SC Reports First Term Projects, Achievements
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47 YEARS WITH REASON AND CONVICTION The V O L . X LV I I N O . 5 LaSallianBASTION OF ISSUE-ORIENTED CRITICAL THINKING 15 OCTOBER 2007 SC reports first term projects,BY LORAINEachievements SAGUINSIN AND CREZZEILLE FRANCISCO tudents are sent to university to be prepared for the demands of professional life and lifelong learning through formal education. The Student Council (SC) enters the situation Sthrough initiatives that address student needs. “we kept So what has the SC done for the DLSU-Manila SEE ARCHERS studentry so far? THE Faith.” VINDICATED, 20 PHOTOS BY JENNERSON ONG AND ERIKA SERRANO Academic concerns To improve and expand the scope of the endeavors of the SC, the Office of the Vice President for Academics (OVP-ACAD) made its Pahiram Libro book borrowing PERSPECTIVES system accessible online. This is to speed up the borrowing and claiming of books, since students can just create Pahiram Libro accounts and reserve books online. In order to claim reserved books, the students will then just have to present Administrators their IDs to any Pahiram Libro Committee Member in the SC Office. Right now, the office is in the process of developing the clearing system for borrowers. weigh in on SC Complaints about the Online Pahiram Libro being outdated were raised by students. VP Academics Nicole DR. CARMELITA QUEBENGCO, UNIVERSITY Villarojo reasoned that the shelves where the books are be- chancellor, expressed her view that the Student Council ing stored are not secured. Therefore, they have a hard time (SC) can improve by “getting more accurate information keeping track of those who just keep on getting books from especially from complaints submitted to them that are their storage area without permission. often one-sided and exaggerated.” With regard to which Another SC OVP-ACAD initiative is the advanced projects must be prioritized, Dr. Quebengco stressed online enrolment for students in the First Honor of the that the SC should focus on projects that aim to help Dean’s List, which was implemented last August. students learn and develop themselves. In general, Dr. Quebengco commented that this Comfortable environment year’s Student Council is very hardworking, and that A very visible project being conducted by the SC the students cannot ask for more. “They communi- under the Office of the Vice President for Operations and cate with students regularly, attend to student needs, Communications (OPEC) is the Centralized Locker System. and keep lines of communication open to everyone,” “We rented out lockers totaling 285 units [in the Yuchengco Quebengco said. Building and the Sports Complex] to the entire academic When asked to compare this year’s SC to those of community. It is not only for undergraduate students. but previous years, Quebengco stated that this would not also for professors and graduate students,” stated VP for be fair, because today’s circumstances are different. In Operations and Communications Stacy Carbonel. Carbonel’s addition, she gave extra notice to the loan program predecessor, Jhoan Lim, initiated the scheme. for both tuition and books, since this project directly Problems related to theft increased among locker rent- benefits the students. Overall, her message to the SC PHOTO BY ERIKA SERRANO SEE SC, 4 is to “keep up the good work.” Dean of Students Affairs Voltaire Mistades admit- ted that he has given only one direct feedback regarding the Student Council so far this year, and it concerned Are we trained to be leaders? University to pilot test SEE ADMIN, 3 new class schedule Student leaders BY ZAMANTA LEGADOS THE COUNCIL OF DEANS DURING THEIR Sept. 26 meeting has agreed on a clear set-up for the assess SC standardized class hours to be pilot tested during DINO DE LEON, PRESIDENT OF THE DEBATE the third term of this school year. The results of a Society, commented that the SC has sufficient knowl- simulation conducted by the academic assistants and edge of the issues that affect the studentry, but lacks the College of Science (COS) Vice Dean show that constructive mobilization to respond to these issues. According to De Leon, Lasallians should be proactively there are sufficient classrooms and laboratories to ac- responding to the issues that have caught their atten- FROM L-R: CHARLES EDRIC CO, NICOLE VILLAROJO, GRETCHEN SANTOS commodate 1.5 hour classes. Based on the approved tion. The question he has posed to the SC is: “Are they proposal, lecture time blocks are set to start at 8 am content with releasing statements without constructively BY CREZZEILE FRANCISCO, ALLIV SAMSON, AND JOSE TAMAYO and end at 9:10 pm. mobilizing the student body to effectively deal with issues affecting their lives?” WHETHER IN POLITICS, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, THE ARTS, SPORTS, De Leon said that the SC, more than releasing their or in the academe, Lasallian leaders are everywhere. Is this phenomenon a result of in- Lecture day combinations will be Monday-Wednesday and Tuesday-Thursday. Fridays will be utilized to accom- stands on relevant issues, should inspire students to dividual efforts, or has DLSU imbibed and prepared in its students the necessary traits take concrete action and become catalysts for change modate spill-over classes from the colleges of Engineer- in society. On a more positive note, he noted that one to be such? ing, Science, and Computer Studies, and Communication Arts and Accountancy departments, according to Student of the tangible achievements of the SC has been the Many are called, few participate LEaD begins with a summer module, wherein greater number of resolutions passed in the Legisla- Council (SC) Vice President for Academics Nicole Villarojo. Leadership training on campus is primarily the entire group is brought out of town for three tive Assembly and real efforts on the part of the SC These classes will be scheduled only from 8 am to 2:30 pm handled by the Office of Student Leadership days of lectures and activities aimed at develop- to improve itself. during Fridays. The rest of the afternoon will be known Involvement, Formation, and Empowerment ing leadership skills. Meanwhile, Jielene Sato, president of the Alyansang as the new University break. Just like in the old U-break, it (SLIFE) under Director Evelyn Lopez-Es- Aside from LEaD, other programs reserved Tapat sa Lasalista (TAPAT), noticed that the SC’s thrust will serve as common time for extracurricular activities in parrago. Throughout the school year, a wide for special groups of students are Achievement to become more visible outside the University has which make-up classes may not be scheduled. variety of programs are offered for incumbent through Integrated Mentoring (AIM) for Star become more progressive. This year’s SC, according to Student organizations, however, may continue to hold student leaders and aspiring apprentices. The Scholars, FAME for freshmen SC officers, and her, has admirably increased its participation in activities activities during regular class days. Saturday classes will fol- most prominent among these training courses MULAT for the editorial boards of the four outside the University and has intensified collaborations low the Monday to Thursday time blocks. Villarojo said that is the Leadership Excellence and Dynamism different student publications. with student sector groups such as the National Union with Friday as an extra day, this will mean a long weekend (LEaD) program involving all elected officials In total, these five programs cover less than of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) and the Union for students, especially for those who wish to go home to of the Student Council (SC) and the Council 300 student leaders who have already proven that of Catholic Student Councils (UCSC). they have potential to excel even more. their provinces. There are also expected tangible benefits of Student Organizations’ (CSO) top officers. from the standardization, such as energy savings and more SEE STUDENT, 3 SEE ARE WE, 8 convenient laboratory work for students. Offices will retain PHOTOS BY ERIKA SERRANO (LEFT) AND FRANCIS GARRUCHO (CENTER, RIGHT) SEE UNIVERSITY, 8 By Raymund Cuesico 2007 THE LASALLIAN ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 2007 THE LASALLIAN ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 2 UNIVERSITY 15 OCTOBER 2007 15 OCTOBER 2007 UNIVERSITY 3 Korean students ADMIN... from page 1 STUDENT... from page 1 Here comes the sun: the manifesto they released about the ous and current Student Council, When asked about which projects of of Noey Arcinue and the SC Office of the extra requirement of taking photos dur- venue rentals fees. “I told them [SC] Mistades stated that it is difficult to the current SC have really made an impact President, Co commented that she has been ing activities just to prove the venues were raise concerns that before they distribute it, allow compare them because they have on students, Sato enumerated four key areas: very aggressive while remaining diplomatic not underutilized. For Co, this seemed to BY JOSE TAMAYO me, allow your dean of student af- different sets of personalities and intensive representation in the different with administrators. His observation though go overboard since doing so would mean fairs on behalf of the Administration offices. On the other hand, he com- sectors of the University, heightening of pointed out that Arcinue is more visible to an unnecessary burden on the student A timeline of SINAG to reply to the issue before you give mented that there is continuity in the efforts in solving grievance cases, larger fellow student leaders than to the rest of organizations. BY ZAMANTA LEGADOS AND LORAINE SAGUINSIN KIM KAYOUNG (I-ISE) AND Michael out one side to the students, so that projects of the SC. efforts done to disseminate pertinent Uni- the studentry. The second point concerns the accuracy Han (I-POM) have two things in common: the students will be able to discern.” College of Engineering (COE) versity announcements and information, As for Nicole Villarojo and the SC Of- of the stickers that the OVP-OPEC posts fter months of grueling work, Team SINAG is now in Australia to represent the Philip- each of them has complaints about the way This sentiment came about when the Vice Dean Engr.