Section 7Sec./Art. 7

Powers and Functions of the CHED. - In addition to its powers and functions under Republic Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994," and other existing laws, the CHED shall exercise the following:

(a) Deputize HEIs with academic degrees to be opened for the ETEEAP in accordance with the policies, standards, and guidelines (PSGs) set by the CHED and in consultation with technical experts;

(b) Develop on a continuing basis, and with the assistance of technical panels and other competent authorities, standards for a diversified mode of assessing skills, values, knowledge, and levels of competence including instruments such as written examinations, practical work or laboratory demonstrations, and qualification portfolio assessments;

(c) Grant or revoke for cause the authority of HEIs to implement the ETEEAP, including the conduct of equivalency assessments, development of assessment tools and techniques, and/or award of degrees within their areas of competence or specialization;

(d) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the ETEEAP by deputized HEIs based on standardized monitoring tools to be developed by the CHED;

(e) Safeguard the continuing integrity and quality measures of the ETEEAP by linking and cooperating with appropriate development and regulatory agencies and institutions;

(f) Convene broad-based and inter-agency consultation meetings including concerned representatives of national government agencies, associations of HEIs, chambers of commerce and industries, and ETEEAP learners' organizations for policy implementation, coordination, and evaluation;

(g) Set standard fees and other administrative charges for accreditation that will contribute to and be part of the Special Account of the ETEEAP learners' organizations for policy implementation, coordination, and evaluation;

(h) Establish and designate at least one (1) ETEEAP Center for Development and Excellence per region in accordance with the PSGs set by the CHED;

(i) Work with the Department of Education, the TESDA, the Department of Labor and Employment, and other relevant government agencies in identifying priority programs that are most 0n-demand or needed;

(j) Allocate and make available student financial assistance programs to ETEEAP learners pursuant to Republic Act No. 10931, otherwise known as the "Universal Access to Quality Education Act," and other laws, rules, and regulations;

(k) Ensure wide access to information and broad awareness of ETEEAP support, and deputized HEIs; and

(l) Exercise such other powers and functions consistent with the provisions of this Act.