(M) L2.1: RA 7722 - Higher Education Act of 1994 Flashcards
Why was CHED created in terms of its relationship to DepEd?
For efficiency and functionality
What does CHED mean?
Commission on Higher Education
What does DECS mean?
Department of Education, Culture, and Sports
What was the old name of DepEd?
Dept. of Education, Culture, and Sports (DECS)
What is the title of RA 7722 acc. to Section 1?
An Act Creating the Commission on Higher Education, Appropriating Funds Thereof, and For Other Purposes
Declaration of Policy in Sec. 2 (True or False):
The state shall protect, foster, and promote the right of all citizens to affordable quality education at the collegiate level
False (all levels)
Declaration of Policy in Sec. 2 (True or False):
The state shall take appropriate steps to ensure that education shall be accessible to all
True
Declaration of Policy in Sec. 2 (True or False):
The state shall ensure and protect administrative freedom
False (academic freedom)
Declaration of Policy in Sec. 2 (True or False):
The state shall ensure and protect academic freedom and promote the education of high level and low level professionals
False (high and middle level)
True or False:
State-supported institutions of higher learning shall gear their programs to national, regional, or local development of plans
True
What section mandates the creation of CHED?
Section 3
RA 7722 was signed by which Philippine president?
Fidel V. Ramos
True or False:
CHED is independent and separate from the Office of the President but is attached to DECS
False (reverse)
This government entity covers both public and private institutions on higher education and degree-granting programs in all post-secondary educational institutions
CHED
True or False:
DepEd is the one who oversees college applications since it is a transitory period for the fresh graduates of secondary education, they will only be passed over to the jurisdiction of CHED once they are enrolled
False (CHED)
CHED is only attached to the Office of the President for what kind of purposes only?
Administrative
The composition of CHED falls under what section?
Section 4
How many full time members make up CHED?
5
During the transitory period of CHED, the President appointed who as the Ex Officio?
Secretary of DECS
For how long was the Secretary of DECS an Ex Officio?
1 year maximum (during 1994)
After the 1 year of the Ex Officio, CHED’s 5 members shall now consist of who?
1 chairman and 4 commissioners
The chairman and commissioners are collectively known as ______
Clue: They are known for their high degree of professionalism and integrity who have distinguished themselves as authorities in their chosen fields of learning
Academicians
Qualifications for CHED members (True or False):
They must have a Master’s degree
False (Doctorate)
Qualifications for CHED members (True or False):
Must have been engaged in higher education for at least 5 years
False (10 years)
Qualifications for CHED members (True or False):
Must not be a candidate for elective positions
True
Qualifications for CHED members (True or False):
Shall belong to the same fields of specialization
False (different)
Qualifications for CHED members (True or False):
The Commissioners may appoint representatives to act on their behalf
False (cannot)
Who shall appoint the 5 full-time members of CHED?
President
What is the term of office of the CHED members AFTER the initial appointees?
4 years
What is the term of office of the CHED members for the initial appointees?
> 4 years for the chairman
3 years for 2 commissioners
2 years for the other 2 commissioners
If there is a failure to complete the term, a successor is appointed by the President and shall only serve what term?
The unexpired term of the previous officer (balance)
True or False:
Secretary of DECS and CHED members are not on equal footing in terms of compensation, emoluments, and disqualification grounds (CHED is higher)
False (are equal)
The chairman shall have what rank?
A Department Secretary
The commissioners shall have what rank?
An Undersecretary
True or False:
The chairman shall receive compensation and other emoluments corresponding to that of an Undersecretary
False (Department Secretary)
True or False:
The commissioners shall receive compensation and other emoluments corresponding to that of a Department Secretary
False (Undersecretary)
The formation of the Board of Advisers is under what section?
Section 7
The board of advisers shall meet with the commission at least how many times annually?
Once