RA11695: AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY, PROVIDING FOR THE COMPOSITION AND POWERS OF ITS GOVERNING BOARD, PRESCRIBING ITS CURRICULAR OFFERINGS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Republic Act No. 11695, also known as the "Revised Tarlac State University Charter," strengthens the Tarlac State University (TSU) by outlining its mandate to provide advanced instruction and professional training across various fields, including science and technology, medicine, law, and arts. This revision is significant as it solidifies TSU's role as a leading educational institution in Tarlac and Region III, aiming to meet the human resource development needs of the region and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization. The Act also details the composition and powers of its Governing Board, ensuring a robust governance structure for the university's strategic direction and operations.
The Act impacts students by ensuring academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and the provision of scholarships and affirmative action programs to assist poor but deserving students, promoting greater access to quality tertiary education. It also grants TSU the authority to fix tuition fees and charges, with provisions for a socialized scheme for disadvantaged students, and allows the university to retain and disburse income generated for educational programs, research, and infrastructure development, thereby enhancing its capacity to serve its community.