Practice question
A university discovers that a conferred degree rested on proven dissertation fraud. Its authorized governing body observes due process and satisfies all other applicable requirements. The graduate argues that completion of graduation ceremonies makes academic review permanently impossible. Under UP Board of Regents v. CA, what is the best answer?
- Ceremonies conclusively validate every fraudulent credential
- A graduate may never be heard in a degree investigation
- A university must disregard all evidence discovered after ceremonies
- The university may withdraw a fraudulently obtained degree through lawful authority and due process; ceremonies alone do not bar action
- Only an employer may determine whether a degree exists
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article XIV, Section 5(2) and (3), academic freedom and educational choice: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
- University of the Philippines Board of Regents v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 134625, August 31, 1999, main decision, withdrawal of fraudulently obtained degree subject to due process: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1999/aug1999/gr_134625_1999.html
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