REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Third Regular Session

Introduced by MAGDALO Party-List Representative
HON. GARY C. ALEJANO

EXPLANATORY NOTE
The typology is a system for classifying higher education institutions that shall guide
policymakers in rationalizing distribution and operation of higher education institutions (HEIs) in
the Philippines.

More particularly, typology is aimed at determining the number and distribution of different
types of HEls in the country, as well as, per region and province; guide researchers, students,
policy- or decision-makers in analyzing and making decisions regarding the higher education
sector; and provide basis for rationalizing standards, for allocating resources and for targeting
development interventions for different types of HEIs.

‘Through typology, we could minimize program duplication between and among HEIs—
between public and private HEIs, among State Universities and Colleges (SUCs). Further, we could
be assured of the optimum use of the scarce human and material resources in higher education
toward enhancing overall capacities for instruction, research and extension.

‘This bill was originally filed by former Rep. Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro during the 15"
and 16" Congress. The wisdom of this bill has led this representation to again pursue its passage,
hopefully in this Congress.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
NS

*. GARY Y. ALEJANO


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Third Regular Session

8041

House Bill No.

Introduced by MAGDALO Party-List Representative
HON. GARY C. ALEJANO

AN ACT
RATIONALIZING THE TYPOLOGY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled,

SECTION 1. Short Title—This Act shall be known as the “Higher Education Typology
Act.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.—It is a mandate and policy of the Government to provide
access to quality and relevant higher education through the Philippine Higher Education System. In
order to broaden access to higher education, the Government promotes the efficient use of resources
by rationalizing the geographic distribution of Higher Education Institutions and their program
offerings based on well-defined typology.

SEC. 3. Coverage.—This Act shall cover all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the

country.

SEC. 4. Definition of Terms..—For purposes of this Act, the following definition of terms
shall be adopted:

a) Higher Education Institution (HEI) refers to any institution of learning, public or
private, offering higher education programs.

b) Typology refers to the classification of all HEIs based on a set criteria defined in this
Act.

©) Program refers to the academic program course


d) Program level refers to degree level; baccalaureate, masters or doctorate

©) Instruction refers to an act, practice, or profession of imparting or dispensing
knowledge; imparted or acquired item of knowledge.

f) Research refers to the gathering of data, information, and facts for the advancement
of knowledge.

SEC. 5. Criteria for Classification of HEIs—Institutions of higher learning shall be
classified on the basis of the following features:

1) Level of higher education programs to distinguish institutions that have the capability
to offer higher education programs beyond the baccalaureate from those that offer mostly

baccalaureate programs and concentrate on the regular higher education function or instruction;

2) Breadth of educational programs and services which are the number of programs and
disciplines offered;

3) Number of students per program and level;

4) Capability or qualification of faculty as indicated by the highest degree earned by the
faculty;

5) Productivity of faculty as indicated by the number of national and/or international
publications.

SEC. 6. Classification of HEIs.—
1. University System
a. Is composed of separate, but inter-related component academic units with

at least one Research University or Specialized University and one Teaching
University. It has both a research arm and a teaching arm.


b. Offers the full range of baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral, and post-doctoral
programs in various disciplines, with the program offerings of component
units complementing each other and meeting CHED requirements and
standards.

c. Composed of one Board of Regents with each campus headed by a
Chancellor

1.1. Research University—a university that offers a full range of baccalaureate
programs, committed to graduate education through doctorate, and engaged in extensive
research activity.

‘The distinguishing features of a research university are:

Programs: Baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate levels

a. At least 6 baccalaureate programs of which two (2) is in the liberal arts,
‘two (2) in Basic Sciences/Mathematics, and two (2) in social sciences;

b. Plus a minimum of five (5) professional courses;

cc. Graduate programs in more than five (5) fields—Masters and PhD
programs in the same fields

Enrollment: At least 2,500 more than 50% of which are in discipline specialization
of the university and 20% of which are at the graduate level.

Faculty:

a. At least 50% of faculty in the Arts and Sciences are on full

b. 50% of total faculty have masters (with thesis) degrees in their respective
areas specialization and of the masters holders 70% are on full time;


c. 35% of the total faculty have PhD in their respective areas of
specialization, of whom 50% are on full time

Research Output: At least 100 national and/or international publications in database
of institution/faculty research outputs.

1.2. Specialized Research University—is a Research University with narrower

range of programs and with distinct field(s) or discipline(s) specialization wherein more than 50%

of its students are enrolled.

‘The distinguishing features of a specialized university are:

Programs: Baccalaureate, masteral, and doctorate levels

a. At least 3 baccalaureate programs of which | is in liberal arts, | in basic
sciences/mathematics and 1 in social sciences;

b. Plus a minimum of 3 professional courses; and

. Graduate programs in less than 5 fields—Masters and PhD programs on
the same fields.

Enrollment: At least 2,500, more than 50% of whom, are in discipline specialization
of the university and at least 10% are at the graduate level.

Faculty: Same as in Research University.

Research Output: At least 100 national and/or international publications in database
of institution/faculty research outputs.

1.3. Teaching University—Focuses mainly on offering undergraduate education in
the disciplines and professions. This is essentially a teaching institution that fulfills the very

important function of preparing skilled professionals in the various fields of study.

‘The distinguishing features of this type of university are as follows:


Programs: Baccalaureate and masters (non-thesis)
a. Full range of programs in liberal arts and sciences (i.e. natural and physical
sciences, mathematics, philosophy, the humanities and social sciences) and
professional courses at the baccalaureate level for at least 40 different fields;
and
b. Masters program in at least 10 fields.

Services: Teaching and extension

Enroliment: At least 5,000 with less than 10% enrolled in the graduate level.

Faculty:

a. At least 50% of faculty in the Arts and Sciences are on full time;

b. 35% of total faculty have masters (with thesis) degrees in their respective
areas of specialization and of the masters holders, 70% are on full-time; and

c. 20% of the total faculty have PhD in their respective areas of
specialization, of whom 50% are on full time.

1.4, Specialized Teaching University—is a teaching university with a narrower
range of programs and with the distinct field(s) or discipline(s) specialization wherein more
than 50% of its students are enrolled.

‘The distinguishing features of a specialized teaching university are:

Programs: baccalaureate and masters (non-thesis) levels

a. At least 3 baccalaureate programs of which | is in liberal arts, | in basic
sciences/mathematics, and | in social sciences;


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b. Plus a minimum of 3 professional courses; and

. Graduate programs in less than 5 fields — Masters and PhD programs in the
same fields.

Services: Teaching and extension

Earollment: At least 2,500 with less than 10% enrolled at the graduate level

Faculty:

a. At least 50% of faculty on full-time;

b. At least 50% have masters/PhD degrees in their respective fields of
specialization

2. College System.—

a. Is composed of two or more separate, but inter-related component colleges;
and

. Governed by one board

2.1 College—offers a wide range of program offerings (more than 5), either mostly
at the masters level (non-thesis) or at the baccalaureate level.

Services: Teaching and extension

Enrollment: At least 120 per course in baccalaureate; at least 25 per program in
masters

Faculty: At least 50% on full time, of whom 50% have masters/PhD degrees in
baccalaureate level, 100% with masters/PhD at masters level.


1 2.2 Specialized College—offers a limited range of program offerings (less than 5,)

2 either mostly at the masters level (non-thesis) or at the baccalaureate level.
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4 Services: Teaching and extension

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6 Enrollment: At least 100 per course; at least 25 per program in masters

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8 Faculty: At least 50% on full-time, of whom 50% have masters/PhD degrees in

9 specialized baccalaureate; 100% with masters/PhD in specialized master college

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n 2.3 Associate College—offers mostly General Education and Associate Level

12 programs and Bachelor of Technology program. This type serves as feeder for

13 baccalaureate and graduate level programs and institutions

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15 Services: Teaching and extension

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17 Enroliment: At least 100 per course

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19 Faculty: At least 50% on full time, all of whom with at least Baccalaureate degrees.
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21 SEC. 7. Uses of Typology.—The typology shall be used as a basis for:

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2B 1. Evaluation of applicants for creation, conversion, or upgrade of HEIs;

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25 2. Evaluation of applications for authority to offer academic programs;

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27 3. Allocation of SUCs budget; and

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29 4, Allocation of Higher Education Development Fund for institutional development,
30 research, extension, and other grants or incentives.

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32 SEC. 8. Financing of Public HEIs.—The different types of public HEls shall be publicly

33 funded according to a Normative Funding Formula that shall take into account the classification,
34 institutional performance, program quality, relevance, and other criteria set by the Commission on
35. Higher Education (CHED).


SEC. 9. Rewards and Incentives—A HEI may be rewarded by being the best in any
category: Centers of Excellence shall be identified among HEls excelling in all three functions of
‘Teaching, Research, and Extension while Centers of Teaching Excellence shall be identified among
those performing primarily teaching functions

SEC. 10. The Role of CHED.—The Commission on Higher Education shall initiate the
classification of higher education institutions in accordance with the typology set forth in this Act.
‘The CHED Commissioners, sitting en banc, shall approve the classification and shall approve the
classification and shall submit the same to Congress for information. Within the year (12 months)
from the approval of this Act, CHED, together with the Department of Budget and Management,
shall apply a Normative Funding Formula for the public HEIs and an incentive/reward scheme for
all deserving HEIs.

SEC. 11. Change of Typology and Classification.—The Governing Board of HEI may
request a change in its classification, subject to the approval of the Commission on Higher
Education.

SEC. 11. Separability Clause.—If any provision of this Act shall be declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions of this Act not otherwise affected, shall remain in
full force and effect.

SEC. 12. Repealing Clause-—Alll laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, and all other
issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified

accordingly.

SEC. 13. Effectivity.—This Act shall take effect following its publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,