1. Transcript of The CHED Law (RA 7722)
- too little investment in education (1.3% of GDP)
-disparities in access in education
-low achievement (55% learning)
- inadequate science and technology
Background
" Prioritization of basic education to ensure the then DECS undivided attention to this sector"
The CHED Law (RA 7722)
May 18, 1994
formulating plans, strategies, and policies relating to higher ecation and the operation of CHED
The Commission on Higher Education Law
Different concerns emerged in the educational setting (EDCOM Report, 1991)
Literacy rate: 89% (1991)
Functionality literacy: 73%
Background
-High drop-out rates in less developed communities
- special needs neglected
-schooling length, class interruptions, less quality
-manpower mismatched
"(13) Creation of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to be the main body responsible for
colleges, and universities, both public and private"
RA 7722
Higher Education Act of 1994
Creation of CHED
Coverage
Composition
Functions
Composition
- 5 full-time members
- chairman; commissioners
- secretary/undersecretary (ranks)
- 1 term=4 years
Qualifications
-PhD degree holders
-have been active in higher education for 10 years
-must not have been a candidate for elective positions
2. Board of Advisers
The Secretariat
The Technical Panels
CHED as part of the three governing bodies of Philippine education system:
CHED= higher education
TESDA= Vocational trainings
DEPED=basic education
Functions:
-Formulate and recommend development plans and policies for higher education
-Formulate and recommed development plan and policies for research
-Set minimum standards for programs
-Monitor and evaluate the programs of institutions
Sec 13. Guarantee of Academic Freedom
The CHED should not abridge academic freedom and privileges of universities and colleges
definition of academic freedom:
".. the freedom of teachers and students to teach, study, and pursue knowledge and research without
unreasonable interference or restriction from law, institutional regulations, or public pressure.."
Scope of Function/ regulation by CHED:
1. set the minimum unit requirements for specific academic programs
2. general education distribution requirement
3. specific professional subjects as may stipulated by various licensing entities.
Approved:
Sen. Edgardo Angara
Senate President
Rep. Jose de Venecia, Jr
House Speaker
Fidel V. Ramos
President
