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    The ASU Code 1

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    Page

    Chapter 1 General Provisions 6

    Article 1 Title 6

    2 Nature 6

    3 The Charter 6

    4 Essence of the University Existence 6

    5 Policies 6

    6 Powers 7

    Chapter 2 The Governing Board 7

    Article 7 Composition and Manner of Appointment 7

    8 Powers and Duties 8

    9 Term of Office 11

    10 Meetings 11

    11 Committees 11

    12 Filing of Report 11

    Chapter 3 The University Academic Council 12

    Article 13 Composition 12

    14 Powers 12

    15 Presiding Officers 12

    16 Meetings 13

    17 Amendments 13

    18 Committees 13

    Chapter 4 The Administrative Council 14

    Article 19 Composition 14

    20 Duties 14

    21 Meetings 14

    22 Committees 14

    Chapter 5 Officers of Administration 15

    Article 23 University Officers 15

    24 The Administration 15

    25 Qualifications of the University President 15

    26 Powers and Duties of the University President 15

    27 The Vice President for Administration 17

    28 Duties of the Vice President for Administration 18

    29 The Vice President for Academic Affairs 19

    30 Duties of the Vice President for Academic Affairs 19

    31 The Vice President for Research and Extension 20

    Contents

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    32 Duties of the Vice President for Research and Extension 21

    33 The Vice President for Resource Generation 22

    34 Duties of the Vice President for Resource Generation 22

    35 The University/Board Secretary 23

    36 The Executive Director 24

    37 The Deans 26

    38 The Director of Research and Development 2639 The Director of Extension and Community Services 28

    40 The Director of Training Services 29

    41 The Director of Information and Communication TechnologyServices

    29

    42 The Director of Student Affairs 31

    43 The Director of Admission and Registrarship 31

    44 The Director of Curriculum and Instruction 32

    45 The Director of Library 33

    46 The Director of National Service Training Program 3447 The Director of Administrative Services 34

    48 The Director of Finance Services 35

    49 The Director of Physical Plant Development Services 36

    50 The Director of Monitoring and Evaluation 37

    51 The Director of Alumni and Public Relations 38

    52 The Executive Assistant 38

    53 The University Legal Counsel 40

    Chapter 6 The University PersonnelArticle 54 Composition 40

    55 Conditions and Employment 40

    56 Qualifications 41

    57 Hiring 41

    58 Promotion 42

    59 Appointment 45

    60 Change of Status 45

    61 Compensation 46

    62 Protest 46

    63 Academic Freedom of Teachers 47

    64 Tenure 48

    65 Resignation and Transfer 48

    66 Fellowship Awards 48

    67 Sabbatical Assignment 49

    68 Work Load 50

    69 Related Matters for Academic and Non-Academic Staff 51

    70 Open Provisions 51

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    Chapter 7 52Administrative Staff

    Article 71 Appointments 52

    72 Faculty Directory 52

    73 Compensation 52

    Chapter 8 Working Hours 53

    Article 74 General Provisions 53

    75 Service Reports 53

    76 Consultation Hours 54

    Chapter 9 Leave Benefits 54

    Article 77 General Provisions 54

    78 Vacation Leave 55

    79 Sick Leave 56

    80 Maternity Leave 56

    81 Paternity Leave 56

    82 Study Leave 57

    83 Rehabilitation Leave 57

    84 Special Leave Privileges 57

    85 Parental Leave 57

    86 Leave Without Pay and Unexplained Absences 58

    87 Special Detail 58

    88 Suspension and Removal 58

    Chapter 10 Privileges 59

    Article 89 Study Privileges 59

    90 Insurance and Retirement 59

    91 Merit and Awards 59

    92 Organizations and Associations 60

    Chapter 11 Administrative Matters 60

    Article 93 Flow of Communications 60

    94 Supervision of Buildings and Grounds 6095 Use of Building and Grounds 60

    96 Custodianship of Buildings and Facilities 61

    97 Property Responsibility 61

    98 Use and Operation of Motor Vehicles 61

    99 Solicitations 61

    100 Sale and Disposal of University Property 61

    101 Purchasing and Requisitions 61

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    102 Procurement 62

    103 Bidding 62

    104 Negotiated Purchase 63

    105 Emergency Purchase 64

    106 University Budget 64

    107 Records Management 65

    108 Records Maintenance 65

    109 Records Classification and Filing 65

    110 Records Disposition 65

    111 Reference Service 67

    112 Medical Services 67

    113 Dental Services 68

    114 Financial Management 68

    115 Budget Implementation 68

    116 Internal Accounting Control and Disbursement 69

    117 Accounting and Auditing 69

    118 Donations and Endowments 70

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    The Aklan State University Code

    Title One provides information about the governance and administration of the Aklan StateUniversity in terms of its mission and purposes, the people who work therein, and their respective

    rights and duties necessary for the realization of the goals and objectives of the University.

    Article 1. Title. This Manual shall be known as The Aklan State University Code

    otherwise known as the ASU Administrative Code.

    Article 2. Nature. The Aklan State University or ASU, with main address at Banga, Aklan,

    Republic of the Philippines, is a public, non-sectarian, non-profit institution of

    tertiary and higher learning principally supported by state funds.

    Article 3. The Charter. The Aklan State College of Agriculture was established thru RA7371 and on April 4, 2001, was converted into the Aklan State University by

    virtue of RA 9055. Likewise, RA 8292 is one bases of the governance of ASU.

    Article 4. Essence of the University Existence

    Section 1. The Aklan State University shall primarily provide advanced instruction

    and professional training in agriculture, science and technology,

    education and other related fields, undertake research and extension

    services and provide progressive leadership in these areas: Provided,

    that the University shall insure that it retains its original mandate as a

    primarily agricultural institution (Sec 2, RA 9055).

    Section 2. The University shall offer undergraduate, graduate and short-term

    technical courses within its areas of specialization, especially agriculture,

    and in accordance to its capabilities, as the Board of Regents may deem

    necessary to carry out its objectives, particularly in order to meet the

    needs of the province and the region: Provided, that in case of graduate

    courses, the University shall strengthen the masters and doctorate

    programs in agricultural courses (Sec 3, RA 9055).

    Article 5. Policies. The operations of the University are guided by the following policies:

    Section 1. Academic Freedom. The University shall enjoy academic freedom.

    Institutional academic freedom is the freedom of the University fromintervention and control in the conduct of its affairs. Individual

    academic freedom is the right of the faculty and the student to conduct

    academic and scholarly inquiry and to publish the results without prior

    restraint or subsequent punishment.

    Section 2. Responsibility. The University is responsible for carrying out the basic

    principles laid down by the Constitution of the Republic of the

    Philippines and to relate its activities and offerings to the needs of the

    region and the nation.

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    Section 3. Academic Standards. The University shall achieve and maintain high

    academic standards of instruction, research, extension and production.

    Administrative and auxiliary activities shall be supportive of these

    functions.

    Section 4. Autonomy. The heads of the various campuses, colleges and units shall

    exercise autonomy in the conduct of their internal affairs in consonance

    with their functions subject to certain limitations as may be provided by

    law and the Aklan State University rules and regulations.

    Article 6. Powers. In addition to those provided in the Constitution of the Republic of

    the Philippines, the powers of the University shall be those set forth in its

    Charter (RA 9055), those granted to corporations under the Corporation

    Law and such other powers as may hereafter be provided by law. The

    administration of the Aklan State University and the exercise of its powers shall

    be vested exclusively in the Board of Regents.

    Article 7. Composition and Manner of Appointment

    Section 1. Composition. The governing body of the Aklan State University shall be

    the Board of Regents, herein after referred to as the Board, which shall

    be composed of the following (Sec 5, RA 9055):

    a. The Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED),

    Chairperson;

    b. The President of the University, Vice Chairperson;

    c. The Chairperson of the Committee on Education, Arts and Culture of the

    Senate, member;

    d. The Chairperson of the Committee on Higher and Technical Education of

    the House of Representatives, member;

    e. The Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority

    (NEDA), member;

    f. The Regional Director of the Department of Agriculture, member,

    g. The President of the Faculty Federation of the University, member,

    h. The President of the Student Federation of the University, member,

    i. The President of the Alumni Federation of the University, member; and

    j. Two (2) prominent citizens who have distinguished themselves in their

    professions or fields of specialization of the University, chosen from among

    a list of at least five (5) qualified persons in the Province of Aklan as

    recommended by the search committee constituted by the University

    president, in consultation with the Chairperson of the CHED, based on the

    normal standards and qualifications of the position, members.

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    Section 2. Manner of Appointment. The Governing Board Chair, Vice Chair and the

    Members coming from the government have the right to sit as Chair, Vice-

    Chair and as Members thereof ipso facto upon their assumption into office

    (Sec 8, RA 8292 IRR).

    Article 8. Powers and Duties

    Section 1. The Board shall promulgate and implement policies in accordance with the

    declared state policies on education and other pertinent provisions of theConstitution on education, agriculture, science and technology, as well as

    the policies, standards and thrusts of the CHED under Republic Act No.

    7722 (Sec 6, RA 9055).

    Section 2. The Board of Regents 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 Pambansa Blg. 68, otherwise known as the Corporation

    Code of the Philippines:

    a. to enact rules and regulations, not contrary to law, as may be necessary tocarry out the purposes and functions of the University;

    b. to receive and appropriate all sums as may be provided, for the support of

    the University in the manner it may determine, in its discretion, to carry out

    the purposes and functions of the University;

    c. to receive in trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal

    properties of all kinds and to administer and dispose the same when

    necessary for the benefit of the University and subject to limitations,

    directions and instructions of the donor, if any. Such donations shall be

    exempted from all taxes and shall be considered as deductible items from

    the income tax of the donor;

    d. to fix the tuition fees and other necessary school fees and charges, such as,

    but not limited to, matriculation fees, graduation fees and laboratory fees,

    as it may deem proper and reasonable to impose after due consultations

    with the involved sectors.

    Such fees and charges, including government subsidies and other

    income generated by the University, shall constitute special trust funds and

    shall be deposited in any authorized government depository bank, and all

    interests that shall accrue there from shall form part of the same funds for

    the use of the University.

    Any provision of existing laws, rules and regulations to the contrary

    notwithstanding, any income generated by the University from tuition fees

    and other charges, as well as from the operation of auxiliary services and

    land grants, shall be retained by the University, and may be disbursed by the

    Board for instruction, research, extension, or other programs/projects of the

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    University: Provided that all fiduciary fees shall be disbursed for the specific

    purposes for which they are collected.

    If, for reasons beyond its control, the University shall not be able to

    pursue any project for which funds have been appropriated and allocated

    under its approved program of expenditures, the Board 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

    University;

    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;

    g. to appoint, upon recommendation of the president of the University, vice

    presidents, deans, directors and heads of departments, faculty members and

    other officials and employees of the University;

    h. to fix and adjust salaries of faculty members and administrative officials and

    employees subject to the provisions of the Revised Compensation and

    Position 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 provision of

    existing law to the contrary notwithstanding; 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 policies on admission and graduation of students;

    k. to award honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of outstanding

    contribution in the field of agriculture or any field of specialization within

    the academic competence of the University; and to authorize the award of

    certificate of completion for non-degree and non-traditional courses;

    l. to establish and absorb tertiary institutions within the province of Aklan as

    branches, centers, stations, etc., in coordination with the CHED and in

    consultation with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and

    to offer therein 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 University which promote

    the development of the University;

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    n. to establish chairs in the University and to provide fellowship for qualified

    faculty members and scholarships to deserving students;

    o. to delegate any of its powers and duties provided for herein above to the

    president and/or other officials of the University as it may deem appropriate

    so as to expedite the administration of the affairs of the University;

    p. to authorize an external management audit of the institution, to be financed

    by CHED, and to institute reforms, including academic and structural

    changes, on the basis of audit results and recommendations;

    q. to collaborate with other governing boards of state universities and colleges

    within the Province of Aklan or Region VI, where it may be feasible, under

    the supervision of the CHED in consultation with the DBM, 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 University, the

    proceeds from which shall be used for the development and strengthening

    of the same;

    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 University;

    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 exchangeprofessors, 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 University;

    w. to privatize, where most advantageous to the University, management ofnon-academic services such as health, food, building, grounds or property

    maintenance and such other similar activities; and

    x. to extend the term of the president of the 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 of the search committee.

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    Article 9. Term of Office. The presidents of the faculty, alumni and student federations

    shall be coterminous with their respective terms of office in such capacities in

    accordance with their respective Constitution and By-Laws. The prominent

    citizens shall serve for a term of two (2) years (Sec 3, RA 9055 & Sec 12, RA8292

    IRR).

    Article 10. Meetings. The Board of Regents shall regularly convene at least once every

    quarter. However, the Chairman of the Board may, upon three (3) days prior

    written notice, call a special meeting whenever necessary (sec 8, RA 9055).

    Section 1. A quorum of the Board of Regents shall consist of majority of all

    members holding office at the time of the meeting. Provided, however,

    that the Chairperson of the CHED or the president of the University is

    among those present in the meeting (Sec 8, RA 9055).

    Section 2. In the absence of the Chairperson of the CHED, a commissioner of the

    CHED, duly designated by him, shall represent him in the meetings with

    all the rights and responsibilities of a regular member. Provided,however, that in the said meeting, the president of the University as the

    vice Chairperson shall be the presiding officer (Sec 8, RA 9055).

    Section 3. The members of the Board shall not receive any salary but they shall be

    entitled to reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred,

    either in their attendance to meetings of the Board or in connection with

    other official business authorized by resolution of the Board, subject to

    pertinent existing laws and regulations (Sec 8, RA 9055).

    Article 11. Committees

    Section 1. The Board of Regents shall create committees as it may deem necessary

    for the proper performance of its functions.

    Section 2. The president of the University shall be a member of all committees

    created by the Board of Regents.

    Article 12. 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

    shall file with the Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines

    through the Chairperson of the CHED, the Senate and House of Representatives

    a detailed report on the progress, conditions, and needs of the University.

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    Article 13. Composition

    Section 1. There shall be an Academic Council with the President of the

    University as Chairperson and all members of the instructional staff, with

    the rank of not lower than Assistant Professor, as members (Sec 11, RA

    9055).Section 2. The University Secretary shall act as the secretary of the Academic

    Council. It shall be his/her duty to issue notices and agenda of meetings

    of the Council, keep minutes of its proceedings, and furnish a copy of

    the minutes to each member of the Council.

    Article 14. Powers

    Section 1. The Academic Council shall have the following powers:

    a. to prescribe curricular offerings in the University subject to the

    approval of the Board of Regents;

    b. to fix the requirements for admission to the University, subject to

    the approval of the Board of Regents;

    c. to fix the requirements for graduation and to confer degrees,

    subject to the review and approval of the Board of Regents;

    d. to recommend students or others to be recipients of degrees,

    honors, and awards;

    e. to formulate academic policies, subject to the review and approval

    of the Board of Regents;

    f. to prescribe the rules and regulations of discipline, subject to the

    review and approval of the Board of Regents;

    g. to exercise disciplinary power over students through the President

    of the University upon the recommendation of the Committee on

    Discipline;

    h. to express the view of the faculty on matters of general concern;

    and

    i. to perform such other functions as may be delegated by the Board

    of Regents or by the President of the University.

    Article 15. Presiding Officer

    Section 1. The president of the University shall be the presiding officer of the

    Academic Council. In his/her absence, the Vice-President for Academic

    Affairs shall preside, or in the absence of both, the Council shall elect a

    presiding officer from among themselves after the Secretary of the

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    Article 19. Composition

    Section 1. There shall be an Administrative Council consisting of the President of

    the University as Chairperson, the Vice-Presidents, the University

    Secretary, Deans, Directors and other officials of equal rank as

    members (Sec 10, RA 9055).

    Section 2. The University Secretary shall be the secretary of the Administrative

    Council who shall disseminate the notice and agenda of meetings.

    Article 20. Duties

    Section 1. The Administrative Council shall review and recommend to the Board of

    Regents policies governing the administration, management and

    development planning of the University for appropriate action (Sec 10,

    RA 9055).

    Section 2. The specific duties of the Administrative Council are as follows:a. to serve as an advisory body to the President of the University on

    official matters;

    b. to serve as a coordinating committee for the various committees

    of the University for more effective performance of functions and

    attainment of ends;

    c. to decide on disciplinary cases in accordance with the rules of

    discipline promulgated by the Academic Council and the existing

    Civil Service rules and regulations;

    d. to act as a committee on all matters not covered by othercommittees of the University; and

    e. to formulate administrative policies, subject to the review and

    approval of the Board of Regents.

    Article 21. Meetings

    Section 1. A meeting of the Administrative Council shall be called by the

    President of the University, or the Officer-in-charge, or upon the request

    of the majority of all the members of the Council.

    Section 2. The quorum shall be a simple majority of all the members of the Council.

    Article 22. Committees

    Section 1. The Administrative Council may create such committees as it may deem

    necessary.

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    Article 23. University Officers

    Section 1. The Officers of Administration of the University shall be the President,

    Vice Presidents, Board/University Secretary, Executive Directors, Deans,

    Directors and other Administrative Heads.

    Article 24. The Administration

    Section 1. The University shall be headed by a President who shall render full-time

    service. He/she shall be appointed by the Board of Regents upon the

    recommendation of a duly constituted search committee. He/she shall

    hold office for a term of four (4) years, extendible only for another four

    (4) years (Sec 9, RA 9055).

    Section 2. The President of the University shall be assisted by the Vice President for

    Administration, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for

    Research and Extension and Vice President for Resource Generation who

    shall be appointed/designated by the Board of Regents upon theformers recommendation.

    Section 3. In case of vacancy in the office of the President by reason of death,

    compulsory retirement, resignation, removal for cause or incapacity of

    the President to perform the functions of his/her office, the Board of

    Regents shall have the authority to designate an officer-in-charge

    pending the appointment of a new president .

    Section 4. In case of vacancy in the office of the President of the University as

    mentioned in Section 3, his/her successor shall hold office for the

    unexpired term. If the successor shall serve for a period of more than

    two (2) years, then such shall be considered as one full term for the

    successor .

    Section 5. Should the term of office of the President of the University expire before

    he reaches retirement age, he/she shall be given the professorial rank

    based on his/her NBC 461 print-out.

    Article 25. Qualifications of the University President

    Section 1. The President of the University shall be holder of any doctorate degree

    or its equivalent. He/she shall have at least five (5) years of very

    satisfactory administrative and supervisory performance and experiencein an institution of higher learning.

    Article 26. Powers and Duties of the University President

    Section 1. The powers and duties of the President of the University in addition to

    those specifically provided in RA 9055, shall be those usually pertaining

    to the Office of the President of a similar university and those delegated

    by the Board of Regents.

    Section 2. The specific powers and duties of the President of the University are asfollows:

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    a. carries out the general policies laid down by the Board and

    shall have the power to act within the limits of the said policies.

    He/she shall have the powers to exclusively direct and assign

    the details of executive action;

    b. determines the agenda of all meetings of the Board, Academic

    Council, and Administrative Council. Provided, however, that any

    member of the Board or of the Council is entitled to have any

    pertinent matter included in the agenda upon written request;

    c. recommends for appointment/designation to the Board,

    qualified persons to fill vacancies and new positions under the

    terms and conditions laid down by the Board and the Civil

    Service Commission;

    d. holds general responsibility for the maintenance of high

    academic standards and the enforcement of discipline in the

    University;

    e. presides at commencement and other public exercises of the

    University and confer such degrees and honors as granted bythe Board. All diplomas and certificates issued by the University

    at the regular commencement exercises shall be signed by him/

    her, Dean, Board and University Secretary and University

    Registrar;

    f. acts as the official link between the academic and non-

    academic staff and students of the University on one hand and

    the Board on the other;

    g. exercises such powers and functions as delegated to him/her or

    as authorized by the Board. The President shall inform the

    Board of any action taken by him/her in accordance with his/her

    power and duty;

    h. approves request for change of the leave status of any

    member of the academic staff from teachers leave to

    cumulative leave or vice-versa subject to policies approved by

    the Board;

    i. holds the members of the academic and non-academic staff to

    the full discharge of their duties, and if the exigency of the

    service demands, shall, after consultation with the Vice

    President, Directors, Deans or Units Head concerned, initiate thenecessary proceedings for separation from the service of any of

    them;

    j. submits an annual report to the Board on the performance of

    the University in the preceding fiscal year and the needs of the

    next year not later than ninety (90) days after the end of the

    academic year;

    k. prepares and present to the Board the annual budget of the

    University;

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    l. reviews, modifies or disapproves any action or resolution of any

    body in the University if, in his judgment, the larger interest of

    the University so requires. Should such power be exercised, he/

    she shall communicate his/her decision in writing to the body

    concerned, stating therein the reasons for the action; thereafter,

    he/she shall inform the Board which body may subsequently

    take any action deemed appropriate in connection therewith;

    m. receives all notices for the Board, endorses the same for

    inclusion in the immediately following Board meeting;

    n. delegates presidential functions to any officer or officers or

    office in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Board;

    o. supervises all academic, business and financial operations of

    the University;

    p. signs in behalf of the University all contracts, deeds and other

    instruments necessary for the proper conduct of the University;

    however, in regularly recurring undertakings and transactions

    where action is virtually ministerial, the conditions and termstherefore having been fixed by the University budget, and by

    existing regulations and general laws, the President may direct

    in writing, officers to sign such documents, subject to

    safeguards that the President may impose; and

    q. reorganizes the University subject to the provisions of its

    Charter and other applicable laws. That is, he/she has the power

    to create and abolish new colleges, offices, units or reorganize

    them; and transfer offices or units with due respect to security

    of tenure of all employees in accordance with existing laws and

    Civil Services Rules and Regulations, subject to the approval ofthe Board;

    r. designates a Vice President and /or a ranking officer to act as

    Officer-In-Charge who shall carry out routine management of

    the University in his/her name and in accordance to his/her

    instructions and the policies of the Board in case of his brief

    absence or official travel;

    s. invites from time to time, scholars of eminence, and other

    persons who have achieved distinction in some learned

    profession or career, to deliver a lecture or a series, thereof.

    t. recommends to the Board fixed and revised rates of honoraria

    or allowances for personnel appointed to basic positions on

    additional or special assignments, unless otherwise provided by

    existing laws.

    Article 27. The Vice President for Administration

    Section 1. The Vice President for Administration shall be appointed/

    designated by the Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the

    President of the University. He/she shall be a holder of at least a

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    masters degree in a related field and shall have at least a very

    satisfactory administrative and supervisory performance and experience

    of at least five (5) years in an institution of higher learning preferably

    from ASU.

    Section 2. The Vice President for Administration shall be directly responsible to the

    President of the University. He/she shall have a term of two (2) years

    without prejudice to redesignation/reappointment for another two (2)

    years or until he/she reaches retirement which comes first. However, the

    designation/appointment could be withdrawn anytime for cause.

    Article 28. Duties of the Vice President for Administration

    Section 1. He/she shall coordinate with the President of the University and the

    other Vice President on matters related to the operation of the

    University.

    Section 2. He/she shall have supervision over all offices and support services under

    him as reflected in the organizational structure of the University.

    Section 3. Other specific duties of the Vice President for Administration are as

    follows:

    a. serves as deputy of the ASU President and performs functions

    that the later or the Board of Regents may assign to him/her;

    b. assists the ASU President in the administration of the university

    and sourcing donations and grant-in-aid for the support of

    scholarships and development of school facilities;

    c. recommends to the ASU President the allocation of funds for

    administrative, resource generation, and auxiliary operations in

    consultation with the Directors of Administrative Services,

    Finance services, Physical Plant Development services, andAuxiliary Services;

    d. ascertains that actual expenditures are in accordance with the

    authorized appropriations and allotments in the Offices following

    the government accounting and auditing rules and regulations;

    e. certifies the disbursement vouchers that expenses/advances are

    necessary, lawful and incurred under his/her direct supervision;

    f. supervises the operations of the Administrative Services, Finance

    Services, and Physical Plant Development and Management, and

    Security Services.

    g. provides administrative support to the Executive Directors,

    Deans, Directors and Units Heads of the University to attain the

    goals and objectives of their respective schools /college/units to

    realize the shared vision for the University;

    h. provides effective liaison between the University and the

    community, other educational institutions, agencies, and

    organizations of the Local Government units; and

    i. prepares and submits periodic reports to the ASU President for

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    submission to the other Board of Regents, DBM, COA, Congress

    and other government agencies.

    Article 29. The Vice President for Academic Affairs

    Section 1. The Vice President for Academic Affairs shall be designated by the Board

    of Regents upon the recommendation of the President of the University.

    He/she shall be a holder of a doctorate degree in a related field and

    shall have at least a very satisfactory administrative and supervisoryperformance and experience of at least five (5) years in an institution of

    higher learning preferably from ASU.

    Section 2. The Vice President for Academic Affairs shall be directly responsible to

    the President. He/she shall serve for a term of two (2) years without

    prejudice to re-designation/re-appointment for another two (2) years or

    until he/she reaches retirement age whenever comes first. However, the

    designation/appointment could be withdrawn anytime for a cause.

    Article 30. Duties of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

    Section 1. To coordinate with the President of the University and other Vice

    Presidents regarding the academic programs of the University.

    Section 2. To provide effective liaison between the University and the academic

    community both local, national and international.

    Section 3. To initiate and undertake activities that should keep the University

    updated with recent developments in the academic affairs.

    Section 4. The specific duties of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs are as

    follows:

    a. serves as deputy of the ASU President on academic affairs;

    b. supervises the personnel, budget and expenditures, andannual procurement planning, and recommends to the

    Office of the University President the allocation of funds and

    personnel appointment for the offices of National Service

    Training Program (NSTP), Admission and Registrarship,

    Student Affairs, Library and Information Services, and

    Curriculum and Instruction Development under his

    supervision;

    c. ascertains that actual expenditures are in accordance with the

    authorized appropriation on allotments in the offices of the

    Academic Affairs following the government accounting andauditing rules and regulations;

    d. certifies the disbursement voucher that expenses/advances

    are necessary, lawful and incurred by the offices of NSTP,

    Admission and Registrarship, Student Affairs, Library and

    Information Services; and Curriculum and instruction

    Development;

    e. coordinates with the Vice Presidents, Campus Heads, Deans,

    Directors and Unit Heads regarding Curriculum, and

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    Instruction Development, Student Affairs, Admission and

    Registrarship, Library and Information Services Programs of

    the University;

    f. provides effective liaison between the university and

    community, other educational institutions, government and

    non-government organizations, foundations etc., on

    academic affairs;

    g. reviews and assigns faculty workloads in coordination with

    the Deans and Executive Directors in all campuses/degree

    granting Units of the University;

    h. prepares schedules of classes in all campuses/Degree

    Granting Units in coordination with the Campus Heads,

    Deans, and Registrars of the University;

    i. prepares classroom assignments and utilization of classrooms

    laboratory facilities, and other academic activities of the

    University in coordination with Campus Heads and Deans;

    j. prepares and implements the approved academic calendar

    of the university, and recommends necessary changes/

    amendments in consultation with the academic units of the

    university to the Office of the University President;

    k. initiates activities that shall keep the university abreast with

    recent development in instruction, research, extension, and

    production;

    l. prepares and pursue programs for faculty and staff

    development;

    m. assists the President in sourcing donations and grants-in aid and income generation initiatives for the support of

    scholarship and development of the students, faculty and

    staff;

    n. conduct meetings/ conferences/ training workshops/

    seminars in coordination with the President, Vice President,

    Campus Heads, Deans, Directors and other Unit Heads

    regarding the planning, implementation, monitoring and

    evaluation of academic programs of the university; and

    o. performs other functions that the ASU President or Board ofRegents may assign;

    Article 31. The Vice President for Research and Extension

    Section 1. The Vice President for Research and Extension is directly responsible to

    the President of the University. He/she shall serve for a term of two (2)

    years without prejudice to re-designation for another two (2) years or

    until he/she reaches retirement age whichever comes first. However, the

    designation/appointment could be withdrawn anytime for a cause.

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    Article 32. Duties of the Vice President for Research and Extension

    Section 1. Coordinates with the President of the University and other Vice

    Presidents regarding the research, extension, Information

    Communication Technology and Training programs of the University.

    Section 2. Provides effective liaison between the University and the research and

    extension community both local, national and international.

    Section 3. Initiates and undertakes activities that should keep the Universityupdated with recent developments in the research and extension affairs.

    Section 4. The specific duties of the Vice President for Research and Extension are

    as follows:

    a. serves as deputy of the ASU President on research and extension;

    b. supervises the personnel, budget and expenditures, and annual

    procurement planning, and recommends to the office of the

    University President the allocation of funds and personnel

    appointments for the offices of Research and Development

    Services, Extension and Community Services, Training Servicesand Information and communication Services;

    c. ascertains that actual expenditures are in accordance with the

    authorized appropriations on allotments in the offices under the

    Office of the Research and Extension following the government

    accounting and auditing rules and regulations;

    d. certifies the disbursement voucher that expenses/advances are

    necessary, lawful, and incurred by the offices of Research and

    Development Services, Extension and Community Services,

    Training Services and Information Communication Technology

    Services under his/her direct supervision;

    e. coordinates with the Vice Presidents, Dean, Directors and Units

    Heads regarding Research and Development Services, Extension

    and Community Services, Training Services and Information and

    Communication Technology Services of the University;

    f. provides effective liaison between the university and community,

    and other educational institutions, government and non-

    government organizations, foundations, research and training

    institutions;

    g. conduct In-house research and extension reviews, trainings,and initiates activities that shall keep the university abreast with

    recent development in instruction, research, extension, and

    production;

    h. prepares and pursue programs for staff continuing development;

    i. assists the President in sourcing donations and grants-in-aid

    and income generation initiatives for the support of research

    and development, extension and community services, training,

    and information and communication technology programs;

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    j. conduct meetings/conferences/trainings/ workshops/seminars

    in coordination with the President, Vice Presidents, Executive

    Directors, Deans, Directors and other unit heads regarding the

    planning, implementation and Communication Development

    Programs of the University; and

    k. performs other function that the ASU President or Board of

    Regents may assign.

    Article 33. The Vice President for Resource Generation

    Section 1. The Vice President for Resource Generation shall be designated by the

    Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the University President.

    He/she shall be a holder of at least a masters degree in a related field

    and shall have at least a very satisfactory administrative and supervisory

    performance and experience of at least five (5) years in an institution of

    higher learning preferably from ASU.

    Section 2. The Vice President for Resource Generation is directly responsible to the

    President of the University. He shall serve for a term of two (2) years

    without prejudice to re-designation another two (2) years or until hereaches retirement age whichever comes first. However, the

    designation/appointment could be withdrawn anytime for a cause.

    Article 34. Duties of the Vice President for Resource Generation

    Section 1. Coordinates with the President of the University and other Vice

    Presidents regarding the resource generation activities and programs of

    the University.

    Section 2. Make plans, initiate and undertake activities to generate resources for

    the University.

    Section 3. The specific duties of the Vice President for Resource Generation are asfollows:

    a. exercises direct supervision and control over all offices and

    services under him as reflected in the organizational structure of

    the University;

    b. initiates, reviews and develops proposals and guidelines on

    income generating projects consistent with the available

    resources of the different units of the University;

    c. make plans, coordinate and direct the resource generation

    activities and programs with the different resource generationunits of the University;

    d. formulates, develops and evaluates resource generation policies

    and standards for the University;

    e. assists the President of the University in linkaging and resourcing

    efforts through preparation of proposals, business plans or

    special project to support the resource generation of the

    University;

    f. coordinates, consolidates and prepares report on the resource

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    generation activities and programs of the University; and

    g. performs such other functions that maybe delegated by the

    President of the University.

    Article 35. The University and Board Secretary

    Section 1. The Board of Regents shall appoint a Secretary who shall serve as such

    for both the Board and the University and shall keep all records and

    proceedings of the Board. He/she shall communicate to each memberof the Board notice of meetings.

    Section 2. The University and Board Secretary is the Chief Custodian of the Seal of

    the University. As such, he/she shall oversee the production and

    issuance of important documents of the Governing Board and shall affix

    the Seal of the University thereon.

    Section 3. The specific duties of the Board Secretary are as follows:

    a. directly responsible to the Board of Regents;

    b. consults with the Board of Regents as regards University

    concerns;

    c. provides liaison between/among the Board, the University

    President and the rest of the ASU Community;

    d. signs Board-approved resolutions and other documents together

    with the Chairperson of the Board and the President;

    e. issues calls and notices for Board Meetings in consultation with

    the Chairman of the Board and the President of the University;

    f. prepares the Agenda of Board Meetings, in consultation with the

    President;

    g. prepares the Minutes of Meetings of the Board;

    h. Issues Excerpts of Minutes or Certifications on actions of the

    Board;

    i. prepares Referenda for action of the Board on matters of

    immediate importance, in consultation with the Chairman of the

    Board and/or the President;

    j. maintains an Inventory of Board Resolutions;

    k. oversees all committees created by the Board;

    l. coordinates the activities of the Board;

    m. maintains the Directory of the Board of Regents;

    n. oversees the BOR Archives Office, specifically for the repository

    of data relating to the governance body;

    o. attends trainings, conferences, seminars and meetings pertinent

    to University concerns; and

    p. performs other function that the Board of Regents may assign.

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    Section 4. The specific functions of the University Secretary are as follows:

    a. directly responsible to the President;

    b. consults with the President of the University as regards University

    concern;

    c. coordinates with the Other Officials of the University as regards

    University matters;

    d. signs important academic documents such as diplomas and/or

    certificates of graduation together with the President and the

    Deans; and affix the Seal of the University thereon;

    e. represents the Office in the Administrative Council and Other

    Councils;

    f. represents the Office in the Faculty and Staff Development

    Committee (FSDC), PRAISE and other Committees;

    g. heads the Secretariat of the Administrative Council;

    h. heads the Secretariat of the Academic Council;i. prepares and recommends to the University President the

    budget and annual procurement plan of the Office of the

    University and Board Secretary;

    j. supervises and administers the personnel assigned in the Office

    of the University and Board Secretary;

    k. oversees the Ceremonies Department/Unit/Committee for the

    University-wide convocations, including investitures; and

    l. attends to other matters that the University President may

    delegate.

    Article 36. The Executive Director

    Section 1. The Executive Director of the Campus of the University shall be

    designated/ appointed by the Board of Regents upon the

    recommendation of the President of the University. He/she shall be

    designated for two (2) years without prejudice to renewal for another

    two (2) years. However, the designation/ appointment could be

    withdrawn anytime for a cause;

    Section 2. The Executive Director is directly responsible to the President of the

    University. He/she shall exercise control and general supervision,direction, evaluation and coordination of the instruction, research,

    extension, production and other operations and activities of the

    respective School/College/Academic Unit.

    Section 3. The specific functions of the Executive Director are as follows:

    a. plans, supervises and implements curricular offerings/programs

    and activities of the Campus assignment;

    b. directs the Dean to conduct periodic review and revision of

    academic programs;

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    c. direct the Dean to initiate the development and evaluation of

    course studies, syllabi, modules and other instructional materials;

    d. direct the Dean to assign the subject/academic loads of faculty

    members;

    e. defines appropriate program/project of supervision of the

    different departments/units;

    f. prepares and recommends to the University President the facultyand staff development plan of the College;

    g. recommends to the University President the designation/

    transfer/termination of faculty and staff member of the College/

    School/Academic Unit;

    h. recommends to the University President or his authorized

    representative the authority to travel outside Aklan of the faculty

    and staff;

    i. approves, monitors and evaluates the Daily Time Records and

    Locator Slips of Deans and unit Heads.

    j. supervises, evaluates and recommends to the University

    President the performance of the Dean and non-teaching

    personnel;

    k. coordinates with the Offices of the Vice President for Academic

    Affairs, Student Affairs, Admissions and Registrarship and other

    offices concerns in the admission, registration, transfer for

    credits, scholarship and other related activities of the students;

    l. supervises jurisdiction over disciplinary cases involving the

    personnel and students within the limits of the rules prescribedby the University;

    m. prepares and recommends to the University President the

    budget proposal of the College/school/academic Unit;

    n. administers the use and disbursement of allotted funds for the

    Campus for the construction, repair/rehabilitation/maintenance

    of school buildings, library facilities and vehicles as well as the

    procurement of equipment, supplies and materials and services

    within the limit approved by the University President;

    o. approves voucher and sign checks for payment of services and

    supplies and materials of not more than Fifty Thousand Pesos (P

    50,000.00) for every financial transactions including approved

    contract with government and private agencies/organizations;

    p. approves voucher and signs checks for mandatory payment of

    services rendered with initialed from the Finance officer; and

    q. performs such other duties as maybe assigned by the University

    President.

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    Article 37. The Deans

    Section 1. A Dean of the school/ college or academic unit of the University shall be

    designated/ appointed by the Board of Regents upon the

    recommendation of the President of the University. He/she shall be

    designated for two (2) years without prejudice to renewal for another

    two (2) years. However, the designation/ appointment could be

    withdrawn anytime for a cause.

    Section 2. The Dean is directly responsible to the President of the University. He/

    she shall exercise control and general supervision, direction, evaluation

    and coordination of the instruction, research, extension, production and

    other operations and activities of the respective school/college/

    academic unit.

    Section 3. The specific functions of the Dean are as follows:

    a. confers, coordinates and cooperates with other Academic and

    non-academic units of the University, other training institutions,

    study centers and agencies;

    b. provides leadership in the development of curriculum materials

    and promotion of research, extension and production function of

    the academic unit;

    c. prepares the program of expenditures and recommends budget

    appropriations for the needs, projects, and programs of the

    academic unit;

    d. recommends for appropriate actions the faculty official requests;

    e. exercises supervision and control over the official activities of

    faculty and students of the academic unit;

    f. coordinates with the Vice President of the University any

    activities related to the functions of the academic unit; and

    g. recommends to the University President or his authorized

    representatives the authority to travel of faculty and staff

    members.

    h. Approves, monitors, and evaluates the Daily Time Records and

    Locator Slips of faculty and staff members.

    i. Performs such other functions which higher authorities may

    assign.

    Article 38. The Director of Research and Development Services

    Section 1. The Director of Research and Development Services shall be

    designated/appointed by the Board of Regents upon the

    recommendation of the President. He/she shall be designated for a

    term of two (2) years without prejudice to renewal for another two (2)

    years. However, the designation/appointment could be withdrawn

    anytime for cause.

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    Section 2. The Director of Research and Development Services is directly

    responsible to the Vice President for Research and Extension.

    Section 3. The functions of the Director for Research and Development Services are

    as follows:

    a. initiates and supervises the planning, implementation and

    evaluation of new and existing activities, projects, programs

    approved by the Board of Regents;b. initiates and undertakes activities that shall keep the University

    abreast with recent development in research;

    c. supervises and administers the personnel assigned in the

    Research and Development Services;

    d. assist the Vice President for Research and Extension in the

    formulation of policies and guidelines for the operation of the

    Office;

    e. prepares the budget, expenditures and annual procurement of

    the Office; and shall represent the Office in the AdministrativeCouncil/ Executive Meetings/Conferences;

    f. provides effective liaison between the University and

    Community, other educational institutions, organizations and

    foundations, and local government units (LGUs);

    g. sources out Funds from donations and grantsinaid for the

    support of the research activities of university;

    h. initiates and innovates efficient research delivery system to

    transfer technologies to the community;

    i. chairs the R&D coordinators of schools/colleges/units of theUniversity;

    j. ascertains that the actual expenditures are in accordance with

    the authorized appropriation or allotments;

    k. prepares and submit periodic reports;

    l. designs and conducts in-house review/training on matters

    related to research;

    m. recommends the use and disbursement of funds allotted to RDS

    under his/her direct supervision for approval; and

    n. do other functions that the President or the Board of Regents

    may assign.

    Section 5. There shall be the University Research and Extension Council (UREC)

    composed of the Vice President for Research and Extension as

    Chairperson, the Directors of Research and Extension as Co-Chair and

    two (2) members each from the Academic Units of the University

    endorsed by their respective heads.

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    Article 39. The Director of Extension and Community Services

    Section 1. The Director of Extension and Community Services shall be designated

    by the Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the President.

    He/she shall be designated for a term of two (2) years without prejudice

    to renewal for another two (2) years. However, the designation/

    appointment could be withdrawn anytime for a cause.

    Section 2. The Director for Extension and Community Services is directlyresponsible to the Vice President for Research and Extension.

    Section 3. The functions of the Director for Extension and Community Services are

    as follows:

    a. initiates and supervises the planning, implementing, monitoring

    and evaluating of new and existing activities, projects, and

    programs approved by the Board of Regents;

    b. initiates and undertakes activities that shall keep the university

    abreast with recent development in extension;

    c. supervises and administers the personnel assigned in theExtension and Community Services;

    d. assist the Vice President for Research and Extension in the

    formulation of policies and guidelines for the operation of the

    office;

    e. prepares the budget, expenditures and annual procurement

    plan of the Office, and shall represent the Office in the

    Administrative Council/Executive Meetings/Conferences;

    f. provides effective liaison between the University and community,

    other educational institutions, organizations and foundations,and local government units (LGUs);

    g. source out funds from donations and grants-in-aid for the

    support of the extension activities of University;

    h. initiates and innovates efficient extension delivery system to

    transfer technologies to the community;

    i. ascertains that actual expenditures are in accordance with the

    authorized appropriations of allotments;

    j. prepares and submit periodic reports;

    k. designs and conducts, in-house reviews, livelihood and

    professional trainings in the dissemination of technologies;

    l. recommends the use and disbursement of funds allocated to ECS

    under her direct supervision for approval; and

    m. do other functions that the President or The Board of Regents

    may assign.

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    Article 40. The Director of Training Services

    Section 1. The Director of Training Services shall be designated/appointed by the

    Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the President. He/she

    shall be designated for a term of two (2) years without prejudice to

    renewal for another two(2) years. However, the designation/

    appointment could be withdrawn anytime for a cause.

    Section 2. The Director for Training Services is directly responsible to the VicePresident for Research and Extension.

    Section 3. The functions of the Director for Training Services are as follows:

    a. provides overall administration and management of personnel,

    financial, equipment and facilities of the Training Services Unit;

    b. provides leadership in program planning and implementation of

    various training programs and services, and capacity building

    activities of the University;

    c. leads in the preparation of annual budget, manpower and

    material requirements;

    d. coordinates various colleges/schools, academic and service

    centers of the University so to have need based and multi

    sectoral training programs;

    e. establishes linkages in the development of training service

    prototypes, implements special trainings courses and secures

    financial support;

    f. spearheads in the formulation and adoption of training service

    handbook, coursewares and manuals;

    g. prepares and submits quarterly and annual reports to thePresident thru the VP for Research and Extension; and

    h. performs other duties as directed by the President and higher

    authorities.

    Article 41. The Director of Information and Communication Technology Services

    Section 1. The Director of Information and communication Technology Services

    shall be designated/ appointed by the Board of Regents upon the

    recommendation of the President. He/she shall be designated for two

    (2) years without prejudice to renewal for another two (2) years.

    However, the designation/appointment could be withdrawn anytime fora cause.

    Section 2. The Director of Information and Communication Technology Services is

    directly responsible to the Vice President for Research and Extension.

    Section 3. The functions of the Director of Information and Communication and

    Technology Servicers are as follows:

    a. prepares and submit plan and budget of the Aklan State

    University Information Communication Technology to the

    President and for resourcing of funding;

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    b. coordinates with Vice Presidents, Executive Directors, Directors,

    Deans and Department Heads in setting up the ICT center

    connecting it to the different departments, offices and campuses;

    c. oversees and supervise the implementation of the ICT

    Development Plan;

    d. Facilitates the activities of external experts and consultant to

    assist the ICT Staff, develop infrastructure design, Local AreaNetwork, Wide Area Network, Internet Caf, Virtual Classrooms

    and University Website

    e. develops guidelines and procedures to integrate electronic

    multimedia materials in instruction, research, extension and

    production programs of the University;

    f. creates and introduces programs, policies and procedures

    regarding the efficient, effective and sustainable operations of

    ICT facilities; and

    g. develops project proposal for fund resource generation to put

    up the ICT Center;

    h. identifies potential faculty and assist them to build the capability

    of the Aklan State University to implement the e- Commerce and

    E-Governance;

    i. directs, supervises and monitors the activities of ICT staff to

    implement E-Learning and E-Commerce programs of the

    university;

    j. attends seminars and conferences to upgrade knowledge for

    building the Aklan State Universitys capability to integrate

    curricular programs with information technology;

    k. participates in administrative and council meetings, and update

    information posted in the Universitys Website;

    l. identifies issues and problems that need attention to improve

    services of the ICT Center;

    m. conducts short-term training and workshop to enhance faculty

    and students skills using ICT facilities such as Internet Caf,

    Virtual Classrooms and Electronic Multimedia Teaching Materials;

    n. conducts inventory of ICT facilities, and submit monthly and

    annual reports;

    o. recommends the use and disbursement of funds allotted to ICT

    Center under his/her direct supervision for approval; and

    p. performs other duties as directed by the President and higher

    authorities.

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    Article 42. The Director of Student Affairs

    Section 1. The Director of Student Affairs shall be designated/appointed by the

    Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the President. He/she

    shall be designated for a term of two (2) years without prejudice to

    renewal for another two (2) years. However, the designation/

    appointment could be withdrawn anytime for a cause.

    Section 2. The Director of Student Affairs is directly responsible to the VicePresident for Academic Affairs.

    Section 3. The functions of the Director for Student Affairs are as follows:

    a. assists the President in the formulation and implementation of

    policies relating to student welfare;

    b. helps the University in setting up a well-balanced program of

    student admission and retention;

    c. plans /supervises students affairs and services related to: Student

    Personnel Development Program, Organizational Structure of

    Student Personnel Services, Budget for Student PersonnelServices and Guidance Programs, Placement Services, Records

    Job Opportunities, Student Loans/Financial Assistance, Student

    Trainings, Medical/Dental and others;

    d. initiates the conduct of co-curricular programs;

    e. sets accreditation policies on campus organization and keeps a

    directory of corresponding faculty advisers;

    f. recommends the use and disbursement of allotted funds for OSA

    under his direct supervision for approval; and

    g. to performs such other functions that may be assigned by theVice President for Academic Affairs and or the President of the

    University.

    Article 43. The Director of Admission and Registrarship

    Section 1. The Director of Admission and Registrarship is directly responsible to

    the Vice President for Academic Affairs. He/she shall be responsible for

    the implementation of the admission policies of the Academic Units of

    the University and maintain systematic filling and safekeeping of

    academic records and the issuance of these when needed.

    Section 2. He shall supervise the Offices of Registrar in the University andintroduce systems that would promote the efficiency and effectiveness

    of the office.

    Section 3. The functions of the Director of Admission and Registrarship:

    a. prepares budget and annual procurement plan of the office and

    shall represent the Office in academic/administrative council

    meetings/conferences;

    b. chairs Registrar s and School/College Secretary with regards to

    admission and registrarship;

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    c. assists the Vice President for Academic Affairs in the formulation,

    and implementation of policies and guidelines in the admission

    and registrarship programs in coordination with the Deans/

    Directors and heads of concerned units;

    d. establishes automated and digital admission and registrarship,

    network among the schools/colleges of the University for easy

    access data banking and retrieval of information such as issuance

    of the transcript of records, certification, authentication, and

    verification of students credentials;

    e. ascertains that actual revenue collection and expenditures of the

    office are in accordance as the authorized appropriations and

    allotment following the government accounting and auditing

    rules and regulations;

    f. assists the Vice President to source funds from donations and

    grants-in-aid for the support activities of the University; and

    g. to perform such other functions that maybe assigned by the Vice

    President for Academic Affairs and or the President of theUniversity

    Article 44. The Director of Curriculum and Instruction

    Section 1. The Director of Curriculum and Instruction shall be designated by the

    Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the President of the

    University. He/she shall be designated for a term of two (2) years

    without prejudice to renewal for another two (2) years. However, the

    designation/appointment could be withdrawn anytime for cause.

    Section 2. The Director for Curriculum and Instruction is directly responsible to the

    Vice President for Academic Affairs.Section 3. He shall assist the Vice President for Academic Affairs in the

    development and evaluation of the curriculum, coordination and

    monitoring of instruction and other academic activities of the different

    academic units in the University.

    Section 4. The functions of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction are the

    following:

    a. assists the Vice President for Academic Affairs in the review,

    revision and evaluation of the curriculum and instructional

    programs;b. formulate policies and guidelines in the review, revision and

    implementation of the curriculum and instructional programs of

    the University in coordination with the Vice President, Dean,

    Executive Directors and other heads of units;

    c. initiates, formulates and supervises the planning, monitoring and

    evaluation in the implementation of the Curriculum and

    instructional programs of the University in coordination with the

    Vice Presidents, Deans, Executive Directors and other heads of

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    units;

    d. chairs the University Curriculum and Instructional Coordinators

    and Committees;

    e. prepares budget and annual procurement plan of the Office and

    shall represent the office in the Administrative Council/Executive

    Meetings;

    f. recommends the use and disbursement of funds allotted toCurriculum and Instruction under his/her direct supervision for

    approval; and

    g. do such other functions that may be assigned by the Vice

    President for Academic Affairs and or the President of the

    University.

    Article 45. The Director of Library

    Section 1. The Director for Library shall be designated/ appointed by the Board of

    Regents upon the recommendation of the President. He/she shall be

    designated for two (2) years without prejudice to renewal for anothertwo (2) years. However, the designation/appointment could be

    withdrawn anytime for a cause.

    Section 2. The Director for Library is directly responsible to the Vice President for

    Academic Affairs.

    Section 3. The functions of the Director of Library and Information Technology

    are the following:

    a. assists the Vice President for Academic Affairs in the formulation

    of policies and guidelines in operation of the Library;

    b. represents the office in the Administrative Council Meetings;

    c. prepares budget and annual procurement plan of the Office and

    affixes initials to ascertain that the actual expenditures are in

    accordance with the authorized appropriations or allotments;

    d. coordinates the planning, monitoring and implementing of the

    projects and programs in all schools/colleges/units of the

    University in coordination with the Deans, Directors and Unit

    Heads.

    e. prepares periodic reports to be submitted to the Vice Presidents

    for Academic Affairs who shall recommend to the Office of theUniversity President for approval;

    f. supervises, monitors and evaluates the personnel assigned in the

    office;

    g. establishes the computerization program and electronic

    networking of the library and reading centers of the schools/

    colleges/centers of the University and formulate guidelines for its

    operation;

    h. recommends the use and disbursement of funds allotted to the

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    Library under his direct supervision for approval; and

    i. performs such other functions that may be assigned by the Vice

    President for Academic Affairs and or by the President of the

    University.

    Article 46. The Director of National Service Training Program

    Section 1. The Director of National Service Training Program shall be designated/

    appointed by the Board of Regents upon the recommendation of thePresident. He/she shall be designated for two (2) years without

    prejudice to renewal for another two (2) years. However, the

    designation/appointment could be withdrawn anytime for a cause.

    Section 2. The Director of National Service Training Program is directly responsible

    to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

    Section 3. The functions of the Director of National Service Training Program are

    as follows:

    a. represents the department in the exercise of academic and

    administrative supervision in the design, formulation, adoptionand implementation of the different NSTP components offered in

    the University.

    b. prepares and submit periodic reports to CHED, TESDA and DND

    (through the Major Service Command) in consonance with R.A.

    9163 (Sec. 8, para d);

    c. recommends to the Board of Regents thru the Office of Budget

    Planning and Development for programs and activities including

    facilities for the effective and efficient implementation of the

    program;

    d. coordinates with other offices on matters relating to NSTP for

    final actions and approval prior to implementation of all

    concerned offices and agencies; and

    e. performs other duties for effective and efficient implementation

    of the National Service Training Program as needed.

    Article 47. The Director of Administrative Services

    Section 1. The Director of Administrative Services shall be designated by the

    Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the President. He/she

    shall be designated for two (2) years without prejudice to renewal for

    another two (2) years. However, the designation could be withdrawn

    anytime for cause.

    Section 2. The Director of Administrative Services is directly responsible to the Vice

    President for Administration.

    Section 3. The functions of the Director of Administrative Services are a