Section 14Sec./Art. 14

Creation of a Transnational Higher Education Division. There is hereby created a Transnational Higher Education Division (TNHED) under the International Affairs Staff of the CHED to act on all matters related to TNHE institutions and programs established in the country, whether existing or yet to be established. In the performance of its functions, the TNHED shall coordinate with the Technical Committee for Transnational Education and the Technical Panel for ODL of the CHED.

The functions currently being performed by other offices and divisions of the CHED in relation to TNHE, including those undertaken by the Programs Development Division under the Office of Programs and Standards Development, are hereby transferred to the TNHED.

The TNHED shall have the following functions:

(a) Formulate policies, standards, and guidelines in the operation of TNHE programs;

(b) Formulate strategies and mechanisms for the implementation of TNHE programs in the country;

(c) Accept, evaluate and process all applications of Philippine HEIs and FHEIs for authority to operate any of the types/modes of TNHE, including educational and auxiliary services;

(d) Conduct the review and evaluation of performance of TNHEIs, including visitation and other regulatory activities, for purposes of determining compliance with Philippine laws, rules, policies, and regulations; and

(e) Perform such other duties necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.