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specialization within the academic competence of the university or college and to authorize

the award of certificates of completion of non-degree and non-traditional courses;

12. absorb non-chartered tertiary institutions within respective provinces where their university

or college is located, in accordance with the CHED which must approve the same, and in

consultation with the Department of Budget and Management, and to offer therein needed

programs or courses in order to promote and carry out equal access to educational

opportunities as mandated by the Constitution;

13. establish research and extension centers of the university or college where such will

promote its development;

14. establish Chairs in the university or college and to provide fellowships for qualified faculty

and scholarships to deserving students;

15. delegate any of its powers and duties provided for herein above to the President and other

officials of the university or college as it may deem appropriate so as to expedite the

administration of the affairs of the university or college;

16. authorize an external management audit of the university or college, and request the CHED

to finance the same, and to institute reforms, including academic and structural changes,

on the basis of the audit results and recommendations;

17. collaborate with the other GBs of chartered SUCs within the province or the region, under

the supervision of the CHED which must approve the same, and in consultation with the

Department of Budget and Management, and work toward their restructuring so they will

become more efficient, relevant, responsive, productive and competitive;

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