13. The Council may, in particular, in the exercise of its functions,(a) suggest goals to be pursued to ensure the development of college education and revise them periodically;
(b) invite opinions, and receive and hear the petitions and suggestions of the public in matters of college education;
(c) make recommendations to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology on any matter relating to college education;
(d) cause to be carried out such studies and research as it deems useful or necessary to the accomplishment of its duties.