DE LA SALLE LIPA COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK

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DE LA SALLE LIPA COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK
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DE LA SALLE LIPA COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK
PREFACE
The College started publishing a Student Handbook in school-year 1993 – 1994.
Since then, numerous changes have been introduced in succeeding editions to
make school policies and procedures more responsive to the needs of the school
community and the challenges of the times.
In case of necessary revisions, however, adjustments would be simply inserted in
future editions. Revisions would come from suggestions solicited from the
different offices and groups in the institution, including the student sector.
Nevertheless, each member of the community is encouraged to provide suggestions
towards the improvement of the handbook’s contents and its implementation.
The policies and procedures contained in this handbook are not intended to limit
individual freedom and aspiration. Instead, each provision seeks to guide a
member of the school community towards the better performance of his or her
role as a Doer, Learner, Sharer/Server and Leader. While the handbook is
admittedly not perfect, it is expected that all sectors at De La Salle Lipa will do their
part in the common objective of building a positive working and learning
environment.
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I.
SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
Vision and Mission
To be a sign of faith as an excellent educational institution, sharing in the
Lasallian mission of teaching minds, touching hearts and transforming
lives.
SIGN OF FAITH
To be a sign of faith is for DLSL to be witness to the values of
communion with God and the priority of the gospel in human life, and
be committed to growth in the spirit of faith as described in the
“Foundational Principles of Lasallian Formation”:
The spirit of faith flows from a relationship of communion with the Triune
God who wills to save all people by drawing them into a life-giving communion with
Him and with one another. In the Lasallian tradition, the spirit of faith is a spirit
that allows one to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
discover God’s active presence in his Word, in men and women, in the
poor, in nature, in history and in ourselves;
judge and evaluate things in the light of the gospel;
search for God’s will in order to carry out His saving plan;
unite one’s actions to the ongoing saving action of God in the world;
and
trust in God’s loving presence and providence when acting or discerning
God’s will.
The spirit of faith is a disposition of the mind and heart that (1) allows
believers to interpret, judge and evaluate reality in the light of the Gospel; (2) moves
and motivates them to contribute actively to the fulfillment of God’s saving plan; (3)
enables them to take necessary risks and act with boldness in accomplishing what is
demanded by each situation, placing their trust in God’s providence to guide, sustain
and make fruitful their efforts.1
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Guiding Principle of the Philippines, Lasallian Family, 2005
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EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
An excellent educational institution is one that is dynamic, maintains
quality programs, provides services beyond what is basically required, and
equips its members with the virtues, knowledge and skills necessary to live
productive professional and civic lives anywhere in the world. Because the
institution’s excellence is anchored on Gospel values, this excellence
makes DLSL a sign of faith.
TEACHING MINDS
Teaching minds is empowering members of the Lasallian family to become
lifelong learners who are competent, creative, critical, and committed to
service. It is also the act of promoting a culture of partnership,
collaboration, and co-responsibility for the mission among administrators,
students, faculty and staff. As a community dedicated to education and
informed by the Lasallian spirit, DLSL offers educational experiences that
are collaborative, contextual, dynamic and pedagogically diverse.
TOUCHING HEARTS
Touching hearts for DLSL is the provision of an education that expresses a
genuine care and concern for students in their individuality and uniqueness,
an education that invites them to become their best selves and moves them
to become agents for the transformation of others and of the society to
which they belong.
TRANSFORMING LIVES
Transforming lives pertains to the act of serving as inspiration for others to
live a life of faith, commitment, and service. Inspired by the charism and
vision of our founder, St. John Baptist De La Salle, we become
ambassadors of Christ, spreading the Good News through our actions and
making a difference in the lives of people that we encounter. By creating
concrete programs that serve the poor and provide the less fortunate with
the chance for a better life, an equal opportunity to quality education, and a
renewed relationship with God, DLSL becomes an instrument for the
transformation of life.
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A. The First Brothers and La Salle Schools
In April 1651, St. John Baptist De La Salle was born to a wealthy family in
Rheims, France. Although raised and educated with all the privileges that
accompanied his influential social standing, early on in his life, Jean Baptist De
La Salle became disturbed by what he saw in society: widespread poverty and
the plight of poor children who seemed “…so far from salvation” and were
“…often left to themselves and badly brought-up.”
Ordained priest at the age of 27, De La Salle went on to devote himself to the
Christian education of the poor. He began by recruiting young men whom he
trained to become good Christian teachers, went on to found schools for poor
children, and eventually renounced his personal wealth to found a community
of educators which in time became the Brothers of the Christian Schools,
better known in the Philippines as the La Salle Brothers.
Canonized as saint of the Catholic Church in 1900 and proclaimed Patron of
Christian Teachers in 1950, St. John Baptist De La Salle is recognized as the
Father of Modern Education, an educational innovator who continues to be
the guiding spirit that animates every La Salle school. Today, more than three
centuries after their founding, there are more than 10,000 La Salle Brothers
serving the youth in schools, colleges, universities and other institutions in
more than 80 countries throughout the world.
B. The La Salle Brothers in the Philippines
The Brothers first came to the Philippines in 1911, when they established a
small school in Manila which in time grew to become De La Salle University.
Having established a reputation for excellent Christian education, the Brothers
expanded their efforts in the country and established the University of St. La
Salle in Bacolod City (1952), La Salle Academy in Iligan City (1958)
La Salle Green Hills in Mandaluyong City (1959), St. Joseph’s High
School in Bacolod City (1960), and De La Salle Lipa in Lipa City
(1962). Other schools followed, and almost a century after their
arrival in the country, the Lasallian education benefits almost
90,000 students throughout the Philippines.
C. De La Salle Lipa
De La Salle Lipa traces its origins to the Our Lady of the Rosary Academy
(OLRA), a school for boys and girls operated by the Maryknoll Sisters in the
city of Lipa. Having decided to refocus their apostolate in the early 1960s, the
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Sisters arranged for the La Salle Brothers to assume responsibility for the
education of the OLRA boys.
Ground was broken on a seven-hectare plot of land in late 1961, trees cleared
and three classroom buildings, a Brothers’ residence and a covered gym area
were constructed. The new school had 11 spacious classrooms, two science
laboratories, a library, and four administration offices. The following year
opened its doors to the OLRA Boy’s Department with 221 grade school
pupils.
More buildings and other facilities were built, year level offerings expanded,
and in 1974, girls were admitted for the first time. A college department
opened in 1985, and a graduate school in 1996. At present, De La Salle Lipa
has more than 10,000 students in its primary, secondary and tertiary education
divisions, and offers a broad range of basic, two-year certificate, four-year,
five-year undergraduate programs and graduate degree program.
D. The Seal
In school year 2005-2006 and on an interim basis, De La Salle Lipa adopted a
new seal to symbolize its heritage and mission of providing Lasallian education
in the Southern Tagalog region of the Philippines. The seal and its elements
are as follows:
Star of Faith
The Star of Faith, or Signum Fidei, recalls the biblical star
of Bethlehem which led the Magi to the child Jesus (Mt.
2:9 – 10). It reminds every Lasallian of God’s call to be
signs of faith and symbols of God’s love in the world,
especially for the poor.
Shield
The shield, whose four quarters define a cross, represents
the Lasallian’s role as a loyal defender of the Catholic
faith.
Broken Chevrons
Johan Salla, Warrior in Chief of Atphonus the Chaste, King of Oviedo,
expelled the Moors from Urgel and reestablished the Ephiscopal See in 818.
The broken legs he sustained during combat as he fought side by side with
his king are the origins of the broken chevrons on the De La Salle’s coat of
arms.
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Stallion
The stallion is a symbol of Lipa City, which has been known for its fine
horses. It also epitomizes strength, industry, speed and endurance-qualities
expected of every Lasallian.
Coconut Tree
A highly versatile and useful crop that is cultivated throughout the
Philippines, the coconut stands for life, versatility and resourcefulness.
Fan Knife
Another symbol of Batangas province, the fan knife, or balisong, represents
the Batangueños’ industry and craftsmanship.
Banners
The two banners point to De La Salle Lipa’s proud heritage and mission.
They indicate the school’s 1962 founding as a La Salle Brothers’ school in the
Philippines, as well as its goal for its students: Crescit Gratia Virtuteque, or “He
grew in faith and virtue” (Lk 2, 50).
Colors
The colors green and white are traditional to the La Salle Brothers’ schools in
the Philippines. Because many of the pioneer Brothers in the Philippines
were of Irish descent, green represents Ireland, while white represents the
Philippines as the “Pearl of the Orient Sea.”
E. Lasallian Core Values
The Spirit of Faith
The spirit of faith flows from a relationship of communion with the Triune
God who will save all people by drawing them into a lifegiving communion
with Him and with one another in the Lasallian tradition, the spirit of faith is
a spirit that allows one to discover God’s active presence in his Word, in men
and women, in the poor, in nature, in history, and in ourselves judge and
evaluate things in the light of the gospel.
Zeal for the Integral Salvation of All
Zeal is the active expression of faith in gospel witness and service. It is
oriented towards the integral salvation of persons, particularly the poor and
the excluded. Zeal is the enthusiastic and total gift of self for the sake of the
mission expressed in such qualities as gratuity and generosity, creativity and
fortitude, compassion and commitment. It involves a preferential concern
for the poor and the vulnerable. The desire to be of greater service to others
conditions the quest for excellence and continuous self-improvement.
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Communion in Mission, Mission as Communion
Communion recalls the dynamic of association by which the first Brothers
bonded together for the sake of the particular mission entrusted to them by
God. Communion has four dimensions. As a relationship with God, it is the
source of all mission and ministry, as a way of accomplishing mission, it suggests
the solidarity and collaboration that comes from sharing in one vision, one
spirit and one mission; as a way of relating to others, it suggests openness to all
persons and the desire to be brother or sister to all especially those in need;
as a goal of mission, it suggests the unity that comes through reconciliation
between God, human beings and creation.
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SECTION II
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
We, the colleges of De La Salle Lipa, recognize our role in providing our youth
with excellent opportunities for growth and holistic development.
We believe in the power of a collective vision and dynamism of ideas and actions.
Inspired by St. John Baptist De La Salle and guided by core Christian values, we
pledge our full commitment to the fulfillment of the institution’s Vision-Mission:
To be a Sign of Faith
as an excellent educational institution,
sharing in the Lasallian mission of teaching minds,
touching hearts and transforming lives.
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SECTION III
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
The Office of the Registrar (OR) executes and communicates operational policies
and procedures prescribed by De La Salle Lipa, Commission on Higher Education
(CHED), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), other
government and non-government agencies to the Lasallian community. The office
oversees and attends to issues and concerns of local and international students in
the areas of admission, enrollment, retention, and graduation through the Lasallian
tradition of service and excellence.
The following regulations apply to all local and international students, who are
enrolled in the undergraduate and graduate level of this school. Students are
required to conform with the guidelines and procedures stated in this section.
They should familiarize themselves with these guidelines and procedures.
Ignorance of any provision does not excuse any student from being sanctioned for
non-compliance.
1. Program Offerings
College of Business, Economics, Accountancy and Management (CBEAM)
Graduate Program
Master in Management Technology (MMT)
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)
BS in Business Administration
major in Marketing Management (BSBAMM)
major in Financial Management (BSBAFM)
major in Business Economics (BSBABE)
Bachelor of Science in Legal Management (BSLM)
Bachelor of Science in Management Technology (BSMT)
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSEntrep)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology (BSAcT)
Certificate Programs
Certificate in Entrepreneurship (CIE)
College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (CIHTM)
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BSHRM)
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Bachelor of Science in Tourism (BST)
Certificate Programs
Certificate in Hotel and Restaurant Management (CHRM)
Certificate in Culinary Arts (CCA)
College of Education, Arts and Sciences (CEAS)
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED)
Bachelor of Elementary Education major in Special Education (BEED-SPED)
Bachelor of Secondary Education
major in English (BSE-E)
major in Mathematics (BSE-M)
major in Social Studies (BSE-SS)
major in Filipino (BSE-F)
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BSM)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BSPsyc)
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (ABComm)
Bachelor of Arts in Multi Media Arts (ABMMA)
Bachelor of Science in Biology (BSBio)
College of Information Technology and Engineering (CITE)
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (BSECE)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS)
Certificate Program
Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)
College of Nursing
Degree Program
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)
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2. Enrollment Requirements, Policies and Procedures
2.1. Classification of Students
Students enrolled at DLSL are classified as follows:
New
Old (regular/irregular)
Transfer
Audit/Special
International
2.1.1.
New students
New students are admitted based on the results of the entrance
examination and evaluation conducted by the Admissions
Committee.
2.1.2. Old students
Old students are admitted based on the grades received from the
previous semester. Policies on readmission or non-readmission of
old students are contained in this handbook.
2.1.3. Transfer students
Transfer Students are admitted based on the records presented
and evaluation conducted by the Admissions Committee.
Crediting of subjects is being conducted by the Curriculum and
Evaluation In-Charge from the OR in coordination with the
Department Chairs and the Deans based on the following
guidelines set by the institution:
2.1.3.1. Subjects taken from other schools may be credited,
provided that the number of units to be credited does not
exceed 20% of the total number of units required in the
program at De La Salle Lipa
2.1.3.2. Minor subjects taken from the previous school attended will
be given credit provided that those subjects are similar with
the course descriptions and number of units of the subjects
being offered at DLSL.
2.1.3.3. If the subjects have different number of units, they are
given credit only if they carry more than the prescribed
number of units at De La Salle Lipa.
2.1.3.4. Major subjects are not given credit.
2.1.3.5. Subjects taken from other schools will be credited on the
first year of studies at De La Salle Lipa. No other course
taken from other schools may be credited subsequent to the
approval of the credited subjects.
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2.1.3.6. For the College of Nursing, transfer students may be
accepted until Level II (Second Year Level) only for the
same program (i.e., BS Nursing)
2.1.3.6.1. Major and minor subjects taken from the previous
school attended will be given credit provided that:
2.1.3.6.1.1. the course descriptions are the same;
2.1.3.6.1.2. the required number of units, pre-requisites,
and co-requisites are the same for
laboratories, lecture and RLE; and
2.1.3.6.1.3. there are no grades below 2.75 for both major
and minor subjects.
2.1.3.7. A maximum of 40 percent of the number of units taken
may be credited for transfer students from other La Salle
schools, based on the DLSL curriculum. The Deans still
have discretion on the subjects to be credited subject to
existing policies and procedures of the Registrar’s Office.
2.1.4.
Audit students
Audit Students are those who take classes for purely educational
purposes, and not for academic credit. Audit students are not
required to attend classes; they may attend classes only whenever
they wanted to.
2.1.4.1. Audit students may not take class examinations.
2.1.4.2. Audit subjects are not included in the computation of GPA.
2.1.4.3. Applications to convert audit subjects to regular credit
subjects must be made within the first week of classes. An
audit student converted to a regular student may not be
reverted to being an audit student anymore.
2.1.4.4. Audit students maybe given Transcript Of Records or a
Certificate of Completion for completing the semestral
academic requirements provided that they had attended at
least 80% of the required number of hours for the subject.
Assigned Faculty will give a grade of “C - Completed” or
“DNC - Did Not Complete” using the eWiz Student
Management System.
2.1.4.5. Foreign Students are not allowed to enroll as an audit
student.
2.1.5. International Students
2.1.5.1. Bridge/Prospective Regular Students
2.1.5.1.1.
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2.1.5.1.1.1. International students (foreign/dual citizens/Filipino students
born abroad) shall secure an application form from the
Institutional Admissions and Testing Office (IATO). As part
of admission, they are also required to submit a copy of the
results of a valid International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) Academic Test or Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL).
2.1.5.1.1.2. Upon endorsement of the Manager of IATO, international
students shall have an initial screening/ interview with the
Director of Linkages and International Relations (LIRD) with
regard to legal documentary requirements for study (i.e. visa,
special study permits, alien certificate of registration).
2.1.5.1.1.3. Upon endorsement of the LIRD Director, students shall be
evaluated by the Chair of the English Language Area (ELA) of
the College of Education, Arts and Sciences (CEAS). Students
shall accomplish an application form from the Language
Learning Center (LLC) and shall be scheduled for the
necessary language proficiency tests.
Students will be exempted from taking the LLC English
Language Proficiency Test and the English Diagnostic Test
part of the College Admissions Test if they attain the
following international language proficiency test scores:
IELTS- 7.5 (Over-all Band Score) and 6.0 (Individual Band
Score- based on particular needs of the students’ target
degree program)
TOEFL – 60 (Total Score) and 30 (Section Score- based on
particular needs of the students’ target degree program)
Exempted students may enroll in regular English courses and
not take the English Plus (ENGPLUS) course.
2.1.5.1.1.4. Students shall pay the corresponding testing fee at the
Cashier’s Office (under the depository account of the LLC).
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2.1.5.1.1.5. On the scheduled date of exam, students should present a
copy of the receipt to the LLC Coordinator as permit to take
the examination/s.
2.1.5.1.1.6. Oral and written exams, both in English and Filipino or either
of the two shall be administered to determine the eligibility of
the student for enrollment in degree and certificate programs.
2.1.5.1.1.7. Students should pass the necessary exams (test scores for
English and Filipino languages should reach 80%) as
requirement for enrollment in regular classes.
2.1.5.1.1.7.1.
For English Language Proficiency Test
2.1.5.1.1.7.1.1. Should students fail in the test, they will not be
allowed to take the College Admissions Test as a
requirement for enrollment in degree and
certificate programs. Accordingly, students shall be
required to undergo an LLC Bridge Program in
English. Its duration and focus shall be based on
the student’s test score (refer to the table below).
Program
Levels
Exam Score
Duration
Focus
Beginner/Primary 50 % - 59 Basic
4-5 months 80 hoursminimum/month
(1)
%
(Grammar,
Writing,
100 hoursSpeaking and
maximum/month
Reading)
Intermediate (2)
60 % - 69 Intensified
3 months
60 hours%
(Grammar,
minimum/month
Writing,
80 hoursSpeaking and
maximum/month
Reading)
Advanced (3)
70 % - 79 Advanced
2 months
40 hours%
(Grammar,
minimum/month
Writing,
60 hoursSpeaking and
maximum/month
Reading)
2.1.5.1.1.7.1.2. The student shall be required to enroll the
following subjects in LLC under the Bridging
Program depending on the assessment made:
2.1.5.1.1.7.1.2.1. English for Foreign Students 1A (Speech
and Conversation)
2.1.5.1.1.7.1.2.2. English for Foreign Students 1B (Reading
and Writing with Grammar Skills)
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2.1.5.1.1.7.1.2.3.
English Plus (Intensive Grammar and
Bridging Course of all English Skills)
2.1.5.1.1.7.1.3. Should students pass the LLC English Language
Proficiency Test, they will no longer take the
English Diagnostic Test part of the College
Admissions Test.
2.1.5.1.1.7.2. For Filipino Language Proficiency Test
2.1.5.1.1.7.2.1. Should students fail in the Filipino Language
Proficiency Test, but passed the LLC English
Language Proficiency Test, they will still be
allowed to take the College Admissions Test
administered by the IATO. However, the students,
upon admission, shall be advised by the Registrar’s
Office not to enroll courses which are taught in
Filipino
(i.e.
FiliOne/Komakad,
FiliTwo,
Masipag).
2.1.5.1.1.7.2.2. Accordingly, students shall be required to enroll
the following non-credit subjects in LLC under the
Bridging Program in Filipino Language for one
semester. Its duration may be simultaneous with
their mainstream college enrollment and its focus
shall be based on the students’ test score (refer to the
table below):
2.1.5.1.1.7.2.2.1. Basic Filipino (Speech and Conversation,
Reading and Writing with Grammar
Skills)
2.1.5.1.1.7.2.2.2. FiliOne preparation (for the Komakad
course in college)
Levels
Beginner/Pri
mary (1)
Exam Score
50 % - 59 %
Program Focus
Basic/Academic
(Grammar,
Writing,
Speaking
and
Reading)
Intermediate
(2)
60 % - 69 %
Intensified/Acad
emic (Grammar,
Writing,
Duration
4-5 months
80 hoursminimum/m
onth
100 hoursmaximum/m
onth
3 months
60 hoursminimum/m
onth
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Speaking
Reading)
Advanced (3)
70 % - 79 %
2.1.5.1.1.8.
2.1.5.1.1.9.
and
Advanced/Acad
emic (Grammar,
Writing,
Speaking and
Reading)
2 months
80
hoursmaximum/m
onth
40 hoursminimum/m
onth
60
hoursmaximum/m
onth
Students who are having a hard time understanding the
Filipino language may opt to take tutorial classes in Kasapil
and Rizcour following the process set by the Office of the
Registrar.
Should students fail in both exams, they shall be required to
undergo both English and Filipino Bridging Programs in
LLC for two semesters (one semester for each language
program).
Students should have a minimum of one
semester and maximum of two semesters residency at the
LLC before joining regular classes.
2.1.5.1.2. Enrollment in LLC
2.1.5.1.2.1. Based on the assessment, the LLC Coordinator will then
prepare a costing, program and scheduling proposal for the
student.
2.1.5.1.2.2. After approval of the CEAS Dean and ELA Chair, the
student will be issued with a payment slip indicating the
subject code, schedule and fee.
2.1.5.1.2.3. The student will then proceed to the Cashier and pay to the
account of LLC.
2.1.5.1.2.4. Payment of fees is subject to the following conditions:
(One month program duration)
A week before classes start, the enrollee must settle the
full payment (100%) of the total assessed fees.
(Two month program duration)
A week before classes start, the enrollee must pay the
required minimum amount of at least 75% of the total
assessed fees. The remaining balance (25%) must be settled
after 15 days from the initial payment made. Failure to
comply with the payment due date will incur a penalty of
P200.00 per succeeding week until all fees are duly settled.
(Three to five month program duration)
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A week before classes start, the enrollee must pay the
required minimum amount of at least 50% of the total
assessed fees. The remaining balance (50%) may be settled
in two equal monthly payments as scheduled in the
assessment fee.
Intervention program students
Students must pay on a monthly basis as stipulated in their
tutorial fee assessment.
2.1.5.1.2.5.
2.1.5.1.2.6.
2.1.5.1.2.7.
The student will then submit a copy of the receipt to the
LLC Coordinator. He/she will then be issued with an admit
pass/enrollment slip to be shown to the subject teacher.
Enrolled students should comply with the legal
documentary requirements set by the LIRD Office upon
enrollment in LLC. Non-submission of requirements within
the deadline indicated will mean cancellation of enrollment.
Refund of fees/tuition paid is subject to the following
guidelines:
(One month program duration)
Before the actual start of classes (i.e. one week duration),
the student may refund 100% of the fees paid except for the
testing fee.
(Two to five month program duration)
The student may refund 50% of the whole assessed
program fees before the middle of the program duration.
However, fees will be non-refundable after half of the
program duration commences. Hence, the student shall be
obliged to settle all the remaining fees as stipulated in
his/her assessment form.
Intervention program students
The tutorial fee for the month should be duly settled upon
cancellation of the tutorial services. Fees shall be nonrefundable once the student has already started with his/her
classes within the given period of tutorial.
2.1.5.1.3. Conduct of Class
2.1.5.1.3.1. There should be one-on-one teaching- learning session with
each concerned student. If this is not possible, a maximum
of three students may serve the purpose. For English
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2.1.5.1.3.2.
2.1.5.1.3.3.
2.1.5.1.3.4.
2.1.5.1.3.5.
2.1.5.1.3.6.
2.1.5.1.4.
Proficiency Program for local students- a maximum of six
students is allowed per batch/class.
The Chair of the English Language Area will recommend
the teacher, with prior consultation to the Coordinator, for
final approval of the CEAS Dean. Language tutors from the
LLC and part-time faculty members of the English
Language Area and/or Literature, Filipino and Art
Appreciation Area may also be allowed to handle classes
provided their schedule will not be in conflict with the
students’ and their rates are based on LLC salary matrix.
Classes must be conducted within the confines of De La
Salle Lipa.
Sit-in/observation classes may be allowed subject to existing
school guidelines.
Enrollees are required to sign in the attendance sheet every
time they attend a session.
Midterm and final term assessment by the Chair, senior
LLC tutors and senior faculty members of the English
Language Area and/or Literature, Filipino and Art
Appreciation Area should be conducted for the enrolled
students.
Fees
Current rates of the LLC, copies of which are available at the
LLC, will be applied for each student. Students will also be
assessed with LIRD administrative fee, copies of which are
available at the LIRD Office, to cover the cost of processing
their immigration documents and monitoring.
2.1.5.1.5.
Program Completion
2.1.5.1.5.1. Students shall be issued with a certificate and descriptive
evaluation upon completion of their program.
2.1.5.1.5.1.1.
For English Bridging Program
2.1.5.1.5.1.1.1. A certificate of completion should be
obtained by the students in the English
Bridging Program to make them eligible
to take the College Admissions Test.
2.1.5.1.5.1.1.2. Should students fail, for any reason, in
the English Bridging Program, they shall
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be advised to undergo another English
Bridging Program in LLC.
2.1.5.1.5.1.2. For Filipino Bridging Program
2.1.5.1.5.1.2.1. For students enrolled in the Filipino
Bridging Program, they should obtain a
passing (P) mark for them to be eligible
in enrolling courses in Filipino in the
mainstream. Students may opt to enroll
for a regular class or special tutorial class
offered by the college in the succeeding
semesters.
2.1.5.1.5.1.2.2. Should students fail, for any reason, in
the Filipino Bridging Program, they shall
be advised to take a tutorial program in
Filipino under LLC simultaneous with
the regular classes that they will enroll
during the semester.
2.1.5.2. Audit/Non-regular Students
2.1.5.2.1. Assessment
2.1.5.2.1.1. Foreign students/non-native speakers of the language who wish
to take English and Filipino language courses shall secure an
application form from the LLC.
2.1.5.2.1.2. The student shall be subject for an interview with the ELA
Chair.
2.1.5.2.1.3. The ELA Chair shall endorse the student to the LIRD Office for
a review of their legal documentary requirements.
2.1.5.2.1.4. Upon approval of the LIRD Office, the student shall be
endorsed to the LLC for the schedule of the language
proficiency test.
2.1.5.2.1.5. The student shall pay a corresponding amount at the Cashier’s
Office (under the depository account of LLC) for the testing fee.
2.1.5.2.1.6. On the scheduled date of exam, the student should present a
copy of the receipt to the LLC Coordinator as permit to take the
examination.
2.1.5.2.1.7. The student will then take the exam on a scheduled date.
2.1.5.2.1.8. The program that a student shall undergo shall be based on the
result of his/her language proficiency exam.
(For English and/or Filipino)
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2.1.5.2.1.9.
The duration of the program (number of hours) shall depend on
the level of language proficiency and skills to be given focus (refer
to the table below).
2.1.5.2.1.9.1.
For English Language Proficiency Test
Exam
Program
Levels
Duration
Score
Focus
Beginner/Primary 50 % - 59 Basic
4-5 months 80 hours(1)
%
(Grammar,
minimum/month
Writing,
100
hoursSpeaking
maximum/month
and
Reading)
Intermediate
60 % - 69 Intensified
3 months
60 hours(2)
%
(Grammar,
minimum/month
Writing,
80
hoursSpeaking
maximum/month
and
Reading)
Advanced (3)
70 % - 79 Advanced
2 months
40 hoursminimum/month
%
(Grammar,
Writing,
60
hoursmaximum/month
Speaking
and
Reading)
2.1.5.2.1.9.2.
Levels
Beginner/Primary
(1)
Exam
Score
50 %
- 59
%
Intermediate (2)
60 %
- 69
%
Advanced (3)
70 %
- 79
%
For Filipino Language Proficiency Test
Program Focus
Basic/Academic
(Grammar, Writing,
Speaking
and
Reading)
Intensified/Academic
(Grammar, Writing,
Speaking
and
Reading)
Advanced/Academic
(Grammar, Writing,
Speaking and
Reading)
Duration
4-5
months
3
months
2
months
80 hoursminimum/month
100
hoursmaximum/month
60 hoursminimum/month
80
hoursmaximum/month
40 hoursminimum/month
60
hoursmaximum/month
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2.1.5.2.2.
Enrollment
2.1.5.2.2.1. The LLC Coordinator will then prepare a costing, program
and scheduling proposal for the student.
2.1.5.2.2.2. After approval of the CEAS Dean and ELA Chair, the
student will be issued with a payment slip indicating the
subject code, schedule and fee.
2.1.5.2.2.3. The student will then proceed to the Cashier and pay to the
account of LLC.
2.1.5.2.2.4. Payment of fees is subject to the following conditions:
(One month program duration)
A week before classes start, the enrollee must settle the full
payment (100%) of the total assessed fees.
2.1.5.2.2.5.
2.1.5.2.2.6.
2.1.5.2.2.7.
(Two month program duration)
A week before classes start, the enrollee must pay the
required minimum amount of at least 75% of the total
assessed fees. The remaining balance (25%) must be settled
after 15 days from the initial payment made. Failure to
comply with the payment due date will incur a penalty of
P200.00 per succeeding week until all fees are duly settled.
(Three to five month program duration)
A week before classes start, the enrollee must pay the
required minimum amount of at least 50% of the total
assessed fees. The remaining balance (50%) may be settled
in two equal monthly payments as scheduled in the
assessment fee.
The student will then submit a copy of the receipt to the
LLC Coordinator. He/she will then be issued with an admit
pass/enrollment slip to be shown to the subject teacher.
Enrolled students should comply with the legal
documentary requirements set by the LIRD Office upon
enrollment in LLC. Non-submission of requirements within
the deadline indicated will mean cancellation of enrollment.
Refund of fees/tuition paid is subject to the following
guidelines:
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Before the actual start of classes (i.e. one week duration),
the student may refund 100% of the fees paid except for the
testing fee.
(Two to five month program duration)
The student may refund 50% of the whole assessed
program fees before the middle of the program duration.
However, fees will be non-refundable after half of the
program duration commences. Hence, the student shall be
obliged to settle all the remaining fees as stipulated in
his/her assessment form.
2.1.5.2.3. Conduct of Class
2.1.5.2.3.1. There should be one-on-one teaching- learning session
with each concerned student. If this is not possible, a
maximum of three students may serve the purpose. For
English Proficiency Program for local students- a
maximum of six students is allowed per batch/class.
2.1.5.2.3.2. The Chair of the English Language Area will recommend
the teacher, with prior consultation to the Coordinator,
for final approval of the CEAS Dean. Language tutors
from the LLC and part-time faculty members of the
English Language Area and/or Literature, Filipino and
Art Appreciation Area may also be allowed to handle
classes provided their schedule will not be in conflict with
the students’ and their rates are based on LLC salary
matrix.
2.1.5.2.3.3. Classes must be conducted within the confines of De La
Salle Lipa.
2.1.5.2.3.4. Sit-in/observation classes may be allowed subject to
existing school guidelines.
2.1.5.2.3.5. Enrollees are required to sign in the attendance sheet
every time they attend a session.
2.1.5.2.3.6. Midterm and final term assessment by the Chair, senior
LLC tutors and senior faculty members of the English
Language Area and/or Literature, Filipino and Art
Appreciation Area should be conducted for the enrolled
students.
2.1.5.2.4.
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Current rates of the LLC, copies of which are available at the
LLC, will be applied for each student. Students will also be
assessed with LIRD administrative fee, copies of which are
available at the LIRD Office, to cover the cost of processing
their immigration documents and monitoring.
2.1.5.2.5.
Program Completion
Students shall be issued with a certificate and descriptive
evaluation upon completion of their program.
2.1.5.3. Miscellaneous Provision
These guidelines shall take effect starting the First Semester, SY 20142015.
2.2. Enrollment Requirements
Applicants should present the Notice of Admission (NOA) to OR Staff at the
areas designated by the OR to facilitate enrollment. They are required to
submit the following:
2.2.1. For High School Graduates
2.2.1.1. Notice of Admission (NOA)
2.2.1.2. High School Report Card (original)
2.2.1.3. Enrollment Information Sheet (attach 2x2 ID Picture)
2.2.1.4. NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate (original)
2.2.2. For Transferees
2.2.2.1. Notice of Admission (NOA)
2.2.2.2. Notice of Admission (NOA)
2.2.2.3. Honorable Dismissal
2.2.2.4. Transcript of Records/Certificate of Grades
2.2.2.5. Enrollment Information Sheet (attach 2x2 ID Picture)
2.2.2.6. NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate (original)
2.2.3. For International Students
2.2.3.1. Notice of Admission (NOA)
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2.2.3.2. Scholastic Record Authenticated by the Embassy in the
applicant’s country of origin (Red Ribbon)
2.2.3.3. Photocopy of Passport (present the original for validation
purposes)
2.2.3.4. Photocopy of Student Visa or Special Study Permit (present
the original for validation purposes)
2.2.3.5. Enrollment Information Sheet (attach 2x2 ID Picture)
2.2.3.6. Authenticated Birth Certificate
2.2.4. For Old Students
2.2.4.1. Students should be cleared from all the concerned offices.
Students with pending obligation from any of the concerned
offices will not be allowed to enroll.
2.2.4.1.1. Foreign students should renew their student visa or
Special Study permit as required; a photo copy of the
student visa or Special Study Permit should be
submitted to the Office of the Registrar
2.2.4.2. Accumulated failures should not exceed 20 units for four
year degree programs and 25 units for five year degree
programs and 18 units for the College of Nursing; Summary
of grades may be viewed at the Student Portal, eWiz
Student Management System (eWiz SMS) found at the
DLSL website, www.dlsl.edu.ph- Registrar’s Office Services
or
at
the
url
http://studentsgrades.dlsl.edu.ph/studentportal. A student
will not be allowed to enroll if his accumulated units of
failures exceeded 18 for the College of Nursing, 20 for four
year degree programs and 25 for five year degree programs.
2.3. Reservation and Enrollment Process For New Students & Transferees
2.3.1. Reservation Process for New Students
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2.3.1.1. Submit one signed copy of Notice Of Admission (NOA) to
the Admissions Office.
2.3.1.1.1. Those who failed the English Diagnostic Test, secure
English Plus Form (Blue Form) from the
Admissions Office.
2.3.1.2. Secure Enrollment Information Sheet Form & Enrollment
Procedure from the Admissions Office.
2.3.1.3. Proceed to the Accounting Office for the payment of
reservation fee; reservation fee is non refundable.
Reservation of slots is on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
basis and will only be accepted on a specific date indicated
in the Reservation Process.
2.3.1.3.1. For those who failed the EDT, students will pay an
additional amount for the enrollment of English Plus
as indicated in the English Plus Form if they prefer
to take it during summer.
2.3.1.3.2. Those who preferred to enroll Engplus after the
deadline set by the OR will not be accommodated
anymore. They have to enroll Engplus on the first
semester instead.
For scholarship applicants only
• Proceed to the Lamp Office
• Secure Notice Of Scholarship Acceptance (NOSA)
• Submit NOSA to the Registrar’s Office
All applicants:
2.3.1.4. Proceed to the Office of the Registrar
2.3.1.5. Submit signed copy of Notice Of Admission (NOA),
accomplished Enrollment Information Sheet (attach one
copy of 2x2 ID picture) and Original NSO Birth Certificate.
Do not proceed to the Registrar’s Office if documents are
not complete.
Foreign Students:
• Submit one signed copy of Notice of Admission
(NOA)
• Scholastic Record Authenticated by the Embassy in the
applicant’s country of origin (Red Ribbon)
• Photocopy of Passport (present the original for
validation purposes)
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•
•
•
Photocopy of Student Visa or Special Study Permit
(present the original for validation purposes)
Enrollment Information Sheet (attach 2x2 ID Picture)
Authenticated Birth Certificate
2.3.1.6. Present the Official Receipt as a proof of payment for slot
reservation. Secure approved copy of Enrollment
Reservation Form (ERF). ERF should be submitted during
enrollment.
2.3.1.7. Reserved slots will be forfeited if not processed five days
after the scheduled enrollment period; reserved slots will be
given to other applicants after. Please refer to the posted
schedule of enrollment per program.
2.3.2. Enrollment Process for New Students
FEBRES, CHED, FSLE and privately funded scholars including CA and
MA will proceed to the Lamp Office prior to enrollment at the laboratory
2.3.2.1. All enrollees who were able to reserve slots:
2.3.2.1.1. Proceed to the designated area assigned by the OR
2.3.2.1.2. Submit the original Report Card & Enrollment
Reservation Form to the assigned OR Staff
2.3.2.1.3. Secure two copies of Official Enrollment and
Assessment Forms
2.3.2.1.4. Proceed to the Accounting Office or to authorized
Banks for the payment of fees
2.3.2.2. Enrollees who were not able to reserve slots on the time
allotted:
2.3.2.2.1. Proceed to the Admissions Office and submit one
signed copy of Notice Of Admission (NOA).
2.3.2.2.2. Secure Enrollment Information Sheet, Enrollment Slip
& enrollment procedure from the Admissions Office.
For scholarship applicants only
• Proceed to the Lamp Office
• Secure Notice Of Scholarship Acceptance (NOSA)
• Submit NOSA to the Registrar’s Office
2.3.2.2.3. Proceed to the Office of the Registrar
2.3.2.2.4. Submit signed copy of Notice Of Admission (NOA)
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For High School Graduates, submit the following:
• High School Report Card (original)
• Enrollment Information Sheet (attach 2x2 ID Picture)
• NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate (original)
For Foreign Students, submit the following:
• Scholastic Record Authenticated by the Embassy in
the applicant’s country of origin (Red Ribbon)
• Photocopy of Passport (present the original for
validation purposes)
• Photocopy of Student Visa or Special Study Permit
(present the original for validation purposes)
• Enrollment Information Sheet (attach 2x2 ID Picture)
• Authenticated Birth Certificate Secure copy of NSTP
Exemption Form.
2.3.2.2.5. Submit Enrollment Slip to the OR staff to process
enrollment of subjects in the student portal
2.3.2.2.6. Secure two copies of Official Enrollment and
Assessment Form
2.3.2.2.7. Proceed to the Accounting Office or to authorized
Banks for payment of fees
2.3.2.3. Final process for students who paid at DLSL only
2.3.2.3.1. Proceed to the Office of the Registrar for ID picture
taking
2.3.2.3.2. Secure copy of Certificate Of Registration (COR). The list
of subjects and schedules is written in the COR.
2.3.2.4. Final process for students who paid at the authorized
banks
2.3.2.4.1. Proceed to the Office of the Registrar for ID picture
taking three days after the actual payment at the bank.
2.3.2.4.2. Secure copy of Certificate Of Registration (COR). The list
of subjects and schedules is written in the COR.
2.4. Enrollment Process for Transferees
2.4.1. Crediting Process for Transferees
2.4.1.1. Submit one signed copy of Notice of Admission (NOA) to
the Admission’s Office.
2.4.1.2. Secure Enrollment Information Sheet and Enrollment
Procedure.
2.4.1.2.1. For Scholarship Applicants Only:
2.4.1.2.1.1. Proceed to the Lamp Office
2.4.1.2.1.2. Secure Notice of Scholarship Acceptance
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2.4.1.2.1.3. Submit NOSA to the Registrar’s Office
2.4.1.2.2. All Applicants
2.4.1.2.2.1. Proceed to the Registrar’s Office
2.4.1.2.2.2. For Local Students: Submit signed copy of NOA,
accomplished Enrollment Information Sheet
(attach one 2x2 ID picture), original NSO Birth
Certificate and original copy of Transcript of
Records and Honorable Dismissal from previous
school.
2.4.1.2.2.3. For International Students: Submit scholastic
Record Authenticated by the Embassy in the
applicant’s country of origin (Red Ribbon),
Photocopy of Passport (present the original for
validation purposes), Photocopy of Student Visa
or Special Study Permit (present the original for
validation purposes), Enrollment Information
Sheet (attach 2x2 ID Picture), Authenticated Birth
Certificate, NSTP Exemption Form.
2.4.1.2.2.4. Secure two copies of Course Crediting Form from
the Office of the Registrar (OR).
2.4.1.2.2.5. Accomplish the Form, enlist the subjects taken
from previous school vis-à-vis equivalent subject
in DLSL, have it approved and signed by the
following authorities; Evaluation In-Charge (OR),
Academic Adviser, College Dean, Assistant
Registrar-College and Registrar.
2.4.1.2.2.6. Submit the approved Form to the Office of the
Registrar for the official crediting of courses in the
eWiz SMS.
2.4.2.
Enrollment Process for Transferees:
2.4.2.1. All Enrollees will do the following:
2.4.2.1.1. Secure Enrollment Form from the Office of the
Registrar.
2.4.2.1.2. Accomplish the Enrollment Form and proceed to the
Academic Adviser to secure approval of the subjects to
be enrolled.
2.4.2.1.3. Proceed to the Office of the Registrar and present the
approved Enrollment Form.
2.4.2.1.4. Encode the subjects based on the approved enrollment
form.
2.4.2.1.5. Secure two copies of Official Enrollment and
Assessment Form (OEAF)
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2.4.2.1.6. Proceed to the Accounting Office or to authorized
banks for payment of fees.
2.4.2.2. Final process for students who paid at DLSL only
2.4.2.2.1. Proceed to the Office of the Registrar for ID picture
taking.
2.4.2.2.2. Secure copy of Certificate Of Registration (COR). The
COR should contain the list of subjects and schedules
of a student. In case of discrepancy/ies in the actual
subjects, section and schedule/s where the student is
attending, the student should visit the Office of the
Registrar to settle.
2.4.2.3. Final process for students who paid at the authorized
banks
2.4.2.3.1. Proceed to the Office of the Registrar for ID picture
taking three days after the actual payment at the bank.
2.4.2.3.2. Secure copy of Certificate Of Registration (COR). The
list of subjects and schedules is written in the COR.
The COR should contain the list of subjects and
schedules of a student. In case of discrepancy/ies in the
actual subjects, section and schedule/s where the
student is attending, the student should visit the Office
of the Registrar to settle.
ENROLLMENT OF ENGPLUS:
Students who failed in the English Diagnostic Test or EDT
which is part of the College Entrance Examination, are
required to take English Plus. English Plus is a pre-requisite
of Communication Skills I (COMSKI I), the first English
course in the students’ curriculum for the first semester of
all first year students.
2.5.
Enrollment Process for Returnees
2.5.1. All returnees will do the following:
2.5.1.1. Proceed to the Verification In-Charge to present the
photocopy of the approved LOA Form.
2.5.1.2. Secure Re-Admission Form and Clearance Form.
2.5.1.3. Accomplish the forms and solicit the approval of the
required school officials.
2.5.1.4. Submit the approved Re-Admission Form and Clearance
Form to the Verification In-Charge at the Office of the
Registrar for year level updating, generation of subject needs
and user account activation to facilitate enrollment.
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2.5.2.
2.5.3.
2.5.1.5. Proceed to the College Dean’s Secretary to secure two
copies of Temporary Enrollment Form.
2.5.1.6. Accomplish the Temporary Enrollment Form by enlisting
all the subjects for enrollment based on the appropriate
curriculum.
2.5.1.7. Proceed to the Academic Advisers for evaluation and to
secure approval of the subjects to be enrolled.
2.5.1.8. Proceed to the designated computer laboratories to process
enrollment.
2.5.1.9. Seek assistance from assigned Curriculum and Evaluation
In-Charge at the laboratories as to the enrollment process.
2.5.1.10. Secure two copies of Official Enrollment and Assessment
Form (OEAF).
2.5.1.11. Proceed to the Accounting Office or to authorized banks
for payment of fees.
Final process for students who paid at DLSL only
2.5.2.1. Proceed to the Office of the Registrar for ID picture taking.
2.5.2.2. Secure copy of Certificate Of Registration (COR). The
COR should contain the list of subjects and schedules of a
student. In case of discrepancy/ies in the actual subjects,
section and schedule/s where the student is attending, the
student should visit the Office of the Registrar to settle.
Final process for students who paid at the authorized banks
2.5.3.1. Proceed to the Office of the Registrar for ID picture taking
three days after the actual payment at the bank
2.5.3.2. Secure copy of Certificate Of Registration (COR). The
COR should contain the list of subjects and schedules of a
student. In case of discrepancy/ies in the actual subjects,
section and schedule/s where the student is attending, the
student should visit the Office of the Registrar to settle.
2.6. Pre-Enrollment & Enrollment Policies and Guidelines for Old Students
2.6.1. During the scheduled pre-enrollment, secure two copies of PreEnrollment Forms from the College Dean’s Secretary.
2.6.2. Accomplish the Form by enlisting all the subjects to be enrolled based
on appropriate curriculum.
2.6.3. Proceed to the Academic Adviser to secure approval of the subjects to
be enrolled.
2.6.4. Proceed to the designated computer laboratories to process preenrollment. Seek assistance from assigned Enrollment and Evaluation
In-Charge at the laboratories as to the pre-enrollment process.
2.6.5. All students are allowed to pre-enroll for the next semester subject to
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2.6.6. As a general rule, enrollment by proxy is not allowed. The student being
enrolled by his proxy shall be responsible for any adverse consequence
such as being enrolled in wrong subjects, inconvenient schedule and
other concerns that may result from this circumstance.
2.6.7. Enrollment of subjects with pre-requisites - During enrollment,
incomplete and blank grades are treated by the system as 5.00 or Failed.
Thus, students are not allowed to enroll the subsequent subjects. They
will only be allowed to enroll the subsequent subject after processing
the changing and/or completing their grades based on the existing
policies and procedures of the institution.
2.6.8. Students under the four year degree programs with accumulated 15-20
units of failures should be deloaded by their academic advisers by six
units. Students under the five year degree programs with accumulated
units of failures of 19-25 will also be deloaded by six units by their
Academic Advisers.
2.6.9. Subjects enrolled in and passed without the necessary prerequisite/s
will not be given credit and will not be recorded in the student’s
transcript. As a result, students will have to repeat the subject. The
enrolled subject without prerequisite will be given a grade of 5.0 or
Failed.
2.6.10. Students are not allowed to enroll subjects beyond the allowable
maximum number of units. The total number of units shall be in
accordance with the curricular program the student is enrolled in.
2.6.10.1. Only graduating students are allowed to carry an overload of a
maximum of six units.
2.6.10.2. The maximum allowable units for graduating students is 21
units for the last two semesters of their curricula; however, if
the maximum allowable units in their curricula is higher than
21 units, the maximum units in their curricula will be used as
the maximum allowable units instead of 21.
2.6.10.3. Students may only be considered as candidate for graduation if
properly endorsed by their Academic Advisers through the
issuance of Eligibility Form for Graduation and if they qualify
in the final evaluation conducted by the Curriculum and
Evaluation In-Charge. Application for graduation and
graduation checklist will be the basis for the approval or
disapproval of the request for overload.
2.6.10.4. Provisions from the Manual of Regulations for Private
Schools for excess load of graduating students will be
followed as hereunder quoted: "A graduating student may be
permitted, upon the discretion of the school, an additional
subject load of not more than six academic units in excess of
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2.6.12.
2.6.13.
2.7.
the normal load specified by the school for the semester
he/she is enrolling.
A student is considered enrolled in all subjects that appear on
the Certificate of Registration (COR) issued by the Office of the
Registrar. Students who have attended classes on sections where
they are not officially enrolled in will not be given credit. They
will be dealt with accordingly.
Students under the four year degree programs with more than 20
accumulated units of failures and for five year degree programs
with more than 25 accumulated units of failures are already
dismissed and will not be allowed to enroll.
For the College of Nursing, students with more than 18 units of
failures are already dismissed and will not be allowed to enroll in
the College of Nursing.
Priority Enrollment - Priority enrollment is applicable only to students
who did not incur failure in the previous semester.
Process for Priority Enrollment:
2.7.1. Present copy of grades for the previous semester to the assigned
OR staff in the designated area during the issuance of OEAF for
priority enrollment. Area assignment is posted in the strategic
areas within the campus.
2.7.2. Secure copy of the pre-printed OEAF to the assigned staff at the
assigned room after presenting the copy of grades without
failure for the previous semester.
2.7.3. Proceed to the designated areas at the Cashier’s Office to pay
their tuition; or proceed to DLSL accredited banks to process
payment.
2.7.4. Schedule of validation of the students’ Identification Cards will
be announced and posted at the college daily bulletin.
2.7.5. Issuance of the Certificate of Registrations (COR) will also be
announced and posted at the college daily bulletin. Distribution
will be done on a per program basis and will start two weeks
after the start of classes.
2.8. Enrollment of Students with failures during the previous Semester
2.8.1. Students with failures whose pre-enrolled subjects will not be
affected by those failures, will not be required to re-process preenrollment forms, however, the form should be re-approved by
the Adviser by asking them to sign again the approved PreEnrollment Form (PEF). Students which will fall under this
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2.8.3.
2.8.4.
2.8.5.
2.8.6.
2.8.7.
category will follow the previously discussed process for priority
enrollment.
Students with failures whose pre-enrolled subjects need to be
adjusted due to those failures should accomplish new PreEnrollment Forms and should seek the approval of Academic
Advisers for the new list of subjects.
After the approval of the PEF, students will proceed to the
assigned computer laboratories to revise the pre-enrolled
subjects in accordance with the newly approved PEF.
After encoding, the Students will secure two copies of OEAF
from the OR staff.
Students will proceed to the designated areas at the Cashier’s
Office to pay their tuition; or proceed to DLSL accredited banks
to process payment.
Schedule of validation of the students’ Identification Cards will
be announced and posted at the college daily bulletin.
Issuance of the Certificate of Registrations (COR) will also be
announced and posted at the college daily bulletin. Distribution
will be done on a per program basis and will start two weeks
after the start of classes.
2.9. Adjustment Period for Adding, Dropping and Changing of Subjects
2.9.1. Special adjustments will be given for meritorious reasons only
within the first two weeks of the regular semester or the first two
days of classes during summer.
2.9.2. Students may still drop subjects before the midterm
examination. Those who failed to officially drop the enrolled
subjects within the allowable dropping period and had stopped
attending classes will be given a grade of 5.00 for the subjects.
2.9.3. Subject teacher should sign the Adding/Dropping/Changing
Form of the students if adjustment is being done one week after
the start of classes.
2.9.4. Form No. 10, which is the official Adding/Dropping/Changing
Form, issued by the Office of the Registrar is not valid without
the signature/approval of the Academic Adviser, Curriculum
and Evaluation In-Charge and the Registrar.
2.9.5. Students who dropped subjects two weeks after the start of
classes will be charged appropriately. The dropped subject will
appear in the students’ Transcript of Records with a grade of
DRP while subjects dropped during the allowable dropping
period or during the first two weeks of classes for regular
semesters and within two days during summer will not be
recorded in the students’ Transcript of Records.
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2.9.6. Procedures in Adding, Dropping and Changing of Subjects:
2.9.6.1. Students will secure two copies of Adding, Dropping and
Changing Form (Form No. 10) from the Office of the
Registrar.
2.9.6.2. They will present the accomplished form to their subject
teachers and academic advisers for approval and signature.
2.9.6.3. They will submit the accomplished form to the Office of
the Registrar for the final approval of the Registrar.
2.9.6.4. The Curriculum and Evaluation In-Charge will encode the
request at the eWiz SMS.
2.9.6.5. A copy of the approved form signed by the Curriculum and
Evaluation In-Charge and printed copy of the transaction in
Ewiz will be given to the student for safe keeping and
future reference.
2.9.7. Students may still apply for cancellation of enrollment for
meritorious reasons only within the first two weeks of the
regular semester or the first two days of classes during summer.
Following are the charges for the cancellation of enrollment
based on the Accounting Office’s existing guidelines and as
stated in the CHED Memorandum:
2.9.7.1. Within the first week of classes, a student will be charged
10% of all fees.
2.9.7.2. After the second week of classes, a student may be charged
of all fees, whether the student has attended classes or not.
2.10. Tutorial Classes. These are subjects that are not offered during a specific
semester, which may be requested by graduating students only.
2.10.1. Students requesting for tutorial class will proceed to their
Academic Adviser for evaluation. The Academic Adviser will
evaluate the students’ academic records to determine students’
eligibility for graduation. If upon evaluation, the student may
qualify to graduate, the Academic Adviser will issue the Adviser’s
endorsement for tutorial classes or AA Form No. 2.
2.10.2. Students will submit signed AA Form No. 2 to the Curriculum
and Evaluation In-Charge who will assess their academic status.
The CEIC will issue the Application for Tutorial Classes Form if
the student qualifies to be a candidate for graduation
2.10.3. Students will officially process the application by securing the
approval of the proper authorities. The Deans will assign the
faculty member who will handle the requested tutorial class. The
signatories to the request for tutorial are the following: Parent,
Curriculum and Evaluation In-Charge, Academic Adviser,
Department Chair/Area Chair, the College Dean, Faculty,
Assistant Registrar-College and the Registrar.
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2.10.4.
Students will submit the accomplished tutorial application form
to the Assistant Registrar for College for the opening of the
subject and room assignment in eWiz and to the Registrar for
final approval and official enrollment.
2.10.5. The Registrar will forward the application to the Accounting
Office for the computation of fees
2.10.6. Payment of fees is subject to following conditions:
2.10.6.1. Tuition fees which is Php 5,000.00 and below shall be paid
in cash upon enrollment
2.10.6.2. Tuition fees which is more than Php 5,000.00 shall be paid
in two equal payments; 50% upon enrollment and 50%
before the final examinations.
2.10.7. Students should pay the appropriate amount to the Accounting
Office and should secure approval from the Registrar for the
specific date where the tutorial class could be conducted. Faculty
should not start conducting classes in the absence of the
approved Tutorial Form and Approved Date stating the specific
date that the teacher may start conducting classes from all
students who will join the tutorial class. Teachers are not allowed
to conduct classes unless all students had officially processed the
mentioned requirement.
2.10.8. Students who have not paid their tutorial classes will be excluded
from the deliberation list to be distributed to colleges for the
initial deliberation purposes.
2.11. Special Classes. These are subjects that are not offered during a specific
semester and are requested by students.
2.11.1. The representative of the students applying for special class
should see the Registrar regarding their intention to apply for
such. The representative of the students will be called the Special
Class Coordinator (SCC).
2.11.2. The students should be advised by the SCC to process the
“Special Class Permission Form” to be signed by their parents
and Academic Adviser.
2.11.3. The SCC will officially process the application. The approval of
the Department Chair and the Dean will be solicited.
2.11.4. The Dean will identify the faculty member who will handle the
subject including the schedule of classes.
2.11.5. The SCC will submit the accomplished Special Class Form to the
Assistant Registrar for College for encoding and room
assignment in eWiz.
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2.11.5.1. The SCC should submit the approved form to the Registrar
for endorsement to the Accounting Office for the final
computation of fees
2.11.6. The Approved form will be forwarded to Curriculum and
Evaluation In-Charge for the official enrollment of students.
2.11.7. Students who are included in the list will be required to proceed
to the OR to process their individual enrollment.
2.11.8. Students enrolled in a Special Class are not allowed to drop from
the class.
2.12. Class Reporting
2.12.1. The secretaries of the academic Deans shall provide all faculty
members with the class lists at the start of classes. Faculty should
check the completeness of the list. They should secure copies of
the Temporary Class List from the Deans’ secretaries from time
to time until the merging and dissolution of classes have been
finalized and processed. If there are discrepancies, the faculty
member should:
2.12.1.1. Advise the students who are not enlisted in their class list
and who cannot present their Certificate of Registration to
proceed to the Office of the Registrar to officially process
the enrollment for the specific subject and section.
2.12.1.2. Prohibit students from joining the class unless they are
officially enrolled.
2.12.1.3. Secure Temporary Class List and Permanent Class List as
scheduled
2.12.2. Faculty members are required to secure copies of Permanent
Official Class Lists from their college secretaries, two weeks after
the start of classes during regular semesters and a week after the
start of classes during the summer term to verify accuracy and
completeness of listed students based on actual attendees.
2.12.3. Class lists should be 100% accurate vis-à-vis actual attendees to
prevent problems during the online submission of grades.
Discrepancy/ies in the list would cause significant effect in the
Registrar’s processes and in the eWiz System.
2.12.4. Transferring from one section to another and attending classes
that the students are not enrolled in are strictly prohibited.
Violators will be dealt with accordingly.
2.12.5. Faculty members should not accommodate special arrangements
with regard to sectioning from students and co-faculty.
2.13. Shifting
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2.13.1.
Students shifting to BS Nursing are admitted based on the
College Admissions and College of Nursing’s procedures and
guidelines and based on the Office of the Registrar’s policy on
crediting of subjects.
2.13.2. Students shifting to Certificate in Culinary Arts are admitted
based on the Registrar’s Office procedures and guidelines as well
as the LICA Department and the Admissions policies. They will
be enrolled as freshman students.
2.13.3. Shifting process:
2.13.3.1. To shift from one program to another, a student must
secure Request for Shifting Course Form (Form No. 6) at
the Office of the Registrar.
2.13.3.2. The accomplished form will be submitted to the respective
Academic Advisers, Area/Department Chairperson and
Dean for their approval. The form should be submitted
together with the student’s Transcript of Records (TOR).
2.13.3.3. Shifting will be approved if the student meets the
requirements set by the department.
2.13.3.4. Accomplished Form must be submitted to the Curriculum
and Evaluation In-Charge at the Office of the Registrar
after the issuance of grades.
2.13.3.5. The Curriculum and Evaluation In-Charge will issue Course
Crediting Form which would be appropriately processed by
the student.
2.14. Student’s Leave of Absence
A Leave of Absence (LOA) is a privilege granted by the school to a student
who decides to temporarily stop schooling.
2.14.1. Guidelines on Student’s Leave of Absence:
2.14.1.1. Accumulated LOAs may be for a maximum of two
semesters only during the student’s entire stay at the college.
2.14.1.2. The LOA must be approved by the Registrar, Academic
Adviser, the respective Area/Department Chair and Dean.
2.14.1.3. Application for Leave of Absence (Form No. 15) maybe
secured from the Office of the Registrar.
2.14.1.4. Any absence not formally approved shall be considered as
an absence without leave, and may serve as grounds for
refusal of readmission to DLSL.
2.14.1.5. The period for filing of applications for LOA is before the
start of the semester.
2.14.2. Procedure for Re-admission:
2.14.2.1. Present the approved LOA Form.
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2.14.2.2. Secure application for Re-admission (Form No. 1) and
Clearance Form (Form No. 2) from the Office of the
Registrar. Accomplish the forms and submit them to the
Office of the Registrar at Window 1.
2.14.2.3. Present appropriate/legal documents to support the
prolonged discontinuance of studies if the leave of student
falls beyond the maximum allowable period.
2.15. Cross-Enrollment
DLSL does not allow its students to cross-enroll subjects in other schools.
However, the school accepts cross enrollees provided they submit the
Certificate of Cross Enrollment from their School Registrar and other DLSL
requirements for enrollment. Applicants must secure the approval of the
Institutional Admissions and Testing Officer and the Registrar before they
will be allowed to enroll. Cross enrollees will be given Temporary
Identification Cards.
2.16. Summer Pre-Enrollment
2.16.1. The Office of the Registrar sets the schedule of summer classes
and specifies dates of pre-enrollment and enrollment of
students. The schedule maybe viewed at the Academic Calendar
posted at the Registrar’s Bulletin Boards and at the DLSL
Website Registrar’s page.
2.16.2. During pre-enrollment, students will access the Student Portal
with link provided at www.dlsl.edu.ph. The computer
laboratories will be used for this purpose. Access to the Student
Portal will also be provided outside DLSL. It maybe accessed
using any computer unit with Internet connection.
2.16.3. Students will follow the same process for Priority Enrollment of
students without failures and enrollment of students with failures
as discussed in sections 2.7 and 2.8.
2.16.4. Students may request for subjects to be offered during the
summer term. They should visit the Office of the Registrar to
process their request for a special class. Filing and approval of
special class normally begin on the last week of February.
2.16.5. Students with failed subjects may request for summer classes. A
minimum of 15 students per subject is required for a class to be
opened.
2.16.6. The Request Form for Special Class (Form No. 14) is available
at the Office of the Registrar following the process indicated
under section 2.11 (Special Classes of this Registrar’s
Guidelines).
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2.17. Practicum/ OJT
2.17.1. Subject Teachers or Teacher-in-Charge are required to secure
from the students the Certificate of Registration (COR) as basis
for deploying the students to their practicum or OJTs.
2.17.2. Their Teacher or Teacher-In-Charge should also check if the
Identification cards of the students have been validated by the
OR prior to deployment.
2.18. Graduation
Candidates for graduation are advised to comply strictly with the deadlines
indicated in the schedule of activities posted at the Registrar’s Bulletin
Boards and in the Daily Bulletin. Graduation is not automatic; Students who
are about to complete the academic requirements of their programs need to
apply to graduate.
2.18.1. Schedule of Activities
2.18.1.1. First Week of July- Distribution of Application Forms for
Graduation to the graduating students by the Curriculum
and Evaluation In-Charge. Students will follow the
following processes:
2.18.1.1.1. Submit the approved AA Form No. 1 to the
Curriculum and Evaluation In-Charge (CEIC).
The CEIC will evaluate the student’s eligibility for
graduation and will issue the Application for
Graduation Form if they qualify.
2.18.1.1.2. Accomplish the Application for Graduation Form
completely in coordination with the Academic
Advisers.
2.18.1.1.3. Attach a copy of 2x2 recent ID picture (in formal
attire with white background) to the Form
2.18.1.1.4. Secure AA-Form No. 2 from your Adviser.
Accomplish AA- Form No. 2 in coordination with
the Academic Advisers. Indicate the required
subject loads for the second semester of the
current year by referring to appropriate
curriculum. Copies of which maybe downloaded
from the DLSL Website at www.dlsl.edu.ph
Homepage-Registrar’s Office Services-Student
Services.
Note: AA-Form No.2 should contain the remaining
subjects to be taken by the students on their last term
to qualify for graduation.
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2.18.1.2. Second Week of July is the submission of fully
accomplished Application Form for Graduation and AAForm No. 2, approved and endorsed by the Academic
Adviser to the Curriculum and Evaluation In-Charge at the
Office of the Registrar. Students are advised to:
2.18.1.2.1. Proceed to the assigned window to submit the
Application Form for Graduation and AA-Form
No. 2 to the Curriculum and Evaluation In-Charge
personally.
2.18.1.2.2. Sign up at the Evaluation Schedule Sheet to be
given by the Curriculum and Evaluation In-Charge
by indicating in the Evaluation Schedule Sheet the
preferred schedule for evaluation, which will run
for 10 minutes only.
2.18.1.2.3. Secure copy of the Candidate for Graduation
Evaluation Slip where the schedule of evaluation is
indicated.
2.18.1.2.4. Come on time for the scheduled evaluation.
2.18.1.3. July to September is Evaluation period for all graduating
students at the Office of the Registrar from 8:30 to 11:30
(10 students per day per Enrollment and Evaluation InCharge) The following will be undertaken by the
Curriculum and Evaluation In-Charge:
2.18.1.3.1. Provide students with the approved graduation
checklist.
2.18.1.3.2. Confirm eligibility to graduate and inform them of
their pending subjects.
2.18.1.3.3. Advise them regarding enrollment of overload,
pre-requisites, and request for tutorial and special
classes.
2.18.1.4. September to October is the schedule picture taking of all
graduating students. The venue is posted at the Registrar’s
Bulletin Board two weeks before the scheduled date.
2.18.1.5. The second week of December to second week of January
is re-evaluation of the status of the candidates for
graduation based on the previous evaluation. Subjects taken
and passed during the first semester and the currently
enrolled subjects during the last semester will be counter
checked:
2.18.1.5.1. Duly qualified candidates for graduation will be
determined by the Curriculum and Evaluation In
Charge and the Records Production Team.
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2.18.1.6. The first week of January is the initial deliberation of the
candidates for graduation to be conducted by the OR.
2.18.1.7. The second week of January is posting of the Initial List of
Candidates for Graduation for checking by the Graduating
Students. Accuracy of the entry of names shall be
determined.
2.18.1.8. In case of discrepancy, students are required to visit their
Curriculum and Evaluation In-Charge to process request for
changing/updating of student information.
2.18.1.9. The third Week of January is the distribution of all
deliberation forms to the respective colleges.
2.18.1.10.
First week of February
2.18.1.10.1. Departmental Deliberation of graduating students
to
be
conducted
by
the
respective
departments/area/level chairs and the colleges
during the Activity Period.
2.18.1.10.2. Submission of the result of the initial deliberation
by the Deans to the Office of the Registrar
2.18.1.10.3. Consolidation of the initial deliberation results
submitted by the Deans of the Colleges and
finalization of the list of candidates for graduation
by the Records and Production Team at the OR.
2.18.1.10.4. Presentation of the result of initial deliberation to
the Academic Services Council by the Registrar
2.18.1.10.5. Posting of the initial list of candidates for
graduation based on college deliberation at the
Registrar’s Bulletin Board and at the DLSL
website, www.dlsl.edu.ph, Registrar’s Office
Services.
2.18.1.11. Candidates for graduation are given up to the last week of
January to inform the Registrar of any change or
correction in their names appearing in the list of
Candidates for Graduation. For special cases wherein
corrections have not been made prior to graduation,
graduates are provided a grace period of two months
from receipt of Diploma and a copy of Transcript of
Records for error corrections. However, this request will
be submitted to CHED for information and correction of
record, appropriate fees will be collected.
2.18.1.12. The fourth Week of January is the release of graduation
pictures for the graduating students to be handled by the
Student Activities Office.
2.18.1.13. Second Week of March
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2.18.1.13.1. Online submission of Final Grades of graduating
students
2.18.1.13.2. Final Deliberation of graduating students to be
conducted by the colleges
2.18.1.13.3. Submission of the result of final deliberation by
the Deans to the Office of the Registrar
2.18.1.14. Third Week of March
2.18.1.14.1. Consolidation and finalization of the results of the
Final Deliberation from the colleges by the
Records and Production Team
2.18.1.14.2. Presentation of the result of final deliberation to
the Academic Services Council by the Registrar
2.18.1.14.3. Presentation of the result of the initial deliberation
to the Vice Chancellor for Academics and
Research Council by the Director of Academic
Services
2.18.1.14.4. Posting of the final list of Candidates for
Graduation at the Registrar’s Bulletin Board and at
the DLSL website, www.dlsl.edu.ph, Registrar’s
Office Services.
2.18.1.15. The third Week of March is Graduation Practices at the
SENTRUM.
2.18.1.16. The fourth Week of March is distribution of programs
and togas by the staff of the Office of the Registrar.
2.18.1.17. The first Week of April is Baccalaureate Mass &
Recognition Day at the SENTRUM.
2.18.1.18. April, a day after the Baccalaureate Mass is
Commencement Exercises at the SENTRUM. Togas will
be collected at designated places within the campus right
after the graduation.
2.18.2. Students enrolled during summer who are expecting to finish
their academic requirements should:
2.18.2.1. Visit their Academic Advisers and Curriculum and
Evaluation In-Charge at the Office of the Registrar for
the re-evaluation of their academic records.
2.18.2.2. Proceed to the Office of the Registrar for the evaluation
which will start on the first week of summer classes.
Upon evaluation and confirmation that the student might
be able to finish all the academic requirements by
summer, the Records and Production In-Charge will then
process the application for Special Order Number of the
students.
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2.18.2.3.
Inform the Office of the Registrar if they will attend the
graduation next year’s graduation for appropriate
charging and inclusion in the program.
2.18.2.4. Those who were not able to graduate due to failure/s
need to file again their application for graduation in the
following semester.
2.18.3. Students who are expecting to finish their academic
requirements by October should:
2.18.3.1. Visit their Academic Advisers and Curriculum and
Evaluation In-Charge at the Office of the Registrar for
the evaluation of their academic records. Schedule of
Evaluation coincides with the schedule of students who
are expected to graduate by April. Refer to item 2.18.1 on
Graduation Schedule of Activities.
2.18.4. Those who did not graduate due to failures need to file again
their application for graduation in the following semester.
2.18.5. Graduating students are required to pay the graduation fee
whether they will attend the graduation or not.
2.18.6. Those who did not graduate due to failure/s are allowed to
refund their graduation fee if they will not graduate within the
School Year.
2.19. Students Identification Cards
The Office of the Registrar issues the Identification Cards of students. The
Office handles the following transactions in connection with the processing
of Identification Cards:
2.19.1. Replacement of Damaged Identification Cards. Please follow the
following processes:
2.19.1.1. Secure a Request Form for the Replacement of ID Card
at the OCR Window 3.
2.19.1.2. Accomplish the form and pay the required amount at the
Accounting Office.
2.19.1.3. Submit the Request Form and surrender the damaged ID
and present the Official Receipt to the Office of the
Registrar for picture taking.
2.19.1.4. Get the new ID on the specified date of release.
2.19.2. Replacement of Lost ID- The lost of an ID should be reported
to the Discipline Office (DO) who has the authority to endorse
requests for the issuance of a new one. Follow this process:
2.19.2.1. Secure a re-ID Request Form for the Replacement of ID
Card at the OR Window 3.
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2.19.2.2.
Attach the Affidavit of Loss to the Request Form and
submit it to the Discipline Office for endorsement to the
Office of the Registrar.
2.19.2.3. Pay the required amount at the Accounting Office.
2.19.2.4. Submit the Request Form and present the Official
Receipt at the Registrar’s Office for picture taking
purposes.
Note:
2.19.2.4.1. For shiftees, indicate the new course at the form.
2.19.2.4.2. For returnees, indicate at the form that they are
returnees. The Identification Cards of the students
maybe issued within the same day upon the receipt
of the request. However, for some unavoidable
circumstances, IDs may be released within a week
upon the receipt of the request.
2.19.3. Schedules of picture taking are posted in the ID Section at the
Office of the Registrar (OR).
2.19.4. Cross Enrollees are given temporary Identification Cards.
2.20. Validation of ID & Issuance of Certificate of Registration (COR)
Schedule of validation of ID and issuance of the Certificate of
Registration (COR) will be announced and posted at the college daily
bulletin. Distribution will be done on a per program basis and will
commence two weeks after the start of classes. Violators will be dealt
with accordingly.
3.
Policies, Guidelines And Procedures
3.1. Processing of Clearance
3.1.1.
Schedules for the processing of clearance and the list of students
with accountabilities are posted at the Office of the Registrar’s
bulletin boards and at the DLSL website homepage – Registrar’s
Office Services link.
3.1.2. Students without accountabilities may access the Student portal
at url http://smsportal.dlsl.edu.ph/StudentPortal/ anytime
during the scheduled clearance and viewing of grades.
Accessibility of the students with accountabilities from the
Accounting, Registrar and Students Services will be blocked by
the system. Access will be allowed only upon settlement of their
accountabilities to concerned office/s.
3.2. Online Viewing/Printing of Grades and Checking of Maximum
Accumulated Units of Failure
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3.2.1.
Schedule for online viewing of grades is posted at the Office of
the Registrar’s bulletin boards and at the DLSL website
homepage – Registrar’s Office Services link. The summary of all
grades taken at DLSL maybe viewed during the period.
3.2.2.
Parents may also access their sons/daughters grades using their
sons/daughters’ accounts in the Student portal with url
http://smsportal.dlsl.edu.ph/StudentPortal/
during
the
scheduled online viewing of grades. Grades may also be viewed
anytime, anywhere in computers with internet access at eWiz
student
portal
with
url
http://studentsgrades.dlsl.edu.ph/StudentPortal
3.2.3.
Students who have incurred the maximum allowable units of
failures are automatically dismissed and will not be allowed to
pursue with the enrollment.
3.2.3.1. Dismissed students who have processed their preenrollment and were able to pay their tuition should process
cancellation of their enrollment.
3.2.3.2. Evaluation of the retention status of students will be done
two weeks after the start of classes when students are
assumed to be enrolled.
3.2.3.3. If based on the evaluation, there are dismissed students who
were able to enroll, they will be required to cancel their
enrollment and to process request for transfer instead.
3.3. Completion of Grades for Subjects with Blank or Incomplete Grades
3.3.1. Blank or Incomplete grades of students can only be changed or
completed by the faculty member by accomplishing the Grade
Completion Form. It should be done after the students had satisfied
the requirements set by the Faculty.
3.3.2. Grade Completion Form will be given only to the faculty members
who would be requesting for change or completion of grades.
3.3.3. In case the student did not submit the requirement or did not take
the special final exam on the scheduled date, the subject teacher must
compute the student’s grade giving the missed requirement or
examination a grade of 50% or 0%.
3.3.4. The Grade Completion Form must be signed by the Department
Chair and the College Dean. The approved Grade Completion Form
will be submitted to the Office of the Registrar for appropriate
adjustment in the system.
3.3.5. The deadline for submission of request for Change/Completion of
Grade Form to the Office of the Registrar is two weeks after the
issuance of grades to students.
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3.3.6. Student’s grade shall automatically become 5.00 or failed if the
subject teacher fails to submit the Grade Completion Form as
required.
3.4. Verification of Grades
Requests for verification of grades should be done in writing addressed to the
Dean who must then notify the Chairperson and/or the subject-teacher
concerned.
3.5. Change of Personal Information
Personal information stored in the eWiz Student Management System may be
changed depending on certain circumstances. The following are common cases
where change of personal information may be done:
Change of Name
Correction of Name
Change of Citizenship
Change of Civil Status
Change of Address
3.5.1. Documentary support - A request for change of personal information
must be accompanied by the following:
TYPE OF
REQUEST
Change of
Name
Correction
of Name
DOCUMENTARY SUPPORT
Affidavit* of Change of Name;
Marriage Contract (if change is due to marriage)
or Court Order (if change is due to other reasons,
such as adoption)
Affidavit* of Change of Name (executed by
student if of legal age or by parent on-record at
DLSL)
Joint Affidavit* of two disinterested parties
Passport*
NSO copy of the Birth Certificate or
Alien Certificate of Registration
Certified True Copy of Passport
*Original to be presented for authentication
Change of
Affidavit* of Change of Citizenship;
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Citizenship
Change of
Civil Status
Change of
Address
Certified True Copy of Passport
(original to be presented for authentication)
Certified True Copy of Marriage Contract
(if change is due to marriage)
Certified True Copy of Death Certificate
(if change is due to death of spouse)
Certified True Copy of Court Order (if change is
due to annulment, legal separation, etc.)
Proof of Billing (for graduate students);
Proof of Billing of Parents (for undergraduate
students)
Affidavit* of Change of Address
(for undergraduate students, executed by
parent/guardian on-record at DLSL)
Note: An affidavit may be executed only by a person of legal age and should be duly
notarized. For an affidavit executed outside the Philippines, the same must be
authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate in the country where the affidavit
was executed.
3.5.2. Procedures to Change Personal Information:
3.5.2.1. Change of personal information may be requested following
these processes:
3.5.2.1.1.
Accomplish two copies of the Request for Change of
Information available at Window 1 at the OR.
3.5.2.1.2.
Submit the accomplished Request for Change of
Information, together with the required documentary
support, to Window 1 at the OR.
Note:
A request for change of personal information is decided and will take
effect upon submission of documents.
3.6. Verification of Records
The Office of the Registrar offers free academic verification service to
companies. This will ensure that the documents submitted by the
graduates/students are genuine and accurate. To avail of this service, the
requesting party shall follow the procedures below:
3.6.1. In the company letterhead, prepare a letter of request for verification of
academic information, stating the following; the complete name (used
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3.6.2.
3.6.3.
3.6.4.
3.6.5.
while in school) of the student/graduate and the purpose of the
verification.
The letter must be duly signed by the Human Resources
Manager/Director or its equivalent (for employment verification) and
by the Dean/Registrar/Admissions Officer or its equivalent (for
academic verification).
Attach a copy of the documents to be verified/authenticated.
Attach an Authorization to Release Records signed by the applicant.
Send this via e-mail at [email protected]; mail or send it via
courier to:
The Registrar
De La Salle Lipa
1962 J.P. Laurel, National Highway
Lipa City, Batangas
Or fax the letter of request at (043) 981-1781. The Office of the
Registrar responds immediately to queries upon receipt of the
request.
3.7. Transfer to Other Institution
A Transfer Credential is being given to students who will transfer to another
institution. The “Transfer Credentials” (formerly referred to as “Honorable
Dismissal”) is a document certifying that a student has
no
pending
accountabilities with the school and is eligible for transfer to another
educational institution. As such, the Transfer Credential is a permanent
termination of studies at De La Salle Lipa.
3.7.1. Procedure for the Release of Transfer Credential
3.7.1.1. A Certificate of Transfer Credential should be requested from
the Registrar as soon as the student decides to discontinue
his/her studies. A pre-requisite for the issuance of the
Certificate of Transfer Credential is an accomplished
Clearance Form, which indicates that the student has no
pending obligation from the offices concerned. No records
shall be provided to any student whose accounts have not
been settled and whose entrance requirements have not been
completely submitted.
3.7.1.2. An original Transcript of Records (TOR) will be sent through
post or courier to the school to which the student wishes the
credits to be transferred. Unofficial transcripts may be hand
delivered, and are issued for evaluation purposes only.
3.7.1.3. TOR requests must be filed at the Office of the Registrar at
least five working days prior to the desired issuance date.
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3.8. Certifications and Documents
The Office of the Registrar issues various types of Certifications and
documents. These include:
3.8.1. Enrollment
3.8.2. Units Earned
3.8.3. Candidacy for Graduation/Academic Completion/Graduation with
Honors
3.8.4. Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
3.8.5. Dean's List
3.8.6. Grades
3.8.7. English as medium of instruction
3.8.8. Ranking (for undergraduate students only)
a. Procedures in Requesting Certifications, TOR, Diploma and other
documents:
(1) Secure Request for Documents (Form No. 16), Exit Interview
Form and Clearance (Form No. 2) from the Records Section
at the Office of the Registrar.
(2) Accomplish the forms and pay the corresponding fee at the
Cashier's Office.
(3) Submit the request form together with the Official Receipt to
the Records Section at the Office of Registrar
(4) Students who intend to discontinue studies or transfer to
another school must surrender their Student ID to the Office
of the Registrar.
(5) The document(s) requested will be released five working days
after the submission of the complete application form to the
Office of the Registrar. Requested documents will not be
released if the student fails to submit any of the following
documents:
(a) For High School Graduates
i. 2x2 ID picture (one copy)
ii. NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate
iii. F137a or High School Transcript of Records
(b) For Transferees
i. 2x2 ID picture (one copy)
ii. NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate
iii. Honorable Dismissal from the last school
attended
iv. Original Transcript of the College Records
annotated: “Remarks: COPY FOR DE LA
SALLE LIPA”.
(6) If the student or the requestor cannot personally request and
claim the document, his/her representative should present a
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proxy request form (available at the OR and maybe
downloaded from the DLSL Website at www.dlsl.edu.ph
Homepage-Registrar’s Office Services-Student Services)
together with the requestor’s valid ID with signature and a
valid ID of the representative.
3.8.9.
3.8.10.
Transcript of Records
The Transcript of Records (TOR) is an inventory of the subjects
taken and grades earned by a student throughout his/her stay in De
La Salle Lipa, including transferred credits from other schools for
transferees. The TOR may be issued as requested, regardless of
frequency and number of copies. The document is available after
five working days from the date of submission of request.
Diploma/Certificate
The Diploma is the legal document that certifies the completion of
a degree program. Registrar, College Dean and School President
sign the Diploma. The counterpart of the Diploma for non-degree
programs (certificate programs) is the Certificate, which is signed
by the following; Registrar, College Dean and School President.
3.8.10.1. Diploma names:
3.8.10.1.1. A graduate’s name that appears on the diploma must
be a legal name.
3.8.10.1.2. Suffixes such as Sr., Jr., III, etc., may be used if
included in the NSO authenticated Birth Certificate
3.8.10.1.3. Hyphenated maiden-married last names may be used;
provided the students submit a letter of request. The
Office of the Registrar should have pertinent
documents to verify the names. A name change
request form accompanied by Marriage Contract will
be required if name change in the Registrar’s records
has not been processed since the marriage. In all
cases, verification will be based on information
which is the Registrar’s Office student’s file and not
on information provided verbally.
3.8.10.1.4. Neither titles nor degrees previously earned will be
included as part of a graduate’s name on a diploma.
However, if the student/graduate would want to
have their titles or previously earned degrees be
included as part of his/her graduate name, a request
for such should be filed verified and approved by the
Academic Services Council.
3.8.10.2. Diploma Replacement
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3.8.10.2.1. In case of lost of the ORIGINAL DIPLOMA, a
duly-notarized Affidavit of Loss must be submitted;
and
3.8.10.2.2. In case of damaged ORIGINAL DIPLOMA, the
same must be surrendered to the Office of the
Registrar for appropriate disposition.
3.9. Release of Information
3.9.1. Student's Individual File - All individual students’ files are kept at the
Office of the Registrar. Information about a student may
be obtained from the Registrar under special circumstances
only.
3.9.2. Release of Information on Students to Third Parties
3.9.2.1. Confidential Nature of Student Records – Student educational
records shall be kept confidential, with respect to requests
made by all persons other than appropriate school officials.
3.9.2.2. Release of Information to Investigators – Information may be
released when a written consent was received by the Registrar
from a student who is subject of a governmental or
employment investigation. Information requested by such
investigator from records of such students may be released
through authorized Registrar’s staff. Information may be
released to a third party subject to the following conditions:
3.9.2.2.1. with the student’s consent;
3.9.2.2.2. on the presentation of a court order, or otherwise
under compulsion of law;
3.9.2.2.3. in accordance with the requirements of
professional licensing or certification bodies;
3.9.2.2.4. to other educational institutions;
3.9.2.2.5. pursuant to an investigation of possible
misrepresentation
concerning
individual
references, attendance, performance, status within,
or completion of an academic program at DLSL or
at another academic institution;
3.9.2.2.6. in compassionate or emergency situations, as
determined by the Registrar;
3.9.2.3. Disclosure of Information Without Consent
The Registrar may make the following “Directory
Information” available to the public, requesting companies,
unless the student notifies the Registrar in writing by the end
of the first week of the semester that such information is not
to be made available:
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3.9.2.3.1.
Graduates’ names, addresses, e-mail addresses &
contact numbers
3.9.2.3.2. Program of Study
3.9.2.3.3. Dates of Enrollment/Graduation
3.9.2.3.4. Degrees, diplomas or certificates received
3.9.2.3.5. Students’ honors and awards
3.9.2.4. Student Addresses and Telephone Numbers
The Registrar’s Office will not release addresses or telephone
number of students to persons not officially connected with
the institution. There may be an exception in cases of
emergencies. Requests under claimed emergencies will be
referred to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics
and Research for the purpose of making a judgment as to
whether, under the circumstances, such information should be
released.
3.9.2.5. Faculty Review of Student Academic Record
Individual faculty members may review academic records of
their students with the student’s consent, except that such
consent shall not be necessary for faculty members who serve
as advisers and other administrative officers or counselors of
the college in the discharge of their official functions.
3.9.2.6. Research Involving Student Records
The Office of the Registrar recognizes research by students,
faculty and administrative staff as a fundamental component
of its overall mission. Occasionally such research involves the
data that are to be extracted from students’ records, which are
essentially confidential. Approval to conduct such research
must first be obtained from the Registrar who has jurisdiction
of the records to be utilized. In such instances, the Registrar
shall make every effort to ensure the anonymity of identifying
information contained in the records to be utilized.
3.10. Student’s Access to his/her Own Academic Records
3.10.1. Student Review of Records - A student may make a written request
to review an educational record kept at the Office of the Registrar.
Upon receipt of such request, the Records Custodian will make the
arrangement necessary to accommodate the request for review.
3.10.2. The students have the right to examine and file a request for photo
copies of their own records kept at the Office of the Registrar. A
student does not have the right to examine and make copies of
documents submitted in confidence such as confidential letters of
reference or evaluation.
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3.10.3.
3.10.4.
3.10.5.
4.
Academic records on students contain application for admission,
Form 137a, Birth Certificates and permanent record (containing all
grades duly recorded), addresses of students, and other relevant
information contained in the Application Form. The above records
are maintained and kept at the Office of the Registrar.
An individual student shall be accorded the right to correct or
amend, upon reasonable request, an inaccurate record.
Information contained in the student’s educational record file shall
not be disclosed or used for other than the authorized institutional
purposes without his/her written consent, unless required by law.
Other Services
4.1. Change of Classroom Assignment - The Office of the Registrar is
in charge of assigning classes at the college classrooms and
laboratories. The Office entertains request for change of classrooms
as requested by faculty member and for some special cases, as
requested by the students. To request for change of room, the
following procedures should be followed:
4.1.1.
Secure a copy of the Form, Request for Change of Room
Assignment from the College Secretary
4.1.2.
Accomplish the form to be signed by the respective
administrators.
4.1.3.
Submit the accomplished form to the Office of the
Registrar. The request will be processed and will be
approved subject to the availability of facilities.
4.1.4.
Approved and or disapproved copies of the request form
will be given to the Attendance Office and the Colleges for
their reference.
Notes:
a. Changing of room assignment without the approval of the concerned
administrators is strictly prohibited.
b. Room assignments will be monitored by the Attendance Clerks in coordination
with the Office of the Registrar.
c. Reports on class discrepancies on the actual room usage is given by the
Attendance Clerk to the Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research and to
the Registrar for appropriate action.
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4.2. Change of Schedule - The Office of the Registrar also
accommodates request for change of schedule of classes as requested
by faculty member and for some special cases, as requested by the
students.
To request for change of schedule, the following procedures should
be followed:
4.2.1.
Secure a copy of the Form, Request for Change of Schedule
at the Office of the Registrar.
4.2.2.
Accomplish the form and have it signed by the respective
administrators. Return the accomplished form to the Office
of the Registrar.
4.2.3.
Approved and or disapproved copies of the request form
will be given to the Attendance Office and the Colleges for
their reference.
Notes:
The request will be processed and will be approved, if students will not be affected and if
there are available facilities.
Changing of schedule without the approval of the concerned administrators is strictly
prohibited.
Faculty schedules will be monitored by the Attendance Clerks in coordination with the
Office of the Registrar.
Reports on discrepancies on the faculty loading are being given by the Attendance Clerk
to the Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research and to the Registrar.
5.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
5.1.
During the scheduled online and viewing of grades, can I access my
grades at home?
Yes,
you
may
access
your
grades
at
url
http://smsportal.dlsl.edu.ph/studentportal/ in any computer with
internet access or at your assigned computer laboratory. Laboratory
assignment per college is posted at the designated areas in the campus.
You may also visit the DLSL website at www.dlsl.edu.ph; at the main
page. Proceed to Registrar’s Office Services for the detailed processes.
5.2.
I cannot access the url http://smsportal.dlsl.edu.ph/studentportal/
what seems to be the problem; I cannot view the eWiz SMS log-in
page?
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Your computer does not allow pop-up. You need to check the
application to turn off the pop-up blocker in your application software.
5.3.
What will I do if I cannot view my grades though I made several
attempts by clicking the “show grades” tab?
Your computer does not allow pop-up. You need to check the
application to turn off the pop-up blocker in your application software.
If you are in an internet café or in a computer shop, please ask the
assistance of the technical person to allow pop ups.
5.4.
Can I still view my grades even if I have financial obligation and/or
unsettled accounts or liabilities from other offices?
No, the system will block your access to online viewing of grades. You
will only be given access to view your grades upon settlement of your
obligations from the concerned offices.
5.5.
I noticed a discrepancy in my grades that are displayed in the eWiz
SMS. What shall I do?
You need to visit the Grades/Verification In-Charge at the Office of
the Registrar to inquire. You are advised to prepare a letter addressed to
the College Registrar indicating your queries/concerns regarding your
grades.
5.6.
What offices are holding my clearance that will prevent my online
viewing of grades and enrollment?
Access to online viewing of grades and enrollment of students with
accountabilities in the following offices will be blocked by the system,
hence printed copy of student’s grades will not be released.
5.6.1. Student Services
5.6.2. Registrar’s office
5.6.3. Accounting office
5.7.
Do I need to keep the copy of my grades? Do I need to present this
during the enrollment period?
Yes, you need to have a copy of your grades. Copy of your grades
should be official i.e., your grades should be stamped “Issued by the
OR”. You need to present this official copy to the Enrollment In-
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Charge during the issuance of OEAF and enrollment. OEAF will not
be issued without presenting the official copy of your grades to the OR
staff.
5.8.
I am an old student, do I need to pre-enroll for the next semester?
What happens if I will not be able to pre-enroll on time?
Yes, all students are required to pre-enroll for the next semester. Preenrollment means reservation of slots for your subjects. Students who
will not pre-enroll on the scheduled date of pre-enrollment will only be
given access in the Ewiz SMS on the scheduled date of enrollment. If
you did not process pre-enrollment, chances are, the section where you
want to join may no longer be available.
5.9.
What will I do to process my pre-enrollment for the next semester?
You need to accomplish your Pre-Enrollment Form. This form can be
secured from the Dean’s Secretary of your College. Scheduled date of
signing of pre-enrollment forms by the Academic Advisers is indicated
on the pre-enrollment process that is being issued by the Registrars
Office to the students through your Class Mayors; this is also posted at
the DLSL Registrar’s Webpage.
5.10. Can I process my pre-enrollment even without the approved PreEnrollment Form?
You are required to have your pre-enrollment form approved by your
Academic Adviser prior to your pre-enrollment or encoding of your
subjects in eWiz SMS. This pre-enrollment form will be the basis of
the Registrar’s Enrollment Staff in issuing the OEAF. The list of
subjects in your approved pre-enrollment form should be the same
subjects reflected in your OEAF.
5.11. After enrolling without the approved Pre-Enrollment Form, what will I
do?
Students who were able to pre-enroll outside of DLSL are still required
to process the Pre-Enrollment Form or PEF. See item nos. 5.9 and
5.10.
5.12. What is the effect of a “hold” status on my on-line enrollment?
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If you are on “hold” status due to accountabilities from other offices,
your online enrollment will be blocked by the system, same is true with
those who are not yet cleared from the Accounting Office. You need to
see the concerned office personnel to settle your obligations and for
updating your status from “pending” to “approved”.
5.13. I passed all my subjects last semester based on the Official Grades that
I received, how can I get copies of my Official Enrollment and
Assessment Forms?
Students will proceed to the assigned rooms on the scheduled date of
priority enrollment to secure the OEAF which will only be released
upon the presentation of the approved PEF. List of subjects in PEF
should be the same list of subjects enlisted in the OEAF.
5.14. What is priority enrollment?
It is the enrollment process applicable only to students without any
failure based on his/her latest semester’s final course grades; students
who are cleared from accountabilities in the following offices - Student
Services, Office of the Registrar & Accounting Office and who had
encoded subjects during the pre-enrollment period.
5.15. I received failing grade/s in my subject/s last semester, how can I get
copies of my Official Enrollment and Assessment Form?
Students with failing grades will not be allowed to secure their OEAF if
their previously approved PEF were not yet re-evaluated and approved
by their Academic Advisers. The adviser will determine if they need to
adjust their subjects due to pre-requisite concern or if there is no need
to change subjects. The other half of the pre-enrollment form will be
accomplished and approved by the Academic Adviser. This PEF will
be presented to the Assigned Enrollment Staff who will assist the
students in their enrollment.
5.16. Who are the persons in-charge for my queries/concerns regarding my
pre-enrollment & enrollment and where can I see them?
The Office of the Registrar handles queries regarding enrollment. You
may visit the Help Desk at the Office of the Registrar (OR) during
office hours or you may call them at (043) 756-5555 local 222. You
may also discuss your concern with the Curriculum and Evaluation
Team at the Office of the Registrar.
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5.17. There is a discrepancy in the list of subjects that I enrolled and in the
tuition and other fees printed in my Official Enrollment and
Assessment Form (OEAF) and in the Certificate of Registration
(COR). What shall I do?
Visit the Curriculum and Evaluation In-Charge for appropriate
adjustment in the eWiz SMS.
5.18. What shall I do if my year level in the printed EAF is not correct?
Visit the Curriculum and Evaluation In-Charge at the Office of the
Registrar for evaluation and possible adjustment of your year level in
the Ewiz SMS.
5.19. My name is not correctly encoded in the eWiz SMS. How and where
will I request for correction of my name?
Visit the Records Custodian at the Records Section, Office of the
Registrar for evaluation and clarification. Appropriate updating in the
system will be made upon presentation of required documents.
5.20. What does the “compute tuition fee” button in E-wiz on-line
enrollment system mean?
The “compute tuition fee” button allows you to save your enrollment
transaction. If you have updated the schedules, changed, deleted or
added subject/s, you need to press this button to recompute tuition and
fees and to save the transaction you made. Upon pressing this button,
the system will automatically recalculate the tuition fee and save the
recent transactions. If you will not press this button, the recent
transactions will not be saved.
5.21. What is the content of the “show grade” button in the Ewiz on-line
enrollment?
The “show grade” button, once pressed, will display all subjects that
you have taken with the corresponding grades from the time you
started studying in DLSL. The subjects that you are currently enrolled
in will also be displayed without grades yet. During the online viewing
of grades, all subjects taken will be displayed with the corresponding
grades.
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5.22. What is the effect of the unpaid account on my Ewiz on-line
enrollment?
If you have outstanding financial obligations, your online enrollment
will be blocked by the system. Upon payment of your balance, you may
then be allowed to process online enrollment.
5.23. Why is the system asking for pre-requisite courses which I have already
taken in another school?
It is possible that these courses have not been credited or is not
recognized as De La Salle Lipa equivalent course. Please visit the
Curriculum and Evaluation In-Charge at the OR to update your records
in the system.
5.24. I shifted from another program and some of my courses have been
credited to my new program. Why is the system still looking for them as
pre-requisites?
It is possible that these courses were not yet identified or not yet
recorded as equivalent courses. Please visit the Curriculum and
Evaluation In-Charge at the OR to update the system.
5.25. My academic flowchart indicates that I should take 27 units. But the
system only allows lesser academic units. Why is this happening?
It is possible that the system applied the de-loading of subjects. If you
have failures in the last semester and you have accumulated 15 units or
more but not exceeded the maximum unit for dismissal, then the policy
for de-loading was applied to you i.e. regular load based on the
students’ prescribed academic load minus six units.
Students who do not have failed units on the previous semester will not
be deloaded the next semester. If students are still being deloaded by
the system, they should visit the Curriculum and Evaluation In-Charge
to secure clearance.
5.26. Why can’t I enroll more than what is allowed by the system?
The system blocks enrollment of additional courses because you have
reached the maximum allowable units based on your curriculum. If you
are a graduating student, please visit the Enrollment and Evaluation InCharge at the Office of the Registrar to request for load clearance.
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Only graduating students are allowed to carry an additional of six units
overload as per CHED memorandum.
5.27. Where can I see the prescribed academic load of students per year
level? Where can I get them? Is it downloadable?
You can see your prescribed academic load in your curriculum
prospectus. The academic load prescribed per semester and per year
level is reflected in the curriculum of your program. Copies of which
maybe downloaded from the DLSL Website at www.dlsl.edu.ph,
Registrar’s Office Services tab. For senior students, they are allowed to
carry a total of 21 units during their last curriculum year; they may also
apply for an overload of six more units. However, if the senior level
curriculum is more than 21 units, that maximum number of units will
be considered instead; students may also apply for an overload of six
more units.
5.28. What will happen if I enrolled a course without taking first the prerequisites?
Courses taken out of sequence will not be credited. These will be
automatically dropped from your enrollment during the term without
any refund.
5.29. When can I be charged for payment of my tuition fees?
You may pay your tuition fees as soon as you have your Official
Enrollment Assessment Form (OEAF). Payment without charge will be
up to the last day of enrollment, you may refer to the enrollment
schedule posted at the Registrar’s Bulletin Board and at the DLSL
website.
5.30. After the enrollment period, the following charges will be applied for
late enrollees:
P150 if within a week late
P200 if within two weeks late, and
Additional P50 per week thereafter.
5.31. What is the effect of not paying my tuition fees and tutorial fees on
time?
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If students failed to pay their tuition fee by the end of second week of
the semester, they will be automatically dropped from the class lists.
For graduating students, they will be deleted from the deliberation list
and from the list of candidates for graduation.
5.32. How else can I pay my tuition fee without having to line up at the
Cashier’s Office?
You can pay your tuition over the counter at the following accredited
banks: RCBC Savings, Robinsons Bank-Lipa. BPI, Chinabank SM Lipa,
Planters Bank and SM Bills Payment (Lipa). Payment will be credited to
your account three days after the actual payment to banks.
5.33. All sections that I intend to enroll are closed. What should I do?
You can choose other courses with available sections. If you really need
the course to be offered as indicated in your curriculum, you could
petition for the opening of a special class. You may visit the Office of
the Registrar on the second week of classes for a special class request.
If you are a graduating student, you may also request for the offering of
a tutorial class of that subject.
5.34. How can we request for a subject offering that is not regularly offered
in a semester?
If you really need to enroll the subject, you may request for a special
class. A special class is the offering of a subject that is not regularly
offered during the current semester. For summer, the minimum class
size is 15 and 25 during the first and second semesters. Students
however are advised not to enlist in a special class if prerequisite
subjects have not yet been taken and passed. Maximum load based on
the curriculum should also be considered in approving the request of
the students. Students should select from their prospective classmates
who will be their Special Class Coordinator or SCC. The coordinator
will process the request and will secure approval from the Department
Chair, Dean, FRD and Office of the Registrar.
5.35. If I am enrolled in a Special Class, can I drop the subject?
No, the student is not allowed to drop the Special Class. Once the
student signed the Special Class Request, this makes the request a
binding agreement between the school and the student to finish the
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course requirement and to pay for the fees as computed by the FRD
Manager. You are advised to see the Registrar if in case the reason for
dropping is highly meritorious.
5.36. The system allows me to join a particular section, but the teacher does
not allow me to join in a course that has the same course code?
Perhaps you are a student enrolled in a program with PRC Board
Licensure Examination. Your college only allows students like you to
join in programs with PRC Board Licensure Examinations also. Please
visit the Enrollment and Evaluation In-Charge at the Office of the
Registrar to make the necessary adjustment on your enrolled subject.
Students enrolled in programs without PRC Board Licensure
Examinations are however advised not to enroll in programs with PRC
Board Licensure Examinations.
5.37. Why can’t I find the equivalent subject that I am planning to enroll? I
ask my adviser/department head and they told me that the course has a
similar description with what I need to enroll.
The course may not be offered or if it is so, the equivalent has not been
applied yet. Visit the Curriculum and Evaluation In-Charge at the
Office of the Registrar to inquire.
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SECTION IV
ACADEMIC POLICIES
1.
Grades
1.1. Standard Grade Components and Weights
1.1.1. Periodic (mid-term and
determined as follows:
Component
Weight
Quizzes
Class
Standing
1/3
1/3
Periodic
Examination
1/3
end-term)
grades
are
Recitation,
seatworks,
reports,
compositions, term papers and other
course requirements.
1.1.2. The final course grade is determined as follows:
Component
Weight
Mid-Term Grade
End-Term Grade
1/3
2/3
1.1.3. Any deviation from this standard system of grading should be
endorsed by the VCAR’s College Council and approved by the
Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research (VCAR).
1.2. The Grading System
1.2.1. For Degree Programs
Grade Point
Equivalence
Grade Point
Equivalence
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
98 to 100
95 to 97
92 to 94
89 to 91
86 to 88
2.25
2.50
2.75
3.00
5.00
83 to 85
80 to 82
77 to 79
75 to 76
Below 75
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1.2.2. Zero-Based Grading System for Accountancy Students
1.2.2.1. Grades in board related courses of Accountancy students
are determined using a zero-based system, with the grade
computed as the percentage of correct answers over the
total number of test items:
Grade Equivalence =
Raw Score
X 100
Total Possible Score
1.2.3. Grading System for Nursing Subjects
Component
Weight
Mid-Term Grade
Final Grade
Final Course Grade
1/3
2/3
Lecture:
35%
Class Standing
30%
Quizzes
35%
Periodical Exams
100% = 60%
Related Learning Experience (RLE)
30%
Knowledge (quizzes, seatworks, periodical exams)
40%
Skills (return demonstration, seatworks, projects, periodical examination
and other requirements)
30%
Attitude (attendance, grooming, behavior)
100% = 40%
Theofun (100%-Lecture), NCM 100 (three units lecture + two units RLE),
Health Assessment (two units lecture + one unit lab), Community Health
Nursing (three units lecture + two units RLE), Nutrition (three units lecture
+ one unit lab), Informatics (two units lecture + one unit lab).
Lecture:
35%
Class Standing
30%
Quizzes
35%
Periodical Exams
100% = 50%
Related Learning Experience (RLE)
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30%
Knowledge (quizzes, case study, long exams and periodical
Examination)
40%
Skills (ward evaluation, projects, ward class, case presentation, periodical
examinations and other requirements)
30%
Attitude (attendance, grooming, behavior)
100% = 50%
NCM 101-8, NCM 102-11, NCM 103, NCM 104-9, NCM 105-6 (60%
Lecture and 40% RLE), Level 3 Summer Intensification Program- 3 units,
NCM 106-11, NCM 107-1, NCM 107-2, Intensive Nursing Practicum,
Nursing Leadership and Management (100% RLE)
Note: The percentage of Lecture and RLE is based on the number of units per
course.
1.2.3.1. Grading System for Competency Appraisal 1 & 2
1.2.3.1.1. Mid-Term Grade Component
35% Class Standing (10% Attendance, 10% Attitude, 15%
Oral Examination(s)
30% Long Quizzes/Minor Assessment
35% Major Examinations/Major Assessment/Midterm
Examination
1.2.3.1.2. Final Term Grade Component
1.2.3.1.2.1. 85% of the following:
35% Class Standing (10% Attendance, 10%
Attitude, 15% Oral Examination(s)
30% Long Quizzes/Minor Assessment
35%
Major
Examinations/Major
Assessment/Final term Examination
1.2.3.1.2.2. 15% of the Pre-Board Examination Results
1.2.4. Grading System for Engineering Subjects
1.2.4.1. For lecture courses, the midterm and final grades shall be
determined from quizzes (1/3), midterm or final exam (1/3)
and class standing (1/3). The final course grade consists of
1/3 of midterm grade and 2/3 of final grade.
1.2.4.2. For lecture with laboratory courses, the grade distribution
shall be 80% for lecture and 20% for laboratory.
1.2.4.3. Grade equivalence shall be computed using international
fifty-based system.
1.2.5.
For the Remedial English Program (English Plus), a student
with a grade of 75 to 100 will receive a mark of “Passed”. A
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student with a grade lower than 75 will receive a mark of
“Repeat”.
1.3. Credit and Grading
1.3.1.
In general, credit for a lecture course is determined by the
number and length of class meetings each week for each
semester. A class meeting three hours a week gives three hours
of credit.
1.3.1.
For Science courses, Engineering laboratory courses,
HRM and other courses with laboratories:
1.3.1.1. A four-unit course will have three unit-credits
for lecture, equivalent to three hours a week
and one unit-credit for laboratory, equivalent
to three hours of laboratory
1.3.1.2. A five-unit course will have four unit-credits
of lecture, equivalent to four hours a week
and one unit-credit for laboratory, equivalent
to three hours of laboratory
1.3.1.3. For Engineering drawing class, one unit credit
is equivalent to three hours of drawing
laboratory
Number of credits and hours rendered for a course will follow
specifications contained in the program prospectus.
1.3.2.
A student’s regular load in any given semester will depend on the
program prescribed by his/her curriculum for that semester. A
student normally carries at least 15 academic units per semester.
Course overloads are generally not permitted. Course overload is
an academic load in excess of the academic load in the
prescribed curriculum in a given semester.
A graduating student who is not under academic probation, may
1.3.3.
request permission to take an overload in a semester. The
request should be submitted to the Registrar. Permission is
granted on a case-to-case basis.
1.3.4.
Only grades in academic courses are included in the computation
of the Grade Point Average (GPA). Grades for courses taken by
transfer students from other schools and for which credit was
granted by DLSL are NOT included in the computation of the
GPA. The semestral GPA refers to the average of the grades in all
academic courses taken in a given semester. The cumulative GPA
refers to the average of grades from the first term in which the
student was enrolled up to the semester just completed.
English Plus and NSTP are not included in the computation of
1.3.5.
GPA. The GPA is computed as follows:
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1.3.5.1. Multiply the course credit granted with the
corresponding grade points received in that course to
arrive at the honor points.
1.3.5.2. Divide the sum of all honor points received by the total
number of credit units taken in the semester. The
GPA is computed and rounded off to two decimal
places.
1.3.5.2. The cumulative GPA is not simply the average of the
term GPAs.
Example 1: Semestral GPA
Course
Credit
Units
(A)
Grade
Points
(B)
Honor
Points
(AxB)
BusComm
StudSki
BusiOrg
FunAcco
Algebra
Philo
The-One
Total
3
3
3
3
6
3
3
24
1.75
1.50
1.50
1.25
2.00
2.00
2.25
5.25
4.50
4.50
3.75
12.00
6.00
6.75
42.75
GPA =
42.75
= 1.78
24
Example 2: Cumulative GPA
Units
Honor Points
GPA
1st
Semester
2nd Semester
24
21
42.75
40.00
1.78
1.90
Total
45
82.75
Cumulative GPA =
1.3.6.
82.75
= 1.84
45
Students who have received a failing grade in a course, but who
subsequently shift to another program for which the course is not
required, need not repeat the subject. The failed subject will,
however, be retained in the student’s records but will be included in
GPA computations.
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1.3.7.
Subjects in Theology and/or Religious Education taken by transferees
in seminaries and/or formation houses will be credited subject to
existing policies and procedures of the Registrar’s Office.
1.4. Dropping and Withdrawal
1.4.1.
A student who officially withdraws from a program prior to the midterm examination will receive a remark of “Dropped” for the course.
1.4.2.
A student who exceeds the maximum number of allowable absences
for a course in a semester will receive a grade of 5.00.
1.4.3.
Tuition refunds for dropped courses will be subject to relevant
school policies in effect at the time of withdrawal.
1.5. Retention Requirement for the Accountancy Program
1.5.1.
In order to be retained in the Accountancy Program, students are
required to take and pass the Accountancy Qualifying Exam at the
end of the first year. To qualify for the exam, the student must have
an average grade of 2.50 for Funacco 1 and 2.
1.5.2.
The student should maintain a grade of 2.50 in all accounting, law
and taxation courses. However, if the student is in his/her fourth
year, he/she may repeat the course until he/she got a grade of 2.50.
1.6. For BSAcT to continue to BSA Program the following will be
considered:
1.6.1.
No grade below 2.0 in all accounting, law and taxation courses.
1.6.2.
In case the student has a grade lower than 2.00, he/she should take
the comprehensive examination on all accounting, law and taxation
subjects and be able to pass it using the zero-based grading system.
1.7. Application for Area of Concentration for Education Students
Before the first semester ends, first year students taking up BSED
1.7.1.
have to decide on the area of specialization that they wish to take. A
final course grade of 2.25 or higher should be obtained in the
following courses: COMSKI1 for English, KOMAKAD for Filipino,
FUNMATH for Mathematics and KASAPIL for Social Science.
1.7.2.
There are no specific grade requirements for BEED since students
are basically expected to have an interest and/or aptitude for their
chosen field/area of specialization.
1.8. Academic Dismissal
Courses in which a student received a grade of 5.00 are recorded and
1.8.1.
accumulated for purposes of academic deliberations. If a course in
which a student received a grade of 5.00 is repeated, and a grade of
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1.8.2.1.
1.8.2.2.
1.8.3.1.
1.8.3.2.
1.8.4.
1.8.5.
1.8.6.
1.8.7.
2.50 or better is received, the credit for that course will be deducted
from the student’s record of accumulated failures.
A student who has accumulated at least 15 units of failure but not
more than 20 units by the end of a semester will be placed under
academic probation. He/she will be allowed to enroll in the
succeeding semester, but will be de-loaded by six academic units. A
student who has been de-loaded must maintain a minimum load of
15 academic units. De-loading will be lifted if a student passes all the
courses enrolled during the semester.
An engineering student who has accumulated at least 19 units of
failure but not more than 25 units by the end of a semester will be
placed under academic probation. He/she will be allowed to enroll in
the succeeding semester, but will be deloaded by six academic units.
A student who has been deloaded must maintain a minimum load of
15 academic units. Deloading will be lifted if a student passes all the
courses enrolled during the semester.
A student who has accumulated 21 or more units of 5.00s shall be
ineligible to enroll in succeeding semesters. However, if the student
is classified as a third year or fourth year student based on evaluation
of curricular records by the Registrar, he/she will still be allowed to
enroll.
An engineering student who has accumulated 26 or more units of
5.00’s shall be ineligible to enroll in succeeding semesters. However,
if the student is classified as a third year, fourth year or fifth year
student based on evaluation of curriculum records by the Registrar,
he/she will still be allowed to enroll. The student is required to
prepare a program or plan of his/her study that he/she can finish
his/her course in seven and a half years. The plan of study must be
approved by the Dean of CITE and the Registrar. The maximum
residency in the college of engineering is seven and a half years.
Students previously entitled to pre-enrollment, but who have become
ineligible for such due to failures, will no longer be entitled to the
said privilege.
Student’s failures are recorded and accumulation of which is
monitored for academic dismissal purposes.
If grade on the repeated subject is 2.50 and above, the credit unit for
that course will be deducted from the student’s record of
accumulated 5.00s.
For CBEAM, CIHTM, CITE and CEAS, a student who has
accumulated 21 or more units of failures shall be ineligible to enroll
in the succeeding semesters. However, students would still be
allowed to enroll based on the evaluation of curricular records by the
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1.8.8.
1.8.9.
1.8.10.
Registrar or his authorized representative if the student falls in the
following category:
CBEAM
- Third Year, Fourth Year
CITE-CS/IT/IS - Third Year, Fourth Year
CEAS
- Third Year, Fourth Year
CIHTM
- Third Year, Fourth Year
The student is required to prepare a program or plan of his/her study
that he/she can finish his/her course in six years. The plan of study
must be approved by the Dean of his/her respective College (i.e.,
CBEAM, CITE, CEAS and CIHTM) and the College Registrar. The
maximum residency in the colleges of CBEAM, CITE-for courses in
CS, IT and IS, CEAS and CIHTM is six years.
For the College of Nursing, the following policy will apply:
1.8.8.1. A nursing student who has accumulated at least 19 units of
5.00’s by the end of a semester will be allowed to enroll in the
succeeding semester, but will be deloaded by six academic
units. A student who has been deloaded must maintain a
minimum load of 15 academic units. Deloading will be lifted if
a student passes all the courses enrolled during the semester;
and
1.8.8.2. A student who has accumulated more than 19 units of 5.00s
shall be ineligible to enroll in succeeding semesters. However,
if the student is classified as a third year or fourth year student
based on evaluation of curricular records by the Registrar,
he/she will still be allowed to enroll. The student is required
to prepare a program or plan of his/her study that he/she can
finish his/her course in six years. The plan of study must be
approved by the Dean of the College of Nursing and the
College Registrar. The maximum residency in the College of
Nursing is six years.
1.8.8.3. Dismissed students from the College of Nursing may still be
allowed to shift program subject to existing policies and
procedures of the College where the student is transferring.
Students who have processed pre-enrollment, but have become
ineligible for such due to failures will no longer be allowed to enroll.
Failed subjects incurred in the previous program will not be included
in the accumulated units of failure if these subjects are not part of the
curriculum where he/she shifted. Re-evaluation of academic records
will be done by the Registrar to verify the total number of
accumulated units of failure incurred based on the curriculum of
his/her new program.
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1.9. Guidelines on Shifting
1.9.1. A student may be allowed to shift program provided that he/she is
not yet academically dismissed from the previous College.
1.9.2. Students will be allowed to shift program subject to existing policies
and procedures of the College where he/she intends to shift.
1.9.3. A student may be allowed to shift program only once. However, in
highly meritorious cases, if he/she has improved academically and
obtained a semestral GPA of 2.50 and above for that semester,
he/she may be allowed to go back to his/her previous program. This
policy does not apply to Nursing students who already shifted to
another program due to academic failures.
1.9.4. Shiftees and transferees would not be allowed for the Accountancy
Program. They will be encouraged to take-up BSAcT, in as much as,
this is a ladderized program for BSA. The curriculum from 1st to 3rd
year is the same.
1.10. Guidelines on Students Under Academic Probation:
1.10.1. Students must attend a seminar/session with their Academic
Advisers, which is done at least twice a semester. (All activities
should be documented including the attendance of these students,
copies of which are provided to their respective Academic Deans.)
1.10.2. They are required to visit the assigned Guidance Counselor twice a
month during the period of their probation.
1.10.3. They are also required to attend the meetings and discussions on
relevant rules and regulations of the school with their respective
Academic deans.
1.10.4. Attendance to all these activities is to be fully monitored by their
respective Academic Advisers.
1.11. Ladderized Programs
1.11.1. The two-year programs, Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Certificate
in Hotel and Restaurant Management and Certificate in
Information Technology are ladderized programs under the
Bachelor of Science Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Science in
Hotel and Restaurant Management and Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology respectively.
1.11.2. A student enrolled in any of the ladderized programs may select to
pursue any of the four-year or five-year degree program of his/her
choice subject to the following guidelines:
1.11.2.1 The student must have completed a minimum of two
consecutive semesters (total of at least 30 academic units),
but have not yet finished the certificate program.
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1.11.2.2. The student should have a GPA of at least 2.25 with no
failure(s), and have not dropped any subject.
1.11.3. The student must submit the following:
1.11.3.1. A letter of application, duly signed by the applicant and
attested to by his/her parents/guardian, to be submitted
to the appropriate College Dean, signifying his/her
intention to pursue a four-year or five-year degree
program.
1.11.3.2. A letter of recommendation from the Discipline Office
confirming that he/she has not committed any discipline
infraction(s).
1.11.3.3. A
recommendation
from
the
appropriate
Department/Area Chair.
1.11.4. The student’s application will be decided upon by the Dean. Once
a student has been accepted to a four-year or five-year degree
program, he/she may not revert to a 2-year program. A student
who has finished the two-year certificate program, but wishes to
continue in the four-year or five-year degree program, must meet
the following requirements:
1.11.4.1. The student has not incurred more than 12 units of
failure.
1.11.4.2. A letter of application to be submitted to the College
Dean.
1.11.4.3. A recommendation from the Discipline Office affirming
that the applicant is free from discipline infractions.
1.11.4.4. The dean shall decide upon the application.
1.11.5. The GPA computation must follow the guidelines as stated in
this handbook. Credit will be granted for a subject already taken
in the certificate program, but which has a course description
similar to that of a subject in the degree program.
1.12. Submission and Revision of Grades
1.12.1. Midterm and Final course grades are submitted on-line to the
Registrar’s Office. Once grading sheets are submitted to the
Registrar’s Office, changing of grades is strictly not allowed,
except in instances of erroneous computations. In case of
erroneous computations as supported by valid documents,
changing of grades is allowed, subject to the approval of the
following:
1.12.1.1. Registrar
1.12.1.2. Department/Area Chair
1.12.1.3. Dean
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1.12.2.
In such cases, the teacher concerned should fill out a request
form for change of grades. Changing of grades is allowed only
within two weeks after the issuance of the grades. Forms for late
entries (because of special exams) of grades should be filled out
by the teacher concerned. Change of Grades Form can be
secured from the Registrar’s Office.
1.12.3. The revised grades are submitted to the Dean’s Office for
proper endorsement to the Registrar’s Office.
1.12.4. Verification of Grades
1.12.4.1. Requests for verification of grades should be done in
writing and addressed to the Dean who must then
notify the Chairperson and/or the subject-teacher
concerned;
1.12.4.2. The subject-teacher must show the requesting party the
grade/s for the subject/s, the computation of the same
as well as the bases therefore;
1.12.4.3. In the event of an erroneous entry, the subject-teacher
must apply for a change of grade to reflect the correct
grade/s.
1.13.4.4. In no case shall the subject-teacher be pressured or
coerced by his/her superior or by his/her peers to
change the grade/s which were arrived at in a proper
and regular manner by the subject-teacher concerned
observing due diligence under the circumstances.
As grades of graduating students are subjected beforehand to a
thorough review and deliberation by the Academic Council, any
requests for verification that may be nonetheless propounded should
be submitted by the requesting party to the College Dean concerned
who in consultation with the Academic Council shall review the
matter.
In no case shall the results of the said final deliberation be changed,
modified or altered in any way except if there exists adequate reasons
to believe that the grade/s received by the student concerned is NOT
the grade that he/she deserves.
2. Examinations
B. 2.1.
Major Examinations (Mid-term and Final Exams)
2.1.1. No student may take an examination without an
examination permit.
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2.1.2. Students should be in complete school uniform on all
examination days.
2.1.3. As soon as the bell rings to signal the start of each
test, complete silence should be observed.
2.1.4. Students are always expected to come on time for
their exams. However, there are students who still
come late for variety of reasons. The table below
shows the allowed duration of tardiness during major
examinations. If the student arrives within the allowed
duration of tardiness, he/she may take the exam. If
the student arrives after the allowed duration of
tardiness, he/she will be advised to apply for special
exam.
Length of Exam Allowed Tardiness
1 hour
1 ½ hour
2 hours
2 ½ hours
3 hours
2.1.5.
2.1.6.
2.1.7.
2.1.8.
2.1.9
2.1.10
2.2.
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
25 minutes
30 minutes
Desks must not contain materials or objects other than what is
necessary for the test.
Borrowing or lending of anything (ballpen, pencil, calculators,
etc.) during the test is not allowed.
If there are questions during the test, a student should raise
his/her hand and wait for the proctor to approach his/her seat
to answer his/her question. There is no need for the student to
approach the proctor. Questions, however, should be rare.
Students should not loiter along the corridors/hallways while
examinations are on-going.
Cellular phones and other forms of electronic or non-electronic
devices must be turned off while in the examination room.
A student is not allowed to leave the examination room unless
he/she has submitted the answer sheet(s) and questionnaire(s).
Cheating
2.2.1
a written
A student caught cheating, whether in an ordinary quiz,
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paper, a periodic examination or any other course
requirement,
2.2.2
simply shows that he/she is not academically prepared
to do the work demanded of him/her as a student of De La
Salle Lipa. Hence, any student caught cheating in any particular
tests automatically fails in that test. During final examination, the
offender automatically fails
the course.
Following are the immediate actions to be taken by the proctor
in instances of possible cheating during an examination:
Forms of Cheating
Actions
1. Looking at seatmate’s
test paper
Warning and transfer of seats.
• Proctor signs the test paper to indicate the
warning
Same as # 1
Confiscation of test paper and “codigos”, notes,
books
• Proctor signs the test papers and
codigos/notes
• Student should be asked to proceed to the
Discipline Office immediately
Same as # 3
2. Talking with seatmate
3. Passing of test papers,
“codigos”,
notes,
books and/or other
materials.
4. Using any form of
codigos or opening
of notes/books
2.3.
Special Exams
2.3.1
Special exams are given to students who missed major exams
(mid-term and final-term exams) for any of the following
acceptable reasons:
2.3.1.1 Death in the family (immediate members only: parents or
brothers/sisters)
2.3.1.2 Confinement in the hospital as supported by an authentic
medical certification.
2.3.1.3 Activity sanctioned by the school (DLSL), whether cocurricular or extra-curricular (sports and cultural)
2.3.1.4 Emergencies and other reasons, the validity of which has
been determined by the appropriate approving authority.
2.3.2.
A student has the option to take a special examination or not. If
he/she decides not to take the special examination, his/her
grade in the missed exam shall be 50% or 0% (in the case of
zero-based grading system.
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2.3.3.
2.3.4.
2.3.5.
2.3.6.
2.3.7.
2.4.
Special Quizzes
2.4.1.
3.
A student must apply for a special exam by filling out a request
form for approval by the Department/Area Chair and the
Dean of the college concerned
If the request is approved, the student should pay the appropriate
Special Exam Fee.
The teacher concerned shall construct a new examination of
equal difficulty and length as that of the missed exam. The
proctor shall administer the old examination paper in case the
teacher decided not to submit a new examination.
A student must take the special examination within two weeks
from the issuance of mid-term and final term grades.
Category/Rates
Category A (confinement in the hospital with medical reports, death of
immediate member of the family, participation in co-curricular
and extra-curricular activities) No payment
Category B (no permit, lost permit)
Php150 per course
Category C (late due to traffic, didn’t wake-up early, engine failure of
bus/car, wrong copy of schedule, sickness without confinement in a hospital,
family problems, home emergencies, vehicular accident, others)
Php400 for 1 course
Php800 for 3 courses
Php600 for 2 courses
Php1,000 for 4 or more courses
The giving of special quizzes is left to discretion of teachers.
Students who are suspended, however, are ineligible for special
quizzes.
Tutorial Classes
A tutorial class is a special class with less than seven enrollees in a subject not
regularly offered within the semester.
3.1.
Eligibility
3.1.1.
Only graduating students are allowed to enroll in a tutorial class.
3.1.2.
A graduating student may request a maximum of six units of
tutorial classes.
3.2.
Guidelines
3.2.1.
Filing and approval of the request is within two weeks after the
opening of classes.
3.2.2.
The request form is provided by the Registrar’s Office and
should be accomplished by the requesting students, for approval
by the following:
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3.2.2.1. Department/Area Chair Concerned
3.2.2.2. Registrar
3.2.2.3. Dean
3.2.3.
The Dean will assign the teacher.
3.2.4.
Tutorial classes must be conducted within the confines of De La
Salle Lipa.
3.2.5.
Tutorial classes must conform with the regular academic
calendar.
3.2.6.
The tutorial fee to be paid by the students will be computed at
the Accounting Office.
3.2.7.
Examinations for tutorial classes are subject to the school’s
policies and guidelines on examinations.
4.
Attendance
4.1.
Guidelines
4.1.1.
Prompt and regular attendance in all classes is required of all
students. Every student must attend at least 80% of classes in a
given course to earn corresponding unit credits. Attendance is
counted from the first regular class, regardless of the time of
enrollment.
Units
1.5 unit
2 units
3 units
6 units
4.1.2.
4.1.3.
4.2.
Time/Weekly Meetings
1.5 hrs once a week
2 hrs once a week
1.5 hrs twice a week
1 hr thrice a week
3 hrs once a week
3 hrs twice a week
2 hrs thrice a week
Allowed Absences
3 absences
3 absences
7 absences
11 absences
4 absences
7 absences
11 absences
Once a student incurs absences in excess of the limits indicated
above, he/she will automatically receive a grade of 5.00 or
“Repeat”.
Special consideration may be given to students for valid reasons,
such as certified prolonged illness, upon approval by the Dean.
Excused Absences
4.2.1.
A student who incurs an absence for a valid reason should apply
for a certificate of excused absence at the Discipline Office not
more than three days after returning to school. A student
applying for an excused absence certificate should:
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4.2.1.1. Present a medical certificate or a letter signed by the parent
or guardian, in duplicate, stating the reason(s) for his/her
absence.
4.2.1.2. Accomplish two copies of the certificate of excused
absence.
4.2.1.3. Have the certificate approved by the Discipline Officer and
the Dean.
4.2.1.4 After approval, the student shall submit one copy of the
certificate to the Discipline Office, with the other copy to
be presented to the instructor(s) concerned.
4.2.2.
If a student failed to take a quiz or other activities because of an
excused absence, it is the prerogative of the teacher to either:
4.2.2.1. Give him/her a quiz of equal difficulty; or
4.2.2.2. Not give a special quiz, but with the quiz missed excluded
from the computation of the student’s quiz average for the
term.
4.3.
Tardiness
4.3.1.
All students are expected to be in their respective classrooms
promptly. A student who arrives after the bell has rung/ or
beyond waiting time is considered tardy. Two instances of
tardiness without justifiable reasons are equivalent to one
absence.
Length of Class
(Hours)
1
1½
3
5.
Waiting Period (Minutes)
15
20
20
Graduation
5.1. Only students who have successfully completed all courses in their
curriculum are eligible for graduation. Students cannot participate in
any commencement activity unless all curricular requirements have
been completed.
5.2. Graduating students must file applications for graduation with the
Registrar’s Office before the end of July. Only those students
C.
who satisfied all graduation requirements can participate in the
graduation ceremonies.
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6. Honors and Awards
6.1.
Dean’s List/Semestral Honors
6.1.1.
The First Honors Certificate is awarded to students with a
grade point average of 1.25 or better with no grade lower than
2.25 in any subjects.
6.1.2.
The Second Honors Certificate is awarded to students with a
grade point average of 1.50 or better with no grade lower than
2.25 in any subjects.
6.1.3.
The Third Honors Certificate is awarded to students with a
grade point average of 1.75 or better with no grades lower than
2.50 in any subjects.
6.1.4.
To be eligible for honors, a student must have a passing grade in
English Plus.
6.1.5.
In order to qualify for the honors list, a student must be enrolled
in at least 15 units.
6.2. Graduation Awards
Students may be recommended by the Honors and Awards Committee
for graduation with honors of Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum
Laude, Cum Laude and With Academic Distinction.
6.2.1.
Students with the following grade point averages shall be eligible
for graduation honors:
Honor
Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude
Lowest Grade in any
Course
(Academic & NonAcademic)
Cumulative
GPA
2.25
2.00
2.00
1.75
1.50
1.25
6.2.2.
A student who meets any of the above cumulative GPA
requirements, but has one or more grades lower than 2.25 may
receive an award of “With Academic Distinction” provided
that the student has not received a 5.00 in any course.
6.2.3.
A graduating student under the certificate course program who
meets any of the above cumulative GPA requirement and the
required grade will receive an award of “With Academic
Distinction”.
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6.2.4.
In addition to the preceding guidelines, a student may be
awarded graduation honors provided that:
6.2.4.1. The student has not received a 5.00 or any of the following
marks which under school policy may be construed as
failure: INC, FDA, UW, and/or F in any course including
English Plus, taken in DLSL or other schools.
6.2.4.2. The student has completed at least 80% of the academic
units/hours required for his/her program prior to
graduation.
6.2.4.3. Grades in all courses in the curriculum except NSTP are
included in the computation of cumulative GPAs.
6.2.5.
6.3.
Subjects taken in other schools by transferees which are noncredit (subjects with units) and which do not have regular course
requirements such as course syllabi, recitations, quizzes, major
exams, etc. are considered as non-academic subjects and
therefore are not given credit. The grades of transferees for
such non-academic subjects will not be considered in the giving
of latin honors provided the students did not fail this nonacademic subject.
Other special awards are given to graduating students as
determined by the Honors and Awards Committee:
6.3.1. St. John Baptist De La Salle Award
6.3.1.1. This award is given to a graduating student* who has best
exemplified the ideals of Lasallian education, of being
competent, committed, concerned, confident and Christian
and, who manifests the values and character, of St. John
Baptist De La Salle.
(*There may be more than one awardee.)
6.3.1.2. Qualifications:
College Deans, Department/Area Chair, and/or Academic
Advisers of Senior Classes shall submit the name(s) of
nominees** to the Subcommittee Chair, following the
qualifications below:
6.3.1.2.1. Academics (GPA). The nominee must have a
general average of at least 2.00 or its grade
equivalent, and no failing grades.
6.3.1.2.2. Awards. The nominee should have received
awards in any of the following levels: local,
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6.3.1.2.4.
6.3.1.2.5.
provincial,
regional,
national
and/or
international.
Community
Involvement.
Has
active
involvement in outreach/in-reach activity or any
kind of apostolate.
Leadership. The nominee should have served as
a leader in any of the following levels: local,
provincial,
regional,
national
and/or
international.
Discipline. The student should not have
committed any offense as per record of the
Discipline Office.
** The student should have a residence of at
least four curriculum years.
6.3.2. St. Benilde Romancon Award
6.3.2.1. This award is given to a graduating student who has
contributed to the spiritual value formation of students in
the campus.
6.3.2.2. Qualifications:
6.3.2.2.1. The student should have a residency of at least
four academic years.
6.3.2.2.2. The student should have never been suspended
nor have committed a Category 2 offense.
6.3.3. St. Mutien-Marie Wiaux Award
6.3.3.1. This award is given to a graduating student in recognition of
exemplary achievements in any of the following fields:
music, theater, dance, literature, culinary, visual and other
cultural arts. Two awardees will be chosen: one is for the
visual/literary arts and one is for the performing arts.
6.3.3.2. Qualifications:
6.3.3.2.1 The student should have residency in the school
of at least four academic years.
6.3.3.2.2. The student should have never been suspended
nor have committed a Category 2 offense.
6.3.3.2.3. He/She should have been actively involved in
the promotion of any art form such as music,
theater, dance, literature, culinary, visual and
other cultural arts.
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6.3.4. Blessed Solomon Leclercq Award
6.3.4.1. This award is given to a graduating clerical assistant who has
exemplified Christian dedication to service by rendering
outstanding clerical service to the Lasallian community.
6.3.4.2. Qualifications:
6.3.4.2.1. The student has at least four academic years of
residency at De La Salle Lipa.
6.3.4.2.2. The student has worked as a clerical assistant for
four academic years at De La Salle Lipa.
6.3.4.2.3. The student should have never been suspended
nor have committed a Category 2 offense.
6.3.5. Br. Hugh Wester FSC Award
6.3.5.1. This award is given to a graduating maintenance assistant
who has shown initiative, determination, and dedication in
working for his/her own education and demonstrating
these qualities by rendering service of manual labor to the
institution.
6.3.5.2. Qualifications:
6.3.5.2.1. The student is a graduating maintenance
assistant.
6.3.5.2.2. The student has served the institution as a
maintenance assistant for at least four years.
6.3.5.2.3 The student has an average work evaluation
rating of at least 4.2.
6.3.5.2.4. The student has a general average of at least 2.0
or its equivalent and no failing grades.
6.3.5.2.5. The student should have never been suspended
nor have committed a Category 2 offense.
6.3.6. Br. Henry Virgil FSC Award
6.3.6.1. This award is given to a graduating student who excels in
sports, and who practices the virtues of a good Lasallian
athlete – competence, dedication, loyalty and discipline.
There shall be two awardees: one for the best athlete in
team sports and one for the best athlete in individual sports.
6.3.6.2. Qualifications:
6.3.6.2.1. The recipient of the award should come from
the awardees of the different sports categories.
6.3.6.2.2. The student should have never been suspended
nor have committed a category 2 offense.
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6.3.6.2.3.
6.3.6.2.4.
The student should have a residency of at least
two academic years at De La Salle Lipa.
The nominee with the most number of points
shall be recommended for the award. No award
shall be given if the highest point garnered is
less than two hundred (200) points. Should no
nominee qualify for the award,
the
subcommittee may withhold the award for the
school year.
6.3.7. Br. Hugh Damien FSC Award
6.3.7.1. This award is given to a graduating student who has made
excellent contributions to the development of science or
technology. There shall be two awardees: one for the Br.
Hugh Damien (Science) Award and another for the Br.
Hugh Damien (Technology) Award.
6.3.7.2. Qualifications:
6.3.7.2.1. The student should have a residency of at least
four academic years at De La Salle Lipa.
6.3.7.2.2. The student should have never been suspended
nor have committed a Category 2 offense.
6.3.7.2.3. The student should have an average grade of at
least 2.00 with no failing grade in all science or
technology courses taken during his stay at
DLSL.
6.3.7.2.4. The student should have contributed to
academic and non-academic science or
technology related activities.
6.3.8. Leadership Award
6.3.8.1. This award is given to a graduating student who has
successfully fulfilled leadership responsibilities, and who has
contributed to the development of the Christian leadership
traits of competence, dedication, honesty and service on
campus.
6.3.8.2. Qualifications:
6.3.8.2.1. The student should have a residence of at least
four academic years at the De La Salle Lipa.
6.3.8.2.2. The student should have an average grade of not
less than 2.25 and with no failing grades in all
subjects.
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6.3.8.2.3.
6.3.9.
The student should be of good moral character
and should have never been suspended nor have
committed a Category 2 offense.
St. Miguel Febres Cordero Award
6.3.9.1. This award is given to a graduating student in recognition of
his/her strong commitment and active involvement in
service to the poor and relevant social action programs.
6.3.9.2. Qualifications:
6.3.9.2.1. The student should have a residency at De La
Salle Lipa of four academic years for a four-year
program and five academic years for a five-year
program, immediately preceding the date of
graduation.
6.3.9.2.2. The student should have never been suspended
nor have committed a Category 2 offense.
6.3.9.2.3. The student must have been actively involved in
community and in-school outreach activities.
6.3.9.2.4 The student must have at least two years/four
semesters of cumulative participation in
outreach projects.
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6.3.10.
President’s Award
This award is given to a graduating student who has embodied
the ideals of the De La Salle Lipa Mission Statement, of being a
sign of faith, sharing in the Lasallian mission of teaching minds,
touching hearts and transforming lives.
6.3.11.
Loyalty Award
A Loyalty Award is given to a student who has completed
his/her entire basic (Grades 1 to 10) and tertiary schooling, i.e. a
student earned a degree, at De La Salle Lipa. A student who has
cross-enrolled at other schools remain eligible, provided that the
course credits do not exceed six units.
Academic & Other Policies for the College of Nursing
7.1. Promotion (BS Nursing)
To qualify for promotion to Level 1, a student should:
7.1.1.
a. Submit an application letter.
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b.
c.
d.
7.1.2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
7.1.3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.1.4.
a.
b.
c.
7.1.5.
Pass the Qualifying/Entrance exam.
Undergo an interview with the Dean in coordination with the
Admission’s Office.
Pass the medical screening to be done at the school’s base
hospital
i. Chest X-Ray
ii. Complete Blood Count
iii. Urinalysis
iv. Fecalysis
v. HbsAg based on the result, Hepatitis vaccine be given
To qualify for promotion to Level II, a student should:
Pass all the courses in Level I and must not have a grade lower
than 2.75.
Pass both RLE and Theory portion of the major nursing subject.
Pass the Nursing Aptitude Test
Pass the Comprehensive Assessment Exam I. If the average
grade obtained is within the range of GPE-2.75 or below,
he/she has to pass the panel interview to be conducted by the
selected Faculty Members.
Must receive vaccinations for rabies and Hepatitis
To qualify for promotion to Level III, a student should:
Pass all the courses in Level II.
Pass both RLE and Theory portion of the major nursing
courses.
Pass the Comprehensive Assessment Exam II. If the average
grade obtained is within the range of GPE-2.75 or below,
he/she has to pass the panel interview to be conducted by the
selected Faculty Members.
Must receive vaccinations for Hepatitis, Typhoid Fever,
Meningococcemia and Flu.
To qualify for promotion in Level IV, the student should:
Pass all the courses in Level III.
Pass both RLE and Theory portion of the major nursing
courses.
Pass the Panel Interview to be conducted by the Dean and
Chairperson of all year levels.
A student who accumulates seven or more units of failing grades
is automatically dismissed from the BS Nursing program.
7.2 Related Learning Experience (RLE)/Clinical Guidelines and
Policies
Clinical/RLE Rotation Plan/Assignments
7.2.1.
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7.2.1.1. The rotation/assignments prepared by the level chairs and
approved by the Dean of the College of Nursing are strictly
followed. No changes may be made unless these have been
approved by the Dean.
7.2.2.
In case of failure to attend the orientation during the first day of
duty, special orientation may be given by the in-charge Clinical
Instructor outside duty hours with additional financial obligation
based on the number of hours rendered and the hourly rate of
the instructor conducting the orientation.
7.2.3.
Uniform
7.2.3.1. Wearing of the uniform is a privilege given to Lasallian
nursing students. The uniform serves as a coat of honors,
and should be worn with pride and dignity. Students who
wear a nursing uniform are expected to live the values,
ideals, and traditions of their future profession. Aspirants to
the nursing profession should therefore guard their
behavior so as not to tarnish the dignity of the nursing
profession. The seriousness of an offense becomes more
grave when committed while wearing the uniform.
7.2.3.2. Nursing RLE/Duty Uniform
7.2.3.2.1. These uniforms should always be worn with a
wristwatch (gold, black, silver, brown strap) with
a second hand (not digital) and nameplate.
Fashionable wristwatches are not allowed. All
other jewelry is prohibited.
7.2.3.2.2. White Campus uniform for female nursing
students
7.2.3.2.2.1. White blouse with tacks in front and
back, with embroidered school logo
at the left collar and white belt
7.2.3.2.2.2. White skirt, semi pencil cut with slit
at the back, below-the-knee length
with secret pockets
7.2.3.2.2.3. School ID with prescribed lace
7.2.3.2.2.4. Black leather shoes with wide heels
(one to two inches) and skin-tone
stockings. Pointed black shoes and
wedge type are not allowed.
7.2.3.2.3. White campus uniform for male nursing
students
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7.3.3.2.3.1. Black pants, white polo with collar
(with embroidered school logo) and
pocket.
7.3.3.2.3.2. Plain white V-neck T-shirt worn
under and properly tucked in
7.3.3.2.3.3. Black leather shoes with plain black
socks (above the ankle)
7.3.3.2.3.4. School ID with prescribed lace
7.2.3.2.4
7.2.3.2.5.
7.2.3.2.6.
Clinical Uniform for female nursing students
7.2.3.2.4.1. White duty uniform (1 ½ inch below
the knee length), with white apron
and white nurses’ cap.
7.2.3.2.4.2. Clean white rubber soled duty shoes
7.2.3.2.4.3. White nurses stockings
7.2.3.2.4.4. Nameplate and school ID with
prescribed lace.
Clinical Uniform for male nursing students
7.2.3.2.5.1. White v-neckline polo and white
pants
7.2.3.2.5.2. White rubber soled duty shoes with
white socks (above-the-ankle)
7.2.3.2.5.3. Plain white T-shirt with V-neck
worn under the white polo
7.2.3.2.5.4. Nameplate and school ID with
prescribed lace
Special area uniform (Delivery room, Operating
room, Nursery, ICU)
7.2.3.2.6.1. Scrub suit male – green with
embroidered name with cap and
mask
7.2.3.2.6.2. Scrub suit female – green with
embroidered name with cap and
mask
(may use disposable mask and cap as
per institutional policy)
7.2.3.2.6.3. White smock gown ¾ sleeves and
half knee length
7.2.3.2.6.4. White duty shoes should be worn
outside the special area
7.2.3.2.6.5. Closed white slipper
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7.2.3.2.7.
7.2.3.2.8.
Community Health Nursing Uniform for
Female
7.2.3.2.7.1. Striped green blouse, black (slacks)
pants, black shoes & socks (above
the ankle) and nameplate and school
ID with prescribed lace
Community Health Nursing Uniform for Male;
7.2.3.2.7.2. Striped green polo, black (slacks)
pants, black shoes and socks (abovethe ankle). Nameplate and school ID
with prescribed lace
Requirements while on Duty
7.2.3.2.8.1. CHN
bag
with
complete
paraphernalia
7.2.3.2.8.2 Paraphernalia:
Ballpens (black, blue and red)
Pocket notebook
Bandage scissors
Thermometer (digital)
Blood pressure (BP) apparatus
Stethoscope
Penlight
6-inch ruler
Pencil with eraser
Percussion hammer
Tape measure
3 Medicine glass
Medicine Tray
Gloves (clean and sterile)
Mask (disposable and N95)
Morning Kit (Small basin, Soap,
shampoo, face towel, nail cutter,
toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant
and alcohol 70%)
Reference books/manuals (MIMS,
Nursing Diagnosis Book etc.)
7.3. General Rules on Wearing of the Nurse’s Uniform
The nameplate should always be worn at the left side of the
7.3.1.
chest when wearing any set of uniform.
7.3.2.
The uniform and the cap should always be kept clean and well
pressed. The cap should be properly starched and pressed.
7.3.3.
Duty shoes should be kept clean at all times. The white stockings
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7.3.4.
7.3.5.
7.3.6.
7.3.7.
7.3.8.
7.3.9.
7.3.10.
7.3.11
7.3.12.
7.3.13.
7.3.14.
7.3.15.
7.3.16.
should be free from snags and/or tears.
The cap and the apron should be worn only inside the hospital
premises.
The hairstyle for both male and female should be simple and
well kept.
7.3.5.1. The hair of the female should be fixed in place with
black hairnet or black hair clip and should be kept
short or pinned up if long hair is preferred.
7.3.5.2. The hair should not fall on the face when stooping or
doing any nursing procedure. It should not touch the
collar of the uniform.
7.3.5.3. Ribbons or headbands of any color are not allowed.
7.3.5.4. Ponytail hairdos are not allowed.
7.3.5.5. Moustache and side beards are not allowed for male
students.
7.3.5.6. Hair should be of natural color.
Use of jewelry is prohibited. Only a wristwatch with a second
hand is allowed.
Fingernails should be kept short and without nail polish.
Light make-up for female is encouraged to enhance personality.
The red, black, blue ball pens, pencil with eraser, bandage
scissors and small pocket notebook should always be placed in
the pocket of the uniform.
Other paraphernalia such as thermometers (oral and anal)
penlight, six-inches ruler, tape measure, BP apparatus,
stethoscope, and percussion hammer should be placed in a bag
and be within easy reach of the student while on duty.
For those administering medications, three medicine plastic
glasses and medicine tray are required.
A morning kit is required of all.
OR-DR-Nursery uniform should not be worn while traveling
from home to the hospital or vice-versa. Students should change
their uniform to clinical duty uniform in the dressing room
designated by the hospital.
For both male and female students, underwear should be white
or flesh, especially when wearing the RLE and white duty
uniform.
For female students, a white or flesh chemise or sando
with half-slip should be worn over a brassiere. Sports bras are
not allowed.
For male students, only plain white V-neck T-shirts (without
prints and properly tucked-in) may be worn under any duty
uniform.
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7.3.17.
School and duty uniforms should be worn only in places
designated by the school. Such uniforms should never be worn
in public places for social and personal functions, such as in
movie houses, commercial centers, market places, etc.
7.4. Sanctions for Violations of the Rules on the RLE/Clinical Uniforms
7.4.1.
Violations include, but are not limited to, the following:
7.4.1.1. Incomplete Uniform – missing the prescribed
components of the uniform including the required kits.
7.4.1.2. Improper wearing of uniform
7.4.1.2.1 Hair is not properly fixed according to the
prescribed style and/or artificially colored.
7.4.1.2.2 Use of jewelry other than the allowed
wristwatch
7.4.1.2.3 Use of ribbons and/or headbands
7.4.1.2.4 Absence of sando or chemise over brassiere
7.4.1.2.5 Dirty/crumples cap, shoes and uniform
7.4.1.2.6 Fingernails with nail polish.
7.4.1.2.7 Use of any color of contact lenses for cosmetic
purposes except for medical reason.
7.4.1.2.8 Use of colored frames of eyeglasses except for
brown, black, white. silver and gold .
7.4.1.3. Wearing of RLE/Clinical uniform in places not
designated by the school authorities
7.4.2.
Sanctions for Violations:
7.4.2.1. A student who does not comply with any of the
prescribed rules and guidelines on wearing of the
nursing uniforms will be given a first warning and
deduction from his/her grade in the RLE/Clinical
Study.
7.4.2.2. In instances of wearing unauthorized jewelry, the
faculty member may confiscate the jewelry and require
the student to sign a waiver for the confiscated jewelry.
7.4.2.3. For repeated violation of rules and guidelines, the
student is marked Absent and is required to make up
for one-day equivalent of duty hours (8 hours).
7.4.2.4. For habitual violations (third and subsequent times) the
student is marked Absent and is required to make-up
for a three-day equivalent of duty hours.
7.4.2.4.1. In addition, the student is subjected to the
Discipline Committee of the College of Nursing,
which will evaluate the student’s attitude vis-à-
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vis his/her merits during deliberations for
promotion to the next higher level.
7.5. Rules and Policies on Attendance
7.5.1.
Classroom Lecture/Theory
7.5.1.1 Tardiness – A student is considered tardy if he/she
arrives between 5 minutes to 15 minutes after the
scheduled start of the class.
7.5.1.1.1 The student is required to secure an excuse slip
from the office and submit the following day to
the faculty concerned with parents’ signature
7.5.1.1.2 Three accumulated tardiness is equivalent to a
one-day absence and will be reflected on his/her
record with a corresponding deduction from
his/her grades.
7.5.1.2. Absence – A student is considered absent if he/she
fails to report in class or if he/she arrives more than 15
minutes after the scheduled start of the class.
7.5.1.2.1. An absence may be excused or unexcused, as
determined by the faculty in-charge.
7.5.1.2.1.1
Excused absences are those
incurred because of severe illness
of oneself or of family members
(e.g., parents, siblings). In case of a
death of an
immediate family
member, the student is excused
from classes for a maximum of 4
days. After 4 days, the absence will
be considered as unexcused.
7.5.1.2.1.2
Unexcused absences are those
incurred for unacceptable reasons
e.g., reasons not provided for
as basis for excused absences.
7.5.1.2.2. If a student misses a quiz as a result of an
excused absence, within 24 hours after reporting
back to class, he/she must submit a letter
requesting a make-up quiz, to be submitted to
the faculty concerned.
7.5.1.2.3. If a student misses a quiz as a result of an
unexcused absence, he/she will automatically
receive a grade of 50% for the missed quiz.
7.5.1.2.4. If a student misses a unit examination (or any
long examination) as a result of an excused
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absence, within 24 hours after reporting back to
class, he/she must submit a letter requesting a
make-up quiz, to be submitted to the faculty
concerned.
If a student misses a unit examination (or any
long examination) as a result of an unexcused
absence, within 24 hours after reporting back to
class he/she must submit a letter requesting a
make-up quiz, to be submitted to the faculty
concerned. However, the highest grade that can
be given for the examination missed will be
75%. The student will also need to pay for the
number of hours spent by the faculty in
preparing and administering the test.
Related Learning Experience/Clinical Area
7.5.2.1. Tardiness – A student is considered tardy if he/she
arrives between 5 to 15 minutes after the start of the
reporting time.
7.5.2.1.1. Three tardiness incurred in an assigned area
equivalent to one-day unexcused absence.
7.5.2.1.2. The student is required to submit excuse slip
with parent’s/guardian’s signature to the faculty
the next day.
7.5.2.2 Absence – A student is considered absent if he/she
fails to report for duty, is tardy for more than 15
minutes, and/or has incurred 3 or more tardiness in an
assigned area.
7.5.2.2.1 An absence may be considered excused or
unexcused.
(Pls. refer to Section 7.5.1.2. on excused and
unexcused absences)
7.5.2.2.2. An excused absence requires 1:1 make-up duty.
For make-up duty, the student
7.5.2.2.2.1
may join another group to
complete his/her duty hours.
7.5.2.2.2.2
If no group is available, he/she
must pay the corresponding RLE
fee to the affiliating institutions
and the hourly rate of the faculty
who will supervise.
Absence due to an institutional
7.5.2.2.2.3
activity being or sent by the school
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7.5.2.2.4.
7.5.3.
in an external activity is
considered as 1:1 day make-up
duty and requires no payment.
An unexcused absence requires 1:3 make-up
duties.
7.5.2.2.3.1
The student will pay the RLE fee
to the institutions and the per
hour rate of the faculty who will
supervise him/her.
For any absence, a letter of excuse from the
parents/ guardian, accompanied by an
identification card with signature of the
parent/guardian must be submitted, to the
faculty concerned. The faculty member will
forward the excuse letter to the Dean’s Office
for record purposes.
7.5.2.2.4.1. Letter
of
excuse
with
parent’s/guardian’s signature and
excuse slip must be submitted
within 24 hours after reporting
back.
7.5.2.2.4.2
The student will still be considered
absent if he/she fails to submit the
letter and excuse slip.
Notes:
7.5.3.1. The student’s schedule may be rotated among different
shifts (6 A.M. to 2 P.M.; 2 P.M. to 10 P.M. and 10 P.M.
to 6:00 A.M.)
7.5.3.2. Waivers should be accomplished per year level prior to
exposure to the different affiliating agencies. If a
student is still absent for a scheduled make-up duty,
he/she will be responsible for paying the
corresponding hourly rate, for the number of missed
hours, of the faculty who was to supervise.
7.5.3.3. If the student incurs absences, whether excused or
unexcused, equivalent to more than 20% of the total
Lecture/Clinical Duty hours, he/she automatically
receives a failing grade.
7.6. Schedule of Make-up Duty
All make-up duties are scheduled by the faculty/level chair.
7.6.1
These schedules are strictly followed.
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7.6.3
7.6.4
7.6.5
7.6.6
The student is responsible for the RLE fee and faculty rate per
hour during make-up duty.
A student may proceed to the next level only if he/she is cleared
of all make-up duties. If not, he/she should secure a waiver
from the Level Chair before enrollment.
A student may go on make-up duty for a maximum of 8 hours
per day only.
After make-up duty, the student may submit a make-up slip
signed by the clinical instructor and to be submitted to the level
chair.
Failure to attend the scheduled make-up duty will be sanctioned
as per provision on Rules and Policies on Attendance, 7.5.1.2., of
the Student Handbook.
7.7. Proper Decorum
7.7.1
A Lasallian Nursing student is expected to conduct
himself/herself as a mature, responsible, respectful and refined
young Filipino Christian.
His/her actions should always be guided by the following:
7.7.2
7.7.2.1. Knock before entering any room, and wait for
acknowledgment.
7.7.2.2. Observe silence along the corridors and in the rooms
of patients.
7.7.2.3. Speak in modulated voice.
7.7.2.4. Greet patients, relatives, superiors and/or peers when
meeting them.
7.7.2.5. Maintain professionalism at all times, especially when
addressing co-workers and staff members. Calling
instructors, hospital staff and medical staff by
nicknames while on duty encourages too much
familiarity and may compromise mutual respect.
7.7.2.6. Maintain confidentiality on information received from
patients, other professional staff and/or obtained from
the patient’s record.
7.7.2.7. Observe good posture when walking, standing or
eating.
7.7.2.8. Avoid holding hands, joking, and/or boisterous
conversation while walking.
7.7.2.9. Refrain from entertaining visitors or social calls while
on duty.
7.7.2.10. Avoid accepting gifts, whether in cash or in kind, for
services rendered to patients.
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7.7.2.11. Avoid reading newspapers, magazines, and reading
materials
in the clinical
areas.
Only
reference books can be browsed.
7.7.2.12. Refrain from loitering, eating and chatting in nurse’s
station and medication room since they are studying
patient’s records, recording of observations, and
preparing medications and treatment. Loitering, eating
and unnecessary chatting should be avoided in that
area.
7.7.2.13. Refrain from loitering at the hospital after duty hours
unless there is a valid reason, such as requesting
patient’s data
from the chart, or post-operative
visits. If the student
needs to go back to the
unit or ward after duty for valid
purposes he/she
should ask permission from the staff nurse on duty but
should present a letter from the clinical instructor.
7.7.2.14. Use hospital supplies wisely and properly and for their
intended purposes only.
7.7.2.15. Request permission from faculty/clinical instructor
everytime a student has to leave his/her designated area
for breaks and meals which should only be at the
hospital canteen/premises. 15 minutes is allowed for
snacks and 30 minutes for meals per shift.
7.7.2.16. Observe the institutional norm described in this
handbook.
7.8
Policies in Dormitories During Clinical Exposure/Affiliation
7.8.1
Affiliation with dormitory is applicable to all students with
affiliating agencies outside Batangas wherein they need to stay in
a dormitory during their clinical exposure.
7.8.1.1. Each student must observe proper decorum in the
dormitory at all times.
7.8.1.2. Appropriate policies and guidelines set in the student
handbook will be followed during the duration of the
affiliation service.
7.8.1.3. Students should follow the house rules and other
policies of the dormitory.
7.8.1.4. Students should log their names for any official or
social business done outside the dormitory. A waiver
should
be
accomplished
and
signed
by
parents/guardian in case a student wishes to stay in the
dormitory during weekends.
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7.8.1.5. Students should avoid damaging facilities and
equipment within their unit.
7.8.1.6. Students should show respect to the matron and other
staff of the dormitory.
7.8.1.7. Gambling in any form and drinking liquors in the
dormitory is prohibited. Sanctions would be given
based on the gravity of the offense as specified in
student handbook.
7.8.1.8. In the event that a student gets sick, he/she shall be
responsible for his/her make-up duty and the
corresponding financial obligations.
7.8.2
8.
Matron
Matron represents the person in the dormitory who will
supervise the student.
7.8.2.1. Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervise/guide the student while in the dormitory during
weekdays only.
2. Coordinate and refer to Dean, parents and guardians of the
student for any problem.
3. Provide feedback to the College weekly or as the need arises.
4. Check the attendance of the students during and after curfew
hours.
Academic and Other Policies for College of International Hospitality
and Tourism Management (CIHTM)
8.1.
CIHTM Kitchen Laboratory Rules and Regulations
8.1.1.
All students attending laboratory class should wear the required
complete set of kitchen uniform.
8.1.2.
Students wearing incomplete laboratory uniform will not be
allowed to attend the laboratory class.
8.1.3.
Only closed black clog shoes are allowed during laboratory for
safety purposes.
8.1.4.
Accomplished laboratory requisition form should be submitted
to the laboratory custodian at least three days before the actual
laboratory excluding weekends and holidays. Any additional
requests after the deadline of submission will not be entertained.
Students are responsible to make a follow-up of their requested
8.1.5.
equipment.
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8.1.7.
8.1.8.
8.2.
Chairs are not allowed inside the laboratory. Students are not
allowed to sit down and eat while working.
Maximize the use of lockers. Students are not allowed to leave or
place their things /belongings at the working area (please refer to
the locker usage guidelines).
Follow the rules:
a. Start clean and end clean.
b. Everything must be in its proper place.
c. Any breakage in the chinaware, dinnerware and glassware
will be charged accordingly to the students concerned.
d. Maintain SILENCE at all times.
CIHTM Locker Usage and Guidelines/Policies
Use of the CIHTM lockers is a privilege. Any student officially
enrolled in HRM laboratory classes and all LICA students are entitled
to use a locker during the academic year as assigned by the faculty/chef
in charge in coordination with the Laboratory Custodian and by
approval of the Dept. Heads and the CIHTM Dean. De La Salle Lipa,
CIHTM and the departments cannot be held responsible for lost,
stolen, or damaged personal property. Lockers are to be used at a
student’s own risk. By signing the Student Locker Agreement Form,
students agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth by the
college outlined below.
8.2.1. Terms and Conditions:
8.2.1.1 All lockers within the CIHTM Lab are the property of
the College and DLSL and are subject to applicable
policies. The College reserves the right to alter the
policies governing the use of lockers without
appropriate notice.
8.2.12. The use of locker is exclusive to the person to whom it
is issued only. This cannot be shared with other
students unless there are simultaneous on going
laboratory classes. Misuse of a locker may lead to
termination of locker privileges.
8.2.13. Each student may have only one locker. Lockers
assigned to LICA students will be on alphabetical
arrangement or basis.
8.2.1.4. Each student has to secure his/her own key for safety
and security reasons prior to the use of the locker. The
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8.2.1.5.
8.2.1.6.
8.2.1.7.
8.2.1.8.
8.2.1.9.
8.2.1.10.
8.2.1.11.
8.2.1.12.
8.2.1.13.
8.2.1.14.
8.3.
students are required to provide an individual padlock
with an approximate size of 1x1 inch length and width.
The recommended brands are Yale and master with a
uniform bronze color.
For HRM students, padlocks must be labeled with
name and section.
The college and the department reserve the right to
open a locker with or without the consent of the
student in instances where locker procedures are being
abused or in the case of an emergency situation.
Flammable materials, dangerous chemicals, explosives
or weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited inside the
lockers.
Illegal or controlled substances such as drugs or alcohol
are also strictly prohibited.
No perishable items are to be stored in lockers.
Students are not permitted to affix anything to the
interior or exterior of their lockers.
Upon assignment and during use, students are held
responsible to report any damage or needed repairs to
the Laboratory Custodian and the Department Head.
All personal items must be stored completely within a
locker. All items left outside of a locker, whether
secured or not, will be removed and disposed of
accordingly.
Students can use the locker only during their laboratory
sessions/classes on a specified schedule. All lockers not
cleaned out by the date/time indicated will be vacated
and contents disposed.
The College particularly the department is not
responsible for lost or missing items, either before or
after clearance of a locker.
Tourism Corporate Attire
8.3.1.
8.3.2.
All BS Tourism Management students are required to wear the
official corporate attire every Wednesday.
For female, the corporate attire consists of five-piece suit: long
sleeved blouse with scarf, vest, coat and skirt. They are likewise
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8.3.4.
required to wear black leather closed shoes with at least 1 & ½
inch heels and black stockings.
For male, the standard corporate attire is composed of long
sleeve with necktie, vest, coat and black slacks. They are likewise
required to wear black leather shoes with black socks and belt.
The coat can be taken off when necessary; however the students
must retain the four-piece suit.
8.4.
HRM Corporate Attire
8.4.1
HRM Corporate Uniform Guidelines
8.4.1.1. The corporate uniform will be worn by 1st, 2nd, 3rd year
HRM students as well as the incoming 4th year HRM
students every last Wednesday of the month as the
official HRM Corporate Uniform.
8.4.1.2. The female HRM students are required to wear the
prescribed complete uniform (black skirt, black coat
and white long sleeves accented with green scarf) with
skin tone stockings and black leather closed shoes with
at least one inch heels.
8.4.1.3. The male HRM students are required to wear the
prescribed complete uniform (black pants, black coat
and white long sleeves accented with necktie) paired
with leather black shoes and black socks.
8.4.1.4. Female students must wear appropriate accessory such
as stud earring. (Preferably a pearl.)
8.4.1.5. Female students are also required to wear make-up and
have their hair be neatly tied in compliance to the
standards of Hospitality Industry.
8.4.1.6. The corporate attire will be the official uniform for the
upcoming Practicum of the HRM students and will also
be of use on the courses Food and Beverage Service,
Catering and Banquet Management and Front Office
Management.
8.5.
LIPA INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS (LICA)
8.5.1
Uniform
8.5.1.1. The students during the first module until the Jacketing
Ceremony are required to wear the De La Salle
uniform.
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8.5.1.2. The college uniform for men:
Flesh/off white polo-barong with school name
embroidered at the left chest area of the barong. Plain
white undershirt or sando (properly tucked-in), black
leather shoes with a matching pair of black socks and
black pants.
8.5.1.3. The college uniform for women:
Flesh/off white blouse with pleats in front and at the
back and with embroidered logo on the collar and
battle green slacks, black leather belt and close leather
shoes. Wearing of socks is optional, however, those
who would like to wear socks are required to wear
black socks.
In addition, female students are
discouraged from wearing tight-fitting uniforms.
8.5.1.4. After the jacketing ceremony the students will be
wearing the following set of attire while inside the
campus:
•
White T-shirt with collar and with LICA logo
•
Black checkered pants
•
Black socks
• Black chef’s clogs
8.5.1.5. The complete chef’s uniform including the students
white cap, neckerchief and apron must be worn at all
times inside the kitchen laboratory.
8.5.1.6. Female students of Culinary Arts who have long hair
are required to have their hair neatly tied at all times.
8.5.1.7. The students will be required to wear the De La Salle
uniform and corporate attire during their
Communication Arts and Business Venture class.
8.5.2. General Rules on Wearing the Uniform
8.5.2.1. The uniform must be kept clean at all times most
especially the apron and cap.
8.5.2.2. The chef’s clogs must be well polished and free from
dirt.
8.5.2.3. The hairstyle and haircut both for male and female
must be neat –clean looking with no loose hair falling
on the face. For female with long hair it must be tied
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8.5.2.5.
8.5.2.6.
8.5.2.7.
8.5.2.8.
up at all times during laboratory classes.
Hair
accessories must be minimal like the use of head band
and hair clips with simple design.
Bracelets, rings and necklaces are not allowed during
laboratory classes.
Fingernails must be kept clean and short. Nail polish is
strictly prohibited
Other paraphernalia such as set of knives with case
must be used properly. The knives must be handled
properly and with care at all times even outside the
school premises.
The chef’s uniform should be worn only in the school
premises and during functions/activities with the
school approval. Such uniform should never be worn
in public places.
In cases of violation in school uniform, the students
will follow the institutional policy in securing an excuse
slip from the D.O.
8.5.3. Rules and Policies on Attendance
8.5.3.1. Tardiness
8.5.3.1.1. A student is considered tardy if he/she arrives
five minutes to fifteen minutes after the
scheduled start of the class.
•
The student is required to secure an
excuse slip from the office and submit
the following day to the faculty
concerned with parent’s signature.
8.5.3.2. Absence
8.5.3.2.1. A student is considered absent he/she fails to
report in class.
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36
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Allowed
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8.5.3.2.2. An absence can be excused or unexcused as
determined by the faculty in charge.
8.5.3.2.3. The student must justify the reason for being
absent.
8.5.3.2.4. A student is considered excused from with the
following justification:
•
Severe illness of himself/herself and
immediate family member.
• Death of immediate family member
8.5.3.2.5. An excuse slip from D.O. and health services
department must be presented to the chef
instructor.
8.5.3.2.6. If in case the student failed to inform the
school regarding a prolong absence he/she
will have an automatic FDA.
8.5.3.2.7. The institutional policy regarding letter of
absence (LOA) will be implemented for those
students who will be absent for a long period
of time.
8.5.4. Awards and Recognition
Awards and recognition are institutionalized traditions that are
given and not demanded by recipients as ways of appreciating and
reinforcing good deeds, excellent performance and behaviors that
manifest inherent virtues and exemplary work ethics of a student/s and
thus inspiring and motivating others.
In conferring honors, LICA adheres to the following rules and
procedures:
8.5.4.1. Academic Awards
The academic awards consist of the following:
8.5.4.1.1. Gold Medal Award
8.5.4.1.2. Silver Medal Award
8.5.4.1.3. Bronze Medal Award
These are given to the top three students who excelled in
academics and in the exposure programs the students undertook.
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A committee of LICA faculty/staff is formed to make the
necessary evaluation of the candidates and arrived at a final decision.
A LICA Rubric has been written for the purpose of guiding
committee members in the scoring and the summation of results.
Other existing official procedures/policies of the college related to
the search for top awardees are observed and followed.
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SECTION V
INSTITUTIONAL NORMS
Every college student of De La Salle Lipa is expected to be a model of Christian
maturity at all times. He/She should show respect to proper authority, the rights
of fellow students, and the good name of the institution. To achieve such end and
maintain order and for the school to be conducive to learning as it promotes the
common good, the students are expected to adhere to the following norms:
1. Uniforms
Students are required to wear the prescribed college uniform at all
times, except on wash days.
1.1. The college uniform for men
Flesh/off white polo-barong with the school name embroidered at
the left chest area of the barong and embroidered school logo at the
left collar. Plain white undershirt or sando (properly tucked-in), black
leather shoes with a matching pair of black socks and formal black
pants.
1.2. The college uniform for women
Flesh/off white blouse with pleats in front and at the back and with
embroidered school logo at left collar, and battle green slacks, black
leather belt and close black leather shoes with at least one inch heels.
Wearing of socks is optional; however, those who would like to wear
socks are required to wear black socks. In addition, female students
are discouraged from wearing tight-fitting uniforms. White or flesh
brassiere is required.
1.3. P.E. Uniform
White shirt with green sleeves and with DLSL Logo at the upper left
portion of the shirt, green jogging pants with DLSL logo and name
of school at the left thigh.
All students are allowed to wear their PE uniform for the whole day
provided that they have scheduled PE class. Students who wear PE
uniform without their scheduled PE class will be sanctioned under
Category 1.7.1.4 of the student handbook.
However, students are not allowed to change into civilian clothes
except if their PE schedule is on Wednesday. If they opted to change,
they can only change into their school uniform.
Students are still required to be in their corporate attire if it is the last
Wednesday of the month. They could only change into their
PE uniform during their PE class.
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In cases when students are required to wear a uniform other than
what is described in items 1 and 2, they should coordinate with their
respective colleges.
1.5. Students are required to be in business attire every last Wednesday of
the month or otherwise known as "Corporate Attire Day".
Guidelines on corporate attire are published by the Discipline Office
in coordination with the Student Activities Office and the Student
Government.
1.6. Other Guidelines
1.6.1.
On washdays, students are free to choose the clothes
they wear but they should adhere to the conventions of
decency and good grooming. Prohibited inside the
campus are: sandos, plunging neckline, halter tops,
cycling shorts, women’s pants which are above the
knee, walking shorts, athletic shorts (except during P.E.
classes and game practices of varsity team members),
leggings or tights, clothes with frayed hems, tattered
jeans, rubber and leather slippers, sleeveless shirts,
mini-skirts, see thru, hanging and off-shoulder blouses
and other revealing attire. Cross-dressing is prohibited.
If the students opted to wear sandals, they are required
to wear socks.
Long hair, bold hair colors and earrings are not allowed
1.6.2.
for male students. Tattoos are prohibited.
1.6.3.
Students are required to be in appropriate attire
whenever they enter the campus, whether they will
attend classes or not and/or required to attend school
activities outside the campus.
1.6.4.
Students are required to be in complete school uniform
every Saturday while attending regular, make-up or
special class.
2.
Conduct
2.1. Students are expected to cooperate in ordinary classroom procedures.
2.2. Everyone is expected to observe the “Keep Right Policy” in walking
along the stairs and other pathways.
2.3. Students are prohibited to sit on the stairways.
2.4. Boisterous conduct, whistling, shouting, or any action that tends to
distract other students from on-going activities in class should be
avoided.
2.5. Blackboard, chalk and board markers are to be used only for
instructional purposes.
2.6. Feet should be kept off on furniture and walls.
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2.7. Equipment should be handled with reasonable care and properly
stored after use.
2.8. Everyone is expected to observe the “Clean as You Go Policy” in all
areas within the campus premise.
2.9. Respect must be shown to all visitors in school.
2.10.All college students should show proper ethics toward one another in
campus. No unfavorable remarks should be made other than with
the intention to correct and should be done in the presence of the
person concerned.
2.11. Students should not go to the teacher's residence to submit
requirements.
All official transactions with teachers and
administrators should be done in school.
2.12. Students should not participate in any external activities as
representatives of the college or any student organization without
written authorization from the Student Services Director.
2.13. Healthy interaction with members of the opposite sex is encouraged
by the college administration. However, scandalous gestures and acts,
or those, which show malice toward the educational community, shall
not be tolerated in the campus.
2.14. Scandalous public display of intimacy at any place inside the campus,
or outside the campus while still in school uniform is strictly
prohibited.
2.15. Politeness and etiquette are to be strictly observed in dealing with
faculty members, administrative officials, security guards, and all other
school personnel.
2.16. Students are not allowed to join fraternities or organizations which
are not recognized by the school whether outside or inside the
campus. Hazing or initiations of any kind are not allowed. Students
threatened with hazing or initiations have the obligation to report
such threat to the school authorities. The college is not responsible
for the actions of students who, on their own and without regard to
school policies, and despite awareness of possible grave punitive
sanctions, engage in such activities.
2.17. Students may use campus facilities for business meetings and for
social and cultural activities provided that proper approvals have been
secured. However, the school has the right to deny the use of
facilities to those who are unable or unwilling to abide by school rules
and regulations. Proper care of facilities is expected. Students who
misuse, destroy or defile these properties will be required to pay for
or replace the damaged property.
2.18. If a student gets married during the semester, a copy of the marriage
contract, duly signed by the officiating priest or minister, must be
presented to the Student Services Director.
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3.
Communication
3.1. Students should always read the daily bulletin, directives, schedules,
calendar of activities and information which are duly signed by the
office heads concerned.
3.2. All recognized clubs/organizations’ directives, messages and
information are posted/written on the bulletin boards provided for
them.
3.3. All mails of the students addressed in the college may be claimed at
the Office of the Student Activities. The list of letter-claimers is
regularly posted on the bulletin board of the said office.
3.4. All individual files for each student enrolled in the college is kept in
the Registrar’s Office and may be obtained from the Registrar under
special circumstances.
3.5. The following school-related matters are decided by the following
offices:
3.6. Academics – Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research
3.7. Administrative – Vice Chancellor for Administration
3.8. Institutional – Chancellor
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SECTION VI
STUDENT SERVICES
1.
Discipline Office
Discipline is an important Lasallian value that is expected of every student of De
La Salle Lipa. Proper decorum both within and outside the institution is the
distinguishing characteristic of a Lasallian. This section orients students on the
Lasallian way of discipline.
The Discipline Office performs the following functions:
1. Preserves and promotes an environment imbued with discipline, security,
peace and order, mutual respect and concern among the members of the
community.
2. Formulates and implements plans, policies, procedures, rules and
regulations governing student conduct, especially the discipline policies
contained in this section.
3. Monitors the mobilization of students during assemblies and/or other
school activities.
4. Conducts assemblies and fora with members of the community as regards
discipline, security and safety.
5. Facilitates conferences with parents in coordination with the Guidance
Office.
6. Apprehends students committing offenses or suspected of violating school
rules and regulations.
7. Demands the presentation/confiscation of the student I.D. or belongings
for the purpose of investigation and/or safekeeping.
8. Conducts investigations of students who violate school rules and
regulations.
9. Makes referrals to pertinent offices as regards student conduct.
10. Issues certificates of good moral character, excused absence,
recommendations and admit pass.
11. Manages lost and found items.
1.1. Discipline Board
1.1.1. Composition
The Discipline Board shall be composed of not more than nine but not
less than five members appointed by the Student Services Director. The
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Board must have at least one representative each from the administration,
faculty, parents’ sector and the students. The Student Services Director
may also invite a legal counsel or other member of the Lasallian
community to be part of the Discipline Board.
1.1.2. Jurisdiction
All cases involving student discipline under the rules defined in this
handbook and referred by the Discipline Office shall be subject to the
jurisdiction of the Board. Offenses committed outside the campus but
which affect the good name or reputation of the school, or disrupt its
regular academic processes, are likewise within the Board’s jurisdiction.
1.1.3. Powers and Functions
1.1.3.1. The Discipline Board reserves the right to interpret and decide
on the schedule of offenses and sanctions. The Discipline Board
also reserves the right to decide on the appropriate sanction
depending on the gravity of the offenses.
1.1.3.2. The Student Services Director serves as Chair of the Discipline
Board. It shall be the duty of the Chair to preside over and hear
the case. The Chair shall facilitate the deliberation but does not
vote, except in breaking a tie. The Discipline Office
Head/Officer must be present during Board meetings but also
does not vote.
1.1.3.3. The majority of the Board shall be sufficient to constitute a
quorum, provided that the student representative is present. It
shall be the duty of the members present to cast their votes
without abstentions.
1.1.3.4. The decision of the Board is recommendatory in nature. The
Board’s recommendation may be implemented only when
approved by the Vice Chancellor for Mission.
1.1.3.5.
A sanction is implemented immediately in the semester the
offense was committed.
1.2. Procedures
1.2.1.
The Discipline Officer (DO), upon apprehending a student who
commits an offense or upon receipt of a complaint or report,
shall conduct an investigation and determine whether he/she or
the Discipline Board should decide on the case.
If the infraction falls under Category 3, or for any reason as may
1.2.2.
be determined by the DO, he/she shall request the Student
Services Director to convene the Discipline Board.
1.2.3.
The DO shall give written notice of the complaint or accusation
filed to the student concerned.
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1.2.4.
1.2.5.
1.2.3.1. The student must submit a written response within
three school days from receipt of the complaint.
1.2.3.2. If the student fails to respond, the DO shall still
proceed with the investigation.
If the student admits guilt, or if substantial evidence has been
found after evaluating the case (including mitigating and/or
aggravating circumstances), the corresponding sanction shall be
applied. The sanction shall be imposed on the date specified by
the Discipline Officer.
Discipline Officers shall deny or refuse the entry of the students
who violate minor violations.
1.3. Appeal
If the student feels that the sanction does not commensurate to the
offense committed, a written appeal, signed by the student and his/her
parents or guardian, must be submitted to the Student Services Director
prior to the effectivity of the sanction. In cases decided by the Discipline
Board, however, the appeal must be addressed to the Vice Chancellor for
Mission.
1.4. DLSL Community Service Option
1.4.1. A student may choose to render three hours of community service
for each day of suspension.
1.4.1.1. This option is applicable for single sanction of five days
suspension or less. The Community Service must be
completed within one month.
1.4.1.2. The total number of days of suspension shall be converted
to service hours and shall be served six hours per day of
suspension (except for socio-cultural and other activities
in which the whole sanction may be finished in one day
of service).
1.4.1.3. Community Service may be combined with suspension
for a single offense of more than five days.
1.4.2. A suspended student who opts for community service is allowed
to attend classes.
1.4.3. The student’s decision to opt for community service should be put
in writing and signed by both the student and his/her
parent(s)/guardian(s).
This should be submitted to the Discipline Officer prior to the
effectivity of the sanction.
1.4.4. The student may be assigned by the Discipline Officer to do clerical
work, janitorial work, or join in a socio-cultural or other schoolsponsored activity.
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1.4.5. The student shall submit a Certificate of Accomplishment of
his/her community service from the office where he/she was
assigned.
1.5. Discipline Office Formation Program
1.5.1. Students who have received a suspension due to repeat offense
under category 1 or a violation under category 2 or 3 offense will
undergo the Discipline Office education program, the education
program has four phases and will be held every last Saturday of
the month.
1.5.2. The formation program is mandatory even if the student/s opted
to commute the suspension or request his/her suspension to be
converted to community service.
1.5.3. There are four phases of the Discipline Office Formation Program
they are the following:
1.5.3.1. Workshop/Forum
The workshop/forum will have two phases The
morning session will be facilitated by volunteers from
Discipline Marshals and Peer counselors and will be
monitored by a Discipline Officer. Facilitators will
design a module that will best suit the students taste
(team building, workshop and others). In the
afternoon, an open forum will be designed by the
Guidance Office, which is aligned to the program held
in the morning. Students will be programmed to
answer and share their views about their reasons for
not following the school policies. The said activity will
be facilitated by a Guidance counselor.
1.5.3.2. Guidance Intervention
The Guidance Intervention shall be scheduled after the
workshop/forum. This is an individual session where
the students will undergo counseling on one day, and
session will focus on the students’ values and character
building. Parents will be required to accompany their
child if the said student has committed the same
offense the 4th time under category 1.
1.5.3.3. Community Involvement
The community involvement phase is intended to allow
students to open their views on the society’s problem
and relate it to their current state. Students could
choose from the different programs of the CI office.
The community service under the CIO can range from
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1.5.4.
a few hours to a few days depending on the
recommendation of the DO Education Program
Coordinator or Discipline Board.
1.5.3.4. Lasallian Spiritual Formation
The Lasallian Formation intends to give the students a
more in-depth perception on their lives and hopefully
enlighten them on what really a Lasallian value is.
Session could be spiritual counseling or attending
retreats or assisting at masses held at the DLSL.
The formation program is designed to accommodate the three
categories of offense in the handbook. Below is the formation
program phases that the student should undergo according to
their violation:
Table 1. Formation Program Phases
Category
1
1
Days of
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3-5 days
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3
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Phase/s*
1 and 2
1 and 2 parents included
during counseling
1, 2, and 3
1, 2, 3, and 4 or depending on
the recommendation of the
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1.
2.
3.
4.
1.5.5.
1.5.6.
1.5.7.
Workshop/Forum
Guidance Intervention
Community Involvement
Lasallian Spiritual Formation
The formation program shall be completed by the students
within one semester. Failure to comply would mean student’s
clearance will be on hold.
A special arrangement shall be given to students who will be
undergoing on-the-job training, will graduate, on the process of
transferring and other circumstances, arrangement shall be
imposed upon recommendation of the Discipline Office
Formation Program coordinator or Discipline Board.
A reflection letter shall be submitted by the students after
finishing the said program. The said form shall be requested
from the Discipline Office
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1.5.8.
Upon completion, certificate of attendance shall be issued by the
corresponding offices and to be submitted to the Discipline
Office including the reflection letter, which shall clear the
students for enrollment or graduation
1.6. Discipline Office Mediation Program
1.6.1. Rationale
As a response to the need for a flexible and person-centered mechanism
for resolving student disputes, the Discipline Office adopts a mediation
program in settling conflicts and problems among students.
1.6.2. Objectives
1.6.2.1. Change the manner by which students look at and
resolve conflicts affecting them
1.6.2.2. Improve student’s self-esteem and empower them in
creating a peaceful and harmonious academic
environment
1.6.2.3. Reduce grave student discipline cases by involving
them in resolving disputes and conflicts.
1.6.3.
Cases for Mediation
The Student Services Director may require mediation for the following
cases before they are referred to the Discipline Board or the appropriate
discipline committee:
1.6.3.1 Threatening fellow students orally or in writing
1.6.3.2. Engaging in fights or brawls inside the campus where
any or both parties sustained minor injuries only
1.6.3.3. Provoking fights among students inside the campus in
relation to the immediately preceding instance
1.6.3.4. Use of profane and malicious or indecent words orally
or in writing
1.6.3.5. Physically assaulting fellow students where the victim
sustained minor injuries only
1.6.3.6. Such other cases, which may be referred for mediation
by the Discipline Board or the Student Services
Director after taking into consideration the nature of
the act complained of and the situation of parties.
A successful mediation shall not in any way excuse the responsible party
from sanction under the Student Handbook. However, it may mitigate his
or her responsibility and will avoid the application of a grave sanction for
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Statements given by any party during mediation are confidential and shall
not be admissible in the proceeding of the Discipline Board or any
disciplinary body.
1.6.4. Mediation Process
1.6.4.1. The Student Services Director shall accredit student
and teacher mediators after undergoing training.
Accreditation shall be good for a school year and may
be renewed upon compliance with the requirements set
forth by him.
1.6.4.2. In proper cases, the mediation may be conducted by
the Student Services Director or his duly authorized
representatives or assigned the matter to any accredited
mediator or mediators for proper action.
1.6.4.3. The chosen mediator or mediators shall facilitate the
mediation between parties with open mind, impartiality,
dispatch, and with due regard to the situation of
parties.
1.6.4.4. If parties settled their differences amicably, the
mediator shall draft the understanding of parties and
have it signed by them. A report of successful
mediation shall be submitted to the Student Services
Director with the attached signed understanding.
1.6.4.5. If the mediation is unsuccessful, or if any of the parties
does not want to enter a mediation process, the
mediator shall transmit the case to Discipline Office for
appropriate action.
1.6.4.6. The mediation process shall be informal and
confidential.
1.7. General Policy
The following acts are considered discipline infractions:
1.7.1. Category 1 Offenses
Offenses
1.7.1.1.
Not wearing the prescribed identification card properly while
inside the campus.
1.7.1.2.
Boisterous conduct, whistling, shouting or any action that
distracts others from on-going school activities.
1.7.1.3.
Use of blackboards, bulletin board, or any printed medium for
malicious purpose, and/or posting and distribution of
announcements without prior approval of the Student Activities
Officer or other School authorities.
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1.7.1.5.
1.7.1.6.
1.7.1.7.
1.7.1.8.
1.7.1.9.
1.7.1.10.
Attending classes not wearing the prescribed uniform, wearing
incomplete uniform, wearing the uniform improperly, uniform
not conforming to the standard of the school or without an
admit pass from the Discipline Officer.
Bringing to school pornographic materials, which undermine the
morality and good values of other members of the community.
Opening or transmitting of pornographic webpages, or
possession of electronics and communication devices containing
pornographic materials.
Wearing of earrings, caps or hats (worn inside the classrooms or
offices), body piercing, and/or sporting long hair (hair touching
the collar and hair covering the ears and/or eyes) for the male
students and/or sporting of skinhead, afro hair or bold colored
hair for the male or female student inside the campus.
Wearing of inappropriate attire during official school activities.
The following are prohibited inside the campus: sandos,
plunging neckline, halter tops, cycling shorts, women’s pants
which are above the knee, walking shorts, athletic shorts (except
during P.E. classes and game practices of varsity team members),
leggings or tights, clothes with frayed hems, tattered jeans,
slippers, sleeveless shirts, mini-skirts, see thru, hanging and offshoulder blouses and other revealing attire. Cross-dressing is
prohibited.
Skipping calamity drills.
Misuse and tampering of identification cards.
Legend of Sanctions:
Sanction
Offense
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
1.7.2.
Written warning
Informing or summoning of Parents or Guardian
One day to three days suspension.
Automatically considered as a Category 2 Offense
Category 2 Offenses
Offenses
1.7.2.1
1.7.2.2
Threatening fellow students orally, in writing or by any
electronic means.
Engaging in fights or brawls inside the campus or within the
vicinity of the school.
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1.7.2.4
1.7.2.5
1.7.2.6
1.7.2.7
1.7.2.8
1.7.2.9
1.7.2.10
1.7.2.11
1.7.2.12
1.7.2.13
1.7.2.14
1.7.2.15
1.7.2.16
1.7.2.17
1.7.2.18
1.7.2.19
1.7.2.20
Unauthorized possession or use of liquor or entering the campus
under the influence or smell of liquor.
Gambling inside the campus or outside while still wearing the
school uniform.
Cheating during quizzes and/or major exams (midterm and final
examinations), in the submission of course requirements, and/or
any other form of intellectual dishonesty. (Refer to Section XVII
for the definition of cheating).
Plagiarism (Refer to Section XVII for the definition of
Plagiarism)
Misuse/unauthorized use, tampering with and/or falsification of
school forms or documents and school equipment.
Borrowing and/or lending of identification card and
examination permit.
Borrowing, lending and/or transferring of parking stickers from
one vehicle to another.
Provoking fights among students inside the campus or within
the immediate vicinity of the school.
Showing disrespect to faculty members and/or other agents of
school authority physically, orally, in writing or by any electronic
means.
Defiance towards school authority or an agent of the school in
the performance of the school authority or agent’s duty.
Deliberate lying and deception towards school authorities or
faculty members.
Destroying school property; writing on walls, desks, chairs,
tables and/or any other acts of vandalism inside the campus. If
found guilty restitution, indemnification or reparation will be
required.
Reckless driving/speeding within the campus, which endangers
persons and/or properties.
Holding or participating in activities that have not been
approved by the Student Services Director or the Student
Activities Officer.
Altering or tampering with computer software or equipment
owned by the school.
Enlisting with, recruiting for, and/or engaging in activities not
authorized by the school administration.
Scandalous public display of intimacy on or off the campus
(Refer to Section XVII for the definition of Scandalous Public
Display of Intimacy)
Smoking inside the campus.
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1.7.2.22
1.7.2.23
1.7.2.24
1.7.2.25
1.7.2.26
Use of profane, malicious or indecent words/acts orally, in
writing or through electronic devices (e.g. cellular phone,
computer) against faculty/staff or fellow students.
Participation in external activities such as contests, conference,
congress, etc., as a representative of the school without written
authorization from the Student Services Director.
Playing pranks inside or outside the campus that may cause
physical or emotional harm to fellow students, or damage to
school property.
Bullying
1.7.2.24.1.
Name Calling or teasing
1.7.2.24.2.
Spreading of rumors
1.7.2.24.3.
Hitting, punching and shoving
1.7.2.24.4.
Cyber bullying
Negligence that may cause physical or emotional harm to fellow
students and/or other members of the community inside or
outside the campus.
Commercial selling of products or services not related to
curricular, co-curricular or extra curricular activities sponsored
by the school.
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Offense
Sanction
1st
Three days to five days suspension, depending on
the findings of the Discipline Office.
Minimum of seven days suspension to a maximum
of one semester suspension as may be determined by
the Discipline Board.
Dismissal, non-readmission, expulsion, exclusion or
as may be determined by the Discipline Board.
2nd
3rd
1.7.3.
Category 3 Offenses
Offenses
1.7.3.1
1.7.3.2
Misrepresentation during examinations (Refer to Section 17 for
the definition of misrepresentation during examinations).
Physically assaulting faculty members and/or other agents of
school authority, whether on or off campus.
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1.7.3.4
1.7.3.5
1.7.3.6
1.7.3.7
1.7.3.8
1.7.3.9
1.7.3.10
1.7.3.11
1.7.3.12
Stealing, or any attempt thereof, of property belonging to the
school, school personnel, agents, fellow students or school
visitors. If found guilty, restitution, indemnification or reparation
will be required.
Physically assaulting fellow students.
Participation in hazing, whether as the person joining an
organization or the one conducting the hazing.
Other students who are present at a hazing/initiation rites are
also liable, whether or not they actually participate in the
hazing/initiation.
Officers of the organization or group are also liable, whether or
not they were present at the hazing/initiation incident.
Commission of any act on or off the campus that disrupts the
usual academic processes and/or negatively affects the good
name/reputation of the school.
Participation in any act constituting moral turpitude.
Membership in any subversive organization working for the
violent overthrow of the duly constituted government, or in any
illegal or immoral organization formed or established for the
purpose of propagating and/or engaging in unlawful and
immoral acts and beliefs and/or any other act punishable under
the revised penal code or any other pertinent laws.
Entering campus under the influence or in possession of illegal
drugs.
Carrying deadly weapons, explosives and/or similar materials in
campus.
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1st
1.8.
Sanction
Non re-admission, expulsion, exclusion or as
maybe determined by the Discipline Board.
Additional Discipline Policies for Nursing Students
1.8.1. Definitions and Types of Offenses:
a. Minor Offense – An offense that requires a) submission to the
Dean of a letter of explanation by the student; and b) placement
of an anecdotal report by the faculty/clinical instructor in the
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following are considered minor offenses, whether they are
committed during duty hours or class hours, in the hospital or
school areas:
i. Littering
ii. Loitering
iii. Vulgar and loud language and/or laughter which disturb
patient or other classes.
iv. Vandalism and/or improper use of school and hospital
equipment and supplies.
v. Lying on patient’s bed or on a room’s extra bed.
vi. Reading or eating in a patient’s room.
vii. Persistent napping on the nurse’s station while on duty.
viii. Reading newspapers, comics or magazines during duty and/or
class hours.
ix. Using a cell phone during class and/or duty hours.
x. Other offenses listed in this section, which are considered as
minor offenses and will be sanctioned accordingly.
b. Major Offense – An offense that warrants the imposition of the
penalty of suspension or expulsion. These offenses tarnish the good
name and dignity of the Institution and the values of the nursing
profession. Therefore, the student remains culpable for the
commission of these offenses even outside class and duty hours and
school activities. The following are considered major offenses:
i. Persistent violation of minor offenses (3rd offense and
beyond).
ii. Insubordination
01. Lack of respect for authorities.
02. Refusal to obey lawful and valid orders given by
superiors.
03. Answering back superiors when reprimanded.
04. Non-adherence to duty schedules prepared by
superiors.
iii. Unprofessional conduct and scandalous behavior.
01. Gross dishonesty-cheating, habitual lying,
falsification of documents and forgery
02. Cutting classes and duty hours
03. Stealing
04. Flirting, kissing and indiscreet display of affection
which may scandalize onlookers
05. Vulgar quarreling using obscene language and
inflicting harm to others
06. Immoral practices such as engaging in illicit affairs,
relationship considered immoral, homosexual
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08.
09.
10.
11.
12.
13.
practices, prostitution, pregnancies outside marriage,
etc
Commission of criminal acts
Possession of prohibited drugs and/or stealing drugs
from patients
Smoking while on duty and/or within the school and
hospital premises
Reporting for class and duty while under the
influence of drugs and alcohol
Injury to patient due to negligence or carelessness
Tampering of official documents
Other offenses listed in this section, which are
considered major or grave offenses and will be
sanctioned accordingly
1.8.2. Procedures in the Investigation of major offenses committed by
students:
1.8.2.1.
Within 2 - 24 hours of the commission of the act, the
witness(es) of the violation/complainant shall submit
to the Dean a letter charging the accused.
1.8.2.2.
The student should submit an explanation letter within
24 hours after receipt of the letter of complaint.
1.8.2.3.
Investigation of the case ensues and witnesses are
summoned or written reports are presented to the
student and his parents/guardian.
1.8.2.4.
The student is given the chance to defend
himself/herself against the evidence presented.
1.8.2.5.
If the student is found guilty, he/she is suspended or
automatically terminated from the College of Nursing,
depending on the seriousness of his/her offense.
1.8.2.6.
If the student is proven innocent, the case is closed and
all records pertinent to his/her case are destroyed and
he/she is allowed to report to classes and duty.
1.8.2.7.
The student must makeup for absences incurred during
suspension.
1.9. Errors in Medication & Other Negligent Actions
1.9.1.
Errors in medication consist of the following circumstances:
1.9.1.1. Over- and under-dosage of medicine
1.9.1.2. Mistaken identity of patient, resulting in a drug being given
to the wrong patient.
1.9.1.3. Wrong medication given to a patient.
1.9.1.4. Wrong frequency, timing of drug administration.
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A negligent action consists of carelessness in the performance of
nursing procedure, with or without adverse effect to the patient,. e.g.
burn from hot compress, aspiration while feeding, etc.
1.9.3. Errors in medication and/or negligence are classified according to the
effect to the patient:
1.9.3.1. First case – error in medication and/or negligent action
without untoward reaction.
1.9.3.2. Second case – error in medication and/or negligent action
with moderate to severe adverse reaction.
1.9.3.3. Third case – the error in medication/negligent action results
to the death of the patient.
1.10. Penalties when an Error in Medication/Negligent Action is
Committed by a Student
1.10.1. First case:
1.10.1.1. Anecdotal report to be made by the student to be submitted
to the faculty/clinical instructor.
1.10.1.2. The Dean and the Director of Nursing Service where the error
was committed should be furnished with a copy of the
incident report.
1.10.1.3. If the first case is repeated, the student is made to extend or
make up for the maximum of three days equivalent of duty
hours or upon the discretion of the faculty/clinical instructor.
1.10.1.4. If the first case is repeated for a third time in the same
semester, the student is made to extend or makeup for the
maximum of five days equivalent of duty hours.
1.10.2. Second case:
1.10.2.1. Anecdotal/incident report will be made by the student and
submitted to the faculty/clinical instructor.
1.10.2.2. The Dean and the Director of the Nursing service where the
error was committed will be furnished with the incident
report.
1.10.2.3. Parents are summoned by the Dean and they are informed of
the student’s error.
1.10.2.4. The student will shoulder the cost of treatment of the adverse
reaction caused by the error or negligence.
1.10.2.5. The student is required to extend or makeup for 10 days
equivalent of duty hours.
1.10.2.6. If the case is repeated, the student is expelled from the
College of Nursing.
1.10.3. Third case:
1.10.3.1. Expulsion from the College of Nursing
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1.11. Rules and Regulations on the Use of Nursing Arts Laboratory
1.11.1.
Use of Facilities:
1.11.1.1. A logbook is provided by the officer-in-charge for the
documentation of the borrowed facilities where the user
signs for reservation at least one day prior to the day of use.
Reservations are entertained on a “first come, first served”
basis.
1.11.1.2. Reservations not made with the proper lead time shall not
be honored unless regarded as an emergency, and
confirmed as such by the officer-in-charge, and the facility is
readily available.
1.11.1.3. After each use, the area used in the laboratory should be free
of litter. Lights and fans should be turned off after every
use, and after the last period of the day, windows and doors
should be closed and locked.
1.11.1.4. Chairs should be properly arranged and blackboards cleaned
after use.
1.11.1.5. Eating is not allowed in the laboratory.
1.11.2. Use of Materials/Equipment:
1.11.2.1. A logbook is provided for the documentation of the
borrowed equipment or materials wherein the
user/borrower signs the reservation at least one day prior to
use. Reservations are entertained on a “first come, first
served” basis.
1.11.2.2. Proper usage of equipment is expected. In case of loss/or
breakage, the incident should be reported to the OIC for
replacement/repair.
1.11.2.3. Use of materials/equipment for personal purposes is not
allowed, as these materials/equipment are for official use
only in the teaching-learning process.
1.11.2.4.
Faculty members are encouraged to request materials
which are not available, or are available only in limited
quantities, if there is a need for such materials in the
teaching-learning process.
2. Grievances
Grievances against any member of the academic community are best settled
through sincere dialogue and discussion befitting mature Christians in an academic
institution. Grievances communicated orally should be settled informally. Only
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those complaints that are expressed in writing will require formal procedures for
settlement.
2.1. Procedures for Student Complaints against:
2.1.1. Faculty
2.1.1.1. The student presents his/her complaint in writing to the faculty
member concerned not later than one week after the incident
that caused the complaint.
2.1.1.2. If the student feels that he/she has not obtained the necessary
action on his/her complaint, he/she submits a written complaint
against the faculty member to the Department/Area Chair
concerned.
2.1.1.3. If the person being complained about is the Department/Area
Chair, the complaint will be forwarded to the next higher level
office.
2.1.1.4. If the complaint is not resolved at the Chair’s level, the
complainant may elevate the case to the concerned Dean.
2.1.1.5. The Dean concerned may convene the VCAR College Council
or may decide on the case alone. However, the decision of the
Council or the Dean is recommendatory in nature. The Dean
still has the final decision.
2.1.1.6. The student at his/her option, may inform in writing the
president of the Student Government about the case.
2.1.2. Administrator, Staff, and/or Other Non-Teaching Personnel
2.1.2.1. The student presents his/her complaint in writing to the person
concerned not later than one week after the incident that caused
the complaint.
2.1.2.2. If the student feels that he/she has not obtained the necessary
action on his/her complaint, he submits a written complaint to
the Student Government.
2.1.2.3. The Student Government forwards the complaint to the Student
Services Director.
2.1.2.4. The Student Services Director may convene the Student Services
Council or may decide on the case alone. However, the decision
of the Council or the Student Services Director is
recommendatory in nature. The Vice Chancellor for Mission
has the final decision.
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2.2. In case of a class complaint against a faculty member or any other DLSL
Personnel:
The class follows the same procedure stated above. However, the complaint
must be signed by at least 50% plus one of the members of the class.
2.3. Other Provisions
2.3.1.
2.3.2.
2.3.3.
In solving complaints by the student/s against faculty
member/s, the Administrative Council shall include as member,
the president of the Student Government or his/her
representative.
The term “faculty member” in this section includes the Deans.
If the person being complained about is the Dean, the complaint
will be forwarded to the next higher level office.
3. Guidance and Counseling Center
The Guidance and Counseling Center seeks to provide appropriate developmental,
preventive and remedial guidance and counseling programs and services which
respond to the needs of the community especially of the students. Specifically, the
office seeks to:
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Facilitate students’ awareness and understanding of their artistic,
emotional, interpersonal, intellectual, physical, and spiritual
development;
Help students cope with their personal, academic and career
challenges;
Assist the faculty and administration in improving the learning
environment of the community; and
Assist graduating students and alumni in career planning and job
placement.
3.1. Guidance Counseling Center Services:
3.1.1.
Individual Inventory
The office maintains a database of students’ personal and educational
background. Information are updated on an on-going basis and used for
follow-up interventions, as well as monitoring the students’ intellectual,
social and emotional developments.
3.1.2.
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The center provides students with appropriate educational,
occupational/vocational, social, and personal data needed to better
understand themselves and their environment. These programs include
information dissemination through brochures, a bulletin of information,
seminars, lectures, orientations, films, panel discussions and meetings with
teachers and administrators, parents and other students.
3.1.3. Counseling
Student interviews are conducted by guidance associates.
3.1.3.1.
3.1.3.2.
Preliminary Interviews are conducted for all students
to assist in determining their development needs and
goals, and to facilitate their adjustment to college life.
Counseling is provided to various individuals – walkin consultations, referrals, follow-up interventions,
underachievers, and other cases – to assist them in
coping with their academic, personal and/or career
challenges.
3.1.4. Consultation
Consultations and interviews may be conducted either privately or in a
group, so as to provide the students, parents, teachers and administrators
with the appropriate opportunity to express and clarify the feelings, ideas,
conflicts, plans, etc. which affect any or all aspects of life: educational,
career, social, personal, or emotional.
3.1.5. Prevention and Wellness
Through this program, the needs and characteristics of the client
population, their adaptation processes and capacities and the elements in
the environment are identified. Group/Classroom guidance, group
counseling/individual counseling, training programs, peer intervention,
consultation are conducted to facilitate growth
3.1.6. Referral Service
Students in need of assistance may be referred to the guidance counselors
by faculty or staff of offices, as well as by their parents and peers. When
complex cases cannot be adequately handled by the guidance counselors,
a pool of specialists and agencies are available for consultation and
referral.
3.1.7. Career Services
The Guidance and Counseling Center helps prepare students for the
demand of the industry by providing them the basic skills needed for job
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hunting, providing them with information and materials on job
placement. These include pre-employment seminars, information on job
openings and job fairs. List of graduates is also provided to prospective
employers.
The office also tracks the circumstances of alumni, and assists them in
career development through posting of job opportunities, campus
recruitment of companies, and career counseling.
3.1.8. Follow-up Cases
In order to evaluate and facilitate the quality of its services, guidance
counselors see to it that cases are followed-up. The condition of the
student is checked, particularly those in difficult or critical condition, and
additional interventions are undertaken if necessary. The effectiveness of
the services provided is evaluated jointly by both the counselor and the
counselee.
3.1.9. Research
The Guidance and Counseling Center undertakes research such followup, correlation, comparative and profiles studies to assess the students’
needs and gauge the effectiveness of the services offered by the center.
3.1.10. Testing
A psychometrist administers and interprets various tests (e.g., personality,
aptitude, interests, and inventories) to help the students in assessing their
strengths and weaknesses, and to assist them in making sound decisions
for their personal life and career.
4. Student Activities Office
The Student Activities Office (SAO) of De La Salle Lipa strives for the
development and promotion of extra- and co-curricular student activities as
instruments for forming individuals who are committed to excellence, love of God,
country and school, and care for the poor.
The SAO actively contributes to the students’ growth and Lasallian formation
through the development and promotion of:
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Extra-curricular student organizations which are effective means for the
students’ development as persons, and which provide effective witness to
the Lasallian values of faith and service to the community.
Programs and activities for the formation of student leaders equipped
with the skills and moral values essential for good leadership.
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Co-curricular activities which enhance the students’ learning and
formation, and which promote and protect the interests of students,
community and the Institution.
Other student-related activities which improve the students’ experience of
the school and maximize opportunities for growth and development.
4.1. General Policies
The establishment and operation of student organizations in all
4.1.1.
colleges and universities are governed by the rules and regulation
established by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Students
desiring to establish, join and participate in student organizations and
activities on the DLSL campus may do so as a right, but subject to
reasonable regulations promulgated by the institution through the
Students Services Director. It is therefore understood that student
organizations should neither exist nor operate, nor co-curricular and other
student-related activities be conducted, outside the systems, procedures
and parameters established by the institution.
The Student Services Director, through the SAO and its head,
4.1.2.
the Student Activities Officer, supervises and regulates the establishment
and operation of extra-curricular student organizations, as well as the
conduct of all co-curricular activities and other student-related activities
with official sanction.
4.1.3.
The primary functions of the SAO include, but are not be
limited to the following:
4.1.3.1. Accreditation and ongoing monitoring of all student
organizations
4.1.3.2. Encouraging the establishment of additional student
organizations, which would enhance student formation
and development
4.1.3.3. Formation of student leaders to be equipped with both
the skills and moral values for good leadership
4.1.3.4. Monitoring of co-curricular activities, including the
evaluation and improvement of guidelines and procedures
for co-curricular activities
4.1.3.5. Development, planning and conduct of other studentrelated activities which would enhance the students’
experience of the school, so as to maximize opportunities
for growth and development
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4.2. Student Organizations
4.2.1. Any group of at least 15 DLSL students may apply at the SAO for:
4.2.1.1.
Permission to form a new student organization, or
4.2.1.2.
Recognition and accreditation of an existing, unofficial
group or organization.
4.2.2. All student organizations, whether new or existing, must have the
following:
4.2.2.1. A constitution with a clear and specific statement of
purpose, values and objectives.
4.2.2.1.1. No student organization may have a purpose
or objective which is inimical to the interests
of the institution.
4.2.2.1.2. No student organization may espouse values
contrary to the beliefs promoted and upheld
by the institution.
4.2.2.2. By-Laws governing the operation of the organization
4.2.2.2.1. No student organization may advocate
and/or implement rules, policies, guidelines
and/or activities which are contrary to values
and beliefs promoted and upheld by the
institution.
4.2.2.3.
A formal organizational structure with clearly defined
positions, roles, functions and responsibilities
4.2.2.4.
A current list of officers and members, as well as up-todate files of appropriate personal data (e.g., identity and
contact information) for each member
4.2.2.4.1.
Membership in a student organization is
limited to currently enrolled college students
of De La Salle Lipa. Faculty members,
alumni, etc. are not eligible for membership in
a student organization.
A faculty adviser whose function will be to assist,
4.2.2.5.
advise and supervise the organization in the planning,
conduct and evaluation of its activities
4.2.2.5.1. The faculty adviser is selected by the
organization.
It is the organization’s
responsibility to select, approach and gain
the consent of its desired adviser, and
communicate the same to the SAO.
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4.2.2.5.2.
4.2.2.6.
Final approval of the organization’s faculty
adviser, however, rests with the Student
Services Director
A program of proposed activities for the year which
must include all of the following areas:
4.2.2.6.1. Activities which enhance the members’
knowledge and experience in the
organization’s specific area of interest or
specialization
4.2.2.6.2. Activities which support the members’
spiritual
knowledge,
growth
and
development
4.2.2.6.3. Activities which manifest, on a regular and
on-going
basis,
the
organization’s
commitment to the Christian Lasallian
value of caring for the poor
4.2.2.6.3.1. The Student Activities Officer
reserves the right to disapprove any
activity which is deemed frivolous,
wasteful, unnecessary, scandalous
and/or contrary to the values, beliefs
and interests of the institution
and/or the SAO, or in violation of
any of its policies, rules and/or
regulations.
4.2.2.6.3.2. No activity shall be conducted a
week before and during the major
examinations.
4.3. All new organizations classified under the Special Interests Organizations
(SPIN) and Socio-civic and Religious Organizations (SCRO) divisions are
required to pass an oral screening to be conducted by the accreditation
committee as part of accreditation process.
4.4. Accreditation
4.4.1.
To protect the interests of the entire school community, all
student organizations must be accredited by the SAO as official
school organizations. Accreditation indicates that the
organization meets the requirements enumerated above, and that
it can serve as effective means for the students’ development as
persons, and provide effective witness to the Lasallian values of
faith, service and community. It also enables the organization to
access the financial and logistical support that the school
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4.4.2.
provides to accredited student organizations.
The SAO
formulates policies and guidelines for the conduct and evaluation
of the accreditation process.
Once an organization has received accreditation, such status
must be maintained on a continuing basis. Every organization is
subject to monitoring and evaluation by the SAO. Failure to
remain in compliance with relevant policies and guidelines will
result in the organization’s suspension or de-accreditation, as
determined by the SAO.
4.5. Selected Organizations within the SAO
4.5.1. Student Government
The Student Government (SG) is the highest student governing body
of the college department of De La Salle Lipa. It is constituted by
duly elected officers and operates in accordance with its Constitution
and By-Laws, De La Salle Lipa policies, CHED guidelines and
Philippine civil law.
4.5.2. Council of Student Organizations
The Council of Student Organizations (CSO), which is composed
of the heads/presidents of all accredited student organizations,
serves as facilitator, coordinator and liaison between the SAO
and the student organizations.
The CSO also assists the SAO in evaluating the performance of
individual student organizations, and is organized into three
sectors:
4.5.2.1. Professional Organizations (PROF) – Oversee student
organizations which supplement the academic learning of a
specific course.
4.5.2.2. Special Interest Organizations (SPIN) – Administer student
organizations which enhance special interests and talents,
whether in sports or in the arts.
4.5.2.3. Socio-civic and Religious Organizations (SCRO) –
Supervise student organizations which help develop social
consciousness, advocate civic concerns, and/or promote
spiritual growth.
4.5.3. Committee on Elections (COMELEC) is mandated to give life and
meaning to the basic principle that sovereignty resides in the students.
It is responsible for conducting election of all accredited student
organizations.
4.5.4. Council of Student Organizations Advisers
The Council of Student Organizations Advisers (CSOA) comprises
all faculty advisers of accredited student organizations. It promotes
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the development of a strong sense of commitment by providing
professional and moral guidance to the students’ growth and
development. It is achieved by assisting the student organizations in
planning, implementing and evaluating all programs and activities.
The CSOA also assists the SAO in evaluating the performance of
individual student organizations.
4.6. Co-Curricular Activities
Co-curricular activities are those which supplement and enhance
classroom learning through practical experience and exposure to persons,
places and events outside of the classroom. The SAO formulates policies
and guidelines for the conduct, supervision and evaluation of such
activities, for the purpose of protecting the interests of the students, the
school and the wider community.
4.7. Other Student-Related Activities
This refers to student-related activities – such as the freshmen orientation,
the annual school fair, etc. – which serve to improve the students’
experience of the school and maximize opportunities for growth and
development. The SAO formulates policies and guidelines for the
conduct, supervision and evaluation of such activities, for the purpose of
protecting the interests of the students, the school and the wider
community.
Gawad Lasalyano: The Gawad Lasalyano is an award given annually to
recognize deserving and outstanding student leaders, faculty and staff
members who have exhibited exemplary performance in the student
activities. It is also intended to encourage the entire DLSL community to
work towards the realization of the Lasallian mission of teaching minds,
touching hearts and transforming lives.
4.8. General Guidelines for Student Performers, Host and Organizers of
School Events
4.8.1.
4.8.2.
4.8.3.
Students or organizations that are invited, or are intending to
perform during special events should act properly because they
are still covered by the school discipline policies.
Performers (band, vocal solo, choir and others) should not use
vulgar, malicious and indecent words during their performance.
Students who will be modeling are required to get approval from
the Discipline Office or Student Activities Office for the dress
or attire to be used prior to the event.
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4.8.4.
4.8.5.
Performers should adhere to the dress code stated in the
handbook; all uniforms/costumes should be approved by the
Student Activites Office prior to the scheduled performance.
Penalties for failure to follow the above-mentioned guidelines
are:
First Offense
Second Offense
Third Offense
Written warning/suspension of
activities for one month
Suspension of activities for one
semester
Dissolution/Termination of
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SECTION VII
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
VISION
The College Learning Resource Center (CLRC) supports the school’s academic
programs by providing a venue that is conducive to studying, reading book
periodicals, viewing films and other educational electronic resources.
MISSION
Guided with its rules and regulations, the De La Salle Lipa College Learning
Resource Center (CLRC) provides a wide range of library and information
technology resources, serving as responsive partner with faculty, staff and students
in teaching, learning, and research in pursuit of academic excellence.
A. LIBRARY PATRONS
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DLSL students enrolled in the current semester with valid ID
Full time and part time faculty members with endorsements from the
respective Deans and/or Area chairs
DLSL regular employees
Students, faculty and staff of De La Salle schools with valid IDs and
referral letters
Students, faculty and staff of NOCEI member schools
Members of the Brothers Community
Alumni with valid membership card
Visiting users with referral letters/endorsements and IDs
B. ACCESS TO COLLECTION
1. Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) through Concourse library software
offers four different types of searches through the Searching Menu.
1. Easy word
2. Expert search
3. Barcode
4. Study Program
When you have specified your search criteria, select Search to run the query.
Concourse will search the associated fields of each record and find all records with
the specified word. Your search result is displayed.
2. The card catalog is where three main entries are found like the Author card, Title
card and Subject card.
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3. Web OPAC (24/7) from the library homepage www.dlsl.edu.ph.
Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
1. The Library Software is used to search all library materials
2. Alteration of the computers’ setting is not allowed.
3. How to use the OPAC
3.1 Refer on the SCREEN DISPLAY as to the command for
searching library materials. Once in the HELP FILE for the
Concourse OPAC, a system that allows you to search for
items/materials in the library. It includes the following six
searches. If an additional search page appears, continue to
select search categories until you receive/get results list.
3.2. Press the F1 or HELP Button to bring you to the different
search tools you are comfortable to use with:
-Visual Search
-Simple Search
-Study program search
-Easy Word search
-Power search
-Expert search
1.
General Guidelines
Hours of Service
Regular Semesters:
MWF
TTh
Saturday
7:00am – 7:00pm
7:00am – 7:30pm
8:00am – 11:00am
11:00am – 12:00nn (Lunch Break)
12:00nn – 5:00 pm
Semestral and Summer Breaks:
Mon – Fri
Saturday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00 am – 11:00am
11:00am – 12:00nn (Lunch Break)
12:00nn – 5:00pm
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1.1.1.
The general guidelines for the use of the LRC are as follows:
The school ID should be worn at all times while inside the LRC.
School ID with barcode is used for borrowing any library materials. Any
transactions in the LRC need the school ID. The “NO ID-NO
ENTRY” policy is strictly implemented.
1.1.2.
Inappropriate attire is not allowed. Please be guided with the
D. D.O. prescribed dress code. Dress code applies to all areas of the
school campus.
1.1.3.
SILENCE and ORDERLINESS should be maintained. Respect
and courtesy are expected. Do away with loitering and littering.
1.1.4.
Upon entrance at the main library, students are to be counted,
they need to press the numbering machine with their
corresponding college.
1.1.5.
Bags are not allowed inside the book section.
1.1.6.
All books taken from the Book Section should pass through the
Readers Services counter.
1.1.7.
Books are to be used properly. Leaning, writing on them must be
avoided. Mutilation of any library property is strictly prohibited.
Anyone found guilty of such act will be subjected to disciplinary
action.
1.1.8.
Only four students are allowed in one table. Doing art projects is
discouraged.
1.1.9.
Cellular phones and similar electronic devices must be turned off
or put to “silent” mode.
1.1.10. Laptops/I-pad may be used inside the LRC with its own battery
and not the library’s power supply
1.1.11. Food and drinks are strictly prohibited.
1.1.12. The LIBRARY is a place for study and research. Maintaining
QUIET, ORDERLY and CLEAN environment is very much
appreciated.
1.1.13. Bystanders will be advised to leave the LRC so that all
researchers and information seekers can be accommodated.
1.1.14. Wi-Fi access is for learning/research purposes only. Activation is
at the Reader’s Services Counter.
1.1.15. Personal belongings brought in the reading area must be
submitted voluntarily for inspection before leaving the LRC.
1.1.16. Users caught bringing out (theft) library materials without
permission shall be dealt with appropriate disciplinary actions.
1.1.17. For repeated or serious violations of guidelines, the Librarian
may recommend to the Discipline Officer the suspension of any
or all privileges of a student.
1.2 Guidelines for Visiting Users
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1.2.1 Visiting schedules:
1.2.1.1
1.2.1.2
Alumni – Monday to Saturday
Outside researchers – Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
1.3 Procedure
1.3.1
Secure a Pass from the College Lobby Guard.
1.3.2
Present a valid ID and a Referral Letter duly signed by the
Library Head.
1.3.3
If the researcher is using the thesis, he/she needs to proceed to
the fourth floor of Sen. Jose Diokno Bldg. with the Referral
Letter.
1.3.4
Books and periodicals may be borrowed for library and
photocopying use only.
1.3.5
Theses and Management Technology Reports (MTR) are for
library use only and must not be photocopied. Taking of pictures
of any page is prohibited.
1.3.6
For theses section, if the owner wants to have a photocopy of
his/her own thesis, a request letter for photocopy should be
given to the Librarian in-charge together with his/her valid ID
for the request to be granted.
1.3.7
For alumni currently enrolled in other schools, present your
alumni card and /or Referral Letter to the Librarian-in-charge.
1.3.8
Only five researchers per school – per day are accepted.
1.3.9
If the researcher is going to use books, present the Referral
Letter to the person in charge at the Circulation section - ground
floor of Sen. Jose Diokno Bldg.
1.3.10 The Library does not accept outside researchers during
midterms and final exams week.
1.3.11 Dress code applies to outside researchers
1.3.12 Walk-in researchers are not allowed.
1.3.13 The library is closed during Summer
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LRC Section (Ground Floor Diokno Bldg.)
2.1. Readers’ Services/Circulation Section (Ground Floor)
The circulation section provides the following services:
borrowing, returning and renewal of books, reserve book, users education
through library orientation and personal advise, current awareness
through bulletin board display, Pathfinder, Bibliography and Referral
Letter issuance, new acquisitions on display, class reservation, discussion
rooms, library clearance, general reference tools for school administrators,
faculty, staff, students and other Learning Resource Center users.
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2.1.1.
Book Loans
2.1.1.1. All books for home,
library, classroom and
photocopy use must be borrowed at the
Circulation Counter only.
2.1.1.2. Students are allowed to borrow three books at a time: (two
non-reserve and one reserve)
Type of Library books/materials
Bibles including NSTP story books
General circulation
Fiction books
General references like encyclopedias,
almanacs, yearbooks, atlases
Special collection
Brothers (FSC) collections
Teacher’s Reference (TER) Collection
Reserve books
JPIA books
Duration
Library and classroom use only
Two days only - renewable
three times
One week only
Library, classroom and
photocopy use only
Library use only
Library use only
Faculty use only for one week
Library/photocopy use and for
overnight use starts 5:00pm
and must be returned not later
than 9:00am the next day.
One week – For Accountancy
students only
2.1.2.
Photocopying Guidelines
2.1.2.1.
Published materials (Reserve, Filipiniana, General and
Reference Collections)
2.1.2.2.
A teacher may request a single copy of the following
for research or teaching purposes:
2.1.2.2.1.
A chapter from a book
2.1.2.2.2.
An article from a periodical or newspaper
2.1.2.2.3.
A short story, short essay or short poem, whether
or not from a collective work
2.1.2.2.4.
A chart, graph, diagram, drawing, cartoon or
picture from a book, periodicals or newspaper
2.1.2.3.
Allowed to photocopy three books (only parts needed
for class use as mentioned above) at a time for 15minutes. Beyond 15-minutes, if books are not returned,
the amount of Php2.00 pesos per hour shall be
collected and 10.00 pesos per day.
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2.1.2.4.
2.1.2.5.
2.1.2.6.
Unpublished materials include Theses and Management
Technology Report. These unpublished materials are
for library use only.
Photocopying, video and photo shots using cellular
phones, digital/video cameras are not allowed.
Only authors of the unpublished material shall be
allowed to photocopy/reproduce of his/her own work,
provided that the owner shall present a request form
secured from the CLRC circulation section, a letter of
intent address to CLRC Head together with his/her
ID.
2.1.3 Sanctions
The researchers are subject to disciplinary actions once caught.
These sanctions apply to students, faculty, staff and outside
researchers.
First offense:
Oral warning
Second offense: Written warning
Third offense:
Termination from the use of Theses,
FS, MTR, for one semester and
denied request for referral letter.
2.1.4 Overdue Fines and Lost/Damaged Library Materials
Reserve books including NSTP story
books, books photocopied
Non-Reserve/ General circulation books
AV materials/equipment
Lost and/or Damaged Library Materials
Lost and/or damaged Date Due Card
Php2.00/ library hour
Php10.00/ book/ school day
Php2.00/hour
Will be paid for or replace
with the same or with a related
or updated title plus 50.00
processing fee.
Php50.00.
Note: All library accounts must be settled within 30 days.
2.1.5
Discussion Rooms
The College LRC situated in the Annex bldg has eight
discussion rooms. They are intended for small group discussions and
presentations. Each discussion room can accommodate a maximum
of 10 persons.
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2.1.5.1
Guidelines on the Use of Discussion Rooms
The CLRC Annex has eight Discussion Rooms located
on the ground floor and second floor. These rooms serve as a
venue for researchers to discuss and work together.
2.1.5.1.1 The discussion rooms are available for use of all DLSL
students, faculty, and staff.
2.1.5.1.2 Use of the room is limited to a minimum of four
persons and a maximum of 10, depending on which
room is being reserved.
2.1.5.1.3 Use of the rooms is on a first come first served basis.
Those who would want to be assured of a room,
however, may make prior reservations:
2.1.5.1.4 Reservation can be made up to one day before the
intended date of use (at the circulation counter or
through the online booking system)
2.1.5.1.5 The group should choose among themselves a
representative who will make the reservation and will
be the one to surrender the school ID at the Counter
before entering the Discussion Room.
2.1.5.1.6 The group’s representative is allowed to book/reserve
only one discussion room per day.
2.1.5.1.7 Only groups with a minimum of four members
physically present at the specified reservation time shall
be allowed to enter the room.
2.1.5.1.8 The CLRC reserves the right to cancel reservation of
groups who fail to show up within the first 15 minutes
of the scheduled reservation.
2.1.5.1.9 To claim for the key, air conditioning units remote
control the group's representative should present
his/her school ID.
2.1.5.1.10 Use of the room is limited to one hour. Extension of
use may be considered subject to the room’s
availability.
2.1.5.1.11 Users of the room shall be held liable for damages
and/or losses caused by negligent use of the facility.
2.1.5.1.12 The following are highly discouraged inside the
discussion rooms:
2.1.5.1.12.1 Eating
cards/board
games/musical
2.1.5.1.12.2 Playing
instruments
2.1.5.1.12.3 Gambling/bringing in or under the influence
of alcoholic beverages
2.1.5.1.12.4 Leaving personal belongings unattended
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2.1.5.1.12.5
2.1.5.1.12.6
Bringing in of additional chairs and other
pieces of furniture
The CLRC reserves the right to
approve/disapprove use of the discussion
rooms.
2.1.6.
Referral Services
The referral letter is issued to the faculty/staff/students who
need to visit other schools and companies for their research needs. They
need to fill out a request form at the Readers’ Services counter a day
before the scheduled date. Each school has its own schedule and policies
to be followed. Request should be made one day prior to scheduled visit.
2.1.6.1. Unclaimed referral letter/s would mean 30–day suspension of
referral service privileges.
2.1.6.2. During the summer term, referral letters are not issued and
outside researchers are not entertained.
2.1.6.3. A maximum of five persons per school per day can be sent for
research purpose.
2.2. Periodical Section (Fourth floor, Diokno Bldg.)
E. The Periodical Section houses current newspapers, bound and
loose periodicals, newsletters, pamphlets, information file materials.
Researchers visit the area to gather latest information for their research
and studies, and to be updated with current issues and events.
Hours of Service
Regular Semesters:
MWF
TTh
Saturday
7:00am – 8:00pm
7:00am – 8:00pm
7:30am – 5:00pm
12:00nn – 5:00 pm
Semestral and Summer Breaks:
Mon – Fri
Saturday
7:00am – 5:00pm
7:30 am – 5:00pm
2.2.1. Guidelines:
2.2.1.1. Users are expected to wear their School ID and this will be
used in borrowing any library materials.
2.2.1.2. To be counted, users need to log in with the corresponding
college they belong.
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2.2.1.3. Dress code prescribed by the D.O. should be followed.
2.2.1.4. Materials are for inside and photocopy use only
2.2.1.5. Users are expected to observe silence and shows respect to
all library personnel including Working Scholars.
2.2.1.6. Cellular phones and similar electronic devices must be
turned “OFF/silent mode”. Urgent calls should be made
outside the LRC.
2.2.1.7. Laptop can be brought inside the library with its own
battery and not the library’s power supply.
2.2.1.8. Foods and Drinks are not allowed.
2.2.1.9. Users leaving the library should present their personal
belonging at the circulation area for inspection.
2.3. Audio-Visual Section (Third Floor – Diokno bldg.)
This section contains audio-visual materials and equipment that can
be borrowed also for academic-related and co-curricular activities.
Hours of Service
Regular Semesters:
MWF
TTh
7:00am – 7:00pm
7:00am – 7:30pm
Saturday
8:00am – 11:00am
11:00am – 12:00nn (Lunch Break)
12:00nn – 5:00 pm
Semestral and Summer Breaks:
Mon – Fri
8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00 am – 11:00am
11:00am – 12:00nn (Lunch Break)
12:00nn – 5:00pm
2.3.1. Guidelines on Reservations and Borrowing of Video Materials (VCDs
and DVDs)
2.3.1.1. VCDs and DVDs can be borrowed for classroom and home use
only.
2.3.1.2. Faculty members can reserve & borrow the materials for class use
for two weeks provided that he/she will return it each day after use
while materials for home use are good for three days only.
2.3.1.3. Faculty members are allowed to borrow a maximum of three titles
for home use while students are allowed one title only. All of
which are duplicate copies.
2.3.1.4. Reservation and approval on the use of material is on “First Come,
First Served” basis.
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2.3.1.5. Copying of materials is prohibited.
2.3.1.6. Requesting party is responsible for the care of the materials. If
found damaged due to negligence, it will be his/her responsibility.
2.3.1.7. School ID and/or Borrower’s Card is required in every transaction.
2.3.1.8. Materials should be returned on time, otherwise, overdue fines will
be collected at P5.00 per day (faculty) and P10.00 per day
(students).
Note: Students can borrow the material at 5:00pm and should be returned the next school
day not later than 5:00pm
2.3.2. Procedures:
2.3.2.1. Check first the availability of the materials through the On-line
Public Access Catalog (OPAC).
2.3.2.2. Reservation by phone is discouraged. Formal reservation can only
be done at the AV office, third floor of the Sen. Jose Diokno
building.
2.3.2.3. Unconfirmed reservation will be cancelled two days before the date
of use.
2.3.2.4. The AV staff will check the materials once returned before
returning the patron’s ID.
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2.3.3 Guidelines and Procedures on Laptop Reservation and Usage
2.3.3.1 All Laptop units are intended for classroom and official
business use only.
2.3.3.2 The equipment can only be borrowed if approved by the
LRC Head
2.3.3.3 Reservation and approval on the use of equipment is on
“First Come, First Served Basis”.
2.3.3.4 Students and organization’s officers are not allowed to
borrow a unit for their activities except on activity period
(TTH 2:35-3:55pm).
2.3.3.5 Off campus use is not a common practice and must be
cleared with the LRC Head with approved letter and off
campus pass.
2.3.3.6 All saving disk media such as floppy disk, CD, flash drive
and others must be scanned first before opening and using.
2.3.3.7 Presentation can be saved on desktop and must be deleted
after usage.
2.3.3.8 Requesting party is responsible for the care of the
equipment. Once the equipment is damaged, the bearer is
responsible for the repair expense.
2.3.3.9 The AV Librarian/personnel must be properly informed if
reservation will be cancelled.
2.3.3.10 Equipment should be returned on time, if not, there are
corresponding sanctions.
2.3.3.10.1 For Students
2.3.3.10.1.1 Pay overdue fine (P 2.00 per hour)
2.3.3.10.1.2 Submit a Letter of Apology
2.3.3.10.1.3 First offense, one week banned from use and
reservation.
2.3.3.10.1.4 Second offense, two weeks banned from use and
reservation.
2.3.3.10.1.5 Third offense, students will not be allowed to use
and reserve for the whole semester
2.3.4.
Procedures:
2.3.4.1. School ID is needed in every transaction.
2.3.4.2. Undergo an orientation on proper usage of the equipment.
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2.3.4.3. Accomplish a reservation form at the AV Office, third floor of
the Sen. Jose Diokno building.
2.3.4.4. Submit a fully accomplished reservation form to the AV office
for approval/disapproval of the request.
2.3.4.5. Reservation by phone is accepted provided that he/she will fill
out reservation form at the AV office.
2.3.4.6. The AV Librarian/personnel have the right to cancel
unconfirmed reservation.
2.3.4.7. Return the equipment on time. If the AV office is already closed,
the equipment must be surrendered to the Sen. Jose Diokno
building Lobby Guard.
2.3.4.8. The AV staff will check the equipment in the presence of the
borrower once returned before returning the borrower’s ID.
2.3.4.9. Report all technical problems immediately to the AV personnel.
2.3.5.
Guidelines and Procedures on the use of LCD Projector and other
AV Equipment
2.3.5.1. The LCD Projector and other equipment such as overhead
projector (OHP), karaoke, slide projector, Vision visualizer,
microphone/stand, video player, digital camera, portable frequency
transmitter, headsets, and others can be borrowed and used for:
2.3.5.1.1.
classroom (during class hour/period)
2.3.5.1.2.
academic exhibit (maximum of four hours a day only is
allowed)
2.3.5.1.3.
seminar and workshop (as per schedule)
2.3.5.1.4.
student organization’s activities (as per schedule)
2.3.5.1.5.
institutional activities (as per schedule)
2.3.5.1.6.
off campus use (as per schedule) – must submit letter and
Off Campus Pass to LRC Head
Note: The LCD Projector with 5000 lumens can be used only at the Sentrum.
2.3.5.2. Approval on the use of the equipment is on a first-come-firstserved basis.
2.3.5.3. Reservation by phone is accepted, however reservation form must
be filled out for confirmation three days before the date of use.
2.3.5.4. The AV personnel have the right to cancel unconfirmed
reservation.
2.3.5.5. The equipment should be returned on time. If the Audio Visual
office is already closed, surrender the units to the Sen. Jose Diokno
Lobby Guard. Those who will return the equipment late will be
given a sanction.
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2.3.5.5.1.1.
2.3.5.5.1.2.
2.3.5.5.1.3.
2.3.5.5.1.4.
Pay overdue fine (P 2.00 per hour)
Submit letter of apology to the LRC Head.
First offense, one week banned from use and reservation.
Second offense, two weeks banned from use and
reservation.
2.3.5.5.1.5. Third offense, students will not be allowed to use and
reserve for the whole semester.
2.3.5.6. Once the equipment is damaged, the borrower is responsible for
the repair expense. (The AV staff will check the equipment once
returned).
2.3.5.7. All technical problems must be reported immediately to the AV
office.
2.3.6. Procedures:
2.3.6.1. Undergo a 15-minute orientation/demonstration on the use of the
equipment
2.3.6.2. Secure a reservation form from the AV Office located at third
floor of the Sen. Diokno Building and submit it one week before
the date of use.
2.3.6.3. Upon claiming the equipment, the borrower must surrender
his/her School ID to the AV staff and secure a turnstile pass.
2.3.6.4. Requesting party is responsible for the care of the equipment.
2.3.7.
Guidelines on the Use of the Mabini Auditorium, Amphitheater and
Its Facilities
2.3.7.1. Secure and fill out a reservation form from the AV office one week
before the scheduled event. There is a need to include the purpose
for reservation of the room/venue.
2.3.7.2. Approval on the use of the room is on “First Come, First Served”
basis.
2.3.7.3. Unconfirmed reservation two days before the scheduled use of the
venue will be cancelled.
2.3.7.4. Room key, remote of LCDs, air-conditioning units, and computer
cabinet keys can be borrowed from the AV office, third floor of
Senator Jose Diokno Building, if the technician is not around.
2.3.7.5. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the room.
2.3.7.6. Any equipment should be handled with care by shutting down and
unplugging them properly after use.
2.3.7.7. Lights and air-conditioning units should be switched off and
equipment cabinet should be locked before leaving the venue.
2.3.7.8. Any technical problem should be reported immediately to the AV
office at local 257.
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2.3.8.
Guidelines and Procedures on the Use of Installed LCD and
Computer Units
2.3.8.1. Borrow the key and LCD remote control units of LCD projector
from the Nursing Library ground floor of the Mabini Building.
2.3.8.2. Transferring of computer cabinet, computer units, CPU and its
accessories to another room or venue is prohibited.
2.3.8.3. Operate the equipment with care.
2.3.8.4. Do not unplug the VGA cable cord from the computer unit. If the
presentor has his/her own laptop or computer, borrow the LCD
from the AV office to avoid damage of the installed equipment.
2.3.8.5. Make sure to shut down, switch off, and unplug all the equipment
after its usage.
2.3.8.6. Be sure to lock the equipment cabinet properly
2.3.8.7. Report to the personnel at the Nursing Library (local 272) or at the
AV office (loc. 257) any technical problem that will arise.
2.3.8.8. Return the key and remote control units to the Nursing Library. If
the Nursing Library is already closed, surrender the units to the
Sen. Jose Diokno Lobby Guard.
2.3.8.9. In case you need the equipment and your assigned classroom does
not have the said equipment, swapping of room will be allowed
only if it is not being used. Proper coordination with the assigned
faculty is important.
2.3.9.
Guidelines on the use of Audio Visual Rooms and its Facilities
2.3.9.1. Secure a reservation form from the AV office one week before the
scheduled event (the AV personnel will check first the availability
of the venue before issuing the reservation form).
2.3.9.2. AV rooms are exclusive for film viewing only.
2.3.9.3. Submit a fully accomplished reservation forms three days before
the scheduled use of the venue. Approval on the use of the room is
on First-Come-First-Served basis.
2.3.9.4. The AV personnel have the right to cancel unconfirmed
reservation. Telephone reservation is accepted but he/she will still
fill-out reservation forms for confirmation.
2.3.9.5. Operate the equipment with care.
2.3.9.6. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the room.
2.3.9.7. Installed equipment and accessories should not be transferred to
another room or venue.
2.3.9.8. Make sure to shut down, and unplug all the equipment after its
usage.
2.3.9.9. Switch off the lights and air-conditioned units before leaving the
room.
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2.3.9.10. Report to the AV technician or AV personnel at the AV office any
technical problem that will arise and was encountered.
2.3.10. Guidelines on the Use of the AB Communication Equipment
2.3.10.1. The equipment of the AB Communication Department such as
headset, lapel microphone, camera microphone, camera tripod,
digital camera, videocam, SLR camera, tape recorder, boom
microphone, LED projector, and crane are exclusive for AB
Communication and AB Multimedia Arts students and faculty
only. The equipment are for academic purposes only and NOT for
personal use. Co-workers and students from other departments
may borrow the equipment only if they are not used by the
Communication Department and upon approval of the
Communication Dept. Chair.
2.3.10.2. Students and faculty/staff should file a temporary reservation at
the AV office at least three days prior to intended date of use.
2.3.10.3. Reservation by phone is not accepted because he/she must specify
personally the equipment needed.
2.3.10.4. Reservation forms should also be secured and accomplished. It
must be approved by the Communication Department Chair and
the CLRC Head. An approved request letter (especially for a whole
day reservation) must be attached when submitted to the AV
Office.
2.3.10.5. Generally, equipment must be used within the DLSL campus only.
In case there will be a need to bring the equipment outside the
campus, the borrower must submit a formal request letter
approved by the Communication Department Chair and the CLRC
Head. He/she must also accomplish an “Off Campus Pass of
Equipment”.
2.3.10.6. Approval on the use of the equipment is on a first-come-firstserved basis.
2.3.10.7. The AV personnel have the right to cancel unconfirmed
reservation.
2.3.10.8. Upon claiming the equipment, the borrower must surrender his
school ID to the AV staff and secure a temporary pass. For
faculty/staff, their library borrower’s card should be surrendered
upon claiming the reserved equipment.
2.3.10.9. Cassette tapes, video tapes, batteries (AA), and memory card are to
be provided by the borrower.
2.3.10.10. If the borrower is not yet familiar with the use of the equipment,
the Communication Department AV Technician will give an
orientation on the proper use of the equipment.
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2.3.10.11. Lending/endorsing equipment to other user is strictly
prohibited.
2.3.10.12. The equipment should be returned on time. A sanction will be
given for those who will return the equipment beyond the
prescribed date.
2.3.10.12.1. For Students
2.3.10.12.1.1. Pay overdue fine (P 2.00 per hour)
2.3.10.12.1.2. Submit letter of apology to the AV personnel.
2.3.10.12.1.3. First offense: One week banned for use and reservation.
2.3.10.12.1.4. Second offense: Two weeks banned for use and
reservation.
2.3.10.12.1.5. Third offense: students will not be allowed to use and
reserve for the whole semester.
2.3.10.13. Requesting party is responsible for the care of the equipment.
Once the equipment is damaged or lost, the borrower is
responsible for the repair expense or replacement (The AV staff
will check the equipment once returned).
2.3.10.14. All technical problems must be reported immediately to the AV
office.
2.4. Internet Laboratory (Fourth Floor – Diokno bldg)
2.4.1.
Guidelines on the Use of the Internet Laboratory
2.4.1.1. Students should sign on the form completely for their reservation
within a particular time slot once. Signing up more than once is
prohibited because students are allowed to only one session a day to
give others a chance to use the internet. Extension on the use of
internet will only be allowed if the computer unit is still available after
the session.
2.4.1.2. If the students who had signed-up for a particular time slot come 15
minutes late, the slot will be given to any walk-in student who wants
to use the internet.
2.4.1.3. Computer units assigned to the faculty and staff are not allowed for
students’ use.
2.4.1.4. Students must present their school ID once the personnel assigned
starts checking during the session.
2.4.1.5. Eating, drinking, loitering and unnecessary discussions are strictly
prohibited. Staying inside the internet laboratory without any
computer available for use is also prohibited.
2.4.1.6. Opening of restricted/pornographic web sites and playing online
games are not allowed. Changing of air conditioner and computer
settings is also not allowed.
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2.4.1.7. After the session ends, internet users should close all the programs to
give way to the next users. Bags will be inspected before leaving the
laboratory.
2.4.1.8. Wearing of inappropriate attire (e.g. sando, plunging neckline, halter
tops, cycling shorts, pants which are not full length, shorts, clothes
with frayed hems, tattered jeans, slippers, sleeveless shirts, mini-skirts,
hanging and off-shoulders blouses, and other revealing attire) is not
allowed.
2.4.1.9. All technical problems should be addressed to the
Internet Laboratory Clerk or to any personnel on duty.
2.4.1.10. Violators of the Internet Laboratory policies will be
sanctioned according to the discipline provisions of the
College Student Handbook.
2.4.1.10.1. Installation of any software is not allowed.
2.4.1.10.2. Printing searched documents is allowed for 2.00/page
for black and 3.00/page for colored printing.
2.4.2.
Guidelines on How to Use EBSCOhost (online subscription)
2.4.2.1. While inside the campus, students should:
2.4.2.1.1.
Go to www.dlsl.edu.ph
2.4.2.1.2.
Click the “library” link in the left side of the screen
2.4.2.1.3.
Under College of Learning Resources Center, click “Online
Subscriptions” link.
2.4.2.1.4.
A window will pop-up, then click the link of EBSCO.
2.4.2.1.4.1. Log-in the user ID and password given by the LRC personnel.
2.4.2.1.4.2. Click the EBSCO service needed.
2.4.2.1.4.3. To search within a single database, click the database name.
To select more than one database to search, click the boxes
next to the database and click continue.
2.4.2.1.4.4. You can now start by typing the key word in the text box then
click “search”.
2.4.2.1.4.5. Create a personalized EBSCO account for an easier access of
the searched article/s.
2.4.2.2. While outside the campus:
2.4.2.2.1.
Go to http://search.ebscohost .com
2.4.2.2.2.
Type the username and password. (ask the librarian for the
username and password)
Click the link of EBSCO service you want to use.
2.4.2.2.3.
2.4.2.2.4.
To search within a single database, click the database name. To
select more than one database to search, check the boxes next to
the databases and click Continue.
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2.4.2.2.5.
You can now start by typing the key word in the text box then
click “search”.
2.4.3
Guidelines on the use of ProQuest online database
2.4.3.1 Go to www.dlsl.edu.ph
2.4.3.2 Click the “library” link on the left side of the screen
2.4.3.3 Under College of Learning Resources Center, click “Online
Subscriptions” link.
2.4.3.4 Click on the ProQuest link and type in the user ID and password
(please get the user ID and password to the Internet Lab clerk or
clerical assistant on duty)
2.4.3.5 You can now start by typing the key word in the text box then click
“search”.
2.5.
Nursing Library
Library Hours
Regular Semesters:
MWF
7:00am – 6:00pm
TTh
7:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday
8:00am – 11:00am
11:00am – 12:00nn (Lunch Break)
12:00nn – 5:00 pm
Semestral and Summer Breaks:
Mon – Fri
8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00 am – 11:00am
11:00am – 12:00nn (Lunch Break)
12:00nn – 5:00pm
The Nursing Library is located at the second floor of the CLRC Annex
bldg. Non- Nursing students are also welcome in this library.
It has varied collections such as books, journals, magazines,
encyclopedias, information files, charts and theses, which support the
Nursing curriculum.
2.5.1.
Guidelines:
2.5.1.1. SILENCE and ORDERLINESS must be observed. Discussions
should be made outside the Nursing Library.
2.5.1.2. Loitering and littering are not allowed inside the library.
2.5.1.3. Bags are to be deposited at the depository area.
2.5.1.4. Guidelines on Book Loans at the College Learning Resource Center
are also observed in the Nursing Library.
2.5.1.5. On returning of materials:
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Borrowed materials from Nursing Library such as books,
journals magazines, newspapers and AV equipment, should be
returned only in the Nursing Library to avoid problems of lost
and/or damaged materials and in recording your transactions.
However, if the library is closed due to some unexpected
reasons, please follow these guidelines:
2.5.1.6. For borrowed books, journals, magazines and newspapers, either for
home-use or photocopy use – borrowers should proceed to the
College Learning Resource Center at the ground floor of Sen. J.
Diokno Bldg. and/or coordinate with them about the borrowed
materials.
2.5.1.6.1. For borrowed AV Equipment (LCD, OHP, Karaoke, Keys and
Remote Control Units) – borrowers should leave the equipment
at the custody of the guard-on-duty at the lobby of Sen. J.
Diokno Bldg. and get the ID from the Nursing Library as soon
as it opens.(Reservations on Mini-Auditorium and Amphitheater
are held at the AV office at the third Floor, Sen Diokno Bldg.)
2.5.1.7. Food and drinks are prohibited inside the Nursing Library.
2.6. Law Library (Second floor, Mabini bldg. Rm. 207)
Schedule of service:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m
Saturday
8:00 am– 11:00 am
The Law library is located at the second floor of the Mabini
building beside the College of Law office. It is open from 7:00 am-7:30pm
from Mondays-Fridays and 8:00 am-5:00 pm on Saturdays except for
holidays and semestral breaks.
Considered as a “special library”, law students are the priority
clients. However, non-law students may be and are accommodated
provided they follow the existing guidelines of the office and with certain
limitations.
2.6.1.
LIBRARY HOLDINGS
The Law library has an updated collection of SCRA, Phil.
Reports books and journals which support the Juris Doctor Program of
the College of Law. Part of the collection came from direct and regular
purchases as well as donation from generous patrons and institutions.
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RECTO COLLECTION
A remarkable vintage collection of books and journals used by
Don Claro M. Recto himself, the great Batangueno lawyer and nationalist,
adorns a special area.
2.6.3.
INTERNATIONAL LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY
COLLECTION
A wide collection of books about the following disciplines is
available:
2.6.3.1. Comparative Law
2.6.3.2. International Organizations
2.6.3.3. International Human Rights Law
2.6.3.4. Public Policy
2.6.3.5. Governance
2.6.4.
ARRANGEMENT OF BOOKS
2.6.4.1. Supreme Court Reports Annotated (SCRA) and Philippine
Reports are arranged chronologically in the shelves.
2.6.4.2. General Reference Books are specially arranged according to codes
corresponding to the eight bar subject areas;
CML – Commercial law
CRL — Criminal law
CVL – Civil law
LBL – Labor and Social Legislation
LJE — Legal and Judicial Ethics
PIL — Political and International law
RML — Remedial law
TXL — Taxation law
GUIDELINES
2.6.5.
2.6.5.1. Researchers are requested to log in their name on the sheet provided
at the circulation counter before entering the library.
2.6.5.2. SILENCE and ORDERLINESS should always be observed.
Discussions are to be done at the College of Law discussion room
provided at the second floor, Noli Bldg..
2.6.5.3. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the library.
2.6.5.4. Researchers may bring their bags inside the library, however, loss of
any personal belongings is not a liability of law library personnel.
2.6.5.5. On Borrowing of Books
NO HOME/CLASSROOM USE OF BOOKS
2.6.5.5.1.
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2.6.5.5.1.1.
2.6.5.5.1.2.
2.6.5.5.1.3.
2.6.5.5.1.4.
All books either for inside reading/library use or photocopy
should be coursed through the library personnel. (Leave your
ID and secure a photocopy pass)
All General Reference books, Supreme Court Reports
Annotated (SCRA), Philippine Reports and other case digest
are for inside reading/library use and photocopy only.
Maximum of six books for Law students and three books for
non-law student and other researchers maybe photocopied,
limited to one hour only.
Law students and other researchers shall be charged a fine of
2.00 pesos per hour if he/she fails to return the book within
the time allotted.
2.6.5.5.2.
For Faculty
Faculty members of the College of Law may borrow
three basic reference books and textbooks for home use for a
period of one semester subject to return/renewal at the end of
every term.
2.7. Lipasalliana Archives
This is where DLSL institutional records, documents, publications,
memorabilia MTR /Theses/FS and other Lasallian collections with
historical value for research preservation and posterity. Archival materials
are for room use only. All researchers are requested to register, providing
their name, address, signature, student or other identification number, and
their research topic.
It is advised to contact the Lipasalliana Archives in advance of the
intended visit and indicate the nature of the archival materials or records
you want to consult. This will reduce delays and inconvenience.
Hours of Service:
Monday to Friday
8:00am-5:00pm
2.7.1. Guidelines and Procedures
2.7.1.1.
All researchers must present their school ID and register at
the desk upon entering.
2.7.1.2.
Only papers or note cards are allowed inside the
Lipasalliana research room.
2.7.1.3.
Smoking, drinking or eating in the research room are not
allowed.
2.7.1.4.
All materials in Lipasalliana are for room use only. In case
some of these materials would be photocopied, the users
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2.7.1.5.
2.7.1.6.
2.7.1.7.
2.7.1.8.
2.7.1.9.
2.7.1.10.
must submit the photocopying request form attached the
letter of request to the Lipasalliana staff.
Researchers are only allowed to borrow two kinds of
materials at a time.
Use of legal documents of the institution is subject to the
approval of the President.
All donated materials automatically become a property of
De La Salle Lipa, Lipasalliana.
The Archivist reserves the right to withhold any privileges
of the users upon violation of the set guidelines in the use
of Lipasalliana.
Lipasallina is an extension of the library and is covered by
the general library guidelines as stated in this provision.
Leave all personal belongings except valuables at the
registration desk.
2.7.2. Issuance and return of archival documents
2.7.2.1.
User and/or borrower must fill out a request form for the
materials he/she needs.
2.7.2.2.
All archival materials will be examined before and after use.
The user is responsible for the material(s) issued, and is
liable for loss and damage.
2.7.2.3.
The person requesting access to restricted materials must
contact the personnel imposing the restrictions through a
written letter for the records creator.
2.7.3. Publication of Materials from the Lipasalliana Archives
2.7.3.1.
Request to publish documents must be referred to the
records creator.
2.7.3.2.
Information or text derived from Lipasalliana Archives
must be acknowledged.
2.7.4.
Theses Collections
THESIS, MTR, FS are for inside use only and cannot be
photocopied. Taking pictures of any part of these documents is
prohibited.
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SECTION VIII
ACADEMIC ADVISER
The general responsibility of the Academic Adviser is to help students obtain
maximum benefits from their educational experience by helping them understand
the opportunities that the College offers.
Specifically, an academic adviser is expected to fulfill the following:
1. Be available to students on a regular basis and be conscientious about posting
and adhering to a schedule of office hours for advising conferences. This is
especially important during registration and dropping/ adding periods.
2. Establishes rapport and genuine relationships with advisees.
3. Discusses long- range educational and vocational goals and assist in planning
appropriate academic programs.
4. Helps resolve difficulties through referrals and attendance to seminars, trainings,
tutorial sessions, consultations and academic support activities. Be aware of
resources and opportunities available to facilitate in-class and extra- curricular
learning. Examples include involvement in campus clubs, organizations and
activities.
5. Knows about and make use of available resources which may answer questions
on academic and non- academic policies and procedures.
6. Knows about resource person to whom students may be referred for
information and advice (e.g. Dean’s Office, Registrar’s Office, Department/
Area Chairs’ Office, Guidance Office, and Learning Resource Center).
7. Be informed about personal counseling programs available through the
Guidance Office in the event that referral is necessary.
8.
Sends occasional invitations to advisees encouraging them to come in for
discussions.
9. Helps students in their decision-making processes related to course choices,
vocational indecision, personal problems, etc.
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SECTION IX
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
1.
Definition
Student publication refers to newspapers, newsletters, magazines, journals,
hand-outs or other periodical – whether printed, mimeographed or
photocopied – that are independently published by the students to meet their
needs.
2.
Objectives of Student Publications
Student Publications shall be utilized to meet the following objectives:
2.1. Serve as media of responsible communication in the school
community
2.2. Train students in the basic mechanism and technical skills in mass
communication and media organization management
2.3. Develop dynamic student leadership
2.4. Advocate social consciousness and responsibility
2.5. Advance students’ rights and responsibilities as well as promote their
general welfare
3.
Official Student Publications
The Lavoxa Group of Publications composed of the Lavoxa
Tabloid/Broadsheet, Umalohokan Newsletter, L Magazine and Utak Berde
Literary Folio is the official college student publication of De La Salle Lipa.
The Lavoxa Group of Publications is independent of the Student
Government and the Council of Student Organizations but may work with the
two in activities where they have common objectives.
4.
Qualifications and Selection of Staff Members
Members of the Lavoxa Group of Publications shall be selected through a
competitive examination to be administered by a screening committee.
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
4.1. Must be officially enrolled at De La Salle Lipa with a minimum load
of 15 units
4.2. Must not be a member of any campus publications or officer of the
Student Government/Council of Student Organization
4.3. Must be of good moral standing
4.4. Must pass the written and oral evaluations administered by the
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screening committee
The publications’ editors and other set of officers will be selected by the end
of the school-year through a separate competitive examination and
performance evaluation.
5.
Publications Adviser
The school shall appoint the Publications Adviser based on nominees
submitted by the editorial board. The function of the publications adviser shall
be one of technical guidance.
6.
Financing Student Publications
Printing and other expenses of the Lavoxa Group of Publications will be
financed through the publication fees collected from each college student
upon enrollment at De La Salle Lipa and from contributions, donations, grants
or advertisements.
The amount of publication fee shall be determined by the editorial board upon
consultation with the appropriate committee on school fees. Publication fees
will be collected by the school’s Financial Resource Development Office and
kept in a depository fund. As provided in RA 7079 (Campus Journalism Act of
1991), such fund cannot be spent for any other purposes. Periodic financial
reports will be provided to Lavoxa.
The editorial board, with the assistance of the publication adviser, shall prepare
the student publication budget for each school year.
7.
Printing of Publications
The editorial board and the school’s Purchasing Office shall select an official
printing/publishing house following the school’s bidding rules and procedures.
8.
Other Provisions
The student publications shall formulate their respective editorial policies and
operational procedures consistent with the provisions of RA 7079 and other
laws pertaining to the mass media.
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SECTION X
STUDENT BUSINESS AND INCUBATION CENTER (SBIC)
Mission
Student Business Incubation Center (SBIC) is responsible for harnessing the
potentials and interests of DLSL STUDENTS in various fields of specialization
and concretizing these interests and potentials into financially viable entrepreneurial
activities.
It provides opportunities and venue for employment for students while studying
and practical application and translation of the concepts and principles they learn in
the classroom into action oriented and practical activities.
1. Guidelines
Services and Opportunities are the objectives of the Student Business Incubation
Center (SBIC). SBIC is gradually moving into viable directions in support of the
DLSL President’s Management Agenda to achieve the mission of the institution to
teach minds, touch hearts and transform lives and embrace educational excellence,
academic competence, scholarliness and innovation.
SBIC is dedicated to promoting customer or client service; expanding staff and
service providers performance and service capacity; using strategic approaches to
management and providing a high-quality workplace for the Client and Service
Providers
2. Tutorial Services
SBIC Tutorial Services provides educational opportunities necessary for effective
tutorial assistance.
The Center offers: Individual Tutoring for Pre-elementary, Elementary, High
School and College students.
The Student Tutors demonstrate techniques for:
• Keeping pace with assignments; improving skills in studying,
• Taking notes, preparing tests, and
• Interpersonal communication and managing time effectively.
Student Tutors are college students who have outstanding academic records and
highly recommended by faculty and administrators. They are selected on the basis
of their performance in the subjects they tutor, their communication skills, and
their ability to relate to other students in a positive and supportive manner.
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Tutors are required to attend training sessions that are conducted by the
faculty/mentors and other professionals. In addition, tutors are assigned to work
with faculty advisors/mentors to enhance tutorial strategies.
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SECTION XI
OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS (ORP)
1. Data Management Assistance Program (DMAP)
The program aims to provide undergraduate and graduate students with data
management assistance through professional statistical services from the College
accredited group of statisticians.
1.1. Services Provided by a Statistician
1.1.1. choosing the appropriate statistical analysis for the study design and
data
1.1.2. providing written interpretation of statistical analysis (Interpretation should
be integrated to the statistical output.)
1.1.3. assistance in writing the statistical methods and results sections of the
paper
1.1.4. involvement in survey development and data collection from the
beginning to ensure validity and usefulness of the data
1.1.5. determining the type and size of the sample group
1.2. Procedures in Seeking Professional Statistical Services
To ensure quality of this service, the following set of procedures serves as a guide:
*Students fill-out DMAP request form
ORP presents request to statistician
Statistician accepts requests
ORP notifies students of acceptance of
request
Statistician works on the request
**Students pay prescribed services
fee to the Accounting Office
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***ORP issues clearance for
services fee check release
Notes:
* DMAP form is available at ORP.
** Student should have settled services fee payment before release of paper/data. Student should
submit to ORP photocopy of official receipt.
***Services fee clearance will be issued after full paper has been accepted and approved by the panelists.
1.3. Professional Services Fee
Details are available at the Office of Research and Publications.
1.4. Other Important Reminders
To speed up the process, students must take note of the following:
1.4.1.
1.4.2.
1.4.3.
1.4.4.
All data should have been tabulated by the student based on
prescribed coding by the statistician.
Tabulated data should be submitted to the statistician in soft copy.
Indicate in the soft copy student’s name, address and contact
numbers.
Other pertinent document/information that statistician may require
should be provided by the student.
2. Editing and Lay-Out Services Program (ELSP)
The program aims to provide undergraduate and graduate students with thesis
editing and lay-out assistance through professional services from the College
accredited group of editors.
2.1. Services Provided by an Editor
2.1.1.
2.1.2.
2.1.3.
2.1.4.
correcting spelling and grammatical errors
reviewing lay-out and format of the written material based on
prescribed standard
correcting labeling and page referencing of tables and figures
ensuring correct page sequencing
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2.2. Procedures in Seeking Professional Editing Services
To ensure quality of this service, the following set of procedures serves as
a guide:
*Students fill-out ELSP request form
ORP presents request to editor
Editor accepts requests
ORP notifies students of acceptance of request
Editor works on the request
** Students pay prescribed services fee to the Accounting
Office
***ORP issues clearance for services fee check release
Notes:
*ELSP form is available at ORP.
**Student should have settled services fee payment before release of edited paper. Student should
submit to ORP photocopy of official receipt.
***Services fee clearance will be issued after full paper has been accepted and approved by the panelists.
2.3. Professional Services Fee
2.3.1. Details of professional services fee are available at the Office of
Research and Publications.
2.3.2. Preliminary and back-end pages are not included in the counting of
number of pages.
2.3.3. Additional payment is recommended based on the quality of English
grammar used in the thesis. It is the editor who determines the
category of the paper.
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2.4. Other Important Reminders
2.4.1. Provide hard and soft copies of your thesis. Thesis for editing should
be submitted in hard copy that is neither bound nor stapled.
2.4.2. Print only on one side of the paper. Papers printed back-to- back will
not be read.
2.4.3. Submit completed paper with all the pages numbered.
2.4.4. Place your paper in a folder with a clasp or secure the pages with a large
binder clip.
2.4.5. Write your name, contact number and e-mail address on the lower
right hand corner of the folder.
2.4.6. After the editor checks the thesis, he/she will provide the student a list
of corrections. All revisions on the lists of corrections must be made by
the student before rechecking by the editor.
2.4.7. The editor will see to it the corrections are incorporated in the revised
draft.
2.4.8. Editor is expected to fully read and review the paper before oral
presentation.
2.4.9. A certification will be issued by the ORP to certify completed editing
tasks. The editor can now request payment.
2.4.10. Edited thesis can only be claimed if student has settled the payment.
Notes:
1. The Editor will not be responsible for any corrections pertaining to conceptual material covered
within the paper and is not required to advise on any aspects of the research, data analysis,
literature review, or methodology.
2. All substantive and conceptual guidance will be and should be given by the thesis adviser.
3. The extent and the nature of the professional editorial assistance that may be given in the
preparation of a thesis do not cover the publishing process, conventions and industry practice.
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SECTION XII
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
Mission
The National Service Training Program (NSTP) aims for a holistic formation of
Lasallian students through community service learning. It upholds the concept of
“learning by serving” through molding students to become Doers, Learners,
Sharers and Leaders who work for and with the community.
Vision
We, at NSTP, envision students to carry on the flame of community service even
after taking the course.
De La Salle Lipa implements the National Service Training Program (NSTP) as a
curriculum requirement for all college students under Republic Act (RA) 9163. It is
intended to make the Lasallian youth conscious of their role in nation-building. It
reminds them that it is the responsibility of all citizens to contribute to the stability
and security of the state through civil and/or military service.
1. The NSTP Components:
1.1. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) refers to the program component or
activities contributory to the general welfare and the betterment of life for the
members of the community or the enhance of its facilities, especially those
devoted to improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship,
safety, recreation, and moral of the citizenry and other social welfare services.
1.2. Literacy Training Service (LTS)
Literacy Training Service (LTS) refers to the program component designed to
train students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out-ofschool youths and other segments of society in need of their services.
1.3. Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) refers to the program component,
institutionalized under Sections 38 and 39 of Republic Act No. 7077, designed
to provide military training to tertiary level students in order to motivate, train,
organize and mobilize them for national defense preparednes.The ROTC
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component is designed to provide military training in order to motivate, train,
organize, and mobilize students for national defense preparedness.ROTC may
be offered in De La Salle Lipa provided that there are at least 350 student
cadets enrolled in the course. (RA 9163, Rule 3, Section 4e)
2.
NSTPone is a course designed to enhance the civic consciousness of the
students by developing the value of service and commitment for the welfare of
life of the members of community. It gives the students an overview of their
role in nation building and develops their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual
and social well being needed to be able to render fruitful and meaningful
service to their community in accordance with the Lasallian Core Values (Faith,
Service & Communion in Mission). The course aims to orient, form and train
students to be involved in programs or activities contributory to the general
welfare and betterment of life for the members of the community or the
enhancement of its facilities (RA No. 9163, Section 3,d). It includes lectures,
film viewing and review, group sharing and discussions, Community Service
Learning (CSL) and other social services. There are lecture sessions focusing
on the required common module topics pursuant to RA 9136, which include
citizenship training, drug education, environmental protection, disaster risk
reduction and management, national security concerns and peace education.
There are also short-term field exposures to apply the concepts and theories
learned.
3.
NSTPwo is a course designed for Community Service Learning (CSL) to realize
the aims of Community Immersion. It is an important requirement of NSTP
prescribed to students, male and female in private and public higher education
institutional and technical-vocational schools (RA 9163, Sec 7). It is the
practicum-based element of NSTP where lessons learned and acquired in
NSTPone are applied in the enhancement of trainees’ capabilities, civic
consciousness and defense preparedness in the service of the nation.
Community Service Learning (CSL) is a strategy of Community immersion to
imbibe among the NSTP trainees a better understanding and realization of the
different community concerns through exposure on actual life situations
specially deprived, depressed, and unprivileged (DDU) communities. These
experiences will allow them to integrate with other people who may facilitate
them to undergo certain changes that will make them civic-conscious and
socially responsible citizens.
Through the CWTS & LTS components, NSTPtwo aims to strengthen the
students’ active participation and involvement in the programs and activities
intended to uplift the different dimensions of development in the community
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in accordance with the Lasallian Core Values (Faith, Service & Communion in
Mission).
4. Deployment Areas
Students enrolled in NSTP are deployed to different communities within
Batangas and nearby provinces.
5. Course Duration Schedule
The NSTP-CWTS and LTS shall be undertaken for two semesters, credited
for three units per semester for 54-90 hours per semester. (RA 9163, Rule 3,
Section 6a)
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SECTION XIII
LANGUAGE LEARNING CENTER
The Language Learning Center (LLC) of De La Salle Lipa was established in
School Year 2007-2008. Supportive of the School’s mission and created under the
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research, its primary goal is to
address the felt need for a learning assistance program towards enabling foreign or
international students and/or returning Filipino enrollees a greater chance to finish
their respective degree programs, or simply, maximize their learning opportunities
during their stay at De La Salle Lipa.
This goal is extended to include takers of non-credit English or Filipino learning
sessions in the College Division. An incidental yet significant feature of the
Language Learning Center is the fostering of Filipino Culture while creating an
atmosphere of sharing and respect of others’ culture as well.
Specifically, the Center intends to facilitate or enhance the learning of:
A. Filipino Language – for the returning Filipino students who, upon coming
back home, finds coping-up in Filipino and Social Science subjects (taught
in Filipino) too challenging. Foreign or international students needing to
pass or are interested in said subjects are likewise included.
B. English Language – for which it serves as a second or foreign language.
In the College Division, an English Proficiency Program (EPP) for Local Students
started last April 14, 2012 and a number of short-term non-credit courses i.e.
Bridge-all under Special Programs are offered.
Implementation Approaches/Highlights
Foreign students, after accommodation or admission by the Institutional
Admissions and Testing Office, are interviewed at the Office of the Language
Learning Center. Their language-related needs are thus initially assessed. Likewise,
their reading/grammar proficiency levels are determined. Achievement Tests, if so
demanded especially for those who have had tutorial sessions will be administered.
Based on the results of the test, feedback and interview, appropriate program will
be given. Availability of tutors and clientele’s schedule are taken into consideration.
Tutors can come from DLSL.
Key Elements of Language Learning Center
At the Language Learning Center, we:
• Know our students well enough
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•
Develop programs around well-defined terminal performance objectives
and goals, communicating the same to learners, their parents/guardians or
their sponsoring agencies
Develop a core of mentors who can:
- work in synergy or collaboration with each other
- sustain students’ motivation to learn
- provide constructive feedback/assessment
- use and recommend needs-appropriate books and other learning
resources
- keep learning environment as flexible and enjoyable as possible
- customize services if necessary
Note: DLSL is authorized by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students.
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SECTION XIV
CALAMITY DRILLS
To safeguard the welfare of the entire DLSL community, regular
calamity drills are conducted under the supervision of the Discipline
Office.
1.
Drill Proper
1.1.
Calamity Signal
The calamity drill signal will be announced twice through the Public
Address (PA) system, followed by 10 consecutive sets of three short bell
rings.
Sample Calamity Announcement:
“Attention, there is a [fire on the first floor, Jose Rizal Cluster - Noli].
All students should avoid [the first floor , Jose Rizal Cluster - Noli] in
evacuating. This is [not] a drill.”
The specific wording of the announcement will vary depending on the
type of calamity and its location.
1.2.
Drill Behavior
The subject teachers and the class officers are expected to maintain order
during the drill. Avoid panic and keep noise to a minimum. In case of an
actual calamity, noise must be minimized to be able to hear others who
need help.
1.3.
Drill Procedures
1.3.1.
1.3.2.
1.3.3.
Students should line-up in pairs – male students in one
line and female students in the other – directly in front
of their classroom.
Partners should see each other until they reach the
assembly area.
The Class Mayor will lead his/her class in going to the
assembly area. The other class officers should disperse
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1.3.4.
1.3.5.
1.4.
throughout the line. In the absence of the class mayor,
the next ranking officer should take over.
A student with no partner should be at the end of the
line with the teacher. The teacher is at the end of the
line for him/her to monitor and ensure that there is
order as the class proceeds to the assembly area.
Students should maintain their lines at the assembly
area for the checking of attendance. The checking of
attendance will be done by the teachers handling the
class on that particular time.
Drill Path
The following are the drill paths for the different buildings. However, these
may vary depending on the safety and security conditions of the drill paths.
1.4.1.
Jose Rizal Clusters
Classes at the third and fourth floors of the Jose Rizal clusters
buildings should use the ramp in evacuating the building, while
those on the first and second floors should use the stairs.
1.4.2.
Sen. Jose Diokno Building
Classes at the fifth and fourth floors of the Sen. Jose Diokno
Building should use the fire exit, while those at the third floor of
the library should use the stairs and/or the main entrance in
evacuating the building. Elevators should not be used, even for
drills.
1.4.3.
Claro M. Recto Building
Classes at the Claro M. Recto Building should use the nearest
staircase in evacuating the building.
1.4.4.
Gregorio Zara Building
Classes at the Gregorio Zara Building should use either the fire
exit or the door going to the entrance in abandoning the building.
The class may be divided into two, to facilitate evacuation
through both exits. Upon reaching the assembly point, the
teacher and the class officers should re-assemble the class.
Mabini Building
Classes on the basement to the third floor should use
the stairs while classes at the fourth up to the seventh floor
should use the ramp proceeding to the back exit passing through
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the Jose Rizal Clusters. Elevators should not be used, even for
drills.
Classes coming out from Sen. Jose Diokno Building and Jose Rizal
Clusters should proceed to the football and baseball fields using the track
oval gate. Classes coming from Claro M. Recto Building using the stairs
going down to the faculty restroom, should use the covered walk while
those using the stairs by the Duplo Room should pass through the
SENTRUM parking area in proceeding to their respective assembly areas.
1.5.
Evacuation Time
All buildings should be evacuated in two to five minutes.
1.6.
Procedures at the Points
1.6.1
Selected members of the faculty will be tasked with
maintaining order at each assembly area. Teachers are
required to take the attendance of their students within
15 minutes, and to help maintain order at the assembly
area.
1.6.2.
Irregular students taking advanced subjects at the time
of the drill should remain with that class in proceeding
to its assembly area to avoid confusion in the checking
of attendance. For example, a third year student taking
an advance fourth year accounting class at the time of
the drill should remain with the fourth year accounting
class in proceeding to its assembly area.
The assembly area for the college will be at the football
1.6.3.
field. However, this may vary depending on the safety
and security conditions of the assembly area. The
fourth and third year students’ assembly area is the
parking area in front of the St. John Baptist De La Salle
statue, second year students at the football field, and
first year students at the baseball diamond.
1.6.4.
Teachers have 15 minutes to check the attendance of
their class at the assembly area.
1.6.5.
The Discipline Officers, and selected faculty members
will be tasked to check the buildings to verify if
everyone has vacated the buildings.
After the inspection, students will have to wait for the
1.6.6.
declaration of Safety and Security Officer that
everything is clear and it is safe to go back before they
return to their classrooms for the resumption of
classes.
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1.6.7.
Once the classes have settled in their respective rooms,
the Discipline Officers will take note of those who are
present in the class but who were absent at the
assembly areas. These students will be required to
report to the Discipline Office for appropriate
sanctions.
2. Important Reminders
2.1
2.2
3.
The calamity drill is a simulation of an actual calamity and presence
of mind is always important.
The drill guidelines will be posted on strategic locations in each
building.
Summary
3.1. Listen to the calamity announcement.
3.2. Line-up and leave the building as quickly as possible but in an orderly
manner to prevent confusion and minimize panic and injury. No one
should push their way out on exits. There should be one line for male
students and another for female students. The Class Mayor is at the
front and the teacher is at the back.
3.3. Jose Rizal Clusters third and fourth floor occupants will use the ramp
while second and first floor occupants will use the stairs in evacuating
classrooms. Classes at the Claro M. Recto Building will use the
nearest stairs, Sen. Jose Diokno Building fifth and fourth floor
occupants will use the fire exit, and third floor and library occupants
will use the stairs. The elevator will not be used.
3.4. Proceed to the assembly areas and wait for further announcements.
Do not fall out of line.
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SECTION XV
EMERGENCY DRILL PATH
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SECTION XVI
OTHER FACILITIES
1.
Hotel Chez Rafael
The Hotel Chez Rafael serves as the training venue for Hotel and Restaurant
Management, Tourism and Culinary Arts students of De La Salle Lipa. It
provides them actual exposures in the various aspects of hospitality and
tourism industries.
2.
Bookstore
The bookstore provides students, faculty and staff with a convenient location
at which to procure textbooks, school uniforms, and other school supplies, as
well as greeting cards, T-shirts and gift items.
3.
Food Palace
The Food Palace provides quality food services to the students, teachers, staff
and guests of DLSL. Operated by an independent concessionaire, it also offers
catering services.
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SECTION XVII
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Academic Services include Admissions Office, Registrar’s Office and Learning
Resource Center.
Afro refers to a hairstyle described as round bushy mass. A rounded thick, tightly
curled hair style. It is also a hair style in which the hair extends out from the head
like halo, cloud or ball.
Agents are office clerks, security personnel and other school employees.
Audit/Special Students are students who wish to take classes purely for
educational purposes, and not for academic credit.
Bullying involves:
• Imbalance of Power: people who bully use their power to control or harm
and the people being bullied may have a hard time defending themselves
• Intent to Cause Harm: actions done by accident are not bullying; the
person bullying has a goal to cause harm
• Repetition: incidents of bullying happen to the same person over and over
by the same person or group
Calling-off of Classes/Work refers to instances when the school management
calls off classes/work outside of officially scheduled holidays and non-working
days. Guidelines are as follows:
• No Class – Students have no classes, faculty, staff and employees have
regular working hours.
• No School – No classes and no work. Attendance by students, faculty
and staff, however, may be required for scheduled institutional activities.
• No Work – There are no classes for the students and no work for faculty
and staff.
Cheating –below are the different forms of cheating.
• On Requirements:
o Copying assignments, written requirements or projects from a
classmate or another student enrolled in the course, and any
other forms of intellectual dishonesty.
o Plagiarism of sources, whether printed, electronic or verbal. All
works submitted such as homeworks, assignments, papers,
examinations and the likes are expected to be the student’s own.
Students should always take great care to distinguish their
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ownership ideas and knowledge from information derived from
sources. The term “sources” includes not only published primary
and secondary material, but also information and opinions
gained directly from other people. The responsibility for learning
the proper citations lies with the individual student. Quotations
must be placed within quotation marks and must be completely
acknowledged. Whenever ideas or facts are derived from a
student’s reading/research, the sources must be indicated.
Students, who reiterate or draw ideas or facts used in another
paper that they are writing, or have written, must cite that other
paper as source. A computer program written to satisfy a course
requirement is, like a paper expected to be an 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.
Students’ paper and other works are expected to be submitted to
only one course. If the same or similar work is submitted to
more than one course, the written permission of all instructors
must be obtained (Adopted from the Harvard University
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During Examination/Quizzes:
o Looking at seatmate’s test paper
o Talking with seatmates
o Using cellular phones or any other forms of electronic or nonelectronic communications device during examinations
o Passing of test papers/”codigos”
o Using of any form of “codigos”
o Opening of notes/books while the examination is in progress.
Classroom Use – Authorized uses of classrooms are:
• For official use of faculty (e.g. Departmental Meetings)
• For official use of the Students (e.g. Club Meetings)
• For class purposes
Closed-Shelf is a section in the library where students are not allowed to browse
books on the shelves, and must request assistance from library staff in order to
view a book.
Cutting Classes is an act of leaving the classroom without express permission
from the subject professor concerned.
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Electronic devices refer to cellular phone, computer, etc.
Exclusion is a form of a penalty in which the school drops the name of the erring
student from the school rolls. Transfer credentials are immediately issued,
provided that a summary investigation has been conducted and appropriate
approvals secured for the imposition of the penalty.
Expulsion is the most severe penalty meted by a school on a student, resulting in
the student’s exclusion from admission to any public or private school in the
Philippines. Prior approval of the Chairman of the Commission on Higher
Education within 10 days after investigation is required. Under the Manual of
Regulations for Private Schools, expulsion is usually considered appropriate
punishment for the following serious offenses:
• Gross Misconduct
• Dishonesty
• Hazing
• Carrying deadly weapon(s)
• Immorality
• Selling and/or possession of prohibited drugs
• Drug dependency
• Drunkenness
• Hooliganism
Holidays are Saturdays or any other “no school days” as announced by the school
administration or the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education.
Irregular Students are students who are unable to complete all courses in their
curricula within the prescribed time frame and/or in the prescribed order.
Misrepresentation during examinations is an act of taking an examination in the
place, or for the credit, of another person. The offense covers both the person who
was supposed to take the examination and the person who actually took the
examination.
Moral turpitude any base or vile conduct, contrary to accepted morals,
that accompanies a crime
New Students are students who are in their first year or first semester of residency
in the college.
Old Students are students who have been residents in the college for at least one
semester and have officially enrolled for the following semester.
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Open-Shelf is a policy in the library where students may browse books in the
general circulation.
Pants which are Not Full Length include Capri pants, pedal pushers, tokongs.
Periodical Collection is a collection of serial publications which are published
with regular frequency, such as daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, etc.
This includes bound and loose, local and foreign, magazines, journals, periodicals,
the publications of different Lasallian schools and other institutions as well as the
school’s own publications and local dailies.
Plagiarism is the act or instance of stealing and passing of the ideas or works of
another as one’s own use without crediting the source; taking someone’s words or
ideas as if they were your own; committing literary theft.
Plant Shutdown is declared whenever necessary. During plant shutdown,
employees are not allowed to enter the campus except those who have written
permission duly approved by immediate superior and the Chancellor.
Regular Students are those who have completed all courses in their curricula,
whether degree or certificate program, within the prescribed scholastic time frame.
This includes NSTP.
Reserved Books are books which are set aside at the request of faculty, and may
not be borrowed for use outside of the library.
Revealing Attire is an attire which is transparent or too thin, making visible
private parts of the human body; this also includes tight-fitting clothes which reveal
the detailed shape and features of the body.
Scandalous Public Display of Intimacy – The following acts are prohibited
within the school campus, as well as off-campus if the person(s) involved are in
school uniform:
• Kissing passionately
• Necking
• Petting
• Sitting or lying on another’s lap or allowing to sit or lie on one’s lap
• Arms to waist
• Fondling sensitive parts of the body (e.g. nape, breasts, buttocks, legs)
• Any act that may be construed as an extraordinary display of affection
including prolonged stays alone within a vehicle with another person.
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School Forms or Documents include alumni cards, identification cards, exam
permits, library cards and car stickers.
Suspension is a discipline sanction wherein a student is prohibited from attending
classes and entering the campus.
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SECTION XVIII
APPENDICES
A. LASALLIAN CHEERS
REKTIKANO
BOOMAKAYA
Rektikano set 1-2-3
Rektikano (Rektikano)
Ready (Ready)
1–2–3
Boomakaya set 1 – 2 – 3
Boomakaya (Boomakaya)
Ready (Ready)
1–2–3
Rektikano keeni keena (2x)
Rektikano (2x)
Rektikano rah!!!
Boo…ma…kaya! I…ma…kadiwa (2x)
Boomakaya Imakadiwa (2x)
Fight! Team! Fight!
Rektikano keeni keena (2x)
Rektikano (2x)
Rektikano rah!!!
HAYDEE KAYDEE
Zeez… Boom… bah!!! (2x)
Boom Rah…(2x)
Boom Rah… Rah…
Boom Rah…(2x)
Boom Rah… Rah…
Zeez… Boom baf!!! (2x)
La Salle…Rah!!!
Haydee 3x set 1 – 2 – 3
Haydee 3x (Haydee 3x)
Ready (Ready)
1–2–3
Haydee Kaydee
Kalawala waidee
Kalawala winggo
Donggo Daydee
Hush… Kush…
Kalawala wush wush
Kalawala wingo
Dinggo Dash
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LA SALLE SPELLING
La Salle Spelling 3x set 1 – 2 – 3
La Salle Spelling 3x (La Salle Spelling 3x)
Ready (Ready)
1–2–3
L-A-S-A-LL-E La Salle Rah!!!
L-A-S-A-LL-E La Salle Rah!!!
L-A-S-A-LL-E La Salle Rah!!!
OWEN
Oh when La Salle
Comes marching in
Oh when La Salle
Comes marching in
Oh I wish to be
In that number
Oh when La Salle
Comes marching in
Green (White 3x)
Go (Fight 3x)
Green (White)
Go (Fight)
Green White Fight!
Green (White 3x)
Go (Fight 3x)
De La Salle!!! (2x)
Fight! Team! Fight!
ZAMMA ZIPPAZAM
Zamma zippazam set 1 – 2 – 3
Zamma zippazam (Zamma zippazam)
Ready (Ready)
1–2–3
Zamma zippazam
(Drums) 1 – 2, 1 – 2 – 3, 1 – 2, 1 – 2 – 3
Fight (3x)
Win! Team! Win!
WHO’S TO WIN THIS GAME
LA SALLE FANS
Who’s to win this game set 1 – 2 – 3
La Salle Fans in the Stance
If you’re with us, clap your hands.
Now that You’re in the beat
This time let’s stomp our feet
Now that you’re in the groove
This time let’s really move
Who’s to win this game (GREEN)
Who’s to win this game (WHITE)
Green (Green)
White (White)
Green White Fight!
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YAMAKADEP
STRAWBERRY SHORT CAKE
Yamakadep set 1 – 2 – 3
Yamakadep (Yamakadep)
Ready (Ready)
1–2–3
Strawberry Short Cake set 1 – 2 – 3
Strawberry Short Cake
(Strawberry Short Cake)
Ready (Ready)
Yamakadep D
Yamakadep L
Yamakadep S
Yamakadep D
Yamakadep L
Yamakadep S
Yamakadep DLS
Strawberry Short Cake
Blue Berry Pie
V–I–C–T–O–R–Y
Victory Victory is our cry
De La Salle De La Salle
Heidi…hai!!!
Rey Green…
Rey White…
Rey Green!
Rey White!
Rey rey… rey rey rey (2x)
La Salle!!!
Fight! Team! Fight!
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APPENDIX B.1
DRUG-FREE DLSL COMMUNITY
Rationale
De La Salle Lipa envisions to be a sign of faith as an excellent educational
institution, sharing in the Lasallian mission of teaching the minds, touching the hearts and
transforming lives*. It aims to create an environment imbued with discipline, security,
peace, respect and concern among members of the community. To realize this
vision, De La Salle Lipa addresses all challenges, which include the threat of drug
menace.
Consistent with the pertinent provisions of “Higher Education Act of
1994” (RA No. 7722), and pursuant to Section 36 ( c ) of Article III of
“Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”, (RA 9165), De La Salle Lipa
created a Drug Testing Committee to assist the school in formulating policies and
implementing programs that will ensure a drug-free campus.
Objectives
1.
2.
3.
To increase the level of awareness of the community on the
problems of drug abuse
To identify and help students who are victims of illegal drugs.
To prevent proliferation and use of illegal drugs.
Definition of Terms
The following definitions under the Dangerous Drugs Board
Regulation No. 6 series of 2003, as implemented by CHED Memorandum
Order (CMO) No. 19 series of 2003, shall be adopted.
“Drug Counselor” shall mean a person trained in the techniques of guidance
counseling particularly dealing with cases of drug dependency.
“Chairperson” shall be the point person in the school tasked with handling
random drug testing which shall be the Head of the Discipline Office.
“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.
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“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 potentials and render him/her to
become a law-abiding and productive member of the community.
“Screening Test” is a rapid test performed to establish
potential/presumptive positive result. It refers to the immunoassay test to
eliminate a “negative” specimen, i.e., one without the presence of dangerous
drugs, from further consideration and to identify the presumptively positive
specimen that requires confirmatory test.
“Confirmatory Test” is an analytical test using a device, tool or equipment
with a different chemical or physical principle that is more specific which
will validate and confirm the result of the screening test. It refers to the
second or further analytical procedure to more accurately determine the
presence of dangerous drugs in a specimen, which shall likewise be done by
any government laboratory or by privately owned and operated drug testing
laboratories accredited and monitored by the DOH having confirmatory test
capabilities.
Components of the Program
1.
2.
3.
Drug awareness
Drug testing
Interventions
Committee on Drug Awareness
1.
2.
3.
4.
Symposia and consultation with parents and students
Production of advertising materials
Print and Broadcast Media
Curriculum integration
Chairperson – Student Activities Officer
Co-Chairperson – SG President
Members
CSO President
Editor in Chief – LAVOXA
Faculty
Public Relations Officer
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Committee on Drug Testing
1.
2.
Accreditation of drug testing laboratory/facility
Random selection techniques
a. sample size
b. computer generated (student number, per section per session)
c. stratified random sampling
Selection Board
Chairperson – Discipline Office Head or Drug Testing Coordinator
Members
Parent
Faculty
Staff
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Committee on Intervention
1. Training of drug counselors
2. Crafting of intervention program
3. Linkaging with concerned institutions for technical assistance
Chairperson – Guidance Office Head
Members
All counselors
Institutional Health Services (IHS) representative
Drug Testing Guidelines
A. Drug Testing Council
1.
Composition
The Drug Testing Council is composed of the following:
Chairperson – Discipline Office Head
Members
All Committee Heads
TSFSA President
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SG President
Parent representative
IHS representative
Church representative
Local Government official
PNP representative
(Relevant) NGO representative
Two Advisers on Technical Matters
2. Functions
The Drug Testing Council is responsible for the:
a.
b.
determination/formulation of drug testing policies
guidelines of the school; and
implementation of the drug testing policies and guidelines.
and
3. Powers
The Drug Testing Council has the power to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
revise and/or amend the existing policies and guidelines upon
consultation with the consultative assembly and subject to the
approval of the school administration;
supervise all committees
interpret policies and guidelines;
determine the date of the drug testing and the mode of selection
of students who will undergo drug test; and
choose the accredited agency that will conduct the drug testing
in accordance with the guidelines set by the Council.
Consultative Assembly
1. Parents’ representative
2. Church representative
3. Student representative
4. TSFSA representative
5. Local government official
6. PNP representative
7. (Relevant) NGO representative
B. Laboratory to Conduct the Drug Screening
A DDB accredited drug testing center shall be the exclusive drug-testing
laboratory.
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C. Conduct of Drug Testing
Consistent with the DDB Board Regulation No. 6 s. 2003, the De La Salle
Lipa colleges shall implement the following procedures with some modifications.
1. Notification
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 acknowledgment receipt shall not hinder from conducting the
drug testing.
The Drug Test Council, with the approval of the Vice Chancellor
for Academics and Research, shall determine the dates of the drug testing.
2. Samples
The whole student population of the school shall be included in the
random sampling.
3. Selection Procedures
a.
The members of the Drug Testing Committee shall be convened
by the chairperson at least three (3) days prior to date of the
drug testing.
b.
On the date of testing, the Selection Board shall conduct the
random selection of those to be tested.
c.
The selection shall be randomly made through lottery method,
which may be computerized, or in any other manner that shall
be agreed upon by the Committee.
d.
The random selection of the students and the drug testing shall
be done on the same day.
Prior to collection of urine samples, students shall be asked to
reveal the prescription of medicines, vitamins, food
supplements that they had ingested within the past five (5) days.
e.
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The chairperson shall keep the listing and utilize this in the
evaluation of the confirmatory drug test.
f.
The officer/staff assigned to ensure the integrity of the
collection process should be of the same sex as the student. The
same precaution will be used during the body frisking of
students prior to the collection of samples.
g.
The Committee shall ensure the integrity and confidentiality of
the random selection process.
4. Treatment of Results
a.
The results of the test shall be strictly confidential. The school
shall neither publish nor post results.
b.
Any person who violates the rules of confidentiality of the
results and selection shall be liable under Section 72 of RA 9165
and such other appropriate laws.
c.
The laboratory shall place the drug test result in a sealed
envelope and deliver the same via personal service to the
chairperson. The chairperson shall then inform all the students
tested individually of the test results.
d.
In case the test results are positive, the Chairperson shall inform
both the student and parent concerned that a confirmatory test
shall be conducted. The student shall be advised to refrain from
revealing the test results to other persons.
e.
During the scheduled conference, the chairperson shall relay to
the parents full information on the process that shall be
undertaken for the confirmatory test. In the event that the
parents do not appear on the scheduled conference, the student
shall be informed of the schedule of the confirmatory test.
f.
The confirmatory drug test shall be conducted in the same
manner as the initial drug test is done.
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g.
The results of the confirmatory test shall be transmitted by the
laboratory in a sealed envelope and handed directly to the
chairperson.
h.
The chairperson shall inform both the parents and the student
of the results of the test. He/she shall not delegate the task of
informing the student and parent to any other person, nor shall
the chairperson reveal the results of the test to any person other
than the student and parent.
i.
First time positive confirmatory drug test result shall not be a
ground for expulsion or any disciplinary action against the
student.
j.
The chairperson shall refer the student and his/her parent to
government-owned DOH-accredited facility or DOH-accredited
government physician to determine the student’s dependency
level.
k.
The student may opt for a private DOH-accredited facility or
physician for this initial determination provided it is at his/her
own expense.
EUGENIO L. RUNAS III
Chairperson
DR. CORAZON L. ABANSI
Member
ERICKSON E. MARTINEZ
Member
DR. FELINA L. MARASIGAN
Member
RANDOLPH IAN V. CLET
Member
RENATO F. VENZUELA
Member
THELMA L. INCIONG
Member
HERMOGENES B. PANGANIBAN
Member
ATTY. RAMEL C. MURIA
Member
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APPENDIX B.2
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF RANDOM DRUG
TESTING FOR SECONDARY AND TERTIARY STUDENTS
Republic of the Philippines
Office of the President
DANGEROUS DRUGS BOARD
5th Floor CHAMP Building, Bonifacio Drive , Port Area, Manila
P.O. Box 3682, Manila
Web page: www.danboard.gov.ph
527-0629 Telefax 527-3215
E-mail – [email protected]
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 postsecondary technical vocational schools. These guidelines outline the purposes of
the random drug-testing program, as well as procedures and necessary
consequences of a positive drug test result after confirmation.
All procedures undertaken 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 selfincrimination.
A. Guiding Principles in the Implementation of Random Drug Testing
in Schools and Management of Drug Test Results.
1.
2.
Government recognizes the primary responsibility of the family,
particularly the parents for the education and awareness of its
members of the bad 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.
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3.
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.
4. Cognizant of the right of the students to continue and complete
their studies, the government and the schools 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.
5. 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.
6. The implementation of drug abuse prevention and education
programs in schools shall be intensified as an integral part of the
over-all demand reduction efforts of the government.
7. 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 drug test results shall be treated with utmost confidentiality.
11. The test results shall not be used in any criminal proceedings.
B. Purposes of Random Drug Testing
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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 of identified agencies
against the use of illegal drugs and in the rehabilitation of drug
users and dependents
C. Definition of Terms
“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.
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“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, the administrator of a technical vocational education
and training institution 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 potentials and render him/her to
become a law-abiding and productive member of the community.
“Schools” shall mean an institution that aims to educate students the
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 the representatives from these stakeholders
based on a set of selection criteria formulated for this purpose. In the
absence of a parents’ association, the School Head may appoint any
parent 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 includes
these guidelines on random drug testing, shall inform all schools
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under its provision about the government’s actions against illegal
drugs.
The schools’ administration 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
of procedures.
(The Supervising Agencies’ Memorandum Circulars should include a
list of DOH-accredited 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.
2. Samples
a.
b.
c.
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.
3. Selection of Samples
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
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 randomly done through a lotterywhich 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 same day.
Prior to testing, the selected students shall be asked to reveal the
prescription medicines, vitamins, food supplements that they had
ingested within the past five (5) days. The Drug Testing
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h.
i.
j.
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.
4. Treatment of Random Drug Test Results
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
The results of the test shall be strictly confidential. No school shall
publish or post results whether positive or negative.
Any person who violates the rules of confidentiality of the results
and selection shall be liable under Section 72 of 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 students tested individually of the test results.
In 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 of the scheduled conference with the Drug
Testing Coordinator. The student shall be advised to refrain from
revealing the test results to other persons.
During the scheduled conference, the Drug Testing Coordinator
shall relay to the parents full information on the process that shall
be undertaken for the confirmatory test. In the event that the
parents do not appear on the scheduled 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.
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g.
The results of the confirmatory test shall be transmitted by the
laboratory in a sealed envelope and handed directly to the Drug
Testing Coordinator.
h. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall inform both the parents and
the student of the results of the test.
i. 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 than the student and parent.
j. First time positive confirmatory drug test result shall not be a
ground for expulsion or any disciplinary action against the student.
k. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall refer the student and his/her
parent to government-owned DOH-accredited facility or DOHaccredited government physician to determine the student’s
dependency level.
l. The student may opt for a private DOH-accredited facility or
physician for this initial determination provided it is at his/her
own expense.
m. In the event that it is determined that the student is a drug
dependent, the school may impose the appropriate sanctions
against the student as provided for in the school’s 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 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 student shows no signs of improvement, recovery or fails the
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 DOHaccredited facility suited to the student’s 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, R.A.
9165.
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The parent and the student may choose to enroll the student in a
private rehabilitation center or program or opt to avail of the
rehabilitation services of the government through a DOHaccredited facility.
If the parents refuse to act, the school shall proceed in accordance
to Sec. 61 of RA 9165 without prejudice to the provision of
Section 73, RA 9165.
E. Reportorial Requirements of Results of the Random Drug Testing
1.
The Drug Testing Coordinator, Drug Counselor and employees
of DOH-accredited facilities, testing laboratories, shall not
reveal the names of the students or test results to any other
persons except to the student concerned or his/her parents.
2.
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.
F. Training of Guidelines Counselors
The Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education,
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, the Philippine
Drug Enforcement Agency and Dangerous Drugs Board 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 Health to the Drug Testing Laboratories.
H. Enforcement of Compliance
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Students who refuse to undergo random drug testing shall be dealt within
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 to 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 guidelines shall take effect immediately after its
approval by the dangerous Drugs Board.
ADOPTED and approved THIS 1st day of August, 2003 at Camp Crame,
Quezon City.
APPENDIX C.1
COLLEGE COMMITTEE ON CAMPUS SEXUALITY
1. THE COMMITTEE
A. Vision/Mission
De La Salle Lipa, as a Christian institution, inculcates among its
students the respect for the dignity of the human person through the
realization of the value of one’s sexuality making them mature and
responsible members of the society
B. Function of the Committee
The committee addresses the growing concerns of the college students
regarding sexuality through recommending policies and interventions
to the concerned higher authorities.
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C. Meetings
1. Regular Meeting: The committee meets at least twice in a
semester.
2. Special Meeting: A special meeting may be called by the chairman
as need arises
3. Committee on Campus Sexuality
D. Composition
The committee shall be composed of the following members:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Director for Student Services
Faculty representative
Student representative
Discipline Office Head
Guidance Office Head
Parent representative
E. Objectives of the Committee:
The Committee on Campus Sexuality is created to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Discuss issues concerning sexuality on campus;
Formulate programs regarding these issues for curricular and cocurricular integration;
Create proper interventions for the formation of sound
conscience regarding sexuality within the college level; and
Cooperate and coordinate with various offices and departments
in program implementation.
II. POLICIES ON DIFFERENT SEXUALITY ISSUES
A.
Homosexuality
1.
Definition: Sexual orientation to persons of the same sex. Sexual
activity with another of the same sex. (According to the
American Heritage Dictionary)
2.
Policies: Subscribing to the declaration of the Congregation for
the Doctrine of the Faith, which says "Homosexual persons as
human persons, have the right as all persons, including the right
of not being treated in a manner which offends their personal
dignity".
The College Department therefore will observe the following:
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a.
b.
c.
B.
Homosexuals will be treated with respect and understanding
Homosexuals will be given the same curricular and cocurricular opportunities accorded to heterosexuals
Homosexuals will be allowed free but responsible
expressions of their individuality provided that they observe
the policies and norms of the school.
Gender Equality
1. Definition: A term which reflects an equal sharing of power
between women and men, in their equal access to education,
health, administrative and managerial positions, equal pay for
work of equal value and equal seats in parliament, among others
(United Nations; 199558; UNDP; 199549).
2. Policy: Male and female will be given equal opportunities both in
language and participation in all school activities.
C. Untimely/Early Pregnancy
1.
Definition :
a. Didn’t want pregnancy then or at any time in the future
(uic.edu)
b. Untimely/Early Pregnancy is a pregnancy out of wedlock.
2.
Policies:
a. A student who gets pregnant will be advised to go on leave.
b. If the student refuses to go on leave, she must accomplish
the following:
b.1. bring her parent/s to the guidance office,
b.2. see the school physician and seek for approval that she
is fit to study,
b.3. submit Parent’s consent,
b.4. sign the waiver for pregnant student,
b.5. inform the College Dean about her condition, and
b.6. undergo counseling sessions with her guidance
counselor.
c. The Discipline Board shall convene the case of the male
student who impregnates any woman out of wedlock.
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D. Abortion, Prostitution and Scandalous Acts of Intimacy
(SAI) Inside the Campus
1.
2.
Definition:
a.
Abortion: the removal of a fetus from the womb prior to normal
delivery in a manner such as to cause the death of the fetus.
(Dictionary.LaborLaw.Talk.com)
b.
Prostitution: The sale of sexual services (typically manual stimulation,
oral sex, sexual intercourse or anal sex) for money or other kind of
return, generally indiscriminately with many persons.(According to
explanation-guide. info).
c.
Scandalous Acts of Intimacy: Engaging in sexual acts such as
sexual intercourse, oral sex, anal sex, necking and petting, fondling of
private parts of oneself and/or others.
Policy: The student proven guilty of the above acts will be
subjected to category 3 sanctions of the student discipline policy
of the Student’s Handbook. (1st offense will be sanctioned Dismissal,
Expulsion, and Exclusion or as maybe determined by the Discipline
Board.)
E. Sexual Harassment
1.
Definition: sexual harassment, in law, is verbal or physical
behavior of a sexual nature, aimed at a particular person or
group of people, especially in the workplace or in academic or
other institutional settings, as in tort or under equal-opportunity
statutes. (education.yahoo.com)
Sexual Harassment is any unwanted and unwelcome behavior of
a sexual or gender-specific nature that interferes with a person's
ability to work, get an education, or do a ministry. (www.mcc.org)
2 Types of Sexual Harassment
a. quid pro quo- sexual harassment happens
when the harasser demands sexual favors as a
condition for hiring or promotion, or in the
academic environment, as a condition for
passing the exam or the subject. (Legal and
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b.
Labor Issues in Education Law by: Ulpiano “Ulan”
P. Sarmiento III)
hostile work environment- an environment
can be so offensive or hostile so as to
interfere with a person’s ability to work. A
hostile environment does not always involve a
person with formal power such as an
administrator or faculty member; peer-to-peer
harassment such as by co-worker, colleagues
and students can be involved in creating a
hostile environment. All the behaviors such
as the sexual innuendos, bantering, unwanted
touching, sexual obscenities, computer
harassment,
exhibiting
pornographic
materials, and the like, can create a hostile
environment. Even behavior that is not
sexual but is demeaning, insulting or
intimidating on the basis of sex (e.g. verbal
abuse, derogatory comments about women in
general or physical threats) can constitute a
hostile environment. (Students’ Rights & Wrongs
by: Ulpiano “Ulan” P. Sarmiento III)
Related Laws
Adapted from the Civil Service Commission Resolution No. 01-0940, acts
of sexual harassment may be categorized as follows:
Category A
a. Unwanted touching of private parts of the body (genitalia, buttocks,
breast)
b. Sexual Assault
c. Requesting sexual favor in exchange for employment, promotion,
local and foreign travels, favorable working conditions, or
assignments, a passing grade, the granting of honors or scholarship,
or the grant of benefits or payment of stipend or allowance;
d. Other analogous cases
Category B
a. Unwanted touching or brushing against a victim’s body
b. Malicious touching
c. Pinching, not falling under grave offenses
d. Derogatory or degrading remarks or innuendos directed toward the
members of one sex or one’s sexual orientation or used to describe a
person
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e.
f.
Verbal abuse or threats with sexual overtones; and
Other analogous cases
Category C
a. Surreptitiously looking or stealing a look at a person’s private parts or
worn undergarments
b. Telling sexist/smutty jokes or sending these through text, e-mail or
other similar means, causing embarrassment or offense and carried
out after the offender had been advised that they are offensive or
embarrassing or, even without such advice, when they are by their
nature clearly embarrassing, offensive or vulgar
c. Malicious leering or ogling
d. Display of sexually offensive pictures, materials or graffiti
e. Unwelcome inquiries or comments about a person’s sex life
f. Unwelcome flirtation, advances and propositions
g. Making offensive hand or body gestures at an employee
h. Persistent unwanted attention with sexual overtones causing
discomfort, embarrassment, offense, or insult to the receiver; and
i. Other analogous cases
2.
Policies:
a. All cases of sexual harassment shall be forwarded to the
Committee on Campus Sexuality.
b. The committee shall investigate and determine the category and
the corresponding sanction into which a case shall fall.
Sanctions: Sanction may vary depending on the nature of the case:
a. Category A - non re-admission, exclusion, expulsion or as maybe
determined by the committee.
b. Category B - minimum of seven days suspension up to maximum
of one semester or as may be determined by the committee.
c. Category C - three to five days suspension, depending on the
findings of the committee.
F. Pornography
1.
Definition: Sexually explicit pictures, writing, or other material
whose primary purpose is to cause sexual arousal.
(education.yahoo.com)
The explicit depiction or exhibition of sexual activity in
literature, films or photography that is intended to stimulate
erotic, rather than aesthetic or emotional feelings. (www.mediaawareness.ca)
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2. Policy: Possession of pornographic materials will be sanctioned
under category 2 of the student discipline policy.
If the subject of pornography is identified as a student of De La
Salle Lipa College, he/she will be sanctioned under category 3 of
the student discipline policy.
III. INTERVENTIONS
A. Review and upgrade existing policies on human sexuality.
B. Inclusion in the curriculum (Academic)
1. General Education courses:
a. GenPysc (1st year) -Psychosexual development, sex addiction,
identity, to add human sexuality
b. Soculfa (2nd year) -human sexuality (reinforce), responsible
parenthood, (equality, poverty, prostitution), sexual harassment
c. General Biology (2nd year) (except for comsci & eng. students)
human sexuality, reproductive system
d. Christian Morality (3rd year) - all, pornography
e. Famlife 3rd year -pregnancy, abortion, contraception
2. Major Courses
It is recommended that the following major courses be aligned
with the principles of human sexuality:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
Human Biology (2nd year nursing)
Bio Psychology (2nd year Psych)
Dev Psych (2nd year Psych)
Health Psychology (4th year Psych)
Abnormal Psychology (3rd year Psych)
Criminal Law (4th year LM)
Family Law (3rd year LM)
Business Ethics (3rd year)
General Ethics ( Educ)
Human Growth and Development (Educ)
Value Formation (Educ)
C. Co-curricular Activities
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1. Field Trips
a. Pro-Life Philippines
b. Heart of Mary Villa
c. Haven for Women
2. Film Viewing
a. When Night Falls (Cuban)
b. Ang Lalake sa Buhay ni Selya (Filipino)
c. Other foreign and local films
D. Extra Curricular Activities
1. Seminars on Human Sexuality
a. Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) and Safe Sex
b. Pre Marital Sex (PMS)
c. Sexual Harassment
d. Prostitution
e. Pornography
f. Sex Addiction
g. Forum on Gender Issues
h. Understanding Males/Females
i. Homosexuality
j. Date Rape
2. Re-orientation on the discipline policies.
3. Debate
4. Newsletter
E. Research on Human Sexuality
F. Linkages
1. Coordination with the Deans as regards the teaching
approach concerning sexuality.
2. Work for the inclusion of a section on human sexuality in
identified general education courses.
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APPENDIX C.2
WAIVER FOR PREGNANT STUDENT.
I________________________________________, certify that I am
currently pregnant, in good health and that my parents, physician and/or
obstetrician are aware of my attending in school.
By this waiver, I assume full risk, and take full responsibility and waive any
claims of personal injury to myself and the child I am bearing, death or
damage to personal property associated with the activities and events
organized
by
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of________________________________________, De La Salle Lipa.
In signing this release, I acknowledge and represent that I have read the
foregoing Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement, understand it
and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; and I execute this release
for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by
same.
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Student’s Signature
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Date
________________
Parent’s Signature
_______________
Parent’s Print Name
______________________
Physician/Obstetrician’s Signature
_______________
Date
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APPENDIX C.3
INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL CASE
The College Guidance and Counseling Center shall handle the intervention with
the following guidelines:
A. The students will be given one (1) week to name the institution/s of
their choice where they will complete their intervention. The
institution/s may be a church and/or any Non-Government Office
(NGO) who are willing to accept such program. The choice/s shall be
subjected for approval by the office;
B. The length or hours of service shall be determined by the sanction
and/or by the institutions;
C. In case the students fail to name or find their institution/s within the
given period of time, the office will present some of the possible
offices
and/or institutions. Among the options are:
1. Community Involvement Office
a. Book Mobile Reading Program (BMRP)
b. Tree Planting Program
c. Immersions
d. LRC
2. School (DLSL)
a. Guidance Office
b. Discipline Office
c. Clinic
d. Spiritual Services
D. Counseling. It is mandated that the students shall attend the
counseling session with their respective counselors at least twice a
week;
E. Attendance and monitoring. The respective counselors shall be
assigned to monitor the performance and attendance of the students.
Make-up duty is required for every attendance missed by the students.
In case of four (4) or more consecutive absences or frequent absences,
the Discipline Board shall determine the extension period;
F. The students shall submit an attendance and accomplishment report to
their counselor for every office and/or activity they had attended;
G. In case, two or more students are involved, they shall not be allowed
to serve an office or institution at the same time;
H. An agreement between the students and the office will be signed to
confirm that both parties are amenable to the terms and conditions of
the intervention.
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APPENDIX C.4
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7877
AN ACT DECLARING SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL IN THE
EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION OR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
of 1995."
SECTION 2. Declaration of 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 workers, employees, applicants for
employment, students or those undergoing training, instruction or education.
Towards this end, all forms of sexual harassment in the employment, education or
training environment are hereby declared unlawful.
SECTION 3. 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, trainor, 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 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 a condition in the hiring
or in the employment, re-employment or continued
employment of said individual, or in granting said
individual favorable compensation, terms of 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 acts would impair the employee's rights or
privileges under existing labor laws; or
(3) The above acts would result in an intimidating, hostile,
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or offensive environment for the employee.
(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 the 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 consideration; or
(4) When the sexual advances result in an intimidating,
hostile or offensive environment for the student, trainee
or apprentice.
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 held liable
under this Act.
SECTION 4. Duty of the Employer or Head of Office in a Work-related, Education or
Training Environment. - It shall be the duty of the employer or the head of the workrelated, educational or training environment or institution, to prevent or deter the
commission of acts of sexual harassment and to provide the procedures for the
resolution, settlement or prosecution of acts of sexual harassment. Towards this
end, the employer or head of office shall:
(a) Promulgate appropriate rules and regulations in consultation with and
joint1y approved by the employees or students or trainees, through their duly
designated representatives, prescribing the procedure for the investigation of sexual
harassment cases and the administrative sanctions therefore.
Administrative sanctions shall not be a bar to prosecution in the proper courts
for unlawful acts of sexual harassment.
The said rules and regulations issued pursuant to this subsection (a) shall
include, among others, guidelines on proper decorum in the workplace and
educational or training institutions.
(b) Create a committee on decorum and investigation of cases on sexual
harassment. The committee shall conduct meetings, as the case may be, with
officers and employees, teachers, instructors, professors, coaches, trainors, and
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students or trainees to increase understanding and prevent incidents of sexual
harassment. It shall also conduct the investigation of alleged cases constituting
sexual harassment.
In the case of a work-related environment, the committee shall be composed of
at least one (1) representative each from the management, the union, if any, the
employees from the supervisory rank, and from the rank and file employees.
In the case of the educational or training institution, the committee shall be
composed of at least one (1) representative from the administration, the trainors,
instructors, professors or coaches and students or trainees, as the case may be.
The employer or head of office, educational or training institution shall
disseminate or post a copy of this Act for the information of all concerned.
SECTION 5. Liability of the Employer, Head of Office, Educational or Training
Institution. - The employer or head of office, educational or training institution shall
be solidarily liable for damages arising from the acts of sexual harassment
committed in the employment, education or training environment if the employer
or head of office, educational or training institution is informed of such acts by the
offended party and no immediate action is taken.
SECTION 6. Independent Action for Damages. - Nothing in this Act 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 7. Penalties. - Any person who violates the provisions of this Act
shall, upon conviction, be penalized by imprisonment of not less than one (1)
month nor more than six (6) months, or a fine of not less than Ten thousand
pesos (P10,000) nor more than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000), or both such
fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.
Any action arising from the violation of the provisions of this Act shall
prescribe in three (3) years.
SECTION 8. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is
declared void or unconstitutional, the remaining portions or provisions hereof
shall not be affected by such declaration.
SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations,
other issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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SECTION 10. Effectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its complete publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.
Approved:
(Sgd.) EDGARDO J. ANGARA
President of the Senate
(Sgd.) JOSE DE VENECIA, JR .
Speaker of the House of Representatives
This Act is a consolidation of House Bill No. 9425 and Senate Bill No. 1632
was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on February 8,
1995.
(Sgd.) EDGARDO E. TUMANGAN
Secretary of the Senate
(Sgd.) CAMILO L. SABIO
Secretary General
House of Representatives
Approved: February 14, 1995
(Sgd.) FIDEL V. RAMOS
President of the Philippines
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APPENDIX D
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Plagiarism and Collaboration2
All homework assignments, projects, lab reports, papers and examinations
submitted to a course are expected to be the student’s 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 primary
and secondary material published in print or online, 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 placed properly within quotation marks and
must be cited fully. In addition, all paraphrased material must be acknowledged
completely. Whenever ideas or facts are derived from a student’s reading and
research or from a student’s own writings, the sources must be indicated (see also
Submission of the Same Work to More Than One Course below.)
A computer program written to satisfy a course requirement is, like a
paper, expected to be the original work of the student submitting it. Copying a
program from another student or any other source is a form of academic
dishonesty; so is deriving a program substantially from the work of another.
The amount of collaboration with others that is permitted in the
completion of assignments can vary, depending upon the policy set by the head of
the course. Students must assume that collaboration in the completion of
assignments is prohibited unless explicitly permitted by the instructor. Students
must acknowledge any collaboration and its extent in all submitted work.
Students are expected to be familiar with the booklet entitled Writing with
Sources, which they receive at the writing placement test in September of freshman
year, and is available at www.fas.harvard.edu/~expos/sources. Students who are in
any doubt about the preparation of academic work should consult their instructor
and Allston Burr Senior Tutor or Assistant Dean Academic Information 61 of
Freshmen before the work is prepared or submitted.
Students who, for whatever reason, submit work either not their own or
without clear attribution to its sources will be subject to disciplinary action, and
ordinarily required to withdraw from the College.
2
Faculty of Arts & Sciences. Student Handbook, 2004-2006. Harvard University.
page 77.
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Submission of the Same Work to More Than One Course
It is the expectation of every course that all work submitted will have been
done solely for that course. If the same or similar work is to be submitted to any
other course, the prior written permission of the instructor must be obtained. If the
same or similar work is to be submitted to more than one course during the same
term, the prior written permission of all instructors involved must be obtained. A
student who submits the same or similar work to more than one course without
such prior permission is subject to disciplinary action, and ordinarily will be
required to withdraw from the College.
Students are urged to consult their Allston Burr Senior Tutor or Assistant
Dean of Freshmen or the instructors involved with questions concerning this
important matter (see also Preparation of Papers and Other Work: Plagiarism and
Collaboration above).
Tutoring Schools and Term Paper Companies
In keeping with the principle that all material submitted to a course
should be the student’s own work, any undergraduate who makes use of the
services of a commercial tutoring school or term paper company is liable to
disciplinary action. Students who sell lecture or reading notes, papers, or
translations or who are employed by a tutoring school or term paper company are
similarly liable and may be required to withdraw. If a student wishes to accept
compensation for private tutoring in Harvard courses, prior written permission of
the Dean of the College is required.
Official Forms and Petitions
Students should understand that providing false or misleading
information or signing any other person’s name or initials on a study card, Plan of
Study, change-of-course petition, registration form, or on any other official form or
petition will make them subject to disciplinary action, including requirement to
withdraw.
(Adopted from the Harvard University Handbook through the Internet)
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APPENDIX E.1
ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS
A. STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Executive President
Executive Finance
Officer
Executive Secretary
Executive Finance
Officer
CBEAM Governor
Executive Vice President
CITE Governor
CEAS Governor
Executive Auditor
CNursing Governor
CIHTM Governor
Vice Governor for Internal
and Academics Services
Vice Governor for Internal
and Academics Services
Vice Governor for Internal
and Academics Services
Vice Governor for Internal
and Academics Services
Vice Governor for Internal
and Academics Services
Vice Governor for
External and Public Rel.
Vice Governor for
External and Public Rel.
Vice Governor for
External and Public Rel.
Vice Governor for
External and Public Rel.
Vice Governor for
External and Public Rel.
Secretary
Secretary
Secretary
Secretary
Secretary
Finance Manager
Finance Manager
Finance Manager
Finance Manager
Finance Manager
Auditor
Auditor
Auditor
Auditor
Auditor
Program Coordinators
Program Coordinators
Program Coordinators
Program Coordinators
Program Coordinators
Class Council *
Class Council *
Class Council *
Class Council *
Class Council *
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
*
Mayor
Treasurer
Secretary
Vice Mayor
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APPENDIX E.2
B. COUNCIL OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Chairperson
Finance
Manager
Executive
Secretary
Vice Chairperson for
Professional
Division
Secretary
Public
Relation
Professional
Organization
Vice Chairperson for
Special Interest
Division
Secretary
Special Interest
Organization
Public
Relation
Vice Chairperson for
Socio Civic and Religious
Division
Secretary
Public
Relatio
Socio Civic and
Religious
College
Student
Handbook
APPENDIX F
SECTION CODES
Sections
A
Courses
Bachelor of Science in
Accountancy
Sections
M
AT
Bachelor of Science in
Accounting Technology
Bachelor of Science in
Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in
Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of Elementary
and Secondary Education
Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration
major in Financial
Management
Bachelor of Science in
Nursing
N
H
Bachelor of Science in
Hotel and Restaurant
Management
T
I
Certificate in Information
Technology
Bachelor of Science in
Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in
Tourism Management
U
C
D
E
F
G
IS
IT
J
K
L
Bachelor of Science in
Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in
Legal Management
O
P
Q
R
S
V
W
Y
Z
Courses
Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration
major in Marketing
Management
Certificate in
Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in
Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in
Psychology
Bachelor of Science in
Biology
Certificate in Hotel and
Restaurant Management
Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration
major in Business
Economics
Bachelor of Science in
Electronics and
Communications
Engineering
Bachelor of Arts in
Communication
Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Arts in
Multimedia Arts
Bachelor of Science in
Management
Technology
Bachelor of Science in
Mathematics
College
Student
Handbook
APPENDIX G
COLLEGES
College of Business, Economics,
Accountancy and Management
College of Education, Arts and
Sciences
College of Information, Technology
and Engineering
College of Nursing
College of International Hospitality
and Tourism Management
College of Law
College
Student
You are engaged in ministry
in
Handbook
which you are obliged
to touch hearts.
-- St. John Baptist De La Salle
A PSALM OF PARTNERSHIP IN THE SERVICE OF EDUCATION
We are partners/in the service of education,/
partners in teaching minds,/
partners in touching hearts,/
partners in transforming lives,/
We are partners/in the ministry of service,/
partners in the ministry of justice and peace,/
partners in the celebration of life,/
partners in forging a future full of hope./
Together we do our best/
To strive for excellence./
Together we open our doors/
To those who most need/ our Lasallian education./
Together we stand out/
To preach right practice./
Together we practice/
What we preach./
Ours is a gift of faith/
Which enables us to recognize/
God’s presence in our lives./
Ours is the gift of zeal/
Which fires us up for the ministry./
Blessed is our communication/rooted in love,/
Spilling over to all persons/
And groups that we encounter./
Blessed is the partnership/
That allows us to weave/ our vision together./
Thank you, God,/ for the gift and grace/
Of partnership/in this service of education./