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Other force majeure and fortuitous events or circumstances which may compel
immediate suspension of classes are fires, epidemics and bombs threats which will be
dealt with accordingly as the occasion arises.

Classes are also suspended for short periods of time to enable students to
attend University convocations or special gathering. However these are pre-schedules=d
events for which announcement are circulated in advance.

In the absence of the University President, the person next in rank in the
hierarchy of command succession adopted by the University shall decide on the
suspension of classes.

CURRICULUM REVISION

Introduction of new curricula and revision of the existing ones should follow the requirements
and guidelines by the Commissions on Higher Education (CHED) per Memorandum Letter dated 23 May
2001 follows:

a) Minor Revisions. The following documents and standard process shall be included in agenda
folder during the Board meeting:

1. Resolution of the Academic council recommending approval of the proposed
revision duly certified by the Board Secretary and attested by the President,
attaching the approved curriculum;
2. The rationale, objectives and strategies and processes pursued;
3. Implementation Scheme issued by the President notifying all concerned regarding
the action of the Board; and
4. Other requirements which the Board may prescribe.

b) Major Revisions. The guidelines for minor revisions shall likewise apply in any case of major
revisions.

In addition, a Feasibility Study or End-User Survey shall be prepared by the
College/Campus proposing the revision.

Furthermore, a copy of the revised curriculum approved by the Board shall be
furnished to the CHED Regional Office for information and reference purposes.

c) Offering of New Programs. The same guidelines for major and minor revisions shall apply in
considering the offering of new programs.