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(M) L2.1: RA 7722 - Higher Education Act of 1994 Flashcards

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1
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Why was CHED created in terms of its relationship to DepEd?

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For efficiency and functionality

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What does CHED mean?

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Commission on Higher Education

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What does DECS mean?

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Department of Education, Culture, and Sports

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What was the old name of DepEd?

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Dept. of Education, Culture, and Sports (DECS)

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What is the title of RA 7722 acc. to Section 1?

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An Act Creating the Commission on Higher Education, Appropriating Funds Thereof, and For Other Purposes

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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

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False (all levels)

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Declaration of Policy in Sec. 2 (True or False):

The state shall take appropriate steps to ensure that education shall be accessible to all

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True

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Declaration of Policy in Sec. 2 (True or False):

The state shall ensure and protect administrative freedom

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False (academic freedom)

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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

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False (high and middle level)

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True or False:

State-supported institutions of higher learning shall gear their programs to national, regional, or local development of plans

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True

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What section mandates the creation of CHED?

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Section 3

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RA 7722 was signed by which Philippine president?

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Fidel V. Ramos

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True or False:

CHED is independent and separate from the Office of the President but is attached to DECS

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False (reverse)

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This government entity covers both public and private institutions on higher education and degree-granting programs in all post-secondary educational institutions

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CHED

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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

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False (CHED)

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CHED is only attached to the Office of the President for what kind of purposes only?

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Administrative

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The composition of CHED falls under what section?

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Section 4

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How many full time members make up CHED?

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5

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During the transitory period of CHED, the President appointed who as the Ex Officio?

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Secretary of DECS

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For how long was the Secretary of DECS an Ex Officio?

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1 year maximum (during 1994)

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After the 1 year of the Ex Officio, CHED’s 5 members shall now consist of who?

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1 chairman and 4 commissioners

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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

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Academicians

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Qualifications for CHED members (True or False):

They must have a Master’s degree

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False (Doctorate)

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Qualifications for CHED members (True or False):

Must have been engaged in higher education for at least 5 years

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False (10 years)

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Qualifications for CHED members (True or False): Must not be a candidate for elective positions
True
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Qualifications for CHED members (True or False): Shall belong to the same fields of specialization
False (different)
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Qualifications for CHED members (True or False): The Commissioners may appoint representatives to act on their behalf
False (cannot)
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Who shall appoint the 5 full-time members of CHED?
President
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What is the term of office of the CHED members AFTER the initial appointees?
4 years
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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
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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)
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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)
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The chairman shall have what rank?
A Department Secretary
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The commissioners shall have what rank?
An Undersecretary
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True or False: The chairman shall receive compensation and other emoluments corresponding to that of an Undersecretary
False (Department Secretary)
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True or False: The commissioners shall receive compensation and other emoluments corresponding to that of a Department Secretary
False (Undersecretary)
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The formation of the Board of Advisers is under what section?
Section 7
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The board of advisers shall meet with the commission at least how many times annually?
Once
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Use this as a reviewer for the FIXED members of the Board of Advisers
1. Secretary of DECS as chairman 2. Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) as co-chairman 3. Secretary of Science and Technology 4. Secretary of Trade and Industry 5. Secretary of Labor and Employment 6. President of the Federation of Accrediting Associations in the Philippines (FAAP) 7. President of the Fund for Assistance to Private Education (FAPE)
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2 additional members in the Board of Advisers may be appointed by who upon recommendation of what? Provide 2 answers
Appointed by: President Recommendation of: CHED
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To where does CHED recommend the budgets of public institutions of higher learning as well as general guidelines for the use of their income?
Department of Budget and Management
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In what section does the Secretariat fall under?
Section 9
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The Secretariat is headed by who?
An Executive Officer
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True or False: The Secretariat EO is subject to the national compensation and position classification plan
True
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True or False: The Secretariat members shall be appointed upon the recommendation of CHED
False (the EO itself handles position creation, CHED only determines duties, qualifications, responsibilities, and functions)
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This fiscal entity was established exclusively for the strengthening of higher education in the entire country
The Higher Education Development Fund
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The Higher Education Development Fund belongs to what section?
Section 10
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Government contributions to the Fund: What was the seed capital?
500M
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Government contributions to the Fund: How much was given for the initial operation of CHED?
50M
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Government contributions to the Fund: How much was the annual share on the total gross collections of travel tax?
40% (whether air or land)
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Government contributions to the Fund: How much was the share of collections from the Professional Registration Fee?
30%
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The Professional Registration Fee is paid once you pass what?
Licensure Exam/Boards
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Government contributions to the Fund: How much was the share of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in gross sales of lotto operation?
Only 1%
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The ff. government contributions were only valid in what year? - seed capital - initial operation - annual share on travel tax - share on the PRF - share on the sales of lotto operation
1994 only
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Starting 1995, what is the amount requested by CHED to governmental financing institutions as a source of funds?
Not less than 3% but not more than 5% of their unimpaired surplus of the preceding year
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This portion of the CHED fund refers to donations, gifts, and other conveyances such as materials, equipment, properties, and services
Private
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Refers to a reputable government financial institution for sound and judicious management of the fund
Portfolio Manager
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The Fund shall be administered by who?
CHED themselves
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Management and Administration of the Fund (True or False): The seed capital may be tapped to underwrite overhead expenses of administration
False (no part of it shall be used)
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Management and Administration of the Fund (True or False): Only earnings of private contributions shall be used for administrative expenses unless stipulated by the donor
True
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Management and Administration of the Fund (True or False): CHED shall appoint and organize staff that is budgetarily dependent on the Secretariat
False (budgetarily separate)
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The Technical Panel falls under what section?
Section 12
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This entity shall help the chairman and the commissioners for different disciplines/program areas
Technical Panel
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True or False: The technical panel is composed of junior specialists or academicians to be appointed by CHED
False (senior)
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What section does Academic Freedom fall under?
Section 13
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Academic Freedom (True or False): Educational institutions have restricted freedom over the minimum unit requirements for specific programs
True
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Academic Freedom (True or False): Educational institutions have freedom over the decision to either distribute general education subjects or not
False (do not)
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Academic Freedom (True or False): Specific professional subjects as stipulated by various licensing entities are restricted areas under academic freedom
True (restricted meaning the school has no choice but to follow the instructions of the licensing entities)
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Academic Freedom (True or False): No academic or curricular restriction shall be made upon private educational institutions which are not required for chartered state colleges and universities
True
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Under what section does accreditation fall under?
Section 14
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The Commission shall provide ______ to institutions of higher learning, public and private, whose programs are accredited, or whose needs are for accreditation purposes
Incentives
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Tax Exemptions fall under what section?
Section 15
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Tax Exemptions (True or False): Any donation, contribution, bequest, and grant which may be made to CHED shall constitute as an allowable addition to the income of the donor
False (allowable deduction from the donor's income for income tax purposes)
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Tax Exemptions (True or False): Donors are exempt from donor's tax subject to conditions provided under the National Internal Revenue Code
True
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Authority falls under what section?
Section 16
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Authority (True or False): The Commission may seek the assistance of other private institutions for the proper implementations of this act
False (other GOVERNMENTAL agencies)
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Appropriation falls under what section?
Section 17
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The DECS budget that is concerned with higher, tertiary education, and degree-granting vocational and technical programs shall be transferred to who?
CHED
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The additional amount from the 50M is authorized to be appropriate for the _______
National Treasury
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Transitory provisions fall under what section?
Section 18
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All regular/permanent employees under DECS, the Bureau of Higher Education, and other government entities having similar functions shall be transferred to?
CHED
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True or False: Employees transferred to CHED may possibly suffer a loss of seniority/rank or decrease in emoluments depending on the situation
False (they shall not)
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Whichever personnel of the Bureau of Higher Education not transferred to CHED shall be reassigned by who in any of their offices/bureaus?
DECS
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True or False: Any employee who cannot be accommodated during the transitory period shall be given all the benefits
True
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Use this as a reviewer for the members of the transitory body
1. Sec. of DECS 2. Chair of Senate Committee on Education, Arts, and Culture 3. Chair of House Committee on Education and Culture 4. Representatives of each Association of Christian Schools and Colleges (ACSC) 5. Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) 6. Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) 7. Philippine Association of Private Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAPSCU) 8. Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) 9. Philippine Association of Private Technical Institutions (PAPTI)
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The transitory body shall facilitate the complete and full operation of the Commission which shall not be later than how many months from the effectivity of the act?
3 months
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The transition period shall not exceed how many months from the approval of the act?
3 months
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When was RA 7722 approved?
May 18, 1994
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RA 7722's Senate Bill 1453 was passed on?
May 4, 1994
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RA 7722's House Bill 12200 was passed on?
May 17, 1994
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True or False: RA 7722 shall take effect upon publication
False (immediately upon approval)
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Who was the Speaker of the House during RA 7722's approval?
Jose De Venecia Jr.
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Who was the Senate President during RA 7722's approval?
Edgardo J. Angara
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Who was the Secretary of the Senate during RA 7722's approval?
Edgardo E. Tumangan
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Who was the Secretary General of the House during RA 7722's approval?
Camilo L. Sabio

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