This document summarizes Republic Act No. 8292, which establishes uniform governing boards for state universities and colleges in the Philippines. It modifies the composition of boards to achieve a more coordinated higher education system. The boards are given powers to determine tuition/fees, approve programs, appoint officials, and receive donations. The act also establishes the term and selection process for university presidents, and prohibits denying admission to students based on attributes like sex or disability.

3. Republic Act No. 8292
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

4. Sen. Edgardo Angara
Approved Date: June 6, 1997
Author: Sen. Edgardo Angara
Approved by:
•Fidel V. Ramos (President of
the Philippines) [1992-1998]
•Jose De Venecia, Jr.
(Speaker of the House of
Representatives)
•Ernesto Maceda (President of
the Senate)

5. DECLARATION OF POLICY (Sec.2)
To establish, maintain, and
support a complete,
adequate and integrated
system of education relevant
to the needs of the people of
society.

6. DECLARACY OF POLICY
The composition of the governing boards of chartered state
universities and colleges (SUCs) is 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.

7. Republic Act No. 8292
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE UNIFORM
COMPOSITION [Sec.3(a)] AND POWERS
OF THE GOVERNING BOARDS, THE
MANNER OF APPOINTMENT (Sec.3) AND
TERM OF OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF
CHARTERED STATE UNIVERSITIES AND
COLLEGES (SUC), AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

8. COMPOSITION OF
GOVERNING BODY (Sec.3)
1. Board of Regents - for the
state universities and
colleges; and
2. Board of Trustees - for
colleges

9. BOARD OF TRUSTEES

10. CHAIRMAN
Hon.
RUPERTO S.
SANGALANG
CHED
Commissioner
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

11. VICE
CHAIRMAN
Hon.
EDITHA V.
PILLO
EARIST
President
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

12. Chairmen of the
Congressional Committees on
Education and Culture
Hon. Sen.
BENIGNO
“BAM”
AQUINO IV
Senator and Chairman of
Senate Committee on
Education, Arts and Culture
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

13. Chairmen of the
Congressional Committees on
Education and Culture
Hon. Rep.
ANN K.
HOPER
Chairperson,
Committee on Higher
and Technical
Education
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

14. Member
Hon.
REYNALDO
CANCIO
Director
NEDA-NPPS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

15. Member
Hon. EDGAR
I. GARCIA
Regional Director
DOST-NCR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

16. VI. President of the faculty association
VII. President of the supreme student council
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

17. Republic Act No. 8292
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE UNIFORM
COMPOSITION [Sec.3(a)] AND POWERS
OF THE GOVERNING BOARDS, THE
MANNER OF APPOINTMENT (Sec.3) AND
TERM OF OFFICE [Sec.3(b)] OF THE
PRESIDENT OF CHARTERED STATE
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (SUC),
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

18. Term of the Office [Sec.3(b)]
The president of the faculty and alumni
associations and the student regents or
trustees shall serve for a term of
2 years.

19. Republic Act No. 8292
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THEUNIFORM
COMPOSITION [Sec.3(a)] AND POWERS
OF THE GOVERNING BOARDS (Sec.4),
THE MANNER OF APPOINTMENT (Sec.3)
AND TERM OF OFFICE [Sec.3(b)] OF THE
PRESIDENT OF CHARTERED STATE
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (SUC),
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

20. Powers and Duties of
Governing Boards (Sec.4)
HEMA allows the governing boards to enact rules and regulations for
the SUCs. Among its specific powers and mandates are to:
1. to receive in trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal
properties of all kinds.
- donations shall be exempt from all taxes
- deducted from the income tax of the donor
For : a. non-stock, non-profit private universities and colleges
b. extended to city colleges and universities

21. Powers and Duties of
Governing Boards (Sec.4)
2. Determine the tuition and other school fees and provide
socialized tuition and scholarship program for poor
students.
3. Approve the curricula, institutionalize new programs, and
absorb non-chartered tertiary institutions.
4. Authorize to enhancement of school facilities and the
establishment of research and extension centers.
5. Appoint school officials and faculty members.

22. Powers and Duties of
Governing Boards (Sec.4)
6. Receive and appropriate the school's budget, as well as
entering into joint ventures with private entities to gain
maximum income.
7. Privatize management and non-academic services.
8. Establish policy guidelines for participative decision-making
and transparency within the institution.
9. 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)

23. Promulgation and Implementation
of Policies (Sec.5)
In accordance with the:
a. provisions of the Philippine
Constitution on education, science
and technology, arts, culture and
sports
b. CHED under RA No. 7722

24. The Administration (Sec.6)
 President of the university or college
- appointed by the Board of Regents/Trustees, upon the
recommendation of a duly constituted search committee
- have a term of 4 years and shall be eligible for
reappointment for another term
- assisted by a vice president for academic affairs who
shall be appointed by the Board

25. The Administration (Sec.6)
President of the university or college
- In case of vacancy by reason of death, resignation, removal for
cause or incapacity to perform the functions of his office
a. the Board shall have the authority to designate an officer-in-
charge (OIC) pending the appointment of a new president.
b. his successors shall hold office for the unexpired term.

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

27. TUITION FEE
PRIVATE (College)
VS
PUBLIC (State University)