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Adamson University
STUDENT MANUAL 2010 Edition
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Office for Student Affairs Ground Floor, ST Building
900 San Marcelino Street,
Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Tel. No.: (02) 524-2011 loc. 243
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Messages Rev. Fr. Gregorio L. Bañaga, Jr., C.M, University President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rev. Fr. Francisco Nicolas P. Magnaye, Jr., C.M., Vice President for Academic Affairs . . . . . . 6 Rev. Fr. Maximino D. Rendon, C.M. Vice President for Finance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rev. Fr. Andrew S. Bayal, C.M.,Vice President for Student Affairs . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ms. Ana Liza M. Ragos, Vice President for Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Introduction History of Adamson University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 University Vision-Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Core Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 St. Vincent De Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 University Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Organizational Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
I. ACADEMIC LIFE A. Academic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 B. Academic Policies . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 B.1. Basic Academic Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 B.2. Academic Administration Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 C. Registration and Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 C.1. Freshmen Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 C.2. Readmission/Returning Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 C.3. Transferees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 C.4. College of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 C.5. Graduate School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 C.6. Cross-Enrollees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 C.7. Foreign Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 C.8. Old Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 C.9. Irregular Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 D. Finance Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 D.1. Assessment of Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 D.2. Verification Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 D.3. Tutorial Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 D.4. Terms of Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 D.5. Modes of Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 D.6. Discounts and Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 D.7. Outside-Sponsored Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 D.8. Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
II. STUDENT LIFE
A. Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 A.1. Library Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 A.2. Guidance, Counseling, Testing and Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 A.3. Student Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 A.4. Student Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 A.5. Information Dissemination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 A.6. Medical and Dental Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 A.7. Campus Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 A.8. Office for Vincentian Identity and Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 A.9. Cultural Affairs Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 A.10. Internet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 A.11. Food Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 A.12. Postal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 A.13. Public Pay Phones . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Page A.14. Photocopying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 A.15. University Book Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 A.16. Facilities and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 A.17. Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 A.18. Alumni Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 A.19. Adamson University Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 A.20. Financial and Scholarship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 B. Student Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 B.1. Recognized Student Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 B.2. Student Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..62 B.3. Student Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 B.4. Extension Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 B.5. Sports Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 C. Student Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
III. APPENDICES
1. Matrix of Services 2. Discounts and Scholarships 3. Policies and Guidelines in the Conduct of
Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities 4. Implementing Guidelines on Policies Affecting Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities 5. Guidelines for the Conduct of Meetings, General Assembly and Curricular Activities 6. Guidelines in Holding Off-Campus
Department Activities 7. Republic Act No. 8049 8. Republic Act No. 7079 9. Republic Act No. 7877
An Adamsonian‟s Prayer Adamson Hymn Adamson Alumni Theme Song Adamson Cheers and Chants Adamson Map
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My dear student, Welcome to Adamson University! I am glad you chose to enroll at Adamson and be part of our vibrant community. The Student Manual that you have in your hands is a very valuable resource. It is more than just a compilation of procedures, standards and policies of the University. It shows you the different student services available on campus. We want to assist you in making full use of the services, facilities and organizations for your personal growth. Adamson is more than just a school where you can get academic credentials and prepare yourself professionally. It is a community or a “family” that provides you with a nurturing environment conducive to human growth and development. I encourage you to keep this manual and read it regularly. Be familiar with its contents. Follow the norms and policies and more importantly, look at the values that are behind these. Join student organizations and participate actively. Student organizations stimulate personal growth and assist in the development of leadership potentials. Avail of the various services to enhance your life on campus and make your education well-rounded. May your stay at Adamson be enjoyable, memorable and meaningful. God bless you always. Sincerely yours, REV. FR. GREGORIO L. BAÑAGA, JR., C.M.
Message from
THE PRESIDENT
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Dear Students, Welcome to Adamson University – the dynamic institution that provides education “with a heart!” We are glad to present this revised Student Manual for the SY 2010-2011, which contains information about services and organizations available, as well as university policies and regulations for you, our dear students. This provides a good introduction to university life for those of you who are new to the campus. It is likewise a great vehicle for you to become acquainted with your rights and responsibilities towards pursuing your academic goals. Please take advantage of the many academic and non-academic opportunities available to you. Seek assistance and guidance, when needed, from your fellow students, faculty and staff. In all aspects of your experiences at Adamson University make your educational journey the most exciting by becoming involved in different academic programs, campus events and community activities. With various offerings/student organizations and activities, there is surely something that will relate most closely to your particular academic and extracurricular interests and needs. We wish you great success as you begin or continue your journey with Adamson University and may all the services and support that AdU can offer accompany you on your path to graduation. God‟s blessings be with you always! REV. FR. FRANCISCO NICOLAS P. MAGNAYE, JR., C.M. RE REV. FR. FRANCISCO NICOLAS P. MAGNAYE, JR., C.M.
Message from the
VICE PRESIDENT FOR
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
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WELCOME to Adamson University – a Catholic Vincentian educational institution of learning committed to provide excellent quality education that you rightly deserve. YOU, dear students are the most important stakeholders in our academic community. As such, the University endeavors to develop you into well-rounded individuals equipped with the skills and competencies necessary for your individual development and professional growth. We hope that your stay in the campus will be a challenging and enriching experience as you make a steady progress in your academic life guided by your dreams and goals. We encourage you to make use of the available facilities, technology, equipment, training programs and various opportunities that the school provides for you. Needless to say, you must give the best of yourself in your studies so that in so doing, you move closer to making your dreams and goals a reality. This 2010 edition of Student Manual is meant as a tool in helping you shape your educational journey. In your campus life, this must-read handy book can interestingly serve as your effective guide and useful companion for your conducive academic learning. It lays down certain rules, standards and effective disciplinary practices that you are duty-bound to follow as responsible students. We ask that you respectfully abide by them as your mark of a true Adamsonian. May we take this opportunity to thank your parents, our invaluable partners in the noble mission and task of education, for their trust in our academic institution. REV. FR. MAXIMINO D. RENDON, C.M.
Message from the
VICE PRESIDENT FOR
FINANCE
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Message from the
VICE PRESIDENT FOR
STUDENT AFFAIRS
My dear student, Welcome to your second home! This Student Manual embodies your future! Know your way in and out of the University. Everything written facilitates your stay at Adamson University, from the day you set foot until the day you graduate. Please feel free to browse over the pages and equip yourself for a brighter future. Be involved in the different activities which you believe would harness your intellect and talents. Strive to make your stay something to look back to, and we shall always be your proud Alma Mater! How do we realize our dreams? It begins with the desire to persevere. For clarifications, you may visit the Office for Student Affairs and we shall always be willing to lend a helping hand. More power to you! REV. FR. ANDREW S. BAYAL, C.M.
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Message from the
VICE PRESIDENT
FOR ADMINISTRATION
Success does not happen overnight. It requires patience, hard work, diligence, perseverance, discipline, just to name a few. The same is true when our commitment is to help our students find their way towards achieving academic excellence without neglecting their spiritual development. Just as we can all appreciate a handy road-map for a smooth and easy travel, the Student Handbook is being provided to you so that you can familiarize yourself about the policies, and the rules and regulations of various sectors of this University. They are there to guide you for whatever legitimate concerns you may have now and in the future. We hope that your journey with us will not only challenge you to become the best person that you can be, but also to become one of the esteemed Vincentian alumni of Adamson University in the years to come. MRS. ANA LIZA M. RAGOS
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I. INTRODUCTION
HISTORY OF ADAMSON UNIVERSITY
Dr. George Lucas Adamson, a Greek chemist from Athens, founded the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry (ASIC) on June 20, 1932 to train young men and women along the lines of practical industrial chemistry. It started as a one-classroom school that evolved into the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry and Engineering (ASICE) on February 19, 1936. Upon approval by the Secretary of Public Instruction of its application for university status on February 5, 1941, it became known as Adamson University (AdU).
George Lucas‟s cousin, Alexander Athos Adamson came to the school shortly after to help the fledgling school. Alexander joined the administration on July 15, 1932, serving at one time or another as Vice-President, Treasurer and Registrar. Much later, Alexander‟s brother George Athos Adamson also came onboard in 1934, becoming the School Dean, Dean of the College of Engineering and professor. Evdoxia Savaides Adamson, wife of George Lucas, started working and teaching in the University in 1939, then served as Dean of the College of Education and of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Sofia Adamson, George Athos‟s wife, taught in the College of Education after arriving in 1939 and briefly served as Directress of the Junior Normal College. Except for George Athos who left after the war with his wife, all the Adamsons remained working in the University until its turnover to the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers of the
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Congregation of the Mission in 1964. George Lucas Adamson served as President until 1967, for a total of 35 years including a three-year holdover stint at the assumption of the Vincentians as administrators.
Before finally settling on its permanent home along San Marcelino Street in 1946 after the war, the school stayed in three different locations: Sta. Cruz (1932-1933), San Miguel (1933-1939) and Intramuros (1939-1941). In San Marcelino, the University expanded with the acquisition of the Meralco building in 1968 and the St. Theresa‟s College-Manila campus in 1977, both just across the street.
Fr. Leandro I. Montañana, C.M., a Spanish Vincentian was the second President and first under the C.M. administration. He served in that capacity until 1985 when Fr. Rolando S. Dela Goza, C.M., the first Filipino President, succeeded him all the way to 1994. Next came Fr. Jimmy Belita, C.M., University President until 2003 who in turn was succeeded by the current President, Fr. Gregorio L. Bañaga, Jr., C.M.
Although best known for its chemistry and engineering programs, Adamson gradually added architecture, sciences, pharmacy, business, education, liberal arts, law, graduate school, basic education, and theology courses as it grew bigger. The transfer of ownership in 1964 incorporated the University into the Adamson-Ozanam Educational Institutions, Inc. led to its transition from a secular to a Catholic institution. St. Vincent de Paul, founder of the C.M., was declared University Patron Saint and the motto “Veritas in Caritate” (Truth in Charity) was adopted. A new vision was articulated, basically that of offering affordable quality education especially for the socially disadvantaged – one not substantially different from that of the Founder‟s who wanted to help Filipinos gain a livelihood by offering a maximum amount of practical education in a minimum amount of time. In keeping up with the new millennium‟s challenges
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and demands, the university responded by offering information technology, nursing, customs administration, and hospitality management. Adamson University was also declared a historic site by the National Historical Institute in 2007, the year it celebrated its Diamond Jubilee. Today, it is a dynamic and harmonious community of administrators, faculty, employees and students teaming up in pursuit of academic excellence to produce socially responsible and globally competitive graduates. Its continued quest for excellence tempered by its desire to make an impact in its community renders the holistic education offered by the University as true to its aim of providing education with a heart.
UNIVERSITY VISION-MISSION
VISION
Adamson University, a Catholic, Vincentian educational institution, is a recognized leading center for quality education particularly for the socially disadvantaged.
MISSION
As a Catholic University, we diligently pursue truth and knowledge, inspired by Gospel values and guided by the teachings of the Church;
As a Vincentian community, we inspire others to follow the example of St. Vincent de Paul, who led and organized his contemporaries in creatively responding to those who are in need;
As an institution of learning, we assist in the formation of competent, creative, and socially responsible leaders through our commitment to excellence in discovery, learning, and service;
As a catalyst of social transformation, we provide quality services that empower others to become agents of change.
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CORE VALUES (5S)
We pursue our vision and accomplish our mission from the following fundamental values that are at the heart of who we are:
SEARCH FOR EXCELLENCE
The highest standards of academic excellence and professionalism in service are the hallmarks of our educative endeavors. We regularly assess and transform our programs to make them effective for learning discovery of knowledge and community service. Our service ethics manifests strong sense of responsibility, competency, efficiency and professional conduct.
SPIRIT OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
The spirit of St. Vincent inspires and permeates our learning community, programs and services. This spirit is shown in our sensitivity to the presence of God, compassionate service and the building of supportive relationships towards an effective service to persons in need.
SOLIDARITY
Drawn together by a common vision and mission we believe education is a shared responsibility and a collaborative effort where the gifts of persons are valued. Our learning community is a "family" where participation, teamwork, interdependence, communication and dialogue prevail. A culture of appreciation builds up our community, encouraging us towards excellence and professionalism.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Education at Adamson University aims at developing a sense of social responsibility - a mark of an authentic Christian faith. Social responsibility leads us to empower the marginalized sectors of society through the creation of knowledge and human development. We are committed to work for the building of a society based on justice, peace, and respect for human dignity and the integrity of creation.
SUSTAINED INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT
Education is a lifelong quest whose primary purpose is the full and integral development of the human person. We are committed to provide programs for holistic development and continuous learning. Networking with other educational institutions, government agencies, industries, business and other groups enhances our educational services.
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The Man Whose Spirit Lives On: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Saint Vincent de Paul was born at Pouy in Gascony, Southern France in
1581. He came from a poor family of peasants and spent his early years taking care of swine. A rich benefactor sent him to school. At the age of 19 he was ordained priest.
He had a rather self-seeking start in the priesthood. Under the influence of his spiritual directors he underwent a striking conversation in which he gave his life over to God in service of the poor. For a few years he was pastor of a parish and then a chaplain to the galley slaves in Paris. But it was in preaching missions and teaching the peasants in the countryside that he found his special calling. He gathered a group of priests who assisted him in conducting missions. The group subsequently became the Congregation of the Mission (1625), a community of priests and brothers whose end is "to preach the good news to the poor."
Eager to reform the life and training of the clergy, he and his community also organized retreats and established seminaries. In 1633 he gathered together a group of simple girls to minister to the sick poor with the assistance of St. Louise de Marillac. Today this community is known as the Daughters of Charity. He also established the Confraternities of Charity and the Ladies of Charity (lay organizations) to assist the poor.
When he died on September 27, 1660, all of Paris mourned for him. The Church honors St. Vincent on this day. He is known throughout the world today as the patron of all charitable associations. His spirituality lives on in hundreds of thousands of laymen and women, priests, sisters and brothers who follow in his footsteps.
On August 3, 1728, Pope Benedict XIII declared Vincent “Blessed”. Pope Leo XII constituted him “Universal Patron of Charity” on April 16, 1885. His life-size statue stands in St. Peter‟s Basilica in Rome.
St. Vincent de Paul is the Patron Saint of Adamson University. Inspired by his example, the Vincentian community at Adamson University is committed to provide education particularly to the socially disadvantaged. They believe that education is one of the best ways to develop the human person and to uplift the social condition of the marginalized sectors of society.
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UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE Adamson University is a Catholic learning institution owned and managed by Vincentian priests and brothers. As an educational apostolate of the Congregation of the Mission, the University, consistent to its doctrinal purpose, seeks to cater to socially disadvantaged students. In the entire stay of the students in the University, it is expected that the academic, co-academic and extra-curricular activities will form an individual, whose ideals are reflective of the values needed for the benefit of the academic community, and the whole nation. Student services are readily available to complement the conduct of aforesaid activities in accordance with the established policies aimed at maintaining the academic standards of the University. Enrollment of the student is viewed as a special contract indicative of his acceptance to the University rules and regulations set forth in this Student Manual, pursuant with the role of the University, namely: for character formation, teaching of discipline, developmental growth and Vincentian education.
ACCREDITATION
Adamson University is an accredited member of the following national and international educational organizations:
Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and
Universities (ASEACCU) Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning
(ASAIHL) International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) Association of Catholic Universities of the Philippines (ACUP) Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on
Accreditation (PACUCOA) The Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and
Universities (PAASCU) South Manila Inter-Institutional Consortium (SMI-IC) University Belt (U-Belt) Consortium
Moreover, Adamson University is affiliated with or is an institutional member
of several other international and national professional associations and organizations.
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I. ACADEMIC LIFE A. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Doctor of Philosophy in Education Doctor of Philosophy in Management Master of Arts in Education Specialization in: *School Administration and Supervision *Computer Aided Instruction Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Chemistry Master of Science in Management Engineering Master of Science in Pharmacy Master of Arts in Theology Major in: *Pastoral Ministry *Dogmatic Studies *Vincentian Studies Master in Engineering Master in Information Technology
COLLEGE OF LAW
Bachelor of Laws COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
Bachelor of Science in Architecture COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Bachelor of Arts Major in: Economics, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Political Science
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Bachelor of Science in Biology Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Bachelor of Science in Information System Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Psychology Associate in Computer Technology
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Bachelor of Science in Nursing COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in: Special Education Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in: English, Social Studies, MAPEH, Mathematics, Filipino
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Bachelor off Science in Business Administration
Major in: Financial Management, Business Economics, Marketing Management, Operation Management
Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration
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Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
B.S. in Ceramic Engineering B.S. in Chemical Engineering B.S. in Civil Engineering B.S. in Computer Engineering B.S. in Electrical Engineering B.S. in Electronics & Comm. Engineering B.S. in Geology Engineering B.S. in Industrial Engineering B.S. in Mechanical Engineering B.S. in Mining Engineering
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) Literacy Training Service (LTS) Citizen Military Training (CMT)
BASIC EDUCATION with Computer Subjects
(High School & Grade School, Boys & Girls)
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B. ACADEMIC POLICIES
B.1. Basic Academic Policies 1. Code of Academic Integrity
All persons involved in the educational programs and services of the University as student, teacher, researcher, staff or academic administrator shall uphold honesty and integrity in their academic activities at all times. They shall avoid acts such as cheating, plagiarism, deceit, fabrication of facts and records, bribery, misrepresentation and all acts of dishonesty.
2. Enrollment and Student Records
a. Enrollment at Adamson University is a contractual relationship between the student and the University. The student agrees to abide by policies, rules and regulations of the University as contained in the student manual and other memoranda to be issued from time to time, in accordance with the mandate and authority granted to it as a duly registered private educational institution. The University confers to the student the corresponding title, certificate or degree after completion of the prescribed course of study and upon compliance with the requirements, rules and regulations of government regulatory agencies such as the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Department of Education (DepED), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and other concerned agencies.
b. The University Registrar is the authorized officer to enroll students.
She determines the enrollment processes and manages such processes in coordination with other academic and administrative officers and personnel.
c. Official academic records of all enrolled students shall be kept by the
Registrar using appropriate storage media, and shall be accessed only through her authority. Changing of academic records shall become official only upon acceptance by the Registrar, following the policies, procedures and forms prescribed for the purpose.
3. Academic Programs and Subject Offerings
a. New academic programs offered by the University shall pass through
rigorous review by academic officers, concerned administrators and faculty members. It shall consider capabilities and needs of students as well as the standards of the scientific community and the demands of industry. Under the supervision of the VP for Academic Affairs, existing programs shall be subjected to regular annual review by the Dean/ Department Chairperson with the participation of faculty
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members. All academic programs shall comply with the standards prescribed by the CHED, the accrediting agencies, the professional associations and by the industry.
b. New academic programs, including extension programs and
consortia arrangements overseas or local based, may be proposed by a faculty member or by an academic officer to be supported with appropriate study. They shall be properly reviewed and endorsed by the Department or College to the Academic Council. The Academic Council may form a technical panel to study the proposal and to recommend appropriate action to the President. Upon approval all new academic programs shall be declared open for enrollment for incoming freshmen students by the Registrar.
c. Programs may be recommended for phase out by the Academic
Council in consultation with various departments and offices. Incoming third year and other fourth year students enrolled in courses to be phased out shall be provided opportunity to complete the prescribed courses within two school years after the declaration of phase out by the Registrar. Students who are unable to complete the old curriculum within the allowed transition period shall shift to the new curriculum.
d. The University shall offer subjects based on sequence of subjects as
provided for in the approved curriculum. Off semester subjects may be offered at the option of the University depending on requirements of students, and following the guidelines provided for the purpose.
4. Academic Credit System
a. In general, credit for a course is determined by the number and
length of class meetings per week per semester. For a lecture subject, a class meeting of three (3) hours a week earns three (3) units of credit. For a laboratory subject, a class of three (3) hours a week earns 1 unit of credit.
b. Students shall follow the sequence of subjects according to the
approved curriculum. Subjects with pre-requisites are marked as such in the curriculum. Subjects taken and completed without satisfying the prescribed pre-requisite will not be credited for graduation purposes.
c. Simultaneous enrollment in a semester of pre-requisite and
succeeding subjects is to be avoided. If done without proper permit, only the pre-requisite subject may be credited during the semester. However, simultaneous enrollment of pre-requisite and succeeding subjects may be permitted for students on their terminal year, and only upon approval by the Dean, and as recommended by the Department Chairperson.
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d. Except when otherwise specified in a curriculum, the regular load per
semester is 21 academic lecture units, or equivalent in laboratory units, or 9 academic lecture units or equivalent in laboratory units, during summer. Academic load in excess of the regular load shall be disallowed.
e. In general, students shall be allowed to enroll one academic program
at a time, and only in those subjects included in the curriculum where they are officially enrolled in.
5. Examinations
a. The periodic examinations given each semester are Preliminary, Mid-
Term, and Final examinations. Students shall secure their examination permits from the Cashier‟s Office, Finance Department. Faculty members shall check examination permits.
b. Special Examinations
b.1. Special examinations are given to students who failed to take the scheduled periodic exam for any of the following reasons:
b.1.1.Illness or injury caused by accident as evidenced by a
medical certificate. b.1.2. Death of a member of the family (grandparent, parent,
guardian, brother, sister, spouse or child), as evidenced by testimony and/or letter from guardian/parents
b.1.3. Other emergencies or reasons determined as valid and meritorious by the Chairperson/Dean.
b.2. Special examination may be given within one week after the
scheduled periodic exam. Affected students shall apply for special examination at the Chairperson/Dean‟s Office following the prescribed form.
b.3. Special examinations will be based on the syllabus. The
Chairperson/Dean may designate a faculty member who shall formulate and administer the special examination, if the teacher of the student is not available.
c. Qualifying Examinations for Some Academic Programs
Some colleges such as the College of Engineering, require their students who satisfactorily completed the first two years of their respective curriculum to take the Engineering Qualifying Examination. The examination is administered in an announced date after the distribution of the final grades.
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6. Grading System
a. Number of Periodic Exams and Quizzes Implementing Guidelines: a.1. Periodic examinations
a.1.1. A minimum of 4 periodic examinations (prelim, midterm, pre-final, and final exam) shall be given and constructed simulating the questions in the board exam.
a.1.2.The coverage of the examinations shall be as follows;
a.1.3. Professors shall submit a copy of their exam to their head for evaluation and strict monitoring.
a.1.4.Professors shall discuss the answers of the examination and provide the results promptly to the students.
a.1.5.The final exam maybe written or in other form as required by the course, duly approved by the Chair/Dean.
a.2. Standardization of Test Content a.2.1. Item analysis shall be conducted to standardize the
content of the exam. a.2.2. All faculty members will be required to submit the result
of their evaluation to the Dean or the Chairperson for monitoring.
a.3. Quizzes a.3.1. At least 1 short quiz per term shall be given.
b. Performance-Based Evaluation and Computation of Semestral
Grades Implementing Guidelines: b.1. A “Pass or Fail” policy shall be strictly observed, except on
output-based subjects (e.g. thesis or its equivalent, and internship), where “No grade” may be given.
b.2. A student will only earn credits for the subject if he passes both lecture and laboratory components. The student will be required to re-enroll both lecture and laboratory if he/she failed either of the components.
b.3. Performance-based grading system. b.3.1.Due to inherent differences in the course requirements
of different subjects in the various programs, the parameters to be used for the evaluation of students‟ performance and its corresponding weight, shall be
Start of classes End of classes Prelim Midterm
Prelim Exam Midterm Exam Pre-final Exam
Comprehensive Final Exam
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based on the course objectives as stipulated in the syllabus. The course requirements and its corresponding weight distribution shall be a consensus among the faculty handling the same subject or should be decided upon by an individual faculty who is the only one handling the subject. In either case the course requirements and its corresponding weight distribution shall be verified and confirmed by the dean/chair.
b.3.2.Grades in the examinations, quizzes, and other requirements shall be computed as the percentage of raw scores and shall not be transmuted.
b.3.3. The passing grade is 70%. b.3.4.The course requirements, its breakdown, and the
computation of grade shall be provided for to the students by their respective professor at the start of the semester.
b.4. Computation of semestral grades b.4.1. A tentative grade will be computed based on the
student‟s performance for the prelim, midterm, and pre-finals, with a 20:20:30 percentage weight distribution, respectively. The percentage equivalent of the tentative grade will be computed based on the total percentage points of 70.
b.4.2.A cut-off grade for exemption from taking the final exam will be determined by the college/department, but this should not be less than 82% (or a tentative grade of 57 for the 3 terms, prelim, midterm, and finals).
b.4.3.The computed percentage equivalent of the tentative grade will be reflected as the semestral grade, if an exempted student opted not to take the final exam.
b.4.4. If a student who was exempted opted to take the final exam, the semestral grade will be computed based on the breakdown as described below.
TENTATIVE GRADE
Prelim Grade 20% Midterm Grade 20% Pre-Final Grade 30%
70% SEMESTRAL GRADE Tentative Grade 70% Comprehensive Final
Exam 30%
100%
b.5. There shall be one grade for subjects with lecture and laboratory components.
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b.6. A uniform weight distribution for the lecture and laboratory components of a particular subject shall be observed in the University, based on the unit credits assigned to the subject. However, the college/department may deviate on this provision, based on the nature of the course requirements.
SUGGESTED PERCENTAGE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION FOR SUBJECTS WITH LECTURE & LABORATORY COMPONENTS
For a 2 unit lec with 1 unit lab/design
Lecture 67% Laboratory 33%
100% For a 3 unit lec with 2 unit lab/design Lecture 60% Laboratory 40%
100% For a 2 unit lec with 2 unit lab/design
Lecture 50% Laboratory 50%
100%
c. Encoding of Grades c.1. Schedule for the encoding of grades will be as usual, as provided for
by the Office of the Registrar. c.2. Grades of lecture & laboratory should be fused before encoding by
the faculty loaded such. c.3. Faculty members should post the list of exempted students after the
pre-final exam. c.4.The pre-final grades will be encoded together with the semestral
grade, as scheduled by the Office of the Registrar.
d. Remedial Exams d.1. A semestral grade that is equal to or greater than 65 but less than
70, will be given remedial exam. d.1.1. The remedial exam is a pass or fail exam. d.1.2. A semestral grade of 3.0 will be given in passing the remedial
exam and 5.0 will be given for failing it. d.2. The remedial exam should be administered prior to the encoding of
the semestral grade.
e. Make-up Exam, Quiz, or other Requirements e.1. Special exam/make-up exam shall be allowed for the following
reason(s): e.1.1. Illness or injury caused by accident evidenced by a medical
certificate.
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e.1.2.Death of a family member (grandparent, parent, guardian, sibling, spouse, or child).
e.1.3. Force majeure e.2. Guidelines for giving make-up exam, quiz, or other requirements
e.2.1.Students are given five (5) working days to show proof of their excuse(s).
e.2.2.Students shall be required to take the exam immediately after the reason was verified to be valid.
e.2.3. If a student failed to comply he/she will be given a score of “0” for the exam, unless for a verified valid reason where the student will be given consideration to take the exam on a scheduled date prior to the enrollment period for the next semester, or else a grade of 5.0 will be issued.
e.2.4.The concerned faculty shall provide the College/ Department a copy of the special exam, which shall be administered by the Dean or Chair for the comprehensive final exam.
f. “No Grade” Policy
f.1. “No grade” may be given only in output-based subjects (e.g. thesis or its equivalent, and internship).
f.2. A student is given a period of one year to comply with the course requirement(s). Noncompliance shall be accorded a grade of 5.0 after the prescribed period have lapsed.
g. Academic Honors
g.1. Academic honors are based on the general weighted average.
g.2. To qualify for honors the student must meet the following
conditions: g.2.1. Is a regular student taking 100% of the regular semestral
load g.2.2. Have not failed nor dropped any subject g.2.3. Have not been charged of any disciplinary case
g.3. Any deviation(s) will be given the highest honor of “academic merit award”
g.4. Awarding honors to transferees g.4.1. A transferee should at least have taken 75% of the
required credits in his course to qualify for the “academic merit award”.
Academic Honor GWA Requirement
Summa Cum Laude ≤ 1.24
Magna Cum Laude ≤ 1.49
Cum Laude ≤ 1.74
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h. Grade Point Equivalent
Semestral Grade
Grade Point
Equivalent
Letter Equivalent
Description
100
1.00 A
99
98
97 Excellent
96
1.25 A-
95
94
93
92
1.50 B+
91
90
89 Superior
88
1.75 B
87
86
85
84
2.00
B-
83
82
81
2.25
C+
80
79 AVERAGE
78
2.50
C
77
76
75
74 2.75 C-
73
72
71 3.00 D
70 PASSED
<70 5.00 F FAILED
DR DROPPED
NG NO GRADE
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7. Student Academic Status and Classification
a. Probationary Status
a.1.Probationary status is given to a student who has academic
deficiency of 30% or more of enrolled academic units at the end of a given semester. Grades of 5.0 (Failed), 6.0 (Dropped) or equivalent in percentage, are included in the determination of academic deficiency.
a.2.Incomplete grades shall be counted as part of the
accumulated academic deficiency. a.3. A student on probation is subject to the following restrictions:
a.3.1. Can enroll a maximum of 15 academic units or a maximum of 70% of the regular load during a term. Theology subject is excluded in the counting of the allowed maximum units. Students who are on their terminal semester may be allowed to enroll more units, but subject to the approval of the Department Chairperson/Dean.
a.3.2. Can be disqualified: •To apply or continue holding office as editor and staff member of any official student school paper •To apply or continue holding office as officer in AUSG, RSO or any of the school organizations or societies including class organizations.
a.4. A student will be placed on probation on a semester immediately succeeding a term when the deficiencies are incurred during which period he/she shall undertake to clear all academic deficiencies.
a.5. Summer term is considered an extension of the second
semester of the regular school year. A student may be granted an extended probationary status for a maximum of one semester upon recommendation of the Department Chairperson and approval of the Dean.
b. Academic Exclusion
b.1. A student on probation who does not pass all subjects
previously failed, or who is unable to clear his probationary status within the required period granted, shall be excluded from enrollment in his/her program, or from the University.
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c. Leave of Absence
c.1. A student who does not intend to enroll the following semester is required to file a Leave of Absence at the Registrar‟s Office. The application for Leave of Absence shall indicate the reasons for the leave, the intended duration and a declaration that the student shall not enroll in any other school for the duration of the leave.
c.2. Failure to file leave of absence shall have the following
effects:
The period covered by the student‟s absence shall continue to be counted towards his/her Maximum Allowable Residence (MAR), which is equal to the required number of years to complete the course multiplied by 1.5. Official leave of absence shall not include in counting the years of residency.
If a new curriculum is implemented during his absence, he shall be required to follow the new curriculum, if his absence extends more than two school years after the implementation of the new curriculum and the phase out of the old curriculum.
c.3. Students on Leave of Absence may be re-admitted by the
Registrar upon recommendation of the Department Chairperson/Dean, and subject to terms and conditions as may be imposed by the college.
d. Classification of Students
d.1.Classification by Year. Students shall be classified by
curriculum year based on the number of credits already earned, and in accordance with curriculum standards where students are enrolled in. Reference date shall be the start of the school year.
d.2. Classification by Semestral Load. Students with more than
fifteen units load shall be classified as Fulltime students, while students with fifteen units or less shall be classified as Part-time students. Reference shall be on a semestral basis.
d.3. Enrollment of Part-time students with less than 15 units load
per semester is discouraged.
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8. Student Attendance
a. Every student is required to attend no less than 80 % of required
contact hours in a given subject to earn the corresponding units. The number of contact hours allowed for absences should not exceed 20% of the required.
a. As a guide in determining the number of contact hours per
subject, a one-unit lecture subject requires 18 contact hours, and a one unit laboratory subject requires 54 contact hours. For subjects with lecture and laboratory components, contact hours are the combined equivalent. Absences incurred within the allowed hours of absence will not exempt the student from complying with the requirements of the subject.
c. Any student who accumulates absences more than the maximum number of hours allowed in a subject:
c.1. Is disqualified from earning any unit for the subject. c.2. Is dropped from the class with a final mark of 6.0
(DROPPED) if he dropped officially. c.3. Is given a grade of 5.0 (Failed) if he is failing at the time of
the last tolerated absence and failed to drop officially.
d. Parents or guardians will be notified of the excessive absences incurred by the student through the Guidance Office or by an office designated by proper administrative authority.
e. Student Tardiness
e.1. Three (3) incidences of tardiness of the student shall be
equivalent to one (1) absence e.2. A student who comes to class within 15 minutes for a 1-hour
class, 20 minutes for 1.5-hour class and 30 minutes or more for a two-hour class shall be marked late. Counting of minutes is based at the start of the official class schedule.
e.3. A student who comes to class after the allowed time for tardiness shall be marked absent.
f. Academic Activities or Subject Matter Missed By Students
f.1. Academic activities including tests, quizzes and lessons
missed by a student on account of absence or tardiness may be substituted with appropriate make-up at the discretion of the teacher.
f.2. Assignments, research papers and other academic activities
assigned by the teacher during the absence of the student shall be submitted or complied with by the student under the
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same conditions given to the class. The student is expected to be responsible to know what he missed during his absence.
B.2. Academic Administration Policies
1. Overload
a. The Department Chairperson/Dean may allow students who are on
their terminal semester to enroll up to six (6) lecture units in excess of the regular load. For compelling reasons accepted by the Department Chairman/Dean, enrollment in 3 Laboratory subjects may be allowed provided the total units shall not exceed 21.
b. The Chairperson shall endorse an application for overload to the
Dean‟s Office based on his assessment of the ability of the student to take up subjects in excess of the regular load.
c. Unless another schedule is announced by the Registrar,
applications for overload for the next semester may be filed at the Registrar‟s Office beginning one week before the final examinations.
d. Students applying for overload shall accomplish the Request for
Overload Form (AdU Form No. 22) provided by the Academic Departments and they shall follow procedures and requirements as indicated in the said form.
2. Cross-Enrollment
a. Students are given permission to cross-enroll the required
subjects in other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) for the following reasons:
a.1. The subject required by a student is phased out. a.2. The student is graduating and the subject is not currently
offered during the semester and no equivalent subject could be found from the current subject offerings in his/her college and in other colleges within the University.
b. Cross enrollment shall be allowed in schools, which are members
of the South Manila Inter-Institutional Consortium Schools, or those that have been granted accredited status by PAASCU or PACU-COA, or granted deregulated or autonomous status by CHED.
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c. Students who wish to cross-enroll shall accomplish Request to Cross-Enroll Form (AdU Form12) available at the Registrar‟s Office. They shall follow the procedures and fulfill the requirements as indicated in the form.
3. Petition for Regular Class
a. Petition is a process whereby students may officially request for
the opening of a regular class of a subject included in a curriculum. Request shall be made through accomplishing the AdU SCS Form No. 30 (Petition Form).
b. During summer, the minimum number of students for a petitioned
class is 25, while in a regular semester, the minimum number of students is 30. Request to open a new class shall be
recommended by the Dean/Department Chair and approved by the Registrar.
c. Once the petitioned class becomes official, students who signed
up for its opening shall not be allowed to drop the subject unless the petition was discontinued/cancelled by the college/department.
4. Petition for Tutorial Class
a. A petitioned subject with less than the minimum number of
students required is considered a tutorial class. Sections of off-semester subjects with enrollees below the minimum number required are considered tutorial classes and shall be charged as such.
b. Students who signed up for a petitioned or tutorial class shall not
be allowed to withdraw from the class once it becomes official. The department should inform students about this condition before they sign-up.
c. Students shall accomplish Form AdU SCS Form No. 29 (Petition
for Tutorial Class Form) for the petition of tutorial classes and shall follow procedures and fulfill requirements as per instructions indicated in the form.
5. Dissolved Subjects
a. Sections of off-semester subjects with less than 30 enrollees shall
be dissolved by the Registrar or at the request of the college/department, shall be retained as tutorial classes and be charged as such.
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b. Dissolved sections are automatically deleted from the master list of sections. Students from these sections shall be included in other sections.
6. Fused Subjects
The Dean/Department Chairperson should determine the sections to be fused based on the following criteria:
a. Sections with the same subject code, subject title, number of units
and with the same schedule. If the schedules are not the same, the schedule of the retained section shall be followed.
b. Students enrolled in a dissolved section will be accommodated in
other sections. If the student decides not to take the subject, it should be dropped through accomplishing the AdU SCS Form No. 27.
c. The combined number of students should not exceed the
standard class size of a regular section.
7. “INCLUSION” of Students in Class Lists
a. Inclusion is the process of enlisting the name of a student in a class after the enrollment period. Inclusion period is within two (2) class meetings after the release of the first class list by the Registrar. The process is carried out by filling out the inclusion form.
b. Inclusion shall be encoded at the Office of the Registrar upon
approval of the Department Chairperson/Dean. Student will present his/her copy of approved inclusion form to the teacher when he/she reports to the class.
8. Dropping of Subjects without Records
a. No record will appear in the Permanent Student Record if a subject
enrolled is officially dropped within three days after the start of classes as scheduled in the School Calendar or as determined by the Registrar.
b. AdU Form No. 4 (pink) is accomplished when dropping without
record and student shall follow procedures indicated in the form.
9. Dropping of Subjects with Records
a. A student receives a grade of 6.0 or “DROPPED” if dropping is
done before MID-TERM examination.
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b. AdU Form No. 4 (white) is accomplished for dropping with record and student shall follow procedures indicated in the form.
10. Transfer
A student who intends to transfer to another school must apply for Transfer Credentials (AdU Form 10) at the Registrar‟s Office. He/She shall be required to submit a duly accomplished clearance and surrender his/her school I.D. The transfer credentials consist of: a. True Copy of Grades (Transcript of Records shall be forwarded
upon the request of the accepting school) b. Certificate of Good Moral Character c. Certificate of Transfer A student involved in a disciplinary case shall not be issued a certificate of good moral character.
11. Change of Course or Major
a. A student may apply to shift to another program offered within the
University after completing at least one semester of his current course.
b. Shifting to other courses shall be approved by the mother
Department or College and by the accepting Department or College. The appropriate Change of Major/Course form (AdU Form No. 5) shall be accomplished.
c. Changing of course or major more than twice shall not be allowed. d. A student academically excluded from one course but not from the
University may be legible to change his course or major.
12. Academic Awards and Honors
a. Graduation with Academic Distinction
Three categories are awarded for superior academic achievement leading to the bachelor‟s degree. This honor, based upon graduation grade-point average (GPA), becomes part of the official record, is awarded upon graduation and appears on the transcript and diploma of the recipient.
a.1. Undergraduate Level
Summa Cum Laude 1.00 to 1.29
Lowest Grade Allowed is 2.0
Magna Cum Laude 1.30 to 1.49
Lowest Grade Allowed is 2.30
Cum Laude 1.5 to 1.69
Lowest Grade Allowed is 2.60
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NOTE:
With Distinction: GWA of at least 1.69 but has significant disqualifications. In the undergraduate level, all subjects taken are included in the computation of GPA .If the GPA is within the range required for Summa Cum Laude or Magna Cum Laude, but has incurred a grade much lower than the allowed for these honors, the next honor will be awarded. Example: GPA is 1.29 but has grade/s below 2.0, Magna Cum Laude will be awarded instead of Summa Cum Laude.
a.2. Graduate Level
Meritissimus
1.00 to 1.10 Lowest Grade Allowed is 1.20
Benemeritus
1.11 to 1.20 Lowest Grade Allowed is 1.30
NOTE:
With Distinction: GPA of at least 1.20 but has significant disqualifications. In the Graduate Level, students with deferred grades in their Oral Defense will automatically get a grade not higher than 1.50. If the GPA is within the range required for Meritissimus or Benemeritus but has incurred a grade much lower than the allowed for these honors, the next honor will be awarded. Example: GPA is 1.10 but has grade/s below 1.2, Benemeritus will be awarded instead of Meritissimus.
b. Academic Awards
Honors are also bestowed in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. They are awarded to every undergraduate student, who attains the required proficiency and whose exemplary performance merits special attention.
b.1. Dean‟s List
A full time student who obtains a weighted average of 1.69 or above in a semester may be included in the Dean‟s List of Honor Students which is compiled at the end of each semester. He receives a letter from the Dean notifying him of his citation for distinguished scholarship. A part-time student is eligible for inclusion in the Dean‟s List after an accumulation of eighteen units of superior academic work.
b.2. Awards
Candidates eligible for the Bachelor‟s Degree may receive distinction awards under the following conditions:
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At least one-half of the total number of academic units prescribed for graduation has been completed in Adamson University.
All College academic units are included in the weighted average whether earned in Adamson University or in other institutions and whether the subjects taken are required for the particular degree or not.
The moral character of the candidate is found to be beyond reproach.
b.3. Loyalty Award.
A student who has completed his entire schooling from the first grade to baccalaureate at Adamson University is given a Loyalty Award.
13. Academic Infractions
a. Any violation of the Code of Academic Integrity by any student is
considered a grave offense punishable by expulsion. Any sanction lower than expulsion may be considered subject to approval by the University President.
b. Any person who allegedly committed academic infractions shall be
given chance to explain and defend his side in accordance with policies and procedures of the University on due process.
c. In the case of students, an incident report shall be submitted by the teacher or concerned personnel to the Department Chairperson or Dean of the affected student specifying the date, time, subject and nature of offense. The Academic Dean shall handle the cases involving students. In the case of faculty members or academic and co-academic employees, complaints or charges shall be handled by the Human Resource Development Office in accordance with established rules and procedures. In the case of academic officers, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs shall assume jurisdiction.
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C. REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
C.1. FRESHMEN STUDENTS University Entrance Exam (UEE) Requirements:
1. 4 pcs. 2 x 2 ID pictures 2. Photocopy of Form 138 (HS Report Card) 3. Entrance Examination Fee
Enrollment Requirements and Procedures (One-Stop-Shop):
Student applicants who passed the University Entrance Examination (UEE) shall submit the following requirements upon enrollment and follow the corresponding procedures:
Requirements Procedures
UEE Result 1. Get UEE result at Admission Section.
2. Submit credentials to the Admission Section and accomplish registration forms and information sheet.
3. Report to the Department Chairperson/College Dean for interview (for programs with board examination and conditional UEE result).
4. Proceed to Admission Section for submission of information sheet, down payment, issuance of certificate of enrollment, and ID picture taking.
5. Proceed to the University Store for the school uniform.
6. Attend freshmen orientation with a parent or guardian as scheduled.
4 pcs. 2 x 2 ID pictures
Form 138 (original copy)
Original Copy of Certificate of Good Moral Character signed by the Principal or Guidance Counselor
Original Copy of Birth Certificate from the National Statistics Office (NSO)
Letter of Application for student applicants not enrolled in college for a period of one year or more after high school graduation)
C.2. READMISSION/RETURNING STUDENTS Enrollment Requirements and Procedures:
1. Secure clearances from the following offices:
Registrar‟s Office
Finance Department (Window B)
Library (Main)
Office for Student Affairs (OSA-Discipline) 2. Proceed to the Department/College concerned to complete the
readmission form. 3. Proceed to enrollment.
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C.3. TRANSFEREES
Admission Requirements:
1. 4 pcs. 2 x 2 ID pictures 2. Letter of Application 3. Certified True Copy of Grades 4. Endorsement from the Dean/Department Chairperson for Entrance
Examination 5. Entrance Examination Fee 6. Honorable Dismissal/Transfer Credentials
Enrollment Requirements and Procedures:
Incoming transferees who passed the UEE shall submit the following requirements and follow the corresponding procedures:
Requirements Procedures
UEE Result 1. Get UEE result at the Admission Office.
2. Proceed to the respective Department/College for interview and evaluation of subjects taken from the previous school.
3. Submission of evaluated school credentials, accomplished Student Information Sheet (Form 1), and enrollment form at the Admission Section, and settle downpayment at the Cashier‟s Office.
4. Get subjects, sections, and schedule posted at the ST Quadrangle.
5. If NSTP subjects were taken, proceed directly to the respective Department, for advising of subjects to be enrolled. If not, go first to the NSTP Office, before proceeding to the respective Department for advising
6. Proceed to Computer Laboratory 3 at the ST Building, ground floor for the encoding of subjects. Present the approved green registration form to the Laboratory Supervisor. Get Certificate of Enrollment after encoding.
7. Apply for school ID at the Admission‟s Office. Present information sheet.
9. Proceed to the University Store to claim 1 set of school and PE uniform.
10. Attend freshmen orientation with parents or guardian as scheduled.
2 pcs. 2 x 2 ID pictures
Original Copy of Certificate of Good Moral Character from previous School
Certified True Copy of Grades
Application Letter
Honorable Dismissal/Transfer Credentials
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C.4. COLLEGE OF LAW
Admission Requirements:
1. 2 pcs. 2 x 2 pictures 2. Official Transcript of Records (Bachelor‟s Degree) 3. Application Letter 4. Letter of Recommendation from former professors 5. Entrance Examination Fee
Enrollment Requirements and Procedures:
Student applicants who passed the UEE shall submit the following requirements and follow the corresponding procedures:
Requirements Procedures
2 pcs 2 x 2 ID pictures 1. Submit credentials to the Office of the College of Law.
2. Accomplish Information Sheet and settle down payment at the Cashier‟s Office.
3. Get subjects, sections and schedules at the posting area.
4. Accomplish Advising Form and subject checklist approved and signed by the Adviser and secure a copy.
5. Go to ID Section for school ID processing.
6. Proceed to assigned Computer Laboratory for encoding of subjects and for the computerized registration form.
UEE Result
Certificate of Good Moral Character from previous School
Original Transcript of Records
Transfer Credentials
Application Letter
C.5. GRADUATE SCHOOL
Admission Requirements:
1. 2 pcs. 2 x 2 ID pictures 2. Official Transcript of Records (Bachelor‟s Degree) 3. Application Letter 4. Letter of Recommendation from former professors 5. Entrance Examination Fee
Enrollment Requirements and Procedures:
Applicants who passed the UEE shall submit the following requirements and follow the corresponding procedures:
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Requirements Procedure
2 pcs 2 x 2 ID pictures 1. Submit credentials to the Office of the Graduate School.
2. Refer to steps 2-5 for enrollment procedures for the College of Law.
3. Proceed to respective Department for interview and evaluation of subjects taken from the former school.
UEE Result
Certificate of Good Moral Character from previous School
Original Transcript of Records
Transfer Credentials
Application Letter
C.6. CROSS-ENROLLEES
Admission Requirements:
1. Non-Consortium Member School a. 4 pcs. 2 x 2 pictures b. Permit to Cross-Enroll from mother school c. Accomplished Adamson University Application Form to Cross-
Enroll 2. Consortium Member School
a. 2 pcs. 2 x 2 pictures b. Permit to Cross-Enroll from mother school c. Accomplished Adamson University Application Form to Cross-
Enroll
Enrollment Requirements and Procedure:
A cross-enrollee from another College or University is allowed to enroll for a period of one (1) semester provided that he/she presents a valid permit granted by the school where he/she is enrolled. Non-Consortium Member School After completing the requirements, a cross-enrollee follows the same enrollment procedures for old students. Consortium Member School
After completing the requirements, a cross-enrollee follows the same enrollment procedures for old students.
Payment of tuition fee should be based and done in the host school. C.7. FOREIGN STUDENTS
Admission Requirements:
1. Application Letter addressed to the Registrar with waiver letter not to take any advance units
2. Six (6) copies of the Personal History Statement (PHS) in English and in national alphabet accomplished and signed by the applicant, accompanied by personal seal, if nay, original photo and original left and right thumbprints affixed thereat
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3. Two (2) sets of Official Transcript of Records/Scholastic Records, duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the applicant‟s country of origin or legal residence, “SEEN AND NOTED” stamp is not acceptable
4. Two (2) sets of notarized Affidavit of Support and Proof of Adequate Financial Support to cover expenses for student‟s accommodation and subsistence, school dues, and other incidental expenses (Bank Statement)
5. Two (2) sets of Certificate of Good Moral Character from the Principal or School Head of the Institution where last attended.
6. Two (2) sets of photocopy of passport pages where name, photo, and birth date appear
7. Four (4) pcs. 2 x 2 ID pictures 8. Acceptance Fee 9. University Entrance Examination (UEE)
Enrollment Requirements and Procedures:
Must first write or consult the Office of the Registrar, Foreign Section.
After the formal application and requirements are accomplished, the student qualifies for registration, and a Notice of Acceptance will be issued to him.
Pay the Acceptance Fee
Settle the down payment at the Cashier‟s Office, then follow the same enrollment procedures for new students.
C.8. OLD STUDENTS
Enrollment Requirements and Procedure:
Requirements Procedure
Copy of grades (for advising) 1. Proceed to Cashier‟s Office for payment.
2. Go to respective Department for advising.
3. Present the payment receipt to the adviser to get advising form and subject checklist
4. Accomplish the forms 5. Return forms to the Adviser who
will assign block section number 6. Sign in the control list for block
section 7. Proceed to the Department or
advising area for the releasing of the computerized registration form.
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C.9. IRREGULAR STUDENTS Enrollment Requirements and Procedure:
Requirements Procedure
Copy of grades (for advising) 1. Proceed to the Cashier‟s Office for payment.
2. Go to respective department for advising.
3. Present the payment receipt to the adviser to get advising form and subject checklist
4. Accomplish the forms. 5. Return forms to the Adviser for
approval of selected students. 6. Proceed to the assigned Computer
Laboratory with the approved advising form for the encoding of schedule.
7. If there will be changes in the approved subjects, secure the approval of the adviser. If none, wait for the release of the computerized registration form.
SPECIAL RECOGNIZABLE TRANSACTIONS:
1. Not part of the curriculum
Present enrollment form as endorsed by the Computer Laboratory Supervisor.
If subject to be encoded needs the approval of the Dean and Chairperson, a letter of approval is required.
2. Pre-requisite not taken.
Present enrollment form as endorsed by the Computer Laboratory Supervisor.
Present a TCG of the previous semesters for verification. 3. Subject already taken (re-enroll subjects)
Present enrollment form with endorsement from the Student Record Evaluator and Laboratory Supervisor.
4. Simultaneous/Overload
Present enrollment form together with simultaneous/overload form as approved by the Chairperson, Dean and the Registrar.
5. Transferees
Present enrollment forms together with the accomplished Information Sheet and newly assigned Student Number issued by the Admission Office.
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6. Cross-Enrollees
Present enrollment form together with the Information Sheet and newly assigned student number issued by the Admission Office.
In case of consortium, the student must secure clearance from Cashier‟s Office.
7. Shiftees
Present enrollment form.
Present approved shifting form. 8. Graduate of another course.
Present enrollment form with the information sheet issued by the Admission Office.
9. Student Number not found.
Student must present registration form with endorsement by the Laboratory Supervisor.
10. Academic Probation
Students present registration form and academic clearance from their respective Deans/Chair before enrolling subjects not more than 15 units.
WITHDRAWAL OF CREDENTIALS AND ENROLLMENT
Students who withdraw their enrollment within one week after the start of classes will have their credentials returned. Those who withdraw after two weeks from the start of classes are advised to apply for transfer credentials, instead. Accordingly, as to the CHED guidelines, the student is charged the full payment of fees if he/she withdraws after two (2) weeks of classes.
LOAD REVISION (Inclusion, Deletion and Dropping of Subjects)
Load revision considers inclusion, deletion and dropping of subjects without record by the students, affords the opportunity to revise and arrange their schedules during enrollment except when enrolled in block sections.
PROCEDURES:
The student gets Load Revision form from the Scheduling Section (Registrar‟s Office).
Inclusion is done in the department where subject is offered.
Student control number for each subject included must be written in the adviser‟s form reference.
Inclusion is allowed if:
A change in load is due to dissolved subject. A student who takes an underload is advised to take additional
subjects.
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The department must approve substitute or additional subject. Student may check enrollment in kiosks at ST lobby after the inclusion
period.
DROPPING AND PETITION OF SUBJECTS
Dropping of Subjects:
1. Dropping of subject without record of enrollment A student may drop the subject without record of enrollment one week after the start of classes.
Consult the Dean/Chairperson of the Department concerned.
Ask the approval of the Registrar, and;
Reported with an appropriate form to the Cashier‟s and Registrar‟s Offices, within the first week of classes.
2. Dropping of subject with record of enrollment
Noted by the Instructor of every subject
Acknowledged by the Dean, Chairperson and professor concerned.
Ask the approval of the Registrar, and ;
Report with an appropriate form to the Cashier‟s and the Registrar‟s Offices.
Subjects not officially dropped at any time of the school terms are considered failure and marked 5.0, and will be recorded in the student permanent record book. Subjects are officially dropped if applied before the mid-term examination and are given a grade of “DROPPED” (6.0).
Petition of Subjects:
The student should go to the Department for advising.
The student should present ID for identification.
The student should sign the petition sheet. Students who signed are considered “enrolled”.
The student should get the approved petition from the respective concerned Department.
STUDENT RANKING
For administrative purposes, students enrolled in the University are classified according to progress towards graduation as follows: Freshman. A student is classified as 1
st year if he/she has passed the total
number of academic units required in the 1st year.
Sophomore. A student is classified as 2
nd year if he/she has passed the total
number of academic units required in the 1st and 2
nd years of his/her course.
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Junior. A student is classified as 3rd
year if he/she has passed the total number
of academic units required in the 1st, 2
nd, and 3
rd years of his/her course with
NSTP completed.
Senior. A student is classified as 4th year if he/she has passed the total number
of academic units required in the 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd and 4
th years of his/her course with
NSTP completed. Terminal, A student is classified as 5
th year if he/she has passed the total
number of academic units required in the 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th and 5
th years of his/her
course with NSTP completed.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
As a general rule, no student should be allowed to graduate unless, he or she complies with all academic, non-academic, and other requirements imposed by the University for graduation. This specifically pertains to the following: obtaining passing grades in all subjects in the curriculum, complying with the National Service Training Program (NSTP) requirements, and completing all admissions requirements – including Form 137 or Transcript of Records (TOR) from the School of last attendance and Certified Photocopy of Birth Certificate from National Statistics Office (NSO).
A student who expects to graduate in a given semester is encouraged to apply for an evaluation of his/her academic records two months before the end of the school term that precedes the semester of his/her graduation. A candidate for graduation must file an official application for his/her graduation in the Office of the Registrar before the Mid-Term Examination of his/her last Semester in the University.
Other requirements for graduation are the following:
1. In general, a minimum of one school year‟s residence, that is 36 units of credit and 2/3 of the work in the major field must have been completed at Adamson University. Particular departments have certain special requirements.
2. A statement of clearance from all financial obligations with the University. 3. A statement of clearance from OSA-Discipline that the student concerned
has no pending civil, criminal, disciplinary or administrative case. 4. Student should apply for True Copy of Grades for evaluation of grades. 5. Fill up an application form for graduation to be submitted to the Registrar‟s
Office in their respective course. 6. A student with incomplete grades will not be allowed to attend the
Commencement Exercises. 7. A student is required to attend the graduation recollection and orientation as
scheduled. 8. A candidate for graduation should follow the required attire. 9. The graduation fee is included in the Final Assessment.
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ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL CREDENTIALS
Transcript of Records (graduate/undergraduate)
Diploma
True Copy of Grades
Transfer Credentials
Certificate of Graduation and other certificates These credentials will be issued only after a student has cleared all his/her financial obligations to the University and from the Office for Student Affairs.
D. FINANCE POLICIES
D.1. Assessment of Fees
Temporary assessment of tuition and other school fees shall be provided to students upon enrollment. Corrections and adjustments in enrollment should be done within ONE (1) week from the official start of classes at the Registrar‟s Office. After this period, corrections and adjustments in enrollment and the computerized assessed fees shall not be entertained anymore. Students are advised to secure the final assessment of fees from the Students Accounts Section, Finance Department, for review to ensure their correctness. Graduation fees are included in the final assessment of fees for graduating students. Graduating students are advised to fully settle their outstanding balances at the Teller‟s counters, Cash Management Office, prior to the final examination period.
The Cash Management Office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a Saturday prior to the prelim, mid-term and final examinations period to facilitate payment.
Pre-assessment of fees for some other purposes should be applied for in writing at the Finance Department for a fee of P50.
D.2. Verification Terminals
The students can verify their account balances at the verification terminals located near the main entrance of Cardinal Santos (CS) and St. Theresa (ST) Buildings.
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D.3. Tutorial Fees
An off-semester subject with a class size of less than 30 students and summer classes of less than 25 students are considered tutorial classes. (Please refer to the detailed academic policies on petition for tutorial class.) Deadline for petition to open tutorial classes and approval is two weeks prior to prelim exams.
A student signing in a tutorial class petition form automatically enters into an agreement with his co-petitioners to share equally the additional (tutorial) fees to make up the 30 students to a class for a semester, and 25 students in summer.
The lesser the numbers of students, the greater is the tutorial fee. Tutorial classes are expensive and students are advised to compute/know the fee. The formula for computing the tutorial fee is:
Tutorial fee = 30 less the actual number of students x number of units x rate/unit
Actual number of students
Regular Class Size Undergraduate Law School Semester 30 20 Summer 25 15
Regular Class Size Graduate School Semester/Summer 7 for MBA, MA in Education 5 for PhD, MEP,MIT, MSP,MS in Mgt Engineering, MS Chem D.4. Terms of Payment
a. Cash Basis
A student paying the school fees in full upon enrollment enjoys two percent (2%) discount based on tuition fees.
b. Installment Basis
Down payment, payable in cash upon enrollment, is about 25% of the total school fees based on the incoming freshmen rate. The balance of school fees after the down payment may be settled monthly (PAY LITE PROGRAM), or over the three (3) periodical exams: the prelim, midterm and final exams. The amount due should be paid one week before the examination period.
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D.5. Modes of Payment
a. Over the Tellers’ Counter at the Cash Management Office
b Thru ATM (PNB)
A student can secure an ATM account with PNB, UN Avenue (formerly San Marcelino Branch), at a minimum deposit of P500. Parents and students can pay school fees anytime and anywhere in the Philippines thru the ATM account. Parents can also send allowances to their students thru this account.
An ATM terminal is provided by PNB inside the campus for the convenience and security of the students when withdrawing money.
c. OFW-Sponsored Payments
Students, whose parents/sponsors are overseas workers, can apply for
the Overseas Remittance Program of the Philippine National Bank (PNB) with Adamson University. The overseas parent/sponsor can remit the payment directly to the Adamson account thru the remittance program.
d. Promissory Note
In special cases, a student, who is unable to pay his due account, can
secure a promissory note from the Cash Management Office, Finance Department. The note may be secured by a post-dated check, which the due date should not be beyond two (2) weeks after the examination period. The note should be signed by the parents/guardian, and approved by the Comptroller or the Director, Cash Management Office
Once a postdated check (PDC), intended for prelim exams, is
dishonored on due date, the issuer/student is no longer allowed to issue a PDC for the midterm exams. A service charge of P300 shall be imposed for every dishonored check.
The approved promissory note shall serve as the permit to take the
exams.
D.6. Discounts & Scholarships
Discounts on tuition fees granted to siblings, CBA, academic and other scholars should be applied every semester. Application for discounts shall be filed during enrollment. The birth certificate or baptismal certificate (if birth certificate is not immediately available) shall be attached to the application form for sibling discount for the initial application.
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An extension shall be granted to a maximum period of two (2) weeks after the official start of classes.
D.7. Outside-Sponsored Scholarships
The student presents the original copy of the proof of his scholarship to the Students Accounts Section, Finance Department. The scholar is responsible for following up the update of his account with his sponsor.
D.8. Refunds
a. Full Dropping of Subjects
1. To be entitled to a refund, the withdrawal of enrollment should be done during enrollment period.
2. If classes have already started, the student will be charged 10% or 20% of the total school fees if withdrawal of enrollment is within the first week or second week of classes, respectively. The excess payment after the charge is refundable.
3. For withdrawals on the third week of classes, the charge will be full.
4. For withdrawals during enrollment due to lack of subjects/dissolved subjects, the charge is only P100 for old students and P500 for freshmen. Excess payment is refundable.
5. For withdrawals due to justifiable reasons like death, illness, accidents and the like, the charge is proportionate up to the month of notice of withdrawal, or up to the last attendance as determined by the approving office. Presentation of supporting documents is required. (Example: death certificate, medical certificate, hospital billing, official receipts and the like)
b. Partial Dropping of Subjects
Subjects dropped within the “dropping without record” period are free of charge. Beyond this period, it will be charged in full.
PAY LITE PROGRAM
Installment Basis
Down payment, settled in cash upon enrollment, is about 25% of the total school fees based on the incoming freshmen rate.
The balance of school fees after the down payment may be paid monthly (PAY LITE PROGRAM) or over the three (3) periodical exams: the prelim, midterm and final exams. The amount due should be paid one week before the examination period.
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II. STUDENT LIFE
Adamson University‟s central mission is the facilitation of the learning process for all students and the cultivation of an environment which enriches and supports learning and personal development. The campus atmosphere that the University provides for students, exercises a decisive influence that extends beyond lectures, classes or the laboratory. In its commitment to give quality education, the University relies on both of its excellent educational resources and co-academic venues in which the development of values, character, creativity and leadership skills are being addressed.
A. STUDENT SERVICES
A.1. Library Services
The library exists primarily to serve the library and information needs of the students and faculty of the University. Since it is designated for the use of all, it must necessarily operate within the framework of regulations. These are designed to facilitate rather than restrict the services of the library. Libraries are strictly for individual research and study. Loud conversations are not allowed. Eating, drinking, sleeping, smoking, littering and loitering are strictly prohibited. Cellphone must be in silent mode. Plate making, charging of laptop/cell phones, watching movies and games are strictly prohibited.
Library Hours
Section/Branch Regular Semester Summer
Main/Leandro Montañana, CM Library (LM) Bldg.
8 am-8 pm; Mon to Fri 8 am-1 pm ;Saturday
(8 am-5 pm Saturday during major exams)
8 am-7 pm Mon to Fri
Archives (Ground Floor,
SV Bldg.)
8 am-5 pm; Mon to Fri
8 am-5 pm Mon to Fri
Grad. School Library (Ground Floor, SV Bldg.)
1-8 pm Mon to Fri
8 am-8 pm; Saturday
1-8 pm
Mon to Fri
Law Library (Ground Floor, SV Bldg.)
9 am-9 pm; Mon to Fri 9 am-8 pm; Saturday
9 am-8 pm Mon to Fri
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Library Registration
To register, a student must present his computerized schedule for validation to the Librarian. Library Procedure 1. Entrance/Exit
Every user must present his/her currently validated AdU ID upon entry. NO IDENTIFICATION CARD, NO ENTRY.
All users are required to deposit all personal belongings, including bags, briefcases, binders, and personal books at the Bags Counter and bring their wallets, calculators, cell phones and jewelry with them. The Librarians are not liable for the loss of any of these items.
Depository number tags should not be brought outside the library premises. Lost tags shall be replaced at cost (Php50.00).
Readers leaving the library are required to present their things for inspection at the Control Counter.
2. Borrowing Regulations
A valid AdU ID must be presented in order to borrow and return any library material.
Borrowers are requested to print their names and student number legibly on the book card, and give it to the Library Staff.
A maximum of two (2) circulation books may be borrowed for one (1) week at a time, renewable if not in demand.
Reserved books may be borrowed for room use on an hourly basis, and may be renewed if not requested by another borrow. One (1) reserved and one (1) Filipiniana book may be borrowed for overnight use from 5:00 p.m., and must be returned at 9:00 a.m. the following day.
Non-Circulating Material
1. Architecture, Nursing, Periodicals, General Reference and Pharmacy collection are strictly for library/room use and photocopy only.
2. Theses and Special Collections are strictly for library use only. Penalties
Delinquent borrowers (undergraduates) will be charged for the following fines for overdue materials: Php2.00 per hour per book in the reserved collection, Php2.00 per day per book for circulation materials and Php10.00 per hour per item for AV materials.
Theft and mutilation of library property are subject to disciplinary action, aside from the suspension of library privileges.
A lost or damaged book may either be replaced with the same title or another related title subject to the approval of the Director of Library Services or paid at a cost based on the current market price of the book,
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shipping fee plus a processing fee of Php50.00 and the accrued fines if there are any.
Payments for overdue fines and lost library materials shall be made at the Cashier‟s Office. Receipt for any payment made must be presented to the section/ librarian where the book is borrowed.
A.2. Guidance, Counseling, Testing and Placement
The Guidance Center provides a variety of academic, personal and career development services that will promote student success and progress toward attainment of educational goals. It delivers services related to non-classroom; individual based development services to students, and provides testing services as well as career and placement. The Center provides learning experiences, counseling and psychological activities to help students make the most of their time at the University. It is also a venue for them to sort out their concerns to enhance their well-being. Students are treated with respect and are seen as individuals with unique strengths and limitations. The Guidance Center protects individual‟s right to privacy by keeping all information and appointments with students in strictest confidentiality. Students are encouraged to visit the respective Guidance offices located at:
CS - 4th floor and mezzanine;
OZ - 2nd
and 3rd
floors; and
ST - 1st, 2
nd, and 3
rd floors.
A.3. Student Orientation
To build a community, every new student is welcome to the University. New students are initiated into the life of the University through the various orientation programs. The Office for Student Affairs (OSA) assists students by giving the proper University orientation as they enter the premises of the school. OSA acquaints new students with the physical set-up, the administrators and their roles, academic requirements, the rules and regulations of the University, and the different student services and the co-curricular activities for leadership and growth. Parents are asked to attend and participate as an acknowledgment of their role as primary educators of their children.
A.4. Student Communication
The proper and timely articulation of University policies and procedures is crucial to making student life more fruitful and meaningful. OSA provides regular student communication to ensure that they are informed, updated or reminded about the existing, recently approved or
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revised policies and procedures by posting announcements on various bulletin boards or distributing circulars.
A.5. Information Dissemination
It refers to all printed, mimeographed or photocopied materials published by students for campus circulation. Included are the different materials to announce or inform about activities on campus, e.g. posters and streamers Posting and Distribution
All publications for posting and distribution should have prior clearance from the OSA.
Publications must be properly signed (no initials or aliases are allowed).
Advertisements of commodities related to education and community welfare, such as books, magazines, school equipment and supplies, wholesome foods and the like are welcome.
No advertisements of liquor, cigars or cigarettes and other substances injurious to health, the environment, the safety and welfare of the people are allowed (Rule IV, Sec. 7a. DECS Regulation on Journalism Act. 1991).
Only bulletin boards designated, as posting areas should be used for announcements. Walls are not to be used for postings.
Announcements should be removed as soon as the activity is done.
A.6. Medical and Dental Services
A first-aid clinic is available to students for treatment of minor ailments and emergencies. Clinics are located at the following:
Ground Floor, ST (St. Theresa‟s) Bldg - 7 AM to 9 PM (Mon to Fri) - 7 AM to 3 PM (Sat excl Summer) Ground Floor, SV (St. Vincent) Bldg. - 7 AM to 9 PM (Mon to Fri) Ground Floor, CS (Cardinal Santos) Bldg.- 7 AM to 3 PM (Mon to Fri) Third Floor, OZ (Ozanam) Bldg. - 8 AM to 4 PM (Mon to Fri)
A.7. Campus Ministry
Part of a person‟s integral development is provided by activities, plans and programs that promote value and faith formation and, growth in spiritual life. These programs exemplified by the Spirit of St. Vincent DePaul aim at creating a Catholic and Vincentian culture within the campus.
The Campus Ministry Office (CMO) is a special place in the University where every Adamsonian may experience belongingness, affirmation, reconciliation, friendship & spiritual renewal. It organizes and facilitates activities that foster a sense of community and healing so that one may experience God‟s love and compassion.
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The Campus Ministry Office performs liturgical, pastoral, counseling, educational, prophetic and organizational functions. CMO programs and activities include liturgical and para-liturgical celebrations, recollections and retreats, psycho-spiritual, social and pastoral formations, advocacies, reception of sacraments, assistance to popular missions, vocation promotions, catechesis, popular devotions and prayers, seminars and forums on religious issues and Vincentian spirituality and youth activities.
Vincentian Vocation Club
The Vincentian Vocation Club is a community of young men, discerning to become Vincentian priests or lay brothers.
A.8. Office for Vincentian Identity and Mission
The Office for Vincentian Identity and Mission (OVIM) is a newly-revived office of Adamson University. After a lull for almost three years, it was reopened in May, 2008. It is directly under the University President‟s Office. OVIM is primarily responsible for clarifying and disseminating the nature and philosophy of the Vincentian mission in contemporary society especially on their application to education, and integrating them into the programs of the University. Specifically, it promotes effective communication or dissemination of the Vincentian heritage, as well as, establishes linkages with other Vincentian institutions locally and abroad, for better understanding of how the Vincentian mission is translated into different life situations and cultures. The office houses the Vincentian print and audio visual materials of the University, and caters to the needs of students and staff as well. Initially, books in English, Spanish, French and Indonesian are available for those who would like to do research work and/or know more about St. Vincent de Paul. It is also in the process of coming up with a webpage that would provide more formation materials. OVIM runs parallel with the Vincentian Center for the Asia-Pacific (VINCAP), a project of the Asia-Pacific Visitors‟ Conference (APVC). Both have been merged and are working hand in hand, anchored on and oriented towards Vincentian charism, spirit, identity, and mission.
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A.9. Cultural Affairs Office
The Cultural Affairs Office dedicates itself to presenting a wide variety of professional performing arts programs and events to the Adamson University community. Through its activities, a well-balanced non-formal education of culture and the arts are being promoted.
The CAO consists of eight (8) performing groups: Adamson University
Brass Band, Adamson University Acoustic Band, Adamson University Chorale, Adamson University Quartet, Adamson University Duet, Adamson University Folk Dance Troupe, Adamson University Jazz Group, and Adamson University Street Dance Troupe whose members are all trained to be excellent performers.
A.10. Internet Services
The Information Technology Center provides internet access and email services to all members of the community.
A.11. Food Services
The canteen concessionaires serve meals daily during the week. The canteens are open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and are located at CS, ST, SV, OZ, and FRC Buildings.
A.12. Postal Service
Letters may be mailed at the postal office near the ST gate. It is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday.
A.13. Public Pay Phones
Several telephone booths are located inside the University, particularly at the ST quadrangle and CS covered area.
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A.14. Photocopying
Photocopying services are available in the premises of the University.
A.15. University Bookstore
The University bookstores are located at the CS and ST buildings. The stores sell school supplies, textbooks, gift & souvenir items, uniforms and Adamson merchandise. They are open from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
A.16. Facilities and Equipment
Facilities and equipment are available to students for their academic and other student activities. Reservations may be made through the Physical Facilities Office located at the CS building. All requests should be approved first by OSA.
Guidelines on the Use of Facilities and Equipment
Maintenance As members of the University community, students are expected to take good care of the buildings, the facilities and equipment, to keep the classrooms clean and orderly, to dispose of litter, bubble gum and other trash appropriately and, to refrain from eating and drinking inside the classrooms and function rooms. Further, to refrain from tinkering with the air-conditioning controls and other equipment inside the classrooms or function rooms, and to report those needed repair to the Physical Facilities Office at the CS Building.
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5S Program The students are our partners in carrying out the following policies and good practices in relation to the 5S program. As such, students shall:
1. Be responsible in following the “CLEAN-AS-YOU-GO” and “CLEAN-AS-
YOU-WALK” policies.
“Clean-as-you-go” Every student is responsible for cleaning any place, room, facility or equipment immediately after using. “Clean-as-you-walk” Every student is responsible to clean any area, room, facilities or equipment within his/ her reach while moving.
2. At the end of each class and before the entry of the next class, all trash
shall be properly disposed of. In case trash can is already full, personal trash shall be carried by the student and disposed of in the nearest available trash can.
3. Students staying inside the classroom during non-class hours are
responsible for its cleanliness. Any trash nearby is presumed to be their responsibility.
4. Student organizations sponsoring activities and using common serving
facilities such as theaters, seminar rooms, and gym shall be responsible for carrying out the cleanliness policies.
A.17. Security
The Office for Security and Safety (OSS) is located at the CS Building. It provides 24 hour security and safety services. Security guards are assigned to various parts of the campus.
A.18. Alumni Services
The Adamson University Alumni Association, Inc. (AUAAI) caters to the developing needs of the graduating students and University alumni. This is done by keeping track of the graduates of the University through an alumni database. Alumni Website and Alumni groups are established to strengthen tie-up with all the members worldwide. Hosting alumni homecomings and get-togethers are some of the major activities being conducted by the AUAAI. Other programs of the Association include the following:
Search for the Most Outstanding Alumni
Recognition of Outstanding High School Students
Sports Events
Outreach
Seminars and Workshops
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A.19. Adamson University Website
You may access information about the University thru its website: http://www.adamson.edu.ph
A.20. Financial and Scholarship Programs
The Office for Student Assistance and Scholarship (OSAS) aims to centralize all efforts in the supervision of scholars and scholarship programs, and the dissemination of information on all matters related to scholarships, and study grants for the University‟s student body. For other Grants and Scholarship Programs NOT with OSAS, applicants may contact the Department directly handling these grants and programs, or they may approach OSAS for appropriate directions.
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B. STUDENT ACTIVITIES B.1. Recognized Student Organizations (RSO)
The University through the Office for Student Affairs (OSA) recognizes the existence of several student organizations. These groups enhance the otherwise routinary activities of students in the campus. With the University‟s Vision-Mission serving as their guiding principle, they help their members to:
Get opportunities to serve their fellow students and the community.
Develop skills and talents.
Learn to communicate and relate with others. B.2. Student Government
Student Government is, first and foremost, a laboratory for civic education where students who demonstrate exemplary capacities for leadership and willingness to serve their fellow students acquire actual experience in the existence of civic responsibility. The University charges its students with the responsibility of participating in the management of its institutional vision-mission and core values. Further, the University needs to provide and regulate the means by which such participation is enabled. The student government is an extra classroom which the University needs to manage well to prepare students for responsible participation in civil society. Managing student government and facilitating its operations are vital services that OSA provides.
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B.3. Student Publications
The Adamson Chronicle - the official student publication
Ugnayan - the official publication of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs)
RSO Newsletters - periodic publication of each RSO
B.4. Extension Programs
Students are encouraged to participate in social action and community extension services of the University. They are invited to get involved actively in sharing their time and talents in implementing community organization and development programs.
B.5. Sports Development
Adamson University through the Office of Athletics and Recreation (OAR) offers extensive sports and recreation programs for the students and members of the University community. It manages the Student-Athletes program and the University‟s Varsity Teams‟ participation in intercollegiate leagues such as the UAAP. The office aims to:
Instill in student-athletes a commitment to the values of discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, loyalty, integrity, academic excellence, and social responsibility;
Develop in every student-athlete a sense of self-worth, loyalty and pride in the University and the ideals it stands for;
Create an environment where the coaching staff, student-athletes and support staff can work together for the total development of student-athletes as well as athletics within the University, and, to;
Inspire the academic community and the alumni to support the student-athletes and be involved in their holistic development.
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C. STUDENT DISCIPLINE
.PROCEDURES IN DISCIPLINARY CASES OF STUDENTS
Considering that the Code of Discipline (CD) contains rules of conduct that the student should observe all throughout his life in and out of the campus, its imperative for the Office for Student Affairs (OSA) to maintain and ensure the implementation of such rules for the good of the students and the preservation of order, integrity and reputation of the entire academic community.
The following shall be the rules of procedure in disciplinary cases:
I. JURISDICTION
All cases pertaining to student discipline are cognizable with the Discipline Section (DS) under the Office for Student Affairs.
II. SANCTION/PENALTY
The sanctions/penalties for student cases are imposed not as a retribution for the offense committed but as a corrective mechanism to reform propensity to commit similar or graver infractions, and exemplary in nature so as not to be imitated by other students.
FOR MINOR OFFENSES
First Commission Oral and written reprimand from the DS Officer, and; Written apology from the student
Second Commission Oral and written reprimand from the OSA Director, and; Written apology from the student Third Commission The case shall be treated as a major offense and shall be
endorsed to the Discipline Committee (DC). FOR MAJOR OFFENSES
Based on the DC‟s appreciation of facts and evidences, the following
shall be imposed, one or any combination of the following penalties: 1. Reprimand 2. Community service 3. Suspension for a period to be determined by the OSA Director as
recommended by the DC members 4. Dismissal or Exclusion 5. Expulsion
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III. COMMITTEE ON DISCIPLINE
A permanent committee may be constituted for the purpose of hearing and deciding the cases filed against students‟ infractions. Also, to guaranty impartiality and probity of the committee, additional members may be appointed by the Vice-President for Student Affairs (VPSA) upon the recommendation of the OSA Director.
The following are the regular members of the Committee on Discipline:
1. The OSA Director or the Discipline officers; 2. The Dean of the concerned student or authorized representative;
and, 3. The AUSG President or authorized representative.
The following may be appointed as members of the Committee: 1. A representative from the Faculty/Employee Association 2. Department chairperson of the student concerned 3. Any member in good standing of the community
IV. RULES OF PROCEDURES A. COMPLAINT FILING
1. Any member of the Adamson University community may file with the DS-OSA a verified written complaint against a student which may contain all evidences to prove the cause of the same.
2. The DS officer may initiate a complaint against a student for and in behalf of any non-member of the academic community.
3. An incident report from the Office of the Safety and Security and any other office in the University pertaining to any infraction of the Code of Discipline shall be deemed considered to be a formal complaint against a student.
B. HEARING PROCEDURES
1. Student shall be informed in writing of the nature and cause of accusation.
2. Student shall answer charges, with the assistance of counsel. 3. Student shall be informed of evidence against him. 4. Student shall have the right to adduce evidence. 5. Evidence must be considered by the school authority to hear and
decide the case.
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OFFENSES/PENALTY SCHEMES
A. MINOR OFFENSES Penalty/Sanction
1st
Offense 2nd
Offense 3rd
Offense Non-Wearing of ID
Oral and written reprimand from the DS Officer; and; Written apology from the student.
Oral and written Reprimand from the OSA Director, and Written apology from the student
The case shall be treated as a major offense and shall be endorsed to the Discipline Committee (DC).
Improper Wearing of I.D.
Improper Wearing of Uniform
Cross-Dressing (Gays)
Non-Prescribed Shoes
Wearing of Rubber Slippers(flat or with heels)Flip Flops for girls and boys
Mini Skirts, Dresses (above the knee dresses), Above Knee Pants
Tight Fitting Pants/Leggings
Tattered Pants
Walking Shorts
Tight Fitting Blouses
Sleeveless Shirt/Blouse
Backless Blouse
Strapless Blouse
Off shoulder Blouse
See-Through Shirts/Blouses
T-Shirt/Blouses w/ Indecent Pictures and Prints
Non-Prescribed Haircut for Boys
Wearing of Earrings for Boys
Excessive Earrings for Boys/Girls
Make-up (Gays)
Dyed Hair
Using Vulgar Words and Rough Behavior
Use of Abusive or Obscene Language
Loitering and Making Noise
Unauthorized Use of School Facilities including Classroom
Littering
Playing Pranks, Putting up feet on chairs, tables and walls
Unauthorized charging of laptops, cellular phones and other electric gadgets inside the classroom
Illegal Entry of Laptop
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B. MAJOR OFFENSES
Penalty/Sanction
1st
Offense 2nd
Offense Possession/Distribution in any form of pornographic material, sexual objects and contraceptives within the University
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Carrying/Playing cards and other forms of gambling within the University
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Public Display of Intimate gestures of affection which constitute obscene and immoral conduct inside the University
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Proselytizing against and/or maligning the Catholic Church, her teachings and practices.
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Shouting and creating noise inside and outside the classroom
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Unauthorized entry in the campus, pretending to be a visitor or another person
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Forcible entry into Adamson University campus
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Using another person‟s ID, Lending of ID; Using two or more IDs
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal
/Expulsion
Unauthorized collection (extortion) of money, checks or other instruments used as University collection purposes
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Tampering, mutilating of Student ID for the purpose of fraudulent entry into the University premises
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Willful disrespect, whether in words or deeds, towards any member of the administration, faculty, staff and security personnel
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Bribing or receiving bribe from faculty members, administrators, employees, and students
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Having somebody else take an examination for another (on which case both shall be liable)
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Coercing another student to join any illegal group or organization
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
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B. MAJOR OFFENSES
Penalty/Sanction
1st
Offense 2nd
Offense Using the car pass of another student, lending of car pass sticker, including tampering, defacing and issuing car pass sticker for the purpose of fraudulent entry on campus
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Cheating during examinations
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Staying in the campus beyond the 10:00 PM curfew hours or staying overnight in the campus without authority
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Disruption of academic functions like seminars, convocations, symposia, and other school activities that tend to create public disturbance or disorder
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Involvement in any form of attack to another person such as rumble, fist fighting, punching or armed combat.
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Vandalism or any willful and deliberate destruction of school property including acts such as defacing or writing on walls, desks, armchairs, etc.
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Entering the campus premises under the influence of wine, liquor or any intoxicating beverages or drinking alcoholic beverages inside the campus
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Gross act of disrespect, in words and deeds, which tend to put any member of the faculty, administration or staff in ridicule or contempt
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Acts that prevent, coerce, force or intimidate others form entering the campus or attending classes or other school functions
Exclusion/Dismissal
/Expulsion
Theft of school or personal property or attempts to do such criminal acts
Exclusion/Dismissal
/Expulsion
Direct/Physical assault upon students, faculty member, administration, or non-teaching staff or any person in authority
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
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B. MAJOR OFFENSES
Penalty/Sanction
1st
Offense 2nd
Offense Act of conspiring together to dishonor, humiliate, embarrass and/or realign the integrity of the institution, administrator, faculty, staff, employee and student
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Grave threats to inflict harm on another person‟s honor or property, such as death threats, kidnapping, rape, blackmail and the likes
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Final conviction before any court for criminal offense involving moral turpitude, against person or property other than through reckless imprudence
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Forging, falsifying or tampering any academic or official records or documents; making a false statement of any material fact; or practicing or attempting to practice any deception or fraud in connection with his admission, registration, examination, enrollment or graduation from the University
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Acts such as public and malicious imputation of a crime, of a vice or defect, or any act, omission, condition, status or circumstances tending to cause dishonor, discredit or contempt to the name of the University or any faculty, employee or student
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Membership to any unrecognized association/organization or fraternity/sorority
Exclusion/Dismissal /Expulsion
Oral Defamation
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Serious physical injury
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Violation of new anti-hazing law and/or recruitment of a student to join any unrecognized association, organization, fraternity and the like
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
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B. MAJOR OFFENSES
Penalty/Sanction
1st
Offense 2nd
Offense Carrying or possession of firearms, deadly weapons (e.g. lead pipes, ice picks, bladed weapons such as : Swiss knife, ballpen knife and belt knife, brass buckles, etc.) and explosives including pillbox, firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices and parts of their manufacture within the premises of the University
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Violation of Dangerous Drug Law and other related laws
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Immoral and sex-related acts
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Pregnancy out of wedlock Leave of Absence
Abortion
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Portrayal of untoward behavior designed to cause sexual excitement and/or depiction or description of licentiousness or lewdness
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Showing, exhibiting, display and/or exposing nude or half naked in any of the following forms/modes: a. Print media (articles,
tabloids, newspapers, magazine, etc.)
b. Broadcast (radio, internet, cable, satellite, TV, etc.)
c. Others (film, movies, video, tape CDs, VCDs)
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Misappropriation or embezzlement of Organization/Class‟ Fund
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Indiscriminate Use of all Forms of Musical Instruments (radio, cassette recorder) Megaphones, Bullhorns, Cameras, Cellular Phones, Videos, and other Game Devices during Class Hours.
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
All acts in violation of the Revised Penal Code.
Depending on the gravity of the offense.
Wearing of T-shirts/blouses, ID laces, necklace, bracelets, anklet and knuckles with fraternities/ sororities insignia
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Disturbing classes
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
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B. MAJOR OFFENSES Penalty/Sanction
1st
Offense 2nd
Offense Posting and/or distribution of unauthorized announcements/ notices, propaganda or articles
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Smoking within school premises
Suspension
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Gross misconduct Exclusion/Dismissal/ Expulsion
Acts of immorality
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Expulsion
Cyber crimes related activities
Suspension Dismissal
STANDARD OF CONDUCT
ON CAMPUS OUTSIDE CAMPUS
The following are expected to be seriously complied with as a standard conduct, norms, behavior of every student, such as but not limited to:
Respecting other students‟ culture and religion.
Obeying campus rules on decency, dress code and morality.
Observing classroom and facilities‟ house rules.
Respecting teachers, employees, administrators, and other persons in authority.
All other acts in accordance with the well-established rules and regulations of the university.
Outside the campus, students are expected to be normally upright, courteous and respectful of the rights of others. The purposes of the University such as character formation, teaching of personal discipline and preserving the school‟s good name and reputation covers acts of all its members (students, faculty, employees and administrators) even if done outside the university premises. The students especially, should conduct themselves outside the school premises befitting the status of a student of a Catholic University not only during class days but also during non-class days.
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III. APPENDICES
Appendix 1
MATRIX OF SERVICES
Services
Responsible Office
Approving Officer
Contact # (5242011
loc.) Accreditation/Recognition of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs)
Office for Student Affairs – Development Section
Director
256
RSO/AUSG/Student Activity Processing
OSA-Development Director 256
Guidance and Counseling Guidance Center Director 212
Outreach Integrated Community Extension Services (ICES)
Director
259
Mass Schedules Campus Ministry Office (CMO)
Director
220
ID Processing Registrar – ID Section Head 102
Internet Information Technology Center (ITC)/Library
Director
223
Medical/Dental Health Clinic Director 300
Car Pass Stickers Office of Security and Safety (OSS)
Director
103
Assessment/ Tuition Fee/Payment
Finance Department – Cashier‟s Office
Cashier 106
Lost and Found OSS Director 103
Printing Services University Store/ AdU Printing Press
Head/ / 322
Announcements for Posting IDEA/OSA-Development
Director/Head 122/256
Sports Equipment Office of Athletics and Recreation (OAR) /P.E. Department
Director/Chair 304 /326
Student Handbook OSA Director 243
Uniform Exemption OSA-Discipline Head 257
Venue/Facility Reservation
Physical Facilities Office (PFO)
Director
121
Services
Responsible Office
Approving Officer
Contact # (5242011
loc.) Gate Pass PFO/OSA/OSS Director 121/257/103
Entry of Equipment OSA-Discipline Director 257
Entry of Visitor/Guest OSA-Discipline Director 257
Adding/ Dropping of Subjects
Registrar
Registrar
129
Completion of Grades Academic Department Chairperson
Shifting Academic Department Chairperson
Readmission Academic Department Chairperson
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Appendix 2
DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS A. Adamson University
TYPE
WHERE
TO APPLY
DATE OF APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
I. Entrance Scholarships: a. For schools with at least 100 graduates; b. Honor graduates from Schools recognized by the Government. Valedictorian
Office of
the Registrar
During Enrollment Period
100% Free Tuition Fee (lec/lab) for one school year
Certificate of Honor stating the total number of graduates signed by the High School Principal
One (1) 2x2 ID picture
Salutatorian
Office of
the Registrar
During Enrollment Period
50% Free Tuition Fee (lec/lab) for one school year
Certificate of Honor stating the total number of graduates signed by the High School Principal
One (1) 2x2 ID picture
II. Academic Scholarships
University Scholarship
Office of the
Registrar
Upon release of semestral grades; During enrollment period
100% Free Tuition Fee (lec/lab)
General Weighted Ave. (GWA) of 1.0 to 1.49 only
No grade below 1.7 or 88% in previous semester
College Scholarship
Office of the
Registrar
Upon release of semestral grades; During enrollment period
50% Free Tuition Fee (lec/lab)
General Weighted Ave. (GWA) of 1.5 to 1.69 only
No grade below 2.0 or 85% in previous semester
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TYPE
WHERE TO
APPLY
DATE OF APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
No Failure (5.0), Dropped (6.0), Incomplete (4.0) grades or withdrawn subjects.
All college academic and non-academic units registered in the semester are included in the computation of the general weighted average (GWA).
Transferees must have at least one (1) school year residence.
Taking advance subjects is strictly prohibited.
The students registered as academic scholars must carry the regular load as prescribed in their curriculum.
Must have a good moral character.
Must abide with the Constitution and By-Laws of Academic Scholars‟ Alliance – Adamson University (ASA-AdU)
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TYPE
WHERE TO
APPLY
DATE OF
APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
III. Siblings (brother /sister)
Finance
Department
Upon enrollment or not later than 2 weeks after the official start of classes
5% discount per
sibling
Computer-ized Schedule;
Birth Certificate (photocopy)
IV. Ozanam Study Grant Program (OSGP, the largest scholarship provided by the University
Office for Student Assistance and Scholarship (OSAS)
At least 2 months prior to enrolment
100% Free Tuition Fee and other fees
Monthly Allow-ance
Opportu-nity to work and assist in the Univer-sity‟s various offices.
Granted to deserving (85% average or 2.0) financially challenged students.
Maintain GWA every semester, satisfactory work outputs, and apostolic work
Must be a Catholic.
V. University Band
Cultural Affairs Office
Summer
50-100% Tuition Fee and other fees
Should satisfactorily play a musical instrument.
Provided to deserving (85% average or 2.0) financially challenged students.
VI. Athletics
Office of Athletics and Recreation (OAR)
100% Free Tuition Fee and other fees (Team A,/B)
Passed the Try-Out
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TYPE
WHERE
TO APPLY
DATE OF
APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
VII. Adamson Dance Troupe, Pep Squad (Drummers)
Office for Athletics and Recreation
25-100% Free Tuition Fee only
Passed the Audition.
VIII. Adamson University Financial Aid Program (AUFAP)
OSAS
During enrollment period
50-100% Free Tuition Fee
Granted to financially challenged students
Passed interview and screening
IX. Adamson University Chorale
Cultural Affairs Office
During enrollment period
P6,000 discount from total school fees
Passed the audition
Obtained 2.5 General Average
B. GOVERNMENT
I. Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Scholarships Private Educational Student Financial Assistance (PESFA)
CHED-NCR Monitored by the Office of the Registrar
During Enrollment Period
Certain amount covered in Tuition Fee
With Stipend
Endorsement Certificate from CHED
Maintain good grades;
No failing grade
Study Now Pay Later Program (SNPL)
CHED-NCR Monitored by the Office of the Registrar
During Enrollment Period
Certain amount covered in Tuition Fee
With Stipend
Endorsement Certificate from CHED
Maintain good grades;
No failing grade
Selected Ethnic Groups Educational Assistance Program (SEGEAP)
CHED-NCR Monitored by the Office of the Registrar
During Enrollment Period
Certain amount covered in Tuition Fee
With Stipend
Endorsement Certificate from CHED
Maintain good grades;
No failing grade
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TYPE
WHERE
TO APPLY
DATE OF
APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
National Integration Study Grant Program (NISGP)
CHED-NCR Monitored by the Office of the Registrar
During Enrollment Period
Certain amount covered in Tuition Fee and other fees
With Stipend
Endorsement Certificate from CHED
Maintain good grades
No failing grade
State Scholarship Program (SSP)
CHED-NCR Monitored by the Office of the Registrar
During Enrollment Period
Certain amount covered in Tuition Fee
With Stipend
Endorsement Certificate from CHED
Maintain good grades
No failing grade
Regional Scholarship Program (RSP)
CHED-NCR Monitored by the Office of the Registrar
During Enrollment Period
Certain amount covered in Tuition Fee
With Stipend
Endorsement Certificate from CHED
Maintain good grades
No failing grade
National Scholarship Program (NSP)
CHED-NCR Monitored by the Office of the Registrar
During Enrollment Period
Certain amount covered in Tuition Fee
With Stipend
Endorsement Certificate from CHED
Maintain good grades
No failing grade
II. Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO)
PVAO Monitored by the Office of the Registrar and the Finance Department
Billing form with Blue Book from PVAO
Certain amount covered in
Tuition Fee and other fees
Endorsement Certificate from PVAO with Blue Book
III. United States Veterans Affairs
U.S. Veterans
Tuition Fee and other fees
Endorsement Certificate from USVA
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TYPE
WHERE
TO APPLY
DATE OF
APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
IV. Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) GSIS Educational Plan
GSIS Main, Scholarship Division Monitored by the Office of the Registrar
During Enrollment Period
Tuition Fee
Monthly Stipend
Endorsement Certificate from GSIS
V. AFP Educational Benefit System Office Presidential Decree No. 577 (PD 577)
Office of the Registrar & Finance Department
During Enrollment Period
Tuition Fee and other fees
Endorsement Certificate from AFP (PD 577)
Presidential Decree No. 451 (PD 451)
Office of the Registrar & Finance Department
During Enrollment Period
Tuition Fee and other fees
Endorsement Certificate from AFP (PD 451)
AFP Provident Trust Fund
Finance Department
During Enrollment Period
Tuition Fee and other fees
Endorsement Certificate from AFP (PTF)
VI. Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
DOST Main Office in Taguig City Monitored by: Colleges of Liberal Arts and Education
During Enrollment Period
Tuition Fee (P6,000/ sem);
Stipend, P1,200-3,000/mo
Book Allow-ance (P2,500);
PE Uniform-Fresh-men;
Transpo, (Prov-ince) w/ Receipt for Reimbursement
Endorsement Certificate from DOST-Main, Taguig City upon enrollment
No grade lower than 2.0
No failing grade
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TYPE
WHERE
TO APPLY
DATE OF
APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
VII. National Commission on Indigenous People Educational Assistance Program Grantees
NCIP Office
Tuition Fee and other fees
Endorsement Certificate from NCIP
VIII. Servicemen
Finance Department
During Enrollment Period
30% Free Tuition Fee (lec/lab)
Endorsement Certificate from NBI/PNP
C. CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL GRANTS Adamson University Alumni Assn. Inc. Scholarship (AUAAI)
AUAAI
Before Enrollment Period
100% Tuition Fee
Misc. discount
HS Report Card or Semestral grade w/ NO grade lower than 85% or 2.0;
Good academic standing;
Financially challenged;
Preferably Computer-related or technical course;
Biodata w/ 2x2 pics
AUAAI conditions
ACS Scholarship Grant
College of Engineering
Certification
Fluor Metrobank Foundation, Inc.
College of Engineering
No failing grade and dropped subjects
Entry and maintaining average grade of 2.0 or 85%
Adamson University Chemistry Alumni, Assoc., Inc. (AUCAAI)
Chemistry Department
During Enrollment Period
Certification
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TYPE
WHERE
TO APPLY
DATE OF
APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Atty. Ponciano Cruz Scholarship
OSAS
Before Enrollment Period
100% Tuition Fee
Misc. discount
HS Report Card with NO grade lower than 85%;
Certification of upper 20% ranking in the graduating batch;
Parent/ Guardian‟s Income must not be higher than P200,000;
For employed: Form 2316, 1701, 1700 OR; Income Affidavit & Certification for non-filing of ITR;
Recommen-dation by 3 disinterested parties;
Preferably Bachelor of Law or Technical Course;
Biodata with 2x2 pics
Submission of official grades every semester
Attendance to OSAS activities
SM Foundation
Finance Department
During Enrollment Period
Certain amount covered in Tuition Fee and other fees
Monthly Stipend
Endorsement Certificate from SM Foundation
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TYPE
WHERE
TO APPLY
DATE OF
APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
A-S Alumni Assoc. Scholarship
OSAS
Before Enrollment Period
100% Tuition Fee
Misc. discount
HS Report Card or Semestral grade with NO grade lower than 85% or 2.0
Must be recommended by College of Eng‟g and Course Dept.
Parent/Guar-dian‟s Income must not be higher than P200,000
For employed:
Form 2316, 1701, 1700 OR
Income Affidavit & Certification for non-filing of ITR
Preferably Eng‟g course
Biodata w/ 2x2 pics
Submission of Official grades every semester
Attendance to OSAS activities
Caritas Manila
St. Vincent de Paul Parish
Tuition Fee,
P2,000 school supplies
P1,000 monthly allow-ance
Endorsement from Caritas Manila
Passed University Entrance Exam
St. Vincent de Paul Parish Scholar
St. Vincent de Paul Parish
One-year before enrollment application
Tuition Fee
P2,200 monthly allow-ance
Poor and deserving AdU students
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TYPE
WHERE
TO APPLY
DATE OF
APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Diego Rubio Scholarship
OSAS
Before Enrollment Period
100% Tuition Fee
Misc Discount;
Book Allow-ance
HS Report Card or Semestral grade w/ NO grade lower than 85% or 2.0;
Recommen- dation by College of Eng‟g and Course Dept.;
Parent‟s/ Guardian‟s Income must not be higher than P200,000;
For employed: Form 2316, 1701, 1700 OR Income Affidavit & Certification for non-filing of ITR;
Preferably Chemical Engineering course;
Biodata w/ 2x2 pics
Submission of Official grades every semester;
Attendance to activities of OSAS
Prudential Life Educational Plan, Inc.
Finance Department
During Enrollment Period
Tuition Fee and other fees
Endorsement Certificate from Prudential Life Educational Plan, Inc.
Vincentian Central House
Marian Center, Inc.
One-year before enrollment application
Tuition Fee
P2,200 monthly allow-ance
Poor and deserving AdU students
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TYPE
WHERE
TO APPLY
DATE OF
APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Dr. Sammy Al-Hamidi Scholarship
OSAS
Before Enrollment Period
100% Tuition Fee
Misc. discount
HS Report Card or Semestral Grade with NO grade lower than 85% or 2.0;
Recommen-dation by the College of Engineering and Course Department;
Parent‟s/ Guardian‟s Income must not be higher than P200,000;
For employed: Form 2316, 1701, 1700 OR
Income Affidavit & Certification for non-filing of ITR;
Preferably Engineering Course;
Biodata with 2x2 pics
Submission of official grades every semester;
Attendance to OSAS activities
Outside-Sponsored Scholarships
OSAS
During enrollment period
Original proof of scholarship
Scholar to update account with sponsor.
Congress- ional Migrant Worker
Finance Department
During Enrollment Period
Certification
City Government of Quezon City
Finance Department
During Enrollment Period
With P4,000 for Tuition Fee
Certification
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TYPE
WHERE
TO APPLY
DATE OF
APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Ms. Mary Jane A. Al-Mahdi Scholarship
OSAS
Before Enrollment Period
100% Tuition Fee (lec/lab) and Misc. for one semester
Allow-ance of P2,200 /month
HS Report Card with NO grade lower than 85%;
Certification of upper 20% ranking in the graduating batch;
Recommendation by the College of Engineering and Course Department;
Parent‟s/ Guardian‟s Income must not be higher than P200,000
For employed: Form 2316, 1701, 1700 OR Income Affidavit and Certification for non-filing of ITR;
Preferably Chemistry or Chemical Engineering course;
Biodata with 2x2 pics
Submission of official grades every semester;
Attendance to OSAS activities
Caritas Manila/ Hospicio de San Jose
Finance Department
During Enrollment Period
100% Free Tuition Fee and other Fees
Endorsement Certificate from Caritas Manila/
MERCK Inc. Scholarship
OSAS
Before Enrollment Period
100% Tuition Fee (lec/lab) and Misc. for one semester
Book Allow-ance
HS Report Card or Semestral Grade with no grade lower than 85% or 2.0;
Submission of official grades every semester
Attendance to OSAS activities
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TYPE
WHERE
TO APPLY
DATE OF
APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Certification of Upper 20% ranking in the graduating batch
Recommen-dation by the College of Engineering and Course Department
Parent‟s/ Guardian‟s Income must not be higher than P200,000
For employed: Form 2316, 1701; 1700 OR Income
Affidavit & Certification for non-filing of ITR;
Preferably Chemistry or Chemical Engineering course;
Biodata with 2x2 pics
UAE Dubai Alumni Board of Directors Scholarship
OSAS
Before Enrollment Period
100% Tuition Fee
Misc. discount
HS Report Card or Semestral grade w/ No grade lower than 85% or 2.0;
Recommen-dation by the College of Eng‟g and Course Dept;
Parent‟s/ Guardian‟s Income must not be higher than P200,000
For employed:
Form 2316,
Submission of Official grades every semester;
Attendance to OSAS activities
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TYPE
WHERE
TO APPLY
DATE OF
APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
1701, 1700 OR
Income Affidavit & Certification for Non-filing of ITR;
Preferably any Eng‟g course;
Biodata w/ 2x2 pics
PhilTrust Scholarship
OSAS
Before Enrollment Period
100% Tuition Fee
Misc. discount;
Book Allow-ance
HS Report Card or Semestral grade w/ NO grade lower than 85% or 2.0;
Recommen-dation by the College of Business Administration and Course Department;
Parent‟s/ Guardian‟s Income must not be higher than P200,000
For employed:
Form 2316, 1701, 1700 OR
Income Affidavit & Certification for Non-filing of ITR;
Preferably Business Administration Course;
Biodata w/ 2x2 pics
Submission of Official grades every semester;
Attendance to activities of OSAS
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TYPE
WHERE
TO APPLY
DATE OF
APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
St. Justin de Jacobis Study Grant Program
Compania Mercantil de San Vicente
During Enrollment Period
Tuition Fee,
Monthly Allow-ance,
Other school fees equiva-lent to 18 units every sem. & 6 units during summer
Prefer-ence to be accepted in the Dormito-ries owned and managed by the Congre-gation of the Mission
Insu-rance Coverage in cases of work- related accidents.
Financially handicapped, but of good moral conduct and integrity, and intellectually capable.
Open only to 1
st and 2
nd
year college students.
Written application
Income Tax Return of Parents or Guardians.
Maintain a GWA of not lower than 2.5, provided that all grades of “incomplete” are removed prior to the next enrollment period
No “dropped” subjects
Dropped subjects will be paid by the student on payment terms specified by him/her.
Applicant must pass training program covering one regular semester
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C. CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL GRANTS
TYPE
WHERE
TO APPLY
DATE OF
APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Megaworld Scholarship
OSAS Before Enrollment Period
100% Tuition Fee (lec/lab) and Misc. for one semester
Book allow-ance
For Incoming Freshmen:
HS Report Card with NO grade lower than 80%;
Cert. of Upper 10% ranking in the grad.batch;
Letter of admission from AdU For College Applicants:
Official grade of 1
st sem. to
the most recent sem. with NO grade lower than 2.5
Latest Assessment and Course Curr. Other docs:
Parent‟s/ Guardian‟s income must not be higher than P200,000.00
For employed: Form 2316, 1701, 1700 OR
Income Affidavit & Cert. for non-filing of ITR
Medical Certificate
Cert. of Good Moral Char.
Brgy Clearance with NO derogatory record;
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TYPE
WHERE TO
APPLY
DATE OF APPLICATION
COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
NBI or Police Clearance
Short Essay on “How the Megaworld Found. will Help Me & My Family”
Sketch of Permanent Residence
4 pcs. 2x2 & 1x1 pics
Biodata Photograph
of applicant w/ family or
guardian
75% Jubilee Foundation Scholarship
OSAS
Before Enrollment Period
100% Tuition Fee
Misc. discount
HS Report Card or semestral grade w/ NO grade lower than 85% or 2.0
Must be recommended by College of Sciences and Course Dept
Parent‟s/ Guardian‟s Income must not be higher than P200,000
For employed:
Form 2316, 1701, 1700 OR Income
Affidavit & Certification for non-filing of ITR
Preferably Chemistry course
Biodata w/ 2x2 pics
Submission of official grades every semester
Attendance to OSAS activities
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Appendix 3
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES IN THE CONDUCT OF CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
INTRODUCTION
Adamson University recognizes the value of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and affirms their importance in assisting students develop their knowledge, skills, and personal qualities to be successful in a diverse society. The co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are integral part of the total school program and the opportunities for participation shall be opened to all students. It is, however, the primordial concern of the management that the conduct of these activities will not be to the disadvantage of the academic activities.
Representatives of Adamson University when they perform in public are expected to conduct themselves properly at all times in a manner that will reflect the high standards and ideals of the school and the entire academic community. As a result, participants and organizers of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities shall be governed by policies and guidelines and the appropriate standards of behavior.
Section 1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The policies for curricular and co-curricular activities are formulated for the following purposes: 1.1. To ensure that these activities shall not interfere nor supplant the regular
academic curriculum. 1.2. To provide clear guidelines for rationalized conduct of student activities,
both co-curricular and extra-curricular in nature. 1.3. To ensure the quality of educational and social activities sponsored by
any organization or office inside and outside the University. 1.4. To protect students and other members of the academic community from
abuses that relate to the conduct of these activities. 1.5. The policy applies to the following:
a. Academic activities – These are activities which are integral to the subject and other curricular requirements which result in a course grade and credit.
b. Co-curricular activities – These are activities which relate to the subject and other curricular requirements but do not result in a course grade or credit.
c. Extra-curricular activities – These are activities which are not part of the curricular requirements such as those by Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs)
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d. Selling of tickets, solicitation and vending – This is in relation to activities conducted within and outside the campus organized by a member or any unit of the University.
Section 2. GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
2.1. Repeated disruption of classes by co-curricular and extra-curricular activities affecting delivery of lessons is strictly prohibited. Faculty members are required to fulfill the contact hours equivalent to the unit credit of the subject in accordance to CHED regulations.
2.2. Plant Visit/Fieldtrip as part of the Curriculum: a. If the CHED approved curriculum includes a subject for Plant
Visits/Fieldtrips, for students in the terminal year of their major courses, such activity is allowed. Plant visits/Fieldtrips in general education and service subjects is not allowed.
b. Approved plant visits/fieldtrips shall be conducted within one-day but overnight stay is not allowed. Side trip to places unrelated to the academic activity is prohibited.
c. Plant visit/fieldtrip as a curricular requirement needs the approval of the Department Chair, Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. A Permit to Travel shall be issued prior to the conduct of the activity.
d. Point of departure and arrival of participants shall be at Adamson University. Faculty advisers are required to accompany and supervise the students during the entire duration of the activity.
e. Plant visit/fieldtrip requiring air travel and exorbitant fees is not allowed.
f. Plant visit/fieldtrip shall be conducted on days with regular classes. 2.3. Academic Departments/Offices are not allowed to conduct extra-
curricular activities. 2.4. Students and student organizations are required to observe the policies
in the Student Manual at all times and in all occasions in the conduct of extra-curricular activity.
2.5. Suspension of classes for non-academic/extra-curricular activities, in general, is not allowed, to avoid disruption of classes. Suspension of classes needs the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs after evaluating the merit of the request.
Section. 3. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES
Major co-curricular or extra-curricular activities shall be declared at the
start of the school year for scheduling and planning purposes. Among the authorized activities that shall be declared are:
3.1. College/Department General Assembly conducted once during school
year and to be held on Saturdays. 3.2. College/Department Days celebration to be held during the University
Foundation Week celebration.
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3.3. Activities conducted by outside organizations requiring the attendance of students and faculty members, i.e., UAAP Games, and other activities of organizations where Adamson University is an institutional member.
3.4. Non-academic activities and meetings shall be conducted on a designated Activity Day every month by the Academic Council to avoid the disruption of classes.
3.5. Faculty members/employees are not allowed to contract out activities for students. Only academic heads or officers are authorized to contract a third party and only when there is no alternative way to acquire the service needed. Such contract needs the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs or Vice President for Student Affairs.
3.6. The conduct of co-curricular activities and extra-curricular activities must be approved or authorized by the Office for Student Affairs.
Section 4. RECOGNIZED CONFLICTS
Sometimes conflicts arise for students between academic commitments and co-curricular/extra-curricular activities. Students, faculty, staff, and administrators all share the responsibility of recognizing, minimizing and resolving these conflicts. These complementary programs include athletic, cultural, educational, volunteer activities and others of the same nature. When a conflict arises for a student between a regularly scheduled class and a co-curricular/extra-curricular activity, the College Dean is responsible for identifying “College Recognized Conflicts.” The recognition of a conflict between academic commitments and other activities does not imply that a student is excused from class and other academic responsibilities, such as a laboratory or periodical examination. There are no conflicts for which students are automatically excused from class or other academic commitments. Practice for a co-curricular/extra-curricular activity and preparation for practice will not be recognized as a genuine conflict. Students who are on probation may not miss a regularly scheduled class or other academic responsibilities related to the class to participate in a co-curricular/extra-curricular activity. Reasonable accommodation that resolves the conflict without sacrificing the academic integrity and rigor of the course (conflict between varsity players and college faculty) should be worked-out by the student and the faculty member at no instance that a co-curricular and extra-curricular activity shall supplant an academic activity.
Section 5. USE OF UNIVERSITY PROPERTY OR FACILITY
All offices and departments shall include in their annual budget an allocation
for the use of school facilities, i.e., venues, transportation. Rates for the use of a facility shall be in accordance with the guidelines set by Physical Facilities Office (PFO) and the Finance Department.
For student activities, appropriate miscellaneous charges shall be included in their enrollment assessment to allow the free use of facilities in accordance to set guidelines by the Finance Department.
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Using different venue, facility or time schedule other than those assigned to an activity is not allowed unless the change is approved by PFO due to valid reasons. The loss or misuse of equipment or facility will be the financial obligation of the participant. Application for use of school facilities shall follow the policies and guidelines of the PFO. Use of the University Theater shall be coursed through the Cultural Affairs Office (CAO) for processing and scheduling. Section 6. COLLECTION, SOLICITATION AND VENDING IN THE CAMPUS
6.1. Only the Cashier‟s Office is authorized to collect fines, payments, charges, contributions or donations. No other office or person may collect without the specific and expressed authorization from the University President. All entities shall abide to the Policy on Centralized Collection.
6.2. Selling of tickets or collection of any contribution in any form or for any purpose or project from students in connection with the conduct of academic, co-curricular or extra-curricular activity without the proper authorization from the President or his authorized representative is not allowed.
6.3. Enticing students to buy tickets or attend extra-curricular/co-curricular activity by giving points, exemption in quizzes or passing grade is strictly prohibited and is considered a major offense. Likewise, profiting from students in the conduct of such activities is strictly prohibited.
6.4. Solicitation of students to fund campaign outside the University is not permitted. However, the University believes in and contributes to community and welfare organizations. For these and other charities, the Office of the President considers each case on its merits and makes donations as warranted in the name of the University.
6.5. Financial report must be submitted to the Office for Student Affairs or to the approving office after the conduct of the activity for audit purposes.
6.6. Printing of t-shirts by the different departments/organizations and selling of these shall need the approval of the Office for Student Affairs. The department/organization shall coordinate with the Business Affairs Office for the printing and selling. Likewise, the printing of souvenir programs, brochures, tickets and others shall be through the University Printing Press.
6.7. Vending inside the campus or selling consumer goods or services, which are not all part or related to any subject or approved activity, by faculty members, employees or students is not allowed. Items sold inside the campus shall be through the bookstore or authorized outlet of the BAO.
6.8. Bus companies that provide transportation services to students‟ activities must be accredited by the Physical Facilities Office (PFO). The PFO will assist organizers in choosing a transportation company that can offer the most reasonable rate to keep the cost of the activity low.
6.9. No one is authorized to use the University name and seal without the approval of the Office of the President.
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Section 7. VIOLATIONS AND SANCTIONS
When a faculty member or employee violates policy, his/her offense can generally be classified as either major or minor. In general, disciplinary action may be anything from a warning (verbal or written) to suspension or dismissal. All cases of violation will undergo due process.
The President shall convene a hearing committee to investigate and recommend appropriate sanction for reported violations. Hence, penalties and sanctions for similar offenses cited in the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools and the Labor Code of the Philippines shall be adopted. Major Offense
The following violations are considered major offenses and merit dismissal of the employee on the first offense, if proven guilty:
a. Conducting plant visits, fieldtrips or any out-of-town campus activities in
violation of set guidelines. b. Selling of tickets, whether voluntary or involuntary for whatever purpose
without the approval of concerned University officials. c. Unauthorized collection of fees for school activities for and in behalf of the
University. d. Malversation of activity funds. e. Failure to remit to the Treasurer‟s Office any excess amount from the fees
charged after conducting the activity within the reglementary period required by the same office.
f. Contracting agreements with any third party in relation to any activity which is blatantly onerous to the students or any office/department of the University.
g. Unauthorized use of the University name and seal without the approval of the Office of the President.
h. Willful disobedience of lawful orders, or willful breach of trust and other causes analogous to the foregoing.
The following violations considered of lesser degree have the following sanctions:
Violation 1 st Offense 2
nd Offense 3
rd Offense
a. Failure to file an accomplishment and
financial report on designated time to the Reprimand Suspension Dismissal immediate superior or any appropriate office in the University. b. Willful disregard in observing house rules of the University facility used in conducting Reprimand Barred from activity. using the
facility c. Using the University facility different from Warning Reprimand Barred from what is declared in the permission granted the user. using the
the facility d. Using media coverage for the activity Suspension Dismissal without the directive and consent of the IDEA Office.
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Other analogous cases from the Code of Ethics, Manual of Regulations for Private Schools and the Labor Code of the Philippines are not precluded from applicability. In the case of students, the Student Manual should be applied and if some offenses are not contained therewith, it ought to be added. Penalties or sanctions are imposed not in a retributive manner, rather a corrective mechanism, so as not to be repeated and exemplary, so as not to be imitated. The hearing committee shall have a wide discretion in deviating from the defined rules, bearing in mind, that the penalty should commensurate to the offense committed and take into consideration their responsibility towards the student by subscribing to the highest level of ethical practice and service as teachers and employees of Adamson University.
References:
1. Revised Policies on Centralized Collection 2. Guidelines from the Office of the Cultural Affairs 3. Physical Facilities Office: Revised Policies and Guidelines 4. VPAA Memo. No. 14 s.2005 & No. 31 s.2005 5. Adamson University Student Manual 6. Manual for Academic Policies (revised 2005) 7. Manual of Regulations for Private Schools 8. Labor Code of the Philippines 9. CHED Circular Memoranda Approved for implementation, June 18, 2007
Appendix 4
OSA RESOLUTION NO. 01 Series of 2007
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES ON POLICIES AFFECTING CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved that, Policies and Guidelines in the conduct of Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities be implemented subject to the following Rules of Procedure: 1. ON AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES
a. As a general rule, college/department days celebration should be held
during University Foundation Week celebration. (VPAA Memo. No. 33, Sec. 3, 3.2)
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Except for the celebration of founding anniversaries which may be allowed to be celebrated in one day subject to the approval of the VPAA through the Deans and VPSA through OSA.
(e.g. College of Pharmacy, July 20, 2007; College of Business Administration, December 3, 2007)
b. Activities conducted by outside organizations requiring attendance of
students and faculty members may be allowed. (i.e., UAAP games and other organizations in which Adamson University is an institutional member.) (VPAA Memo. No. 33, Sec. 3, 3.3)
The approval of other activities spearheaded by organizations in which
Adamson University is an institutional member is subject to the approval of the VPAA, through the Deans and the VPSA through OSA.
c. Non-academic activities and meetings shall be conducted on a designated
Activity Day to be determined by the Academic Council every month to avoid disruption of classes. (VPAA Memo. No. 33, Sec. 3, 3.4)
The Activity Days of every school year shall be determined by the
Academic Council before the end of the immediately preceding semester. VPAA Memo. No. 44, series of 2007 provides for the Activity Days for
school year 2007-2008. The following are the priority activities for the Activity Day:
1. OSA-Sponsored Activities 2. College/Department Activities except General Assembly 3. AUSG, CSG Activities
d. The conduct of co-curricular activities and extra-curricular activities must
be approved or authorized by the Office for Student Affairs. Co-curricular activities are those which relate to the subject and other curricular requirements but do not result in a course grade or credit. Extra-curricular activities are activities which are not part of the curricular requirements such as those by Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs). (VPAA Memo. No. 33, Sec. 3, 3.6)
The usual procedure and guidelines set by OSA for activity approval must
be followed. (Refer to Sec. 3 of OSA-Development Manual; Form 9A or 9B) As to the rules regarding financial disbursements, the usual budgetary appropriations for activities (i.e. snacks, lunch, etc.) observed by the Finance Department should also be observed.
2. USE OF UNIVERSITY PROPERTY OR FACILITY
For student activities, appropriate miscellaneous charges shall be
included in their enrollment assessment to follow the free use of facilities in accordance to set guidelines by the Finance Department. (VPAA Memo. No. 33, Sec. 5, 5.2)
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A portion of Student Activity Fee, as may be determined by the Finance
Department and OSA, may be allocated to defray expenses concerning the use of facilities except the Adamson Theater.
3. COLLECTION, SOLICITATION AND VENDING IN THE CAMPUS
a. Only the Cashier‟s Office is authorized to collect fines, payments,
charges, contributions or donations. No other office or person may collect without the specific and expressed authorization from the University President. All entries shall abide by the policy on Centralized Collection. (VPAA Memo. No. 33, Sec. 6, 6.1)
The Recognized Student Organizations are not covered by Centralized Collection Policy upon authority given by the University President through the Finance Department. The following concerns are subject to the approval, supervision and regulation of the Office for Student Affairs:
a.1. Membership Fee – This pertains to the specific amount collected by
the organization from their members subject to the following guidelines:
a.1.1. There must be a written request from the organization and
approval from OSA allowing the amount to be collected which should not exceed fifty pesos (P50.00).
a.1.2. Upon approval, the RSO officers are required to issue Official Receipts from OSA to all paying members for monitoring and auditing purposes.
a.1.3. The amount collected shall form part of the organizational fund and shall be immediately deposited to the respective ATM account.
a.2. Solidarity Share for OSA-Sponsored Activities – This refers to the
reasonable amount, as may be determined by the OSA Director, being contributed by the student participants for their developmental formations. Such amount will be added to the fund intended for the activities and shall be declared in the liquidation.
b. Financial report must be submitted to the Office for Student Affairs or to the approving office after the conduct of the activity for audit purposes. (VPAA Memo. No. 33, Sec. 6, 6.5)
Financial report must be submitted to OSA five (5) days after the
conduct of activity. Such report must be supported with official receipts for verification purposes.
For RSO and AUSG, Financial Statement shall be submitted every
5th day of the month for activities covered by the immediately preceding
month.
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c. Printing of t-shirts by the different departments/organizations and selling of these shall need the approval of the Office for Student Affairs. The department/organization shall coordinate with the Business Affairs Office for the printing and selling. Likewise, the printing of souvenir programs, brochures, tickets and others shall be done through the University Printing Press. (VPAA Memo. No. 33, Sec. 6, 6.6)
Upon written authority from the Finance Department, the printing and selling of t-shirts for RSOs, AUSG, The Adamson Chronicle, Ugnayan, Foreign Students Association, AUSEA and Frontliners shall be regulated, monitored and controlled by OSA. Listed below are the requirements for the accreditation of printers: c.1. There must be a letter – proposal addressed to the OSA Director
stating among others their company profile, services offered, pricing rules and sample products.
c.2. Barangay Clearance c.3. Business Permit c.4. Official Receipts with BIR Permit Number
The following are the rules to be observed for printing: c.1. Only accredited printers shall be allowed to transact business with all
recognized student organizations, including AUSG and CSGs. c.2. OSA shall conduct public bidding of all accredited printers and shall
thereafter award a project to the winner. c.3. The actual selling price shall be subject to the regulations of OSA. c.4.The printer shall allot twenty pesos (P20.00) per t-shirt which shall be
divided equally by the Adamson University Scholarship and Student Development Foundation (AUSSDF) and OSA Developmental programs.
c.5. The maximum mark up price shall not be more than twenty pesos (P20.00) per t-shirt.
c.6. The proceeds from the mark-up price should form part of the organizational fund.
c.7. The mark-up price of all other printed materials should not be more than ten percent (10%) of the cost.
c.8. The Printer should allot ten percent (10%) of the purchase price which shall be divided equally by the Adamson University Scholarship and Student Development Foundation (AUSSDF) and OSA Developmental programs.
c.9. All contracts pertaining to printing shall be subject to the approval of OSA.
N.B. The other provisions of the policy on co-curricular and extra-curricular
activities not covered by the foregoing are deemed self-executory.
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Prepared by: (Sgd) ATTY. JULIUS A. BABISTA
Director, OSA Approved by: (Sgd) REV. FR. GERALD T. BORJA, C.M.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Appendix 5
GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF MEETINGS, GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Adamson University is committed to fostering an environment that promotes successful conduct of academic activities at all levels. The achievement of such success is dependent on an environment free of behaviors which can undermine the important mission of our institution. Conduct of non-curricular activities is a privilege earned through compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. This set of guidelines is intended to be a positive statement in support of our teachers and students as they strive to engage in various activities outside their classes. A. College/Department’s Meetings
Guidelines: 1. To minimize conflict with classes, conduct meetings outside teaching
schedule 2. Colleges are enjoined to limit monthly meetings to three hours and departments to two hours. 3. Maximize the use of memos for announcements of important matters 4. Submit a copy of the minutes of the monthly meeting as exhibit for IQUAME
and other accreditation purposes 5. Schedule meetings and other activities on designated Activity Day of the
Month 6. Always inform HRDO about meetings for the faculty attendance B. General Assembly
Guidelines: 1. College/Department‟s General Assembly shall be conducted on a
Saturday and the venue shall be within the campus. 2. Secure approval from appropriate offices.
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3. General Assembly shall be half-day only to give way to other colleges/departments that will use the same venue.
4. General assemblies shall be used as a forum to present the following: a. New/Existing curricular programs b. Co-curricular/Extra-curricular activities c. Department‟s accomplishments/plans d. Faculty members and student officers e. Student concerns and other relevant concerns 5. As college/department has approved budget for the General Assembly,
collection for registration fee/certificates is not allowed. Serving and collecting contribution for food should not be compulsory.
6. In general, General Assembly is conducted once during the school year. C. Curricular Activities
Guideline: Conduct of curricular activities shall fall under the supervision of the VP
for Academic Affairs, College Dean and Department Chair in accordance with the CHED Guidelines and University Policies. Expenses of students are limited to declared items that are necessary for the conduct of the academic activities in the subject. Collection of these fees shall be in accordance with the Policy on Centralized Collection.
D. Activity Day
Activity Days are regular class days. There shall be no suspension of classes.
For offices that do not have meetings/activities.
Outside the schedule of the meetings/activities
For students/faculty members who are not part of the meetings/activities
Appendix 6
GUIDELINES IN HOLDING OFF-CAMPUS DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
1. Off-campus activities in the form of outing and teambuilding activities if
feasible should be scheduled outside of class hours such as weekends or during the semestral break;
2. If the activity is to be conducted on a weekday, approval shall be for one
(1) regular working day only for every semester which can be applied only once in any of the following activities such as (a) Teambuilding (b) Planning (c) Outing (d) Retreat/Recollection. Any extension would constitute an absence of the employee in the office/classes unless a prior leave application has been filed and approved for the succeeding days so as not to effect a deduction in pay.
Comment [v1]: Does not concern students –
must be removed
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3. Any Off-campus activity such as the conduct of an out-of-town trip has to
be supported with a program schedule/agenda to be attached to the department‟s letter request and sent to the following offices for approval:
For the Academic group – approval by VPAA
For the Co-academic group – approval by VPA
4. The department/office with a scheduled off-campus activity shall be responsible for disseminating the appropriate notices at least one week before the scheduled department date for the guidance of the students and other clientele.
5. Offices which are involved in the enrollment season (e.g. Treasurer,
Registrar, ITC, Academic departments) should schedule their off-campus activity outside of the enrollment period.
6. Department heads bringing along their student assistants in their off-
campus activity should comply with the requirements of the OSAS such as securing insurance, parent‟s waiver, etc. failing which, the student assistants will be prohibited from joining the activity.
7. For purposes of attendance and for appropriate excuses to be granted, a
copy of the approved activity signed by the VPA/VPAA together with the listing of participants should be forwarded to HRDO no later than the next day after the conduct of the activity. Said listing should also include those employees who are not part of the department but are officially invited by the host department as program facilitators or speaker in their team building activity.
8. Following the University‟s budget guidelines, the department should
ensure that the expenses to be incurred in the department activity should be within the approved budget. Any excess amount cannot be charged on other department activities nor will a reimbursement for the excess amount incurred be considered.
9. Activities that are institutional in nature or activities organized by top
management involving administrators are excluded from these guidelines.
10. The administration reserves the right to cancel the approval granted earlier and/or have the department activity rescheduled should there be priority assignments (e.g. accreditation visit, major examination schedule) that may conflict with a scheduled off-campus activity.
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Appendix 7 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8049
AN ACT REGULATING HAZING AND OTHER FORMS OF INITIATION RITES IN FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES THEREFORE
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: Section 1. Hazing as used in this Act is an initiation rite or practice as a
prerequisite for admission into membership in a fraternity, sorority or organization by placing the recruit, neophyte or applicant in some embarrassing or humiliating situations such as forcing him to menial, silly, foolish and similar tasks or activities or otherwise subjecting him to physical or psychological suffering or injury. The term organization shall include any club or the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Philippine Military Academy, or officer or cadet corps of the Citizen's Military Training, Citizen's Army Training. The physical, mental and psychological testing and training procedure and practices to determine and enhance the physical, mental and psychological fitness of prospective regular members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police as approved by the Secretary of National Defense and the National Police Commission duly recommended by the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Director General of the Philippine National Police shall not be considered as hazing for the purposes of this Act.
Section 2. No hazing or initiation rites in any form or manner by a fraternity,
sorority or organization shall be allowed without prior written notice to the school authorities or head of organization seven days (7) days before the conduct of such initiation. The written notice shall indicate the period of the initiation activities which shall not exceed three days (3) , shall include the names of to be subjected to such activities, and shall further contain an undertaking that no physical violence be employed by anybody during such initiation rites.
Section 3. The head of the school or organization or their representatives must
assign at least two (2) representatives of the school or organization, as the case maybe, to be present during the initiation. It is the duty of such representative to see to it that no physical harm of any kind shall be inflicted upon a recruit, neophyte or applicant.
Section 4. If the person subjected to hazing or other forms of initiation rites
suffer any physical injury or dies as a result thereof, the officers and members of the fraternity, sorority or organization who actually participated in the infliction of physical harm shall be liable as principals. The person or persons who participated in the hazing shall suffer:
a) The penalty of reclusion perpetua if death, rape, sodomy or mutilation results therefrom.
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b) The penalty of reclusion temporal in its medium period if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall become insane, imbecile, impotent or blind.
c) The penalty of reclusion temporal in its medium period if in consequences of the hazing the victim shall have lost the use of speech or the power to hear, or shall have lost an eye, a hand,
d) a foot, an arm or a leg or shall have lost the use of any such member shall have become incapacitated for the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged.
e) The penalty of reclusion temporal in its minimum period if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall become deformed or shall have lost any other part of his body, or shall have lost the use thereof, or shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance of the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for a period of more than ninety (90) days.
f) The penalty of prision mayor in its maximum period if in consequences of the hazing victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance of the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for more than thirty (30) days.
g) The penalty of prision mayor in its medium period if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance of the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for ten days (10) days or more, or that the injury sustained shall require medical attendance for the same period.
h) The penalty of prision mayor in its minimum period if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance of the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged from one (1) to nine (9) days, or that the injury sustained shall require medical attendance for the same period.
i) The penalty of prision correctional in its maximum period if in consequence of the hazing the victim sustained physical injuries which do not prevent him from engaging in his habitual activity or work nor require medical attendance.
The responsible officials of the school or of the police, military or citizen's army training organization may impose the appropriate administrative sanctions on the person or persons charged under this provision even before their conviction.
The maximum penalty herein provided shall be imposed in any of the following instances:
a) when the recruitment is accompanied by force, violence, threat,
intimidation or deceit on the person of the recruit who refuses to join; b) when the recruit, neophyte or applicant initially consents to join but
upon learning that hazing will be committed on his person, is prevented from quitting;
c) when the recruit, neophyte applicant having undergone hazing is prevented from reporting the unlawful act to his parents or guardians,
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to the proper school authorities, or to the police authorities, through force, violence, threat intimidation;
d) when the hazing is committed outside of the school institution; or e) when the victim is below twelve (12) years of age at the time of the
hazing. The owner of the place where hazing is conducted shall be liable as an accomplice, when he has actual knowledge of the hazing conducted therein but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring. If the hazing is held in the home of one of the officers or members of the fraternity, group, or organization, the parents shall be held liable as principals when they have actual knowledge of the hazing conducted therein but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring. The school authorities including faculty members who consent to the hazing or who have actual knowledge thereof, but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring shall be punished as accomplices for the acts of hazing committed by the perpetrators. The officers, former officers, or alumni of the organization, group, fraternity or sorority who actually planned the hazing although not present when the acts constituting the hazing were committed shall be liable as principals. Officers or members of an organization, group, fraternity or sorority who knowingly cooperated in carrying out the hazing by inducing the victim to be present thereat shall be liable as principals. A fraternity or sorority‟s adviser who is present when the acts constituting the hazing were committed and failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring shall be liable as principal. The presence of any person during the hazing is prima facie evidence of participation therein as a principal unless he prevented the commission of the acts punishable herein. Any person charged under this provision shall not be entitled to the mitigating circumstances that there was no intention to commit so grave a wrong. This section shall apply to the president, manager, director or other responsible officer of a corporation engaged in hazing as a requirement for employment in the manner provided herein. Section. 5. If any provision or part of this Act is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the other parts or provisions thereof shall remain valid and effective. Section. 6. All laws, orders, rules or regulations which are inconsistent with or
contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.
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Section. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. Approved, June 7, 1995.
Appendix 8 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7079
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF
CAMPUS JOURNALISM AND 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 and referred to as the " Campus
Journalism Act of 1991. " Section 2. Declaration of Policy.- It is declared policy of the State to uphold and
protect the freedom of the press even at the campus level and to promote the development and growth of campus journalism as means of strengthening of ethical values, encouraging critical and creative thinking, and developing moral character and personal discipline of the Filipino youth. In furtherance, of this policy, the State shall undertake various programs and projects aimed at improving the journalistic skills of students concerned and promoting responsible and free journalism. Section 3. Definition of Terms. -
a) School. - An institution for learning in the elementary, secondary or tertiary
level comprised of the studentry, administration, faculty and non faculty personnel;
b) Student Publication. - The issue of any printed material that is dependently published by , and which meets the needs and interest of, the studentry;
c) Student Journalist. - Any bona fide student enrolled for the current semester or term, who has passed or met the qualification and standards of the editorial board. He must likewise maintain a satisfactory academic standing.
d) Editorial Board. - In the tertiary level, the editorial board shall be composed of student journalists who have qualified in placement examinations. In case of elementary and high school levels, the editorial board shall be composed of duly appointed faculty and adviser, the editor who qualified and a representative of the Parents-Teachers' Association, who will determine the editorial policies to be implemented by the editor and staff members of the student publication concerned.
At the tertiary level, the editorial board may include a publication adviser at the option of its members. e) Editorial Policies. - A set of guidelines by which a student publication is
operated and managed, taking into account pertinent laws as well as the
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school administration's policies. Said guidelines shall determine the frequency of publication, the manner of selecting articles and features and other similar matters.
Section. 4. Student Publication - A student publication is published by the
student body through an editorial board and publication staff composed of students selected by fair and competitive examinations. Once the publication is established, its editorial board shall freely determine its editorial policies and manage the publication's fund.
Section. 5. Funding of Student Publication. - Funding for the student publication
may include the savings of the respective school's appropriations, student subscriptions, donations, and other sources of funds.
In no instance shall the department of Education, Culture and Sports or the school administration concerned withhold the release of funds sourced from the savings of the appropriations of respective schools and other sources intended for the student publication. Subscription fees collected by the school administration shall be released automatically to the student publication concerned.
Section. 6. Publication Adviser. - The publication adviser shall be selected by
the school administration from a list of recommendees submitted by the publication staff. The function of the adviser shall be limited to one of technical guidance.
Section. 7. Security of Tenure. - A member of the publication staff must
maintain his/her status as student in order to retain membership of the publication staff. A student shall not be expelled or suspended solely on the basis of articles he/she has written, or on the basis of the performance of his/her duties in the student publication.
Section. 8. Press Conferences and Training Seminars. - The Department of
Education, Culture and Sports shall sponsor periodic competitions, press conferences and training seminars in which student-editors/writers and teachers-advisers of student publication in elementary, secondary and tertiary levels shall participate. Such competitions, conferences and seminars shall be held at the institutional, divisional, and regional levels, culminating with the holding of the annual national elementary, secondary or tertiary School Press Conference in places of historical and/or cultural interest in the country.
Section 9. Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Education, Culture and
Sports, in coordination of the officers of the national elementary, secondary and tertiary organizations or official advisers of student publications, together with the student journalist at the tertiary level and existing organizations of student journalists, shall promulgate the rules and regulations and necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.
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Section 10. Tax Exemption. - pursuant to paragraph 4, Section 4, Article XIV of
the Constitution, all grants, endowments, donations, or contributions used actually, directly and exclusively for the promotion of campus journalism as provided for in this Act shall exempt from donor's or gift tax. Section 11. Appropriations. - For the initial year of implementation, the sum of
Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) is hereby authorized to be charged against the savings for the current appropriations of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports. There after, such amount as maybe necessary shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.
Section 12. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days
following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. (87 OG 37, Sept. 16, 1991, p. 5337.)
Approved, July 5, 1991.
Appendix 9 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7877
AN ACT DECLARING SEXUAL HARRASHMENT 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 its 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 on 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 said Act. a. In a work-related or employment environment, sexual harassment is
committed when:
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1. The sexual favor is made as a condition on the hiring or in the employment, reemployment or continued employment of said individual, or in granting said individual favorable compensation, terms, conditions, promotions, or privileges; or the refusal to grant the sexual favor results in limiting,
2. Segregating or classifying the employee which in any way would discriminate, deprive or diminish employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect said employee;
3. The above acts would impair the employee‟s rights or privileges under existing labor laws; or
4. The above acts would result in an intimidating, hostile, 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 whose education, training, apprenticeship or tutorship is
entrusted to the offender; 3. When the sexual favor is made a condition to the giving of passing
grade, or the granting if honors and scholarships, or the payment of a stipend, allowance or other benefits, privileges, or considerations; or
4. When sexual advances result in an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for the student, trainee or apprentice. Any person who directs or induces another or 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 work-related, 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 the office shall: a. Promulgate appropriate rules and regulations in consultation with and jointly
approved by the employees or students or trainees, through their duly designated representatives, prescribing the procedures 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 sub-section shall (or) 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,
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with officers and employees, teachers, instructors, professors, coaches, trainors and students or trainees to increase understanding and prevent incidents of sexual harassment. It shall also conduct the investigation of alleged cases constituting sexual harassment.
In the case of work-related environment, the committee shall be composed of at least one (1) representative from the management, the union, if any, the employees from the supervisory rank, and from the rank and the file employees.
In the case of educational or training institutions, the committee shall composed of one (1) representative from the administration, the trainors, instructors, professors or coaches and students or trainees, as the case maybe.
The employer or the head of the 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 of head of office, educational or training institution shall be solidarily liable or damages arising form the acts of sexual harassment committed in the employment, education or training enrichment 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 thereon. 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) or more than Twenty thousand pesos (P 20,000), or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. Any action arising from the violation of the provision 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 consistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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Section 10. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take affect fifteen (15) days after
its complete publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
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AN ADAMSONIAN’S PRAYER
Dear LORD,
Teach me the things that are important:
To be generous with Your gifts,
Compassionate to those who have less,
Just in the face of unfair circumstances,
True when the world‟s values contradict my own,
Gracious when things don‟t go my way,
And magnanimous when they do.
May nothing else matter
Except Faith in Your goodness, my neighbor‟s, and mine,
Hope that things can get better,
And Charity that always sets things right.
May Your special Love for the Poor,
The mark of my uniquely Vincentian education,
Be the work I excel in,
The standard I constantly refer to,
And my courage when I meet You someday.
With Mary, our Mother, and St. Vincent de Paul,
Amen.
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ADAMSON HYMN
Adamson Alma Mater dear
All hail thy name
In our wand‟ring far or near
We‟ll spread thy fame
Within thy portals hallowed
True wisdom we have followed
In every clime our loyal hearts
Will never fail
Through changeless time
Dear Adamson “U” hail!
Fling out thy banner high
The blue and white
Lift our voices to the sky
With raging might
Each noble son and daughter
From thee will never falter
Thru ev‟ry hour to keep us
Faithful, strong and pure
God grant us pow‟r to
Make our triumph sure!
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ISANG GANAP NA ADAMSONIAN
(Adamson Alumni Theme Song)
1. Katulad ko‟y isang umaga
Na laging may pag-asa. Hinubog ng tadhana sa paaralang sinta. Likas sa pagkatao ang pagtulong sa iba.
2. Yaman ko‟y aking karunungan,
Si San Vicente ang naging gabay. Mga guro‟t kaibigan naging laging sandigan Salamat sa isang magandang kinabukasan. KORO: (Na) Ako‟y isang ganap na Adamsonian Sa puso, sa gawa at sa isipan. Pasasalamat at pagpupugay Sa Pamantasan kong mahal alay. At muling magbabalik sa „king pinagmulan Tagumpay ang hatid ng isang ganap na Adamsonian.
3. Sa kap‟wa ko‟y laging mapagmahal, Hindi lumilimot sa Maykapal. Nagsisilbi‟ng tapat sa bayang sinilangan. Taas noo sa buong mundong ipagsisigawan. Tulay: Patuloy na lilipad ang isang Adamsonian, Magiging matatag sa hamon ng buhay! Koda: …tagumpay ang hatid, hindi padadaig, laging mananaig ang isang ganap na Adamsonian! Erick F. Sta. Maria – Composer, Arranger and Vocals B.S. Psychology Batch 1989
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ADAMSON CHEERS AND CHANTS FALCON LET’S GO! UNAWAKANAHIMO
Falcon let‟s go! Falcon let‟s fight! UNAWAKANAHIMO! Falcon let‟s go and win this fight! UNAWAKAHIMA! (4x) UNAWAKANAHIMO! RA! RA! RA! And win this fight!
Aaah Falcons! Aaah Fight! Aaah Falcons! FIGHT! TEAM! FIGHT!
SPELL FALCONS O, MIGHTY FALCONS
F! F! F - A - L! O, mighty Falcons blue & white C! C! O - N - S! O, mighty Falcons win this fight!
(2x) F - A - L! A! - D! - U! C - O - N - S! A - D - U fight! (2x)
F! A! L! C! O! N! S! (3x) We are the Adamson falcons
ready to fight, ready to fight (2x)
A! - D! - U! A - D - U fight!
A! - D! - U! A - D - U FALCONS!
SPELL ADAMSON UM- AH
A! D! A - M! S - O - N! Um! Um-ah!
(3x) Falcons got the power, say … (3x)
A! DAM! SON! (3x) Bang Bang!
Choo choo train! U! C”mon falcons do your thing! (3x)
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WE ARE THE ADAMSON FALCONS
I We are the Adamson Falcons,
Ready to fight, ready to fight!
We are the Adamson Falcons
Doing it right, doing it right!
II
We are going to face you
With all our might, with all our might.
We are going to blow you
Way out of sight, way out of sight.
III
We are so cool,
Blue Falcons rule!
(Repeat I, II, III)
We are the Adamson Falcons
Ready to fight!
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ADAMSON MAP