Section 32Sec./Art. 32

Academic Development Collaboration. - National and multinational corporations that are locators in the S&T Park shall participate in the formulation of the curricular programs of the University as experts and practitioners in keeping with the "Developing A Curriculum (DACUM)" process for competency-based curriculum. Whenever applicable, the University shall institutionalize the dual training program in curricular offerings where students are expected to undergo a minimum of one (1) year industry training as part of the requirements for graduation. In addition, a business immersion program shall be established as part of faculty enrichment to allow participants to gain insights into actual business operations and for research purposes.

Under the program, faculty members shall render service in partner entities and the same shall be considered as part of government service, notwithstanding existing Civil Service Laws on Detail and Secondment.