Section 4Sec./Art. 4

In addition to its present curricular offerings, the State College shall provide advanced instruction and professional training in agriculture, science and technology, education and other relevant fields as the Board of Trustees may deem necessary, within its area of specialization.

It shall promote research, advanced studies, extension and progressive leadership in each area of specialization: Provided, That the State College shall retain its original mandate as primarily an agricultural institution: Provided, further, That in the case of graduate courses, the State College shall strengthen its masteral and doctorate degree programs in agricultural courses.

The existing high school shall be transferred to the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS): Provided, That the high school shall be allowed to remain and operate within the campus of the State College until the students have completed their high school education: Provided, further, That the State College may operate a reasonably-sized laboratory school, if it has a Department of Education.