of competence evaluation conducted among employees performing functions that affect product or service quality.

c). facilitate conduct of appropriate HRM Interventions to enhance their capabilities.

d). ensure that records and database of personnel on education, trainings, skills, and experiences are updated and maintained based on submitted documents.

e). conduct information dissemination through print and broadcast media within the university system to create awareness among its constituents about the QMS and the implementation of the quality policy.

f). monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of HR actions taken.

1.c.6 Quality Workplace Section. This section is headed by a university section chief and shall perform the following:

a). ensure that the work environment needed to achieve conformity to product requirements are well-managed.

b). ensure consistent implementation of the 5S Program (good housekeeping)

c). monitor and assess workplace cleanliness, orderliness and safety.

Section 1.d. Gender And Development Office (GAD)

a) Provide guidelines for the establishment of GAD Center and strengthening of the GAD Focal Point System

b) Plan, identify and implement gender and development program, project s and activities to address

priority gender issues in the University;

c) Advocate for the mandates allocation of 5% agency budget for GAD program projects and activities;

d) Prepare and plan budget for the University GAD programs, projects and activities;

e) Conduct GAD advocacy programs, and gender awareness and sensitivity training, seminars and for a;

f) Institutionalize database and generate sex-disaggregated data

g) Advocate policies to mainstream and integrate gender concerns in the three major functions of the University-institution, research and extension;

h) Coordinate and complement with LGUs and other government agencies related

i) Submit Report periodically on the progress and accomplishment of GAD-related programs to the President; CHED Regional and National Offices; to the Philippine Commission on Women and to Department of Budget and Management

Section 1.e.The External Affairs/Linkages Office

The External Affairs/Linkages Office. The Office shall be composed of the (1) Public Relations/Affairs; and (2) Alumni as sub-sections. This Office shall have the following functions and duties:

1) supervise the Public Relations/Affairs and Alumni Relations Sections;

2) seek to establish strong functional linkages with local, national and international institutions, agencies, private and government to support the University’s four-fold thrusts; and

3) perform other related tasks as directed by the Office of the President.

1.e.1. Public Relations/Affairs. It shall perform the following functions:

1. establish or help create a favorable public image of the University;

2. safeguard the reputation and standing of the University as he/she seeks to obtain favorable opinion about its programs, projects and activities;

3. present the University’s mission, goals and objectives to internal and external clienteles; and

4. perform other related tasks as directed.

1.e.2 Alumni Relations. It shall perform the following functions:

1. establish and maintain communication lines with the university alumni through consultative meetings, conferences and similar activities;

2. seek support and sponsorship of University plans and programs, and other forms of collaboration from the alumni;

3. maintain updated directory of alumni of the University;

4. spearhead the conduct of periodic tracer studies of alumni; and

5. perform other related tasks as directed.

Section 1.f. Quality Management Representative (QMR)

1. Ensures the effective planning implementation and maintenance and continual improvement of the established Quality Management System

2. Reports to the top Management the performance of the quality management systems and areas for further improvement.

3. Ensures the promotion of awareness of meeting customer requirements within the relevant scope of the University’s QMS.

4. Liaises with external parties on matters relating to the University’s QMS.

Section 2.Administrative Council (AdCo) and the University Academic Council (UACo).

Supporting the University President are the two major councils, namely the AdministrativeCouncil (AdCo) and the University Academic Council both chaired by the UniversityPresident.The members of the AdCoare the Vice Presidents, the Directors of the university under their supervision; the Executive Officers/Administrators of campuses; Deans and Associate Deans; Directors in the campus level; and other officials of equal rank.

The AdCo shall review and recommend accordingly to the BOR appropriate policies governing the administration, management and development planning of the University.

The members of the University Academic Council (UACo) arefaculty members with the rank of assistant professor to university professor. The council shall have the power to prescribed academic rules, recommend curricular offerings/revisions and candidates for graduation for approval by the Board of Regents.

Section 3. Established centers covered with MOA/MOU shall be attached to the Office of the President.

Article III. OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC ANDACADEMIC - RELATEDAFFAIRS

(VP-AARA)

Section 1. The Vice President for Academic and Academic-Related Affairs who is under the direct supervision of the University President shall supervise the academic units and academic-related services through the Campus Executive Officers/Campus Administrators.

The academic units of the university refer to the colleges, schools and institutes located in the nine campuses and two extension units of the university. Similarly, academic related services refer to the student-centered and other academic support services.

Section 2.The Central Graduate School

The Central Graduate Schoolshall be at the Main Campus at Echague. The Central Graduate School shall have core faculty and may draw other needed faculty from the various units of the university. The Dean shall supervise all the graduate programs in the university.

The Central Graduate School shall aim to produce highly skilled manpower in higher levels of instruction and research in agriculture, agricultural engineering, forestry, environment and natural resources, education, business, public administration , arts and sciences and information technology.

Section 3. The College of Agriculture

The College of Agriculture shall be at the EchagueCampus. The Dean shall supervise all the academic departments in the College. He shall also supervise the academic programs in agriculture offered in other campuses. Associate Deans or Program Chairs maybe designated as the head of the unit/college offering agriculture in other campuses.

Section 4. The College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences shall be headed by aDean and shall supervise all the academic departments in the College.

The College of Arts and Sciences shall provide all students in the university with competencies in general education in the humanities, the arts, the natural, physical and social sciences and produce professionals both in the undergraduate and graduate programs in arts and sciences and criminology.

Section 5. The College of Agricultural Engineering

The College of Agricultural Engineering shall be at the Echague campus at Echague. The College shall develop highly trained Agricultural Engineers both in the graduate and undergraduate levels , whose technical expertise is needed for agricultural and industrial development. The Dean shall be responsible for the implementation of all courses offered in the college.

Section 6.College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology

The College ofEngineering, Architecture and Technologyshall be at the Ilagan campus.The College shall develop highly trained Engineers, architects, and Information technologists, whose

technical expertise is needed for infrastructure and industrial development. The Dean shall be responsible for the implementation of all courses offered in the college. He shall also supervise the Civil Engineering , architecture programs offered in other campuses. Associate Deans or Program Chairs maybe designated as the head of the unit/college offering Civil Engineering and Architecture in other campuses.

Section 7. College of Teachers Education

The College ofTeachers Educationshall be at the Cabagan campus. The College shall provide trained educators to respond to the needs for qualified basic, tertiary and post graduate education. The Dean shall be responsible for the implementation of all courses offered in the college. He shall also supervise the teacher educationprogramsoffered in other campuses. Associate Deans or Program Chairs maybe designated as the head of the unit/college offering teacher education in other campuses.The Dean supervises all the academic departments in the college.

Section 8. The College of Accountancy, Management, Business, and Public Administration (CAMBAPA)

The College of Accountancy, Management, Business and Public Administration shall be at the Echaguecampus. The College shall develop highly trained accountants, managers, entrepreneurs and public administrators both in the graduate and undergraduate levels whose technical expertise is needed for business, economics, and industrial development. The Dean shall be responsible for the implementation of all courses offered in the college.Associate Deans or Program Chairs maybe designated as the head of the unit/college offering Accountancy, Management, Business and Public Administration in other campuses.The Dean supervises all the academic departments in the college.

The CAMBAPA shall develop professionals with training in the fields of accountancy, business, public administration, management and marketing, entrepreneurship, and Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management.

Section 8_.The College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Veterinary Medicine shall be headed by a Dean. The Dean supervises all the academic departments in the college.

The college shall develop professionals with training in the fields of veterinary medicine.

Section 9 .The College of Information and Communication Technology

The College of Information and Communication Technology shall be headed by a Dean. The Dean supervises all the academic departments in the college.

The college shall develop professionals with trainings in the fields of information and communication technology.

Section 10.The College of Nursing

The College of Nursing shall be headed by a Dean. The Dean supervises all the academic departments in the college.

The college shall develop professionals with trainings in the fields of nursing and/or other health related sciences.

Section 11.TheCollege of Forestry and Environmental Management

The College of Forestry and Environmental Managementshall be headed by a Dean. The Dean supervises all the academic departments in the college.

The college shall develop competent foresters and environmentalists both in the undergraduate and the graduate levels.

Section 12.TheCollege of Development Communication

The College of Development Communication shall be headed by a Dean. The Dean supervises all the academic departments in the college.

The college shall develop professionals with trainings in the fields of development communication.

Section 13.TheProvincial Technical Institute of Agriculture

The Provincial Technical Institute of Agricultureshall be headed by a Dean. The Dean supervises all the academic departments in the college.

The institute shall develop professionals with trainings in the fields of agricultural production, entrepreneurship, and extension.

Section 14.The Office of Instruction

The Office of Instruction.This Office shall be headed by a University Director. It shall consist of the following sections, namely: (1) Curriculum Development, Review and Revision; (2) Supervision and Evaluation; (3) Open Learning; and (4) Academic Linkages.

This section is headed by a university section chief and shall perform the following:

1) The Curriculum Development, Review and Revision Section headed by a university section chief who shall spearhead the review of proposed new curricula, analysis and revision of existing curricula to update and conform them to statutory requirements and respond to emerging needs.

2) Supervision and Evaluation Section headed by a university section chief who shall ensure the delivery of effective instruction. It shall review existing needs of instructional delivery and introduce alternative delivery systems in instruction. Review the Faculty Development Program and faculty evaluation in the university level.

3) Open Learning Section headed by a university section chief who shall be responsible in the implementation of the Distance Education and other Open Learning programs/projects of the University, in conformity to statutory requirements. Helps strengthen the educational cooperation with other universities.

4) Academic Linkages Section headed by a university section chief who shall foster long-term mutually-enriching academic linkages/relationships between universities and other academic institutions . Academic linkages/relationships include: (a) student exchange, faculty exchange and vising professor program (b) library and documentation exchange(c) exchange of scientific and laboratory equipment (d) joint participation in seminars and conferences (e) other forms of collaboration

Promotes greater collaboration among colleagues (by working with faculty governance), with the university and the community; and ensures that information about teaching and learning at the university, including the results of academic testing, is communicated “downstream” to community colleges and high schools.

Section 15. ETTEAP

Section 16.The Office of Student Services. This office shall be headed by a University Director and shall consist of the following sections, namely: (1) Student Services ; (2)Library, (3)Socio-cultural Affairs; (4)Sports; (5)Health Services

1. The Student Services shall implement all programs and activities such as counseling, placement, student organization, housing, publication, scholarship, and other services related to student welfare.

2) The Library Servicesshall be headed by the university librarian and shall be responsible in formulating and executing a well-organized and directed program for the Library. It shall constitute two operating sections, namely; 1) Readers Section which is composed of serials, circulation, references and reserves; and 2) Technical Services Section, which shall be in charge of book selection and acquisitions, maintenance and organization of library collections.

3) The Socio-cultural Services shall be headed by a university director and shall be responsible in formulating, recommending and executing a well-organized and directed program of socio-cultural services in line with the goals and objectives of the University; supervises and monitors a year-round socio-cultural development program; and selection and retention of socio-cultural scholars.

4) The Sports Services shall be headed by a university director and shall be responsible in formulating, recommending and executing a well-organized and directed program of sports activities and services in line with the goals and objectives of the University; supervises and monitors a year-round sports development; and selection and retention of athletic scholars.

5)Health Services shall be headed by a University Director, and shall cause/direct planning, implementing and regular evaluating of health services programs and activities. The sections under the Office of the Health Services are as follows: (1) Medical Services Section which is responsible in providing

medical services to students, faculty, officials and employees of the University; and (2) Dental Services Section which is responsible in providing dental services to students, faculty, officials and employees of the University.

Section 17.The Admission and Registration shall be headed by the university registrar and shall beresponsible in implementing policies, rules and regulations governing student admission, registration, retention and transfer and other academic matters; and shall keep systematic student records in the university system.

Section 18. Culture And The Arts

Section 19. The National Service Training Program (NSTP). The National Service Training Program (NSTP) shall be headed by a University Director directly reporting to the Office of the Vice President for Academic and Related Affairs (VP-ARA)

It shall function in accordance with the policies established by the provisions of Republic Act 9163 otherwise known as the “National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001.” It shall have the following program components as embodied in RA 9163: (a)Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) - designed to provide military training to tertiary level students in order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national defense preparedness, (b) Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)- refers to activities contributory to the general welfare and the betterment of life for the members of the community or the enhancement of its facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and moral of the citizenry and other social welfare services, (c) Literacy Training Service (LTS) - is designed to train the students to teach literacy and numeric skills to school children, out-of-school youth and other segments of society in need of their services.

ArticleIV. Vice-President for Research & Development, Extension, and Training (VP-RDET)

Section 1. The Vice President for Research and Development, Extension and Training (VP-RDET)who is under the direct supervision of the University President shall supervise the management of research and development, extension and training programs and projects of the university.

The Office of the VP-RDET shall compose of the following sections:

1. Research and Development (R&D);

2. Extension and Training (E&T); and

3. Knowledge and Technology Management (KTM).

Section 2.Research and Development Section.This Office shall be headed by a university director and shall compose of the following sections: (a) Integrated Agriculture and Natural Resources R&D; and (b) Advanced Science and Technology R&D and all Centers related to R&D.

The functions shall be the following:

1. Formulate and recommend a well-organized and directed program of the University R&D;2. Provide leadership and direction in the development, evaluation, and institutional-level

management of the R&D Department;3. Spearhead the development of policies relating to the conduct of R&D enhancement

program;4. Prepare and administer the budget for the R&D Department;5. Make recommendations on all personnel actions within the R&D Department;6. Review and recommend approval of all R&D proposals for external funding routed through

the Department for approval and endorsement by the Office of the President; 7. Coordinate with other University programs and related agencies for program/agency

complementation and efficient and optimum utilization of resources; and8. Perform other related tasks as directed.

Section 3.Extension and Training. This Office shall be headed by a university director and shall compose of the following sections: (a) Community Outreach, (b) Applied Communications, and (c) Technology Transfer/Dissemination and Communication.

The functions shall be the following:

1. Formulate and recommend a well-organized and directed program of the University extension and training program;

2. Assist the different units of the University (e.g. campuses, colleges, and offices) and other agencies outside the institution in cultivating social responsibility among the members of the ISU community;

3. Oversee the development of social awareness in the ISU community through active participation in programs and projects;

4. Spearhead the harnessing of the potentials, strengthening the capabilities and developing the competencies of the partner communities;

5. Enhance the transfer of established “research and development” (R&D) results in response to the priority needs of the partner communities;

6. Empower people through the promotion of community-based organizations;7. Promote equal access to information and services through deliberate social marketing

strategies and innovative and sustained advocacy;8. Serve as linkage between the university and the community on extension related activities;9. Conduct special community development program and projects;

10. Conduct trainings, seminars, forums, symposia, and conferences on skills and technology promotion and utilization, especially along the fields of: (a) livelihood opportunities, (b) community organizing (C.O.) and development (C.D.), and (c) other concerns for human development;

11. Promote/Market established research and development (R&D) results, especially those developed by the University, through: (a) demonstrations activities, (b) pilot and pre-tests of skills and technologies, (c) distribution and production of development materials, such as pamphlets, leaflets, modules, magazines, and (d) other forms of development communication techniques;

12. Conduct special community development program and projects; 13. Implement extension cum research activities aimed to improve extension services delivery; 14. Document, assess, monitor, and evaluate extension and outreach activities for

comprehensive data management and analysis as well as for input to planning;15. Coordinate with other University programs and related agencies for program/agency

complementation and efficient and optimum utilization of resources; and16. Perform other related tasks as directed.

Section 4.Knowledge and Technology Management Section. This Office shall be headed by a university director and shall compose of the following sections: (a) Training, (b) Intellectual Property Rights, and (c) Professional Services.

The functions shall be the following:

1. Formulate and recommend a well-organized and directed program of the University knowledge and technology program;

2. Operate and maintain and co-manage a community extension and outreach convergence facility (center) to serve as venue for community training and education and other related activities.

3. Collect, store, and disseminate knowledge to help the University reduce duplication, and ultimately produce more innovative products and services that meet the needs of the university clients;

4. Archive best practices and lessons learned, and to make better use of information stored in databases;

5. Identify technologies generated, inventions, and softwares developed ready for copyrights/patents;

6. Ensure that technologies generated, inventions, and softwares developed by university scientists and researchers are given copyrights or patents;

7. Spearhead the conduct of trainings/workshops that will contribute to the resource generation program of the university;

8. Lead university personnel in offering technical assistance to other government agencies, non-government organizations, and/or individual clients;

9. Establish a compensation package for university personnel involved in professional services/technical assistance; and

10.Perform other related tasks as directed.

ARTICLE V.OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE SERVICES (VP-AFS)

Section 1. The Vice-President for Administration and Finance Services who is under the direct supervision of the University President shall be responsible in the implementation of the administrative, finance and business enterprises policies, programs and services of the university and shall supervise the administrative, finance departments and the business enterprises of the university.

The Office of the VP-AFS shall compose of the following:

1. Administrative Services

2. Finance Services

3. General Services

4. Business Enterprises

Offices under the VP AFS shall be headed by University Directors while the sections are headed by chiefs.

Section 2. The Administrative Services shall supervise and coordinate the administrative functions/activities of the University; formulates and recommends a well-organized and directed program of the administrative services which include: Human Resource Management, Records Management, Supply and Property, Procurement, and Security Services.

Section 2.1 Human Resource Management Section. Shall be responsible in supervising and coordinating all human resource activities in all campuses of the University particularly on the following areas: (a) recruitment, hiring and appointment, (b) employer and employees relations, (c) compensation and position classification, (d) personnel development, (e) personnel welfare, (f) personnel performance evaluation, and (g) other personnel actions.

Section 2.2 Records Management Section. Shall be responsible in supervising and coordinating the activities of the records and postal office of all campuses particularly on the following: (a) mailing, (b) receiving and releasing, (c) sorting, (d) recording, (e) filing, (f) messengerial and data bank, and (g) disposal.

Section 2.3 Supply and Property Section. Shall be responsible in the safekeeping and inventory of supplies and properties of the university. particularly on the following: (a) inspecting of deliveries, (b) storekeeping, (c) buying & property controlling (d) requisitioning, (e) issuing and recording of supplies, equipment and books, (f) checking contract papers and proposals, (g) canvassing, (h) purchasing, procuring and distributing, (i) periodic inventory; and (j) records and disposal.

a. storekeeping

b. issuing and recording of supplies, equipment and books

c. periodic inventory

d. records and disposal

Section 2.4 Procurement Section.Shall be responsible in the procurement of supplies and properties of the university particularly on the following: (a) requisitioning, (b) checking contract papers and proposals (c) canvassing (d) purchasing, & procuring (e) inspecting of deliveries, (f) distributing

Section 2.5 Security Services .Shall be responsible in supervising and coordinating the security services of the University. Specifically, it shall: (a) ensures the safety and protection of the life of the students, officials, employees, and properties of the University. (b) maintenance of peace and order. principally with the (c)prevents of theft, fire damage, accident, and unlawful entry in the property and premises f the University. (d)Issues gate pass for any property being brought out from the premises of the university.

Section 3. Finance Services shall supervise and coordinate the finance services of the University; formulate and recommend a well-organized and directed program of the finance services which include accounting, budgeting, and cashiering., Responsible in allocating and managing the University’s financial resources through a systematic and organized process of recording, examining and interpreting financial records and reports.

Section 3.1 Accounting Section.Shall be responsible in coordinating with the accountants of the different campuses regarding accounting transactions. It is concerned with the following activities/functions: bookkeeping, processing and liquidating cash advances, vouchers, financial records and student accounts.

Section 3.2 Budget Section. Shall be responsible in supervising and coordinating with the budget officers of all campuses regarding budgeting activities; spearheads the preparation and examination of budget requests and utilization of funds, allocation and justification of funds for the different programs, projects and activities of the University, and preparation of budget summary which is the outcome of a budgeting process on two levels : campus level and University level. Budgeting in the campus level reflects the program allocation and priorities set by the university during budget planning. The Budgeting process in the University level shall be undertaken in consultation with the different Executive Officers and Campus Administrators who will present and defend their respective budget proposals before the University Budget Committee headed by the University President. The consolidated university budget under the national subsidy (General Appropriations Act) shall be submitted and shall be defended by the University President to the BOR for endorsement by CHED to the Regional DBM office. The internally generated income (Supplemental Budget) sourced from tuition fees and other school fees shall be submitted and defended by the University President to the BOR for its approval for utilization in consonance to RA 8292.

Section 3.3.Cash Section. It is composed of three (3) sub-sections namely: (a) checks preparation section and (b) collection, and (c) disbursement section. The cash section shall be responsible in coordinating the cashiering activities with the cashiers of the different campuses. It is concerned with the following activities/functions: maintain checking account; collecting and disbursing; and safe-keeping of money and financial records. The cash section in the campus level is responsible in collecting of income and disbursing of funds in the campus/unit.

Sources of Income of theUniversity

1. National Subsidy

2. Internally generated income:a) Tuition and other school fees

b) Revolving funds/business operations

National Subsidy

The national subsidy is the regular appropriation provided for by the National Government for the regular operation of the University. It provides the allotment for the payment of personal services, including government share for retirement and life insurance premiums, maintenance and other operating expenses, and capital outlay.

Internally generated income:

a. Tuition fees and other school fees

These are the fees assessed and collected from students who are officially enrolled in the University

Particulars Tuition Fee Other School Fees

Undergraduate:

All courses except for Law, Major subjects for AHSE & BS Nursing 100.00/unit

Major subjects for AHSE & BS Nursing

250.00/unit

Other School Fee:

Computer Fee 450.00

Development Com 300.00

Technical subject with lab. 100.00

Entrance fee 50.00

Registration 50.00

Library 100.00

Guidance 20.00

Medical-Dental 50.00

Student Body Organization 40.00

School Paper 50.00

Journal 50.00

Athletic 30.00

P.E. (P100.00/unit) 200.00

Socio-cultural fee 25.00

ID 100.00

Related Learning Experience (RLE)

1st year 2,000.00

2nd year 2,000.00

3rd year & 4th year 4,720.56

Graduate:

Doctoral Program 400.00

Masters’ Degree 300.00

Law courses 300.00

Other School fees

Entrance 50.00

Registration 50.00

Library 100.00

Medical-Dental 50.00

School paper 50.00

Journal 50.00

ID 100.00

Miscellaneous for Law courses 800.00

As per charter of the University, the Board of Regents has the authority to appropriate and disburse its internal revenue subject to usual existing accounting, budgeting and auditing rules and regulations. All income should be deposited to an authorized government dispository bank and any expenses/obligations incurred should be withdrawn from the said account.

Income earned by each campus can be withdrawn only after a supplemental budget has been approved by the Board of Regents, hence no money shall be spent/withdrawn from the depository account of the University without approved budget.

b. Revolving fund

Authorized under National Budget Circular No. 331 to implement LOI No. 872 on the participation of government schools in the food production program of the national government.

ISU was authorized to open a separate account for the operation of revolving fund under 161 Account. Any income realized should be deposited to the said account and any expenses/obligations incurred should be withdrawn from the said account.

All transactions thereto are subject to usual existing accounting, budgeting and auditing rules and regulations.

Section 3. The General Services shall be responsible in formulating and recommending a well organized and directed program of the division. It shall composed of the following sections namely: (a) Infrastructure, (b) Physical Plant & Motor Pool, and (c) Environment, Waste Management and Sanitation, Ground Improvement & Maintenance. .

Section 4.1 Infrastructure Section. Shall be responsible in preparing infrastructure plans, directing and supervising the construction of infrastructure projects of the University; reviewing and evaluating technical aspects, progress and accomplishment reports, and programs of work under contract by the Administration; providing technical advice on various technical aspects of university infrastructure projects including infrastructures needing repairs and improvement, and monitoring and evaluating the progress and performance of all university infrastructure projects.

Under this section are: electrical , water, carpentry, laboring, landscaping, and janitorial services.

Section 4.2.Physical Plant and Motor Pool Section. Shall be responsible in preparing plans, directing and supervising the procurement repair, and maintenance of university physical plant/motor pool facilities and university vehicles, farm machineries and equipment/implements; responsible in repairing and maintaining of all university vehicles including farm machineries and equipment/implements; and overseeing the scheduling and documenting the use of all vehicles, farm machineries/implements.

Section 4.3 Environment, Waste Management and Sanitation, Ground Improvement/Maintenance Section. Shall be responsible in ensuring that adequate environmental health and safety measures, are incorporated into instruction, research, extension, and resource generation operations, office work, research and extension activities; initiating and spearheading comprehensive solid waste management program in the university; providing established procedures required during incidents of emergencies involving hazardous substances to minimize post-incident exposures of personnel and contamination of facilities and the general environment; providing for the review of the University’s teaching projects, research activities and facilities involving the acquisition use, storage and disposal of bio-hazardous agents; ensuring the University’s compliance to applicable national, regional, local and institutional policies/regulations regarding the disposal of both solid and liquid wastes; regularly inspecting all housing, water potability and food establishments in the campuses of the university to ensure that operations and facilities are in conformance with public health codes; and spearheading a year-round program of ground improvement and maintenance.

Section 5.The University Business Enterprises.Shall have two sections, namely, (a) Agri-based Enterprises, and (b) Non-agri-based Enterprises. The Director shall be responsible in overseeing the preparation of the long-range plan of the university resource/income generating enterprises; managing and supervising the operation of the various income generating enterprises in all the campuses of the University. It shall establish feedback mechanism to ensure an efficient and effective monitoring of all income generating activities.

Section 5.1.Agri-based Enterprises Section. Shall be responsible in directing the management and operation of all agribased enterprises of the university; it shall recommend IGEs with high potential for funding and/or financial performance and shall assistin the preparation of project proposals.

Section 5.2. Non-agribased Enterprises Section. Shall be responsible in directing the management and operation of all non-agribased enterprises of the university; it shall recommend new IGEs with high potential for funding and/or financial performance; and shall assist in the preparation of project proposals.

CHAPTER IV

ACADEMIC STAFF

ArticleI. Members

Section 1. The members of the faculty are considered as academic staff of the University classified as regular and non-regular.

Section 2. The regular members of the academic staff of the University shall include those who hold plantilla items categorized as:

a. University Professorb. Professor I to VIc. Associate professor I to Vd. Assistant Professor I to IVe. Instructor I to III

Section 3. The Non-regular members shall be classified into the following:

a. Professional Lecturerb. On-call Professorc. Visiting Professord. Exchange Professore. Professor Emeritusf. Contract of servicesg. Part-time

ARTICLE II. Personnel Management Policies

Section 1.Recruitment, Selection and Appointment of academic staff shall be based on merit and fitness in accordance with the approved University screening policies,Faculty Merit System, , latest NBC 461 guidelines, Civil Service Commission standard and other statutory requirements.

Section 2. A University Faculty Recruitment, Selection and Promotion Board shall be established to assist the University President in screening and evaluating candidates for appointment and/or promotion of faculty. It shall adopt formal screening procedures and mechanisms to facilitate the hiring of the most qualified applicant/s. Members of the Board shall be designated in accordance with institutional policies.

Section 3.The initialappointment to be issued shall be at the lowest academic rank based on latest NBC 461 guidelines to which he is qualified, e.g. Instructor I, Assistant Professor I, Associate Professor I, Professor I, and University Professor.

Rank Degree

Educ units Teaching experience Professional expertise

Instructor MS 9 0 0

AP MS 12 5 0

Asso MS 12 10 5

Professor PhD 12 15 10

University Professor PhD 12 20 15

Section 4. Qualification – Appointees for faculty should possess the minimum qualifications/requirements as stipulated in the University Faculty Merit System.

Section 4.1 For the rank of Instructor, to be appointedon a permanent status, the minimum educational qualification/requirement is Masters degree within the field of specialization, and with at least 9 units of Professional Education subjects.

Applicants who graduated with honors and with teaching experience are preferred.

Section 4.2 For the rank of Assistant Professor, the minimum educational qualification/requirement is a Masters degree within the field of specialization with five (5) years of tertiary teaching experience, with at least 12 units of Professional Education subjects and with a total point- equivalent to Assistant Professor under the National Budget Circular 461 for faculty evaluation.

Applicants with Masters’ degree and/or Doctoral degree with the desired/needed field of specialization are preferred.

Section 4.3 For the rank of Associate Professor, the minimum educational qualification/requirement is a Doctoral degree within the field of specialization, at least 12 units of Professional Education subjects, with ten (10) years tertiary teaching experience or five (5) years of the required professional expertise and with a total point-equivalent to Associate Professor under the National Budget Circular 461 for faculty evaluation.

Applicants with Masters’ degree and/or Doctoral degree and within the field of specialization are preferred.

Section 4.4 For the rank of Professor, the minimum educational qualification/requirement is a Doctoral degree within the field of specialization, at least 12 units of Professional Education subjects, with at least fifteen (15) years tertiary teaching experience or ten (10) years required professional expertise and relevant publication in research and refereed journals and a total point-equivalent to Professor under the National Budget Circular 461 for faculty evaluation and had passed PASUC accreditation for the position.

Section 4.5 For the rank of University Professor, the minimum educational qualifications/requirement is a Doctoral degree with at least 12 Units of professional education subjects, twenty (20) years tertiary teaching experience or fifteen (15) years required professional expertise , with research and extension, 3 publications in refereed journals and had passed PASUC accreditation for the position and with a total point-equivalent to University Professor under the National Budget Circular 461 for faculty evaluation.

Section 5. Status of appointment of faculty shall be permanent or temporary in accordance with Institutional policies as stipulated in the University Faculty Merit System and other statutory requirements.

Section 6.Appointment of a faculty who meets the minimum qualifications as provided under the approved University Faculty Merit System or qualification standardsprescribed by the University shall be approved as permanent.

Appointment of those who lack the requirements for permanent appointment shall be approved as temporary provided they belong to dearth category of field specialization. They shall, however, be given an opportunity to meet the requirements within two2) years.

Section7. Contractual/Contract of Service (COS) Faculty– A contract or COS may be given to an applicant when the exigency of the service is required.

Section 8. A faculty appointed on part-time basis shall be subject to submission of a written permit from their respective employers.

Section 9. A Professional Lecturer is equivalent to an Associate Professor and maybe assigned to a higher professorial rank based on existing university rules and regulations and policies of other statutory bodies.

Section 10. A Visiting Professor may be hired by the University whenever necessary. The terms and conditions of employment shall be set in the appointment.

Section 11. Exchange Professor. A facultymay be allowed to avail of the faculty exchange program for a period of one year upon the recommendation of the immediate supervisor, the Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, with the approval of the President and the Board of Regents., .

Section 12.A Visiting Lecturer maybe invited by the university from time-to-time upon the approval by the Board of Regents.

Section 13. An Appointee to a temporary position regardless of the length of service rendered shall not presume to have a security of tenure in the position.

Section 14. Failure of an appointee to report for duty within one month after approval of the appointment and without a written permission from the University President shall automatically cancel the appointment.

Section 15. Promotion is the advancement ofa faculty from one rank to a higher rank or from the sub-rank within the same faculty rank.

Section 16.A facultyshall be promoted to a higher rank in consonance with the NBC 461 Common Criteria for Evaluation (CCE) for Instructor I to Associate Professor V plus Qualitative Contribution Evaluation (QCE) for Professor and the provisions of the University Faculty Merit System.

Section 17. A faculty may file a protest on the appointment or promotion of another faculty. The pertinent civil service laws, rules and issuances relative to the protest or appeal shall be followed.

ARTICLE III. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM

Section 1. A performance evaluation system to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the faculty shall be established by the University, approved by the Board of Regents and the CSC rules and regulations.

ARTICLE IV. INCENTIVE AND AWARD SYSTEM

Section 1. There shall be an incentive and award system to motivate and reward deserving and meritorious faculty of the University.

ARTICLE V. GRIEVANCE SYSTEM

Section 1. The University shall create a Grievance Committee to improve the relationships, morale, welfare, and related concerns of the faculty of the University.

Section 1.1 A faculty shall present complaints or grievance in writing to the committee who will act in the best interest of the institution and the faculty concerned.

Section 1.2 Complaints or grievances shall be resolved at the department or unit level. The faculty reserves the right to appeal a decision to higher authority.

ARTICLE VI. DISCIPLINE

Section 1. The University President may suspend or remove for cause, any faculty following due process set by the CSC and the University, without prejudice to an appeal to the Board of Regents within thirty (30) days after the receipt of the decision.

ARTICLE VII. RESIGNATION AND/OR TRANSFER

Section 1. No resignation or transfer ofany faculty shall be effected unless approved by the University President, at least thirty (30) days prior to its effectivity. Such resignation or transfer shall be confirmed by the Board of Regents.

Section 1.1 No resignation and/or transfer shall take effect during a school term unless a successor or a substitute is hired and/or assigned.

Section 2. The approval of the resignation/transferof a faculty is subject to the submission of a clearance from all financial andproperty accountability.

ARTICLE VIII. COMPENSATION AND WORK REGULATIONS

Section 1. The Board of Regents shall fix and adjust the compensation and salaries of members of the faculty, officers, and employees in accordance with the compensation or pay system prescribed

by the Compensation and Position Classification Bureau (CPCB) and other existing laws, rules and regulations.

Section 1.1 There shall be only one salary scale to be followed in all units of the University and such salary scale/compensation scheme shall be fixed by the Board of Regents in accordance with the existing laws and policies.

Section 1.2 Any officer or employee of the government engaged as lecturer or consultant in the IsabelaStateUniversity may receive a compensation in addition to his salary from the agency where he is regularly employed at the rate to be fixed by the Board of Regents subject to existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

Section 1.3 Flexible working hours may be allowed subject to existing university rules and regulations.

Section 1.4 Members of the faculty shall not be allowed to attend private social functions or transact personal business during office hours without prior approval from appropriate authorities.

ARTICLE IX. LEAVE PRIVILEGES

Section 1. Leave of absence of members of the faculty of the University shall be classified as follows:

a) Teacher’s Leaveb) Vacation and Sick Leavec) Maternity/Paternity Leaved) Sabbatical Leavee) Military Service Leavef) Other special leave privileges in accordance with CSC and sanctioned by the Board of

Regents except for faculty on teacher’s leave

Section 1.1 Teacher’s leave is granted to the faculty whose services are not required during summer and during the Christmas break.

Section 1.2 Faculty on teacher’s leave status who are recommended for duty are granted service credits in accordance with existing University and CSC rules and regulations.

Section 1.3 Faculty l under the teacher’s leave status are not required to go on forced leave as mandated under Executive Order No. 1077 dated January 9, 1986.

Section 1.4 Faculty on teacher’s leave status shall be entitled to 70 days proportional summer vacation pay based on actual services rendered during the academic year, in addition to the usual 14-day Christmas vacation. Such leave may be enjoyed only during the regular summer and Christmas vacation periods.

Section 1.5 Leave of absence due to illness by a faculty on teacher’s leave status for more than five (5) consecutive days shall be supported with medical certificate. Such leave shall be chargeable against his service credits, if any, otherwise, it shall be treated as leave without pay.

Section 1.6 Vacation and sick leave credits shall be granted to the faculty with permanent or temporary appointment who regularly performs administrative functions, research, special projects or whose services are needed throughout the year.

Section 1.7 Faculty on vacation and sick leave status shall earn vacation and sick leave credits at the rate of 1.25 days vacation and 1.25 sick leave credit each month (Section 11 (b) of Rule XVI of RA 2260 as amended).

Section 1.8 Faculty under the vacation and sick leave status are required to go on forced leave at least 5 days a year, as amended by the Executive Order No. 1077 dated January 9, 1986.

Section 1.9 During the semestral break, faculty on teacher’s leave shall report to the University toperform their official functions.

Section 1.10 The faculty under the vacation and sick leave status, whether permanent or temporary, shall, after six (6) months of continuous, faithful and satisfactory service, be entitled to fifteen (15) days vacation and fifteen (15) days sick leave with full pay, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.,

Section 1.11 Vacation and sick leave credits shall be cumulative and any part thereof which may not be spent within the calendar year in which earned may be carried over the succeeding years. Whenever any faculty personnel retires, voluntary resigns or is allowed to resign or is separated from services through no fault of his own, he shall be entitled to the commutation of all the accumulated vacation and/or sick leave to his credit, provided his leave benefits are not covered by special law.

Section 2. When a faculty whose leave has not been commuted following his separation without cause from the service but reappointed to government service before the expiration of the leave commuted, he may take two options, as follows:

a) Refund the money value of the unexpired portion of the leave commuted; orb) Keep the cash value of the unexpired portion of the leave commuted, but shall start

from zero balance.

Section 2.1 No faculty whose leaves have been commuted shall be reappointed before the expiration of the leave commuted unless he chooses to refund the equivalent of the unused portion of the leave commuted.

Section 2.2 Theunused service credits of faculty on teachers’ leave status who retire and/or resign shall be converted proportionally to vacation-sick leave credits based on existing guidelines.

Section 2.3 When a faculty transfers from one government agency to another, he can choose either of the following modes relative to his unused vacation and/or sick leave credit, as follows: 1) have it commuted; 2) have it transferred to his new agency.

Section 3. Application for vacation leave of absence for one full day or more, shall be submitted on the prescribed form for action by the chief of agency and filed according to existing university or CSC rules and regulations.

Section 4. Application for sick leave of absence of one full day or more shall be on the prescribed form and shall be filed immediately upon the employee’s return from such leave. Notice of absence, however, should be sent to the immediate supervisor and/or to the office head. Application for sick leave in excess of five days shall be accompanied by a proper medical certificate.

Section 4. 1 Sick leave shall be granted only on account of sickness or disability on the part of the employee concerned or of any of his immediate family.

Section 4.2 Sick leave maybe applied in advance for cases where the faculty will undergo medical examinations or operation or advised to rest in view of ill health. Such being the case, it shall be supported by a medical certificate.

Section 4.3 The approval of leaves of absence for any reason other than illness of faculty or any member of his immediate family must be contingent upon the needs of the service. Hence, the grant of vacation leave shall be made on a case to case basis.

Section 4.4 Vacation leave shall be filed at least five (5) days before the date of effectivity of such leave.

Section 4.5 A faculty in the University who is separated in the service for cause shall forfeit his leave credits.

Section 5.Maternity Leave.Female faculty who have rendered two (2) years or more of continuous service in the university, in addition to the vacation and sick leave granted to them, shall be entitled to maternity leave of sixty (60) days with full pay.

For those who have rendered less than two (2) years of government service at the time of the enjoyment of maternity leave, the computation of their maternity leave pay shall be proportionate to their length of service. Maternity leave shall be granted in every instance of pregnancy irrespective of its frequency.

Section 6.Paternity Leave. Granted to married male faculty allowing him not to report for work seven (7) days while continuing to earn the compensation therefor, on the condition that his legitimate spouse has delivered a child or suffered a miscarriage, for purposes of enabling him to effectively lend care and support to his wife before, during and after childbirth as the case may be and assist in caring for his new born child.

Section 7. Any violation of the leave laws, rules and regulations, or any misrepresentation or deception in connection with an application for leave shall be a ground for disciplinary action.

Section 8.Any facultyof the university who may be called in accordance with the National Defense Act on any pertinent decree for military training, or for regular active duty may opt to be paid his salary in lieu of his pay from the Armed Forces during his absence for such purpose.

Section 9. When a faculty goes on voluntary military training under the Armed Forces of the Philippines, he shall apply for leave of absence. In case his application for training is approved, he shall not be entitled to his salary from the University during his absence, provided, however, that his absence shall not curtail the enjoyment of his leave privileges in the University upon his return. Absence without pay during the period of voluntary military training shall not exceed one year. In case of failure to return after the expiration of one year, he shall be automatically dropped from the service of the University.

Section 10. Sabbatical leave for a period of one year shall be granted toa faculty who have rendered at least seven continuous years of very satisfactory service during which his academic rank during the last 2 years is not lower than Associate Professor I to undertake research, writing of instruction materials or the pursuit of special fields of study. Such leave shall be approved by the Board of Regents and shall be governed by terms and conditions set by the university and the approving authority. Approval of sabbatical leave shall be based on the potential benefits to the university programs that may accrue from such leave.

Section 10.1 Compensation. For the period of the sabbatical leave actually approved and enjoyed, the University shall pay full salary and other benefits to which the applicant is entitled as approved by management. Such salary shall not be considered as additional compensation for services rendered during the preceding seven or more years, but as contemporaneous compensation during the sabbatical leave to acquire better efficiency for greater service to be rendered to the University.

Section 10.2 The actual cost of minimum first class transportation by the direct route may also be availed ofif within the Philippines.the actual cost of transportation shall be allowed subject to availability of funds, a travel aid of ₱ 1,000.00 if abroad; provided, that the purpose of such sabbatical leave is of sufficient benefit to the University to justify the payment of transportation. The purpose of the travel is to enable them to increase their professional efficiency and usefulness to the University, instead of simply traveling as tourist.

Section 10.3 Sabbatical leave shall be granted for a year subject to conditions set by the USDC and approved by the Board of Regents.

Section 11. Leave of absence without pay, not to exceed one year at a time shall be granted for good cause. Application for prolonged leave without pay shall be submitted through the campus head or officer in charge then to the president at least 30 days before its effectivity date.

Section 12. So as not to interfere with the work of the university when leave of absence without pay is applied for, the president shall direct the dean through the campus head or OIC concerned, to

determine the feasibility of allotting the functions of the faculty applying for leave to the remaining members of the faculty or to employ a substitute. The dean or the campus head shall make a corresponding written report thereon.

Section 13. Any faculty of the university who is absent without approved leave is considered on Absence Without Official Leave (AWOL). Extended AWOL by the faculty shall be dropped from the service after notice. Habitual AWOL shall subject the erring faculty to disciplinary action.

Section 14. Leave without pay not exceeding one (1) year may be granted in addition to the vacation and/or sick leave earned. However, in the event that he/she fails to report for duty after a year ofleave of absence without pay, shall automatically cause him to be dropped from the service.

ARTICLE X. INSURANCE

Section 1. The university shall participate in the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and shall take upon itself the responsibility in implementing the rules and regulations of the system.

Section 2. In case of leave of absence without pay among faculty the university shall pay the government share of the life insurance premiums during the first year of leave.

ARTICLE XI. STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Section 1. The Staff Development Program is established with the desire of the University to improve the capability and competence of members of the faculty and staff in order to attain and sustain academic excellence.

Section 2. The University shall adopt a Five Year Staff Development Program (FYSDP) upon the recommendation of the Deans and Directors relevant to the needs of the colleges and offices duly approved by the Board of Regents.

Section 3. The University shall identify and select the college/university where the grantee is to enroll, subject to the availability of the degree program/specialization offered by the college /university.

Section 4. The coverage of the Staff Development Program are as follows:

a. Faculty members and staff on scholarship/study leave on official time.b. Faculty members and staff pursuing Graduate Program during Saturday s and

Sundays.c. Faculty members and staff attending seminars, workshops and other training

programs.

Section 5. All members of the faculty and staff may be granted scholarship/study leave on official time, subject, however, to the policies and guidelines of the Staff Development Program of the University.

ARICLE XII. FELLOWSHIP

Section 6. All appointments to a fellowship shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the university staff development program

a. A Fellowship shall be created on the basis of the need of, and usefulness to, the University, and the selection of candidates therefrom shall be made by the USBD, to be recommended by the University President to the BOR for approval and shall be limited to the most qualified applicant.

b. A Fellowship is granted by the University on the assumption that the grantee is willing to shoulder the expense for his self-improvement.

c. A fellowship is granted by the University for the purpose of enhancing the competency of the faculty.

d. No faculty below the rank of Associate Professor with doctorate degree shall be eligible to a fellowship grant.

e. Appointment to a fellowship shall entitle the grantee to the following: 1. Allowance. A Fellow, before leaving for abroad,, shall be given pre-departure

expenses. If the fellowship is for more than one semester, the grantee shall be entitled to a clothing allowance based on existing policies and guidelines.

In case an extra time is required for the grantee to stay beyond the approved duration of the fellowship under reasonable circumstances,shall be granted on official time subject to recommendation of the University Presidentand approval of the BOR. In no case the grantee shall be allowed further extension, otherwise shall be charged to accrued leave or without pay.

General Provisions

1. A grantee to a fellowship shall be required to:a. Conform to all rules, regulations and laws of the institution wherethey may attend to;b. Pursue diligently and faithfully such courses of study or work as may be so indicated in

the contract

ARTICLE XIII. SPECIAL DETAIL

Section 1. Any faculty of the University may be assigned on special detail by the President within the Philippines or abroad for the benefit of the University and under such conditions as may be fixed by the President, subject to the approved policies of the University and approval by Board of Regents.

Section 2.Where circumstances so warrant, a faculty on special detail, shall be entitled to additional allowances.

Section 3. A faculty onspecial detail shall submit a complete and detailed report within thirty (30) days upon return to duty in the university.

Section 4.A Special detail shall not exceed one academic year at a time. Renewal of special detail may be granted on exceptional cases as endorsed by the USDB and recommended by the UniversityPresident to the Board of Regents for approval.

ARTICLE XIV. GENERAL PROVISIONS ON WORKING HOURS AND DAILTY TIME RECORD

Section 1. Full-time faculty and staff of the University, except those whose nature of work require more time, shall be on duty for a specified number of hours as prescribed in the workload scheme in conjunction with the CSC policies on working hours.

Section 1.1 In the exigency of service , the head of any office may request the President of the University in writing, together with justifications, to extend the daily hours of work for any or all of the employees under him and may likewise require any or all of them to render overtime, not only on working days but also on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Section 1.2 All personnel of the University, whether on full or part time basis shall record their time of service in the prescribed Civil Service Form (Form 48) through the Biometric and logbook which shall be displayed conspicuously in their respective offices.

ARTICLE XV. TEACHING LOAD

Section 1. The required work load of a faculty shall be in accordance with the approved workload policy of the University

ARTICLE XVI. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Section 1. All faculty and staff of the university shall submit themselves to a periodic physical examination every year. Provided, that the interval between examination shall not be longer than one (1) year. Provided further, that expenses for the physical examination shall not be longer than one (1) year borne by the university.

ARTICLE XVI. RELIGIOUS SECTARIAN INFLUENCE

Section 1.No faculty and staff of the University shall be allowed to inculcate sectarian tenets in his teachings, nor attempt either directly or indirectly, to influence students or subordinates of any particular church or religious sect.

ARTICLE XVII. PRESS STATEMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

Section 1. Any statement regarding the proceedings of the Board of Regents meetings and other University policies shall only be issued by the University President.

Section 2. All information concerning a particular campus shall be given only by the Campus Head and those concerning a particular school/ college shall be given by the Dean/Associate Dean; provided, that such information has to do only with the Campus or School/College concerned and not to

affect other campuses or colleges of the University, unless the President prohibits the publication of same.

Section 3. Scientific and highly specialized articles and books for publication prepared by individual faculty and staff of the University shall be highly encouraged.

Section 4. The following are statements of policy concerning publications ofthe Isabela State University:

a. No rules and regulations concerning publications by faculty andstaff of the University shall be enacted by any academic or administrative council in the University. Such enactments would tend to discourage freedom of investigation, and are contrary to academic freedom.

b. Any faculty signing as an individual or even with his official title in the institution, is the party directly responsible for such action, and any editing to be done on his article, must be done by the editorial board of the journal to which such article is submitted. This, however, does not prevent the voluntary observance of the inter-departmental courtesy on the part of the faculty who desires the cooperation of and objective discussion with colleagues.

c. For record purposes, it is a must that reprints or typescripts of the article be filed at the Office of the Vice President concerned or Dean before their publication.

ARTICLE XVIII. OBLIGATIONS OF THE FACULTY

A faculty of the university is mandated to perform the following functions:

a. Discharges his duties and responsibilities in accordance with the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the university.

b. Be accountable for the efficient and effective attainment of the specified objectives in pursuance of the national development goals within the limits of available university resources.

c. Assumes personalresponsibility to maintain and sustain his professional growth and advancement and maintain professionalism in his behavior at all times.

d. Be an effective agent of change and development in the university and in the community within the context of institutional and nationalpolicies.

Section 1. Pursuant to the mandated functions of the University, all faculty shall be obliged to:

a. Teachb. Conduct Research(es)c. Render extension servicesd. Participate in income generating activitiese. Perform other related functions

Section 2. A faculty of the Isabela State University, in furtherance of his obligations , is expected to:

a. Be loyal to the University and never defame or besmirch her good name;b. Cooperate with the Administration to enable the university to achieve its ultimate

vision, mission, goals and objectives;c. Make himself available for service even beyond office hours;d. Wear the prescribed uniforms;e. Assist during enrollment periods;f. Make himself available to conduct/attend seminars, conferences, symposia or training

program even during vacation; g. Dedicate himself to the university’s mission of molding the youth entrusted to his care;

andh. Attend meetings, convocations, assemblies and other activities as member of the

academic council and as required by the administration.

ARTICLE XIX.EXCESS WORKLOAD.

Section 1.Honorarium for Excess Teaching Load. Faculty workload in excess of the regular work load, shall be paid honorarium subject to existing rules and policies and to availability of funds. Provided, that the regular work load required shall have been complied with.

ARTICLE XX. EXTERNAL ACTIVITIES OF A FACULTY

Section 1. Other Activities of a faculty.. Extended activities of the faculty for consultancy, special detail, and trainings shall be authorized subject to existing rules and regulations.

Section 2.Outside Teaching. No faculty may teach outside the Isabela State University unless authorized by the President, subject to the following conditions:

a. The faculty assignment should not be earlier than five o’clock in the afternoon.b. Request for teaching outside the university shall be approved by the Board of Regents.c. The total teaching load outside the University shall not exceed six (6) hours a week.

CHAPTER V

ACADEMIC POLICES, RULES AND REGULATIONS

ARTICLEI. ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Section 1. The University Academic Calendar shall be prepared by the Director of Admission & Registration in conjunction with the School Calendar prepared by the Commission on Higher Education or by any other appropriate body and present it to the University Academic Council for approval, to be recommended by the University President to the Board of Regents (BOR) for final approval.

Section 2. The academic year shall consist of three (3) terms: 2 semesters of 18 weeks each and 1 summer of 6 weeks.

ARTICLE II. ADMISSION

Section 1. Students applying for admission to any collegiate course in the university shall be required to submit/satisfy the following requirements:

a. High School Report Card (Form 138)b. Certificate of Good Moral Characterc. College Entrance Test/Scholastic Aptitude Testd. Other requirements that may be prescribed by the college where the student is

applying, such as: interview, vocational aptitude test, etc.e. Pass the physical examination to be conducted by the school physician, in accordance

with the physical fitness requirements of specific courses.

Section 2. The entrance credentials for college transferees shall include the following: a.) the Official Transcript of Records (TOR), b.) Honorable Dismissal and c.)Certificate of Good Moral Character. In cases where the TOR is not yet available, a certified True Copy of Grades (TCG) signed by the Registrar in the school of origin may be accepted pending the release of the TOR.

Section 3. Applicants for Graduate Studies must be holders of appropriate Baccalaureate degree (for masters degree applicants) or of appropriate masters degrees for (doctoral degree applicants) from SUCs or other recognized institutions, with a weighted average grade of 2.00 or better with no failing grade. Applicants to the graduate programs who do not meet the minimum grade requirement, shall be accepted on probationary status for one term with a maximum load of 9 units but not less than 6 units. A student shall be accorded regular status in the succeeding term, provided he maintains a GWA of 2.0 or better. Other requirements shall include original copy of TOR, and recommendation letter from at least two former professors.

Section 5. Applicants may be required to take additional enrichment courses at the undergraduate level (for masters applicants) at the masters level (for Doctoral applicants) to be determined by the Dean or the Guidance Committee, as deemed necessary in the pursuit of the chosen field of study.

Section 6. The registration procedure shall be developed by the Registrar’s office and disseminated to all academic units before the registration period.

Section 7. No student of the university shall be allowed to cross-register in another school without the approval of the Dean of the College/Registrar and noted by the campus head where the student is enrolled.

Section 8. Students from other universities/colleges who desire to cross-register at the Isabela State University must have the written authority/approval of the Dean/Registrar of the school of origin.

Section 9. The total number of credit units registered in two or more schools at the same time shall not exceed the maximum units allowed per semester/term as prescribed in the rules on academic load.

ARTICLE III. CLASS CODE

Section 1. The class schedule and faculty teaching load shall be prepared by the Campus Registrar with the assistance of College Secretaries and in consultation with the College Deans and Department Chairmen. Maximum utilization of physical and human resources shall be considered in the preparation of the class schedule and the faculty assignments.

Section 2.No faculty shall change the approved schedule or venue of his class without previous approval by the Dean upon the recommendation of the Chairman.

Section 3. Classes shall be dismissed five (5) minutes before the end of each period to give time for students/ to go to the next class.

Section 4. Suspension of classes due to fortuitous events/force majeure or other valid reasons maybe authorized by the President/Campus Heads , Directors/Chancellors through the Deans of colleges. Automatic suspension due to typhoons and other calamities shall be based on national/local policies and guidelines to this effect. Unless superseded by future guidelines, the present policy provides that classes shall be automatically suspended when typhoon signal No. 3 is raised by the Weather Bureau (PAG-ASA) in the area where the campus is located.

ARTICLE IV. ACADEMIC LOAD

Section 1. An undergarduate student may take more than 21 units non-laboratory subjects, or not more than 24 units laboratory work per semester.

Section 2. Undergraduate students may be allowed to take 27 units maximum during their last semester provided the total number of units for the whole year does not exceed 48 units.

ARTICLE V. REGISTRATION

Section 1. No student shall be registered not later than the date specified in the University Calendar, provided, that no student may matriculate in a college or enroll in a course not later than two weeks after classes begin.

ARTICLE VI. CROSS-REGISTRATION

Section 1. No student shall be registered in any other college, school or department of the university without the authority of the Chairman/Dean of the College in which he is primarily enrolled.

Section 2. The total number of units of credit for which a student may register in two or more colleges or schools shall not exceed the maximum units allowed by the rules on academic load.

Section 3. Students of the IsabelaStateUniversity must not cross-register in other institutions of learning without permission of the Chairman/Dean concerned. The Chairman/Dean granting the permit which must be coursed through the Registrar shall take into account the existing rules on the students’ academic load.

The IsabelaStateUniversity shall not credit any course(s) taken by any of its students in any other University, College or School unless taking of course was expressly authorized by the Chaiman/Dean on the recommendation of the registration adviser concerned.

ARTICLE VII. ORIENTATION OF FRESHMEN

Section 1. Students are classiifed as folows:

a) A regular student is one who carries the full load allowed for a given term by the curriculum for which he is registered, provided, that if a student has already finished some of the required subjects, the finished units shall be addded to the units he is actually taking in the computation of his load for the purpose of determinig his status.

b) An irregular student is one who carries credits less than the full load allowed in a given semester by the curriculum for which he is registered.

c) In a four-year course:1. A freshmen is a student who has not completed the prescribed subjects of the first year of

his curriculum, or 25% of the total number of units required in his entire course.2. A sophomore is a student who has completed the prescribed subjects of the first year of his

curriculum, or has finished 25% but less than 50 % of the total number of units required in his entire course.

3. A junior is a student who has completed the prescribed subjects of the first 2 years of his curriculum, or has finished 50% but less than 75% of the total number of units required in his entire course.

4. A senior is a student who has completed the prescribed subjects of the first, second, third years of his curriculum but not the subjects of the fourth year, or has completed 75 % of the total number of units required for his entire course.

5. In course other than the four-year course, students shall be classified on a similar proportional basis.

ARTICLE VIII. ATTENDANCE

Section 1. When the number of hours lost by absence of student in one term reaches 20% of the hours of recitation, lecture, laboratory, or any scheduled work in one subject for that term, he shall be dropped from the class roll. If the majority of the absences are not excused, he shall be given a grade of “5” upon being dropped. Time lost by late enrollment shall be considered as time lost by absence.

Section 2. A Faculty shall control tardiness by reasonable penalties or by whatever measure may seem best adapted to the circumstances. Late arrival of 15 minutes shall be equivalent to one-hour absence.

Section 3. A student shall be given a grade of “Inc.” in a course if he is absent from the final examination and if the overall performance of the student is passing. In case the absence is justifiable, a special examination may be authorized by the Chairman/Dean, subject to existing rules. However, in case his absence is unjustifiable, and the class standing of the student is below 3, a grade of “5” shall be given. The Chairman/Dean shall determine whether an absence is justifiable or not.

Section 4. A student may, with the consent of his registration adviser and the approval of the Dean and noted by the Registrar, drop a subject by filling out the prescribed dropping form.

There shall be no adding or dropping of subjects after 7 days from the start of classes.

Section 5. A student may add/change a subject within one week after the opening of classes by filling out the prescribed adding/changing form; provided, that he does not carry more than the maximum academic load allowed.

Any subject officially dropped for any reason after 7 days from the start of classes but not later than the day preceding the mid-term examination shall be noted with the word “Dropped” in the student permanent record.

Section 6. A student who drops a subject anytime after the mid-term examination shall automatically be given a final grade of “5” for that subject. Any student who drops without official approval shall be given a grade of “5” in all subjects enrolled.

When adding a subject, the student should secure the signature of the registration adviser and the approval of the Dean/College Secretary of the college concerned. The duly accomplished form shall be submitted to the Registrar’s Office for recording purposes. No change of matriculation involving the taking of a new subject shall be allowed 7 days after the opening of classes. Change in matriculation shall be effected by means of change matriculation form and must be recommended by the registration adviser and approved by the Chairman/College Secretary. The form, after having been duly accomplished, shall be submitted to the Registrar’s Office for notation.

ARTICLE IX. CHANGING OF CLASSES

Section 1. Transfer of students to other classes must be allowed only for valid reasons and with the consent of the faculty concerned.

ARTICLE X. REQUEST FOR OFFERING OF UNPROGRAMMED SUBJECTS

Section 1. Subjects unscheduled for a given term may be offered upon written petition of at least fifteen (15) students, duly endorsed by the Registration Adviser and approved by the Dean of the College concerned to be noted by the Registrar. Exception to the required number of petitioner shall be allowed under the following conditions:

a) The student is graduating during the school year.b) The subject requested is required in the course.

The request for unprogrammed subjects should be made during the regular registration period; otherwise, such request shall be considered the next term.

ARTICLE XI. SUBSTITUTION

Section 1. Every petition for substitution must be based on the following:

a. When a student is pursuing a curriculum that has been superseded by a new one and the substitution tends to bring the old curriculum in line with the new one.

b. Conflict of schedule between a required subject and another required subject.

Section 2. All request for substitution shall be acted upon by the Dean after prior consultation with the Registrar. Provided, however, that in case the Dean disapproves the request and the student is not satisfied, may be appealed to the University President or his duly authorized representative whose decision shall be final.

Section 3. The subject to be taken in lieu of the required subject must carry at least similar scope or description and the same number of units as the latter.

ARTICLE XII. CLASS SIZE

Section1. The size of a class depends upon available facilities, classroom and the nature of class activity; lecture, discussion, recitation or laboratory work.

Section 2. The recommended class size for the different class activities shall be as follows;

Lecture Teacher (input oriented) - 100

Lecture (participative) - 40

Laboratory/shop work - 35

Section 3. No class shall be divided into sections primarily to enable the faculty to comply with the regulations governing teaching load.

Section 4. Class sections may be fused for valid reasons r; provided, that the class size does not exceed the maximum requirements per class; provided, further that such fusion is not in conflict with the students’ schedule in other subjects.

Section 5. Each Dean/Campus Head shall have the discretion to limit enrollment if such limitation is necessary, subject to the approval of the President.

ARTICLE XIII. CREDITS

Section 1. The university grants three (3) units to three hours of lecture each week and one (1) unit of credit is given to every 3 hours laboratory, field or shop work each week for one semester.

ARTICLE XIV. ADVANCED CREDITS

Section 1. A student who is officially enrolled , may apply for advanced credit to work done in another institution subject to the following conditions:

1. Presentation of credentials showing that he has attended and passed in said institution courses fully equivalent to those given in the University for which advanced credit is sought; and

2. Passing the validation test given for the purpose by the Department/Division concerned.

Section 2. Application for advanced credit shall be made on the prescribed form to the Campus Registrar or to the Chairman/Dean of the College which offers the course for which advanced credit is applied for. If the Chairman/Dean is satisfied that the application is in order, then he shall cause the proper Head/Chief to conduct the validation tests. The regular period for holding of these validation shall begin 2 weeks prior to the 1st day of regular registration period of each term and shall end one week after the last day of the regular registration period. There shall be no fee charged for validation test taken during this period.

Section 3. Subjects taken from state colleges and universities which are members of the ACAP or PASUC do not need to be validated or accredited provided, that the number of units of the subject involved are the same, and the description of the subject is similar.

Section 4. Advanced standing may be granted by the Campus Registrar to a student who graduated from an accredited school for subjects listed in the course/s duly recognized.

Section 5. In no case shall the total number of units of advance credits granted, exceed the equivalent of one academic year’s of work in two-year course, two (2) academic years’ work in a 3-year course, three (3) academic years’ work in a 4-year course, etc.

ARTICLE XV. Examinations

Section 1. The maximum period for each prelim, mid or final examination shall ordinarily be two hours. Laboratory examinations may be given one week before the scheduled prelim, mid or final examinations provided that they shall not interfere with other regular classes.

Section 2. The schedule for prelim, mid or final examinations shall be prepared by the Campus Registrar/College Secretary upon consultation with the Dean/Campus Head. The examination schedule shall be disseminated at least one week before the scheduled examination or shall follow schedule as indicated in the school calendar.

Section 3.No faculty shall be allowed to re-schedule examinations without valid reason. Authorization to re-schedule the examinations shall be secured from the office of the Dean/Registrar/Campus Head.

Section 4. Students taking examinations held outside the official examination schedule without valid reason shall be charged P25.00 per subject.

Section 5. Integration period of not more than two (2) days maybe allowed before the final examination to enable students to review and prepare for the said examination.

ARTICLE XVI. Grading System

The work of students shall be graded at the end of each term in accordance with the following grading system:

GRADE EQUIVALENT IN PERCENT

1.00 98-100

1.25 95-97

1.50 92-94

1.75 89-91

2.00 86-88

2.25 83-85

2.50 80-82

2.75 77-79

3.00 75-76

4.00 70-74 (cond.)

5.00 Below 70 (failure)

Inc. Incomplete

“5” Signifies failure – It requires re-enrollment/repetition of the course.

“INC” – indicates that the work is incomplete. It is given to a student whose class standing throughout the semester is passing but fails to appear for the final examination due to valid reasons. If the opinion of the Dean, the absence from the examination is justifiable, the student may be given an examination. In case the class standing is not passing and the student fails to take the final examination for any reason, a grade of “5” is given. “Inc.” is also given due to some requirements not complied with but with passing performance. If the student passes the requirement needed for the removal of an “inc” the final grade may be 3 or better: if he fails to complete the requirements within the period of one academic year he will automatically be given a grade of “5” by the subject faculty.

Section 2.Every faculty of the University shall submit his grading sheet/s within one week from the last day of the final examination.

Section 3. A faculty shall be required to inform students periodically of their performance in any subject.

Section 4. Grades shall not be changed after the grading sheets had been submitted. In exceptional case where an error has been committed, a faculty shall officially request authority from the Dean to make the necessary changes. If the request is granted, a copy of the authorization shall be forwarded to the Office of the Campus Registrar for recording purposes and filing.

ARTICLE XVII. Completion of Incomplete grade Section 1. Completion of incomplete grade.Must be completed within one academic year.if he fails to complete the requirements within the period of one academic year he will automatically be given a grade of “5” by the subject faculty. Students must pay Php30.00 per subject.

ARTICLE XVII. Scholastic Delinquency

Section 1. Any student whose grade in two or more of his subjects is below “passing” shall be classified under any of the following:

a. Warning – any student who obtained final grades below “3” in 25% to 50% of the total number of academic units for which he is registered during the semester will receive a warning from the Dean to improve his work.

b. Probation - any student who obtained final grades below “3” in 51% - 75% of the total number of units in which he has final grades shall be placed on probation for the succeeding semester.

The load of a student on probation shall be limited to the extent to be determined by the Dean concerned.

A student on probation may regain a status of good standing by passing 100% of the units in which the student has final grades in the succeeding semester.

Any student who again fails in 50% or more of the total number of units in which he receives final grades during the immediate succeeding semester/term where he/she is on probation status shall be dropped from the rolls of the College.

c. Dismissal – any student who at the end of the semester obtains final grades below “3” in 75% or more of the total number of academic units in which he receives final grades shall be dropped from the rolls of the College.

d. Permanent Disqualification –

1. Any student who, at the end of the semester, obtains final grades below “3” in 100% of the academic units in which he is given final grades shall be permanently dismissed from the University.

2. Permanent Disqualification does not apply to cases where, on recommendation of the faculty concerned, the faculty certifies that the grade of “5” is due to students’ unauthorized dropping of the subject and not to poor academic performance. However, if the unauthorized withdrawal takes place after the midterm exam and the student’s class standing is poor, his grade of “5” shall be counted against him for the purpose of this delinquency rules.

Any student who dropped from one College may not be admitted to another unit of the University. However, in extraordinary cases where the student’s natural aptitude is along another line different from that with which he has failed, he may be recommended by the Guidance Office to the Dean/Campus Head to be allowed to enroll in another College or unit where his natural aptitude may be developed.

Re-admission to any College of the University shall be allowed only once.

No re-admission of dismissed or disqualified students shall be considered by the Dean without the favorable recommendation of the Director of the Students Services or duly authorized representative. In any cases where the action of the Chairman/Dean conflicts with the recommendation of the Director of the Students Affairs or authorized representative may be elevated to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs whose decision shall be final.

ARTICLE XIX. Honorable Dismissal

Section 1. A student in good standing, who desires to leave the University may be granted honorable dismissal by the Dean through the Campus Registrar.

Section 2. Honorable dismissal is voluntary withdrawal from the University with the consent of the Chairman/Dean or his representative. All indebtedness to the university must be settled before a statement of Honorable Dismissal is issued. The statement shall indicate that the student withdraws in good standing as far as character and conduct are concerned. If a student was dropped from the rolls on account of poor scholastic performance, a statement to that effect may be added to the Honorable Dismissal.

Section 3. A student who leaves the University for reasons of suspension, unofficial dropping, or expulsion due to disciplinary action shall not be entitled to Honorable Dismissal. Should he be permitted to receive his Transcript of Records or certification of his academic status in the University, it should contain a statement of the disciplinary action meted against him.

ARTICLE XX. Leave of Absence

Section 1. Prolonged leave of absence during a school term may be granted for valid reasons and should be requested in a written petition to the Chairman/Dean. The petition should state the reason for the leave of absence and must specify the period of the leave.

Section 2. The College, through the Chairman/Dean or his duly authorized representative, shall inform the Registrar and the parent/guardian of every student granted a leave of absence indicating the reasons for the same.

Section 3. For leave of absence availed of during the second half of the semester, the faculty concerned shall be required to indicate the class standing of the student (passing or failing) at the time of application of the leave.

Section 4. No application for leave of absence shall be approved without indicating the student’s class standing by the faculty concerned. This, however, should not be entered in the Official Report of Grades.

Section 5. If the student files a leave of absence after ¾ of the total number of hours prescribed for the course has already elapsed, the faculty concerned may give him a grade of “5” if his class standing up to the time of his withdrawal was below “3”.

Section 6. No leave of absence shall be granted not later than 2 weeks before the last day of classes during the semester. If the inability of the student to continue his classes is due to illness or similar just causes, his absence during the period shall be considered excused. In such case, the student shall be required to present a medical certificate as proof of the illnessto the faculty concerned.

Section 7. A Student who withdraws from a college without formal leave of absence shall have his registration privilege curtailed .

ARTICLE XXI. Graduation Requirements

Section 1. No student shall be recommended for graduation unless he has satisfied all academic and other requirements prescribed by the University Academic Council.

Section 2. Clearance of Deficiencies

a) During the first 4 weeks after the opening of classes in the second semester, each Chairman/Dean or his duly authorized representative shall certify to the Registrar the list of candidates for graduation at the next commencement. The Registrar, in consultation with Heads concerned shall review/evaluate the academic record of each candidate for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not he qualifies for graduation. In case any question arises regarding a candidate, his name shall not be deleted from the list of candidates for graduation pending further verification of his records.

Section 3. All candidates for graduation must have their deficiencies made up and their records cleared not later than one month before the end of their last semester at the University with the exception of the requirements in academic courses and work in Physical Education, and NTSP in which the student is currently enrolled.

Section 4. No student shall graduate from the University unless he has completed at least one academic year of residence work which may, however, be extended to a longer period upon approval by proper authorities. The residence requirement of one (1) academic year must be satisfied immediately prior to graduation.

Section 5. No student who fails to pay the required graduation fee within the specified period set by the Campus Registrar shall be conferred any title or degree. Such student may however upon his request and payment of the necessary fees be given a certified copy of his credentials without specifying his completion of the requirements towards any title or degree.

Section 6. Graduating students shall be required to file Application for Graduation at the office of the Campus Registrar through the College Secretary within four (4) weeks after enrolment during his/her last semester in the University.

Section 7. No student shall be given his diploma and other school credentials if he has no clearance.

ARTICLE XXII. Graduation with Honors

Section 1. Students shall graduate with honors, on the basis of the following:

1.00 to 1.20 – Summa Cum Laude (without a grade of 3)

1.21 to 1.45 – Magna Cum Laude (without a grade of 3)

1.46 to 1.75 – Cum Laude (without a grade of 3)

Provided that the following requirements are complied with:

a). The candidate for graduation with honors must not have been charged and found guilty of any gross violation of existing University rules and regulations punishable by at least one week suspension.

b).The candidate must not have incurred any grade below “3” in any of the courses/subjects, academic as well as non-academic prescribed in the curriculum being pursued.

c). The candidate must have completed in the university at least 75% of the total academic units required in his curriculum.

d). The candidate must have undertaken during a semester not less than 15 units of credit work, or the normal load prescribed in his curriculum in cases where such normal load is less than 15units, unless a lighter load is taken due to the unavailability of the course(s) needed in the curriculum to complete the full load, or because the candidate is a working student. In the case of a working student, he must have carried no less than 12 units of credit academic subjects per semester, except in the last semester immediately preceding his graduation when he may be allowed a lighter academic load.

In cases where the candidate for graduation vying for honors carried a sub-normal academic load per semester, it shall be his responsibility to prove without reasonable doubt, his justification for having carried a lighter academic load, securing such pertinent supporting papers as: certification of unavailability of required courses by the Registrar and a copy of the schedule of classes; a copy of the payroll or appointment papers indicating duration of employment as a working student.

Section 2. Grades in all academic subjects/courses required in the curriculum being pursued, whether taken in ISU or in other schools, shall be considered in the computation of the weighted average. Courses such as NSTP and other non-academic courses required for graduation should not be included in the computation of the weighted average.

Section 3. The computation of the weighted average for academic honors shall be carried to three decimal places at each step of computation which will be finally rounded off to two decimal places. In rounding off figures, the following will be observed;

a). If the third decimal figure is less than 5, the first two decimal figures are retained.

b). If the third decimal figure is 5 or more the second decimal figure is increased by one (1) if it is an odd number. The second decimal figure if it is even number is increased by one (1) _____if the third decimal figure is 6 or more.

ARTICLE XXIII. Commencement and Baccalaureate Exercises

Section 1. The Executive Committee shall fix the time and place of the commencement and the baccalaureate exercises and shall select speakers.

Section 2. The Registrar shall be in-charge in the arrangement for the commencement exercises and may call upon other offices for assistance in the carrying out of plans.

Section 3. All graduating students shall attend the commencement and baccalaureate exercises as scheduled unless the Chairman/Dean concerned recommends the graduation of a student “in absentia” on grounds of sickness or other equally valid reasons which must be supported by a strong evidence; provided, that the student has met all the requirements including payment of all necessary fees.

Section 4. Graduates shall obtain their diploma or certificates and Transcript of Records from the office of the Registrar upon presentation of the receipt of payment of graduation fees and student’s clearance.

ARTICLE XXIV. Academic Habiliments

Section 1. Candidates for graduation with degrees or titles or certificates as well as faculty of the University and key officials shall be required to wear academic costumes during the baccalaureate

service and commencement exercises in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University. Color of gowns, design, etc. are to be decided by the University Academic Council.

CHAPTER VI

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS

ARTICLE I. The Administrative and Finance Services

Section 1.Purpose. The Administrative and Finance Services of the University function primarily for the purpose of serving the academic, research, extension and production thrusts of the university.

Section 2.Composition. The Administrative staff is composed of the University President, Vice Presidents for Administrative and Finance Services, Academic and Related Affairs and Research and Development, Extension and Training, Directors, Deans, Chairmen, Administrative Officers, Human

Resource Management Officers, Financial and Management Officers, Budget Officers, Campus Chairmen and Accountants, Cashiers, Registrars, Supply Officers, Records Officers, and other officials who shall perform the duties of their titles/positions as defined and those assigned by the Board of Regents and/or the President.

ARTICLE II. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1.Definition of Terms. Administrative and FinanceServices personnel refer to the non-teaching staff of the University doing or performing administrative function/services. Said personnel maybe assigned to teach as the need arises in addition to their major function.

Section 2.Duties and Responsibilities of Officers and Employees. Officers and employees shall have their duties, responsibilities and accountabilities and must serve the university with the utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency.

Section 3.Terms and Conditions of Employment. The terms and conditions of employment of all employees shall be fixed by law and/or in accordance with Civil Service rules, regulations, policies and guidelines andapproved by the Board of Regents.

Section 4.Compensation. Salaries and wages of officials and employees shall be fixed by the Board of Regents subject to the provisions of the Compensation and Position Classification Bureau and other pertinent budget and compensation laws.

ARTICLE III. PERSONNEL POLICIES AND STANDARDS

Section 1. Personnel Actions

a) All administrative officers and employees of the university shall be appointed by the Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the President of the University in accordance with existing Civil Service laws, rules and regulations and standards and the Merit promotion System for administrative personnel; and all other pertinent laws that the Board of Regents may adopt in connection with appointment and governance of administrative staff.

b) Appointment of Emergency Employees. Emergency and/or contractual employees, workers and helpers on daily wage basis shall be appointed by the President of the University upon the recommendation of the Vice President for Administrative and Finance Services.

c) Promotion. When a vacancy exists, it may be filled up by promotion in accordance to Civil Service Laws, rules and regulations and policies prescribed by the university.

d) Transfer. An employee may be transferred from one position to another which is equivalent to rank, level or salary without break in service. Request and permit to transfer must be made in accordance to Civil Service laws, rules and regulations.

e) Reinstatement. An employee who has been permanently appointed to a position and who has, through no delinquency or misconduct, been separated there from may be reinstated subject to available position in the same level for which he is qualified.

f) Reemployment. An employee who has been appointed permanent to a position and who has been separated as a result of reduction in force or reorganization shall be considered for selection and re-appointment.

g) Detail. for the exigency of service, an employee maybe detailed/assigned from one agency to another and/or other work through a special order by the President and duly approved by the Board of Regents.

h) Reassignment. An employee maybe reassigned from one Unit/Department/Campus to another, provided that such reassignment shall not involve a reduction in rank, status or salary.

i) Secondment. An employee of the university maybe employed to another agency subject however to the provisions of the general guidelines on secondment of the Civil Service Commission.

Section 2.Recruitment and Selection of Employees. Employees of the University shall be selected on the basis of fitness and merit to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees shall be recruited on the basis of need and must be in accordance with theexisting university recruitment policies and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations and standards.

A Selection and Promotion Board/Committee shall be established to assist the President in the screening and evaluation of candidates for appointment whose membership shall be designated by the University President. A mechanism/procedure must be formulated and implemented in accordance to Civil Service laws, rules and regulations and approved by the Board of Regents.

Section 3.Employment Status. Appointment of employees shall be permanent, temporary or contractual subject to the University policies and Civil Service laws, rules and regulations and standards.

Section 4.Appointment and Designations. The University shall establish, adopt and implement a policy providing a limit to the term of office of designated officers and/or employees to hold administrative function subject to the approval by the Board of Regents through the recommendation of the University President.

Section 5. Merit Promotion Plan. Promotion of employees shall be based on the Merit Promotion Plan of the University.

Section 6.Performance Evaluation System. The University shall establish a Performance Evaluation System (PES) for the non-teaching personnel, to continuously foster improvement of employee performance and efficiency, enhance organizational effectiveness and productivity and to provide an objective performance rating which shall serve as a basis for incentive and rewards, promotion, training and development, personnel action and administrative sanctions.

Section 7.Employee Incentive and Award System. The University shall establish an Employee Incentive and Award System to encourage creativity, innovativeness, efficiency, integrity and productivity by recognizing and rewarding officials and employees for their accomplishments.

Section 8.EmployeesRelations and Services. The University must establish policies/provisions for the creation of an atmosphere conducive to good supervisor-employee relations and the improvement of employee morale.

Section 9.Complaints and Grievances. The University shall establish a Complaint and Grievance machinery to help promote wholesome and desirable employee relations and to prevent employee discontent and dissatisfaction.

Section 10.Staff Development Program. The University shall establish a continuing program for personnel development that will improve the administrative capability and competence.

ARTICLE IV. PERSONNEL DISCIPLINE

Section 1. All university officials and employees shall be at all times be guided by RA 6713 known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees and Civil Service rules, Section 5 of PD 807, and shall discharge their duties and responsibilities as authorized by law.

Section 2.Removal and Suspension. No officer oremployee in the University shall be removed or suspended except for cause as provided by law and after due process.

Section 3. The imposition of the penalty for a disciplinary action shall be made in accordance to law and with the manner of assigned penalties for an administrative offense committed.

Section 4. Preventive Suspension during pending Administrative Case – notwithstanding the provision for removal and suspension of officers and employees, the President of the University may preventively suspend any personnel of the University to prevent influence in an investigation of the case.

Section 5. Review and Appeal on Disciplinary Action. The Board of Regents upon recommendation of the University President may after due process, approve the penalty for suspension and/or dismissal of faculty, officers and employees.

Section 6. An employee who feels aggrieved by the decision of the University President and/or disciplinary authority may file a petition with the agency for reconsideration to the proper university body with the prescribed period. The appeal shall be reviewed by the appropriate Civil Service body without prejudice to further judicial remedies, provided that adverse decisions affecting officials and employee, and other personnel shall be appealable to court.

Section 7. Leave Laws. Officers and employees shall be entitled to leave privileges and or leave of absence, with or without pay, as may be provided by law andthe rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission in the interest of the service.

Section 8.Working Hours. All officers and employees of the University must strictly observe the prescribed office hours of the Civil Service Commission. Flexible working hours, rescheduling or shifting of work schedule may be allowed by the President and approved by the Board of Regents on meritorious cases.

ARTICLE V. PROHIBITIONS

Section 1.Nepotism. Appointment to non-confidential position made in favor of a relative of the appointing or recommending authority, or of the head of office, or of the persons exercising immediate supervision over him are prohibited and subject to Civil Service law, rules and regulations.

Section 2.Additional Compensation. No officer or employee shall receive additional compensation unless specially authorized by law nor accept without the consent of the President, any present, emoluments, office, or title of any kind from any foreign state.

Section 3. No member of the faculty, officer or employee of the University shall, without permission from the President, practice any profession or manage personally any private enterprise which in anyway may affect the functions of his office, nor shall be directly interested financially in any contact with the University unless permitted by the Board of Regents.

ARTICLE VI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISION

Section 1.Access of Information. The University shall establish an Information System that will provide and inform the public with official records, and/or documents, and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions as well as to policies, rules and regulations, subject to such limitations that may be provided by law.

Section 2.Transparency. The University shall establish measures and standards that will ensure transparency or openness on official transactions such as in biddings, purchases, and other financial transactions including contracts, status of project and all other matters involving public interest.

ARTICLE VII. ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

All faculty, officers and employees shall have at least one free complete annual/physical/medical examination.

ARTICLE VII. PAYMENT OF PREMIUM OF THOSE ON LEAVE

In case of leave of absence without pay of faculty and other personnel of the University, the government shall pay the government shares of the retirement and the life insurance premium. Provided that the employee is still considered to be in the government service. However, an employee shall pay both the personal and government shares in cases of contractual and retirees who wish to continue their life insurance.

ARTICLE IX. HOUSING AND DORMITORIES

The University shall find ways and means to provide housing and dormitories to its students and employees/personnel, subject to the policies, rules and regulations of the University.

ARTICLE X. PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY INFRASTRUCTURE

Section 1.Supervision of Building and other Structures. The University Infrastructure Program shall be under the supervision of the Vice President for Administrative and Finance Services or an equivalent official who shall be responsible for the care of maintenance of the infrastructure and other structure.

Section 2.Custodianship of Infrastructure and other Structure. The University Vice President for Administrative and Finance Services shall be the custodian of the University buildings and other infrastructures. Executive Officers/Campus Administrators of the different campuses shall be the custodian of the buildings and other infrastructure in their respective campuses.

Section 3.Utilization of Government Properties. Buildings and other properties of the university shall be used in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents. Unless otherwise duly authorized, only recognized university organizations shall have priority in the use of buildings or portion of a building or any other property belonging to the university.

University and college organizations are those whose members are drawn from students, alumni, employees or faculty of the university in accordance with rules promulgated by the University.

The use of buildings and premises by individual or by outside organizations shall be in accordance with rules promulgated by the University and approved by the Board of Regents.

Section 4.Prohibition of Sales and Solicitations. No sales of merchandise, tickets, subscription for insurance securities, publications and other promotional or charity schemes including solicitations of funds shall be conducted in University buildings or grounds without previous approval of the President of the University or his duly authorized representative in writing.

Section 5.Posting of Bills, Streamers and Similar Materials. Streamers, Bills or Placards and similar materials which are used to announce, advertise or publish events, products, etc. shall not be posted and placed in any building, fence, walls or ground of the University without written permission from the President of the University or his duly authorized representatives.

Section 6. Stray Animals. No Stray Animals owned by private, government and university officials and personnel shall be allowed to graze, tether, pasture within the university premises.

Section 7.Responsibilities for equipment/supplies. A supply officer for each campus shall take custody or responsibility for all properties (equipment/supplies/etc.) of the University. If there is no employee with such accountability, the person who received and issued such properties shall be responsible. Supply officers and other accountable officials having property responsibility shall be duly bonded in accordance with existing law, rules and regulations.

Section 8.Prohibition of the Utilization of University Property. No property of any kind shall be taken away from buildings, ground of the university for any purpose, public or private without written approval of the university president, or his duly authorized representatives.

Section 9.Utilization of Vehicles. All motor vehicles owned and operated by the university except those assigned and authorized for the exclusive use of the President, Vice Presidents and Executive Officers, shall be stationed at the motor pool under the direct supervision and control of the Vice President for Administrative and Finance Services or his equivalent representatives in the different campuses.

The utilization of vehicles owned by the university shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the university and Commission on Audit circulars on the matter.

Section 10.Property Acquisition. Property acquisition by the University shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the existing laws, government rules and regulations and other implementing rules and regulations of the university and/or subject to auditing and accounting procedures.

Section 11.Bids of University Project/Equipment. All transactions of the University subject to bidding shall comply with the existing government laws, rules and regulations on public bidding.

Section 12.Sale and Disposal of University property. The sale and disposal of equipment or any property of the University shall be in accordance with existing government laws, rules and regulations and/or to auditing and accounting procedures.

ARTICLE XI. FINANCIAL OPERATION

Section 1.Annual Budget Preparation. The Annual budget of the University shall be prepared by the Budget Officers of the different campuses and in coordination with the Administrative Officers sitting en banc to be presented to the university administrative council for deliberation before it will be presented to the Board of Regents for endorsement to the Department of Budget and Management.

Section 2.Income under Special Fund. Income derived from tuition fees, other university charges, production and land grants and other operating income collected shall be disbursed in

accordance with existing university policies, rules and laws and other issuance of the Department of Budget and Management and Commission on Audit.

Section 3.Approval of Audit. All accounts and expenses of the University shall be audited by the Commission on Audit and all disbursements shall be made in accordance with rules, and regulations prescribed by it.

Section 4.Action of Vice President for Administrative and FinanceServices. In the absence of the President, all vouchers, warrants, signed by him, shall be acted by the Vice President for Administrative and FinanceServices subject to accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.

Section 5.Regulation for Foreign and Local Travel. Expenses for foreign and local travels shall be subject to the provision of pertinent rules, laws and regulation prescribed by Executive Order of the President.

CHAPTER VII

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

ARTICLEI. CURRICULAR POGRAMS

Section 1. The University shall offer curricular programs that are in consonance with the regional and national development thrusts of the government.

Section 2. A Curriculum Review and Evaluation Committee shall be set up at the University/Campus/College levels to periodically assess the responsiveness and relevance of curricular offerings, to propose necessary revisions, and/or new offerings.

Section 3. All curricular programs shall be subjected to periodic accreditation by proper accrediting bodies to insure the promotion and enhancement of quality and excellence in the university program.

Section 4. The IsabelaStateUniversity shall have the power to confer the following titles, certificates and degrees:

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Echague Campus

School of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

College of Agriculture

Graduate Programs:

Ph.D. - Rural Development

Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences

Major in: Crop Science

Animal Science

M.S. in Agricultural Sciences

Major in: Crop Science

Animal Science

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business

Major in: Agri-Business Management,

Coop. Development

Bachelor of Science in Forestry (first 2 years)

Bachelor of Science in Rural Development

College of Arts & Sciences

Graduate Programs:

Master of Science

Major in: Mathematics Education

Biology Education

Chemistry Education

Master of Arts in Psychology

Master of Biology

Master of Chemistry

Master of English

Master of Mathematics

Master of Psychology

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts

Major in: English

Psychology

Political Science

Mass Communication

College of Business, Accountanc y & Public Administration

Graduate Programs:

Ph.D. in Community Development

Ph.D. in Institutional Development and Management

Doctor of Public Administration

Master in Public Administration

Master in Business Administration

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Major in: Human Resource Dev’t. & Management

Marketing Management

Management Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management

Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship

College of Engineering

Graduate Program:

Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Institute of Information & Communication Technology

Undergraduate Program:

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Undergraduate Program:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

College of Teacher Education

Graduate Program:

Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)

Major in: Filipino

Home Technology

Social Science

English

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major in: English

Filipino

Technology & Livelihood Education

Mathematics

MAPEH

Social Science

Library & Information Management

SPECIAL PROGRAM

Expanded Tertiary Education and Equivalency Academic

Program (ETEEAP)

Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship

SantiagoCity – Extension

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Palanan – Extension

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Jones Campus

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major in English

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Angadanan Campus

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major in: Math, Filipino,

English

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Associate in Hotel & Restaurant Management

Technical Courses:

Automotive Technology

Electronics Technology

Electrical Technology

Cauayan Campus

College of Law

Bachelor of Laws

College of Computing and Information Technology

Graduate Program:

Master of Science in Information Technology

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND CRIMINOLOGY

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Arts

Major in: Legal Management

English

Political Science

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

INSTITUTE of Teacher Education

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major in: English

Science

Mathematics

Filipino

Bachelor of Elementary Education

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Major in: Financial Management

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management

Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor of Agricultural Technology

Diploma in Agricultural Technology

POLYTECHNICSCHOOL

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

Major in: Automotive Technology

Electronics Technology

Mechanical Technology (Three Years)

Automotive Technology (Two Years)

Electronics Technology (Two Years)

Electrical Technology (Two Years)

Associate in Aircraft and Maintenance Technology

SAN MATEO CAMPUS

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major in: Mathematics

Technology & Livelihood Education

Roxas Campus

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major in: Filipino

Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Inland Fisheries

Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Ilagan Campus

College of Industrial Technology EducationGraduate Program:

Master of Arts in Industrial Education

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major in Physics

Mathematics

Technology & Livelihood Education

Bachelor in Hospitality and Industry Management

College of Nursing

Undergraduate Program:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Midwifery

College of Engineering, Architecture& Technology

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

San Mariano Campus

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Agricultural Technology

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major in: Physics

Technology & Livelihood Education

Bachelor of Food Technology

Bachelor of Science in Forestry (first 2 years)

Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Diploma in Agricultural Technology

Cabagan Campus

College of Teacher Education

Graduate Programs:

Doctor of Education

Major in: Educational Management

Master of Arts in Education

Major in: English

Filipino

Mathematics

Science

Social Science

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major in: MAPEH

Social Science

Home Economics

Mathematics

English

General Science

Filipino

Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management

Associate in Hotel & Restaurant Management

Provincial Technical Institute of Agriculture

Graduate Program:

Master of Science in Agriculture

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business

Bachelor of Agricultural Technology

Diploma in Agricultural Technology

College of Forestry & Environmental Management

Graduate Programs:

Ph.D. in Resource Management

Major in: Environmental Management

Forest Resource Management

Master of Science in Forestry

Master of Science in Environmental Studies

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Forestry Technician Certificate

College of Development Communication & Arts & Sciences

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Development Communication

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Bachelor of Arts

Major in: Sociology

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

CHAPTER VIII

STUDENT SERVICES

ARTICLEI. STUDENT WELFARE

Section 1.Faculty Advising. There shall be a permanent system of advising students, by the faculty, not only in connection with their registration but also with respect to their studies.

Section 2.Consultation Hours. Student shall have the privilege of consulting the faculty in their offices during office hours.

Section 3.Students’ Living Conditions. There shall be a standing committee on students’ living conditions which shall prepare a list of accredited private dormitories and boarding houses to be filed in the Student Service Office which shall be responsible in the dissemination to students.

Section 4. The Administration shall prepare a set of criteria for accreditation of private dormitories and boarding houses.

Section 5. Within the limits of the resources of the university, the university shall provide and maintain student dormitories that are safe, decent and sanitary.

Section6.Scholarship for Students.Types of Scholarships/Assistantships. Scholarship/assistantships offered by the university shall be classified as follows:

Section 6.1 Entrance Scholarships

Criteria

a. Valedictorians and salutatorians who are graduates of public or recognized private elementary and high schools in a class of not less than 30 students in their elementary or high school are eligible for this scholarships.

b. Baccalaureate honor graduates of this University and other recognized public and private universities are also eligible for this scholarship.

Privileges

Full exemption from payment of tuition fees for valedictorian and half exemption for salutatorians.

For baccalaureate honor graduates, free tuition fee.

Tenure

One year for both valedictorians and salutatorians on the high school level and one semester on the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Section 6. 2 University Scholarship

Criteria

Students who carried the regular academic load prescribed by the University, or at least 15 credit units for working students and have obtained a general weighted average of 1.5 or better during the preceding semester are eligible for this scholarship.

Privileges

Free tuition and laboratory fees for one semester.

Tenure

Open only to undergraduate students, the scholarship is renewable every semester, provided that the scholastic standing requirements are met.

Section 6.3 College Scholarship

Criteria

This is granted to students who have taken during the previous semester not less than fifteen (15) units of academic load or the normal prescribed in the curriculum and must have obtained a general weighted average grade of 1.75 or better during the preceding semester.

Privileges

Free tuition fee for those have obtained a general weighted average of grade 1.75 or better at the end of the semester.

Tenure

This scholarship is renewable every semester for those who met the scholarship standing required.

Section 6.4 ISU-ScienceHigh School Scholarship

Criteria

1. The applicant must belong to the upper 10% of the graduating class as certified by the Principal of the school from which he graduated;

2. Must possess a special inclination in the science;3. Must be in excellent health; and4. Must pass two screening and interview

Privileges

1. Free loan of textbooks2. Free tuition fee

Tenure

For as long as a student maintains an average of 2.5 in the sciences and a general weighted average of 2.5 at the end of the school term.

Section 6.5 Barangay Scholarship

Criteria

1. Must be a child of a Barangay Official as provided in the Local Government Code;2. Must have an average grade of 85% or better for High School students and 2.0 or better for

College students and must not have any grade lower than 3 in any subject.3. Must carry a minimum load of 15 units per semester;4. Must not have incomplete, conditional or failing grades prior to application and during his stay

in the University; and5. Must be of good moral character.

50% exemption from payment of tuition fee.

Tenure

A grantee may continue enjoying the scholarship as long as he does not incur any failing mark at the end of the semester/term and obtains a general weighted average of 2.5 or better during the school term.

Section 6.6 Scholarship for Cultural Minorities

Criteria

Cultural Communities such as Kalingas, Bontocs, Benguets and Ifugao who are graduates of public or private high schools and vocational schools with general weighted average of 85% or better, certified by the institution concerned and recommended by their respective Mayors or Governors are eligible for this scholarship.

Privileges

Free entrance fee and 50% exemption from payment of tuition fee. Ten (10) slots are available distributed as follows; 3 each for Echague and Cabagan Campuses, 1 each for Ilagan, Jones, Roxas and San Mateo Units.

Tenure

A grantee may continue enjoying the scholarship for as long as he will not have any conditional, incomplete or failing grade at the end of the semester.

Section 6.7 Student Publication Scholarship

Criteria

1. Must be a bonafide student of ISU who passes examination or interview given by the Publication Staff of the University;

2. Must carry a minimum load of 15 units per semester;

3. He must have a general weighted average of 2.0 or better during his incumbency;

4. He must be a creative writer; and

5. He must abide by the rules or regulations of the University.

Privileges

Editor- in – chief – free tuition fee

Assistant Editor – in –chief – 50% free tuition

Tenure

Yearly renewal for high school students and semestrally for the undergraduate students; provided, that the former shall maintain a yearly average of 85% or higher and the latter 2.0 or better every semester.

Section 6.8 SSC/ CSBO President Scholarship

Criteria

1. He is the duly elected president of SSC/ CSBO for the school term;

2. He must carry a minimum load of 15 units per semester;

3. He must have a general weighted average of 85% or better for high school and 2.0 or better for undergraduates and;

4. He must abide by the rules or regulations of the University.

Privileges

Free tuition fee for one year for high school and one semester for undergraduate level.

Tenure

This Scholarship is renewable every year for high school and every semester for undergraduate level.

Section 6.9 Drum, and Bugle Corps, Combo, Band and Rondalla Members

CriteriaA student in the University who has:

a. A basic skill and knowledge of any musical instrument which should be certified by the Trainor and/ or in charge;

b. A musical instrument;

c. A genuine interest in music and willingness to participate in all rehearsals and presentation;

d. Has had no failure, incomplete or conditional grade in the preceding school term.

Privileges

Free tuition for one semester for college students and free tuition for one school year for high school students.

Tenure

The assistance is renewable every semester/year provided the grantee has complied the criteria C and D during the preceding term.

Section 6.10 Athletic Scholarship

Criteria

An athlete to be eligible for this assistance must:

a. Be a bonafide student of a University; a duly certified outstanding athlete who is a newcomer in the University may also be granted the same privilege;

b. Have had outstanding performance in the certain field of athletics and sports in previous athletic competition.

c. Be willing to undergo training without necessarily sacrificing his time for classes;d. Have had a load of not less than 15 units of academic credit and no failing grades in the

preceding school term. If he/she incurred grades of 4.00 or Inc., he/she must be able to remove/complete them before the next registration period;

e. Have qualified for provincial/regional and national meets during the school year and garnered at least 2 points in any of the meets.

Privileges

Outstanding performance shall be measured in term of points garnered individually as follows:

Provincial/Regional/SCUAA Meets

5 points and above – 75% exemption from payment of school fees except matriculation fees

3 – 4 points – 50% exemption from payment of school fees except matriculation fees

2 points and above – 25% exemption from payment of school fees except matriculation fees

National Meets

2 points and above – 100% exemption from payment of school fees except matriculation fees

Tenure

Privileges are continuous as long as an athlete maintains the qualifying standards for assistance to athletes in the university.

Section 6.11 CMT/ROTC Officers Assistantship

A cadet/cadette to be eligible for this assistantship must:

a. Be a bonafide student of ISU enrolled in at least 15 academic units;b. Have had no failure nor conditional or incomplete grades in preceding school term; andc. Uphold the dignity of being called an officer of the CMT corps. If no one qualifies among

the top ranking officers the selection shall be made from among the next ranking officers and on down ranks. Yet, it no one still qualifies among the third highest ranking/level that comprises the head of the corps, the Commandant can choose from among the advanced corps of cadets. However, his choice must pass all other criteria mentioned herein. The screening shall be done every term. If and when the previously disqualified ranking officers shall qualify during the succeeding term he is given the priority, which rule applied to the next ranking officer and so on.

d. This scholarship assistance shall be limited to a minimum of 5 CMT advanced course cadets in each of the ISU CMT units.

Privileges

The grantee shall enjoy free tuition fee.

Tenure

The grant is renewable every semester.

Section 6.12 Assistantship to Landowner’s Beneficiaries

Section 6.13 Faculty/Employee Association Scholarship

Criteria

Children of employee/faculty of the University limited to a maximum of 5 children with 75% free tuition fee.

Tenure

This grant is renewable every semester provided the grantee will not incur any failing grade.

Section 6.14 Student Health Services

Student Care and Privileges

Student may avail themselves of the following services:

1. Consultation and dispensary treatment

2. Dental servicesa. General dental consultation and treatmentb. Routing dental examinationc. Filling of cavities and tooth extraction

Section 6.15 Student Assistantship

1. Students who are talented, ready and willing to work and who posses certain abilities required of the assistantship in the University.

2. Must be enrolled in not more than 15 units per semester for undergraduate and the regular prescribed load for high school students.

3. Have had no failure in any of his subjects during the period he has been working in the university.

Privileges

He will receive compensation at the hourly rate prescribed in the University but not to exceed 100 hours per month.

Section 6.16 Faculty/Employee Association

Criteria

The children of faculty or employee of the university limited to a maximum of 5 with 75% free tuition fee.

Tenure

A grantee may continue to avail of said assistantship provided he will not incur any failing grade.

Section 7. Financial Aid to Students

Section 7.1 Students Loan Fund. A student loan fund may be established from government and non-government sources and administered in accordance with the following rules and regulations:

a. A “Student Loan Board” may be created composed of the Vice-President/Director of Academic and Related Affairs as Chairman, the Director of Student Services, the Finance Director or his duly authorized representative and the Director on Admission and Registration as members.

b. The Board shall be tasked with the development and administration of the student fund loan.

c. The loan shall be granted only for the purpose of meeting tuition fees and other university fees and other urgent needs of the student applicant.

d. Any student who cannot, for lack of means, pay in advance his regular fees, may file an application to the Student Loan Board for a loan not to exceed his regular tuition fee and other University fees. For urgent emergency loan, the amount will be determined by the Board based on the evaluated need of the student applicant.

e. To be entitled to the benefits of this loan, the student must be recommended by the Dean of the College in which he is seeking admission.

f. All loans shall bear interest in the rate of 2% per semester from the date which they are made.

g. The student-debtor shall execute a written agreement, binding himself to pay the amount of principal and interest in accordance with the terms of loan, which shall be signed, jointly and severally, by the debtor and by at least one responsible person who is connected with the university as guarantor.

h. For the students who are indebted to the University Loan Board, their sureties, parents and guardians shall be notified that such indebtedness should be paid in full one month or before the scheduled final examination.

i. Students who fail to settle said account at the time prescribed therein, his instructors/professors shall not submit nor shall the Campus Registrar receive or record his grade until he has paid his indebtedness in full. If the account is not settled by the opening of the next term, the student shall not be allowed to register.

Section 8.Foreign Students. The President shall create a committee whose duty shall be to look after the welfare, obligation and accountabilities of foreign students.

Foreign students are subjected to comply with local, national and international policies on foreign students.

ARTICLE II. TUITION AND OTHER FEES

Section 1.General Provision. The University shall have the power to determine, and increase the rate of tuition and other fees based on the prescribed policies by the Board of Regents.

Section 2.Mode of Payment. Payment of fees may be in full or installment basis. When fees are paid in installment, the student must pay 50% of the total fees upon enrollment, and the remaining balance to be paid on or before mid-term for the tertiary and undergraduate level.

Section 3.Refund of Fees. Student who have paid their tuition and other fees and granted honorable dismissal or leave of absence shall be entitled to a refund of all their fees (except registration fee) in accordance with the following schedule:

Within one week from the opening of classes………………………………………….75%

Within four weeks from the opening of classes…………………………………………75%

After the fourth week from the opening of classes……………………………………25%

In case of death of any student during the semester or summer, full refund of the total fees paid

for the semester/term except registration fee shall be paid to parents, guardian or legal heirs. Clearance

however is required.

Any student, except graduating students, who is drafted for trainee instruction, or called to

active military duty in accordance with the National Defense Act, may be refunded the proportional part

of the total amount paid for his tuition and other fees, (except registration) for the term during which he

is drafted or called to military training.

ARTICLE III. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Section 1. Application

Section 1.1 Any group of 15 students may apply to organize and operate a student organization.

Section 1.2 Application for official recognition of any organization of the student organization

should be submitted to the Office of the Director of Student Services who shall evaluate the objectives

which shall be basis of granting of recognition. A student organization shall not be allowed to function in

a school/college/university without proper documents and approval by authorities concerned. A newly

organized organization is placed under probation for a period of one year for proper evaluation of their

activities. Recognition is renewable every year provided requirements for such renewal are complied

with.

Section 1.3 Student Organization shall recommend a faculty adviser to the Director, Campus

Organization who shall likewise recommend the same to the Director of Student Services.

Section 1.4 Venue and Flow of Documents. Application for recognition of student organization

will be in accordance with existing rules and regulations.

Section 2.Records.

Section 2.1 Each student organization shall keep a permanent organization and up-to-date

records of document as enumerated in the implementing guidelines of application for official

recognition.

Section 2.2 Records of student organizations shall be subject to inspection by the Director of

Student Services or his duly authorized representative two weeks before final examination.

Section 2.3 Collection of member’s dues or whatever donations received shall be covered by

receipt. For this purpose, every organization must maintain a Book of Accounts.

Section 2.4 Disbursement of funds must be accompanied by a resolution approved by the

governing board, subject to the usual government accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

Section 2.5 The student organization shall have an official depository of funds and Office of the

Director of Student services must be properly informed.

Section 2.6 One week before the scheduled final examinations, a copy of the financial statement

shall be submitted to the Office of the Director of Student Services, after which a clearance shall be

issued to the officers.

Section 2.7 Activity Permit and Use of School Facilities. All organizations are required to secure

an activity permit for every activity they are to undertake. The activity permit form is available at the

Office of the Student Services. This activity permit must be submitted to the Office of the Director,

Student Services, at least one week before the said activity. Where high-ranking government officials

and other dignitaries are invited, the President should be properly informed.

Section 2.7.1 Only duly recognized sudden organizations are entitled to the use of all available

school facilities, subject to existing University policies.

Section 2.7.2 The officers of the student organization and faculty adviser shall be jointly

responsible for damages to school property and facilities used.

Section 2.8 Conduct and Discipline

Section 2.8.1 All members of student organizations are required to observe good behavior and

to abide by the laws, rules and regulations issued by the government and by the university. Any student

activity which partakes of the nature of subversion or insurgency, or which is deemed to be unlawful

under existing laws, rules and regulations are strictly prohibited.

Section 2.8.2 Violators as well as the officers of the student organizations including the faculty

advisers, if warranted by the circumstances of each case, shall be held administratively liable for illegal

activities of the organization, without prejudice to criminal prosecution if the evidence so warrants.

Section 2.8.3 All student organizations are subject to existing rules and regulations and those

promulgated by the University and other higher authority.

Section 2.8.4 All student organizations are prohibited from using force, directly and indirectly, or

using initiation rites for its members. Humiliating or degrading initiation rites should likewise be

prohibited. Violation of these regulations will be dealt with accordingly by the proper authorities.

Section 2.9 Publications

Section 2.9.1 Declaration of Policy. It is the University’s policy to uphold and protect the

freedom of the press even at the Campus level and to promote the development and growth of Campus

journalism as a means of strengthening ethical values, encouraging critical and creative thinking, and

developing moral character and personal discipline of the Filipino youth. In furtherance of this policy,

the University shall undertake various programs and projects aimed at improving the journalistic skills of

student concerned and promoting responsible and free journals.

Section 2.9.2 The organization concerned shall assume full responsibility for all financial

obligations and expenses that may be incurred in connection with the publication.

Section 2.9.3 The organization concerned shall be the party to the publication/printing contract.

Said organization shall be duly registered and every officer as member thereof shall assume joint and

solitary liability.

Section 2.9.4 The University shall allow the use of it name only under the following terms and

conditions:

Section 2.9.4.1 There shall be an Editorial Board compose of at least three (3) responsible

students who shall assume full responsibility for the contents of the publication, including pictures;

Section 2.9.4.2 There shall be an editorial adviser from the faculty with adequate knowledge of

journalism who will be appointed by the Administration to oversee the format as well as the language

and style of the publication;

Section 2.9.4.3 The technical contents of the publication shall be sole responsibility of the

organization concerned.

Section 2.9.4.4 The parties concerned in the publication shall sign a pledge of sole responsibility

that it shall not hold the University liable for any claims made by the publisher/printer or any student or

person whatsoever.

Section 2.10 Fund Raising

Section 2.10.1 No student acting on his own shall be allowed to engage in fund raising activities

inside the campus.

Section 2.10.2 Fund raising activities or projects of recognized student organizations shall

require resolution of the organization’s officers, notations from the Students’ Supreme Council,

endorsement from the Adviser, the Chief, Campus Organization and a written permission from the Office

of the Director of Student Services. However, no fund raising activities should be scheduled two (2)

weeks before the final examination.

ARTICLE IV. NORMS OF CONDUCT, DISCIPLINE AND SANCTIONS

Section 1.General Provision. Every student shall observe the laws of the land, the rules and

regulations of the University and the accepted standards of good behavior.

The rules and regulations as enumerated in the Norms of Conduct of ISU students as approved

by the Board of Regents with their corresponding sanctions shall be used as the basis in imposing

penalties to those concerned.

Section 2. Norms of Conduct

Section 2.1 Any form of cheating and dishonesty shall be punishable, the penalty to be imposed

by the Dean/Head campus/unit concerned. Violation of this rule may be considered either minor or

serious offense depending on the gravity of the offense. Forgery as a form of dishonesty is considered a

serious offense.

Section 2.2 No student, unless required in his course and duly authorized concerned shall carry

in the University premises any deadly weapon. Deadly weapon refers to any instrument that can cause

serious physical can cause serious physical injury or death when used. Any student violating this rule

shall be subject to disciplinary action. Violation of this rule is considered a serious offense.

Section 2.3 No student or group of student shall present or stage any play, force, comedy, skit or

any other similar acts in or outside the University without previous authorization and approval of the

Director of Student Services, or his duly authorized representative, whose duty shall be to supervise all

activities of this nature. University premises include not only the territory enclosed by its perimeter but

also the premises immediately outside the fence or gates. Violation of this rule is considered a serious

offense.

Section 2.4 No smoking and drinking of alcoholic beverages shall be allowed inside the campus

premises. Students found violating this rule shall be subject to disciplinary action. Violation of this rule

shall be considered a minor offense.

Section 2.5 The University need not take any action on complaints regarding debts of students

to private parties. However, if the case involves moral character of the student, the Office of the Student

Services may take disciplinary action. If it is a case of indebtedness to the University, the existing rules

such as the withholding of grades or barring them from participating in examination shall be applied.

Section 2.6 The following acts are prohibited:

a) Rumor mongering;

b) Fighting inside or in the vicinity of the University premises;

c) extortion, theft and deliberate keeping of other’s property;

d) Unauthorized harvesting of farm products;

e) Acts of vandalism such as making absence writings or drawings on walls, blackboards,

tables and any form of destruction of any University property. In case of vandalisms or

destruction of the University property, the student shall be obliged to pay the value of

the damage.

f) Acts of barring/prohibiting students, faculty and employees from entering the University

campuses/offices and classrooms;

g) Immorality/any activity that is considered illicit or any of the following:

1. Sexual acts outside of marriage

2. Scandalous public display of affection

3. Overt homosexual acts

4. Commercial sex solicitation

5. Intentional abortion

h) Lending of ID’s or borrowers card;

i) Loitering everywhere, especially in corridors, classrooms, toilets and streets inside the

university;

j) Talking and laughing in loud voices which disrupts classes;

k) Assaulting and defaming faculty, employees and Officials of the University

l) Unruly behavior;

m) Assaulting and defaming fellow students; and

n) All other prohibited acts as defined and penalized by the revised Penal Code.

o) The campus shall be cleared of all authorized persons by 9:30 P.M. Students should go

home immediately after their classes and not linger around the campus. Loitering in the

hallways, stairways, lobbies and corridors during class hours is prohibited.

Commission of any act prohibited in this Section may be considered either

minor or serious offense depending on the gravity of the offense.

Section 2.7 All students are required to wear their school ID’s within the University premises.

Students violating this rule shall be barred from the University premises or from attending their classes

or transacting business with the University.

Loss of ID’s shall be promptly reported to the Office of the Director of Student Services within

three (3) days. A temporary pass good for three (3) days shall be provided to the student by the Office of

the Director of the Student Services upon presentation of his/her registration card. Should the missing

ID be lost beyond recovery, and an affidavit of loss is executed, another copy of the ID shall be issued by

the Campus Registrar to the student concerned after payment of the necessary fee at the Cashier’s

Office.

Section 2.8 All students are required to wear decent and modest attire inside the University.

Violators of this rule may be barred/excluded from the university campuses.

Section 2.9 All student should not come to school in slippers except during laboratory or fieldwork/activity. Violation of this rule is considered a minor offense.

Section 2.10 Students enrolled in CMT shall comply with prescribed military haircut. Violation of this rule is considered a minor offense and corresponding punishment shall be meted out by the superior in the CMT.

Section 2.11 The prescribed P.E. uniform shall be worn only during P.E. classes. Violation of this rule is considered a minor offense.

Section 2.12 Free period shall be spent preferably in the reading room for studying purposes. The students shall strictly observe silence. Violation of this rule is considered a minor offense.

Section 2.13 Student shall wait quietly for the arrival of their professor/instructor in their classrooms. However, students may consider themselves dismissed, if the professor/instructor fails to show up after fifteen (15) minutes.

Section 2.14 All students shall be required to attend university convocations or other important programs/activities. The student who shall not attend said activity shall be marked absent if the activity is held in lieu of classes. Violation of this rule is considered a minor offense.

Section 2.15 Intentional abortions committed by students shall not be countenanced. Violation of this rule is considered a serious offense.

ARTICLE V. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Section 1.General Provisions. Disciplinary action may take the form of expulsion, suspension, exclusion from any class, reprimand, warning or expressing of apology. The gravity of the offense committed in the circumstances attendant to its commission shall determine the nature of the penalty which shall be immediately meted to erring students if proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt by the appropriate body.

Section 2.Penalties. Penalties may take the form of the following:

Minor Offenses shall be penalized as follows:

1st offense-------------------------------One week suspension

2nd offense-------------------------------One month suspension

3rd offense-------------------------------Dismissal

Serious Offenses shall be penalized as follows:

1st offense-------------------------------One month suspension

2nd offense-------------------------------Dismissal or expulsion

Section 3. In case of expulsion, the President shall decide the same upon recommendation of the investigating body concerned. The expulsion shall take effect upon approval of the Board of Regents.

ARTICLE VI. INVESTIGATING BODIES

Section 1. There shall be a student court composed of the incumbent Student Supreme Council (SSC) President, the Speaker of the House, and the Chief Justice of each campus. This court shall have jurisdiction to try cases involving student//s against student/s. its decision shall be appealable to the Director of Student Services,

Section 2. A Complaint and Grievance Committee is hereby created in each college/unit/campus of the University to be composed of three (3) members and to be appointed by the Dean/Head of Unit/Executive Director of the Unit. This committee is tasked to investigate cases involving student/s against faculty and vice versa. It shall recommend appropriate disciplinary action to the Dean/ Head of Unit/Executive Director of the Unit for decision which is appealable to the University President.

Section 3. There shall be a Committee on Investigation composed of three (3) members, namely; the head of the campus, where the offense is committed and two others to be appointed by the University President. The said Committee on Investigation shall have the authority to investigate all complaints arising from offenses defined and penalize under the Norms of Conduct which are cognizable by the ISU Student Court nor the Complaints and Grievance Committees. Its findings and recommendation shall be submitted to the University President for appropriate action.

ARTICLE VII. PROCEDURES

Section 1. All proceedings of the Committee on Investigation or the Grievance Committee must be commenced in writing and subscribed under oath by the aggrieved party or his duly authorized representative or guardian. The same will be filed in 3 copies. The complaint filed in the Student Court shall also be in writing but need not be under oath.

Section 2. Within 3 days from the filing of the complaints, the investigation body/court concerned shall cause the issuance of summons together with the copy of complaint upon the respondent, requiring the latter to file his answer and or responsive pleading within 3 days from receipt thereof.

Section 3. The answer shall be in writing and must contain material facts, which may either be specific denial or affirmation of the allegations in the complaints and shall be accompanied by documentary or other evidence, if there be any, in support of the defense. It shall also contain a list of witnesses and their individual addresses. Failure to file an answer shall be considered a denial of the averments of the complaints.

The answer shall be filed in at least 3 copies either personally or by registered mail.

Section 4. The Committee/Court concerned shall proceed with the hearing proper of the case within 10 days from receipt of the answer.

The parties and their witnesses shall be notified at least 3 days before the date hereof, specifying the date, time and place of hearing.

Section 5. If the respondent, at the start of the proceeding, appears without any counsel to assist him in the investigation, the chairman of the committee/court shall inform him of his right to avail of one, if he so desires.

In case whether either or both of the parties cannot afford the services of a counsel or such counsel is not available, it shall depend upon the committee/court as a fact finding body to profound questions, interrogate witnesses and examine material and relevant evidence which are received for the determination of the issues and in arriving at a just and fair conclusion.

Section 6.As far as practicable, direct examinations of the witnesses shall be dispensed within the investigation conducted by the Committee/Court. In lieu thereof, the said committee/court shall require each party and his witnesses to submit their testimonies in affidavit form, subject to the right or cross examination by the other party or by the members of the committee/court.

Cross examination shall be confined only to material and relevant matters. Prolonged argumentation and dilatory tactics shall be entertained.

Section 7. It should be established by convincing evidence at any time during the investigation of a case against a member of the faculty or staff that the respondent in exerting efforts to harass, coerce, intimidate or indirectly influence complainants or any of his vital witnesses into withdrawing his complaints or retracting his complaint against the former, the committee (not the student court) through its chairman to the University President the placement of the respondent under suspension in order to maintain the integrity and objectivity of the investigation.

Section 8. The failure or refusal of the complainant and his witnesses to appear and prosecute the case during the investigation despite the notice shall be sufficient ground to drop the complaint.

However, in cases where the culpability of the respondent could be secured by other evidence outside the testimony of the complainant, non-appearance of the latter shall not be a ground to terminate the proceedings. As far as practicable, the committee/court concerned shall endeavor to pursue the investigation in securing the attendance of other vital witnesses to avoid miscarriage of justice.

Section 9. Postponement of investigation should be discouraged and shall be allowed only in meritorious cases such as illness of a party or his counsel and other similar unavoidable causes. A request for postponement on the ground of illness shall be supported by a duly sworn medical certificate.

Regardless of the grounds invoked, not more than two (2) postponements shall be granted.

Section 10. The testimony of each witness and the manifestation of the chairman and members of the committee/court shall be taken in shorthand if there is a stenographer, otherwise, it shall be tape recorded, to be transcribed on a later day.

Section 11. The findings and recommendations/decisions of the committee/court concerned should be handed down within 30 days from the conclusion of the investigation/trial.

Section 12. The decisions of the Dean/Head of Unit (in cases originating from the Complaints and Grievance Committee) and the President (in cases originating from the investigating committee) shall become final after 10 days from the receipt thereof.

Section 13. In cases of appeal, the losing party may file his appeal within 10 days from the receipt thereof.

ARTICLE VIII. ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

Section 1. The anti-sexual harassment policy of the university will be based on the provisions of Republic Act 7877, otherwise known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Law.

ARTICLE IX. ANTI-HAZING POLICY

Section 1. The anti-hazing policy of the university will be based on the provisions of Republic Act No. 8099, otherwise known as the Anti-Hazing Law.

ARTICLE X. ALUMNI AFFAIRS

Section 1. The alumni of the Isabela StateUniversity shall be compose of the shall be composed of the secondary, tertiary, masteral and doctoral graduates of the whole Isabela State University. In addition: secondary and tertiary graduates of the Isabela State College of Agriculture and the Cagayan Valley Institute of Technology; the CNAS; the College graduates of the integrated schools; Jones Rural School, Isabela School of Arts and Trades, San Mateo Vocational and Industrial School, Roxas Memorial Agricultural and Industrial School are automatic members of the Alumni.

Section 2. The alumni are given the option to organize themselves into associations or units to be known as ISU Alumni Echague Chapter; ISU Alumni Cabagan Chapter; ISU Alumni Ilagan Chapter; ISU Alumni Jones Chapter; ISU Alumni Jones Chapter; ISU Alumni San Mateo Chapter and ISU Alumni Roxas Chapter. They may also decide to organize themselves into independent sub-chapter with specific identifies such as ISU High School Alumni Association, Echague Chapter; ISU Forestry Alumni Association, Cabagan Chapter; ISU Engineering, Ilagan Chapter and so on as the case maybe.

Section 3. It shall be the moral and professional obligation of every ISU alumnus/alumna to govern his actuation and manifest his professional competence in a manner that will add honor, glory and prestige to his alma mater. Each is expected to maintain a mutual relationship with their fellow alumni and extend assistance with necessary.

Section 4. An Alumni Affairs Office in the university shall be organized to perform the following functions:

a. To oversee the affairs of the alumni associations.b. To assist the graduates in seeking employment.c. To spearhead alumni projects/activities which is beneficial to the members and to the

university.d. To maintain an updated alumni directory and a close link between the university and its

alumni.e. To conduct follow-up studies on the performance and placement of graduates.

Section 5. All relevant issues pertinent to the activities of alumni organizations like holding of election, consultation program/activity, alumni fee, recognition of alumni organization/s, financial statement report, etc. should be included in the constitution and by-laws of any alumni organization.

CHAPTER IX

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND LINKAGES

Section 1. The Isabela State University, seeks to establish a strong public relations and functional linkages with institutions/agencies, national and international accomplish its major objectives; and

a. Develop a favorable institutional image in order that the university’s programs, policies, and other aspects of its operation will be acceptable to the public.

b. Project and maintain the respect, goodwill and confidence between the public and the University.

c. Promote a genuine cooperation between the university and the community in sharing leadership for the improvement of the quality of life in the community.

Section 2. The Isabela State University shall establish and promote productive and strategic linkages with different institutions known in the international, national and local levels to support and strengthen its four-fold functions.

CHAPTER X

AMMENDMENTS AND REPEAL

Section 1. Except for the rules and regulations provided for by existing rules, any provision on the Code may be amended at the regular meeting of the University Executive Council and/or by the Board of Regents.

Section 2. Existing bodies, offices, committees, etc. which are rendered obsolete by this Code or not herein expressly provided for and recognized are hereby dissolved, and all existing rules and regulations which are in conflict with the provisions of this Code are hereby declared repealed.