Student Handbook 2010-2014

Student Handbook SY 2010-2014
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DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY DASMARIAS

STUDENT HANDBOOK
SY 2010-2014
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VISION
De La Salle University Dasmarias is a Filipino Catholic University established and managed by the De La Salle Brothers and their lay partners in the historic province of Cavite in response to the needs of the Church and the Nation for human and Christian education, particularly the youth at risk. Guided by the Lasallian values of Faith, Service, and Communion, the University participates meaningfully in the process of social transformation by forming God-centered, people-oriented, and patriotic persons who serve as responsible and professionally competent stewards of Gods creation.
MISSION
To realize this vision, the University shall strive to become a leading institution nationally and globally in the integral formation of the youth by offering relevant, responsive, and community-oriented academic programs, research and extension services, and promoting a keen sense of history, arts and culture.
Following in the footsteps of Saint John Baptist De La Salle, the University shall continue transforming itself into a caring community guided by Gospel values, with a fervent spirit of service, love for learning, and excellence through a holistic formation of its members.
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WHO ARE THE LASALLIAN STUDENTS?

Lasallian learners are unique and gifted individuals who. strive to integrate Gospel perspectives and values in the conduct of their daily lives; are committed to excellence in order to be of greater service to GOD and country; take progressive responsibility for their own learning and development; express concern and compassion for the plight of the vulnerable and marginalized sectors of society and respond to their needs; and work together creatively, constructively, and enthusiastically to support the Lasallian Mission.
Source: Lasallian Guiding Principles of the Philippine Lasallian

Family 2 Edition, Copyright April 2009
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STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISION COMMITTEE SY 2009-2010
MEMBERS: Dr. Cristina Dela Cruz, Dean,COE Mr. Paulino Gatpandan, Associate Dean, COS Arch. Antonio Gutierrez, Associate Dean, CEAT Ms. Silfa Napicol, Associate Dean, CLA Mr. William de Arca, Official Representative, CCJE Mr. Eduardo Malvar, Official Representative, CBA Ms. Irma Gatdula, Official Representative, CIHM Ms. Evelyn Perez, Director, SDAO Ms. Brenda Martinez, Director, SPO Mr. Jose Ritche Bongcaron, Director, Planning Office Ms. Chealyn Lleno, Director, SWAFO Ms. Teresita Unabia , University Registrar Dr. Carmelyn Antig, President, POLCA Mr. Allan Rosarda, Official Representative, SWC Gene Roumer Sarmiento/Enrico Montemayor, University Student Council SY 2009-2010 John Lour Flores/Sebastian Susaya, Official Representative, COESC SY 2009-2010 Roy Dexter Eulin/Mia Adrielle Muoz, Official Representative, CIHMSC SY 2009-2010 Mary Fredellise De Jesus/Gregor Christopher Viscayda, Official Representative,
CBASC SY 2009-2010
Jet Caesar Lontok/James Luther Nones, Official Representative, CCJESC SY 2009-2010 Joseph Larry Balce Jr./Kate Angelica Esguerra, Official Representative, COSSC SY 2009-2010 Liberty Joy Lumbo/Mikko Paulo Alibin, Official Representative, CLASC SY 2009-2010 Irish Joy Rodriguez, Official Representative, CEATSC SY 2009-2010 Rizza Mendoza/Thammylet Tudio, Official Representative, Heraldo Filipino Randolf Olayvar, Official Representative, PAG Julius Rocas, Official Representative, Auxiliary Groups Jonel Mendoza, Official Representative, SCE Sebedi Justin Busayong, Official Representative, CSO
CHAIR: DR. ISABELITA C. CELESTINO

Dean, Office of Student Services
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE De La Salle University-Dasmarias: Vision-Mission Statement.. 2 Who Are the Lasallian Students? .. 3 Section 1 - General Directives .. 7 Section 2 - Program Offerings .. 14 Section 3 - Admission to the University ... 17 Section 4 - Enrollment Matters .. 29 Section 5 - Financial Information .. 33 Section 6 - Attendance .. 36 Section 7 - Examinations .. 38 Section 8 - Grading System .. 39 Section 9 - Honors List .. 42 Section 10 - Retention Policy .. 43 Section 11 - Graduation Requirements.... 44 Section 12 - Graduation with Honors ... 45 Section 13 - Student Clearance ... 46 Section 14 - Scholarship Program for Educational Assistance And Development .. 47 Section 15 - Student Services .. 51 Student Wellness Center 51 National Service Training Program .. 53 Sports Development Office . 53 Student Development and Activities Office . 54 Student Publications Office . 69 Student Welfare and Formation Office . 75 Section 16 - Offenses, Violations and Sanctions .. 80 Section 17 - Guidelines for Off-Campus Activities. 88 Section 18 - Student Government .. 89 Section 19 - Auxiliary Services .. 91 Section 20 - Guidelines for Faculty Consideration 96 Section 21 - Guidelines for the Conduct of Community Extension Service .. 98 Section 22 - Student Accident Insurance .... 101 Section 23 - Grievance Procedure .. 103
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Section 24 Section 25 Accord of Understanding .... 106 Other Regulations A. Rules and Regulations Implementing Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 . . 112 B. Guidelines on Academic Honesty 120 C. Guidelines on Anti-vandalism Rule 121 D. Guidelines Governing the Entry and Stay of Foreign Students in the Philippines .. 122 E. Anti-Hazing Law .. 128 F. Guidelines on Random Drug Testing 131 Alma Mater Hymn .. 137 Three Basic Lasallian Prayer .. 137 Centennial Prayer .. 137 Transitory Provisions 138 Prescribed School Uniform .. 139 Campus Map 142
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Section 1 GENERAL DIRECTIVES

Students of De La Salle University-Dasmarias are expected to act as mature Christians at all times, whether on or off campus, and show respect for proper authority, for the rights of fellow students, and for the good name of the University. To ensure an atmosphere conducive to the formation of Filipino Christian men and women, and to maintain an order necessary for the common good, students are expected to adhere to the following: 1.1 Familiarize themselves with the contents of this Student Handbook, and strictly comply with all the provisions herein. Bear in mind that the De La Salle University-Dasmarias is a Catholic University; therefore, all students are required to attend masses and/or similar activities, and are mandated to complete spiritual retreats and recollections as prerequisite for graduation. In the performance of their obligations, all students must act in accordance to and/or with respect for the Christian principles, traditions and ideals of the Filipino nation, and within the framework of the policies, rules, and regulations of the University. The University expects its young men and women to observe/maintain the standards of responsibility and dignity which are part of the spirit of the school. When a student does not measure up to these standards (e.g., when a student undertakes unscrupulous activities; engages in premarital sexual relations; performs acts which malign his/her personhood as well as the name of the school; and other similar acts) s/he asked to withdraw from the University after due process. As a Catholic institution for learning, this university does not tolerate sexual indiscretions. Violation of this policy merits appropriate corrective action, including but not limited to, requiring the student to go on leave or withdraw from the university. It is considered unethical for any student to make any unfavorable act towards another, including sexist remarks and actions. Areas exclusively used by men/women that are marked accordingly (i.e., ladies and mens rooms) are off limits to the opposite sex.
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1.7 Persons in Authority School administrators and faculty members exercise authority in loco parentis in relation to all students of the University. As such, they shall have the right and duty to accost and refer any erring student to the Student Welfare and Formation Office (SWAFO) director or student formatores for appropriate action. They may also report cases of violations of University rules and regulations committed in their presence. The SWAFO director, student formatores, and security guards are also persons in authority and must be accorded proper courtesy. 1.8 The wearing of prescribed uniform is compulsory unless a student has a written permit from the dean of Student Services or in his/her absence, the SWAFO director. For males, the prescribed uniform is beige Santana polo barong with the embroidered logo of the University, white sando inside (tucked-in), and chocolate brown slacks (straight cut). They are enjoined to wear closed black leather shoes with dark colored socks. Maong/Denim jeans of any color, cargo pants, sandals, and rubber shoes are not allowed. For females, the prescribed uniform is white blouse with school patch on the left collar, emerald green slacks (semi-straight cut), and closed black leather shoes, if socks were to be worn, plain black or skin-tone is acceptable. Students are required to wear the prescribed uniform, inside the school premises from Mondays to Fridays except on Wednesdays and Saturdays which are washdays. Students who have no classes but need to come to the University on days that are not washdays must also wear their school uniforms. Students who come to school at 5:00 p.m. onwards are allowed to enter the campus in decent civilian clothes but are required to put on their IDs. Students with National Service Training Program (NSTP)/Physical Education (PE) subjects may wear their NSTP/PE T-shirt the whole day on which these subjects are scheduled. However, PE shorts are not allowed inside the campus. Students should wear their collegiate prescribed practicum uniform and/or corporate attire during the designated day/s.
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The following are not allowed in campus.: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. all kinds of shorts and torn/worn out jeans spaghetti straps, racerback, tube blouses and dresses with plunging neckline/backless midriffs, hanging blouses, off shoulder blouses and dresses All kinds of slippers, worn out shoes skirts more than 2 inches above the knee body hugging blouses and skirts /pants/shorts/leggings haltered blouses and dresses see-through attires
For ladies only a pair of earrings is allowed to be worn. However, cross-dressing (e.g., overt gays sporting make-up and wearing female attire) on campus is not tolerated. Body piercing is likewise not allowed. 1.9 Identification Card (ID Card) Every student officially enrolled must have an identification card validated in each enrollment period and must be displayed at the middle portion of the blouse/polo while on campus. Such identification card must bear the signatures of the University Registrar and the student. Found ID cards must be surrendered at the SWAFO. Security guards, student formatores, or other persons in authority have the right to ask for the students ID cards when the need arises. In case a student has lost his ID card, s/he should: a. report the loss to any SWAFO officer as soon as possible. b. present current registration form. c. secure the Certificate of Loss Form and referral form at the SWAFO. d. apply for a new ID card at the Office of the University Registrar upon referral from the SWAFO. e. pay the necessary amount for the new identification card at the Cashier. While the new ID card is being processed, the SWAFO issues a temporary gate pass indicating the number of days such gate pass will be in effect. ID cards may only be confiscated by persons in authority when students commit a violation of school rules and regulations inflagrante delicto (caught in the act). Upon confiscation of the identification card, the person in authority will submit the same to the SWAFO which issues a temporary gate pass, good for one (1) day.
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1.10 Courtesy to Members of the Academic Community In dealing with all the members of the community, students are expected to observe the usual norms of politeness, etiquette, and courtesy. School administrators, faculty members, and support staff, in their obligation to exercise the judgment of good parents in loco parentis, may call the attention of students who display unbecoming behavior on campus or during officially sanctioned University activities outside the campus. Abusive behavior or discourtesy towards University officials, faculty, staff, student formatores, and security guards shall be dealt with appropriate disciplinary action. 1.11 Student groups who invite guests from outside the campus e.g., guest lecturers, speakers, and seminar participants are required to inform the Office of the Dean of Student Services, the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, and the respective college dean at least three (3) days before the activity. Student Representation Students may be allowed to participate in any outside activity, contest, play, band, choir, conference, congress, association, society, or group as representatives of the University or any of its recognized student organizations provided there is a written authorization from the respective college dean (for academic-related activities) and noted by the dean of Student Services. 1.13 Bulletin Boards Announcements shall be posted only on designated bulletin boards. Properly prepared posters or notices may only be posted after being noted by the Marketing Communications Office (MCO) and approved by the director of the Student Development and Activities Office. When posting an announcement on any bulletin board in any college, courtesy dictates that the college dean should be informed. a. Students who post announcements without prior approval of the said office shall be penalized accordingly. Posters and streamers from outside entities must be noted by the MCO, and then approved by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services.
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b. The standard duration of all postings is two (2) weeks. It is the responsibility of the concerned student group to remove all posted information materials after expiration date. c. Students caught defacing, mutilating, or removing posters within the validity period shall be subject to disciplinary sanctions. 1.14 Smoking Smoking is strictly prohibited within the premises of the University. (100 meters from the perimeter to any point RA9211 Tobacco Regulation Act) 1.15 Boycotting Any student who impedes, obstructs, prevents, or defeats the right and obligation of a teacher or professor to teach his subjects or the right of the students to attend classes shall be subject to disciplinary action. 1.16 Littering Meals, snacks, and drinks should be taken only in the canteen or within its immediate vicinity. However, students who wish to eat in other designated areas are advised to dispose of their wrappers, food containers, tissue papers, and the like in trash cans and not in open places. Eating inside the classroom is generally prohibited. 1.17 Proper decorum Propriety and prudence especially in conduct, manner, or appearance are expected at all times inside and outside the University. 1.18 Public Display of Affection Wholesome interaction among students is encouraged by the University. However, acts or gestures that tend to offend other members of the community are not tolerated in the campus. The following are considered offending to the members of the Lasallian community: a. kissing
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b. c. d. e. f. g. embracing necking petting sitting on somebody elses lap partners staying in dark inconspicuous places partners staying in parked vehicles with lights off and closed windows h. arm/s on hips or waist of opposite sex 1.19 Storm Signals DLSU-Dasmarias follows storm signals for both Metro Manila and Southern Luzon; that is, if storm signal number three (3) or four (4) is sounded in either area, classes in the undergraduate and graduate levels shall be automatically suspended. Offices and the entire campus shall be closed. 1.20 Floods, earthquakes, jeepney/bus strikes, coup detat, and other emergency situations Announcements by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) or by other government agencies that apply specifically only to Metro Manila concerning floods, earthquakes, transport strike, coup d etat, or other emergencies do not automatically apply to DLSU-Dasmarias. However, should the need to suspend classes arise, the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Academic Services (VCFAS) shall consider the following: a. Both the safety of students, faculty, and staff, on the one hand and the continuation of classes to ensure academic standards, on the other. b. Announcements will be made as early as possible. These will be posted at the security guard outposts in all gates and in front of the Gregoria Montoya Hall. Whenever possible, announcements over DZMM AM radio band will be made. c. If no announcement was made until five oclock in the morning, it should be assumed that classes will be held and offices will be opened. However, announcements on suspension of classes may be made later in the day. 1.21 Suspension of Classes Administration officials authorized to make decisions on suspension of classes are the Vice Chancellor for Finance and
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Administrative Services (VCFAS) and the Vice Chancellor of Academics and Research (VCAR). 1.22 Students Compliance with Classroom Policies and Procedures Students should follow the usual classroom policies and procedures as well as those set by the teacher. Students who violate such policies may be referred to the SWAFO for proper action. 1.23 Students Duty to Inform Parents/Guardians It is the duty of the students to keep their parents/guardians informed of their academic standing and the consequences of excessive absences or failures. Notices that may be sent by the University to parents/guardians are merely by way of courtesy. They do not relieve the students of their obligation to inform their parents/guardians of their standing in school. Therefore, the lack of knowledge about the students status on the part of the parents/guardians shall not be blamed on the University nor shall the latter be held responsible for such ignorance. 1.24 Use of University Facilities The University encourages students use of campus facilities for meetings as well as social, cultural, and recreational activities. Misuse or careless use of such facilities however disqualifies the students from using the same facilities in the future. Unauthorized use of facilities shall be charged with either a minor or a major offense. 1.25 Change of Residence or Civil Status Students who have transferred residence or have changed their civil status should inform in writing the Office of the University Registrar at the earliest possible time. Students are liable for incorrect information on their identification card, registration forms, and other school documents. 1.26 Campus curfew For campus security reasons, all students, except those residing in the school dormitories, should be out of the campus by 9:00 p.m. unless authorized by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services (AVCAS).
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Section 2 PROGRAM OFFERINGS

De La Salle University-Dasmarias offers various programs under its seven (7) colleges. These programs are as follows: College of Business Administration BS Accountancy BS Business Administration major in: Agribusiness Management Business Management Business and Operations Management Business Management (Evening Class) Economics Entrepreneurial Management Entrepreneurship Human Resource Development Management Management Accounting Marketing Management Marketing and Advertising Management BS Office Administration major in Office Management Associate in Office Administration College of Business Administration Graduate Studies Diploma in Business Administration Master in Business Administration Executive Program Master of Business Administration Techno Master of Business Administration Regular Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration College of Education Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Elementary Education with area of concentration in Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Elementary Education with area of concentration in Special Education Bachelor of Physical Education Bachelor of Secondary Education major in: English Filipino Social Studies Biological Science Physical Science Mathematics
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College of Education Graduate Studies Master of Arts in Education major in: Educational Management Guidance and Counseling Religious and Values Education Doctor of Education major in: Counseling Psychology Educational Management Doctor of Philosophy major in: Counseling Psychology with concentration in Community Counseling Counseling with specialization in School and Community Counseling Doctor of Philosophy in Language Education with specialization in English College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology BS Architecture BS Civil Engineering BS Computer Engineering BS Electrical Engineering BS Electronics Engineering BS Electronics and Communications Engineering BS Graphics Design and Multimedia *to be offered 1st semester, SY 2011-2012 BS Environmental and Sanitary Engineering BS Industrial Engineering BS Mechanical Engineering BS Industrial Technology Two-Year Certificate in: Automotive Technology Computer Technology Electrical Technology Industrial Electronics major in Industrial Electronics Technology College of International Hospitality Management BS Hotel and Restaurant Management BS Tourism Management College of Criminal Justice Education BS Criminology (semestral program) BS Criminology (trimester program) College of Criminal Justice Education Graduate Studies Master of Science in Criminal Justice with specialization in Criminology
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College of Liberal Arts Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism Bachelor of Arts in Communication Bachelor of Arts in Community Development Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Bachelor of Arts in Psychology College of Liberal Arts Graduate Studies Master of Arts in Teaching English Master of Arts in English as Second Language Master of Arts in Teaching - Social Sciences Master of Arts in Filipino College of Science BS Applied Mathematics BS Biology major in Human Biology BS Biology with Concentration in Environmental Science BS Medical Biology (Accelerated Program) BS Computer Science BS Information Technology Associate in Computer Science (2yrs.) with Certificate in: Programming and CISCO Networking Technology Programming and Internet Technology College of Science Graduate Studies Master of Arts in Mathematics Master of Science in Mathematics (with Thesis) Master in Mathematics (non-Thesis) Master in Science in Biology (with Thesis) Master in Biology (non-Thesis) Master of Science in Biology major in Conservation Biology (with Thesis) Master of Science in Environmental Science (with Thesis) Master in Environmental Studies (non-Thesis)
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Section 3 ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY

Admission Policies (Filipino Applicants) For Freshmen Freshmen applicants for admissions in De La Salle UniversityDasmarias must: a. have satisfactorily completed their secondary education or its equivalent; b. have met the stanine scores required by the program the student wishes to enroll; c. be of good moral character; and d. recommended by the School Principal or Guidance Counselor.
For Transferee/Second Course Takers A student with previous college work wishing to transfer to De La Salle University-Dasmarias must: a. have passed the interview and evaluation by the respective Deans or Department Chairs; b. have passed the qualifying exam given by the respective departments (Accountancy, Architecture, Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology programs); c. have met the stanine scores required by the program the student wishes to enroll; and d. be of good moral character.
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Admission Policies (Foreign Applicants)
For Freshmen Foreign freshmen applicants for admissions in De La Salle UniversityDasmarias must: a. have satisfactorily completed their secondary education or its equivalent; b. have passed the interview by the Office of the University Registrar; c. have passed the English Proficiency Examination; d. have met the stanine scores required by the program the student wishes to enroll; e. be of good moral character; and f. recommended by the School Principal or Guidance Counselor.
For Transferee/Second Course Takers A foreign student with previous college work wishing to transfer to De La Salle University-Dasmarias must: a. have passed the interview by the Office of the University Registrar; b. have passed the interview and evaluation by the respective Deans and Department Chairs; c. have passed the English Proficiency Examination; d. have passed the qualifying exam given by the respective departments (Accountancy, Architecture, Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology programs); e. have met the stanine scores required by the program the student wishes to enroll; and f. be of good moral character.
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3.1. Freshmen Requirements and Procedures (Filipino Applicants)
3.1.1 Requirements for application a. filled-out application form; b. 1 pc. 2x2 picture and 1 pc. 1x1 picture; and c. F-138 (for those who stopped after fourth year, present original copy) 3.1.2 Requirements for confirmation a. form 138 (4th year high school card) b. original certificate of good moral and recommendation letter c. 3 pcs. 2x2 pictures / 6 pcs. 2x2 pictures (for Criminology students only) d. photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate e. photocopy of Police/NBI clearance (for Criminology students only)
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3.1.3. Procedure for application
COUNTER 17 Secure Application Form Submit accomplished Application Form. (For those who stopped after fourth year, please present original F-138) Note: Incomplete requirements shall not be accepted Claim Payment Slip
Present Payment Slip and pay the Application/Entrance Exam Fee Note: Application/Entrance Exam Fee is NON-REFUNDABLE
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Present Official Receipt and submit Payment Slip Secure Entrance Test Permit Check the Examination Schedule
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Take the Entrance Exam as Scheduled

Present the Entrance Test Permit Take the Test Confirm the Schedule of Release of Test Results
Present the claim stub on the date of release of test result
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3.2 Freshmen Application Requirements and Procedure (Foreign Applicants)
3.2.1 Requirements for application a. accomplished Interview Slip and Track Clearance Form; b. filled-out Application Form; c. photocopy of Good Moral Character; d. Transcript of Records or Form 138 (4th year high school card) 3.2.2. Requirements for confirmation a. Form 138 (4th year high school card / official authenticated grades) b. original certificate of Good Moral and Recommendation Letter c. 3 pcs. 2x2 pictures / 6 pcs. 2x2 pictures (for Criminology students) d. photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate e. photocopy of Police/NBI Clearance
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COUNTER 17 Students Admissions Office (SAdO) Secure Interview Slip and Track Clearance Form
Office of the University Registrar Interview with the University Registrar
COUNTER 16 Accounting Office Pay Testing Fee
COUNTER 20 Institutional Testing and Evaluation Office (ITEO) Present Clearance Form signed by the University Registrar Secure Payment Slip/Test Permit
GMH 201, 2nd Floor Testing Room Present the Official Receipt and Entrance Test Permit Take the Language Test as scheduled Confirm the Schedule of Release of Test Result COUNTER 17 Student Admissions Office (SAdO) Present Certificate of Participation issued by LLC Secure Application Form Submit accomplished Application Form (Or photocopy of Certificate of Good Moral) Claim Payment Slip
JFH 306B, 3rd Floor Language Learning Center (LLC) Interview with the Director of LLC (Result of the test shall be discussed here)
If PASSED Take Conversational English as scheduled If FAILED Take Intensive Language Proficiency Program as scheduled
COUNTER 16 Accounting Office Present Payment Slip and pay the Application / Entrance Exam Fee ($50) (Non refundable) COUNTER 17 Student Admissions Office Present the Claim Stub on the date of the release of test result
COUNTER 17 Student Admissions Office (SAdO) Present the Official Receipt and submit Payment Slip Secure Entrance Test Permit Check the Examination Schedule Take the Entrance Exam as Scheduled Present the Entrance Test Permit Take the Test Confirm the Schedule of Release of Test Result
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Dean/Associate Dean/Chair Present Interview Slip and Test Result together with Transcript of Records/F-138 PASSED FAILED Choose another course
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3.3 Application Requirements and Procedure for Transferees and Second Course Takers
3.3.1 Requirements for application a. b. c. d. filled-out Application Form accomplished Interview slip and Referral slip Curriculum Checklist photocopy of Transcript of Records or Certification of Grades e. photocopy of Certificate of Good Moral Character
3.3.2 Requirements for confirmation a. b. c. d. e. f. g. result of entrance exam honorable dismissal transcript of records original certificate of good moral 3 pcs. 2x2 picture photocopy of NSO Birth certificate photocopy of Police/NBI clearance (for criminology students only)
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Procedure for application
COUNTER 17 Secure Interview Slip and submit accomplished Interview Slip (for Foreign Applicants only) Secure Referral Slip for Transferees
College Dean/Associate Dean/Chairs Office Present Referral Slip for Transferees and Photocopy of Transcript of Records or Certification of Grades for the interview
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COUNTER 17 Present Referral Slip Secure Application Form
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Dean/Associate Dean/Chair recommends you to take another course Go back to Step 1
COUNTER 17 Submit accomplished Application Form together with the Referral Slip and Photocopy of TOR Note: Incomplete requirements shall not be accepted Claim Payment Slip
COUNTER 16 Present Payment Slip and pay the Application/Entrance Exam Fee Note: Application/Entrance Exam Fee is NON-REFUNDABLE COUNTER 17 Present the Official Receipt and submit Payment Slip Secure Entrance Test Permit and Check the Examination Schedule
Counter 20 (GMH 201 TESTING ROOM) Present the Entrance Test Permit and take the Test Confirm the Schedule of Release of Test Result
COUNTER 17 Present the claim stub on the date of release of test result Claim Test Result
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Application Requirements and Procedure for Uniters and Graduate Studies
3.4.1. Requirements a. filled out Application Form b. original and photocopy of Transcript of Records with Special Order (S.O.) c. four (4) latest passport size pictures with white background d. 2 pcs. photocopy of college diploma for masteral applicants; and both college and masters degree diplomas for doctoral applicants e. original and photocopy of NSO birth certificate f. original and photocopy of NSO marriage certificate (for married female applicants) g. photocopy and original recommendation letters from two individual personalities h. original and photocopy of certificate of employment (from present employer) i. 2 pcs. photocopy of business permit (if self-employed) Note: Items A-C: CTP applicants A-I: for graduate student-applicants
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3.4.2 Procedure
Counter 17 Submit original and photocopy of requirements and accomplished application form Secure payment slip for academic folder Secure referral slip for entrance exam (for non-DLSU-D graduates under COE, CLA, COS Graduate Studies)
Non-DLSU-D Graduates Counter 20 Secure entrance exam payment slip
DLSU-D Graduates Counter 16 Present payment slip and pay for academic folder
Counter 16 Present payment slip and pay for entrance exam fee (for Non-DLSU-D graduates under COE, CLA and COS Graduate studies
Counter 17 Present official receipt and claim academic folder Secure student number and enrollment permit
Counter 20 Secure entrance permit Take entrance examination as scheduled
Graduate Studies Office Claim entrance test result as scheduled
Counter 17 Present official receipt and claim academic folder Secure student number and enrollment permit
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3.5. Application Requirements and Procedure for Re-enrollees
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Requirements for application a. accomplished referral slip b. photocopy of previous registration form c. photocopy of report of grades
COUNTER 17 Secure Referral Slip COUNTERS 6 and 12 Present Referral Slip DEANS/CHAIRS OFFICE Proceed to Deans/Chairs Office (Present Referral Slip together with the Registration Form and/or copy of Grades for the interview)
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COUNTER 17 Submit accomplished Referral Slip Claim Enrollment Permit END
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3.6. Application Requirements and Procedure for Cross-enrollees 3.6.1 Requirements for application a. accomplished referral slip to Registrars office b. filled-out application form for cross-enrollees 3.6.2 Procedure for application
COUNTER 1 (Office of the University Registrar)
Secure Referral Slip for Cross-Enrollees
COUNTER 17 (Student Admissions Office) Submit Referral Slip for Cross-Enrollees Secure Application Form for CrossEnrollees Submit accomplished Application Form COUNTER 1 Present Student Number Secure Enrollment Permit Observe Enrollment Procedure COUNTER 17 Present the original and photocopy of the Registration Form
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Section 4 ENROLLMENT MATTERS

Enrollment Guidelines
A. Curriculum Flowchart Students maintain a curriculum flowchart where they record their grades every end of the semester and/or summer. During the colleges Pre-Registration Period, the updated curriculum flowchart is presented to his adviser, chair and/or associate dean to facilitate evaluation of subjects taken and units earned, as well as the subjects to be taken in the ensuing semester/s. B. Pre-requisite Subject/s Pre-requisite subjects should be strictly followed, e.g. ENGL100 ahead of all other English subjects. However, a student may be allowed to simultaneously enroll in pre-requisite under the following conditions: 1. when the pre-requisite is a repeated subject and when the student is graduating at the end of the school term; 2. when it is approved by the University Registrar. C. National Service Training Program (NSTP) All students are required to complete six (6) units of National Service Training Program (NSTP). NSTP subjects should be completed at the end of first semester of the second curriculum year. D. Physical Education (PE) All students are required to complete eight (8) units of Physical Education (PE) subjects. PE subjects should be completed at the end of second semester of the second curriculum year. E. INTRO All freshmen and transferees are required to complete INTR101 and INTR102 during the first and second semesters respectively preferably on the 1st curriculum year. F. Academic Load Regular academic load per semester should not exceed the number of units prescribed in the approved curriculum. During the summer term, a student can enroll up to a maximum load of nine (9) units only.
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G. Overload Graduating students may be given an overload not exceeding six (6) units, in excess of the normal load specified in the curriculum during the regular semester and three (3) units during the summer term. ENROLLMENT POLICIES General Policy 1. A student is considered officially enrolled after s/he has made full payment or initial payment as mandated by the Accounting Office and has his/her Certificate of Registration form cut at the Accounting Office. The original copy of registration form will be given to the student. 2. A student cannot make any modifications or new transactions if s/he has not completed yet transaction one (1), which means payment of fees. Specific Policy 1. Students are only allowed up to third transaction to change their schedules. In excess of this, the student shall accomplish the Enrollment Transaction Form subject for the consideration of the Office of the University Registrar. 2. A student with unpaid balance or old account is not allowed to enroll if s/he is not cleared by the Accounting Office. 3. A foreign student shall be put on-hold and shall only be cleared upon presentation of his/her certificate of eligibility. Adding/Dropping of Subjects 1. Student secures Adding/Dropping Form 1-A. 2. Adviser checks/approves the subjects to be added/dropped and the total number of units. 3. Adviser and Associate Dean sign the form. The signature of the subject teacher is needed when a student drops his/her subjects, however the Department Chair and/or the Associate Dean may sign for the subject teacher if the student has not yet attended the 1st session. 4. Student proceeds to Office of the University Registrar for encoding. 5. Office of the University Registrar releases the updated Certificate of Registration.
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Cross-Enrollment (Dasma URL/Registrar) A student is allowed to cross-enroll in another school only on the following conditions: 1. The student is graduating during the current semester or summer term. 2. The subject to be cross-enrolled is not offered at DLSU-Dasmarias and has the same description and number of units as that offered in another school. 3. The school where the students will enroll is at least at par with the quality of education that DLSU-D is known for. A student who wishes to cross-enroll in another school should seek the endorsement of the college dean while the University Registrar approves the cross-enrollment and releases the permit. The cross-enrollment slip should be properly filled out. Withdrawal of Enrollment/Dropping of Subjects Students currently enrolled in DLSU-Dasmarias who wish to withdraw their enrollment, effectively ending their status as matriculated students must get a dropping form from the Office of the University Registrar. An appointment should be made with the Class Adviser to have an exit interview and to complete the required form. Claims for refunds are made according to the memorandum from the Commission on Higher Education. Also, refer to the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools Art. 13 Student Admissions, Sec. 66. The student will be charged based on the total assessment using the following rates: 10% If the student drops during the 1st week of classes 20% If the student drops during the 2nd week of classes 100% If the student drops after the 2nd week of classes Returnee/Re-enrollee A returnee or re-enrollee is a student who has returned after a leave of absence. The following are the steps a student will follow should s/he reenroll: 1. Get a Re-enrollee form from the Student Admissions Office where the student will also be interviewed. 2. Go to Counter 6 of the Office of the University Registrar to verify his/her records. 3. Go to Counter 12 of the Accounting Office to check his/her financial status.
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4. If s/he is cleared at Counters 6 and 12, the Student Admissions Office will send the student for interview at his/her former College Dean/Department Chair. 5. If a student passes the interview, s/he will go back to the Student Admissions Office to get the enrollment permit. 6. The student will proceed to the College Dean/ Department Chair for advising of subjects to be enrolled. The Dean/Chair will provide the student with the current curriculum and advise the student to have the subjects taken and passed be credited. S/he then proceeds to the enrollment venue. Shifting A student may be allowed to change or recommended to change to another curriculum. This is termed as shifting and this must be filed two (2) weeks before enrollment. The student who will shift to another course should: 1. Secure and fill out the Shifting Form at Counter 1. 2. Obtain his/her grade point average from the corresponding Records Verifier. 3. Go to his/her present Dean/Associate Dean who signifies that the student is allowed to shift to another course. 4. Proceed to the Associate Dean of the College s/he is shifting to for the evaluation of records and availability of slots. The Dean will sign the shifting form upon the recommendation of the Associate Dean. 5. Go back to counter 1 for the Advising Form. Foreign Students Foreign students who wish to apply for admission are required to consult with the liaison officer of the Office of the University Registrar regarding requirements of the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation, and the Department of Foreign Affairs. They may also send a letter of inquiry to the Office of the University Registrar. Permanent aliens need to present a verified Alien Certificate of Registration. The registrar evaluates the eligibility of student applicants who graduated from schools abroad. A foreign student applicant who does not speak English as a second language is required to take the proficiency test in English. After passing the proficiency test and/or the college entrance test, the applicant follows the procedure outlined for incoming local students.
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Section 5 FINANCIAL INFORMATION

5.1 Student Transactions Students should transact at the transaction area at counters 11 & 12 for the following: Assessment of fees Request for Statement of Account Examination permits Request for refund of excess payments Student clearance
5.2 Enrollment / Payment of Fees 5.2.1 Students should pay at the transaction area at counters 14, 15 & 16 only. The term regular fees include tuition, laboratory, miscellaneous (Registration fee, Library fee, Medical/Dental fee, Student Services fee, Athletic and Developmental fee), and other fees to be paid by the students in connection with their enrollment in the University. A student may pay in full or in installment. If payment will be made in installment, the payment scheme will be: 40% 30% 30% of tuition and fees upon enrollment of tuition and fees on or before the preliminary examination of tuition and fees or the balance on or before the midterm examination 50% of tuition and fees upon enrollment 50% of tuition and fees on or before the midterm examination.
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A student is considered enrolled if he paid at least the down payment during enrollment. A student may pay in cash or in cheque. However, a student will no longer be allowed to pay in check if it was returned by the
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bank for any reason and a penalty will be imposed for the returned check. 5.2.6 5.2.7 Penalty for late enrollment starts on the first day of classes. Payments through cheques for account balances will not be accepted three (3) weeks before the final examination period. Payments through cheques will not be accepted for old account balances. Payments through accredited banking facilities are accepted. The list of accredited banks can be obtained from the Treasury Office.
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Withdrawal, Leave of Absence or Dropping of Subjects with Refund 5.4.1 Claims for refund are made according to the memorandum from the Department of Education, Culture and Sports/Commission on Higher Education which states that:
When a student registers in a school, it is understood that he is enrolling for the entire school year for elementary and secondary courses, and for the entire semester for collegiate courses. Within two weeks after the beginning of classes, anyone who has already paid pertinent tuition and other fees in full or for any length of time
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longer than one month maybe charged ten percent of the total amount due for the term if he withdraws within the first week of classes regardless of whether or not he has actually attended classes. The student may be charged all the school fees in full if he withdraws anytime after the second week of classes. However, if the transfer or withdrawal is due to justifiable reasons, the student will be charged the pertinent fees only up to and including the last month of attendance. (Also refer to the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools Art. 13 Student Admissions, Sec. 66) 5.4.2 The student will be charged based on the total assessment using the following rates: 10% 20% 100% 5.4.3 If the student drops during the 1st week of classes If the student drops during the 2nd week of classes If the student drops after the 2nd week of classes
The student must be cleared from all accountabilities before the application for Leave of Absence will be processed.
5.5 Students Refund 5.5.1 Refund for excess payment for the semester will be processed only upon request. The following are the documents to be submitted at the student accounts counter: - Original registration form - Original official receipts - Dropping Form The excess amount will be credited to the account of the student for the next semester if no request for refund was made. Students refund should be made payable to the parents or guardian. A valid ID of the parent or guardian and an authorization letter should be presented if the student will be the one to claim the cheques.
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Section 6 ATTENDANCE
6.1 The name of a student who is officially enrolled appears in the final class list provided by the Office of the University Registrar. Prompt and regular attendance in all classes is required of all students from the first meeting of every course to the end of the semester. The maximum allowable number of absences of a student per semester is 20% of the number of class hours. For instance, 20% of 54 hours is 11 hours. A student shall be given a grade of 0.00 if s/he incurs absences more than the allowable percentage of class hours. A student is considered absent if s/he arrived after the: a. first 15 minutes for a one hour class b. first 25 minutes for a one and a half-hour class c. first 30 minutes for a two-hour class d. first 45 minutes for a three-hour class 6.3 A student who comes late for class receives one-third absence if s/he arrived in class within the time schedule described above. A one-third (1/3) absence may be added to another two-third (2/3) absence to make a full absence. Although members of the faculty are expected to begin their classes promptly, sometimes, unavoidable circumstances may cause some faculty members to be late for class. In such cases, the following guidelines are to be observed: a. For a one-hour class, students should leave the classroom only after 15 minutes has passed; for a one and a half hour class, students should leave after 25 minutes has passed; for a twohour class, students should leave after 30 minutes has passed; and for a three-hour class, students should leave after 45 minutes. b. Faculty members arriving late within the time schedule may mark absent students who leave their classes earlier than the prescribed time. Students should not be marked absent during make-up classes. No academic requirements shall be imposed upon students on make-up class day. Meetings missed by late enrollees ( as reflected in the Certificate of Registration) due to valid reasons, such as sickness, accidents, financial difficulties, conflict in schedule, and late subject offering
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should not be counted as absences. Checking of attendance shall be based on the date of registration. 6.7 Approved Absences An approved absence is an absence not credited against the student and that no grade deduction is made. The following are considered approved absences: a. When a student represents his/her college in institutional or collegiate academic activities inside the University as recommended by the Chair or unit head and approved by the college dean; and b. When a student is asked to represent the University in any activity, endorsement for approved absences must be made by the concerned unit head or college dean and approved by the dean of Student Services. (See Section 20 on Guidelines for faculty consideration) 6.8 Absences due to sickness duly certified by a doctor, parent, or guardian are not considered approved absences. However, the faculty member should give special consideration on absences due to sickness before giving the student a grade of 0.0. A student is held responsible for all lessons and assignments that she missed during his/her absence. Leave of Absence A student who, for any reason cannot enroll at any semester, should file a Leave of Absence (LOA) at the office of the college dean. Such leave of absence is good for a maximum of one year. If the student failed to enroll after the leave expires, his/her slot will be given to a student who wishes to be in the program. A student may file a leave of absence (LOA) even after the deadline for dropping a course if the absence is due to serious illness, serious or debilitating accident, pregnancy, or serious financial losses of the family. A student who is officially under LOA is not allowed to enroll in any other degree program in any school or HEI. A student may be granted a maximum of only two (2) LOAs (CEAP Registrar Manual 2009, p. 48). Filing of LOA will be done until the end of Prelim Period. If a student does not file an LOA within the specified period, s/he will be considered on Absence Without Leave (AWOL).
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Section 7 EXAMINATIONS
7.1 Major Examinations during regular semesters include the prelims, midterms, and finals and during summer term midterms and finals. Physical Education, National Service Training Program (NSTP), and Laboratory examinations are administered the week before the regular examination week. Examination permits are required in every major examination. Such permits are secured from the Accounting Office. Students are expected to come on time during examination days. Consideration maybe given to a student who arrives within the first 15 minutes provided that no other student has finished taking the exam. In case of conflict in examination schedules, examination in General Education (GE) subjects takes priority over major subjects. Students who failed to take any of the three major examinations may apply for a special examination which faculty members usually administer during the week immediately after the last day of the regular examination schedule. In applying for special examination, the students are advised to adhere to the following procedures: a. The special examination has to be taken at the most three (3) days before the deadline for submission of grades. b. The student requests a special examination from his/her professor/instructor. He fills out a Request Form for Special Examination obtained from the Office of the University Registrar. c. The accomplished form together with the supporting documents (medical certificate, affidavit, etc.) is submitted to the professor/instructor concerned for notation. d. The student then brings the form with the attached document/s to the dean of the college where s/he belongs for approval. e. Once approved by the college dean, s/he then proceeds to the Cashier to settle the special examination fee. f. The student goes back to his/her professor/instructor and submits the accomplished form together with the official receipt. g. The professor/instructor prepares the special examination and administers the same on a scheduled date and time. 7.6 If the student still fails to take the special examination on time, the professor/instructor may compute his/her grade with a 0.0 grade for the missed examination component.
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Section 8 GRADING SYSTEM

At the end of every semester, the academic performance of the student shall be computed using the Absolute Grading System. Grade Point 4.00 3.75 3.50 3.25 3.00 2.75 2.50 2.25 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 0.00 N.C 8.1 Percentage 98-100 95-97 92-94 89-91 86-88 83-85 80-82 77-79 74-76 71-73 68-70 64-67 60-63 Below 60 No Credit
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A student is marked officially dropped (O.D.) if s/he followed dropping procedure prescribed by the Office of the University Registrar. A student is given N.C. if his/her name appears in the class list but s/he failed to show up in the class. A grade of 0.00 (Failed) is given for the following reasons: a. Inability to satisfy the minimum requirements of the subject/s b. Excessive absences c. Cheating (refer to section 16 of this handbook) The approved form for dropping a subject should be presented by the student to his/her professor/instructor. Otherwise, the students shall be given a grade of 0.00. Change of Grade A change of grade by the teacher may be allowed only if there was a mistake in the computation of the final grade. However, the change must be substantiated by necessary documents namely, the class record, the final examination paper, and other related documents.
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8.5 Only grades in academic courses are included in the computation of the semestral grade point average (GPA) or the overall grade point average. The GPA may be obtained through the following procedures: a. Multiply the credit for each course by the corresponding grade point to get the equivalent points. b. Add all the equivalent points to get the total: and c. Divide the total equivalent points by the total number of credit units during the semester up to three decimal places, then, round off to two decimal places. Example: The GPA and the overall GPA are computed up to three (3) decimal places only. The third decimal place is automatically dropped after rounding off. No rounding off of numbers is allowed thereafter. Courses SOCSCI106 MATH111 ENGL101 SOSC102 PHL103 FILI101 Grade Points 3.25 2.75 3.5 3.00 2.5 3.50 Credit Units 3 3 3 3 3 3 ---------18 55.50 ---------18 Equivalent Points 9.75 8.25 10.50 9.00 7.50 10.50 ----------55.50
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(NSTP) are not included. However, the grades in these subjects must all be passed. 8.10 Preliminary and midterm grades shall be distributed by the faculty members two (2) weeks after the major examination. 8.11 Grades can be viewed through Student Portal. S/He may print the copy of grades. This copy of grades is not official unless certified by the Office of the University Registrar. In case there is a discrepancy between the grade recorded on the grading sheet and the grade reported to the student, the grade reflected in the grading sheet shall be considered official and final. 8.12 The notation grade in progress of undergraduate students may only be used by a faculty in any one of the following cases: a. Thesis-Related. When a student has successfully defended his/her thesis/paper but fails to submit the required hardbound/cd copies. b. Practicum Deficiency. When a student has incomplete practicum hours. c. Absence. When a student fails to take the final examination due to absences as defined by 6.7 (approved absences) and 6.8(sickness duly certified by authority) of Section 6 of the Student Handbook. d. Academic-Related Violation. When a student allegedly commits a violation related to academics (i.e. cheating as stipulated in the Student Handbook) in the subject handled by the teacher and has a pending case with SWAFO.
Duration: In cases a to d, a non-graduating student must submit/complete the deficiency within the succeeding semester. Further, for case d, grade may only be released upon clearance from SWAFO. Upon completion/clearance, the teacher shall compute his/her final grade and file a Special Report of Grade (SRG). Otherwise, a grade of 0.0 may be given by the end of the succeeding semester and the student will be asked to re-enroll.
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Section 9 HONORS LIST

9.1 A student with excellent grades in all academic subjects for both degree and non-degree courses deserve recognition through being included in the publication of the Honors List at the end of every semester of each school year. To qualify for the Honors List, a student should meet the following criteria: a. A minimum academic load as prescribed in the curriculum during the semester i.e., must not drop any subject prescribed in the curriculum. b. No grades lower than 3.00 in any academic subject. c. Must have passed NSTP, YESP and INTRO subjects; and d. Must not have been found guilty of having committed a major offense. 9.2 Students who get a GPA of 3.50 qualify for First Honors, and those with GPA of 3.00-3.49 qualify for Second Honors. The Honors List is prepared by the Office of the University Registrar and a copy is furnished to all college deans. The list is posted at the college. Certificates of Recognition are sent to the respective colleges for distribution.
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Section 10 RETENTION POLICY

The University Retention Policy is summarized as follows: a. A student who accumulates 24 academic units of failures at the end of the semester of any school year is considered ineligible to enroll in the succeeding semester. However, if there were only 48 academic units left before graduation, the student would still be allowed to enroll provided a de-loading of three (3) academic units is made to allow for a better academic performance during the semester. The corresponding units of subjects retaken and then passed with a grade of 2.00 or better shall be deducted from the accumulated units of failures. The failing mark however will still appear in the official transcript of records.
http://www.dasma.dlsu.edu.ph/registrar/studentlinks/retentionpolicy.asp
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Section 11 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

11.1 No student shall be recommended for graduation unless s/he has complied with all the requirements and other prerequisites prescribed for graduation, that is: a. s/he has passed all the subjects specified in the curriculum of his/her degree program; and b. s/he has formally applied for graduation. 11.2 All candidates for graduation should pay the necessary graduation fee before participating in the graduation ceremonies and/or before s/he will be cleared by the Accounting Office.
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Section 12 GRADUATION WITH HONORS

12.1 Students who have maintained the required academic standards may be recommended by the Honors and Awards Committee for graduation with honors. a. In order to graduate with honors, a student must not have a grade below 3.00 or its equivalent in all academic subjects taken inside and outside the University. b. A student must have earned 80% of total credits in the University. c. Grades in National Service Training Program, YESP and INTRO subjects are not considered in the computation of the GPA but should all be PASSED. The GPA of a graduating student refers to the cumulative GPA. The following cumulative GPA requirements apply to students graduating with honors for degree courses. Honors Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude GPA 3.76 - 4.00 3.51 - 3.75 3.26 - 3.50
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Grades in all academic subjects in the program enrolled in the University shall be considered in the computation of the GPA.
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Section 13 STUDENT CLEARANCE

13.1 Student clearance is a strict requirement upon filing of request for school records at the Office of the University Registrar as proof that a student is cleared of all his/her administrative accountabilities and other financial obligations to the University. Procedure a. Student fills out the Student Clearance Form available at the Counter 1 of the Office of the University Registrar. b. The student proceeds to secure the signatures of the unit heads indicated in the form. c. Once completed, the student presents the clearance to the Office of the University Registrar so that the amount to be paid for the documents requested may be indicated. d. The student goes to the cashier to settle the fees and goes back to the Office of the University Registrar to present the official proof of payment/receipt. e. The clerk in-charge stamps the release date of the document requested on the duplicate copy of the clearance.
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Section 14 Scholarship Program for Educational Assistance and Development (SPREAD)

In fulfillment of its mission to be a resource for the Church and the Nation, De La Salle University-Dasmarias extends financial assistance to deserving undergraduate and graduate students. The funds that mostly come from the general budget are supplemented by donations from agencies or foundations that have continually supported the financial program. 14.1 Internally Funded Scholarship 14.1.1 Financial Aid Grant (FAG) Interested students may apply for financial aid through the In-charge, Scholarship. The amount of financial aid in the form of tuition discounts is determined by the SPREAD Committee. Following are the forms of tuition discounts: 14.1.1.1. 100% Tuition and Laboratory Discounts First and second year grantees of 100% discount on tuition and laboratory fees are required to render a minimum of 180 service hours. Third and fourth year students who are granted 100% discount should complete a minimum of 100 hours. 14.1.1.2. 50% Tuition and Laboratory Discounts First and second year grantees of 50% discount on tuition and laboratory fees should complete a minimum of 90 service hours. Third and fourth year students should complete a minimum of 50 service hours. 14.1.1.3. Student Assistantship Program (SAP) The Student Assistantship Program is another form of financial assistance whereby grantees avail of a full discount on tuition, laboratory, and miscellaneous fees. A student assistants should complete 320 service hours at any unit in DLSUDasmarias. All grantees must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 with no failing mark in any
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subject to qualify for renewal of financial assistance in the following semester. 14.1.2 Financial Aid for Student Trainees (FAST) Tuition fee adjustment is given per semester to qualified applicants of the Financial Aid for Student Trainees (FAST). Students under this grant assist in the execution of enrollment procedures and policies. There is no grade point requirement for applying and granting FAST however, students must have no failing mark in any subject to qualify for the program. Relatives up to the second (2nd) degree of consanguinity or affinity of any contractual, part-time, full-time permanent and probationary employees of DLSU-D are not allowed to apply for FAST. The number of grantees is based on the availability of funds. 14.1.3 Tuition Discounts for Editors of Heraldo Filipino (HF), Athletes, ROTC Officers, USC Officers, Rondalla Members, and Performing Arts Group (PAG) Members Up to 100% discount on tuition and laboratory fees may be given to the editors and deserving members of the editorial staff of Heraldo Filipino (HF), the official student publication of DLSU-Dasmarias, the Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) officers; the University Student Council (USC) officers; the members of the varsity team (in certain sports as officially determined by the Sports Development Office); the members of the Performing Arts Group (PAG), upon recommendation of the Dean of Student Services; and Rondalla members, upon recommendation of the Dean of College of Education subject to the approval of the SPREAD Committee. 14.2 Academic Scholarship 14.2.1 Entrance scholarships are extended to valedictorians and salutatorians of all secondary schools recognized by the Department of Education. Valedictorians receive a full discount on tuition while salutatorians receive 50% discount. Entrance scholarships are extended to valedictorians and salutatorians from any Dep-Ed recognized secondary schools who belong to a batch of more than 24 graduates (duly certified by the principal).
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14.2.2 Scholarship may be given to upperclassmen as long as there are available slots. They should meet the following requirements: No grade below 3.0 in any academic subject and a weighted average of 3.75 or higher = 100% Tuition fee discount No grade below 3.0 in any academic subject and a weighted average of 3.50-3.74 = 75% tuition discount No grade below 3.0 in any academic subject and weighted average of 3.25-3.49 = 50% tuition discount
Note: Section 8.9 and 9.1.b rule shall apply to academic scholarship application.
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Some sectors of the University that sponsor scholarships are the Parents of La Salle Cavite (POLCA), DLSU-D Alumni Association, University Student Council (USC), Heraldo Filipino (HF) and some college student councils. 14.3 Externally Funded Scholarship Various scholarships sponsored by organizations sourced through the Office Vice Chancellor for Mission, External Affairs and Development (VCMEAD) are granted to economically deprived students subject to the approval of the SPREAD Committee. The following are to be prepared by all applicants on top of the requirements set by individual sponsors: Accomplished SPREAD Application Form Accomplished Financial Information Sheet Letter from parent/guardian to support the need for financial assistance Parents latest Income Tax Return (ITR) or an affidavit of nonfiling of ITR (stating the job and estimated monthly income) Photocopy of 4th Year high school grades (for freshmen)/ Report of Grades obtained during the previous semester (for upperclassmen) as certified by the Registrar Letter of recommendation for financial assistance from the high school principal or guidance counselor (for freshmen)/ recommendation from the Dean (for upperclassmen) Honors/awards/recognition received in high school (for incoming freshmen)
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Latest 2x2 colored ID picture (3 copies) Vicinity sketch of residence DLSU-D Entrance Test Result (for incoming freshmen) Time Record and Performance Evaluation Report (for old financial aid grantee) One (1) long folder with fastener (for new applicants)
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Section 15 STUDENT SERVICES

DLSU-D believes in holistic development. While innovative classes and lectures strengthen academic excellence, the Office of Student Services (OSS) supervises the extra-curricular activities and various student development programs. Under the OSS are the Student Wellness Center (SWC), National Service Training Program (NSTP) Office (Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)), Sports Development Office (SDO), Student Development and Activities Office (SDAO) (Council of Student Organizations (CSO), Cultural Arts Office (CAO), International Students Office (ISO), Student Commission on Election (SCE), University Student Council (USC)), Student Publications Office (SPO) (Vicissitude, Heraldo Filipino, University Student Council publications; and collegiate and departmental student publications), and Students Welfare and Formation Office (SWAFO).
Section 15-A) Student Wellness Center

The Student Wellness Center (SWC) seeks to integrate the six dimensions of student life physical, intellectual, emotional, occupational, social, spiritual, and environmental. It takes a more proactive stance by facilitating the students fuller appreciation of their potentials, strengths, resources, and sense of agency. It aims to help the students successfully go through the different constellations of development, namely: developing competence, managing emotions, moving through autonomy toward interdependence, developing mature interpersonal relationships, establishing identity, developing purpose and developing integrity. This, along the desire to foster a university life atmosphere that enhances the students sense of wellness. 15-A.1. Services The SWC offers the following services to help the students achieve holistic wellness and to face lifes challenges, stresses and opportunities to their maximum advantage and satisfaction. Psycho-education Services this is the preventive component of the program. It aims to facilitate students personal empowerment and to help promote college success through academic adjustment and achievement, prevention activities, information generation and sharing, advocacy, as well as wellness, life skills and interests enhancement.
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Career Services this centers on the students career planning, development and education. It encompasses, among other things, the systematic assessment of their attitudes, interests, personality, needs, values, skills, personal mission or goals, their work or career options, as well as their decision on which career path to take. Counseling and Therapy Services this is the responsive or intervention component of the program. It is designed to meet the immediate personal, social, emotional, physical or psychological needs and concerns of individual students. Such needs may require counseling/therapy, crisis intervention, consultation, or referrals which may be done individually or in groups. Testing and Inventory Services this is a built-in service which focuses on psychological assessment/testing of students as need arises. Complementing the other services, this aims to assist students in understanding, monitoring, managing, and planning their developments in terms of their goals, values, adjustments, abilities, interests and competencies, achievements and aptitudes. Extension Services this expresses our desire to continue in fostering pro-social behaviors among our students and within our ranks, which, we hope to do in partnerships with other individuals and groups. This is also to strengthen and systematize our responses to the calls from the margins of society. In doing so, we hope to inspire each one to commit to causes larger than ones self. Research, Data Management and Evaluation this is a system support service which seeks to maintain, enhance and support the total operation of the program. It aims to coordinate and support (if appropriate) research activities of counselors and to manage all relevant student information. It also facilitates the development of appropriate evaluation tools to be used in assessing the different dimensions of the SWC program implementation.
15-A.2. Organization/faculty The SWC is composed of duly licensed/certified, academicallyprepared and professionally trained counselors and psychologists who are housed in the different satellite offices. It is headed by a director who, together with the guidance counselors and psychologists, coordinates with the deans of the seven colleges of the university for the implementation of the SWC program. The counselors and psychologists are specifically assigned according to their area of specialization to ensure the most competent delivery of services to the student clientele.
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15 B) National Service Training Program (NSTP)
The National Service Training Program is aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness among students by developing the ethics of services and patriotism while undergoing any of the two (2) program components designed to enhance the youths active contribution to the general welfare of the nation. The two program components are: Civic Welfare Training Services (CWTS) deals with activities contributory to the general welfare and the betterment of life of the members of the community. It also helps in the enhancement of CWTS social services especially those devoted to improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation, and morale. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) designed to provide military training to tertiary level students to motivate, train, and mobilize them for national defense preparedness. Freshmen attend NSTP orientation for them to be able to choose which NSTP component to enroll in. Shifting from one component to another is not allowed. Graduates of CWTS of the NSTP belong to the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) and could be tapped by the state for literacy and civic welfare activities through the joint efforts of the Department of National Defense (DND), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in cooperation with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and other concerned agencies/association. All incoming freshmen enrolled in any baccalaureate and in any two (2) year technical-vocational or associate courses are required to complete the NSTP component as a prerequisite for graduation. A program component shall be completed for an academic period of two (2) semesters. It shall be credited three (3) units per semester. Graduates of the ROTC program shall be part of the National Service Reserve Corps and the Citizen Armed Forces pursuant to RA9163, subject to the requirements of the DND. Students are required, as much as possible to complete their NSTP requirement during their first curriculum year.
Section 15 C) Sports Development Office (SDO)

The Sports Development Office (SDO) is tasked with promoting physical wellness for students by providing them with opportunities for developing themselves physically specially in the field of sports.
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Under the SDO are different varsity groups and opportunities for physical wellness like the Intramurals. Following SDO and Scholarship Program for Educational Assistance and Development (SPREAD) procedures, selected (especially recruited athletes) members of the varsity team enjoy scholarship grants and other privileges as provided for in Section 14 of this handbook on Scholarships.
Section 15 D) Student Development and Activities Office (SDAO)

The Student Development and Activities Office, conducts year-round projects and activities in coordination/partnership with other units/departments within/or outside the university. The projects seek to provide leadership opportunities and training for student leaders and students with leadership potentials. They aim to develop and enhance their talents, skills, abilities and other qualities necessary for them to succeed as individuals or as members or leaders of their own organizations. Following are the units under the SDAO. They provide opportunities to students for holistic development through membership and/or participation:
Student Activities Office (SAO)

The University encourages students to participate in co- curricular and extra curricular activities as part of a well-balanced training. For this purpose, it seeks to encourage the formation of student groups whose activities are geared toward social, cultural, religious, literary, and recreational aspects of student development. 15. D.1 General Policy The establishment and operation of recognized student organizations in the University are governed by Batas Pambansa Blg. 232 otherwise known as Education Act of 1982 specifically, on student organizations and their activities on campuses. 15. D.2 General Provisions Governing SAO The authority to regulate the establishment and operations of all Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) is vested upon the Student Development and Activities Office (SDAO) through the Student Activities Office (SAO). The SDAO through the SAO, with the approval of the Dean of the Office of Student Services (OSS) has the authority to:
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a. formulate and evaluate policies and procedures for student activities upon consultation with concerned parties; b. approve initiated and participated co/extra curricular activities/ projects which may be college-wide, universitywide, and those which involve other schools, companies, institution, etc; c. revoke the accreditation of a student organization to operate, for cause, upon consultation with the Executive Board (EB) of the Council of Student Organizations (CSO); and d. renew the certificate of recognition of a student organization in consultation with the EB of CSO. In case of conflict within an organization, or between two or more organizations/parties involved, and when no resolution on the issue at hand has been reached, the SAO may intervene and render a decision appropriate. SAO may create committees to assist the office and serve as a training ground for potential student leaders. Such shall be composed of bona fide members of Recognized Student Organizations (RSO), which shall be recommended by CSO EB and appointed by the SAO with the approval of the SDAO. 15. D.3 Activities and Services Accreditation and Re-accreditation of Student Organizations The Student Activities Office provides support and direction for all Recognized Student Organizations on campus. The SAO Coordinator meets with students who want to create new student organizations, those who want to disband current groups on campus, those that need help with planning events and those who are looking for additional assistance. The Office also assists students in understanding policies and procedures relevant to the governance and operations of student organizations. Assembly for Parents of Student Leaders An annual assembly for the parents of student leaders is being held for parents to recognize and understand the roles and responsibilities that their children play on campus. This activity also
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highlights the opportunities and benefits that are in store for student leaders and how parents can serve as their childrens primary source of motivation. Furthermore, this is also a good time for the parents to bond with their children through various activities and challenges. Wellness Program W.E.L.L.) for Lasallian Student Leaders (WISHING
Wishing W.E.L.L. is a program designed to track and process the experiences of each student organizations for the past semester. It also aims to evaluate if student leaders are coping well with the demands of their respective positions by allowing them to discuss concerns that they have encountered. Ultimately, this wellness program intends to further enrich the enthusiasm and commitment of the students to continually serve their respective organizations. Student Awards Program This is the annual student awards program spearheaded by the Student Activities Office. It recognizes the outstanding performance of student leaders, artists, writers, athletes, councils and organizations. This event also aims to provide student models of leadership, commitment to excellence, cooperation, teamwork and service to others. The Student Activities Office also works to provide meaningful venues and resources to campus advisers such as: Campus Advisers General Assembly (CAGA) CAGA is a welcome assembly of campus advisers. This program aims to orient the advisers on the new and existing guidelines of SDAO pertaining to student activities. CAGA also serves as a venue to establish a network of Lasallian campus advisers who deeply understand and value their role in guiding and helping student leaders on how to deliver quality services to students. Lasallian Campus Advisers Seminar Series (LACASS) LACASS are learning sessions spearheaded by the Student Activities Office for the purpose of providing advisers with trainings that would help enhance their knowledge, attitudes and skills as advisers. Ultimately, this program aims to further deepen the advisers commitment to serve their respective student organizations.
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Consultation Services The Student Activities Office, through its Coordinator, welcomes student leaders and advisers who would like to visit SDAO for questions/assistance related to the organizations they are handling. 15. D.4 Nature and Status of Student Organizations The Council of Student Organizations (CSO) is the mother organization of all existing Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) in the University. Its primary purpose is to monitor the RSOs and perform its other functions stated in their constitution. Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) refers to any organization of students duly recognized by the Accreditation Board and the CSO, operating in pursuant of rules and regulations set by the Student Activities Office. The two kinds of RSOs are as follows: Co-curricular Organizations These are those that support the academic development of its members. The main thrust is based on the objectives and nature of the academic program each organization aims to complement. Interest Organizations These are those that cater to the development of its members in a specific field of interest. Such interest shall be of significance to the members development of ethics, skills and talents.
Classification of Status Probationary Status - Status of newly recognized organizations - Status of an organization, which has not performed satisfactorily during a semester as evaluated by the CSO Executive Board and Student Activities Office.
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Regular Status - Any RSO that has undergone the probationary status and has performed satisfactorily during a semester as evaluated by the CSO Executive Board and Student Activities Office. Regular Excellent Status - Any RSO that has exceeded the regular status and has shown exemplary performance during a semester as evaluated by the CSO Executive Board and Student Activities Office.
15. D.5 Recognition of New Student Organizations New student organizations must provide the following information and follow the process below to become recognized by the Student Activities Office: 1. The application period for recognition shall be within fifteen (15) working days from the start of summer classes and within fifteen (15) working days after the last day of midterm examinations of the first semester. Recognition granted to organization during the summer term is effective for the coming semester, while the one granted during the first semester is effective for the second semester. The deadline for the submission of application for recognition shall be strictly enforced. Any student group that fails to meet the deadline will have to wait for the application period of the succeeding semester. All applications for recognition must be submitted to SAO through the CSO. The following documents are required: a. Letter of application addressed to the director of the Student Development and Activities Office (SDAO) through the SAO. For co-curricular organizations, the letter of application should be signed by the president, noted by the adviser of the organization, and endorsed by the college dean. For interest organizations, the letter of application should be signed by the president and noted by the adviser.
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b. A copy of the constitution and by-laws of the organization to be defended during the deliberation period. Such constitution and by-laws must not be contrary to the Vision-Mission of the University and Constitution of CSO. c. Updated roster of officers/founders with the following information: Position Name Course, Year and Section E-mail Address Contact Number Name of Faculty Adviser, his/her academic rank, and his/her College and Department and contact number. The above requirement should be prepared by the president and noted by the adviser. d. Recent Certificate of Good Moral Character of officers/founders. e. Advisers form (Form A) and Advisers Information Sheet to be filled out by the faculty adviser. f. List of proposed plan of activities to be undertaken for the upcoming semester with the corresponding timetable. This shall be defended during the deliberation period. g. Student Leader Information Sheet to be filled out by each officer under the organization. A photocopy of current registration form and previous semesters individual report of grades should be attached. h. Other requirements that may be required by the SAO. 2. The Accreditation Board shall convene immediately after the deadline of the application. Upon submission of the application for recognition to the SAO, the president and a member from the executive board of the organization should be present during the deliberation. The members of the Accreditation Board include the following: Chair: Members: CSO President SDAO Director, SAO Coordinator, USC President, Representative from the CoCurricular Recognized Student Organizations, specifically an RSO President and a
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representative from the Interest Recognized Student Organizations, specifically an RSO President. 3. The Accreditation Board shall be the sole body that will decide on all matters concerning the accreditation of new student organizations. 4. Organizations shall follow-up their application for recognition one (1) week after the deadline of submission. 5. Changes in the organizational structure must be reported immediately to SAO through CSO. 15. D.6 Re-accreditation of Student Organizations All RSOs must register at the end of every semester following the requirements set in the CSO Constitution and By-laws. 15. D.7 Revocation The certificate of recognition of any student organization which has been granted prior institutional recognition may be revoked any time if it has been found to have violated its own statement of purpose, constitution and by-laws, or has consistently failed to comply with the policies of the University and other circulars/memorandum of the SAO and Office of Student Services (OSS). Revocation of recognition may only be enforced after due process has been observed. An RSO obtaining a probationary status for four (4) consecutive semesters will result in revocation of recognition. An RSO who failed to seek recognition for two (2) consecutive semesters will result in revocation of recognition. Other policies on revocation are contained in Article 10 Discipline of Student Organizations under the CSO Constitution and Bylaws.
15. D.8 Policies on Submission and Approval of Student Organization Activities Submission and Approval of Project Proposals
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1. Only projects/activities included in the Integrated Plan of Activities (IPOA) shall be allowed for execution provided appropriate proposal forms and attachments are submitted to SDAO on or before the deadline for submission of project proposals. 2. Activities that are not included in the IPOA which may answer an immediate need of a council or organization may be proposed subject to the approval of SDAO for as long as it will be submitted on or before the deadline for submission of project proposals. 3. The lead person in-charge of the project/activity must see to it that the schedule does not conflict with other approved projects/activities as indicated in the IPOA. 4. A letter must also be written explaining the relevance of the project and the reason why it was not included in the IPOA. 5. Councils and organizations may follow-up their proposals three (3) days after submission to SDAO. 6. For proposals with comments, councils or organizations concerned are given a maximum of five (5) working days to revise their proposals. 7. Councils and organizations who intend to modify the details of any activity (e.g. date, time or venue) must indicate the same in the project proposal form. 8. Cancellation of an activity should be made in writing at least one week before the scheduled activity. 9. Minor activities that may be conducted during regular hours (Monday-Friday) or during U-break in a vacant classroom may not be proposed, however a letter addressed to the SAO Coordinator must be submitted a week before the scheduled activity for information. 10. No activity shall be approved during banned dates (one week before and during institutional exam days) except for some valid reasons. 11. Proposals submitted beyond the deadline will not be accepted except for some valid reasons.
Accomplished projects or activities 1. Student organizations must submit to SDAO an accomplishment report within two (2) weeks after every activity. 2. Non-submission of accomplishment reports would automatically mean that the project or activity is excluded from the recognized accomplished activities for the current school year.
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3. Special requirements for specific kind of activities (fund-raising, invitational, contests or competitions, outreach, off-campus activities, joint activities, sports activities) are contained in the SDAO Guidelines for Student Activities. 4. For RSOs, other policies on student organization activities are contained in Article 7 Student Organization Activities under the CSO Constitution and By-laws. 15. D.9 Off-campus Activities and Overnight Activities For the university to authorize an off-campus and overnight activity involving student organizations, the following must be sought: Approval of SDAO and OSS List of participating students Letter of conformity of accompanying faculty adviser Duly accomplished Parental Consent Form participating students
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All off-campus and overnight activities of student councils and recognized student organizations shall be attended by the faculty adviser. If the faculty adviser is unable to attend, he/she must assist the council/organization in requesting another full-time faculty member to accompany the group. However, the SDAO and OSS must be informed about the replacement at least two (2) days before the actual activity. Ideally, there shall be one (1) faculty adviser or faculty guardian for every 30 or less student participants per activity. 15. D.10 Faculty Adviser The University believes in the importance of assisting and supporting its student organizations in their co-curricular and extra-curricular endeavors. The members of the academic community specifically the faculty are strongly encouraged to take an active role in the total development of the students by participating as advisers of student organizations. The organization shall have no more than one (1) faculty adviser and if qualified, shall be appointed by the dean of the OSS.
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The adviser must be a full-time faculty member of the university and has observed at least one-year residency. For co-curricular organizations, the adviser must be involved in the activities of the particular academic area. For interest clubs, the adviser should be knowledgeable in the particular field. The adviser shall serve for one school year but may be renewed based on the recommendation of the organization. Before the period expires, the faculty adviser should be recommended by the organization to the dean of the OSS to serve the remaining term.
Student Development Office (SDO)

As a unit of the Student Development and Activities Office (SDAO), the Student Development Office is tasked with providing opportunities for students to acquire the necessary skills, knowledge, attitude and other qualities to be able to interact constructively with the education environment and to take full advantage of what the school offers for their total development. 15.D.11 Activities and Services a. Leadership Training Seminar (LTS). This seminar, entitled Program for Lasallian Student Leaders (PRO La Salle!) is intended for all elected officers, particularly the Presidents and Vice Presidents of the University Student Council (USC), College Student Councils (CSCs), Council of Student Organizations (CSO), Recognized Student Organizations (RSO), Performing Arts Group (PAG), Auxiliary Student Groups and the Heraldo Filipino. The seminar is expected to be echoed by the identified participants to their co-officers, committee members, organization members, as well as year and class level officers. b. Introductory Leadership Training Seminar (ILTS). This training is intended for a select group of sophomore students who exhibit strong leadership potential. Specifically, it is aimed at introducing prospective student leaders to Lasallian leadership, thus, the program is aptly called Basic University Training in Lasallian Leadership (BUTIL Lasalyano). Prospective participants are recommended by the college deans and/or faculty advisers. The recommended students shall pass through an interview to be conducted by the SDAO Director who shall determine the official participants for this training.
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c. Learning Experiences (LE). These learning experiences under the University Life Advancement Program (ULAP), come in various forms namely, skills training, enhancement sessions, fora, lecture, exposure, integration activities, and the like. The topics/subject matters of such activities are either part of an annual plan based on the training needs survey conducted by the Student Development Office at the beginning of each school year, or determined by the SDAO Director to be pressing needs which calls for immediate discussion/attention. d. Organizational Diagnosis/Consultation. Any recognized student organization in the University that has organizational concerns may avail of this particular service. It proposes to help student organizations manage issues and problems. Likewise, this is a venue for consultation with student organizations before getting their proposals approved by SDAO and OSS.
e. Training/Program Design Development. The Student Development Office collaborates with other units/organizations to develop training/program designs. Such designs, together with other needed materials will be made available to student groups for use in their respective organizations growth and development. Types of training provided by the SDO: 1. SDO-sponsored training. This is usually conducted for a specific group. e.g. Presidents of College Student Councils and Secretaries of the different Interest Clubs. In some cases however, the office also conducts training for other student groups provided that they have to file their request for a specific training to the SDO and the number of participants should not exceed 15 students. 2. Co-sponsored training. This kind of training is conducted by the SDO in collaboration with other organizations, units and/or offices of the University. The participants for this training come from the organization co-sponsoring the training. 3. Organization-sponsored training. The role of the SDO in this type of training is to provide the training consultant/conductor/documenter/ facilitator. The participants,
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finances and logistics are all up to the sponsoring organization.
Cultural Arts Office (CAO)

As a unit of the Student Development and Activities Office, the Cultural Arts Office (CAO) is tasked with providing opportunities for students to develop themselves in the area of culture promotion and the arts. Such is realized through the institutionally recognized Performing Arts Group, namely: Teatro Lasalliana (TLS) The Teatro Lasalliana is the premier student theater/dramatics group in the campus. It was established in 1988 and is composed of talented members from the different colleges. The group promotes awareness and development of Theater Arts in the university. It subscribes to the belief that Theatre Arts is a concerted, collective effort. Yearly, TLS comes up with minor and major stage plays as well as theater festivals. The members also visit elementary and secondary schools for outreach programs and workshop sessions designed for potential artists. DLSU-D Chorale The De La Salle University Dasmarias Chorale is a pioneer institutional performing arts organization under the Cultural Arts Office. The group is composed of students from the different colleges who strive to promote appreciation for choral music, uphold Filipino faith and culture and aid its members in their personal formation towards becoming men and women who live by the Lasallian core values of Faith, Zeal for Service and Communion in Mission. Under the leadership of a professional choral trainer and conductor, the group produces musical presentations and performs in diverse institutional functions, choral festivals, competitions and other external events. It aims to inculcate discipline, responsibility, determination, cooperation and humility while enhancing the potential of its members through trainings, rehearsals, exposure activities and various workshops conducted all throughout the year. Filipiniana Dance Company (FDC) The FDC, established in 1993, specializes in Creative Folk and Ethnic Dances reflecting the historic Philippines. Among its well-applauded
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repertoire include Singkil, Salidsid, Tinikling, Sayaw sa Bangko, Pandanggo sa Ilaw/Oasiwas, and Pansak Pagkawin. The FDC is composed of members from various colleges, all raring and eager to know more of themselves, of others, and of our culture through Philippine dances. A technical dance instructor heads this group to provide members with the much needed training to prepare them for competitive exposures and dance competitions. Each year, FDC mounts major and minor productions in the campus. Lasallian Pointes n Flexes Dance Company (LPNFDC) The Lasallian Pointes N Flexes Dance Company is an accredited institutional Performing Arts Organization under the supervision of the Cultural Arts Office. Members of this group are trained by a professional choreographer specializing in Jazz, Hip-hop, Ballroom, Ballet, Modern, Contemporary and Interpretative Dance. The group also performs belly dancing and gymnastics. LPNFDC represents the school in inter-university activities and competitions. It renders free shows, minor and major productions in the University. DLSU-D Symphonic Band The DLSU-D Symphonic Band, formerly DLSU-D Brass Band, is composed of a dynamic group of instrumentalists and band players. Since 1994, the band blows its harmony in various institutional activities and special functions in and off the campus. The members of the group are given free trainings and workshops to further hone their skills in playing various musical instruments. Just like other performing arts group, the group renders free shows, minor and major productions within the university. It also participates in off-campus exposures and competitions.
Lasallian Pop Band (LPB) The Lasallian Pop Band is into OPM, Pop, R&B, disco, fiasco, and jazz music. It used to be a unit under the DLSU-D Brass Band, thus it is considered as the youngest member organization under the Performing Arts Group. It was launched as an independent organization in 2002 during the Grand Alumni Homecoming. Since then, LPB has been a constant figure in various in/off-campus activities and events. Visual and Performing Arts Production Unit (VPAPU) The Visual & Performing Arts Production Unit was established in 1996. It is a multi-faceted arts organization specializing in events, production,
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stage management, lighting and set design and techniques. The group is also into visual, graphic and digital arts. Apart from staging its own events and projects, VPAPU manages the minor and major productions of the six other organizations under the Performing Arts Group. By invitation, the group also provides technical and production assistance to other recognized student groups and office/unit within the university. Members of the said performing arts groups are entitled to scholarship grants as provided for in Section 14 of this handbook for scholarships. 15.D.12 Activities and Services a. Cultural Awareness. The CAO aids in the promotion of culture and arts not only within the University but also to underprivileged communities. This program aims to enrich the spirits of the least, the last and the lost in the society through the teaching of artistic skills and production of shows for people to watch, appreciate and learn lessons from. b. Recruitment. The Office recruits applicants annually at the beginning of the school year to give students the chance to be part of the Performing Arts Group of their choice. Applicants undergo screening and interview before they may be accepted as probationary members of the performing arts group. c. Artistic Direction. The Office shares its expertise in various facets of production such as production design, technical services, scriptwriting, direction, stage management, hosting services and other artistic and creative innovations. d. Scholarship Grants. The Office provides scholarship to deserving members of the Performing Arts Group. e. Cultural Arts Festival. The Office prepares an annual month long celebration of Culture and Arts through cultural presentations, competitions and exhibits inside and outside the University. f. PAG Synergy. The Office designs an annual teambuilding activity done outside the University. This aims to strengthen the bond among the members of the Performing Arts Group and to bring out the artistic talent of each member through the teambuilding activities given to them.
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g. Cultural Presentations. The Office, through the seven performing arts group, holds major and minor productions, concerts and cultural shows to heighten cultural awareness and to provide venues for exposure and appreciation of the different art forms on campus. h. Performances. The Office grants performance requests from units/offices/department /organizations from within and outside the University to support their activities and projects and to showcase the artistic talents of the seven performing arts group. i. Exposure Trips. The Office gives each performing arts group the opportunity to watch stage plays, concerts, exhibits, expositions and other performances and activities conducted outside the University. This aims to help the members of the performing arts group to better appreciate their craft and to help them learn contemporary approaches, skills and techniques in the performing arts which they could eventually apply in their future activities and projects. j. Free Workshops. The Office through the seven performing arts group provides free trainings and workshops to reach out to children and teens who are interested and willing to learn the various forms of art.
International Students Office (ISO)

As a unit for the Student Development and Activities Office (SDAO), the International Students Office (ISO) is tasked to provide international students (IS) with opportunities for healthy interaction with Filipino students and other members of the community thus making their stay in the university more meaningful. Likewise, it facilitates the concerns and needs of the international students with different units/offices of the university. 15.D.13. International Students Association (ISA) ISA is the official foreign students organization in the University. Its main functions are: a. To create an environment that will suit to the needs of the international students for development and growth during their stay at DLSUD through the conduct of special student activities and assemblies; b. To promote cultural orientation, camaraderie, growth and unity among Filipino and foreign students by conducting activities that are relevant, timely and helpful to its members;
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c. To provide assistance to foreign students from their co-foreign members. Who Compose the ISA? Every international student, upon enrollment to the University is an automatic member of ISA. ISA is headed by eight (8) Officers and maximum of ten (10) support staff represented by all nationalities within the University. They serve the organization for one academic year under the advice of the ISO Coordinator, the Director of Student Development and Activities Office (SDAO) under the Office of Students Services (OSS). All other rules that may apply to foreign students not stated herein shall be within the bounds of the Student Handbook.
Section 15-E) Student Publications Office (SPO)

The Student Publications refer to printed and online materials independently or dependently published in-campus by students for campus circulation. They comprise broadsheets, magazines, newsletters, periodicals, handouts, and other publications whether printed, mimeographed or photocopied. The Student Publications Office (SPO) commits to uphold responsible campus journalism by conducting trainings, providing exposure for campus writers and artists, formulating/implementing policies to warrant smooth operation of student publications, and rendering technical/editorial assistance to realize accurate, fair and balanced student reportage. Furthermore, SPO thrusts to implement laws applicable to student publications, along with the existing university policies, as well as to inculcate the Lasallian core values of faith, zeal for service and communion in mission. Student Publication Units under the SPO: 1. Heraldo Filipino 2. Vicissitude 3. University Student Council publication 4. Collegiate and/or departmental and organizational student publications
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Heraldo Filipino (HF) Publications: The HF is the official student publication of De La Salle UniversityDasmarias. It has the following publications: Heraldo Filipino broadsheet La Salleo feature magazine Just Play sports magazine Palad literary digest Alipato art and photo folio Halalan student elections newsletter Funding Heraldo Filipino uses publication fees paid by students during the regular semesters and summer terms. Such fees are collected by the Accounting Office, and are considered to fall under the Heraldo Filipino Trust Fund under the care of the University. The release of such funds requires institutional accounting procedure. When a necessary and urgent need arises, the provisions of RA 7079 on publication shall apply. The signatures of the managing editor, the editor-in-chief, the publication adviser, the SPO director and the dean of Student Services shall validate all payment transactions. All expenditures must be supported with official receipts. Expenditures made are subject to institutional auditing at the end of each semester. All requisitions must be based on the prepared budget approved by the signatories. Any request not included in the approval budget is denied. Every semester, the managing editor requests from the Accounting Office the total fund collected to determine the publications beginning balance. A petty cash of at least five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) shall be requested at the start of the semester. Replenishment of such amount shall be made when fifty per cent (50%) of the amount has been spent. Official receipts shall accompany all requests for replenishments. Staff Selection of Heraldo Filipino As act by the editorial board, students who aspire to become members of the HF must: a. pass the competitive examination and interview by the Editorial board. b. submit photocopies of their report of grades in the semester or summer term prior to their application.
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c. have a GPA of at least 1.75 or better, with no failing mark in any academic or nonacademic subject. d. carry a minimum load of 15 units per semester. However, students may be exempted from this rule if they are graduating students, shiftees or transferees where the 15 unit-requirement is not possible. However, such under load must be certified by the college dean. e. not be under any disciplinary probation, or must not have been found guilty of any major offense as certified by the SWAFO director. f. not be an officer of the University Student Council (USC), Reserved Officer Training Corps (ROTC), or other organizations in the University. Editorial Board and Staff Retention of Heraldo Filipino Members of the editorial board and staff must: a. maintain a GPA of 1.75 or better with no failing mark in any academic or non-academic subject. b. carry a minimum load of 15 units per semester. However, this may be waived if they are graduating students, shiftees, or transferees where a 15-unit load is not possible. However, such under load must be certified by the college dean. c. be able to publish at least three (3) articles a semester. d. not be under any disciplinary probation or been found guilty of any major offense as certified by the SWAFO director. e. complete 250 residency hours. f. must not be an officer of the University student (USC), Reserved Officer Training Corps (ROTC), or other organizations, or member of any media organization in the University. Editorial Board Selection Members of the editorial board are appointed by the editorial screening board. Editorial Screening Board The editorial screening board shall be composed of the following: student publication adviser, who will serve as the chairperson (or the SPO director, in the absence of a publication adviser); the incumbent editor in chief, a media practitioner who is acceptable to the Editorial board and administration;
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The editorial screening board shall have the following powers and functions: e. determine the criteria for the selection of the editorial board. f. prescribe the manner and procedures for the implementation of the Editorial board competitive examinations. g. evaluate the credentials and select the incoming members of the Editorial board based on the approved criteria.
Printing The HF and Vicissitude and all other collegiate, department and organizational student publications are printed by commercial printers chosen through the University bidding process.
Campus Journalism Criteria All publication units are enjoined to observe the following campus journalism criteria: 1. The Lasallian Core Values All recognized in-campus publication materials by students shall be guided by the Lasallian core values of Faith, Zeal in service, and Communion in mission. 2. Accuracy The Editorial Board, together with the publication adviser shall ensure accuracy of information and language use. 3. Journalists Code of Ethics As befits responsible campus journalists, the Editorial Board, together with the publication adviser shall observe the Filipino Journalists Code of Ethics. Selection of a Publication Adviser To guarantee optimum development of campus journalists, all student publication units shall see to it that faculty members recommended for the publication advisership must possess the following: 1. Lasallian Core Values
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2. high degree of accuracy and fluency in the Filipino and English language 3. extensive experience in advising campus paper and/or background in journalism 4. not holding any administrative position, special institutional assignment. 5. must satisfy the requirements provided by RA 7079 and any other applicable laws The members of the Editorial board of each of the student publication units recommended faculty members for the members for the advisership post. Each publication unit shall forward a list containing three (3) to five (5) names of faculty members to the dean of the Student Services who then recommends to the Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research (VCAR) for final approval. If approved, the VCAR informs the chosen recommendee through a correspondence, hence, secondary recipients, the OSS Dean and the SPO Director also receive a copy. Whenever necessary, another list may be requested. Editorial Policies All publications are required to have their set of editorial policies. No student publication shall be allowed to operate without a set of editorial policies. Creation of a Student Publication Any student organization/unit that plans to create a new student publication must submit a concept paper, endorsed by the adviser and immediate heads (chair and dean), to SPO prior to operation. Selection of Editorial Board and Staff of a newly created student publication must be done through a screening process facilitated by an ad hoc committee convened and chaired by the SPO Director. Vicissitude Vicissitude is DLSU-Ds official yearbook. The recognized Vicissitude Editorial Board, under the supervision of the SPO director, is generally concerned with the preparation and production of the official yearbook. It attends to the various phases of the production of the yearbook such as editing, laying out, proofreading, choosing the artwork, etc. Vicissitude envisions itself as an invaluable Lasallian partner in preserving and upholding Lasallian pride, heritage and identity by producing high-quality DLSU-D yearbooks that are worth-keeping for generations.
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP Each member of the Vicissitude Editorial Staff must be a bona fide student of De La Salle University- Dasmarias who is committed to the values of responsibility, creativity and service. A student who aspires to become a member of Vicissitude must submit the following documents on the deadline set: An accomplished application form Copy of grades earned (most recent semester) Certificate of Registration (current semester) The applicant must also pass the interview and examination given. EDITORIAL BOARD The Vicissitude Editorial Board is a group of students empowered and equipped to take responsibility for the timely production (conceptualizing to printing) of the yearbook, with supervision of the SPO Director. The Vicissitude Editorial Board is composed of seven (7) members: a. Editorin-Chief; b. Associate Editor; c. Managing Director; d. Director for Publicity and Information; e. Creative Director; f. Director for Photography, and; g. Content Director. BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES Deserving Editorial Board/Staff members may be given any or all of the following benefits and privileges: Free in-campus/off-campus trainings on leadership, writing and editing, photography, graphics and layouting, and other fields relevant to yearbook production. Free pictorial by Vicissitudes official photographer/photo studio. Free yearbook copy (for Editorial Board/Staff members) Tuition discounts
Bases for the granting of any or all of the abovementioned benefits and privileges are as follows: Seniority Performance evaluation (60% by the SPO Director and Layout Artist and 40% by the EB) at least Satisfactory. Academic performance (No failing grades) Availability of funds
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Secion 15 F) Student Welfare and Formation Office (SWAFO)

It is very important for students to maintain a clean discipline record to be assured of their continued stay in the University. This section aims to orient them with the policies, rules and regulations, as well as structures, procedure and practices. It is the duty of the student to inform his/her parents or guardians when s/he encounters administrative cases. 1. The Student Welfare and Formation Office (SWAFO) is in charge of the enforcement of student discipline policies, rules and regulations as stipulated in this Handbook. It is headed by a director who: a. implements school policies and regulations regarding discipline; b. maintains a record of all offenses or violations of students; c. coordinates with the Chief of Security in the implementation of the school policies rules and regulations; d. attends hearing and prosecutes cases of violations submitted and appealed to the Discipline Board; e. decides and recommends to the Dean of the Office of Student Services appropriate penalties for offenses committed; f. supervises student formatores and staff; and g. Issues clearances, which are submitted to the Office of the Student Services for issuance of Certificate of Good Moral Character.
The SWAFO director is assisted by student formatores whose main functions are to: a. maintain and promote peace and order in the campus; b. monitor activities of students and student groups on campus; c. accost students caught or suspected violating rules and regulations, and demand the presentation/confiscation for the student ID for the purpose; d. conduct investigation of students who violate school rules and regulations, always mindful of their rights; e. prepare and submit required investigation report of discipline cases to the SWAFO director; f. invite students during their free time to the SWAFO when necessary; g. network with other offices and units of the University regarding student discipline and behavior; and h. act as custodian of all surrendered lost and found items
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2. Discipline Procedure The SWAFO director through the investigation section conducts an investigation on the cases filed in his office. a. Upon receipt of the written report on misconduct of any student, the SWAFO investigator(s) shall conduct a preliminary investigation of the charge filed against a student for prima facie evidence. b. Formal charges shall be filed against the student, if there is a prima facie evidence. c. A notice shall be sent to the student informing him of the charges and requiring the student to answer the charge and/or appear for questioning before the SWAFO investigator within 72 hours from the receipt of notice. d. Except in meritorious cases as determined by the SWAFO investigator, the failure of the student to answer the charge and/or appear during the investigation as required shall be construed as a waiver. e. If an investigation has been carried out and the SWAFO investigator has found sufficient evidence or if the accused has admitted his guilt, the SWAFO director shall impose the penalties stated in the Student Handbook. He shall submit a copy of his decision to the Dean of the Office of Student Services for notation. f. If the decision is accepted by the student, the same shall be final and executory. If it is not acceptable, the decision is appealed to the University Discipline Board within five (5) days from the receipt of the decision. Grounds for the consideration of appeals to the Discipline Board: a. Abuse of authority on the part of the SWAFO Director. b. The absence of due process. 3. The University Discipline Board (UDB) The University Discipline Board may be convened to hear, deliberate, and decide cases on appeals submitted by student, and on cases referred by the SWAFO director, which need the decision of the board. The University Discipline Board is composed of the: 1. Dean of the Office of Student Services as Chair. In his absence, the other members of the Board may elect from themselves a temporary or acting chair 2. collegiate dean who will represent the administration 3. University Student Council (USC) president or his representative
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4. Faculty Association (FA) president or his representative 5. Parents Organization La Salle Cavite (POLCA) president or his representative 6. Director of the University Lasallian Family Office (ULFO) or his representative 7. Council of Student Organization (CSO) president or representative Procedure for Appeal a. An Appeal shall be perfected within five (5) school days after receipt of the decision. Seven (7) copies of appeal must be filed with the Office of Student Services. The appeal shall contain a concise statement of the issues involved and the grounds relied on for the appeal. It should be accompanied with a true copy of the decision of the appeal. b. A true copy of such documentary evidences shall be kept in the SWAFO. The documentary exhibits to be forwarded to the Discipline Board shall be certified true copy of the documents. c. The dean of the Office of Student Services, who chairs the board, convenes the board to hear the appeal. The appellant and his parents or his guardian are notified of the date of hearing. If the parents or guardian cannot come, the appellant shall inform the Board in writing. d. In the event of the appellants failure to appear, the Board shall proceed ex-parte without prejudice to the appellants appearance in subsequent hearings. e. The Discipline Board may dismiss the petition on the ground that the appeal is without merit, or the questions raised therein are too insubstantial to require consideration. Likewise, the Board may commute, reverse or affirm the decision of the SWAFO based on the documents presented even without hearings. f. If hearing of witnesses of the appeal is indispensable, the Board may hear witnesses, in the absence of the appellant. However, the presence of the appellant is a must unless such right is waived in writing. The presence of the SWAFO director acting as a prosecutor shall also be indispensable. g. Evidence, whether testimonial or documentary, shall be limited to the allegations contained in the result of the investigation submitted by the SWAFO director; new evidences may be accepted through a motion, subject to the decision of the Board. h. As far as practicable, hearing on any appeal shall not last beyond one (1) calendar month from the date of the initial hearing. Postponements shall only be allowed due to highly justifiable reasons as decided by the Board.
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Each party shall only be allowed one postponement. Parties who wish to request for postponement of hearing should be reminded of the following: a. Request for postponement shall only be in writing. b. Written request on postponement must be filed with the dean of Student Services at least two (2) days before the scheduled date of hearing. c. The requesting party shall be notified in writing of the action taken at least one (1) day prior to the scheduled date of the hearing. d. Notice to the parent or guardian on record shall be deemed sufficient notice for the purpose. e. Written request of the postponement filed beyond the prescribed period shall be denied, and the parties shall be required to be present at the scheduled hearing. f. The record of the entire proceeding shall be filed. The proceedings may likewise be tape-recorded by the Board. All records of the proceedings shall be submitted to the chairperson, who shall have custody of such records and tapes. The parties may be furnished a copy of the minutes. g. The board shall render a decision within ten (10) days from the date of the last hearing whether or not the parties submit their respective memoranda. The decision shall be in writing and shall state the reasons relied upon in arriving at such decisions. Copies thereof shall be sent to all parties and submitted to the Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research (VCAR), college dean/s concerned, department chair/s concerned, the Office of the University Registrar, and SWAFO. h. Decision of the Discipline Board shall be final and executory within fifteen (15) school days after the promulgation of the decision unless a motion for reconsideration is submitted to the Board within five (5) days after the decision was released. Such motion for reconsideration shall be on the ground that new evidence has been discovered which was not presented before, a copy of which shall be furnished the complainant and the appellant. 4. Formation Program
The formation program is a program for students who committed a major offense. Its goal is to improve the individual by correcting faults and owned weaknesses and strengthening good qualities. This is in recognition that students are growing up.
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THE FOUR STAGES OF THE FORMATION PROGRAM 1. Monitoring and Updates Involved: SWAFO/SWC 2. Seminar Involved: FORMATION PROGRAM COMMITTEE (FPC)SWC/ULFO 3. Assessment and Evaluation Involved: FPC/SWAFO Director 4. Presentation and Approval Involved: SWAFO/OSS 1. MECHANICS a. The FORMATION PROGRAM COMMITTEE (FPC) will secure a copy of the names of students who committed major offense. They will be classified as graduating and non-graduating. b. Information will be disseminated regarding the implementation of the program. c. Application Form will be obtained from the SWAFO Clerk. d. Screening of the participants will be handled by the FPC. e. Students who will respond positively to the invitation will have a meeting with the FPC. f. The seminar will be tentatively scheduled on the first month of implementation handled by the FPC. The formation program runs for approximately five (5) months. g. With all the necessary requirements (attendance in the seminar, monitoring and evaluation papers), the committee decides who would pass the program. h. Upon the recommendation of the SWAFO Director, a list of students who passed the said program will be presented to the Office of the Dean of Student Services. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to those who will finish the program which guarantees the issuance of Certificate of Good Moral. Any minor or major offense committed by an individual after already completing the Formation Program automatically loses his/her chance to secure a Certificate of Good Moral.
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SECTION 16 OFFENSES, VIOLATIONS AND SANCTIONS

Offenses are classified into minor and major offenses. A minor offense merits a verbal warning/admonition from the SWAFO director and/or the dean of the Office of Student Services. Commission of minor offense for the second time merits a notice to parents. If a third minor offense is committed the said act renders it a major offense. 16.1 Minor Offenses: The following sanctions will be imposed to those who violate the following rules and regulations: 1st offense 2nd offense 3rd offense - Verbal Warning/Admonition - Written Warning - Major Offense
The following acts are considered minor offenses: 1. Behaviors considered unbecoming of a young Christian adult include but not limited to: a. disturbing classes without valid reasons b. unnecessary shouting and loitering inside the school premises c. unauthorized use of electronic gadgets during classes d. sitting on the table, stairs and railings e. Sliding on handrails of stairs f. wearing of cap inside the classroom g. improper use of university facilities and equipment (elevator, aircon, lcd projectors, laboratory equipment, etc.) 2. Entering a class or breaking into any University function without the permission of those concerned. 3. Unauthorized use of chalk/white board marker and board 4. Proselytizing 5. Eating inside classroom without the permission of faculty 6. Playing cards 7. Entering the campus not in uniform 8. Non/improper wearing of ID 9. Violation of dress code during wash days 10. Defacing, mutilating, or removing posters within valid period of posting.
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11. Violation of usual classroom policies and procedures as well as those set by the faculty. 12. Posting of announcements without prior approval of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services (AVCAS), for announcements from outside, and of the Student Development and Activities Office, for those coming from the academic community 13. Unauthorized use of school facilities by non-recognized organizations or groups. 14. Postings of announcements by non-recognized organizations, groups or individual without approval of AVCAS. 16.2 Major Offenses: A major offense is classified as misconduct, dishonesty and violent acts. It warrants the imposition of the penalty of probation, suspension, non-readmission, exclusion or expulsion. The seriousness of the offense committed, taking into account the mitigating and aggravating circumstances which are present, shall determine the gravity of penalty or sanction to be imposed. The penalty ranges from a minimum of 1 (probation) to a maximum of 5 (expulsion). Definition of terms: Probation is an alternative to suspension or expulsion. In this way the student is warned that future misconduct will not be tolerated, but is permitted to continue his/her education, as long as the misconduct stops. a penalty that allows the higher education institution to deprive or deny the erring student from attending classes for a period not exceeding twenty percent of the prescribed total class days. a penalty that allows the institution to deny admission or enrollment of an erring student for the school term immediately following the term when the resolution or decision finding the student guilty of the offense charged and imposing the penalty of non-readmission was promulgated. a penalty that allows the institution to exclude or drop the name of the erring student from
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Expulsion
the roll of students immediately upon resolution for exclusion was promulgated. a penalty wherein the institution declares an erring student disqualified for admission to any public or private higher education institution in the Philippines.
Reference: Manual of Regulations for Private Higher Education of 2008
Table of Major Offenses and Sanctions Legend: 1 - Under probation for one year 2 - Suspension of three (3) days to five (5) class days 3 - Suspension of six (6) to ten (10) class days 4 - Suspension for: 4.a one(1) semester 4.b two (2) semesters 4.c one(1) school year 5 - Non-readmission, Exclusion or Expulsion
NATURE OF OFFENSE 1. Misconduct a. Commission of a third minor offense b. Unjust vexations c. Unofficial use of download and chat tools or instant messages. d. Playing of web-based, PC and network games in any of the computer resource facility inside the university. e. Sending of unofficial mass e-mail that causes complaints or sending large quantities of unwanted e-mails to any DLSU-D mailing list. f. Littering g. Acts of gross disrespect, in words or in deeds, which tend to insult or subject to public ridicule or to contempt any member of the faculty, administration, support staff, other students, and visitors. h. Defaming in words/deeds any university officials, faculty, staff and students within the university and during official off-campus activities. i. Posting person-to-person damnation/cursing, or ill-wishing a persons present physical state j. Gambling in any form within the campus and SANCTION 1 2 2 3 3 4 (a-c) 4(a-c) 5 5
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during off-campus activities k. Smoking within the University premises or approved off campus activities (100 meters from the perimeter to any point RA-9211) l. Unauthorized possession of liquor or alcoholic beverages within the campus and its immediate premises, or entering or being in the University premises, or approved off-campus activities, entering in or being in the University premises while in a state of intoxication, driving under the influence of liquor m. Acts that malign the good name and reputation of the school and its duly constituted authorities such as the malicious imputation of a crime, vice or defect whether real or imaginary or of any act, omission, condition status or circumstances tending to discredit or cause dishonor and contempt to the good name or reputation of the University. n. Violation of conditions of being under probation and/or commission of another major offense after undergoing the formation program o. Discrimination against any student, personnel, staff, and faculty by reason of religion, handicap, physical attribute, political beliefs or the like. p. Sending of obscene, profane or pornographic materials; visiting of pornographic sites q. Sending of messages or posting of information which are knowingly false, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, threatening to fellow users or invasive of persons privacy r. Posting copyrighted materials without the written consent of the author or without proper citation s. Using bad and offending language in posting messages t. Unauthorized collection of money, checks or other instruments used as equivalents of money, in connection with any matter, property or transaction pertaining to University u. Habitual disregard or repeated violations of established policies and regulations set by the University v. Drug addiction and/or illegal possession or use of prohibited drugs or chemicals, such as
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marijuana, shabu, LSD, heroine, ecstasy, pill, and hallucinogenic drugs or substances in any form, or possession of any regulated drugs or substances such as barbiturates, sedatives, or cough syrups without the proper prescription, or inhalants such as rugby, acetone or thinner, without valid justification, within the premises of the University w. Offering anything of value to any school official, faculty, staff and security personnel in exchange for any undue personal gain or as a favor for the benefit of another. x. Final conviction before any court of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude. y. Commission of the 2nd major offense 2. Dishonesty 2. a. Intellectual 2.a.1 Cheating - Copying, providing the means to copy or accessing means to copy exam answers, project, term papers, laboratory exams and other school requirements - Possession of notes, books and or use of cheat devices during an exam - Allowing another person to take an exam in ones name, and/or impersonating another student or allowing someone to impersonate oneself in any academic activity - Manipulating an exam paper during/after correction, deliberately talking to another student in the room without permission from proctor/professor in-charge during an exam 2.a.2 Plagiarism (refer to Intellectual Property Rights) 2.b. Other Forms 2.b.1 Using or lending someone elses ID card, registration form or examination permit and intentional lending of user accounts. 2.b.2 Stealing money, property 2.b.3 Forging or falsifying and/or tampering with academic or official records.
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3. Violent Acts 3.a. Against Persons 3.a.1 Deliberate disruption of the academic function or any University activity or any other intentional act which tends to create disorders, tumult, breach of peace or any serious disturbance although not connected with any academic function or school activity 3.a.2 Forming fraternities and/or sororities and/or persisting to be members of the said formed fraternities and/or sororities 3.a.3 Physically attacking or assaulting any person inside the campus, within the vicinity of the University and during official 0ff-campus activities, whether or not the same resulted in physical injuries of the victim/s. 3.a.4 Threatening to attack or assault a person or his honor inside the campus or within the immediate vicinity of the university. 3.a.5 Engaging in any of the acts prohibited in RA 8049. (Anti-Hazing Law) 3.b. Against Property 3.b.1 Vandalism in any form and/or destruction of University property belonging to any member of the faculty, administration, support staff or visitors, including the act of writing on chairs, desks, tables and walls. 3.b.2 Threatening to attack or inflict damage to a persons property within the campus or immediate vicinity of the university and during approved off-campus school activities 4. Any similar or analogous acts to any major offense.
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Note: The student may request upon the advise of the SWAFO Director, to render the equivalent number of hours for alternative sanctions*.
If the respondent has graduated but has neither served his sanction nor paid for the penalty, withholding of diploma, transcript of record and other school records/credentials for a period of one (1) year shall be imposed. The same rule applies if a student fails to serve his sanction or pay the
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fine whichever applies, and thereafter requests for the above school documents for transfer/application to other schools/university/other learning institution.
* details of alternative sanctions shall be discussed by the SWAFO director

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Preventive suspension a student under investigation may be preventively suspended from entering the school premises and from attending classes, when the evidence of guilt is strong, and the responsible school official is morally convinced that the continued stay of the student pending investigation would cause sufficient distraction to the normal operations of the institution, or would pose real or imminent threat or danger to persons and property inside the institutions premises. (MORPHE) Special consideration will be given to student who is put under preventive suspension. The number of days preventively suspended shall be counted as part of the possible sanction. 16.4 Traffic Violations Following are guidelines on traffic rules and regulations. The Campus Security Office implements and monitors these policies in proper coordination with the SWAFO. 1. Only vehicles with the current school years vehicle sticker are allowed to enter the campus. 1. The guard on duty is authorized to inspect the vehicle compartments. 2. Drivers should park the vehicles at the designated parking areas only. 3. Family drivers should stay in designated drivers lounge only. Bodyguards are not allowed to enter the campus. The family drivers should also follow school policies and guidelines such as: no loitering, no smoking, no gambling, no drinking of liquors, no littering, no playing cards and no peddling. 4. Road signs should be strictly followed. 5. Vehicles should observe the speed limit of 10 kph. 6. The following are prohibited inside the campus: * blowing of horns * loud music * obstruction of traffic and disregarding road signs *driving under the influence of liquor or drugs * heavily tinted vehicles * loud muffler * smoke belching
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* movable car sticker * driving without license * illegal parking * overspeeding * reckless driving * practice driving * driving without seatbelt * texting while driving Minor Traffic Violations Illegal Parking, Traffic Obstruction and Disregarding Road Signs, Overspeeding, Loud Music, Blowing of Horns, Loud Muffler, Heavily Tinted Vehicles and Smoke Belching, Driving without Seatbelt, Driving while Texting Sanctions: 1st offense 2nd offense 3rd offense - Warning + Php200 fine - Minor Offense + Php300 fine - Cancellation at anytime and non-issuance of vehicle sticker for one (1) school year + Php500 fine
Major Traffic Violations Driving without License, Reckless Driving, Practice Driving, Driving under the Influence of Liquor or Drugs and Movable Car Sticker Sanctions: Cancellation at anytime and non-issuance of vehicle sticker for one (1) school year + Php500.00 fine Administrative sanction as stipulated in Section 16.2 Major Offenses
Note: 1. Implementing body - Enforcement Campus Security Office - Decision/Resolution Student Welfare and Formation Office - Payment of Fine Accounting Office 2. Fines and cost of stickers are subject to change.
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Section 17 Guidelines for Off Campus Activities

17.1 Guidelines/Policies a. The organizer shall send a letter/proposal regarding the planned activity, its objective/s and nature, place, attendees, and other related information to the VCAR (academic related activities) or dean of the Office of Student Services(extra curricular activities). b. The approved letter/proposal must be submitted to the OSS not later than two (2) weeks before the date of the activity in securing Parental Consent Form (PCF). c. The PCF should be secured or claimed by a representative of the organization/department/unit and should be disseminated to the participants to be signed by either parent/guardian. The accomplished PCF must be submitted to the Office of the Dean of the Student Services at least two (2) days before the actual date of the activity. d. Any student who fails to submit an accomplished PCF within the indicated time shall not be allowed to join the off-campus activity. e. The ratio of faculty to student participants should be 1:30. f. No off-campus activities are allowed one week before and during examination week. Likewise, no such activities are allowed after final examination except for externally organized activities subject to approval by the VCAR and dean of the OSS. g. No private vehicles will be allowed as official transportation unless authorized by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services (AVCAS) as endorsed by the OSS dean. All reservations for transportation must be done at the Reservation Office. 17.2 All money matters related to the activity should be coursed through the Accounting Office. 17.3 Financial report on the activity subject to audit by the internal auditor must be submitted to the Accounting Office copy furnished the OSS dean and the college dean two weeks, at most, after the activity. Should there be cases of noncompliance with the guidelines mentioned above, a committee chaired by the OSS dean shall be created to deliberate on the matter and render decisions.
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Section 18 Student Government

18.1 The University Student Council (USC) is the highest student governing body in the University. a. It is the official representative of the students of De La Salle University Dasmarias in all activities held within and outside the University. It serves as a mediator between the student body and any sector of the Lasallian community where there are cases of differences. It is an active agent in promoting national awareness and consciousness among the students of the university. It believes that College Student Councils (CSC), Heraldo Filipino (HF), Council of Student Organizations (CSO), Performing Arts Group (PAG), Student Commission on Elections (SCE), collegiate and/or departmental organizations and publications, and other recognized student groups are significant partners in serving, empowering, and protecting the rights of the students. It fosters an atmosphere where critical thinking prevails. It enjoins the students to act as one in advancing their rights and welfare. It regularly conducts consultation with students to be guided by their sentiments.
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Dasmarias. On the other hand, the members of the legislative board shall be elected by bona fide students of their respective colleges. 18.2.3 The term of office of all officers of the USC shall commence on the first day of May and end on the last day of April of the following year. 18.2.4 All qualified officers are entitled for reelection. 18.3 Qualifications of Officers of the USC and the CSC: 18.3.1 Students who wish to become officers of the USC and the CSC must meet the following qualifications: bona fide student of the University carry a minimum load of 15 units. If the load for the semester is lower than 15 units, an appeal may be made to the Student Commission on Election, certified by the college dean have at least one year residency in the University upon assumption of office not have been found guilty of any major offense must not have a failing grade in any of the subjects enrolled in during the semester immediately preceding the election.
18.4 College Student Councils (CSC) The CSC is the student government in every college. The college Student Council is composed of the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, auditor, business manager, and public relations officer (2). The CSC is officially represented in the USC by its President. He serves as a member of the impeachment committee of USC officers and that of CSC officers. 18.5 Disqualifications of Officers of USC and CSCs. The officers of the USC and College Student Council are disqualified to continue holding office on any of the following grounds: A failing grade in any subject enrolled during the semester before his term A failing grade during his term of office Commission of a major offense Failure to enroll during his term Permanent physiological/psychological incapacity
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Section 19 Auxiliary Services

19.1 Health Services All new students are required to undergo a preadmission health examination scheduled at the start of the school year by the Student Admissions Office and the Institutional Testing and Evaluation Office.
Three Clinics are found in the campus: one at the East Campus JFH 108, West Campus - GMH 114 and the other at the Ugnayang La Salle (ULS). a. Functions of the University Clinic The University Clinic provides optimal medical care to the students of De La Salle University Dasmarias. Under the supervision of its University Physician, the University Clinic provides the personnel and facilities necessary in the successful delivery of its medical services. It provides a program of privileges and services for its clientele. The clinic also acts as a referral facility if more specialized care is needed. b. Referral System All students of the university are entitled to free consultation at the University Clinic during office hours. The University Clinic requires the university nurse to inquire into the nature of the patients ailment and to inform the University Physician about it. The University Physician examines, diagnoses, and prescribes appropriate management of all primary cases observed. If the patients condition would require the use of a specialized diagnostic facility or equipment, s/he is then referred to appropriate clinic, laboratory, or specialist for further evaluation and/or management. Only the University Physician can refer patients to De La Salle University Medical Center.
19.2 Campus Ministry Office

The Campus Ministry Office (CMO) is called to animate and accompany the DLSU-D community towards an experience of ECCLESIA, i.e., being a church in our campus. To respond to this calling, CMO offers you the following Ministries:
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1. Worship (Leitourgia) Ministry The Worship Ministry aims to provide meaningful, relevant, inculturated, and dynamic liturgical celebrations especially the Holy Eucharist. Working by the common framework for Lasallian formation, it seeks to discover Gods active presence in His word, in men and women, in the poor, in nation, in history, and in ourselves. An authentic Lasallian education is essentially free and willing collaboration with God in building truly human communities that reflect the values of Gods Kingdom as expressed in the Gospel. Students are given opportunities to serve and actively participate in Church life as: Liturgical Ministers: Lector, Commentator, Prayer Leader, Altar Server, Music Minister (choir), Mass Usher/Usherette, Mass Collector, Liturgical Artist.
2. The Research and Communication (Kerygma) Ministry The Ministry for Research and Communication Ministry Proclaims the message of Christ to the community for a new evangelization. Students are given opportunities to serve and become involved in the Church life of DLSU-D by sharing their expertise especially in the field of communication as: Writers/Contributors in the official newsletter publication of the CMO, the Church WAVES. 3. The Fellowship (Koinonia) Ministry The Fellowship Ministry invites, empowers, and enables the members of the community to participate in the life of the Church through community building and faith sharing in order to experience being Church in campus in the spirit of Faith, Zeal for service and Communion in mission. Students are enabled to grow and mature in their faith through character building, living the Gospel values, becoming rooted in their culture and developing a Christian lifestyle in the spirit of faith, zeal and communion through discipleship sessions and recollection as: Campus Peer Ministers, the community of student volunteers formed through a discipleship program offered by the office.
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4. Vocation Promotion Ministry The Vocation Ministry aims to accompany the members of the community to discern their vocation. Students are given the opportunity to promote vocations as one of the: Friends of St. Benilde, the community of prayer partners for the promotion of vocation. 5. Retreat and Recollection Ministry Every Retreat and Recollection is a Spiritual Encounter with God, meant to be a venue for silence, prayer, reflection and renewal. The Retreat and Recollection Ministry provides all students with spiritual formation through retreats and recollections as required activities. Its Retreat and Recollection programs respond to the goal of holistic formation and developmental growth of the students. Moments of prayer, reflection and sharing are provided so that the students may better understand who they are and find Gods presence in their experiences. Students are given the following Retreat and Recollection modules: Ugnayan: for second year students Damayan: for third year students Tipanan: for fourth year students
19.3 Dormitory Facilities

Housing facilities inside the campus cater to both male and female students. The school has 11 dormitory buildings. The four-story building with 56 air condition rooms can accommodate 270 female students. Each room is provided with private toilet and bath, beds with mattresses, closet, orbit fans, refrigerator, and study tables. Common reception, kitchen and dining hall are also provided. The three other dormitory buildings, divided into left and right wings have 36 rooms. Six of these rooms can accommodate two (2) persons per room. The other thirty (30) rooms can accommodate four (4) persons per room. The dormitory rooms are provided with mattresses and two orbit fans. Study tables are also provided.
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Seven condominium units with 63 rooms can accommodate three (3) persons per room. Each room has a private toilet and bath, three beds with mattresses, three chairs, one refrigerator, cloth cabinet, study table and a bookshelf.
19.4 Food Services

Inside the campus are several food service areas that cater to the needs of the school community. These food services encourage the community to practice clean as you go (CLAYGO).
19.5 Recreation The Ugnayang La Salle (ULS) provides facilities for basketball, volleyball, and table tennis for the students recreational needs. An Olympic size swimming pool adjacent to the Ugnayang La Salle is available for the use of all students, faculty members, and support staff. The track oval football field has been developed to meet the increasing need for sports/athletics facilities. 19.6 Bookstore The bookstore located at the East Campus services the requirements of the members of the community for office supplies, textbooks, and other items at reasonable prices. It is open from 8:00 am to 6:00 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. 19.7 Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo (AEA)
The architectural design of the Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo is a replica of the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite the home of the first Philippine President General Emilio Aguinaldo. Its facade is a bigger version of the Aguinaldo shrine which contributes to the historical aura of the Museum complex and to the cultural zone envisioned by the late Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC. The Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo is a central source of information throughout the academic community. It thus provides resources, services and facilities necessary to meet the learning and information needs of the academic community. It strives to become a creative partner in the achievement of DLSU-Ds goal in teaching, learning and research. It envisions itself as the foremost academic library in Region IV in terms of collection, innovative services, and facilities.
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To fulfill this vision, AEA has set specific areas geared towards the increased development and improvement of its collection, services and facilities. These are: a) collection development concentrated on acquisition, organization and maintenance b) marketing communication focused on the promotion of services, collection and customer relationship c) education of user aimed to familiarize users with the services, facilities and existing collection of the library d) human resource development centered on the continuing education of library personnel e) information technology geared towards a more efficient library services, and an easier retrieval of all library documents f) extension of services to the community intended to offer assistance to other community libraries in the organization of their resources; to continue the accommodation of DLSU-D alumni seeking to use the different library facilities; and to strengthen and forge relationship with other academic libraries g) research undertakings focused on services and collection improvement The AEA occupies 4,000 sq. meters in floor area with a seating capacity of 1,000 students at one time. It is fully air-conditioned that makes more conducive for study and research. The custom-designed pieces of furniture such as tables and chairs, are placed in different section and reading areas to suit the requirement for academic libraries. It is open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Monday to Friday. and 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Saturday during regular semesters. The AEA has five (5) major units: the Readers Services, the Technical Services, the Educational Media Services (EMS), Archives and Special Collection and the Electronic Resource Services. In addition to its major services, the AEA has an Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) which serves as the indices of the library collection like books, periodical articles, CD-ROM, theses, dissertation, vertical file and EMS materials. The Catalog also has a web version where students, professors and researchers from the University as well as outsiders may be informed of the collection available from the AEA. Multimedia, Internet, and online resources/databases like Emerald, EBSCOHost Academic Source Complete and Business Source Complete and Science Direct are accessible thru AEA Homepage. Aside from making the homepage interactive through a live chat with the librarian, the homepage also allows the researchers to have direct access to other libraries and information resources throughout the world.
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Section 20 Guidelines for Faculty Considerations

A meaningful education requires that educational institutions, such as the De La Salle University- Dasmarias, perform the task of developing the students as well-rounded persons. This means providing them every possible opportunity for their physical, mental, social, cultural, and political development. The members of the academic community particularly the administrators and faculty members are called upon to work together towards the attainment of this goal. Specifically, administrators and faculty members are enjoined to manifest their understanding/cooperation/consideration when their students, regardless of their year level and/or affiliation with any of the accredited clubs/organizations/student councils are designated as official student representatives to; a. compete and/or participate in any academic, athletic, cultural contests/presentations within the University such as during intramurals, Lasallian Week, theatrical productions, and b. compete and/or participate in any academic, athletic and cultural contests outside the campus to represent their college, in particular and the University in general, whether in local, regional, national or international competitions, congress, conventions or conferences. Manifestations of support, understanding, cooperation or considerations shall come in the form of the following: a. When attendance or participation is warranted before the actual competition or presentation and a quiz or long examination has been scheduled, the faculty member concerned must give special quiz/special examination on a day convenient to both of them. b. Faculty members must consider as approved absences not only the days of actual competition or presentation but also rehearsal/training/practice days upon receipt of a letter of request from the dean of the college, and when necessary, upon recommendation of the dean of Student Services. c. Deadlines for submission of reaction papers, projects, research papers, and other requirements must be extended when they fall close to or during the dates of actual competition or presentations. Seatworks done in their absence may be substituted by other requirements.
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d. All other special considerations that the dean and/or faculty members may deem appropriate. Students are considered official representatives when they are endorsed by the college dean and/or the dean of Student Services. However, students concerned should not abuse the considerations extended to them. They are strongly encouraged to see their teachers during consultation hours to discuss academic concerns and course requirements made during their absence.
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Section 21 Guidelines on How to Conduct an Outreach Program/s

These guidelines were formalized by the Lasallian Community Development (LCDC), community extension arm of the University, to have a systematic and effective conduct of any outreach activities set forth by the different sectors in the academic community. In order to facilitate the implementation of community service programs and/or activities, as part of academic (data gathering, service to communities, research, etc.) or extra-curricular requirements, the following guidelines shall be observed by the concerned sector/s: A. For Student Organizations (Student Councils, Program Councils, Interest Organization and other groups): 1. Requesting group/s shall confer with Lasallian Community Development Center a month before the date of implementation of their proposed outreach activity/ies. 2. Requesting group/s shall submit necessary documents for LCDCs perusal: Project Proposal for Outreach Program (SDAO format) MOA for tie-up activities List of Members Program Budget Conformity Form (for adviser/ substitute professor) Duly accomplished Parental Consent Form for participating students Others as requested by LCDC 3. LCDC shall validate and approve submitted documents before endorsing it to SDAO for final approval. 4. Requesting group/s shall provide LCDC a copy of the SDAO approved documents a week before the date of implementation. 5. The concerned individual/s or group/s shall ensure the preparation of all necessary materials that are needed for the
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entire period of implementation. This shall include, but may not be limited to food, monetary allowance, office supplies, first aid kit, etc. The concerned individual/s or group/s shall undergo an Orientation Seminar (OS) set forth by LCDC three (3) days before the intended date of implementation or exposure. The concerned individual/s or group/s shall submit an After Activity Report (AAR) using LCDC format. 7.1. For one day activity, submission will be three (3) days after the date of implementation. 7.2. For Long-term/Series/Continued activities, a Monthly report (AAR) with individual reflections of the members involved will be submitted. Only then will LCDC issue a certificate of involvement in community extension service. Any sector/group who wishes to continue its community outreach program for the next semester or year may not be given a chance to implement such request if it has precedent pending documents.
B. For new partnership and linkages with other communities and institutions, concerned sector/ group initiating the partnership must coordinate first with LCDC, prior to entering into formal agreement with concerned community/ institution. 1. Initial dialogue with the new target community/ institution may be done by the requesting group. 2. During consultation with LCDC, requesting group must submit necessary details about the new target community/ institution and LCDC will do the follow up on the requested activity. C. Cancellation of Activity 1. Cancellation of activities because of foreseen events may be done by requesting individual/s or group/s a week before the date of implementation. The concerned party shall advise LCDC in writing. In turn, LCDC shall inform the partner institution or community regarding the cancellation. 2. Cancellation of activities because of unforeseen events like typhoon, suspension of classes, etc. may be done by LCDC. 3. Failure to comply with all the requirements needed for the outreach program, i.e. submission of documents, non
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attendance in the orientation seminar, and unavailability of the adviser or a substitute during the day of the outreach will mean cancellation of the requested activity. D. Any individual or group may not be allowed to do community outreach activities if: 1. The requesting party failed to submit necessary and other pertinent documents on time. 2. There is no proper coordination with LCDC for changes made in the activity prior to its implementation. 3. The adviser or his/her faculty representative did not assist and accompany the requesting party during the implementation of activity. Written information shall be forwarded by LCDC to OSS SDAO regarding the above mentioned concerns. E. As part of the academic requirements (research or data gathering in a particular subject): 1. A letter of request, duly signed by the adviser indicating the purpose or objective of the said activity, must be submitted to the LCDC Director a month before the intended date of activity. Requesting group/s must leave important information (e.g. name/s and contact number/s) along with the letter. 2. A consultation with the Director or the concerned Project Officer of the office follows after the submission of the request letter. 3. When the request is approved, the requesting party shall submit other pertinent documents (e.g. concept paper, research proposal, etc.) to LCDC. 4. Upon submission of pertinent documents, LCDC shall be responsible in the initial coordination with the institution or community regarding the said request activity. 5. Requesting party will be responsible in the implementation of their activity and must submit necessary updates and reports (particularly the After Activity Report) to LCDC (with furnished copy for the community/ institution). 6. After the research or data gathering, the concerned party should furnish LCDC and the organization/community a hard copy of the accomplished research/study.
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Section 22 STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

22.1 All students are required to pay their respective insurance premiums per semester. This insurance covers accident or injuries only and does not cover illness. The principal sum covers death, loss of two limbs, loss of both hands or all fingers and both hands, loss of feet, loss of one hand and one foot, and loss of sight of both eyes. A student is entitled to a medical reimbursement when, by reason of injury, the injured shall require a treatment by a legally qualified physician or surgeon, confinement in a hospital or the employment of a licensed or graduate nurse. The insurance company will pay the actual expenses incurred within the first fifty-two (52) weeks from the date of the accident for such treatment, hospital charges and nurses fees but not to exceed the amount stipulated in the insurance policy as the result of any one accident. The students or their representatives should file their insurance claims within one (1) year from the date of accident. Other Provisions Students who pay the insurance premium during the 2nd semester are also insured during the summer term, even if they are not enrolled. Thus, the payment of insurance premium for the two semesters entitles a student to a 12-month coverage. A student who meets an accident or sustains an injury should prepare the following: a. medical certificate and hospital abstract or hospital records. b. original official receipts of expenses, such as medicines and hospital bills c. statement of account d. certificate of enrollment from the Office of the University Registrar e. photocopy of his registration card f. photocopy of police report, in case of vehicular accident Additional requirements for death claims: g. photocopy of death certificate h. photocopy of birth certificate
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He should submit all the requirements and fill out the accident report at the School Clinic. 22.6 Students are advised to follow up the status of their insurance claims at the Accounting Office.
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Section 23 Grievance Procedures

As befitting members of a Christian academic community, grievances against any member of such community should be initially settled through sincere dialogue and discussion. It is only when such initial discussion fails that one should resort to the formal procedures for settling such grievances. However procedural due process must be observed. This can be done through proper communication. A grievance may either be expressed verbally or in writing. When it is in writing and duly signed, it becomes a formal complaint needing a formal procedure. When it is made orally, it is informal and must be settled informally. The complaint, answer, memorandum, recommendation and eventually the decision must all be in writing. Excerpts of all proceedings shall be in writing and shall be signed by all parties concerned. All original records of proceedings shall be kept in the possession of the Office of the Dean of Student Services. 23.1 Guidelines a. Student grievances may be against a Fellow student Faculty member Administrator Trainor, coach Support staff Outsourced personnel Parent b. Student grievances shall be handled on the level-by-level basis following the order or hierarchy of the administration as follows: Class adviser Department chair/associate dean College dean Dean of Student Services Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research c. There shall be a Student Grievance Board (SGB) which shall be composed of the following: Dean of the Office of Student Services as chair and presiding officer College dean of the student complainant College dean of the student/faculty respondent Representative of the University Student Council.
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Representative of the Faculty Association Representative of POLCA Representative of KABALIKAT/ASP (if complaint is against a support staff or ASP). AVCAS (for outsourced personnel) Note: At no time shall 3 members of the SGB come from the same college as that of the complainant/respondent.
d. Grievance Procedure: The procedures for filing and settling a complaint by level are as follow: 1. The student files his written complaint with his faculty adviser within 72 hours (3 school days) immediately after the incident otherwise the student waives his/her right to complain. In case the student is incapacitated to file the complaint the parent/guardian may do so. 2. The Faculty adviser conducts a one-on-one conference with the student/faculty/staff respondent, the purpose of which is to settle the matters amicably within 5 school days from filing of formal complain. If the faculty adviser fails to resolve the case, he refers it to the department chair. 3. Failure of the department chair to resolve the case within 5 school days, he refers it to the dean of the college, who then creates an ad hoc committee to deliberate on and resolve the conflict within 5 school days. 4. If the decision on the case by the department chair/college dean is not satisfactory to the student complainant, he may elevate the case to the Student Grievance Board, chaired by the dean of Student Services. 5. The dean of the Office of Student Services convenes the SGB, which then deliberates and decides on the case within 7 school days. e. Procedural Requirements/Guidelines During Hearing/Deliberation 1. The dean of the Office of Student Services acts as the chair and presiding officer during the hearing. S/he shall start the proceedings by reading the complaint and reply/ies filed before the Board. 2. Once a decision is made by the Board, copies of the decision are furnished to all parties concerned. In case the complainant is not satisfied with the Boards decision, he may move for a
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reconsideration of the case with the Board within 48 hours after receipt of the decision. 3. If the complainant fails to file an appeal for reconsideration within 48 hours after receipt thereof, the decision becomes final and executory.
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Section 24 ACCORD OF UNDERSTANDING

The ACCORD of UNDERSTANDING entered into by the De La Salle University-Dasmarias and its students is hereby incorporated to form part and parcel of the Student Handbook. ACCORD OF UNDERSTANDING Desirous of harmonizing the distinct view on the duties and responsibilities of all parties as regards the exercise of the fundamental rights to free expression and to peaceful assembly for the redress of legitimate grievances, and cognizant that these rights must be freely exercised by all citizens, particularly the students, in all campuses with utmost government and school authorities tolerance, understanding and guarantee from any of unlawful interference and intrusion when done within the bounds and limits of the law. DO HEREBY ESTABLISH AND STIPULATE Article I Purpose and Coverage Given the reality of the school campus in many schools as providing for the proper venue and suitable climate for the expression of the concerns and aspirations of all students on issues of national interest, this Accord seeks to protect students from any form of unlawful interference and intrusion in their activities particularly those conducted inside school campuses. 1. The purpose of this Accord is to harmonize the views of the Commission on Human Rights, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Department of National Defense, and Students National Organization, under the umbrella of and as herein represented by the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP), on the duties and responsibilities of the students in the free exercise of their rights to free expression and to peaceably assemble for redress of legitimate grievances. This Accord shall encompass all bona fide students in all school campuses throughout the country who seek to exercise the democratic rights to free expression and to peaceful assembly, and other related rights. It likewise defines the concurrent duties and responsibilities of the respective parties hereto, as regards the exercise of these rights.
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Article III Declaration of Basic Rights The basic constitutional rights of citizens, particularly students, included but not limited to the following are hereby restated and affirmed. 1. Students have the right to peaceful assembly for the redress of legitimate grievances and to petition the school administration for the redress of legitimate student grievances. Students have the right to due process, fair play in disciplinary proceedings, and to freedom from self-incrimination. Students have the right to freedom from unwarranted or unlawful interference and intrusion while inside school campuses in the pursuit of their academic freedom. Students have the right to freedom from any form of harassment or unreasonable restraint by teachers and school authorities.
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Article IV Duties and Responsibilities of Students In the exercise of the rights to peaceful assembly, student should see to it that the following duties and responsibilities are complied with: 1. Student shall conduct mass actions peacefully and in an orderly manner and shall be responsible for maintaining order and discipline within their ranks. Student leaders, organizers and participants should police their own ranks, and assure the lawful activities of the assembly. Student leaders and organizers should take positive measures so that the assembly will not molest any person or unduly interfere with the rights of others who are participating in the public assembly. Student leaders and organizers should respect the rights of others, particularly students, who decide not to participate in student assemblies. Student leaders, organizers and participants in student assemblies shall refrain from committing acts which unduly disrupt and prevent the holding of regular classes.
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a member of the said tribunal but shall convene the tribunal which shall elect its Chairperson from among the members. No case shall be allowed to drag to the prejudice of any party in litigation. 3. Either party shall have the right to appeal. The students shall have the right to appeal to the School Head or Board of Trustees within five (5) working days from receipt of the decision of the tribunal. Either party shall have the final appeal to the CHED with ten (10) working days. Otherwise, the decision shall be deemed final and executory. C. As regards detachment/military personnel 1. Law enforcement detachments of any type or form shall not be installed anywhere inside the school campuses. Within a reasonable period of time as may be determined by the monitoring body, existing ones currently located within the school campuses shall be retained to enforce law and order and to protect members of the educational community and school property against criminal elements. 2. Only properly uniformed police enforcers shall be allowed entry into school campuses to perform law enforcement functions. However, detectives following up suspects of common crimes may be allowed entry only upon prior coordination with school authorities and when armed with specific mission orders and notice, thereof given to duly authorized student representatives. 3. Any military or police personnel enrolled as regular students shall comply strictly with pertinent existing rules and regulations especially with respect to the possession and carrying of firearms. D. As regards campus arrests 1. No police authorities shall enter the school premises, whether on patrol or otherwise. Such police authorities shall not interfere with peaceful and orderly student protest actions inside school campuses; except in cases of hot pursuit, or in dealing with common crimes actually being committed or about to be committed, or upon the written request of duly authorized student representative/s and school authorities. E. As regards searches and custodial investigations 1. Searches or arrest of students shall be made in accordance with law. School authorities and duly authorized student representatives shall be notified of all lawful arrests and any student officer or school official may accompany an arrested student to the place of investigation/detention.
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2. Only accredited school security guards, properly uniformed, are to be employed or assigned to school campuses. As a general rule, security guards are not vested with police powers, and therefore are not allowed to detain or interrogate students nor to disperse student assemblies. Upon effecting a citizens arrest on a student for an offense, security guards shall forthwith immediately inform the duly authorized student representatives and school officials before turning over such student to the police authorities. Upon receipt of the information, the student representatives and/or school officials concerned shall have the right to accompany the arrested student to the place of detention and investigation. 3. No student shall be subjected to custodial investigation or any form of investigation without having received prior notice except in cases of citizen arrest or in flagrante delicto and no such investigation shall take place except in the presence of a counsel of students choice, or counsel appointed by the official student council, union or student government. 4. In cases of school-related activities where students perform guard duties as part of their CMT requirements, only students of the same school shall be allowed to perform guard duties. 5. School security guards or police authorities shall exercise maximum tolerance in handling student protest actions. 6. Only properly identified law enforcers with names, ranks and respective units conspicuously displayed on their uniforms, shall be employed to deal with public assemblies. 7. The organizers of the assemblies shall exercise their right to make citizens arrest of agent provocateurs or anybody inflicting injuries on participants or committing any other criminal or disruptive acts. Article VI Disciplinary Sanctions 1. Any law enforcer who violates the terms and conditions of this Accord shall be subjected to criminal/administrative prosecution & sanctions in accordance with law. 2. Any student who violates the terms and conditions of this Accord shall likewise be subjected to disciplinary action by the school authorities or the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, or the Commission on Higher Education, and if warranted, to criminal prosecution. Article VII National Accord Review Board There is hereby created a National Accord Review Board (NARB) to be composed of the Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights and signatories herein or their authorized representatives or their successors to office with the following functions:
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NCR and regional units are also hereby created to assist NARB in the performance of its functions, to be composed of the duly authorized representatives in the regions of the Commission on Human Rights, Commission on Higher Education, Department of National Defense, and National Union of Students of the Philippines. The Chairperson of NARB shall be the Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights. The Regional Field Officers of the Commission on Human Rights are hereby designated as the Chairmen at the Regional level.
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Section 25 OTHER REGULATIONS

Other rules and regulations pertaining to student conduct may be formulated by the Administration from time to time. Likewise, memoranda from the Commission on Higher Education apply and take effect after full and proper dissemination.
A. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE ANTISEXUAL HARASSMENT ACT OF 1995

PART I Preliminary Matters Section 1.Title This body of rules and regulations shall be known as the rules and regulations for the implementation of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 at De La Salle University-Dasmarias or rules for short. Section 2. Coverage These rules shall govern incidents of sexual harassment inside the campus of De La Salle University-Dasmarias, as well as incidents outside the campus premises and/or during the semestral or summer vacation, if such incidents adversely affect the good name or reputation of the institution. Rule 1 Policies Section 1. State Policy- The state shall value the dignity of every individual, enhance the development of its human resources, guarantee full respect for human rights, and uphold the dignity of all members and elements of the educational community, other workers, applicants for employment, those undergoing training, instruction or education. Toward this end, all forms of sexual harassment in the employment, education or training environment are hereby declared unlawful. It is therefore, the duty of the employer or the head of the workrelated, educational or training environment or institution to prescribe the guidelines in the workplace and educational or training institutions to prevent or deter the commission of acts of sexual harassment, and to provide the procedures for the resolution settlement or prosecution of said acts. Section 2. School Policies and Objectives- The mission of this institution is to foster an open learning and working environment. The ethical obligation to provide an environment that is free from sexual harassment and from fear that it may occur is implicit. The entire educational community suffers when sexual harassment is an unacceptable behavior and a violation of the law and shall not be tolerated, condoned.
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Violation of this policy shall result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion or termination as the case may be. All members of the educational community affected by a sexual harassment incident shall be treated with respect and given full opportunity to present their side of the incident. PART II Sexual Harassment Rule 1 Preliminary Provisions Section 1. Work, Education or Training-Related Sexual Harassment Defined Work, education or training-related sexual harassment is committed by an employer, employee, manager, supervisor, agent of the employer, teacher, instructor, professor, coach, trainer, or any other person who, having authority, influence or moral ascendancy over another in a work or training or education environment, demands, requests or otherwise requires any sexual favor from the other, regardless of whether or not the demand, request or requirement for submission is accepted by the object of said act. a. In a work-related or employment environment, sexual harassment is committed when: 1.) The sexual favor is made as condition in the hiring or the employment, re-employment or continued employment of said individual or in granting said, individual, favorable compensation, terms conditions, promotions or privileges, or the refusal to grant the sexual favor results in limiting, segregating or classifying the employee which in any way would discriminate, deprive or diminish employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect said employee; 2.) The above would result in an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for the employee; 3.) The above acts would impair the employees rights or privileges under existing labor laws. b. In an education or training environment, sexual harassment is committed: 1.) Against one who is under the care, custody or supervision of the offender; 2.) Against one whose education, training, apprenticeship or tutorship is entrusted to the offender; 3.) When sexual favor is made a condition to the giving of a passing grade, or the granting of honors and scholarships, or the payment of a stipend, allowance or other benefits, privileges, or considerations; or 4.) When the sexual advances result in an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for the student, trainee or apprentice. Sexual harassment can be verbal, visual, or physical. It can be overt, as in the suggestion that a person could get higher or raise by submission to sexual advances.
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Section 2. Forms of Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment may consist of the following: a. Persistent, unwanted attempts to change a professional or educational relationship to a personal one. b. Unwelcome sexual flirtations and inappropriate put-downs of individual persons or classes of people. Examples include, but are not limited to the following: (1) Unwelcome sexual advances; (2) Repeated sexual-oriented kidding, teasing, or flirting; (3) Verbal abuse of a sexual nature; (4) Graphic commentary about an individuals body, sexual prowess, or sexual deficiencies; (5) Derogatory or demeaning comments about women in general, whether sexual or not; (6) Leering, whistling, touching, pinching, or brushing against anothers body; (7) Offensive crude language; and (8) Displaying objects or pictures which are sexual in nature that would create an offensive work or living environment. Section 3. Other Persons Liable Any person who directs or induces another to commit any act of sexual harassment as herein defined, or who cooperates in the commission thereof by another without which it would not have been committed, shall also be liable under these rules. Section 4. Basic Types of Sexual Harassment The following are considered basic types of sexual harassment. a. quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when submission to or rejection of unwelcome sexual advances, requests to engage in sexual conduct, and other physical and expressive behavior of a sexual nature is used as the basis for employment decisions, giving of passing grades, granting of honors and scholarship, or the payment of a stipend allowance or other benefits, privileges, or considerations. Quid pro quo sexual harassment cases are hereby classified as grave. b. Hostile or offensive sexual harassment occurs when an unwelcome sexual conduct unreasonably interferes with a individuals job performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment, even in the absence of tangible or economic job consequences. Hostile or offensive sexual harassment cases are hereby classified as grave, less grave or light, depending on a reasonable man/woman standards adopted by the Committee. Section 5. Sanctions The following administrative sanctions shall be imposed on sexual harassment cases: a. For work-related incidents of sexual harassment: (1) Suspension
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(2) Dismissal b. For education or training-related acts of sexual harassment: (1) Suspension (2) Exclusion (3) Expulsion Sexual harassment offenses shall be classified as grave, less grave and light. Grave sexual harassment cases are those to which these rules attach the penalty of dismissal, or exclusion, or expulsion. Less grave sexual harassment cases are those to which these rules attach the penalty of suspension. Light sexual harassment cases are those to which these rules attach the penalty of reprimand and warning. Section 6. Sanctions Not a Bar to Court Action. Administrative sanction shall not be a bar to prosecution in the proper courts of unlawful acts of sexual harassment. PART III Grievance Procedure Rule 1 Committee on Investigation Section 1. Committee on Investigation A committee on Investigation is hereby created. The Committee shall conduct meetings with, as the case may be, officers and employees, teachers, instructors, professors, coaches, trainors, and students or trainees to increase understanding and prevent incidents of sexual harassment. It shall also conduct the investigation of alleged cases constituting sexual harassment. Section 2. Composition of Committee on Investigation The Committee on Investigation shall be composed of the following: (1) In case where the aggrieved party is a student and the offender is a faculty: (a) The dean of Student Services shall act and preside as chairperson. (b) The Student Welfare and Formation Office director shall act as the chair of the Investigating committee. (c) The dean of the college to which the aggrieved student and the offender faculty belong (d) A Faculty Association representative (e) University Student Council president or authorized representative (f) Parents Organization La Salle Cavite (POLCA) president or representative (2) In case where the aggrieved party is a staff and the offender is a faculty member: (a) Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services (VCFAS) shall act and preside as chairperson
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(b) Human Resource Management Office director/head of the department to which the staff belongs (c) KABALIKAT ng DLSU-D president (d) A Faculty Association representative (e) Dean of College/Department chair to which the offender faculty belongs (3) In cases where the aggrieved party is a faculty/support staff and the offender is an administrator: Chair: A. President (if the respondent is VCAR/AVCAR/other heads directly under the office of the President. Members: a. Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research b. FA representative c. Dean of the Faculty/head of the unit d. Senior faculty/senior staff acceptable to both parties Chair: B. Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research/Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research (if the respondent is the dean/chair/coordinator/director/ academic head/administrative heads). Members: a. FA representative b. Senior dean/head/senior staff acceptable to both parties. (4) In cases where the aggrieved party is the student and the offender is a faculty member/support staff: Chair: Dean of Student Services Members: 1. Dean/Head of the respondent 2. University Student Council representative 3. Faculty Association representative/KABALIKAT Representative 4. Student Welfare and Formation Office director 5. POLCA representative (5) In cases where the aggrieved party is the student and the offender is the administrator: Chair: 1. President (if the respondent is VCAR/AVCAR/other heads under the President) Members: a. VCAR/AVCAR b. Dean of Student Services c. USC Representative d. College dean of the student 2. VCAR/AVCAR (if the respondent is academic head/administrative head).
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Members: a. Dean of Student Services b. USC Representative c. College dean of the student (6) In cases where the aggrieved party is an employee and the offender is the Vice Chancellor: Chair: President Members: 1. VCAR/AVCAR (if s/he is not the complainant) 2. Faculty Association/KABALIKAT/USC representative 3. Head to which the complainant belongs 4. Senior faculty/Staff/Student Welfare and Formation Office director. Rule 2 Due Process Section 1. Right to Due Process No disciplinary shall be applied upon any erring member of the educational community except for cause and after due process shall have been observed. In sexual harassment cases, the alleged offender must be afforded due process and as much confidentiality during the process. Section 2. Procedural Due Process Standards. The following procedural due process standards must be met in sexual harassment cases: a. There must be an impartial body or investigation committee that shall acquire jurisdiction over the person of the alleged offender. b. The alleged offender must be informed in writing of the nature and cause of accusation against him and furnish him an affidavit of the complaint under oath. c. The alleged offender must be given the opportunity to defend himself. d. Decision must be rendered only upon lawful hearing. Rule 3 Complaint and Reporting System
Section 1. Complaint Defined Complaint is a sworn written statement under oath charging a person with a violation of sexual harassment as subscribed before the proper authority. Section 2. Who May File Any student or employee of the school may file a complaint of sexual harassment. Section 3. Where to File A complaint may be filed in the office of the chairperson where he belongs.
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Section 4. Sufficiency of Complaint A complaint is sufficient if it states the name(s) and address(es) of the respondent, the acts or commission of the offense, and the place where the offense was committed and the name(s) of any witnesses, if any. Section 5. Proceedings for Investigation Upon receipt of the written complaint signed under oath by the offended party or by any person having direct knowledge of the commission of the act complained, the chairperson shall conduct a preliminary inquiry about the charge filed against the alleged offender. If after preliminary inquiry or examination, the chairperson believes that there is reasonable ground and prima facie case has been established, s/he shall immediately furnish the respondent a copy of the complaint together with other necessary documents. The respondent is given 48 hours to file an answer from the date of receipt hereof. In case the respondent fails or refuses to answer, the case may be pushed through under summary proceedings. Section 6. Resolution of the Case Judgment in the case will be made immediately after the deliberation and the parties will be informed within two (2) days. The chairperson shall forward it to the Office of the President who will receive for affirmation, reversal of modification of the decision. Section 7. Appeal to the President Any party involved not satisfied with the decision rendered by the committee may appeal to the Office of the President stating the grounds therefore, within 48 hours from receipt of the decision. If neither party appeals the decision in the manner and within the period herein above prescribed, the President makes the final decision and promulgates the same within two (2) days after receipt of the decision which is final and executory. In case the President fails to make a final decision whether to affirm, modify or reverse, the decision shall become final and executory. Section 8. Liability of the Employer, Head of the Office of the Educational or Training Institution The employer or head of office of the educational or training institution, if informed of such acts by the offended party and no immediate action is taken therein, shall be solidarily liable for damages arising from the acts of sexual harassment committed in the employment or training institution. PART IV Miscellaneous Provisions Rule 1 Preventive Suspension Section 1. Preventive Suspension of Accused in Sexual Harassment Cases- Any member of the educational community may be placed immediately under preventive suspension during the pendency if the case of the evidence of his guilt is strong and the school head is morally convinced that the continued stay of the
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accused during the period of investigation constitutes a destruction to the normal operations of the other members of the educational community. The chair shall make or submit recommendation to the dean/head of the Department to which the respondent belongs and shall inform the VCAR or VCFAS of the suspension. The concerned office shall be furnished a copy. Section 2. Preventive Suspension of Student- The preventive suspension of a student exceeding twenty percent (20%) of the total number of class hours shall be submitted to the Office of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for those in the tertiary level, the Department of Education (DepEd) for those in the elementary or secondary level, or the Technical education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), as the case may be. Rule 2 Independent Action for Damages and Prescription Section 1. Independent Action for Damages Nothing in the Act or in these rules shall preclude the victim of work, education or training-related sexual harassment from instituting a separate and independent action for damages and other affirmative relief. Section 2. Prescription Period Any action arising from the violation of the provisions of the Act and these shall prescribe in three (3) years whether the student, faculty or employee is no longer enrolled or employed.
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B. GUIDELINES ON ACADEMIC HONESTY

All submitted assignments, papers, examinations, and projects are expected to be the students own work. Students should always take great care to distinguish their own ideas and knowledge from information derived from sources. The term sources includes not only published (printed and online) primary and secondary materials, but also information and opinions gained directly from other people. The responsibility for learning the proper forms of citation lies with the individual student. Quotations must be properly placed within quotation marks and must be completely acknowledged. Whenever ideas or facts are derived from students reading and research, the sources must be indicated. A student who reiterates or draws ideas or facts used in another paper that s/he is writing, or has written, must cite that other paper as a source. A computer program written to satisfy a course requirement is, like a paper, expected to be original work of the student submitting it. Copying a program from another student or any other source is a form of academic dishonesty, as is deriving a program substantially from the work of another. A students paper and other works are expected to be submitted to only one course. If the same or similar work is to be submitted to any other course, the prior written permission of the instructor/s must be obtained.
(Adopted with the permission from DLSU-CSB 2000-2001 Student Handbook)
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C. IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES ON THE ANTI-VANDALISM RULE

I. Definition Vandalism refers to willful or malicious damage/destruction to anything that ought to be preserved. It is considered a major offense as stipulated in the student handbook, Sec 16.2.1 Procedure 1. Any member of the Lasallian community has the authority to apprehend anybody caught in the act of vandalizing. 2. He should confiscate the ID and immediately report the case to the Student Formatore. 3. The Student Formatore records the offense and reports the case to the Student Welfare and Formation Office (SWAFO) director who records the offense, applies the due process, and imposes the appropriate sanctions. 4. The SWAFO Director refers the offender to the Student Wellness Center for evaluation and counseling purposes. Sanctions 1st Offense a fine equivalent to the current value of the damaged or of the property destroyed but in no case more than twice its values; or the cleaning of the entire room or a wall or part thereof, free from all marks and writing at his personal expense. 2nd offense 1st offense sanction applies plus ten (10) service hours at any Office of Student Services units as determined by the SWAFO director. 3rd offense 1st offense sanction applies plus twenty (20) service hours at any Office of Student Services units as determined by the SWAFO director.
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/D. GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE ENTRY AND STAY OF
FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

MALACAANG Manila BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 285 AMENDING THE GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE ENTRY AND STAY OF FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTER-AGENCY COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN STUDENTS FOR THE PURPOSE
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the government to continuously promote the Philippines as a center for education in the Asia Pacific Region by (i) encouraging foreign students to study in the country, (ii) developing awareness of the Philippine educational system among neighboring countries, and (iii) allowing duly accepted foreign students to avail of the facilities of the Philippine Educational System; WHEREAS, an increasing number of foreign students has expressed the desire to enter and study in the Philippines, and graduate from the Philippine schools, colleges and universities; WHEREAS, the Philippine government recognizes the importance of openness and vigilance in determining bona-fide foreign students who wish to avail themselves of education and training in the Philippine educational institutions and benefit from an enriched exchange of culture, ideas and goodwill among nations in the region; WHEREAS, studying in the Philippines will afford foreign students of Filipino descent excellent means and opportunity to appreciate and understand their roots and rich cultural heritage; WHEREAS, the government policy of attraction for foreign students to come to the country will help boost the nations prospects to improve its economic environment; WHEREAS, there is a need to liberalize the procedures and requirements in the entry of foreign students without compromising national security by providing a systematic method in the processing and approval of their documents. NOW, THEREFORE, I JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order the following: Section 1. Basic Policies and Procedures. The following policies and procedures shall be observed by all entries concerned: A. Coverage Only aliens who seek temporary stay in the Philippines solely for the purpose of taking up a course higher than high school at a university, seminary, college, academy, or duly authorized to admit foreign students who are at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment and have the means sufficient for their education and support of study are covered under this order. B. Acceptance Only schools with programs accredited by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) or with the equivalent accreditation by the Commission on
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Student Handbook SY 2010-2014 Higher Education (CHED) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) shall be authorized by the Commission to admit foreign students. The CHED shall prepare, at regular intervals, an updated list of such schools, in consultation with the BI, taking into account their respective mandates under existing laws and regulations. Copies of the list shall be furnished the BI, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) and the schools authorized to admit foreign students. All schools so authorized shall establish a foreign student unit within their organization. To maintain their authority, the schools, through their foreign students unit, shall submit the following reports to the BI, copy furnished the CHED and NICA: a. An enrollment report on foreign students 45 days after the commencement of classes every semester. The names of those who have been accepted but failed to enroll, either for the first time or subsequent terms, should be included in the said report. b. A monthly status report, as may be deemed necessary, with emphasis on whoever is missing, has transferred, dropped from the rolls or with derogatory records. c. Report on promotions with inclusions of those who failed to take the final examinations and those with deficiencies. Failure to comply with the above-required reports shall be a ground for cancellation by the CHED of the authority to admit foreign students. The Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEA) addressed to the accepting school shall be cleared by the CHED only in cases where restrictions exist on enrollment in medicine and dentistry. The CHED and the Department of Education Culture and Sports (DECS) shall provide assistance to schools in regard to issues on comparative equivalences between foreign educational systems and those of the Philippines. Accreditation of advanced credits earned in college or earned credits in Science, th th English, and Mathematics in the 11 and 12 year levels of secondary education in foreign countries shall be limited only to the authorized number fixed by the CHED. Grants of credits in excess of the authorized number of advanced credits for degree course shall be subjected to validating examinations to be administered by the accepting educational institutions subject to information of the CHED. Enrollment in any level shall require completion of the lower particular level, e.g., an applicant for the tertiary or collegiate level must be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. The individual school may launch information campaigns to solicit and receive applications directly from prospective foreign students. The schools, for these purposes, may seek the assistance of the DFA and the Department of Tourism. The processing of documents shall be between the school and the government agency concerned. The foreign students shall communicate directly with the school and comply with the schools requirements, which shall include the submission of the following documents: a. Five (5) copies of the Students Personal History Statement (PHS) duly signed by him, both in English and in his national alphabet accompanied by his personal seal, if any, and containing among others, his left and right thumbprints and a 2x2 inch photograph on plain white background taken not more than six months prior to submission. b. A notarized affidavit of support including bank statement or notarized notice of grant for institutional scholars to cover expenses for the students
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The school, satisfied with the students compliance with its requirement shall issue a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) to the student and submit a duplicate copy thereof to the DFA, together with a certified true copy of the CHEDs CEA, when necessary, and the above-cited documents of section 1-B-7 a to d. These documents shall be handcarried to the DFA by the schools designated liaison officer under a cover letter on the schools official stationery signed by the school registrar and stamped with the schools dry seal requesting that a student visa be issued to the person named therein. The DFA shall endorse the documents in the Philippine Service Post located in the students country of origin or legal residence for the issuance of the student visa after ascertaining the students identity and admissibility under existing DFA regulations. C. Issuance of Visas Foreign students, whose applications for student visa are approved, are required to secure their visa from the Philippine Foreign Services Post in their country of origin or legal residence, regardless of where they are at the time of application. The Philippine Foreign Service Post shall notify in writing the student of the receipt of the documents and require him to appear in person before a Consular Officer for interview and compliance with consular requirements. In addition to the documents transmitted to the post of the DFA, the following requirements shall be submitted by the student to the Consular Office. a. Original copy of the schools NOA containing a clear impression of the schools dry seal; b. Police clearance issued by the national police authorities in the students country of origin or legal residence, authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post having consular jurisdiction over the place; and c. Medical health certificate issued by an authorized physician including but not limited standard size x-ray, HIV, Hepatitis B clearance. The consular office shall not assume the task of determining the students scholastic fitness for the program applied for and shall issue the student visa as soon as all the requirements are accomplished. A notice of visa issuance shall be furnished by the DFA to the school, the CHED, BI, and NBI and the NICA as soon as it receives a report to this effect from the issuing post. D. Arrival and Stay in the Philippines Upon arrival in the Philippines, the student, as part of the requirements for processing his entry, shall report immediately to the BI Student Desk for registration and to the accepting school and shall enroll in which issued his NOA. The school shall reassess the students competency level and establish his scholastic comparative equivalency when necessary. The school, through its foreign student unit, shall assist the student in obtaining the necessary Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) And Certificate of Residence for Temporary Students (CRTS) from the BI. The students authorized period of stay shall be consistent with the length of the course study to which he has been accepted by a
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Student Handbook SY 2010-2014 Philippine school. The initial period is one year, then, is renewed by the BI Student Desk every semester and for cause, may be approved by one year. A foreign student who wishes to pursue another degree program higher than the original course completed shall submit all appropriate clearances/endorsement to include Personal History Statement from duly accomplished, notarized affidavit of support, official transcript of record, NBI clearance and NOA from his admitting school and other concerned agencies to the BI for approval and subsequent processing of student visa extension. Shifting of course or change of school shall require prior CHED/DECS clearances. Authorization for conversion from tourists visa category to that of a student visa or issuance of Special Study Permit is hereby restored. The concerned school and the Inter-Agency members shall provide assistance to the foreigners who are already in the country under ant valid visa arrangement and who apply/petition for the conversion of their status to 9f student visa (reference: Philippine Immigration Act) or for the issuance of a Special Study Permit provided all relevant pre requisites are complied with, and provided further, that safeguards to national security concerns/interest are adequately and appropriately undertaken by all concerned agencies. The BI shall establish a Foreign Student Desk which shall have the following functions: a. To handle and screen all applications/petitions of foreigners for conversion from any valid category admission to student visa or for the issuance of Special Study Permit and recommend appropriate course of action to the BI Commissioner; b. To process and act on 9f student visa extension application and to approve the same per semester or for a cause, per year; c. To accredit Higher Education Institution (HEIs) to accept foreign students in coordination with CHED. d. To implement approved conversion and downgrading from 9f and to 9a (Philippine Immigration Act); e. To issue BI clearance to student visa applicants; f. To monitor the activities of foreign students. E. Monitoring Within a month and a half after the start of classes the school, through its foreign students unit, shall submit to the BI, copy furnished CHED, NICA, and NBI, an enrollment report on all foreign students with inclusion on names of foreign students who have been accepted but failed to enroll, either for the first time or for subsequent terms. Further, it shall submit a monthly status report to the BI, as may be deemed necessary, on whoever are missing, have transferred, dropped from the rolls and with derogatory record. Finally, at the end of each term, the school shall also report to the BI those foreign students who have failed to take the final examinations for the term and those who have completed their courses. The report on promotions shall be submitted to BI for appropriate action on request for student visa extension. Non-compliance by school to submit the reports shall be a ground for the cancellation by the CHED of their authority to accept foreign students. The NICA and the BI shall check, whenever necessary, the activities of foreign students brought to their attention which appear to be inimical to the security if the State. Criminal complaints filed against foreign students shall be referred to the NBI for investigation and appropriate action. These agencies shall undertake steps necessary to safeguard the due process of valid application, visa issuance, and entry of foreign student in the country.
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Student Handbook SY 2010-2014 The BI shall investigate, apprehend and prosecute, if necessary, foreign students who are not complying with the Philippine Immigration laws and regulations. Violation of immigration laws and regulations shall be aground for the cancellation of a student visa and deportation of the student concerned. F. Exemption The following shall be exempted from the coverage of this Executive Order: 1. Tertiary enrollment in the Philippine schools of the spouses and unmarried dependent children below 21 years old of the following categories of aliens shall not be required to secure a student visa and the BI special study permit: a. A permanent foreign resident; b. Aliens with valid working permits under Section 9(d), 9(g) and 47(a)(2) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, as amended; c. Personnel of foreign diplomatic and consular missions residing in the Philippines; d. Personnel of duly accredited international organizations residing in the Philippines; e. Holder of Special Investors Resident Visa (SIRV) and Special Retirees Resident Visa (SRRV); and f. Foreign students coming in the Philippines with 47(a)(2) visa issued pursuant to existing laws, e.g. PD 2021 This privilege is also extended to the principals who may wish to take advantage of the educational facilities on the country. 2. The children of the above-mentioned admission categories who are already enrolled before their marriage and/or before reaching the age of 21 years shall be allowed to finish their studies and convert their admission category to that of student visa under Section 9(f) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, as amended, for as long as their principals remain in the country. 3. Spouses and children of personnel of foreign diplomatic and consular missions and duly accredited international organizations located in the Philippines who desire to remain in the Philippines to enroll for the first time or finish their studies higher than high school and qualify under prescribed regulations, shall be allowed to convert their admission category to that of a student visa under section 9(f) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, as amended, in accordance with the applicable procedure, in the event their principals lose their admission category as Foreign Government Official under Section 9(e) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940,as amended. The privilege is also extended to the principals who may wish to take advantage of the educational facilities of the country. Section 2. Establishment and Composition of the Committee on Foreign Students. There is hereby created an Inter-Agency Committee on Foreign Students herein referred to as the Committee, which shall have the following membership: a. Commission on Higher Education Chairman b. Department of Foreign Affairs Co-Chairman c. Department of Education Member d. Bureau of Immigration Member e. National Bureau of Investigation Member f. National Intelligence Coordinating Agency Member
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Student Handbook SY 2010-2014 Section 3. Duties and Responsibilities of the Committee. The Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities: a. Promulgate simplified procedures and implementing guidelines governing the entry and stay of foreign students in the Philippines, as well as the rules and regulations limiting school transfer and course shifting of foreign students in accordance with the provision of the Executive Order within sixty (60) days from the effectivity thereof; b. Monitor and coordinate the implementation of this Executive Order with the department and agencies concerned. c. Meet regularly to assess the progress of the whole program to ensure that the promotion of the Philippines as a center for education in the region is effectively encouraged and undertaken; d. Submit a semi-annual report to the Office of the President, through the Office of the Executive Secretary, on the status of the foreign students in the country. The report shall be submitted before the end of September and February of the first and second semester, respectively of each school year. The CHED shall provide the secretariat to support the Committee. Section 4. Penalty Clause. Any school found, after due investigation, by the CHED and/or the BI to have violated any provision on compliance shall suffer cancellation of the authority to admit foreign students. Section 5. Repealing Provisions. All executive issuances, regulations, or any part thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of the Executive order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. Section 6. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any part or provision of the Executive order shall be held unconstitutional or declared contrary to the law, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. Section 7. Effectivity. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. DONE in the City of Manila, this 4 thousand.
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(SGD.) JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA By the President: (SGD.) RONALDO ZAMORA
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E. THE ANTI-HAZING LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE
PHILIPPINES
REPUBLIC ACT No. 8049

AN ACT REGULATING HAZING AND OTHER FORMS OF INITIATION RITES IN FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE. Be enacted by Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: SECTION 1. Hazing as used in this Act is an initiation rite or practice as a prerequisite for admission into membership in a fraternity, sorority or organization by placing the recruit, neophyte or applicant in some embarrassing or humiliating situations such as forcing him/her to do menial, silly, foolish and similar tasks or activities or otherwise subjecting him/her to physical or psychological suffering or injury. The term organization shall include any club or the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Philippine Military Academy, or cadet corps of the Citizens Military Training, or Citizens Army Training. The physical, mental and psychological testing and training procedure and practices to determine and enhance the physical, mental and psychological fitness of prospective regular members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police as approved by the secretary of National Defense and the National Police Commission duly recommended by the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Director General of the Philippine National Police shall not be considered as hazing for the purpose of this act. SECTION 2. No-hazing or initiation rites in any from or manner by a fraternity, sorority or organization shall be allowed without prior written notice to the school authorities or head of organization seven (7) days before the conduct of such initiations. The written notice shall indicate the period of the initiation activities which shall not exceed three (3) days, shall include the names of those to be subjected to such activities, and shall further contain an undertaking that no physical violence be employed by anybody during such initiation rites. SECTION 3. The head of the school or organization or their representatives must assign at least two (2) representatives of the school or organization, as the case may be, to be present during initiation. It is the duty of such representative to see to it that no physical harm of any kind shall be inflicted upon a recruit, neophyte or applicant. SECTION 4. If the person subjected to hazing or other forms of initiation rites suffers any physical injury or dies as a result thereof, the officers and members of the fraternity, sorority or organization who actually participated in the infliction of physical harm shall be liable as principals. The person or persons who participated in the hazing shall suffer.
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Student Handbook SY 2010-2014 a. b. c. The penalty of reclusion perpetual if death, rape, sodomy or mutilation results there from. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its maximum period if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall become insane, imbecile, impotent or blind. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its maximum period if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have lost the use of speech or the power to hear or to smell, or shall have lost an eye, a hand, a foot, an arm or a leg shall have lost the use of any such member shall have become incapacitated for the activity or work in which he/she was habitually engaged. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its minimum period if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall become deformed or shall have lost any other part of his/her body, or shall have lost the use thereof or shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance of the activity or work in which he/she has habitually engaged for a period of more than ninety (90) days. The penalty of prison mayor in its maximum period if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance of the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for more than thirty (30) days. The penalty of prison mayor in its medium period if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance of the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for ten (10) days or more, or that the injury sustained shall require medical attendance for the same period. The penalty of the prison mayor in its period if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance of the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged from one (1) to nine (9) days, or that the injury sustained shall require medical attendance for the same period. The penalty of prison correctional in its maximum period if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall sustain physical injuries, which do not prevent him/her from engaging in his habitual activity, or work nor require medical attendance.
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F. GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF RANDOM DRUG TESTING FOR SECONDARY AND TERTIARY STUDENTS
Republic of the Philippines Office of the President DANGEROUS DRUG BOARD BOARD REGULATION NO. 6 Series of 2003
SUBJECT: General Guidelines for the Conduct of Random Drug Testing For Secondary and Tertiary Students
Pursuant to Section 36 (c), Article III of Republic Act No. 9165, the following guidelines are hereby promulgated. The guidelines shall be applicable to the random drug testing of students in public and private secondary, tertiary/higher education institutions and post-secondary technical vocational schools. These guidelines outline the purpose of the random drugtesting program, as well as procedures and necessary consequences of a positive drug test after confirmation. All procedures shall take into account the ideals of fairness and rehabilitation and not isolation of the drug dependent. The school must not violate the constitutional rights to due process, equal protection and self-incrimination. A. Guiding Principles in the Implementation of Random Drug Testing in Schools and Management of Drug Test Results. Government recognizes the primary responsibility of the family, particularly the parents for the education and awareness of its members of the effects of dangerous drugs. Parental involvement shall be maximized in the implementation of drug education, random drug testing, treatment and rehabilitation of drug users and dependents. The school, with the assistance of Local Government Units (LGUs) and other agencies where the school is located, has the obligation to employ every reasonable means to provide a healthy and drug-free environment to its populace. Cognizant of the right of the students to continue and complete their studies, the government and the school shall give emphasis to the implementation of measures aimed at guidance and counseling together with the treatment and rehabilitation of any student found to have used or to be dependent on dangerous drugs. Academic freedom of institutions of higher learning shall be respected in the implementation of random drug testing and all other pertinent provisions of RA 9165. The implementation of drug abuse prevention and education programs in schools shall be intensified as an integral part of the overall demand reduction efforts of
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Student Handbook SY 2010-2014 the government. The random drug testing shall be implemented as a collaborative undertaking of the government, the schools, the students and their parents. The whole process shall not in any manner be utilized to harass the students. 8. Random drug testing shall be implemented primarily for prevention and rehabilitation. 9. The drug testing program shall guarantee and respect the personal privacy and dignity of the student. 10. The test results shall be treated with utmost confidentiality. 11. The test results shall not be used in any criminal proceedings. 7. B. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Purposes of Random Drug Testing To determine the prevalence of drug users among students To assess the effectivity of school-based and community-based prevention programs To deter the use of illegal drugs To facilitate the rehabilitation of drug users and dependents To strengthen the collaboration efforts and identified agencies against the use of illegal drugs and in the rehabilitation of drug users and dependents. Definition of Terms
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Drug Counselor shall mean a person trained in the techniques of guidance counseling particularly dealing with cases of drug dependency. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall designate such person. Drug Testing Coordinator shall be the point person in the school tasked with handling random drug testing which shall be the principal of a secondary school, and administrator of a technical vocational education and training institutions or the administrator appointed by the president/chief executive officer in tertiary institutions. Parents shall, for purposes of these guidelines, include court appointed guardians. Random Selection refers to the unbiased process of selecting students who are to undergo drug testing. Rehabilitation is the dynamic process, including after-care and follow-up treatment, directed towards the physical, emotional/psychological, vocational, social and spiritual change/enhancement of a drug dependent to enable him/her to live without dangerous drugs, enjoy the fullest life compatible with his/her capabilities and potential and render him/her to become a law-abiding and productive members of the community. Schools shall mean an institutions that has as its primary purpose the education of students including secondary, tertiary and technical vocational education and training institutions. Selection Board shall be the board constituted at the level of the school composed of the Drug Testing Coordinator as chairperson, one representative each from the students, faculty and parents as members. The authorized governing body duly recognized by their respective constituents shall choose representatives from these
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Student Handbook SY 2010-2014 stakeholders based on a set of selection criteria formulated for this purpose. In the absence of a parents association, the School Head may appoint who shall be a member of the Selection Board. Supervising Agency shall refer to the government agency that exercises supervision over the school such as the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), or the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). D. Procedures in the Conduct of Random Drug Testing 1. Notification a. The Supervising Agency through an appropriate order that included these guidelines on random drug testing, shall inform all schools under its provision about the governments actions against illegal drugs. The schools administrators shall be required to explain these provisions and their procedures to the school community and when applicable, include these in the schools handbook or listing procedures. (The Supervising Agencies Memorandum Circulars should include a list of DOHAccredited Testing Centers/Laboratories.) b. All Students and their parents shall be notified in writing on the process and manner by which the random drug testing shall be conducted. Such notification may be sent at any time during the school term. Failure to return the acknowledgement receipt shall not be a bar to the conduct of the drug testing. Samples The Supervising Agency shall inform randomly selected schools on their inclusion in the random drug testing program. The whole student population of the school selected shall be included in the random sampling. The number of samples should yield a statistical 95% confidence level for the whole student population. Selection of Samples The Drug Testing Coordinator shall convene the Selection Board within five days from the receipt of notice from the Supervising Agency stating that the school is included in the program. On the day of the testing, the Selection Board shall conduct the random selection of those to be tested. The Selection Board shall ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the random selection process. The selection process shall be random through a lottery. Which may be computerized, or in any other manner that shall be agreed upon by the Board. The random selection of students and the drug testing shall be done on the some day. Prior to testing, the selected students shall be asked to reveal the prescription medicines, vitamins, food supplements that they had ingested with the past five
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Student Handbook SY 2010-2014 (5) days. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall keep the listing and utilize this in the evaluation of the confirmatory drug test. The laboratory shall follow the DOH prescribed guidelines in the collection of urine specimens. Universal precautions shall be observed at all times. DOH Prescribed Guidelines shall be posted in strategic places/visible areas of the school. The monitor assigned to ensure the integrity of the collection process should be of the same sex as the student. The drug testing shall be done in the school and conducted by a duly accredited drug-testing laboratory. The school, through its respective health personnel, shall assist the Drug Testing Laboratory in the conduct of the drug testing. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the random drug testing for the students, teachers, administration and personnel of the school. It is strongly recommended that the drug testing for students, the teachers, administration and personnel be done simultaneously. Treatment of Random Drug Test Result The results of the test shall be strictly confidential. No school shall publish or post results whether positive or negative. Any person who violated the rules of confidentiality of the results and selection shall be liable under Section 72 RA 9165 and such other appropriate laws. The laboratory shall place the drug test result in a sealed envelope and deliver the same via personal service to the Drug Testing Coordinator. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall then inform all the student s tested individually of the test results. In the case the test results are positive, the Drug Testing Coordinator shall inform both the student and parent concerned that a confirmatory test shall be conducted. The student shall be told to inform his/her parents if the scheduled conference with the Drug Testing Coordinator. The student shall be advised to refrain from revealing the test results to other person. During the scheduled conference, the Drug Testing Coordinator shall relay to the parent full information on the process that shall be undertaken for the confirmatory test. In the event that the parents do not appear on the schedule conference, the student shall be informed of the schedule of the confirmatory test. The confirmatory drug test shall be conducted in the same manner as the initial drug test. The results of the confirmatory test shall be transmitted by the laboratory in a sealed envelope and handed directly to the Drug Testing Coordinator. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall inform both parents and the student of the results of the test. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall not delegate such task of informing the student and parent to any other person, nor shall the Drug Testing Coordinator reveal the results of the test to any person other that the student and parent. First time positive confirmatory drug test result shall not be a ground for expulsion or any disciplinary action against the student. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall refer the student and his/her parent to government-owned DOH-accredited facility or DOH-accredited government physician to determine the students dependency level. The student may opt for a private DOH-accredited facility or physician for this initial determination provided it is at his/her own expense.
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Student Handbook SY 2010-2014 m. In the event that is determined that the student is a drug dependent, the school may impose appropriate sanctions against the student as provided for in the schools Student Handbook and the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools, provided that in the case of public secondary schools. If the student is later on found to have been rehabilitated, the student shall then be allowed to re-enroll. n. The student shall then undergo a three (3) month observation and counseling period under the supervision of the DOH-accredited facility or physician in consultation with the parent. Such process of observation and counseling period under the supervision of the DOH-accredited facility or physician in consultation with the parent. Such process of observation and counseling shall be done in coordination with the Drug Counselor of the school. o. At the end of the three months, it is hoped that with the counseling done, the student will be properly rehabilitated. If the student shows no signs of improvement, recovery or fails the drug test the second time, the DOH-accredited facility or physician, may make a recommendation to the student, parent, and Drug Testing Coordinator to the student referred to a DOH-accredited facility suited to the students level of dependency. If another drug testing is conducted for another period on the same student population, and the student is found positive the second time, the school shall proceed in accordance with Section 61, RA 9165 without prejudice to the provision of Section 73, RA 9165. E. 1. Reportorial Requirements of Results of the Random Drug Testing. The Drug Testing Coordinator, Drug Counselor and employees of DOHaccredited facilities, testing laboratories, shall not reveal the names of the students or test to any other persons except to the student concerned or his/her parents. The aggregate test results from each school which shall not include the identities of the students tested, shall be submitted by the School Head to the Division Superintendent of DepEd for secondary schools, the regional Director of CHED for tertiary schools and Training Institution Administrator for TESDA for consolidation for the purpose of evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of drug abuse prevention programs. Training of Guidance Counselors The Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, the Philippine Drug Agency and Dangerous Drugs Broad in coordination with each other, shall formulate and conduct the training program for guidance counselors for the purpose of enhancing their skills in handling drug abuse prevention programs and handling dependency cases. G. Expense of the Program The Department of Health, in coordination with the Supervising Agencies shall designate the drug testing laboratories that shall be utilized for purposes of the program. Payment of testing fees shall be done by the government thru Department of
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Student Handbook SY 2010-2014 Health to the Drug Testing Laboratories. H. Enforcement of Compliance Students who refuse to undergo random drug testing shall be dealt with accordance with the rules and regulation of the schools; provided that at no time shall refusal to undergo testing give rise to a presumption of drug use or dependency; provided further that the school may impose sanctions on such refusal other than the offence of drug use or dependency. Schools that refuse to implement the random drug testing program shall be liable undergo Section 32 of RA 9165 without prejudice to other administrative sanctions imposed by the Supervising Agencies. The Supervising Agency shall report the same to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Dangerous Drug Board (DDB).
Miscellaneous Provisions Separability clause. If any provision of these Guidelines or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the other provisions of these Guidelines and the application of such provision to the other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Effectivity. These guideline shall take effect immediately after its approval by the Dangerous Drug Board. ADOPTED and APPROVED this 1 Quezon City.
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Three Basic Lasallian Prayers

Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God. I will continue, O my God. To do all my actions for the love of You Live JESUS in our hearts. Forever!
CENTENNIAL PRAYER
Let me be the change I want to see to do with strength and wisdom all that needs to be done. and become the hope that I can be. Set me free from my fears and hesitations grant me courage and humility fill me with spirit to face the challenge and start the change I long to see.
Today I start the change I want to see

Even if Im not the light I can be the spark In faith, service and communion Let us start the change we want to see The change that begins in me Live JESUS in our hearts FOREVER!
ALMA MATER HYMN

Hail, Hail Alma Mater Hail to De La Salle Well hold your banner High and bright A shield of Green and White Well fight to keep your glory bright And never shall we fail Hail to Thee Our Alma Mater Hail, Hail, Hail
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TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
This Student Handbook shall apply to all students of the university except for:
Section 9.1.b, Section 12.1.a., Section 12.2 and Section 14.2.2 shall apply only to the incoming freshmen students starting SY 20102011.
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PRESCRIBED SCHOOL UNIFORM

MALE FEMALE
For males, the prescribed uniform is beige

Santana polo barong with the embroidered logo of the University, white sando inside (tucked-in), and chocolate brown slacks (straight cut). They are enjoined to wear closed
black leather shoes with dark colored socks.
For females, the prescribed uniform is white blouse with school patch on the left collar, emerald green slacks (semi-straight cut), and closed black leather shoes, if socks were to be worn, plain black or skin-tone.
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Note: ALL KINDS OF SHORTS NOT ALLOWED
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Conforme:
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-DASMARIAS Dasmarias, Cavite
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To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that we have received a copy of the Student Handbook 2010-2014. We shall read, understand, seek clarifications if necessary, and abide by the rules and regulations of the University as contained in this book for as long as we are connected with the DLSU-D. We understand that other university policies pertaining to student welfare and safety may be formulated, revised or amended in the future in accordance with the DLSU-Ds Vision and Mission as well as with the new memoranda and circulars from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
_______________________ Students Name & Signature
________________________ Parents Name & Signature
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WHO ARE THE LASALLIAN STUDENTS?

Source: Lasallian Guiding Principles of the Philippine Lasallian

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CHAIR: DR. ISABELITA C. CELESTINO

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Section 1 GENERAL DIRECTIVES

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Section 2 PROGRAM OFFERINGS

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Section 3 ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY

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Take the Entrance Exam as Scheduled

Present the claim stub on the date of release of test result

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Office of the University Registrar Interview with the University Registrar

COUNTER 16 Accounting Office Pay Testing Fee

Claim Test Result

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Application Requirements and Procedure for Uniters and Graduate Studies

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Non-DLSU-D Graduates Counter 20 Secure entrance exam payment slip

Counter 20 Secure entrance permit Take entrance examination as scheduled

Graduate Studies Office Claim entrance test result as scheduled

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3.5. Application Requirements and Procedure for Re-enrollees

3.5.2. Procedure for application

COUNTER 17 Submit accomplished Referral Slip Claim Enrollment Permit END

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COUNTER 1 (Office of the University Registrar)

Secure Referral Slip for Cross-Enrollees

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Section 4 ENROLLMENT MATTERS

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Section 5 FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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Section 8 GRADING SYSTEM

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