To: Bureau Directors
Regional Directors
Presidents, State Colleges and Universities
Heads of Private Schools, Colleges and Universities

1. The inclosed set of policies and standards as proposed by the ad hoc committee on computer science and the Bureau of Higher Education embodies the general principles and guidelines relative to computer science education. The standards have been developed after a series of consultative meetings and workshops joined by school heads, deans of computer schools, and representatives from professional societies and other concerned agencies and organizations.
2. All concerned are required to prepare and make the necessary adjustments of their programs and facilities based on the inclosed guidelines and standards.
3. This Order will take effect beginning school year 1988-1989.
4. Compliance with this Order by all higher education institutions and all others concerned is enjoined.

Incl.: As stated
Reference: DECS Memorandum No. 42, s. 1988
Allotment: 1-3-4—(M.O. 1-87)

To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects:
COMPUTER EDUCATION
COURSE OF STUDY, COLLEGIATE
CURRICULUM
RULES AND REGULATIONS
SOCIETY OR ASSOCIATIONS
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES

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