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unit heads/deans should justify that the change would benefit their
unit/college in particular and the University in general. If a faculty member
pursued a program authorized by the University but which is not in line
with his field of specialization or not needed by his college/unit, he will be
required to transfer to another college/unit within the University System
that needs such field of study/specialization.

A scholar who changes his field of specialization without prior
approval will be required to reinstate and refund in full all expenses
incurred during his scholarship to include tuition and other fees, stipend,
book allowance, thesis allowance, salary and other financial incentives.

Section 9. Leave of Absence

A total maximum leave of absence equivalent to one school year may
be granted to the faculty member or staff on scholarship upon prior request
based on meritorious reasons subject to the submission of an approved LOA
from the graduate school and approval of the University President upon
recommendation of the Scholarship Committee. The scholar on LOA shall be
required to reinstate to the University and shall not be entitled to
allowances of a scholar. The period of reinstatement is good only for the
length of the approved LOA unless otherwise approved by higher
authorities.

Section10. Length of Study

Faculty members and staff on scholarship are allowed a maximum of
two (2) years to finish their MA/MS/MBA/related degrees and three (3)
years to finish their Ph.D./DBA/related degrees excluding the period of their
approved LOA.

Section 11. Extension of Scholarship

Extension of scholarship beyond the period specified in Section 10
may be allowed only for five (5) months with full privileges upon certification
of the Adviser that the scholar can finish the course within the extension
period and the Scholarship Committee has determined that normal credit
loads have been taken every semester. An additional extension for less than
or maximum of five (5) months only on official time and without stipend
could be granted for meritorious reasons and certification of the adviser
and/or dean of the graduate school.

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