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City of Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines www.dlshsi.edu.ph

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During the latter part of AY 2019-2020, the revision of most parts of this Institutional Student Handbook becomes challenging due to the unprecedented trying times offered by CoVID-19 and taken by the National Government. Significant percentage of the revision was done digitally and collaborated with the help of technology. Nevertheless, we guarantee the purpose of this new Institutional Student Handbook will be achieved.

This is the newest edition of the Institutional Student Handbook.

This is designed in a handy and colorful booklet to be enticing and to easily understand. This may be a substantial manual not only for the students, but also for the faculty, administrators, and staff of the community in the maintenance of proper decorum and harmony in the academe.

The Institutional Student Handbook is intended to all students, both local and international, enrolled at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute. The formal acceptance through agreed Conforme signifies that students are bound to the Rules and Regulations of the Institute, maintain discipline, actualize the Mission and Vision, and exemplify the Lasallian values of Spirit of Faith, Zeal of Service, Communion in Mission, and Reverence for Life, in and outside the campus.

Furthermore, all information about the DLSMHSI Academic processes and procedures are overviewed in the handbook, which fulfills its purpose of being a “Lasallian Guide”.

Please note that the students under the PT Refresher programs are not covered by the contents of this handbook.

Its effectivity is from the School Year 2020 -2021 until 2022-2023.

Enjoy this “Lasallian Guide” and your harmonious and trouble-free stay at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute.

Animo La Salle!!!

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SY 2019 – 2020

Chair Jose Antonio P. Amistad, MD, FPSA Dean, The Student Affairs

Members

Engr. Eduardo B. Tibayan, Jr. MSc., PhD Restituta C. Tan, PhD, RM, RN, RGC Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences Dean, College of Nursing

Rolando M. Reyes, MD, MHPEd, FPCS, FPSGS, FPALES Alicia P. Catabay, RPH, MSc., PhD Dean, College of Medical Laboratory Science Dean, College of Pharmacy

Naomi M. De Aro, RN, MAN, EdD Julius Ceazar H. Reyes, MD, FPSA Registrar Vice Dean, College of Medicine

Jerahlene Jean S. Leynes, OTRP, CWAT Jocelyn C. Tolin, RRT, MAT Vice Dean, College of Rehabilitation Sciences Vice Dean, College of Medical Imaging and Therapy

Roberto L. Cruz, III, RN, MAN Jion P. Dimson, RMT, MSMLS Chair, Student Discipline & Security Department Chair, Student Development & Activities Department

Irene B. Maliksi, RN Jose Royce P. Aledia, RGC Chair, Student Health and Safety Department Chair, Student Wellness and Guidance and Counseling Department Christ Don E. Apuntar John Raphiel C. Macatangay President, Institutional Student Council Officers Executive Secretary, Institutional Studen A.Y. 2019-2020 Council A.Y. 2019 -2020

Legal Consultant: Atty. Rafael Umali Editor: Ms. Haydee A. Sy Director, Institutional Communications Office Encoder: Ms. Maria Venus V. Galang Administrative Assistant, The Student Affairs Layout Artist: Mr. Ricky N. Orcine Printed by:

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This is to certify that the content of the DLSMHSI Institutional Student Handbook for School Year 2020-2023 has been reviewed, and approved by the College Student Councils and the Academics Council.

Juanito O. Cabanias, LPT, MAE, PhD Vice Chancellor for Academics

Celso P. Pagatpatan, Jr. RN, MSN, DrPh, FCNSP, MSCE, FPNA, Madeleine Grace M. Sosa, MD, FPPS, Graduates Studies in Medical and Health Sciences Dean, College of Medicine

Alicia P. Catabay, RPH, MSc., PhD Engr. Eduardo B. Tibayan, Jr. MSc., PhD Dean, College of Pharmacy Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences

Rolando M. Reyes, RMT, MD, MHPEd, FPCS, FPSGS, FPALES Restituta C. Tan, PhD, RM, RN, RGC Dean, College of Medical Laboratory Science Dean, College of Nursing

Cheyen E. Molon, RRT, MAEd, PhD Ma. Elizabeth V. Rey-Matias, MD, MPHEd, PhD Dean, College of Medical Imaging and Therapy Dean, College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Jose Antonio P. Amistad, MD, FPSA Vivian B. Ramirez, MSc Dean, The Student Affairs Director, Special Health Sciences Senior High School

Naomi M. De Aro, RN, MAN, EdD Efren M. Torres Jr., RL, MLIS Registrar Director, Romeo P. Ariniego, MD, AFSC, Library

Maria Corazon E. Gurango, MD, MPH, FPAFP Rowena C. Laigo, RN, LPT, MAEd Director, Center for Community Engagement and Director, Academic Quality Management Health Development Program

Marlon G. Gado, RL, MLIS Clarence Witty H. Mendoza, RMT, MSMT Director, Center for Innovative Education Director, Center for Internationalization and Technology Integration Academic Affiliations and Engagement

Juanito O. Cabanias, LPT, MAE, PhD Eleanor C. Padla, MD, PhD Concurrent Director, Lasallian Admission President, Faculty Association and Scholarship Opportunities

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On behalf of the Academics, I would like to congratulate all of you my dear students for having been accepted and admitted to the different programs of the Institute. The challenge to finish the race has started. You are now ready for your journey to another level of education, which shall eventually prepare you for a very important ministry-providing health care and nurturing life.

I am confident that with your drive, determination, diligence, and deep sense of love for learning coupled with the dazzling support of your parents and guardians, faculty members, classmates, and friends, I am pretty sure that you would certainly make the road to becoming a Lasallian health care professional within your reach.

As you enter into the portals of De La Salle Medical and Health, I challenge all of you to take pride of the gift of health sciences education and the profession-A one of a kind profession, vocation and ministry of saving and nurturing lives especially for the last, the lost and the least.

I hope and I pray that all of you would be able to give your very best during your stay in DLSMHSI, and that all of you would be able to shine the brightest when you take the Licensure Examinations in the future. God be with you my dear students. All the best!

Again, welcome to the Home of Nurturers of Lives and the Home of Topnotchers. Congratulations and God speed!

Animo La Salle!

Juanito O. Cabanias, LPT, PhD Vice Chancellor for Academics

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ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE

Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, Patron of Christian Teachers

Born in Reims, France on April 30, 1651 Ordained priest on April 9, 1678 Died April 7, 1719

Beatified on February 19, 1888 Canonized on May 24, 1900 Proclaimed Patron of Christian Teachers on May 15, 1950

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St. John Baptist de La Salle was born into a world very different from our own. He was the first son of wealthy parents living in France over 300 years ago. Born in Reims, John Baptist de La Salle received the tonsure at age eleven and was named Canon of the Reims Cathedral at sixteen. Though he had to assume the administration of family affairs after his parents died, he completed his theological studies and was ordained a priest on April 9, 1678. Two years later he received a doctorate in theology. Meanwhile, he became tentatively involved with a group of rough and barely literate young men in order to establish schools for poor boys.

At that time a few people lived in luxury, but most of the people were extremely poor: peasants in the country, and slum dwellers in the towns. Only, a few could send their children to school; most children had little hope for the future. Moved by the plight of the poor who seemed so “far from salvation” either in this world or the next, he determined to put his own talents and advanced education at the service of the children “often left to themselves and badly brought up.” To be more effective, he abandoned his family home, moved in with the teachers, renounced his position as Canon and his wealth, and so formed the community that became known as the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

His enterprise met opposition from the ecclesiastical authorities who resisted the creation of a new form of religious life, a community of consecrated laymen to conduct gratuitous schools “together and by association.” The educational establishment resented his innovative methods and his insistence on gratuity for all, regardless of whether they could afford to pay. Nevertheless, De La Salle and his Brothers succeeded in creating a network of quality schools throughout France that featured instruction in the vernacular, students grouped according to ability and achievement, integration of religious instruction with secular subjects, well-prepared teachers with a sense of vocation and mission, and the involvement of parents.

In addition, De La Salle pioneered in programs for training lay teachers, Sunday courses for working young men, and one of the first institutions in France for the care of delinquents. Worn out by austerities and exhausting labors, he died at Saint Yon near Rouen early in 1719 on Good Friday, only weeks before his sixty-eighth birthday.

John Baptist de La Salle was a pioneer in founding training colleges for teachers, reform schools for delinquents, technical schools, and secondary schools for modern languages, arts, and sciences. His work quickly spread through France and, after his death, continued to spread across the globe. In 1900, John Baptist de La Salle was declared a Saint. In 1950, because of his life and inspirational writings, he was made Patron Saint of all those who work in the field of education. John Baptist de La Salle inspired others how to teach and care for young people, how to meet failure and frailty with compassion, how to affirm, strengthen and heal. At present, there are De La Salle schools in 80 different countries around the globe.

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A brief history of

De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute today is a premier higher education institution that forms future medical and health allied professionals who will have the commitment and dedication to become catalysts of the spiritual, social, and economic transformation of our country.

Its roots are equally noble. In 1977, the University Physicians Foundation, Inc. was organized to establish a medical school in Dasmariñas, Cavite, in support of the then government’s policy of dispersing educational facilities outside the capital city and encouraging the establishment of medical schools in various regions of the country to ensure the delivery of quality health care in the regions. Originally named Emilio Aguinaldo College of Medicine, the school opened in 1979 with the Jose P. Rizal National Medical Research Center as its initial teaching hospital.

In 1980, the Foundation acquired 1.2 hectares of additional property and construction was started for a 180-bed teaching hospital. This 4-storey hospital, the University Medical Center, was inaugurated on July 31, 1982. In 1985, the construction of the second 4-storey Medical Research Building for the College of Medicine started. These were the forerunners of today’s De La Salle Health Sciences Institute. 1

In June 1987, the ownership and management of the Emilio Aguinaldo College of Medicine and the University Medical Center, were acquired by the De La Salle University. The College of Medicine was renamed the De La Salle University-Emilio Aguinaldo College of Medicine and the hospital the De La Salle University Medical Center.

Since the De La Salle Brothers assumed ownership of both the hospital and the college, both have steadily grown. In 1990, the De La Salle University Medical Center continued its expansion with the inauguration of the WU Building. In 1992, the college was renamed the De La Salle University College of Medicine. On April 7, 1994, the De La Salle University Angelo King Medical Research Center was established. In June 1994, the management of the College of Physical Therapy, which was then part of DLSU-Aguinaldo (now DLSU-Dasmariñas) was turned over to the De La Salle University College of Medicine. By June 1995, the complex consisting of the College of Medicine, University Medical Center, College of Physical Therapy and Research Services was named De La Salle University – Health Sciences

Campus or DLSU-HSC under the ownership and administration of the St. Bro. Miguel Febres Cordero Medical Education Foundation.

The DLSU Medical center continued to grow with the opening of the 10-storey Teodorica Favis Vda. De Rivero Hall in 1997 and of the one-storey Jose Sotto Tantiansu Center Institute in 1988. In January 1999, the Institute of Continuing Education for the Health Professionals (formerly Institute of Graduate Studies) was established.

In October 1999, the De La Salle University Medical Center gained the distinction of being the first hospital in the Philippines to have been awarded an ISO 9001 Certification by the TUV– Rheinland.

In May 2000, more colleges were placed under the administration of the DLSU-Health Sciences Campus with the transfer of the Colleges of Medical Radiation Technology and Nursing and Midwifery from De La Salle University Dasmariñas.

Eventually, the Institution’s name became De La Salle Health Sciences Institute upon approval of the Board of Trustees in September 2007 an then subsequently changed into De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI). The change of the name was arrived at to signal the Institution’s reinvigorated drive to pursue its mission and make a difference as a leading health education and care Institution in the country.

At present, the Institute offers academic programs through its colleges: Medicine, Rehabilitation Sciences, Medical Imaging Therapy, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology), and Humanities and Sciences. It also offers a Special Health Sciences Senior High School program. As it continuously pursues academic excellence, the Institute prides itself with the consistent outstanding performance of its graduates in licensure examinations.

Today, DLSMHSI takes pride in being the innovative leader in health care, education, and medical research in the region.

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The PHILIPPINE LASALLIAN FAMILY refers to the entire community of Lasallians: Brothers, Sisters, students, parents, alumni, teachers, support staff, and benefactors who have been or are currently connected to La Salle by virtue of their employment, enrollment, or participation in a Lasallian ministry, and who explicitly or implicitly consider themselves members of the Lasallian Family (Document Defining Lasallian Association, Associates and Other Relationships).

The Lasallian Family has grown quite rapidly because membership is based on a shared mission, with various levels of organization distinguished only by the depth of one’s commitment to the mission.

Your enrollment at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute automatically makes you, together with your parents, a member of the Lasallian family. At any time you may choose to deepen your commitment to the Lasallian Vocation. To quote Brother Arian Lopez FSC, the former Vocations Promoter in our country, “The Lasallian Vocation has broadened to include a variety of people engaged in different tasks at different levels yet contributing to the goal – that of serving the poor and the youth-at-risk through the ministry of education.”

It is our hope that as a member of the Lasallian Family, you will eventually become an active participant in one of the five Lasallian vocations: BROTHER, YOUTH, PARTNER, SISTER, and VOLUNTEER.

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Deeply moved, as St. John Baptist de La Salle was, by the plight of the poor and youth-at-risk, we, the members of the Lasallian schools in the Philippines, commit ourselves to the Lasallian Mission of providing a human and Christian education to the young, especially in schools, with the service of the poor as priority, in order to evangelize and catechize, to promote peace and justice, accomplish these together as shared mission. We draw strength from the many Lasallians committed to incarnating our charism in our country today to serve the needs of the Filipino youth, especially those at risk.

Inflamed by the Holy Spirit, God’s own fire, we declare our commitment to the following:

• We shall work together as a national network of Lasallian schools in the Philippines for the efficient and effective implementation of the Lasallian Mission, following the directives of the De La Salle Brothers and the Philippine Lasallian Family as set by the General Chapter and the Philippine Lasallian Family Convocations.

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• We shall endure the integrity of the Lasallian Mission by setting directions and standards applicable to the Philippine Lasallian schools and by monitoring their implementation.

• We shall promote the Lasallian Mission by fostering synergy, collaboration, and sharing among Lasallian schools.

• We shall uphold the Lasallian values of faith, zeal for service, and communion in mission.

In all these, we, together and by association, dedicate our life and work to God, who alone guarantees the fulfillment of our Lasallian dream.

We envision De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute as a world class, God-centered health institution committed to achieving the highest quality of life and equity in health for our people.

De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute shall be a leading institution of excellence in health professions education, health care and research.

We shall nurture life-long learning, competent teaching, compassionate holistic healing and scientific inquiry. We shall produce God-loving, person-oriented and patriotic health professionals in the spirit of St. John Baptist de La Salle.

Through visionary leadership, careful stewardship and synergy with global and local partners, we shall continuously catalyze the spiritual, social and economic transformation of our communities and country.

Spirit of Faith Zeal for Service Communion in Mission Reverence for Life

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We, at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, commit ourselves to be compassionate, world-class and God-centered in upholding the highest quality of life and equity in health for our people.

As a Lasallian Institute which manifests reverence for life, we exercise visionary leadership and espouse excellence in education, health care and research.

Imbued with the spirit of faith as exemplified by our patron St. John Baptist de La Salle, we inspire our community members to be patriotic, person-centered, God-loving health professionals.

We are Lasallians steadfast in our zeal for service as we nurture life-long learning, quality holistic healing and ethical inquiry.

We are in communion in mission with Lasallians worldwide and in synergy with local and international partners in catalyzing the spiritual, social and economic transformation of our community and country.

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Office of the President

Office: Rm. 8110, 1st Floor, Wang Bldg. Local Number: 3102 or 3101

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics Office: Ground Floor Romeo P. Ariniego MD Library Bldg. Local Number: 5000 or 5100

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission and Linkages Office: Rm. 8109, 1st Floor, Wang Bldg. Local Number: 3000 or 8003

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Office: Rm. 8108, 1st Floor, Wang Bldg. Local Number: 6000 or 6100

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Office: Rm. 6301, 3rd Floor, Angelo King Bldg. Local Number: 4000

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Hospital Operations Office: Rm.1109, Ground Floor, UMC Bldg. 1 Local Number: 2000 or 2100

Dean’s Office, College of Medicine Office: 3rd Floor, College of Medicine Bldg. Local Number: 1319 or 5003

Dean’s Office, College of Nursing Office: Rm. 8302, 3rd Floor, Wang Bldg. Local Number: 1474 or 5005

Dean’s Office, College of Medical Imaging and Therapy Office: Rm. 8201, 2nd Floor, Wang Bldg. Local Number: 1471 or 5006

Dean’s Office, College of Rehabilitation Sciences Office: Rm. 8501, 5th Floor, Wang Bldg. Local Number: 1481 or 5004

Dean’s Office, College of Pharmacy Office: 5th Floor, College of Pharmacy Building Local Number: 1443 or 1403

Dean’s Office, College of Medical Laboratory Science Office: Rm 5308, 3rd Floor, Lourdes Campos Building Local Number: 1409 or 1402

Dean’s Office, College of Humanities and Sciences Office: Rm 5401, 4th Floor, Lourdes Campos Building Local Number: 5007 or 1345

Director’s Office, Special Health Science High School Office: Rm 5404, 4th Floor, Lourdes Campos Building Local Number: 1540 or 1541

Graduate Studies in Medical and Health Sciences Office: Room 8302, 3rd Floor, Wang Building, Local Number: 1474 1

Dean, The Student Affairs Office: Rm. 5111, 1st Floor, Lourdes Building. Local Number: 1430

The Registrar Office: Rm. 8101, 1st Floor, Wang Bldg. Local Number: 1459

Office of the Chair, Academic Services Office: Rm. 5110, Ground Floor, Lourdes E. Campos, MD Bldg. Local Number: 1451

Alumni Relations & Assistance Office Office: Rm 8105, Ground floor, Wang Building Local Number: 1120

Academic Quality Management Office: Rm 8104, First Floor, Wang Building Local Number: 1347

Center for Community Engagement and Health Development Program Office: Rm 8103, First Floor, Wang Building, Local Number: 1343

Center for Internalization, Academic Affiliations and Engagements Office: Rm. 8104, First Floor, Wang Bldg. Local Number: 1522

Center for Innovative Education and Technology Integration Office: Rm 8105, First Floor, Wang Building, Local Number: 1470

Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities Office: Rm. 5110, First Floor, Lourdes Building, Local Number: 5001, 1406, 1407

Library Services Office: Romeo P. Ariniego MD Library Bldg. Local Number: 1456, 1487, 1486, 1367, 1274, 1452

School Clinic Office: Rm. 8014, Basement Floor, Right Wing, Wang Bldg. Local Number: 1440 (Satellite)- 1st Floor, Academic Bldg. Local Number: 1445

Student Discipline and Security Department Office: Rm. 5111, 1ST Floor, Lourdes Building, Local Number: 1520

Information and Communication Technology Department Office: Basement, Angelo King Bldg. Local Number: 6005 or 1366

Lasallian Formation and Social Action Office: Rm. 8109, 1st Floor, Wang Bldg. Local Number: 1393

Campus Ministry Office Office: Basement, Two Hearts of Jesus and Mary Chapel Local Number: 1421

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SECTION1 Types of Applicants

Applicants for admission are classified as follows:

TYPE OF APPLICANT STATUS

Grade 12 graduates for undergraduate programs, Baccalaureate degree holder for post-graduate New Applicant program (Medicine and Master of Arts in Nursing) applicants.

Has acquired undergraduate units in other reputable tertiary level institutions in any or the same Transferee undergraduate program applied for at DLSMHSI.

Shiftee Has acquired undergraduate units in another undergraduate program within DLSMHSI

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Returnee Has acquired units in any of the programs within DLSMHSI and wishes to continue with his / her studies.

Baccalaureate degree holder who has graduated from a reputable tertiary institution intending to take a Second Course Applicant second undergraduate course at DLSMHSI

Special Program Applicant Applicants to short courses offered by the Institute include the PT / OT Refresher program.

SECTION2 Requirements for Admission

2.1. General Requirements ● Updated Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Birth Certificate (Original) ● Report of Grades o Original Form 138 (Grade 12 High School Report Card)(For undergraduate applicants) o Original & Photocopy of the Transcript of Records (TOR) / Certification of Grades (For Transferee / Second Course Takers, Medicine & Master of Arts in Nursing) ● Certified True Copy of School Diploma or Certificate of Graduation ● Original Certificate of Moral Character issued by student affairs & its equivalent ● 2 pcs. 2x2 colored picture (white background w/ nametag)

2.2. Additional Requirement for BS Speech and Language Pathology applicants ● Test for English for International Communication (TOEIC) (score as required by the College of Rehabilitation Sciences)

2.3. Additional Requirements for Undergraduate Applicants (Transferees) ● Original Honorable Dismissal / Transfer Credential ● Subject / Course Description

2.4. Additional Requirements for Medicine Applicants ● Original NMAT Result (score as required by the College of Medicine) ● Certificate of General Weighted Average (GWA) / General Point Average (GPA) ● Certificate of Recommendation from previous Professor (at least 2) ● Original Honorable Dismissal / Transfer Credential

2.5. Additional Requirements for Master of Arts in Nursing Applicants ● Certificate of recommendation from present employer, if applicable ● Certificate of recommendation from previous school

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● Photocopy of ID / Certificate of membership in any recognized Philippine Nursing Association (PNA)(2 pcs) ● Photocopy of Updated PRC License ● Study Permit from present employer, if applicable ● Curriculum Vitae

2.6. Additional Requirements for Foreign Applicants ● Photocopy of Passport ● Photocopy of Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) for permanent residents, native born, children of diplomats, or holder of any valid visa and Certificate of Residence for Temporary Students (CRTS) ● Special Study Permit (SSP) for foreigners studying in the Philippines for less than a year or less than 18 years’ old ● Notarized Affidavit of Support to cover for student’s accommodation and bank certification (for Medicine Applicants) ● Birth Certificate or photocopy of the data page of the applicant’s passport showing the student’s date and place of birth (for Medicine Applicants) ● Police Clearance (for Medicine Applicants) ● Payment of $850 (for Senior High / Undergraduate Applicants) / $2,000 (for Master of Arts in Nursing Applicants) / $ 7,000 (for Medicine Applicants) Foreign Fee (to be settled within the first two (2) semester (for Senior High, Undergrad & MAN) / first two (2) years (for Medicine) in the Institute. ● Certificate of Completion for Improving Tagalog Communication Skills (Special Filipino Class) from Institute’s Language Training and Professional Development Unit (LTPDU) (for Medicine Applicants)

* Present original copy for validation * Requirements like Original Form 137 and / or Final TOR, Diploma are still subject for submission at the Institute’s Registrar’s Office

SECTION3 Policies

1. For the transferees / shiftees / second course applicants, DLSMHSI reserves the right to decide on the following: a. Credit to be given to subjects previously enrolled b. Entry level of applicant c. Status of application (accepted, for provision, etc.) 2. Admission to any program and/or class is restricted by a student quota in compliance with the policies of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). 3. Following the issuance of acceptance letter for admission, an incoming freshman student is required to undergo the standard medical examination that includes, but are not limited to: 1

physical examination, chest x-ray, CBC, drug testing c/o DLSUMC - Industrial Clinic and Psychological Testing depending on the decision and initial impression of the Industrial Clinic Doctor, interviewer from the College and Senior High School during the conduct of Medical History Taking and Admission’s Interview, respectively. 4. A medical clearance shall be issued to the students who are authorized to enroll. 5. A conditional enrollment shall be issued to the students for various reasons such as but not limited to the following: a. A pending medical examination result; b. A pending medical examination itself due to declaration of National or Local Quarantine and lockdown for the first semester only; c. The student was found to have illness that needs medical treatment and absence from class; and d. Deficiencies in admission requirements (i.e. student records) 6. With conditional enrollment, the students shall not be allowed to enter or to undergo on-line classes and shall only be considered officially enrolled when all requirements are met. 7. If the student is advised NOT to enroll because of health reasons, further advice shall be given by the DSLUMC-Industrial Clinic. 8. Only officially enrolled students should be allowed to enter or to undergo on-line classes. 9. Application forms for the PT /OT Refresher Program shall be filed and processed directly by the applicant in coordination with the College of Rehabilitation Sciences.

Eligibility of Applicants specific for DLSMHSI-College of Medicine - A student seeking admission to the medical education program must be a holder of any 4- year Baccalaureate Degree or equivalent for Universities/Colleges with trimester curriculum from a recognized institution by the Commission of Higher Education of the Philippines or equivalent (for foreign applicants). Proof of recognition of the University/College by the authorized government agency for foreign applicant should be provided to the admissions committee. o Exception: Accelerated programs with other La Salle Schools namely: ▪ B.S. Human Biology (DLSU-Manila) ▪ B.S. Medical Biology (DLSU-Dasmariñas) ▪ B.S. Biochemistry (De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute) - Must have an NMAT score (score as required by the College of Medicine) taken not more than two years from the time of application. NMAT taken more than 2 years from the time of application will NOT be considered. - Applicant should not be more than 40 years of age - The College of Medicine will NOT accept 1st year students who had prior medical education from other schools regardless of reason. - Applicant should be free from and has no pending court case related to major criminal and indictable offense (murder, homicide, rape, aggravated burglary, theft, indecent assault, drug related cases, arson, others).

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- Special considerations for admission into the College of Medicine will be extended to applicant/s from the ethnic groups of the Philippines.

SECTION4 Admission Process and Procedure

4.1. Determining Eligibility

College Admission Test (CAT) ● Prospective students interested in the undergraduate programs must take the College Admissions Test (CAT) or the Special College Admission Test (SCAT) administered by the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities (LASO) to determine their eligibility. They can secure an Application Form from the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities located at the ground floor, room 5110, Lourdes E. Campos Building or may apply online at www.dlshsi.edu.ph. ● Once the accomplished Application Form is submitted and payment for the College Admission Test (CAT) has been made, the applicant shall then secure a CAT permit from the LASO and take the test as scheduled. The applicant must be at the testing site at least thirty (30) minutes before the exam schedule with the following: o Original Entrance Exam permit with 2x2 colored picture holding a nametag o Original receipt of CAT payment o One (1) valid identification card with picture o Two (2) Mongol pencils – no. 2 lead ● The results shall be available one (1) day after examination. The applicant may inquire with the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities for the availability of the results and may personally claim his/her official CAT result.

For TRANSFEREES and SECOND COURSE TAKERS of UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS, eligibility is determined by first undergoing preliminary evaluation and advisement. ● A referral slip must first be secured from the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities. ● Along with the referral, a photocopy of the Transcript of Records (TOR) / Certification of Grades & photocopy of Subject / Course Description must be presented to the College Dean / Vice Dean / Collegiate Admissions Committee Chair for preliminary evaluation and advisement. ● After the preliminary evaluation, the applicant may then proceed to take the College Admission Test (CAT)

FOR PROSPECTIVE FOREIGN STUDENTS of UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS, Preliminary evaluation and orientation shall be undertaken with the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities and The Registrar before proceeding to take the College Admission Test (CAT). 1

● For foreigners whose native language is NOT ENGLISH, they shall be advised to take the English Proficiency Test (EPT) prior to taking the CAT. In cases of failed EPT, the students shall be referred to the Language Training and Professional Development Unit (LTPDU) of the Institute for English Proficiency Program. ● Applicants to the Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) and Doctor of Medicine program may skip this step and proceed to Screening and Evaluation.

4.2. Screening and Evaluation Once the applicant has decided to continue the application, the student shall undergo the following procedures: a. Secure an Admission Envelope Package from the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities (LASO) and fill-out the forms included. b. Submit the filled-out forms together with the required documents to LASO. c. Undergo an interview with the Admissions Committee to be scheduled by LASO. d. A Notice of Acceptance Letter from the Admissions Committee Chair shall be issued to qualified applicants via e-mail and / or in hard copy.

4.3. Confirmation a. Once accepted, the student shall present Notice of Acceptance to the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities (LASO). Pay the reservation fee to reserve a slot for enrollment (The reservation fee is non- refundable. However, it shall be deducted from the tuition fees should the applicant decide to enroll in the Institute). b. Secure Medical Exam Schedule at LASO.

4.4. Medical Exam The programs offered by DLSMHSI are challenging. For this reason, students may run the risk of exposure to health concerns inherent to their chosen program; hence, the need for students to undergo a complete Annual Medical Examination and Psychological Testing. To secure the Medical Clearance, the applicant must pay the medical examination fee (except for incoming Medicine student) and undergo a complete medical examination by the DLSUMC-Industrial Clinic. When cleared, the Industrial Clinic physician will sign and issue a Medical Clearance.

4.5. Enrollment a. Submit the complete requirements to secure your Enrollment Permit from the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities (LASO). b. Present the enrollment permit to The Registrar. c. Proceed with the enrollment procedure.

Note: For Foreign students, Payment of the Foreign Fee to be settled within the first two (2) semesters (for MAN and undergraduate students) / first two (2) years (for Medicine students) of stay in the Institute.

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SECTION5 Grounds for Denial of Admission

1. Incomplete requirements 2. Failure to comply with admission requirements 3. Falsification of documents 4. Dismissal for whatever cause from an applicant’s previous school 5. Unavailability of slots 6. Not amenable to be covered by DLSMHSI’s policies stipulated in DLSMHSI – Institutional Student Handbook (AY 2020-2023)

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SECTION 1

General Policies

The Scholarship Program and Development of DLSMHSI provides every Filipino student a unique opportunity to experience free Lasallian health sciences education. This great mission is part of the thrust of De La Salle Philippines, Inc. in response to the 100 Years of Lasallian Presence in the country. THRUST: SDT = Serving. Developing. Transforming

SECTION 2 Types of Scholarship

General Requirements 2.1. Entrance Scholarship (Undergraduate) – is automatically given to the incoming DLSMHSI undergraduate students who graduated with High / Highest Honors with at least 50 total number of graduating students and more during their senior high school. 1

Pre-requisites: 1. Newly admitted regular student 2. Filipino citizen and resident of the Philippines 3. W/ Highest Honors and w/ High Honors 4. W/ General Weighted Average (GWA) of 95% above

Requirements: 1. Recommendation letter from high school principal/director, certifying status as: a. W/ Highest Honors and w/ High Honors of the graduating batch with 50 total number of graduating students and more. 2. Photocopy of High School Report Card with General Weighted Average (GWA) / General Point Average (GPA) 3. One (1) pc. 2x2 color picture (white background w/ nametag)

2.2. Entrance Scholarship (Medicine) is automatically given to the incoming DLSMHSI medicine students who graduated with Latin Honors during their undergraduate program / Star Scholars of BS Human Biology of DLSU in Manila / recommended students of the Deans of College of Science of DLSU in Manila, College of Science and Computer Studies of DLSU-D and College of Humanities and Sciences of DLSMHSI.

Pre-requisites: 1. Newly admitted regular student 2. Filipino citizen and resident of the Philippines 3. Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude or 4. Star Scholars of BS Human Biology of DLSU in Manila or 5. Top two (2) recommended students of the Deans of College of Science of DLSU in Manila, College of Science and Computer Studies of DLSU-D and College of Humanities and Sciences of DLSMHSI

Requirements: 1. Recommendation letter from College Deans, certifying status as:  Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude.  Star Scholars  College recommended scholars 2. Photocopy of Transcript of Records with General Weighted Average (GWA) / General Point Average (GPA) 3. Photocopy of National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) Score with 80th percentile or Higher 4. One (1) pc. 2x2 color picture (white background w/ nametag)

2.3. Special Entrance Scholarship (Medicine) is automatically given to the incoming DLSMHSI medicine students who are graduates of DLSMHSI and Top 1 to Top 10 in the Licensure 1

Examinations of their respective fields. Pre-requisites: 1. Newly admitted regular student 2. Filipino citizen and resident of the Philippines 3. DLSMHSI graduates who topped the Licensure Examinations from Top 1 to Top

Requirements: 1. Photocopy of Certificate of Ranking in the Licensure Examinations 2. Photocopy of National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) Score with 80th percentile or higher 3. One (1) pc. 2x2 color picture (white background w/ nametag)

2.4. Dean’s Scholarship Award (Medicine) is given to the incoming DLSMHSI medicine students who have high NMAT scores and grades during their undergraduate program. Pre-requisites: 1. Newly admitted regular student 2. Filipino citizen and resident of the Philippines

Requirements: 1. Photocopy of Certificate of General Weighted Average (GWA) / General Point Average (GPA) with 87% (2.5 De La Salle Philippines, 2.0 UP System) or higher 2. Minimum grade requirement of 87 per subject 3. Photocopy of National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) Score with 90th percentile or higher 4. Recommendation from the previous Dean and Advisor / Professor / Dean of Student affairs & its equivalent certifying Moral Character 5. One (1) pc. 2x2 color picture (white background w/ nametag)

2.5. Academic Scholarship (Undergraduate) – is given to the DLSMHSI undergraduate students with a grade not lower than 85 in their subjects and w/ General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 92% above during their stay in the Institution.

Pre-requisites: 1. Regular student 2. Filipino citizen and resident of the Philippines 3. With a grade not lower than 85 in all subjects 4. General Weighted Average (GWA) qualification of 92% or higher

Requirements: 1. Letter of Intent 2. Certificate of Moral Character 3. One (1) pc. 2x2 color picture (white background w/ nametag) 1

2.6. Academic Scholarship (Medicine) – is given to the DLSMHSI Medicine students with a grade not lower than 83 in all of their subjects and w/ General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 87% above during their current stay in the institution.

Pre-requisites: 1. Regular student 2. Filipino citizen and resident of the Philippines 3. Minimum grade requirement of 83 per subject 4. General Weighted Average (GWA) qualification of 87 or higher

Requirements: 1. Letter of Intent 2. Certificate of Moral Character 3. One (1) pc. 2x2 color picture (white background w/ nametag)

2.7. Financial Scholarship (Undergraduate) – is given to the incoming DLSMHSI undergraduate students who are in need of financial assistance. Applicants are screened and evaluated based on the requirements submitted and thru interview or house visitation by the Scholarship Committee. Approved Financial Scholars are required to render at least 50-100 hours of service as Office Assistant (depends on the tuition fee discount granted) as their return service. Pre-requisites: 1. Regular student 2. Filipino citizen and resident of the Philippines 3. Has passed the background check and interview of the Collegiate Scholarship Committee 4. Minimum grade requirement of 80 per subject 5. General Weighted Average (GWA) of 87 or higher

Requirements: 1. Letter of Intent explaining the family’s financial situation and the urgent need for continued financial assistance. 2. Photocopy of High School Report Card / Certification of Grades 3. W/ a score of 160 above at the DLSMHSI College Admissions Test (CAT) (for incoming undergraduate applicant) 4. Certificate of Moral Character 5. Photocopy of billing statement (electricity, water, telephone, internet, cable, etc.) for the last three months (must submit all) 6. One (1) pc. 2x2 color picture (white background w/ nametag) 7. Vicinity map/sketch of the house’s location

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2.8. Financial Scholarship (Medicine) – is given to the incoming medicine students and current medicine students who are in need of financial assistance. Applicants are screened and evaluated based on the requirements submitted and thru interview or house visitation by the Scholarship Committee. Pre-requisites: 1. Regular student 2. Filipino citizen and resident of the Philippines 3. Has passed the background check and interview of the Collegiate Scholarship Committee 4. Minimum grade requirement of 79 per subject 5. General Weighted Average (GWA) qualification of 85 or higher

Requirements: 1. Letter of Intent explaining the family’s financial situation and the urgent need for continued financial assistance. 2. Photocopy of Transcript of Records / Copy of Grades 3. Photocopy of National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) Score with 80th percentile or higher 4. Certificate of Moral Character 5. Photocopy of billing statement (electricity, water, telephone, internet, cable, etc.) for the last three months (must submit all) 6. Vicinity map/sketch of the house’s location 7. One (1) pc. 2x2 color picture (white background w/ nametag)

2.9. Service Scholarship – is given to the DLSMHSI varsity players and / or choral members who are recommended by the Director for Institutional Sports and Performing Arts and officers of The Student Affairs’ Accredited Institutional Organizations (TSAAIO). Pre-requisites: 1. Regular student should be at least on the 2nd year of playing as varsity or 2nd year of active membership and participation with the Institutional chorale of DLSMHSI. 2. Officers of the Institutional Student Council (ISC) (President, Vice President for Academics, Vice President for Activities, Vice President for Operations, Vice President for Finance, Vice President for Publicity and Mobilization, Executive Secretary, and College Assembly Presidents); SaringHimig (SH) (President, Vice President for Internals, Vice President for Externals, Secretary, Treasurer, and College Representatives) and The Student Affairs’ Accredited Institutional Organizations (TSAAIO). 3. Winners in International, National, Regional, and Provincial sports and cultural competitions (recognized & accredited by the Institution) 4. With good academic standing with grades not lower than 80 (for undergraduate), 75 (for Medicine). 5. General Weighted Average (GWA) of 83 or higher. 1

6. Has a rating of 50% based on the Varsity/Chorale Point Scoring Checklist of the Director for Institutional Sports and Performing Arts

Requirements: 1. Letter of Intent 2. Certificate of Moral Character 3. One (1) pc. 2x2 color picture (white background w/ nametag)

2.10. Gawad Lasalyanong Edukasyon - is given to the incoming DLSMHSI undergraduate students who graduated from biggest science schools with High / Highest Honors and who are also in need of financial assistance. Pre-requisites: 1. Regular student 2. Filipino citizen and resident of the Philippines 3. Graduate of Science schools and/or biggest public schools (whose Principals are ranked as Principal (3 or 4) in terms of the school population in CALABARZON, Metro Manila and other areas in the country 4. With Highest Honor and with General Weighted Average (GWA) of 97 or higher or its equivalent rating in the other public schools during their Grade 12. 5. With a DLSMHSI College Admissions Test (CAT) score of 170 and above

Requirements: 1. Letter of Intent explaining the family’s financial situation and the urgent need for continued financial assistance. 2. Result of College Admissions Test (CAT with a score of 170 and above) 3. Recommendation letter from high school principal/director, certifying status as: a. W/ Highest Honors of the graduating batch with 50 total number of graduating students and more. 4. Photocopy of High School Report Card (Form-138) w/ GWA 5. Certificate of Moral Character 6. Photocopy of billing statement (electricity, water, telephone, internet, cable, etc.) for the last three months (must submit all) 7. One (1) pc. 2x2 color picture (white background w/ nametag) 8. Vicinity map/sketch of the house’s location

2.11. Brother President Scholarship Grant through Individual Sponsorships - is given to the incoming DLSMHSI Medicine students who graduated with Latin Honors and who are also in need of financial assistance.

Pre-requisites: 1. Filipino citizen and resident of the Philippines 2. Graduate of any baccalaureate degree or pre-med program 1

3. Graduated with Latin Honors (Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude)

Requirements: 1. Letter of Intent explaining the family’s financial situation and the urgent need for continued financial assistance. 2. Certificate of Latin Honors issued by the University Registrar or College Dean 3. Photocopy of National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) Score with 90th percentile or higher 4. Official Transcript of Records (TOR) 5. Certificate of General Weighted Average (GWA) or General Point Average (GPA) 6. Certificate of Moral Character 7. Photocopy of billing statement (electricity, water, telephone, internet, cable, etc.) for the last three months (must submit all) 8. One (1) pc. 2x2 color picture (white background w/ nametag) 9. One (1) pc 3r size graduation color picture

2.12. Externally Funded Scholarships

Requirements and policies for this type of scholarship are set by the sponsoring organizations and are evaluated by the offices concerned but the applicants are required to file their applications at the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities.

2.13. Brother President Scholarship Program (BPSP) Enhanced Brother President Scholarship Program (EBPSP) Employees’ Dependents (EDSP) / Grand Father Clause (GFCSP) Scholarship Program

Are scholarship benefits given to the children of DLSMHSI regular employees who wish to enroll in DLSMHSI and DLSU-D.

Pre-requisites: 1. Regular employee of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute

Requirements: 1. Application Form 2. Original copy of the Certificate of Employment of the applicant faculty or staff, issued by Human Resource Management with certification that the applicant has been granted a permanent status 3. Clear copy of the birth Certificate of the dependent 4. Adoption papers if dependent is legally adopted 5. Prospectus of the course enrolled in 6. Certificate of Admission from the school or course enrolled in

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7. One (1) pc. 2x2 color picture (white background w/ nametag)

2.14. St. La Salle Medical Education Benefit (SLMEB) - Is scholarship benefit given to the children of DLSMHSI regular employees who wish to enroll in the DLSMHSI College of Medicine.

Pre-requisites: 1. Regular employee of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute

Requirements: 1. Application/Data Form 2. Original copy of the Certificate of Employment of the applicant faculty or staff, issued by Human Resource Management with certification that the applicant has been granted a permanent status 3. Clear copy of the birth Certificate of the dependent 4. Adoption papers if dependent is legally adopted 5. Prospectus of the course enrolled in 6. Certificate of Admission from the school or course enrolled in 7. One (1) pc. 2x2 color picture (white background w/ nametag)

SECTION 3 3.1 Application Guidelines for Undergraduate

Entrance Scholarship is automatic but the scholars are required to file an application form. They are also required to fill-out the Scholarship Application Form and attach the proof / certification of honor and submit it to the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities upon filing an application for admission

Gawad Lasalyanong Edukasyon Scholarship is automatically given to qualified applicants and is renewed every year. However, all scholars are required to fill-out the Scholarship Application Form, attached all the requirements stipulated in the form, and submit it to the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities upon filing and application for admission. They are also required to submit the copy of their grades every semester.

Academic, Financial, Service, BSP, EBPSP, EDSP / GFCSP, and GLE scholar applicants need to file their Scholarship Application Form and complete all the requirements stipulated in the form on or before the set deadline of application.

3.2. Application Guidelines for Post Graduate

Entrance Scholarship, Special Entrance Scholarship and College of Medicine Dean’s Scholarship Award are automatic but the scholars are required to file an Scholarship Application Form. They are also required to fill-out the Scholarship Application Form and attach the proof / certification of honor and submit it to the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities upon filing an application for 1

admission.

Entrance Scholarship, Special Entrance Scholarship and College of Medicine Dean’s Scholarship Award admitted to the College of Medicine shall continue to keep their scholarship and shall automatically be classified as Academic Scholars during the succeeding school year provided they pass the year-end review of the Collegiate Scholarship Committee and the grade qualification duly stipulated in this manual

Other scholar-applicants of the College of Medicine who were not Entrance Scholars during their 1st year and are intending to apply for Academic Scholarship need to file an Application Form. Accommodation of application in such case depends on the availability of slots or budget for the college. Priority is given to Entrance scholars, Special Entrance scholars and College of Medicine Dean’s Scholarship Award scholars who upon yearly review were able to carry-over their benefits to the succeeding year.

Academic, Financial, Service, BPSG and SLMEB scholar applicants need to file their Scholarship Application Form and complete all the requirements stipulated in the form on or before the set deadline of application.

SECTION 4 Tuition Fee Discount

4.1 Entrance Scholarship for Undergraduate

100% Tuition & Miscellaneous Fee Discounts  w/ Highest Honors & w/ GWA of 98 above (from Regular High School class w/ 200 above students)  w/ Highest Honors & w/ GWA of 98 above (from Special Science High School class w/ 100 and above students)

100% Tuition Fee Discount  w/ Highest Honors & w/ GWA of 98 above (from Regular High School class w/ 100-199 students)  w/ High Honors & w/ GWA of 95 above (from Special Science High School class w/ 100 and above students)

75% Tuition Fee Discount  w/ High Honors & w/ GWA of 95 above (from Regular High School class w/ 100 and above students)

50% Tuition Fee Discount  w/ Highest Honors & w/ GWA of 95 above (from Special Science High School class w/ 1

less than 100 total number of students but not less than 50 students)

30% Tuition Fee Discount  w/ Highest Honors & w/ GWA of 98 above (from Regular High School class w/ less than 100 total number of students but not less than 50 students)  w/ High Honors & w/ GWA of 95 above (from Special Science High School class w/ less than 100 total number of students but not less than 50 students)

25% Tuition Fee Discount  w/ High Honors & w/ GWA of 95 above (from Regular High School class w/ less than 100 total number of students but not less than 50 students)

4.2. Entrance Scholarship for Medicine  Summa Cum Laude = 100% Tuition Fee Discount  Magna Cum Laude = 75% Tuition Fee Discount  Cum Laude = 50% Tuition Fee Discount  Star Scholar carried-over benefits from DLSU-Manila: 100% of the Total Fees including

Miscellaneous and Other Fees  DLSU in Manila, DLSU-D College of Science and Computer Studies, DLSHSI College of Humanities and Sciences Recommended Scholar: 100% of the Total Fees including Miscellaneous and Other Fees

4.3. Special Entrance Scholarship (Medicine)  1st, 2nd and 3rd Placers = 100% Tuition Fee Discount  4th and 5th Placers = 75% Tuition Fee Discount  6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Placers = 50% Tuition Fee Discount

4.4. College of Medicine Dean’s Scholarship Award 30% Tuition Fee Discount

4.5. Academic Scholarship for Undergraduate Depends on the General Weighted Average (GWA)

Year Level GWA Discount 98 – 100 100% 1st to 5th year 95 – 97 75% 92 – 94 50%

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4.5. Academic Scholarship for Medicine Depends on the General Weighted Average (GWA)

Year Level GWA Discount 94 – 100 100% 1st to 4th year 91 – 93 75% 87 – 90 50%

Entrance scholars who are renewed as Academic Scholars after passing the year-end performance review are given priority for slots and shall carry-over the benefits given to them as Entrance Scholars. Benefits given to non-entrance scholars who applied, passed the Collegiate Scholarship Committee review, and was recommended by the College Dean shall depend on the remaining available budget for the year.

4.6. Financial Scholarship GWA DISCOUNT

91 and above and Extremely Needed 100 % 88-90 and Highly Needed 75 % 85-87 and Moderately Needed 50 %

4.7. Service Scholarship

 100% discount from the tuition fee - Champion (Gold Medalist) in any sports competition (Individual Category) in the International level  50% discount from the tuition fee - Champion (Gold Medalist) in any sports competition (Individual Category) in the National level and runner-up in the International level  40% discount from the tuition fee - Champion (Gold Medalist) in any sports competition (Individual Category) in the Regional levels and qualifier in the International level and special awardee in Doubles or Group Competitions  30% discount from the tuition fee - Champion (Medalist) in any sports competition (Individual Category) in the Provincial level and Presidents of the Institutional Student Council, SaringHimig & The Student Affairs’ Accredited Institutional Organization (TSAAIO)  25% discount from the tuition fee - other officers of the Institutional Student Council, SaringHimig and The Student Affairs’ Accredited Institutional Organization (TSAAIO)  20% discount from the tuition fee - Medalists in any sports or choral singing competition (Double or Group Category) in Provincial, Regional, National, and International levels, and College Student Council Assembly Presidents  10% discount from the tuition fee - Institutional Student Council Legislative Assembly and other SaringHimig members

NOTE: The scholarship privilege shall be applied during the succeeding semester after winning in the competition in the case of athletes and SaringHimig members. Furthermore, only the highest percentage shall be applied in case the recipient is qualified to more than one (1) scholarship privileges. 1

4.8. Gawad Lasalyanong Edukasyon Scholarship (Undergraduate) Full tuition including miscellaneous, special assessment and other fees including book and uniform allowances, physical and other medical examinations required by the Colleges or the Institution.

4.9. Brother President Scholarship Grant (BPSG) through Individual Sponsorships (Medicine) 100% of the total fees including miscellaneous, special assessment and other fees, books, uniform, board and lodging (if available), physical exam fees and other medical tests and medical instruments (the benefits also depend on the needs of the scholars themselves as evaluated/assessed by the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities.

SECTION 5 Significant Details / Information Relatable to Scholarships

All scholar-applicants are required to submit their letter of intent addressed to their Collegiate Scholarship Committee Chairs, fill-out the Scholarship Application Form and submit the requirements stipulated on or before the set deadline by the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities. Old grantees may only submit additional information for updating purposes.

All applications shall be pre-screened by the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities (LASO) before forwarding the documents to the colleges concerned through the Collegiate Scholarship Committee chairs and College Deans / Directors. The college through the Scholarship Committee then evaluates the documents (the Scholarship Committee chair may opt to call for an interview with the applicant as the application process continues) and submits prioritized list of candidates for scholarships to the LASO. The types of scholarships to be awarded depend on what is/are being applied for by the scholar applicants. However, the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities through the Scholarship Committee may award a different type of scholarship if the applicants have been disqualified from their desired type and that available slots from other types of scholarships have been identified and the applicants themselves have satisfied all of the requirements. The LASO may also recommend to the President’s Scholarship Fund if slots are still available and the applicants satisfy same requirements.

All prospective scholars under the fund assistantship of the Brother President through individual sponsorships shall also be pre-screened by the LASO. Upon recommendation of the LASO (submission of the list of qualified applicants), the Brother President shall now choose the applicants who shall be granted scholarships.

All scholar-applicants must wait for the release of the final evaluation report by the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities and the Vice Chancellor for Academics, the Brother President in the case of the BPSG scholar-applicants and the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance in the case of the BPSP, EBPSP, EDSP / GFCSP, and SLMEB scholar-applicants. Likewise, they are advised to wait for further announcements (through the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship 1

Opportunities Bulletin of Information, DLSMHSI website, and other correspondences). The final list of scholars shall be posted in the DLSMHSI Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities website. The scholars are enjoined to visit the office for the confirmation of their status.

All undergraduate scholars are enjoined to renew/re-apply for their scholarships every semester including the EBPSP, EDSP / GFCSP and SLMEB while the College of Medicine, Special Health Sciences Senior High, Gawad Lasalyanong Edukasyon and the BPSP scholars are expected to renew their scholarships every school year.

All scholars must fill-out and submit the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at the beginning of every school year. The MOA contains all the policies and guidelines, conditions of scholarships, the provisions for the mandatory return of service, etc.

The LASO prepares the consolidated list of approved scholars and their completed and signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be submitted to the Vice Chancellor for Academics and Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance for final approval.

SECTION 6 Grounds for Denial of Scholarship Application

· Failure to comply with scholarship policies · Any violations against the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) · Deficiency in requirements · Falsification of documents · Commission of major offense from The Student Affairs of DLSMHSI, college of origin or community · Unavailability of slots and/or budget for the scholarship applied for

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SECTION 1 General Enrollment Guidelines

1. Enrollment to the Institution is a privilege granted to those who qualify under the criteria set by the respective Committees on Admission of each college.

2. Except in cases of academic delinquency and violation of school rules and regulations, students who qualify for enrollment are qualified to stay for the entire period expected to complete the course without prejudice to their right to transfer to other schools within the prescribed period.

3. Enrollment shall be conducted during the registration days indicated in the approved calendar and the pertinent procedures of each college.

4. When students register, it is understood that they are enrolling for the entire semester or academic year (i.e. integrated curriculum).

5. Aside from the specified registration period, a student may enroll and be admitted in accordance with the reasonable rules of the school for late enrollment , which in no case shall

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exceed two (2) weeks after the opening of classes. After the two-week period, no further enrollment will be allowed.

6. A medical clearance advising the student to enroll must be secured from the school clinic prior to enrollment.

7. No student shall be officially enrolled unless the proper school credentials are presented on or before the end of the enrollment period for the school term.

8. Students are deemed officially enrolled after submission of the appropriate admission or transfer credentials have made an initial payment of school fees accepted by the Finance and Controllership Department of DLSMHSI, and have been authorized to attend classes in school.

9. For purposes of enrollment, the name and other personal data or circumstances of each student as indicated on the birth certificate, whenever applicable, shall prevail.

10. Students who transfer or otherwise withdraw, the student shall be charged:

 Twenty-five percent (25%) if the student drops during the first week of classes  Fifty percent (50%) if the student drops during the second week of classes  One hundred percent (100%) if the student drops after the second week of classes

11. The subject load and the sequence of subjects shall be in accordance with the approved curriculum for each program or course of study.

12. Candidates for promotion to professional (proper) or clinical education (internship) may be permitted upon the recommendation of the Dean of the College and approval of the Registrar,, to carry an additional subject load of not more than six (6) academic units in excess of the normal load specified by the school year or term.

13. Cross enrollment

 In general, cross-enrollment is discouraged. For students from De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute who wish to cross enroll in another school must secure the recommending approval of the College Dean. The Registrar approves the cross-enrollment and releases the Permit.

 Approval for cross - enrollment is based on the following conditions: a. The course/subject to be enrolled is not offered at DLSMHSI, and has the same course description and number of units as that offer in the other schools. b. The student is a candidate for graduation during the current semester or the mid-year term. c. The school where the student will cross enroll is accredited and has a comparable standard of education with DLSMHSI. d. As a general rule, only general education courses may be cross-enrolled in another school.

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 Students who intend to cross - enroll in another school should submit the accomplished and signed Cross-Enrollment Permit Form to The Registrar through the Manager for Enrollment and Special Operations one (1) week before the actual need for it. The approved form may be picked up after one (1) week from its submission.

 Certification of grades with credits earned should be submitted after completion of the course/subject to the The Registrar.

14. A student enrolled in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) is entitled to transfer to another HEI provided that there is no unsettled obligation with the school where the student is previously enrolled. A transfer credential signed by The Registrar will be issued provided the records are complete and in order.

15. Enrollment requirements are as follows:

 Blanket authority (REG-R03)  Acceptance letter or enrollment permit  Student visa or study permit for foreign students  Medical clearance (for shiftees and PT-OT refreshers)  Transfer credentials which include: . Form 137/Transcript of Records (TOR) with the notation “copy valid for De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute” (including pre-medical course Transcript of Records, if applicable) . Certificate of grades . Certificate of good moral character . Certified true copies of NMAT and Certificate of Eligibility for Acceptance (CEA) for medical students

CONDITIONAL ENROLLMENT. Successful applicants may be granted conditional enrollment status for at least one (1) semester up to a maximum of one (1) academic year from initial registration due to failure of submission of transfer credentials prior to or upon enrollment. Students with conditional enrollment status may not be allowed to enroll in the succeeding semester should DLSMHSI fail to receive the students’ transfer credentials.

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A period for adding and dropping of subjects with refund and dropping without refund shall be included in the Academic Calendar.

Adding and dropping of subjects with refund is allowed only within two (2) weeks after the regular enrollment period. Thereafter, students shall no longer be allowed to add subjects and refund for dropping will not be applied.

Regular academic load per semester should not exceed the number of units prescribed in the approved curriculum. During the mid-year term (summer in a bi-semestral program), the maximum load shall be nine (9) units. SECTION 69 of the Education Law and the Private Schools: A Practical Guide for Educational Leaders and Policy Makers (2002) states that upon the discretion of the school, graduating students may be allowed to have an additional load of six (6) units in excess of the regular load for the regular term and three (3) units during the mid-year term. In the case of DLSMHSI, additional load may be allowed in the case of candidates for promotion to professional (proper) or clinical education (internship). When claiming refunds, the following are required:  Authorization letter from the student’s parent or guardian (in the absence of parent/s)  Photocopy of parent’s or guardian’s valid ID  Photocopy of the Registration Form for the last semester attended by the student  Additional proof of claim and identity which may be required from the student or parent whenever the need arises

Students who wish to drop from classes will be charged based on the total assessment using the following rates:  Twenty-five percent (25%) if the student drops during the first week of classes  Fifty percent (50%) if the student drops during the second week of classes  One hundred percent (100%) if the student drops after the second week of classes

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SECTION 1 Grading System

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS/MA DOCTOR OF MEDICINE UNTIL IN NURSING/DOCTOR OF CLASS OF 2019 MEDICINE

CLASS OF 2020

4.00 99-100 4.00 97-100 EXCELLENT

3.75 97-98

3.50 95-96 3.50 93-96 SUPERIOR

3.25 93-94

3.00 91-92 3.00 89-92 VERY GOOD

2.75 89-90

2.50 87-88 2.50 85-88 GOOD

2.25 85-89

2.00 83-84 2.00 81-84 SATISFACTORY

1.75 81-82

1.50 79-80 1.50 77-80 FAIR

1.25 77-78

1.00 75-76 1.00 75-76 PASSED

0.00 <75 0.00 <75 FAILED

National Service Training Program and Physical Education are not part of the GWA computation.

A grade of “INC” (incomplete) indicates that the student has a failing grade and had not completed all the required work for the course. An “INC” must be completed within the academic year in which the course was taken; otherwise, the failing grade or “NC” (No Credit) is reflected.

If a student was allowed by the Dean to withdraw, “DRP” (Dropped) is reflected. If a student withdraws without the permission of the Dean, a mark of 0.00 (Failed) is given.

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SECTION 2 Grade Point Average

Only grades in academic courses are included in the computation of the semestral Grade Point Average (GPA) or the cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA).

The semestral/term GPA refers to the average of the grades in all academic courses in a given semester.

The cumulative GPA refers to the weighted average of grades from the first semester/term enrolled by the student to the most recently enrolled semester/term.

Failed - A grade of 0.00 (Failed) is given for the following reasons:

 Inability to satisfy the minimum requirements of the subject/s  Excessive absences (A student who incurs more than twenty (20%) percent of the prescribed number of classes or laboratory periods during the school year or term (Article XXI Student Discipline, SECTION101, MORPHE 2008).

Note: The GPA/cGPA is computed using five (5) decimal places.

Change of Grade - A change of grade by the instructor/professor may be allowed only if there is a mistake in the computation of the final grade. However, the change must be substantiated by the necessary document(s). All documents shall be forwarded to an Ad-Hoc Committee which examines the merits of the request for change of grade. Findings of the investigation shall be submitted to the Dean.

Transcript of Records - All subjects and the corresponding grades obtained by the student shall be reflected in the official Transcript of Records.

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A student is considered officially enrolled in a subject if her/his name appears on the enrollment/class list from The Registrar.

EXCESSIVE ABSENCES. The maximum allowable number of absences of a student per semester is twenty percent (20%) of the total number of class hours (Please refer to the Collegiate Student Handbook). A student shall be given a grade of 0.00 (Failed) if absences are incurred more than the allowable percentage of class hours.

Students are considered absent if they arrive after more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the number of class hours has lapsed.

Although members of the faculty are expected to begin their classes promptly, various unavoidable contingencies may cause some faculty members to be late for class. In such cases, even without notice from the faculty, the student may leave if more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the number of class hours has lapsed or as otherwise stated in the collegiate handbook.

The Class President or a class representative should inform the Dean/Vice Dean/Program Director about the failure of the instructor/professor to arrive within the prescribed waiting period.

Faculty members arriving late but within the prescribed waiting period may mark the students “absent” when leaving their classes earlier than the prescribed time.

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The term “Leave of Absence” (LOA) refers to an absence from the Institution.

A student, who for any reason cannot enroll for a coming semester, should file a Leave of Absence (LOA) in their college either for an entire semester or for an entire academic year only. Such leave of absence is good for a maximum of one year.

A student is assumed to enroll on a continuous basis until their program is completed. Any break in enrollment requires the filing of a Leave of Absence. An approved LOA is a permission from the Institution to temporarily interrupt studies. As a general rule, it carries with it an implied guarantee to accept the student as a returnee, subject to other policies of the Institution. However, if the student failed to enroll within the allowable period, available slot will be given to a student who wishes to be in the program.

Filing of LOA will be done until the last day of dropping. If students do not file an LOA within the specified period, their status will be considered Absence Without Leave (AWOL). AWOL students will charged upon their return.

A student may file a leave of absence (LOA) even after the deadline for dropping of courses if the absence is due to serious illness, serious or incapacitating accident, pregnancy, or serious financial difficulty of the family.

A student on LOA is not enrolled in any course, is not considered a bona fide student, and is not allowed to enter the campus except as an occasional visitor to transact with certain offices.

A student on LOA is not permitted to enroll and study in another educational institution. No course taken by a student on LOA from another school may be credited towards the completion of the program in DLSMHSI.

No student shall exceed the required residency period of eight (8) years for undergraduate programs and medical program and seven (7) years for graduate program.

If a leave shall compromise the required residency period, the student shall then be advised to file for a terminal leave.

If a student is allowed to be on LOA after 75% of the semester or 75% of the total number of hours prescribed; for individual subjects (including clinical rotation per center or area of specialization) under the integrated curriculum has already elapsed, a professor or instructor may give a failing grade if the student’s class standing at the time of withdrawal is below 75%, but if a student’s grade is 85% or above, the passing mark may be given. Otherwise, DRP must appear in the Official Report of Grades.

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SECTION 1 Graduation Policies

The recommendation for graduation, honors, and recognition of deserving students of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute shall be in accordance with pertinent procedures of the Institution and is subject to the rules as follows:

1.1. REQUIREMENTS and other PREREQUISITES  Application for Graduation: 1. Submission of the completely filled out Online Application for Graduation 2. Submission of the accomplished Online Exit Interview and Anonymous Program Survey form. 3. Payment of the graduation fee  Satisfactory completion of all course work specified in the curriculum  Submission of bound copies of thesis for the undergraduate programs and MAN  Student clearance

1.2. ELIGIBILITY FOR GRADUATION  All students who completed the academic requirements for their respective titles or degrees as of mid-year or third term of the previous academic year, first (1st) semester or term of the current academic year, and second (2nd) semester or term of the current academic year prior to the scheduled commencement exercises may apply for graduation.

1.3. APPLICATION PERIOD  Application for graduation immediately begins after the last day of enrollment for the last semester or term prior to graduation and ends on the last day of the final examination period. Specific dates will be released and posted by The Registrar by the end of enrollment of the second (2nd) semester or term of the academic year.

1.4. GRADUATION FEE  The graduation fee collected from the candidates for graduation in June shall also be applied to the candidates for the August and December graduations of the same academic year. The graduation fee is computed annually based on the second term/semester’s enrollment data and presented to the graduating class before it is recommended to the Academic Council for approval. The approved fee shall then be posted in conspicuous areas in the campus to notify the students.

1.5. DELIBERATION OF CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION  The Registrar shall release a list of students who have applied for graduation (indicating deficiencies, if any) and the candidates for academic and special awards one week after the final examinations in May for bi-semester and in July for tri-semester programs. The Dean’s Council/ Faculty Council of the undergraduate and graduate programs shall then convene in three (3) days to deliberate on the candidates for graduation and awardees. The Council of the medical program, however, shall hold its 1

deliberation of the candidates for graduation and awardees within the last week of May. The recommendations of each Faculty Council shall be forwarded to the Graduation and Awards Committee within three (3) days after the deliberations. The committee then presents the list of candidates for graduation and awardees to the Academic Council for final approval.

1.6. GRADUATION AND AWARDS COMMITTEE.  The committee shall be convened by the Registrar as Committee Chair. The body shall be composed of the Academic Deans, The Student Affairs’ (TSA) Dean, the Alumni Office Director, the Chair of the St. Mutien Marie Awards Committee (Office of the VCLML) and the Chair of the St. Miguel Febres-Cordero Awards Committee (appointed by the Vice Chancellor for Academics).

NOTE: No student shall be recommended for graduation unless the student has complied with all the requirements and other prerequisites for graduation on or before the deadline set for this purpose.

SECTION 2 Awards and Recognition

Students who have maintained exceptionally high academic standing based on their GPA shall be recommended for Academic Honors.

 The GPA of a graduating student refers to his cumulative GPA. The following cumulative GPA requirements shall apply to students graduating with honors:

– Baccalaureate, Post-Baccalaureate:  Cum Laude – 3.00 to 3.24  Magna Cum Laude – 3.25 to 3.49  Summa Cum Laude – 3.50 or better

– Graduate Degrees:  With Distinction – 3.00 to 3.24  With High Distinction – 3.25 to 3.49  With Highest Distinction – 3.50 or better

 Other requirements: Must have finished the course in the required number of years Must not have an incomplete or failing grade in any subject Must not have a grade below 1.50 in any academic subject Must not have any major disciplinary offense Medals are prepared by The Registrar to be awarded on graduation day.

Class Valedictorian and Salutatorian

 The graduating student with the highest cumulative GPA in each academic program shall be recognized as Class Valedictorian while the graduating student with the second highest cumulative GPA shall be the Class Salutatorian.

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 Other requirements: Must have finished the course in the required number of years Must have no incomplete or failing grade in any subject Must have no grade below 1.50 in any academic subject Must have no disciplinary offense

Medals are prepared by The Registrar to be awarded during the baccalaureate mass or thanksgiving mass for of the undergraduate, post baccalaureate and graduate programs.

Special Awards

The Loyalty Medal is given to students who have enrolled in any Lasallian School or any La Salle Supervised School since Grade One. 1. The Registrar submits the list of students to the colleges 2. Colleges verify the candidates for Loyalty Award

The International Student Award recognizes an outstanding student who excels in academic, sports, demonstrates leadership or with active community involvement. International Student Award is presented to students in recognition of their contributions to the promotion of global citizenship and the development of international awareness in their communities.

Criteria: 1. Must be an international student (non-resident of the Philippines) and holds a valid visa to study in the Philippines. 2. The student enrolled and finished his/her Baccalaureate (Undergraduate) and Post Baccalaureate Degrees in DLSMHSI (Doctor of Medicine). 3. Passed all subjects. 4. Exhibits strong dedication and perseverance to finish the program despite the challenges of being in a foreign university. 5. With satisfactory moral behavior. 6. No major disciplinary offenses.

The St. Br. Mutien-Marie Award is given to deserving graduating students of DLSMHSI to recognize their day-to-day, quiet, unassuming, and deeply religious lives who like St. Mutien-Marie, truly lived out our Lasallian values of spirit of faith, zeal for service, communion in mission, and reverence for life.

The recipient of the St. Miguel Febres-Cordero Award shall be invited as one of the commencement speakers on graduation day.

The medals for the special awards are given during the baccalaureate mass and thanksgiving mass. Nominees for the St. Br. Mutien-Marie Award may also be recognized during this occasion.

Students with excellent grades in all academic subjects for both degree and non-degree courses also deserve recognition at the end of every semester. 1

The College and University Honors List are prepared and released by The Registrar

Certificates of Recognition for the College and University Honors are prepared by The Registrar to be awarded during the Institutional Students’ Recognition Ceremony.

Criteria for the College Honors List Must be a regular student (full load) Must have no grade below 1.50 in any academic subject Must have a semestral/term GPA of 2.75 or better Must have no major disciplinary offense

Criteria for University Honors List Must be a regular student (full load) Must have no grade below 1.50 in any academic subject Must have a semestral/term GPA of 3.00 or better Must have no major disciplinary offense

SECTION 3 Baccalaureate Mass or Thanksgiving Mass

A Eucharistic celebration shall be held before the graduation ceremonies. On this day, the graduation medals, awards for co-curricular and extracurricular activities, and other medals are given, leaving only the major academic awards and special awards to be given out on the graduation day itself.

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SECTION 1 Types of Academic Record

Academic records are documents that contain information directly related to a student and are maintained by The Registrar. All requests regarding disclosure of a student’s academic records shall be facilitated in accordance with pertinent procedures of DLSMHSI and are subject to the rules as follows:

 The Registrar of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute collects and retains such data on designated periods of time for the purpose of facilitating the students’ educational or professional advancement.

 The Institution recognizes the rights of individuals to privacy in exerting control over what information may be disclosed and attempts to balance that right with the Institution’s need for information relevant to the fulfillment of its educational missions. This right is conferred by law upon the student only. In the case of a student of minor age, the right may be exercised by the parents (unless, through a court order, denied of parental authority and custody) or legal guardian.

 The Registrar protects the security, confidentiality, and integrity of the students’ academic records and maintains security measures to protect and back up data.

TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS (TOR). The TOR provides an account of a student’s academic performance. It shows the courses taken and grades earned by students throughout their stay at the Institution, including transferred credits from other educational institutions. TOR obtained from other institutions may be re-issued only as Certified True Copy.

The TOR may be official or unofficial. The official TOR is printed on security paper and bears the DLSMHSI seal and the signature of the Registrar.

DIPLOMA or CERTIFICATES (for non-degree programs). Diplomas and certificates are issued only once unless they are lost or damaged. Such instances then require an Affidavit of Loss or the damaged diploma or certificate to be submitted to The Registrar before a second copy is issued.

CERTIFICATE of TRANSFER CREDENTIALS is a document that signifies a student’s permanent termination of studies at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute. It is a document certifying that a student is free of all financial and property responsibilities to DLSMHSI, is not under a term of suspension or expulsion, and is fully eligible to transfer to another institution.

 A Certificate of Transfer Credential is issued only once, unless the student show that the documents were lost through force majeure and had not been used for enrollment elsewhere. An Affidavit of Loss or a Letter of No Objection from The Registrar of the admitting school shall be required for a second copy to be issued.  A request for a second copy of a student’s complete records by the Registrar or his designate when the original has been lost or damaged is honored and may be given 1

free of charge as a matter of institutional courtesy.  Requests for Certificates of Transfer Credential made during the academic year must be accompanied by letters of approval signed by the student’s parents or legal guardian.  A request made by one school for a TOR, which had been previously issued to another school cannot be honored; in such cases, the second school must request from the school to which the transcript had first been sent.  A Certificate of Transfer Credential signed by the Registrar shall be issued not later than two weeks after the filing of the application for transfer, provided that, in the case of a student who is a transferee from another school, his records from his previous school have been received, are complete, and are in order.  Once the Certificate of Transfer Credential is issued, the Institute is obliged to forward the following student records to the school to which the student wishes to transfer within 30 days:  Copy of Grades  Certificate of Good Moral Character (Issued by The Student Affairs)  Transcript of Records  Certified True Copy of Certificate of Eligibility for Admission to the Medical School

The delivery of these documents must not be made through the student unless authorized in writing by the school requesting for the said records.

CERTIFICATIONS  Certificate of Enrollment  Certificate of Graduation  Certificate of Grades  Certificate of Weighted Average  Certificate of Units Earned  Certificate of Medium of Instruction  Course Description (issued by The Registrar)  Certificate of Internship or Clinical Training (issued by the Office of the Dean)

NOTE: STUDENT CLEARANCE is required from students who are either graduating or dropping from a course at any time during the academic year. Students should be cleared from all financial obligations and administrative accountabilities from the different units of DLSMHSI before a diploma, transcript of record, certifications, or any other similar documents or records are issued to them.

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Request for Academic Record

Graduates or students may apply for academic records in person, online, or through an authorized representative.

» Graduates or students may fill out a REQUEST FORM (REG-F05) at The Registrar. The Contact Services Staff shall give instructions on filling out the Request Form and give a concise explanation of the procedure. A valid student ID or Registration Form shall be required from enrolled students.

» The requesting party may register and log in to the online facility to request for academic records. The online facility allows The Registrar to verify the identity of students or graduates. Only graduates, enrolled students, or former students who were able to obtain a Student Clearance are allowed to register and request for student records using the online facility. Online requests are processed upon remittance of the prescribed fees. » The requesting party may also send a representative and present two (2) valid IDs, a signed Authorization Letter, and photocopies of two (2) valid IDs of the student or graduate.

Other Requirements:  Affidavit for requests for second copies of diploma or certificates and Certificates of Transfer Credential  Damaged Diploma if requesting for a replacement  Clear (powder) copies of diploma or certificate, TOR, etc. for Certified True Copies of documents  Two (2) clear (powder) copies of TOR, two (2) reduced photocopies of Diploma, and accomplished CHED Endorsement Form for CHED Authentication and Verification (CAV) request

Requests made by phone or through social media are not honored. Moreover, disclosure of any student information by phone is prohibited under any circumstance.

The Contact Services Staff of The Registrar verifies the Student Clearance of the requesting party and sees to it that a complete set of requirements was submitted before accepting the request and forwarding it to the Record Evaluator for processing.

When claiming documents at The Registrar, the requesting party must present the official receipt. If a third party is claiming for the academic records, two (2) valid IDs of the representative, a signed Authorization Letter, and photocopies of two (2) valid IDs of the graduate or student are required.

The Contact Services Staff validates the signatures of the requesting party and the authorized representative before any academic record is released. A Received Claim is then signed by the graduate, student or the representative.

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Processing Period

TYPE OF DOCUMENT PROCESSING PERIOD Transcript of Records (TOR) 10 working days Certified True Copy of TOR 1 working day Diploma 15 working days Certified True Copy of Diploma 1 working day Certificate of Enrollment 1 working day Certificate of Graduation 1 working day Certificate of Grades 1 working day Certificate of Weighted Average 3 working days Certificate of Weighted Average and 3 working days 1 working day for undergraduate Class Rank students;

Certificate of Earned Units 1 working day for undergraduate students; 5 working days for post-baccalaureate and post- graduate students

Certificate of Medium of Instruction 1 working day Course Description (Medicine) 3 working days

Certificate of Transfer Credential 3 working days (Honorable Dismissal) CHED Authentication and Verification (CAV) 10 working days Foreign Credentialing 10 working days MSPE (spell out) 10 working days

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SECTION 4 Request for Academic Record

Online Student Record Application

The Online Student Record Application (OSRA) was created to allow the students and alumni of DLSMHSI or their designates to officially request for academic records online. By using this platform, or by communicating electronically with The Registrar for such purpose, the requesting party is presumed to be the owner of the records being requested or is duly authorized by the latter and becomes legally bound by a set of Terms and Conditions.

Terms and Conditions

I. Reasonable care shall be taken by DLSMHSI to determine the legitimacy of all requests submitted through OSRA. II. The contents of the online platform may change without prior notice; hence, the requesting party is expected to read through and agree with these terms and conditions each time a request is submitted. III. In confirming an online request, the requesting party accepts the sole responsibility for any student or personal information provided therein and for any pain of penalty arising from the requesting party’s negligence, misuse, non-compliance, or misrepresentation notwithstanding denial of the request. IV. De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) and The Registrar disclaim to the fullest extent permitted by law all liability for any claims, penalties, losses, costs, expenses, or damages of any kind including any indirect loss or damage incurred by alumni, former students, or current students arising from, in relation to, or in connection with your access to, use of, inability to use, reliance on the functioning, or unauthorized access to or alteration of this online platform. V. Email is not a secured form of communication and any information sent by email is done at the client’s own risk. VI. A student’s privacy is important to DLSMHSI. The Registrar aims to strike a fair balance between the student’s personal privacy and ensuring clients obtain the full value of the OSRA and the services it offers. VII. Online Student Record Application (OSRA) may require information that will enable the Registrar to deal with requests. DLSMHSI may use the directory information of students for future email mailings, notifications, and general correspondence regarding the services, projects, and program offerings of DLSMHSI. VIII. The information provided by clients shall be kept confidential and used only in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

NOTE: Visit www.dlshsi.edu.ph and click the Online Student Record Application link.

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As a general rule, classified or confidential records such as academic records will only be released to the student and/or authorized representative (with valid identification including parents, legal guardians, siblings, or relatives of students) unless:

 requested by another educational institution upon acceptance of the student’s certificate of transfer credentials;  requested by a student who has not yet been emancipated from parental authority;  requested by the school officials with legitimate educational interest in the records  requested by a court order; or requested by agencies and institutions for purposes of credentialing, acceptance, employment, promotion, or scholarship.

Documentary Requirements  Valid student clearance  Authorization letter with proof of identity (if transacting through a representative)  Appropriate affidavit (i.e. to replace lost diploma or transfer credentials)

Processing and Handling Identification cards, diploma and transfer credentials are issued only once. To get subsequent copies, the damaged identification card or diploma or an Affidavit of Loss must be surrendered or submitted personally or through a representative clothed with proper authorization to The Registrar. Requests for Certified True Copy (CTC) of documents require submission of clear photocopies of the original documents.

Processing of requests starts when all applicable documentary requirements and proof of payment are received and validated. Failure to comply with documentary requirements and non-submission of proof of payment (i.e. bank deposit slip) may delay the processing of requests. The processing periods (Turn-Around-Time or TAT) specified by The Registrar do not include shipping and handling, which are dependent on the postal or courier service.

Processing periods do not include Philippine holidays, weekends, or other holidays recognized by DLSMHSI. Requests placed beyond 3:00 pm (cut-off time) or on weekends or holidays will be validated on the following business day.

Any inconsistency in the information provided by the requesting party with the records of The Registrar will be interpreted as a misrepresentation and the online request may be invalidated and denied regardless of compliance with all requirements, including payment.

Shipping and handling charges imposed by postal or courier service providers are complex and are subject to change without prior notice. Flat rates are determined based on existing charges of your preferred mailing or courier service provider for documents not exceeding 50 grams for registered mail, 250 grams for express mail, or 500 grams for courier services.

Payment for requests for academic records is possible through bank deposit or fund transfer to HERMANO (SAN) MIGUEL FEBRES CORDERO MEDICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. through the following banks:

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BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS (BPI) Dasmariñas Branch Account No. 0963-0908-89

CHINABANK Dasmariñas Branch Account No. 265-054741-6

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES (DBP) Dasmariñas Branch Account No. 0650-013883-030

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De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute offers a comprehensive student services program that offers students wellness and guidance and counseling, student health and safety programs, student discipline and security programs, and student development and extracurricular/para- curricular activities through various departments under the Dean of The Student Affairs.

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SECTION 1 Student Wellness and Guidance and Counseling Department

The Student Wellness and Guidance and Counseling Department (SWGCD) is an integral unit of The Student Affairs (TSA). It recognizes and strengthens the students’ total formation and development by helping them become committed achievers and healers for the glory of God and country. The program is based on the belief that every student is of value, unique, and has the right to optimum development.

The following Guidance Services are given to all DLSMHSI Senior High School students, College students and College of Medicine students.

1.1. Counselling Services

● Voluntary/Walk-in - counseling sessions focus on helping the students overcome pressing needs, difficulties and problems, and geared toward appropriate actions and adjustments.

● Individual Academic Counseling - a means of correlating the individual student’s psychological test results with General Weighted Average (GWA) towards understanding oneself in relation to academic problems. 1

● Follow-up Counseling - based on the individual student’s annual interview and for those who sought voluntary counseling and who are referred, this counseling process determines or ascertains the condition and the progress of the student’s problem.

● Career Counseling - assists the student in dealing with issues concerning anxieties and adjustment problems regarding the chosen field of career and to make intelligent career choices and decisions.

● For students who are identified to be at-risk or in need of intensive counseling, the guidance counselor shall engage the help of the college Vice Dean for proper coordination and monitoring.

● “e-Connect Counselling” – online counselling for distant learners of DLSMHSI

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1.2. Student Individual Interview Given annually, this will serve as a springboard for further counseling, if necessary. They include initial, routine, follow-up, and exit interviews.

1.3. Parent Consultation This is done to establish a helping relationship with parents or guardian/s in order to promote the holistic welfare and development of their child.

1.4. Teacher Consultation This strengthens a healthy relationship with teachers by involving them in the scheduling and implementation of the guidance activities as well as updating the faculty concerned on the progress of the student’s concerns with consideration of the ethics and principles of confidentiality.

1.5. Referral Service This is created to establish and strengthen the helping relationship with both parents and/or teachers towards promoting the holistic welfare and achievement of self-actualization of their child/student. The following are guidelines/procedures for referral cases: ● Referral cases must be considered top priority. ● If counseling for a referral case conflicts with a pre-scheduled counseling/ interview session, the counselor must cancel the latter through a document addressed to the class adviser. ● The referring faculty must fill out a referral form to be issued by the counselor. ● For undergraduate students, the referring faculty sets the schedule of the student 1

for counseling while for the College of Medicine students, the guidance counselor will call on the student for counseling. ● The counselor gives the call-slip to the referring faculty. ● The referring faculty issues the call slip to the student concerned. ● The student will then undergo counseling with the counselor. ● The counselor may schedule a follow up interview if needed. ● The counselor gives feedback to the referring faculty not later than three (3) school days after the first counseling session with the student and all throughout the counseling period. ● As need arises, family counseling, home visits and telephone counseling may be given as part of the referral service.

1.6. Family Counseling This is one of the various types of counseling whereby parents, or even other family members, work with trained individuals such as social workers, psychologists and licensed counselors to achieve relative stability. Family Counseling is one of the main strands of counseling which emphasizes the importance of involving the whole family unit as opposed to focusing efforts on a single individual.

1.7. Psychological Testing Service This annual service assists students in discovering and accepting their own strengths, limitations, and potentials to facilitate better self-understanding and adjustment to various situations. It is geared towards prediction, counselling, assessment and evaluation purposes. Psychological test administration, scoring, and individual student narrative test interpretation is under the service of a credible testing agency. We also facilitate and conduct on-line psychological testing if deemed necessary.

1.8. Information This service provides relevant information to students in advocating attitudes and habits that will assist them in making intelligent choices and decisions in coping with life’s complexities. Career and occupational information are posted in the Guidance bulletin boards. Summary reports on the college/year level profile of the students, common needs, problems and concerns, as well as psychological test results are disseminated and discussed with the students, faculty, and administration. Monitor displays are also used in information disseminations like the “Suicide Prevention Campaign” in the promotion of the guidance services.

1.9. Research and Evaluation Reports on the Students’ Psychological Test Results Profile, Students’ Need Assessment Checklist, Counseling / Interview Evaluation for Students, and Evaluation Tools for Stakeholders / Parents / Faculty members are likewise consolidated, tallied, profiled, and summarized in order to gather pertinent data that would aid the SWGCD to deliver quality service and substantial 1

information to concerned members of DLSMHSI. Guidance service evaluation is conducted periodically to appraise the efficiency of the guidance service.

1.10. Individual inventory Accumulation of records about the single student is maintained and updated yearly to assist the student especially in areas for certain needs and concerns. The Student Personal Cumulative Record (SPCR), Needs Assessment Checklist (NAC), and the Self-Assessment Survey (SAS) are accomplished by students which will be used as springboard for counseling

1.11. Guidance Enrichment Seminars / Programs A holistic program that promotes self-confidence, strengthens emotional quotient, establishes appropriate study habits, stress and time management, personal work values, interpersonal relationships and career talks are given through seminars-workshops.

Referral System Algorithm

*INDEX CLIENT

(Student with Suicidal Ideation)

Classmate

Age: 17 and below Age: 18 and above

Involve the +/- Family family (as per index client ‘s preference)

Teacher

Level Advisor

Principal/Dean/ V-Dean

Important Must Referral System School Doctor/ RGC Psychiatry

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SECTION 2 Student Health and Safety Department

The Student Affairs, through its Coordinator/Chairperson for Student Health and Safety Department, oversees the delivery of health services to students and ensures that the school environment is generally safe. Medical health services can be availed in the school clinic that is manned by a school physician and nurse.

NOTE:

SCHOOL CLINICS LOCAL No. OPERATING TIME Wang Building, Basement, R MAIN 1440 Mon-Fri = 8:00AM-5:00PM & Dr. Lourdes Campos, 1/F, R SATELLITE 1445 Sat = 8:00AM-12:00NN DLSUMC-MAC Rm 404 DENTAL 4404 Mon-Fri = 9:00AM-4:00PM

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Services offered are the following:  Medical evaluation and management (to include referral) through online consultation via “VITAMIN: H.S.I.” Virtual Medical Consultation (check School Clinic’s Facebook Page. This is a subset project of DLSMHSI-TSA-SHSD’s “e-Clinic”. Please read infographics regarding this.  Medical evaluation and initial treatment for students who do not feel well or have signs of illness while in school.  Referrals to a diagnostic facility and/or specialty clinic when laboratory work-ups and/or specialized evaluation are needed.  Health education on the prevention and essential management of ailments that primarily affect young adults.  Issues health warnings and relevant advice to the academic community in the event of an epidemic, or as mandated by the Department of Health.  Keep all medical records and physical exam results of each student. Verify, validate, and note medical certificates issued by other physicians.  Issues medical clearance/medically fit certificates to students who just contracted communicable diseases.  Facilitates “i-Try” Form of DLSMHSI-TSA & DLSMHSI-SCSE as pre-participation medical examination of varsity players and even aspirants’/try-out players. The i-TRY Forms are available at the TSA office.  Following CHED Memo #63, s.2017 and DepEd Order #66, s. 2017: The School Clinic, using DLSUMC - Industrial Clinic’s Annual Medical Files of Students, issues medical clearance/medically fit certificates to students who will participate in field trips and educational tours as part of “OFFyouGOform” and “OFFyouGOhigh Form” for college and senior high school students, respectively. These forms are available at TSA office.  Coordinates and facilitates processing with Property Office/Unit of DLSMHSI of students’ Personal Accident Insurance and Travel Insurance.

2.1. Availing of Emergency Services at De La Salle University Medical Center (DLSUMC) All students may consult the physician-on-duty in the Emergency Room of the DLSUMC provided that any of the following conditions are met:

 If immediate medical attention by the School Physician is not available during or outside of official clinic hours. In cases when the School Clinic is open but the School Physician is unavailable, the student will be issued a referral letter by the School Nurse to be presented to the Nurse-on-Duty at the emergency room;  If emergency medical attention is needed;  If medical condition of the student requires laboratory work-ups (i.e. imaging or blood analysis/chemistry & urine/fecal analysis); or  If condition requires immediate intravenous fluid therapy, vaccination, operation, and long admission (ER-Admission/Hospital-Admission) or transfer.

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The emergency consultation fee of each student is waived BUT other charges such as laboratory and x-ray procedures as well as medicines shall be shouldered by the student. In the event that the student seeking a consultation or needing emergency services has no cash-on-hand, they can still be accommodated in the DLSUMC Emergency Department provided that they present their valid School ID or Registration form for freshmen. Students may settle their charges/accounts within 2-3 days after the day of consultation. If the student was not able to settle the charges, the student’s permit to enroll for the next semester may be put on hold or clearances may not be signed.

2.2. Medical Certificates  The school physician will issue a medical certificate for students who have incurred absences provided that they have sought consultation prior to or on the day of their absence. This medical certificate must be received by the school nurse for proper documentation.  If the student sought consultation from a private physician and was issued a medical certificate, this must be verified and validated by the School Physician and School Nurse. The students must surrender their medical certificate to the school clinic for validation and filing. The School Physician or School Nurse will call the attending doctor or hospital or private clinic where the student sought consult and medical certificate was given. A certificate will be issued by the school physician in turn if the student is fit to attend classes.  Students must show their medical certificates to their college Deans/Vice Deans so that absence can be declared as an excused absence.  Letters or sickness notification coming from parents must be photocopied and submitted to the school clinic for validation and be stamped with “for recording purposes only; for department/professor’s discretion” prior to submission to the college Vice Dean.  For student/parent of student who chooses self-medication or home treatment, are still highly encouraged to visit School Clinic (if dormitory is proximal to DLSMHSI) and/or visit chosen Private Clinic/Family Doctor for proper and official medical documentation of cause of absence.

2.3. Annual Medical Examination

 All students are required to comply with the annual medical exam conducted before the beginning of each school year.  The extent of the physical examination and type of laboratory/diagnostic examination done each year varies depending on the year level of the students and the college that they belong to and is determined and recommended by the college Vice Dean. Generally, the scope of the physical exam for incoming first year students and incoming interns or medical junior interns is more intensive.  The physical and laboratory exams are done by doctors from DLSUMC Industrial Clinic and its laboratory facility. Radiographic diagnostic exams are done by the radiologic 1

technologists of the College of Medical Imaging Therapy (formerly CMRT) and interpreted by the radiologists of DLSUMC.  Students and/or their parents may access the results of the medical exam at the school clinic.  Students who do not comply with the given schedule by the school clinic for the annual physical exam, laboratory and radiographic diagnostic exam shall be advised and will be given a referral to have it done at the DLSUMC or will be subjected to rescheduling. Expect payment and charges will be much higher as they will be considered as regular walk-in patient-clients. So, we urge the students to strictly follow the scheduled date of Annual Medical Examination.

2.4. Required Vaccinations and Additional Tests

 Hepatitis B; Flu vaccine; DTaP; MMR; and other vaccinations and PPD testing are done depending on the requirements of the colleges of DLSMHSI and DLSMHSI-SHSSHS. Vaccinations help protect the student from infection as prophylaxes, while PPD testing is conducted as an additional screening test for Tuberculosis.  Set of vaccinations is a requirement for enrollment. The students can have their vaccines at DLSMHSI through the Adult Immunization Unit or they can have their vaccination done in another facility/clinic provided that they secure a medical certification and/or student vaccination booklet is properly updated by the administering physician or facility. However, still, we highly encouraged students of DLSMHSI to have their required vaccination be given through DLSUMC - Adult Immunization Unit for proper documentation.

2.5. Annual and Random Drug Testing

Pursuant to the CHED memorandum Order No 64 Series of 2017 “Policies Guidelines and Procedures for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) Requiring Drug Testing of Students”, DLSMHSI adopts and promulgates the policies, guidelines and procedures for HEIs requiring drug testing of our students. The test will be done at the DLSMHSI Drug Surveillance Unit, 3/F Angelo King Medical Research Center or as announced.

2.6. Student Discounts at the DLSUMC

Students admitted to the DLSUMC are given a twenty percent (20%) discount on laboratory, pharmacy and room charges. To avail of the privilege, a Certificate of Enrollment should be obtained from The Registrar and submitted to the DLSUMC billing section.

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2.7. Dental Health Services

In addition, under the direct supervision of the Chairperson for Student Health and Safety Department of The Student Affairs, dental services are given by an accredited school dentist. The dental clinic is located at Medical Arts Center, DLSUMC. Clinic is open from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

An Annual Dental Screening is highly encouraged during each school year for all DLSMHSI students. Students may personally make an appointment with the school dentist for their dental screening.

Beyond the Annual Dental Screening, only Dental consultation and cleaning are the basic dental services without fees.

2.8. Student Accident Insurance

All enrolled students are required to pay their respective insurance premium per semester.

Coverage includes Accidental Death, Dismemberment and/or Disablement (AD&D), Accidental Medical Reimbursement (MR), Accidental Burial Expense (ABE), Unprovoked Murder and Assault (UMA). This insurance covers accidents and/or injuries and does not cover illness.

A student is entitled to a medical reimbursement when, by reason of injury, the insured shall require a treatment by a legally qualified physician or surgeon, confinement in a hospital or the employment of a licensed or graduate nurse. The insurance company will pay the actual expenses incurred within the first fifty-two (52) weeks from the date of the accident for such treatment, hospital charges, and professional fees not exceeding the amount stipulated in the insurance policy as the result of any accident. (Please also read Malayan Insurance: Personal Accident Insurance Policy THE RAJAH for more details)

A student who meets an accident or sustains any injury should immediately inform the School Clinic and prepare the following for submission to the School Clinic to facilitate the insurance claim:

 Medical certificate and hospital abstracts or hospital records;  Official receipts of expenses, such as medicines and hospital bills;  Certificate of enrollment from The Registrar’s;  Photocopy of registration card and ID;  Accident Report Form from the School Clinic

In claiming from insurance, the must file and submit all requirements within one (1) year from the date of the accident.

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Students who pay the insurance premium are also insured during the summer term, even if they are not enrolled. Thus, the payment of insurance premium for the two (2) semesters entitles a student to 12-month coverage.

NOTE: Students may follow-up the status of their insurance claims at the Accounting Office located at DLSUMC Building 1/F, rm.1126, telephone numbers (+632) 988 3100; (+6346) 481 8000 local 6004 or please call Property Unit local 1005.

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ACADEMIC SERVICES AND OTHER CAMPUS FACILITIES

SECTION 1 Romeo P. Ariniego, MD, AFSC Library

The Romeo P. Ariniego, MD, AFSC Library supports the curriculum of the different colleges by providing the best resources, adequate facilities, equipment, and personnel to meet the instructional, research, and information needs of its users. The RPAMDAFSC Library also aims to provide a quiet and user-friendly environment to stimulate the inquisitive mind for learning and research.

1.1. Library Hours

Section Level Monday – Friday (except holiday) Medicine Section Second Floor 8:00am – 5:00pm Allied Health and Reference Third Floor 8:00am – 5:00pm Section

NOTE: In consideration of the health and safety of users and staff, the Library is gradually opening its spaces for onsite service. We also observe the protocols and guidelines set by the government and DLSMHSI, such as mobility restrictions for certain age groups. However, we shall adjust our service hours as needed based on the latest health and safety protocols and guidelines. 1

1.2. Library Personnel

The RPAMDAFSC Library is composed of the Library Director, eight (8) librarians, twelve (12) library assistants, one (1) administrative assistant, and eight (8) audio visual technicians. There are two (2) categories of library personnel: The Librarians, who are licensed and recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), and the library assistants and audiovisual technicians, who are classified as support staff.

1.3. Library Clienteles

Use and access to the resources and facilities of the RPAMDAFSC Library are available to all students, Academic Teaching and Service Faculty, interns, residents, staff, and alumni of DLSMHSI upon presentation of valid identification cards.

1.4. Library Collection

The RPAMDAFSC Library collects current scholarly information in print and electronic formats, which supports the research, clinical, administrative, and educational needs of the students, faculty members, staff, and other users. The collection covers health, the practice of medicine and related bio-medical and allied health care disciplines, nursing, radiation technology, rehabilitation sciences, pharmacy, medical laboratory science, biochemistry, the arts and sciences, and senior high school subjects.

It also subscribes to a range of tools and systems to deliver information sources to users through remote and online means.

 Online resources of e-books, e-journals, multimedia, videos, and evidence-based content  Online information sources, references and guides such as Research guides, Theses pathfinder, and How to guides  Online research productivity tools such as iSearch, OpenAthens, Mendeley Institutional Edition, and Turnitin

Remote access is provided to all subscribed resources via OpenAthens, an authentication service that allows all students, Academic Teaching and Service Faculty, interns, and residents to access our online collections using single sign on.

1.5. Library Units

The Collections Development and Access Unit handles the daily functions of all sections of the RPAMDAFSC Library. This involves the process management, policy implementation, and delivery of the technical services and circulation and reference services. It is composed of the following sections:

● Readers Services » Medicine Section » Allied Health and Reference Section 1

» Periodicals and Theses Section

● Technical Services » Collection Development » Cataloging

The Academic Resources and Creative Activities Unit handles the development, implementation, management, and assessment of academic resources (such as institutional repository and archives), user education, creative initiatives, and the electronic services of the RPAMDAFSC Library. It also manages the audiovisual support provided to classrooms and academic events. It is composed of the following sub-units:

● User Education and Special Projects ● Electronic Resources Services ● Audio Visual Technology

1.6. Library Services:

The RPMADAFSC Library provides a range of traditional and innovative services to support learning and research by leveraging on technology through face-to-face, remote, and online means. ● Access and reference service, including handling of queries about items borrowed, renewal, and fines and requests to access books and articles ● Document delivery service for book chapters and journal articles that are not available in the library collections. ● User Education and Research Support to assist users in using our research productivity tools and developing skills relevant to research and information literacy ● Marketing and Current Awareness ● Outreach ● Printing Services ● Documentation, such as bibliographies and lists ● Audio visual support

Online and offline support and communication are provided through email, website, social media, virtual meeting and trainings, call and SMS.

1.7. Library Policies

General Circulation Policies

Borrowing Requirements The valid identification card enables bona fide members of DLSMHSI such as students, faculty members, and staff access to the library facilities and resources. During midyear term, only students currently enrolled are allowed to borrow library materials.

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Borrowing Policies

Library patron No. of items allowed Loan period for check-out Senior high school Student 5 circulation books 7 days / Undergraduate Student 1 reserve book Overnight 1 DVD 2 days Graduate / Medical 7 circulation books 14 days Student 1 reserve book Overnight 2 DVD 4 days Full-time Academic 8 circulation books 14 days Teaching and Service 2 reserve books Overnight Faculty 3 DVD 6 days Part-time Academic 3 circulation books 7 days Teaching and Service 1 reserve book Overnight Faculty 1 DVD 2 days Resident / Staff 3 circulation books 14 days 1 reserve book Overnight 2 DVD 4 days

NOTE: Students are required to present their valid identification card for every transaction. Reserve books may only be borrowed for home loan after 4:00 pm. Reserve books must be returned on the following work day at 10:00 am for reserve titles from Allied Health Section and 1:00 pm for reserve titles from Medicine Section.

Students with unsettled accountabilities are not allowed to borrow library materials.

Fines for overdue books

Type of materials Amount per day Circulation Php20.00 per day Reserve Php20.00 per day + Php5.00 per hour of delay

Guidelines in the replacement of damaged/lost library resources:

● The student notifies RPMADAFSC Library about the damage/loss of the material. The accumulation of the fine incurred due to overdue shall continue until the incident is reported.

● A Damaged/Lost Library Resource Form shall be accomplished by the student and the Reference Section. This shall serve as the binding agreement between the student and RPMADAFSC Library regarding the settlement of the damage/ loss of the resource.

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● The student shall pay the fine incurred due to overdue and replace the damaged/lost resource with the latest edition.

● In cases of unreplaced damaged/lost resource, the students shall pay the fine incurred due to overdue plus the current market value of the resource. ● In cases where the student was able to locate the lost resource within 30 days from date of notification, returning of the resource to the Library is allowed and payment of the fine expected. However, the Library reserves the right to appraise the condition of the resource if it is still acceptable. Otherwise, the student shall replace the resource or pay the cost of replacement.

Policies on the use of technologies Users may borrow technologies such as tablets, laptops, and projectors at the Learning Lab (4th Floor). Hereunder are the policies:

● Tablet or laptop should only be used inside the premises of the library building. A request letter and a waiver is required if the projector shall be used outside of the library premises. ● Borrowers are required to deposit valid DLSMHSI identification card for the entire borrowing period. Users may only borrow one (1) technology at a time ● The technologies are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and may be checked out for a maximum of three (3) hours. Users may request for a two-hour extension if there is no standing request for the next hour. ● Late return of technologies is subject to a fine of Php50.00 per hour. Failure to return before the Learning Lab closes is subject to an additional fine of Php100.00 per day and holding of his/her borrowing privileges for a month. ● The Library reserves the right to delete all files saved on the laptops and tablets to prevent unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of any personal information stored in the files through regular clean-up. ● Users shall be responsible for the full replacement and repair costs if the technology or any peripherals borrowed are lost or damaged as determined by the Library. ● The Library reserves the right to decline usage to any user at any time.

Other pertinent library rules and regulations:

● All students are required to present and scan their valid DLSMHSI identification cards at the bar code scanner provided upon entering the library building. The ID is also required during all transactions with the Library. ● Print journals, theses, room keys and locker keys may not be brought outside of the library building. ● Theses and journals may not be borrowed for home loan. Photocopying service is available for abstracts of theses at the Periodicals and Theses Section (4th Floor). Journals may be photocopied outside of the library. Theses may not be brought outside of the Periodicals and Theses Section. 1

● All users are required to leave the Library fifteen (15) minutes before closing time. ● All users are expected to observe silence inside the reading areas. Please keep your mobile phones on silent mode always. ● All users entering the Library are requested to observe proper dress code prescribed by DLSMHSI. ● Senior high school students are not allowed to use the Medicine Section. Should they borrow a book located at the Medicine Section, they may request through the Allied Health and Reference Section. ● Non-compliance to library policies is subject to sanction based on library and institutional guidelines.

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SECTION 2 Information and Communication Technology Department (ICTD)

The ICTD General Policy, Guidelines and Procedures

2.1. POLICY

The Information and Communication Technology Department of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute is in charge of the acquisition, repair, maintenance, computerization, program installation and other related services that need technical support.

These services shall be implemented as governed by the following policies:

1.1 All information technology equipment for disposal shall be properly endorsed by the Information Communication Technology Department (ICTD). 1.2 The ICTD shall maintain the security of application system software and information. 1.3 Changes in the operating system shall only be made based on the requirement of the application system.

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1.4 Hardware and/or software security features shall be described and the responsibilities of the administrators and users are clearly communicated. 1.5 The ICTD, together with the process owner, shall have clearly specified requirements before a new system is developed or acquired. 1.6 Before a new system is developed or acquired, all office software packages shall be compatible with DLSMHSI’s preferred and approved computer operating system and platform. 1.7 Unauthorized installation of IT equipment, software or program is prohibited. 1.8 Acceptance criteria for new information systems, upgrades and new versions shall be established and suitable tests of the system carried out prior to acceptance. 1.9 Approved preventive maintenance shall be regularly performed on all information Technology related equipment of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute. 1.10 All system-level passwords (e.g. root, admin, email, active directory, application administration accounts, etc.) shall be changed on a regular basis. 1.11 Employees shall keep the passwords confidential from third-parties. 1.12 Any employee found to have violated this policy shall be referred to HRM for appropriate action.

2.2. PURPOSE

To establish and maintain a documented general policy, procedure and guidelines for efficient management of all IT related services.

2.3. SCOPE The general service of ICTD is to control of all Information Technology and Information Systems of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, which includes acquisition, development, administration, data and voice connection, installation and design, maintenance and support up to disposal.

2.4. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Information and Communication Technology Department (ICTD) is responsible for the continuous development of a cost-effective, reliable and secure computer-based information system for the Institute. It was established to provide responsive IT services to meet the information needs and computerization requirements of the various departments within the Institute.

The ICTD of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute is divided into 3 units: the Information System Unit (ISU), the Technical Services Unit (TSU), and the Network Operation Unit (NOU).

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Specifically, it manages the following:

 The network and telecommunication Infrastructure  In-house development of program applications and the website  Application Program Management  Database Management  Hardware and Software Selection  Information Technology Training  Multimedia Services  Technical Support Services

ISU develops system programs for the Institution, administers major databases, conducts trainings/orientations related to the systems used, maintains and monitors the daily status of database records, and develops/updates the website and other related web pages of DLSMHSI.

Services:  Software development  Application program and database administration  Software selection  Webpage design / development  Software orientation and trainings

TSU diagnoses and solves users’ microcomputer hardware and software problems.

Services:  Corrective and preventive maintenance of computers, printers and peripherals to the logic board level  User assistant in all computer related problems  Installation and configuration of workstations for network access  Multimedia Support

NOU diagnoses and solves network and telecommunication problems.

Services:

 Configuration and Installation of the network and telecommunication infrastructure of the entire DLSMHSI.  Systems administration and configuration of the Wi-Fi access  CCTV network and data management

Preventive Maintenance (PM) – refers to a well-conceived plan for checking, backing up (through back-up system), and installing all information systems and information technologies to prevent or mitigate problems on the systems. 1

Corrective Maintenance (CM) – refers to troubleshooting and correcting the hardware and software problems that have already occurred.

Online Job Order System – refers to a web based system used in requesting services from ICT

Burn-in – refers to running a system or device for a period of time to ensure that all component parts of a PC are working properly.

Software – collection of computer programs and related data that provide the instructions telling a computer what to do.

Installation – step by step procedure in setting up either a hardware or software.

Emergency Problem – refers to a computer / peripheral problem that needs immediate response from the TSU Technician. This covers all computers that are connected to the Hospital Information System, Student Information System and HR-Payroll System.

2.5. RESPONSIBILITY

The Information and Communication Technology Director shall be responsible for the following:

 Implementation of this procedure  Evaluation, recommendation and approval of all major IT projects and services.

The Technical Support Unit (TSU) Head shall be responsible for the following:  Update of information to end users.  Proper implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance of computers.

The Information System Unit (ISU) Head shall be responsible for the following:  Update of information to end users.  Proper implementation of webpage and application, development, application administration and back up.

The Network Operations Unit (NOU) Head shall be responsible for the following:  Proper implementation of network cabling, server, configuration, system administration and support, data base back up and information security.

PC/Net support assigned as helpdesk performs the following:  Files documents, communication papers and equipment records  Updates the end-user on the status of the requested unit for repair  Checks the warranty of the equipment  Assigns Job Order to available Technical Support

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2.6. Job Order Requisition through Online Job Order

How to get an account  Visit the ICT Helpdesk for account activation or send an email to [email protected]  Email must contain the following information: Full name, DLSMHSI ID number, Department and Position Who can use the online job request?  Department Head or the assigned staff of the department

What jobs can be accommodated through Online Job Request?  All requests that need ICT services, specifically, concerns on hardware, software, telephone, internet connection, network cabling, application and web development, application administration and multimedia services. How to reach the in-charge  You may call the ICTD Helpdesk at local 1366

2.7. Online Job Order process flow

PROCESS FLOW PERSONS SUPPORTING RESPONSIBLE DOCUMENTS

1.0 1.0 End User’s Online Job Order Receiving of Request Unit Head

2.0 2.0 ICT Unit Heads: Policy Implementation ISU Process flow Work Instruction TSU Guidelines NOU

3.1 3.1 ICT Director Policy Recommendation and 3.0 Accomplish No Process flow ? Unit Heads Work Instruction

Guidelines

3.2

Yes

Refer to Purchasing Procedure

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3.2 Purchasing Head

4.0 4.0 End User’s Online JO Customer Evaluation Unit Head

5.0 5.0 Close / Online JO Documentation Documentation

2.8. DLSMHSI email account:

Email account shall be given to all enrolled students using Office365 as a platform with account format @my.dlshsi.edu.ph and to all probationary and regular employees of DLSMHSI using Google mail as a platform with the format @dlshsi.edu.ph)

Guidelines: Email account for freshmen students shall be created automatically based on the list of officially enrolled students from School Automate database.

ICT helpdesk shall disseminate the students’ email account three weeks after the official start of classes through the office of the respective college dean.

The email account for newly hired employees (probationary and regular), the HRM office shall send the list of employees to ICT as basis of the creation of an email account.

Resetting or changing of email password shall be done at the ICT helpdesk to ensure information security.

2.9. Student Email Login and Office 365 Installation (online MsWord, MsExcel, MsPPT, MsAccess)

Go to www.dlshsi.edu.ph Click on Student Email link on the lower left-hand corner of the page.

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Click the Access Student Account link. The page will redirect to Office 365 login page.

Enter the school email address. For email address and password dissemination, kindly proceed to ICT office and present your ID or registration form. Change your password as shown below.

Sample: [email protected] password: temporary

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Once signed in click on “Office 365” in the top left corner of the browser window.

Once the page loads you will see the button in the right hand top corner that says "Install Office 2016". Click that button. Other option is “Other Installs” link if your operating system is 32 bit or 64 bit file system depending on your system requirement.

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The latter part is MS Office activation. You will need to sign in using your student email

2.10. Policy and guidelines on the creation of Wi-Fi account and access to social media networking sites and other apps:

Wi-Fi account: 1.1) Pre-configured Wi-Fi account covers the following: students, unit heads, managers, medical consultants, medical residents, faculty members and top executives of DLSMHSI. Rank & File employees are required to submit a request letter duly approved by the immediate head and or Director/Dean/Administrator. 1.1.1) Pre-registration/configuration of account is based from the list of employees, students and Medical Residents coming from HRM office, The Registrar’s and Medical Director’s office respectively. Those who are not included in the list during the uploading of file and have no pre-configured account shall personally visit at the ICT office. 1.1.2) Only single account shall be given to each user and is usable to multiple devices one at a time. Additional account shall be requested and approved by the unit head/Director/Dean/Administrator thru a letter or online Job Order. 1.1.3) Guest account shall be given to visitors of DLSMHSI, outsource employees and MAC Doctor’s secretary subject for the approval of the respective Manager/Doctor of DLSMHSI. 1.1.3.1) Guest account shall automatically expire and is renewable upon the request of the immediate head thru a letter or online Job Order: 1.3.1.1) MAC Doctor’s Secretary –6 months expiration 1.3.1.2) Outsourced employees – 3 months expiration 1.3.1.3) Visitors, guest speakers , etc. - expiration depends on the number of days as requested by the Manager of DLSMHSI 1.1.4) To connect to myDLSMHSI network, the following naming convention shall be followed: 1.1.4.1) For Students and Medical Residents: Username: / password: Example: Student name: Juan A. De La Cruz / ID number: 2014-56789 Username: 201456789 / Password: Delacruz6789 Note: First letter of last name is in upper case ID number without dash (-) 1.1.4.2) For DLMHSI employees, Outsource and MAC Doctors’ Secretary: Username : / Password: Example: Name: Juan A. De La Cruz / Employee ID number: 1234 - 56789 Username: jadelacruz / Password: Delacruz123456789 Note: first letter of Last name is in uppercase ID number without dash (-) 1

ID number starts with 0s shall only input the positive integers (1,2,3,4….) example ID number 000123-456 , just input 123456. 1.1.4.3) For Visitors (Guest speaker, Auditors, etc): Username: Password :< requesting department_guest + date requested> Example: Requesting Department: Human Resource Management (HRM) Date Requested: March 4, 2020 (030420) Username: HRM_guest / Password: HRM_guest030420 1.1.5) Resetting of account: 1) To ensure data integrity, resetting of account shall be done regularly:  For employees (teaching and non-teaching) - every month of May, following the cycle of pre-configuration/registration of account. Refer to #1.1  For students – every month of February and month of September, following the cycle of pre-configuration/registration of account. Refer to #1.1. 2) Access to Facebook, YouTube and other social media networking sites: 2.1) All access to social media networking sites shall be through individual Wi-Fi account using mobile devices (cellphone, laptop, iPad, tablet, etc..). Access using desktop workstation is subject for the approval of the unit head / Director/Dean/Administrator through a letter or online Job Order. 3) Enforcement: To ensure strict implementation of this policy, the ICT Director shall periodically check the registered account versus the approved requests, official list of students and employees. 2.11. Multimedia Services Procedure

11.1 Help Desk Officer receives a filled out online Job Order Form / Reservation Form or a request letter addressed to the ICT Director. 11.2. The ICT Director acts on the request. 11.3. The Help Desk Officer informs the Multimedia Technician about the request. 11.4. The Multimedia Technician releases equipment, provides audio visual services, preventive, and corrective maintenance when needed.

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2.12. Preventive Maintenance Schedule:

12.1 For Health Informatics Laboratories, preventive maintenance shall be conducted every semestral or summer break.

Health Informatics Laboratories: Health Informatics Location Number of Number of Laboratory Computers Projectors

CM-HI Lab A 2/F CM bldg. 160 1 DLP (NP300XG)

CM-HI Lab B 2/F CM bldg. 160 1 DLP (NP300XG)

HI-Lab 3/F Romeo P. Ariniego, MD 50 1 DLP (NEC Library Services Bldg. V300W)

12.2 For all offices, preventive maintenance shall be conducted annually.

2.13. ICT Contact numbers:

Concerns Local Location Helpdesk 1366 ICTD, Basement of Angelo King Medical Research Center (AKMRC) Building Health Informatics Laboratory 1488 6th Floor, Wang Building Custodian Multimedia Services - Villarosa 1394 4th Floor, AKMRC Building Convention Hall

Technical Services Head 1366 ICTD, Basement of AKMRC Building

Network Operations Head 8008 Ground Floor of AKMRC Building

Information System Head 1362 ICTD, Basement of AKMRC Building

Apps/Web-Dev./HSI Admin 1364 ICTD, Basement of AKMRC Building

Director 6005 ICTD, Basement of AKMRC Building

2.14. References 15.1 Online Job Order Report 15.2 Manual, Work Instructions, and Guidelines 15.3 Purchasing general procedure for acquisition and contracts

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15.4 Property general procedure for registration and disposal of equipment

2.15. Attachments 16.1 List of Application programs 16.2 Network Diagram

2.16. Evaluation

The originator of the procedure along with the persons responsible in the procedure conduct assessment of the Information Communication Technology General Procedure on a yearly basis to ensure efficacy, accuracy and continual improvement

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SECTION 3

DLSMHSI FACILITIES

Campus facilities available for reservation

DLSMHSI encourages students to use campus facilities for social, cultural, and recreational activities.

1. The De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute Sports Complex

The De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute Sports Complex consists of a gymnasium, beach volleyball court, swimming pool, mini oval, and a football field.

1.1. De La Salle Animo Center is a multipurpose gymnasium with the size of 2,715.54 square meters. It has two full size basketball/volleyball courts and four (4) badminton courts. In addition to being an athletic venue, DLS Animo Center can

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also accommodate events such as concerts, graduation, seminars, conferences, etc. It has a spacious backstage with six (6) dressing rooms and it can accommodate 3,000 people.

2. Swimming Pool is situated across the Animo Center and measures 27 by 12 meters and is six (6) feet deep. It has eight (8) shower rooms and seven (7) changing cubicles. It serves as students’ venue for Physical Education classes as well as certificate programs for swimming. It is open every Monday to Saturday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

3. Beach Volleyball Court size is 12 meters wide and 19.4 meters long located at the back of the school dormitory and next to the swimming pool area. The playing court is ideal for training for those beach volleyball enthusiasts. It is available for booking for collegiate activities, sporting events, and team building activities.

4. Mini Oval & Football Field Adding to the list of facilities that the Institute made available for its students are the mini oval and football field situated at the Annex property. The field is equivalent to two (2) futsal areas while the mini oval length is 200 meters.

4.1.2 De La Salle Villarosa Convention Hall

The De La Salle Villarosa Convention Hall is a multi-function hall located at the 4th floor of the Angelo King Building. It is an ideal venue for business meetings, workshops, seminars, recitals and other social functions. It has a capacity of 500 for lecture-style seating and 300 for sit-down dining and it is equipped with audiovisual and basic sound facilities. The facility has a separate meeting room with a capacity of 25 ideals for small group meetings. It also has a pantry and guest lounge.

4.1.3 Pavilion & Executive Lounge

This is an open space facility located beside the De La Salle Animo Center. It can accommodate up to 80 people and is ideal for small group activities. Attached to it is the Executive Lounge, an air-conditioned room that can hold up to 30 persons and is perfect for small group activities.

4.1.4 Reservation Procedures & Guidelines

Users shall inquire with Ms. Carrie Anne Cuizon of the General Services Office at 481-8000 local 6012 for the availability of the facility on their desired day and time. If so, they shall fill-out a reservation form. The form shall be filed at least five (5) working days from their intended date of usage. Should the user desire to cancel the reservation, such shall be done at least two (2) working days from the intended date of usage.

Should any user fail to cancel a reservation within the period herein stated, he/she will be least prioritized in terms of reservation within the next two (2) months.

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Any equipment not available in the facility upon date of filing may be requested to the Facilities Management Officer. Should the required equipment be not available, the user may bring her/his own equipment provided that such is approved by the Director for General Services.

Should the user intend to put up booths, such must be approved by the Director for General Services.

Announcements and posters subject for posting shall first be approved by the Institutional Communications Office.

Cleanliness of the facility shall be maintained at all times.

Equipment’s brought in by the user shall be pulled out within twenty-four (24) hours after the activity. The General Services Office reserves the right to dispose or keep the said equipment’s upon the expiration of the given period.

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SECTION 4 In-Campus Dormitory

De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, in partnership with Dormbuilt, Inc. (DBI) has put up a residential housing facility which can accommodate 325 residents at any point in time. A biometric system monitors the ingress and egress of residents in the separate entrances for males and females.

DORMBUILT is a HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME that is safe, comfortable, convenient, and conducive to the academic and professional pursuits of its occupants. Located inside the campus at the back of the Wang Building and fronting the Animo Center, it boasts of 166 rooms classified into Single, Double, Triple, Quadruple and Economy rooms spread over two (2) four (4) – storey wings. All rooms are fully furnished with individual mattresses, clothes cabinets, study tables and chairs and equipped with an air-conditioner, a refrigerator and a bathroom water heater. Utility charges are based on individual sub-meter readings. All floors are provided a pantry with oven toasters, microwave ovens, and hot and cold mineral water dispensers. WIFI service is free of charge.

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Most importantly, a House Parent/ Resident Manager is always on hand to step into the shoes of parents/guardians if and when needed for urgent matters such as medical emergencies and for school activities when parents are needed but are unavailable.

A fire sprinkler system complements fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in every room. Security officers are on watch 24/7. Safety, security and peace of mind are invaluable - these are what Dormbuilt offers.

Section 5 Bulletin Boards

It is the privilege of recognized organizations and student councils to post announcements only in assigned bulletin boards and monitor displays.

Walls or windows should not be used for posting announcements.

Posters or notices may only be posted after the notice of the adviser, endorsed by the collegiate Dean/Vice Dean/Assistant Director to the Dean of The Student Affairs then to the Institutional Communications Office (ICO) for final approval and posting.

For video announcements (static or moving) which require use of collegiate or building monitor displays/televisions, the video must be studied, previewed, and approved by the Vice Dean/Assistant Director, The Student Affairs (TSA) and Institutional Communication Office (ICO) prior playing it publicly within the campus.

Students who post announcements (in any form and platform) without prior approval of these offices shall be dealt with accordingly.

The standard duration of all postings will depend on the time frame that the ICO will prescribe. It is the responsibility of the organization to remove its materials after the prescribed duration of posting.

Students caught defacing, mutilating, or removing posters within their valid period of posting shall be subjected to disciplinary sanctions and/or interventions. Presidents of organizations who do not remove posters at the prescribed time shall be guilty of a minor offense.

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SECTION 1

Lasallian Formation and Social Action Services

The Lasallian Formation and Social Action Office (LFSAO) is a unit under the Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission, Linkages and Advancement. LFSAO is primarily responsible for facilitating Lasallian Formation programs to all sectors and organize social action programs to contribute to the advancement of DLSMHSI mission and vision.

Objectives and Activities of the office:

To this end, we plan, organize, communicate the schedules, prepare the materials, implement and facilitate the Lasallian Formation modules to all sectors and others formation programs.

1. Formation Programs:

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a. Lasallian Formation Modules for the Students - LFSAO facilitates formation modules to students based on the ones prepared by the Lasallian Family Philippine District. We also facilitate a special module given to students with disciplinary action. c. Spiritual Formation - Aside from recollection and retreat provided by Campus Ministry Office and formation modules, LFSAO organizes Lasallian Faith Formation forum/conferences and Lasallian Sacred Circles. d. Promotion of the Lasallian Values, Vision-Mission, and Culture and Productivity Themes LFSAO prepares the Daily Lasallian Reflection and Prayer with Lasallian Guiding Principles (posted on DLSMHSI website), DasaLasalyano (prayers prepared for specific themes and/or intentions, posted on DLSMHSI Official FB page), Founder’s Spiritual Connection (composed of short quotes of St. La Salle; posted on DLSMHSI Official FB page), and organizing an institutional Lasallian and Bible Quiz Bee during Lasallian Mission Celebration (February).

2. Social Action Programs:

A. Advocacy Programs

a. Poverty Alleviation: - Lasallian Zero Extreme Poverty (LZEP) Program This is a movement with a fundamental goal of reducing extreme poverty from the lives of millions of Filipinos by the year 2030. As a collaborative effort of the DLSP-South Luzon Cluster, DLSMHSI and DLSU-D, will adopt a barangay as a way of addressing the poverty situation in the City of Dasmariñas. At the end of the 10-year ZEP Program, the Lasallian communities of DLSU-D and DLSMHSI will have contributed to the advancement of the lives of the adopted-barangay beneficiaries. - KARITONG (KAsama ka RITo sa misyONG Lasalyano) Lasalyano Project Karitong Lasalyano This is DLSMHSI’s Community Awareness Campaign for DLSP’s LZEP. The advocacy symbol, Our Lady of the Poor, shall visit the different colleges, departments, offices and units in DLSMHSI. There will be ecumenical prayers for the poor and for the success of the Lasallian Mission. Part of this project is to collect donations for the poor and victims of calamities. - Project FSC – Food Service for the Community This is in response to DLSP’s LZEP. Our beneficiary barangay shall be provided with the following: DLSUMC Dietician shall give training to those who will prepare the foods, sanitation and hygiene training, periodic check- up/medical mission, catechism, and budget for the food. The community will be the one to cook the food as a way of empowering the community. b. Good Governance Programs 3

. Boto Lasalyano (Voter’s Education/Candidate’s Forum) . EDSA Commemoration (February 25) . Lasallian Human Rights and Democracy Week (September) . Lasallian Guadalupe Project – Advocacy for the Unborn . Social Action Fora c. Youth-At-Risk: . Kkottongnae Philippines, Inc. – House of Sarang in Taguig City. d. Disaster Risk Reduction/Environment: . DRR Training . Relief Operations . Tree Planting . Yes to Tumbler Campaign (September1-October 4) . Season of Creation (September 1-October 4) . Coastal Clean-Up (September) e. Peace Advocacy . International Day of Peace (United Nations) and DLSMHSI Peace Pole Dedication Anniversary (September 21) . International Lasallian Days for Peace - Inter-Faith Prayer Service (September 21-October 21) . Lasallian Peace Art, Mandala Workshop for Peace (October) . Peace Building Program (April/May) . Drug Rehabilitation Program (Moral Recovery Program) . Red Wednesday (November)

B. Kalinga sa Barangay a. Gawad Kalinga: Piela (once a month) b. Coastal Area: Julugan and Capipisa, Tanza, Cavite c. Urban Area: Blessed Ville and Greensite Subd., Sampaloc 2, Dasmariñas City, Cavite

C. DLSMHSI Volunteer Program . The LFSA office provides opportunity for students to join different outreach and social action programs. . For inquiries, please visit LFSA FB page @dlsmhsilfsao or contact us at 481-8000 local 1393/6010

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SECTION 2

CAMPUS MINISTRY

The Campus Ministry Office is responsible for enabling the DLSMHSI community to experience the reality of a living faith in accordance with the Lasallian spirituality and the Catholic tradition and doctrines without discriminating other Christian traditions, faith, and cultures, as well as other non-Christian religion.

It implements programs which contribute to the holistic formation of the community in consultation with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission and Linkages by supporting Christian groups on campus, such as the Lasallian Youth Commission and other religious youth groups, providing time for prayer/worship on campus, conducting retreats and recollections, organizing campus ministry volunteers called SERVES, ecumenical gatherings and guiding and accompanying students in their spiritual journey and growth.

It builds a Christian community on campus by coordinating with the Deans from the different colleges and Director of the Special Health Sciences Senior High School regarding the CMO pastoral plan in order to respond to the religious and spiritual needs of each unit through communal celebrations like daily masses, devotions, reception of sacraments, celebration of the Word, and other para-liturgical services.

It creates a dynamic and communal atmosphere in the campus by providing venues for integration of life and faith through forums, symposia, sharing of the different voices of faith, audiovisual programs, and outreach activities.

Schedule of Devotion and Eucharistic Celebrations – The Holy Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament are celebrated at the Two Hearts of Jesus and Mary Chapel.

HOLY MASS 7:30 AM

Sunday 6:00 PM

7:15 PM

Monday to Saturday 6:00 AM

Monday to Friday 5:15 PM

Saturday 5:30 PM

CONFESSIONS Monday to Friday 4:30 PM

Saturday 5:00 PM

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Sunday 5:30 PM

HOLY HOUR / BENEDICTION / NOVENA 1ST Friday of the Month 4:00 PM

Our Mother of Perpetual 5:00 PM Help (Wednesday)

Two Hearts of Jesus and 5:00 PM Mary (Friday)

De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute conscientiously takes upon itself the mission of providing human and Christian education to all those entrusted to its care. In particular, the school adheres to the following principles of Lasallian education:

“Lasallian education is a mission and ministry at the service of God, the church and society, and directed towards integral human and Christian development and liberation.

“Lasallian education is marked by zeal: the whole-hearted giving of oneself to the service of others, in gratuity and generosity, in creativity and fortitude, in compassion and commitment.

“Lasallian education is exercised as a communion in mission marked by fraternal spirit which enables all sectors of the school community and all those who support its work to collaborate in educating towards a world that is more humane, more just and more fraternal, a world where no one is excluded from the banquet of life.

“Lasallian education forms disciples and citizens, prophets and professionals who bring the transforming power of the Gospel to bear on culture and on every human endeavor in order to realize God’s kingdom of truth, justice, love and peace.”

(An excerpt from the Lasallian Guiding Principles on Lasallian Education in the Philippines)

Lasallian education in the health sciences is imbued with Reverence for Life. This Lasallian core value is unique to this Institution since we educate students to become health professionals and provide health care services to patients.

Through its programs, the Lasallian Formation and Social Action Office responds to the call of providing opportunities that lead to the fulfillment of the aforementioned mission. Modules have been designed in consideration of the students’ contexts and perceived needs. With the foundational Principles of Lasallian Formation as framework, basics of Lasallian spirituality are shared and reflected upon as the lives of Saints John Baptist de La Salle and Miguel Febres Cordero are presented. The formation programs hope to instill 6

in the students their role and responsibility to be part of and continue with the mission, becoming “disciples, citizens, prophets and professionals” willing to be at the service of God, the Church and society.

Further, it is envisioned that as students advance in the ladder, module content shall be appropriated such that they grow as well in the knowledge of the teachings of the Church, Lasallian writings, relevant materials and documents of the Lasallian family in the district and in the world.

The following themes unfold the very objectives of the modules, recollections and retreats:

Special Health Sciences Senior High School: Grade 11 : Honoring Human Experiences: God's Consoling Grade 12 : Jesus Is With Me in My Decisions

Undergraduate Students:

1st Yr. College : I Am Called to be Healed 2nd Yr. College : I Am Blessed to Serve 3rd Yr. College : I Am Broken with and for Others

Retreat (Graduating Students):

4th Yr. / 5th Yr. College / Clinical Clerk : I am Given for Reverence of Life

Coaches and Athletes: Lasallian Modules Scholars: Lasallian Modules Student Leaders: Lasallian Modules on Leadership

NOTE: Attendance in all Lasallian formations, seminars, recollections and retreats is compulsory and is a requirement for graduation. Recollections are conducted in one whole day. Retreats are conducted in two (2) days.

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De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute acknowledges the importance of autonomy in student leadership and governance. In this regard, the Institution recognizes student councils, which act as the voice of students in upholding their rights and welfare.

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The Institutional Student Council

1. De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute’s - Institutional Student Council that shall be hereafter referred to as the ISC. 2. The ISC is the supreme student organization of the Institute, the power of which emanates from the student body. It shall be the sole, unified, autonomous, and democratic representative body of all the students of DLSMHSI. 8

3. The ISC shall have an Executive Board and a Legislative Assembly. 4. The ISC shall recognize the importance of the Institution’s Mission Statement. The Mission Statement shall serve as the guide of the ISC in achieving the collective interest of the student body. The ISC believes that the collective effort of the student body is the key to the attainment of this Mission Statement. 5. The ISC is founded on the principles of representation, participatory democracy, decentralization, collaborative efforts, and cooperation with other sectors of the Lasallian community, accountability, unity, and efficiency and efficacy in the delivery of services to the students. 6. The ISC shall value academic freedom, humaneness, professionalism, competence, assertiveness, justice and equality regardless of age, sex, nationality, religious belief, and political affiliations. 7. The prime duty of the ISC is to uphold the rights and promote the welfare of the students as embodied in the Philippine Constitution and the Article IV (Bill of Rights) of the ISC Constitution appended in this handbook. 8. The ISC shall promote the physical, intellectual, sociocultural, and spiritual well-being of the students. 9. The ISC shall recognize the vital role of students in nation-building, hence, shall encourage all students to be aware of and be sensitive to the universal needs of their time, most especially to those that are medical and/or health-related in nature. 10. The ISC shall cultivate critical thinking and initiative amongst the student body, and encourage the utilization of their knowledge, skills, and resources to contribute to social transformation. 11. The ISC shall help foster a progressive and innovative Academic Institution through a collaborative involvement with the Administration in matters concerning the student body. 12. The ISC shall promote the efforts that shall work towards genuine freedom and democracy. 13. The ISC shall encourage accredited organizations and other sectoral organizations to promote the welfare of the students. 14. The ISC shall pursue an independent stand, not dictated by any other sector aside from the students. 15. The ISC shall establish and maintain relevant linkages with various offices, sectoral and cause-oriented groups within and outside of the Institute, as well as with other student councils. 16. The ISC shall pursue the highest standard of Lasallian education that is moral and ethical, well informed, holistic, nationalistic, socially relevant, transformative, and people-oriented. 17. The ISC shall renounce instruments of violence, exploitation, oppression, and corruption, in whatever form as policies, activities, and/or any other undertakings that are contrary to the rules and regulations of the Institute and/or the Philippine Constitution. 9

18. The ISC shall adopt and implement a policy of public disclosure of all its transactions involving the interest of the student body.

SECTION 2

The Executive Board of the ISC

1. The Executive Board, hereafter referred to as EB, shall be the highest governing body and representative authority of the ISC. 2. The ISC - EB shall be composed of: 1. The ISC President; 2. The ISC Vice President (VP) for Academics; 3. The ISC VP for Internal Activities; 4. The ISC VP for Operations and Logistics; 5. The ISC VP for Finance; 6. The ISC VP for Publicity and Mobilization; 7. The ISC VP for Advocacy and Social Transformation; 8. The ISC VP for External Relations; and 9. The ISC Executive Secretary 3. The powers, duties, and responsibilities of the ISC - EB are as follows: 1. To uphold and enforce the provisions stated in the ISC Constitution and By- Laws; 2. To outline and enforce the basic policies that shall facilitate the enactment of its duties and responsibilities; 3. To facilitate discussion on relevant national, sectoral, and institutional issues, academic-related matters, programs, and projects to be presented to the College Presidents; 4. To ensure fair, efficient, and effective representation in all Institutional Committees that directly or indirectly involve the students; and 5. To create Ad-hoc Committees as may be necessary in the enactment of its duties and responsibilities.

SECTION 3

The Legislative Assembly

1. The Legislative Assembly, hereafter referred to as LA, shall be the highest policy- making body of the ISC. The legislative power shall be vested in the LA, with the exception of that reserved to the student body through the provisions of initiative and referendum. 2. The LA shall be composed of: 1. The ISC VP for Operations and Logistics as the “Presiding Officer”;

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2. All LA Representatives elected per year level in each college unless otherwise stated; and 3. The ISC Executive Secretary 3. The LA shall be concerned with discussing and deciding on the following matters: 1. Integral policies, existing operations, projects, and programs; 2. Resolutions on curricular and extracurricular matters; 3. Resolutions on Institutional, sectoral and national issues, especially those that are medical and/or health-related in nature; 4. Budget allocation of the ISC as presented by the VP for Finance; 5. Creation of standing and Ad-hoc committees whose functions shall be determined by the assembly; 6. Approval of the Election Code to be adopted by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC); 7. Approval of the ISC House Rules; and 8. Approval of appointed ISC officers for elected positions

SECTION 4

College Student Councils

1. The College Student Council, hereafter referred to as CSC, shall be composed of elected students of each respective college. 2. The CSC shall have an Executive Board and a Legislative Assembly. 3. The CSC Executive Board, hereafter referred to as CSC - EB, shall be the highest governing body and representative authority of each respective college. 4. The CSC – EB* shall be composed of: 1. CSC President; 2. CSC VP for Academics; 3. CSC VP for Activities (Internal); 4. CSC VP for Activities (External); 5. CSC VP for Operations and Logistics; 6. CSC VP for Finance; 7. CSC VP for Publicity and Mobilization; 8. CSC VP for Advocacy and Social Transformation; 9. CSC Executive Secretary; 10. Batch Representatives; and 11. Three (3) ISC Representatives from which the ISC Executive Board and Legislative Assembly shall be elected. *In addition to the above, the College of Medicine has a VP for External Relations.

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SECTION 5

Circle of Student Councils

1. The Circle of Student Councils shall be composed of all CSC Presidents in each college and their Executive Secretaries. 2. The Circle of Student Councils shall serve as an advisory body to the ISC President, but without any executive or legislative functions. 3. The ISC President shall serve as the “Presiding Officer” of the Circle of Student Councils. 4. The Circle of Student Councils shall be formed: 1. To facilitate dissemination of policies and programs formulated by the ISC and The Student Affairs; 2. To suggest projects, programs, and actions to the ISC regarding national, sectoral, and Institutional academic and socio-political issues; 3. To gather feedback on the projects, programs, actions being undertaken by the council; and 4. To assess the performance of the ISC and recommend the necessary steps to further attain its objectives

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SECTION 1 The Commission on Elections

1. The election of officers of the Institutional Student Council and College Student Councils, both the Executive Board and the Legislative Assembly, shall be handled by a student electoral board, hereby referred to as the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

2. The COMELEC shall be composed of:  One (1) Chairperson;  Two (2) Commissioners;  One (1) Secretary;  One (1) Auditor; and  Two (2) student representatives from each college (except, when the election is collegiate)

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3. The student election shall be supervised by any of the following:  The Chairperson of Student Development and Activities Department of The Student Affairs;  The Dean of The Student Affairs; and  The faculty adviser of the student council (for collegiate student election) or the Vice Dean of the respective college (for collegiate student election).

4. For the ISC election, the COMELEC members shall be appointed by the Dean of The Student Affairs, or any duly recognized representative.

5. For collegiate student elections, the COMELEC members shall be appointed by the Vice Dean of the respective college. The appointed COMELEC members shall elect amongst themselves the Chairperson, Commissioners, Secretary, and Auditor. This shall be facilitated by the Chair of Student Development and Activities Department of The Student Affairs.

6. The COMELEC officers shall have the following qualifications:  must have been a student in the Institution for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the appointment.  must have not been found guilty of committing any major offense as defined in the Institutional Student Handbook.  must have obtained a GWA of eighty percent (80%) or higher, with no failing grades in any subject enrolled in the semester immediately preceding the appointment.  must not be an officer of higher position from any student group accredited by the Institution.  must be able to serve as a COMELEC officer for at least one (1) academic year.\ and must have one (1) year residency remaining in the Institution, unless otherwise dismissed.  must be able to submit the following requirements: o Accomplished information form o Certificate of Good Moral Character from The Student Affairs o Three (3) 2 in. x 2 in. ID pictures o Certified True Copy of Grades including the last semester attended o Photocopy of current semester’s (or trimester’s) registration form from The Registrar 7. The COMELEC shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:  To uphold and faithfully implement the Student Council Election Code passed by the Legislative Assembly;

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 To formulate and promulgate rules, regulations, and policies implementing the provisions of the Student Council Election Code, which the COMELEC is mandated to enforce and administer;  To exercise jurisdiction and decide overall contests relating to all elections, returns, qualifications or disqualifications of the elective officials and political parties, and determination of the number and location of polling places;  To appoint COMELEC officials;  To handle the registration of voters (when needed);  To penalize or disqualify candidate/s and/or political party/ies;  To initiate effective measures that would ensure maximum student participation in the electoral process and carry out continuing and systematic campaigns through publications and other media; and  To educate and fully inform the students about elections, procedures, decisions, and other matters relative to the work and duties of the COMELEC and the necessities of voting. 8. The term of office of the COMELEC officer shall be one (1) academic year. Its commencement shall concur with the term of office of the Institutional and College Student Council officers as defined in the ISC Constitution. 9. An appointed COMELEC officer shall be ineligible for candidacy in any elected ISC or CSC position for the school year in which the student is appointed into office. 10. All COMELEC officers are entitled to reappointment subject to the qualifications stated herein.

SECTION 2

Qualifications of Candidates and Requirements for Candidacy

1. A student who wishes to become a candidate:

 Must be a bona fide student of DLSMHSI and must have been in the Institution for at least (1) year immediately preceding the election;  Must be a regular student;  Must have obtained a GWA of eighty percent (80%) or higher, with no failing grades in any subject enrolled in the semester immediately preceding the election; and  Must not have been found guilty of committing any major offense as defined in the Institutional Student Handbook; 2. Students may be allowed to form groups whose purpose is to improve the efficiency of information dissemination during the election period. These groups shall be considered political parties, which shall be established only during the period from the filing of candidacy to the declaration of elected officers.

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3. The name of the political parties must not represent any sectoral, political, or any religious groups and must be screened and approved by the COMELEC. The use of previous names of the political parties is prohibited to prevent familiarity among students and give chance to the current aspiring student leaders to make their own name. 4. The candidate, independent or running under the banner of a political party, shall submit within the period for filing of candidacy to the COMELEC the following requirements:  Two (2) copies of candidacy form with two (2) recent copies of 2 in. x 2 in. ID pictures;  Certificate of Good Moral Character from The Student Affairs;  Certified True Copy of Grades including the last semester attended;  Recommendation letter from any faculty member and/or guidance counselor of the respective college;  Photocopy of current semester’s (or trimester’s) registration form from The Registrar;  Proposed name, objectives and end-goals of the candidate’s political party; and  Other necessary documents set by the COMELEC to substantiate any of the above-mentioned requirements 5. Aspiring candidates shall personally submit their requirements to The Student Affairs (for ISC election), or the Office of the Vice Dean of the respective college (for collegiate elections). Incomplete applications for candidacy shall not be processed.

SECTION 3

Campaign and Election Periods

1. The COMELEC shall be convened not earlier than the first week of classes during the Second Semester, but not later than the final examination week of the same semester of every academic year. 2. The COMELEC shall announce the dates of the filing of candidacy, the election, and the ISC ratification meeting not later than five (5) working days after the COMELEC is convened. 3. The following must be observed during election campaigning:  Candidates for office are responsible for familiarizing with and following relevant Institutional policies.  Candidates may not begin campaigning until the period is set by the COMELEC.  Room-to-room campaign shall be allowed but only with the expressed approval in writing from the Vice Dean/Assistant Director and faculty concerned and for a maximum of ten (10) minutes at the beginning or end of class periods. Proximity of

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one classroom to the next must be observed, hence, campaign paraphernalia must not disturb in any ways the ongoing classes within radius. No outsiders nor non-college mates will be allowed to reinforce the said campaign.  Libelous or slanderous campaigning is not permitted. It is considered a major offense as gross misconduct.  No person may personally or through any agent intimidate, harass, use, or threaten the use of force, violence, or restraint in order to compel or induce any person to vote, or abstain from voting for a particular candidate.  No campaigning may take place at any polling location during polling hours on election days, nor may any campaign material be present at a polling location during polling hours on election days.  Violations of these rules may result in disqualification upon the discretion of the COMELEC.  In general, the election should be conducted in a manner that will inculcate respect, honesty, promote a sense of fairness and observe ethical principles. 4. The election shall begin at least twenty (20) days after the end of the filing of candidacy period. 5. The COMELEC shall count the votes received by each candidate in an election within twenty-four (24) hours of the close of the student election.

SECTION 4

Ratification of Election Results

1. The COMELEC Chairperson must present the results of the election, together with any problems and/or unusual circumstances encountered during the course of the election, at a joint meeting with the outgoing Institutional Student Council or College Student Council, whichever is applicable. This must be supervised by the Dean of The Student Affairs or duly appointed representative (for the ISC elections), or the Vice Dean of the respective college (for collegiate elections). 2. The results of the elections shall not be official unless ratified by way of a majority vote (fifty percent plus one) of the council at the joint meeting. 3. Once ratified, the candidate with the highest number of votes for each position shall be declared the officer-elect effective the following academic year. 4. The declaration of elected officers shall take place not later than 48 hours after the ratification of election results, unless a valid petition or electoral complaint is received within the aforementioned period.

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SECTION 5

Postponement, Failure, and Resumption of Elections

1. Elections may be postponed in the event of any of the following:  Uncontained violence  Natural calamities  Any man-made accidents  Valid petition from any party to postpone elections as determined by the COMELEC. 2. If on account of force majeure, violence, fraud, or any similar causes on the Election Day, the COMELEC shall declare failure of elections on the basis of a duly signed petition by any interested parties and student after due notice and hearing. 3. Resumption of elections shall be not more than ten (10) working days after the time of postponement or declaration of failure of elections.

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The Institution allows active participation of students in the fulfillment of its vision and mission. In this regard, it recognizes student activities to supplement and facilitate a more meaningful experience for students in addition to the regular classroom instructional programs that accord with specific degree program requirements. It recognizes student activities that broaden the learning opportunities of students and allow them a feel of the real world. Therefore, it encourages students to participate in co-curricular and extra- curricular activities as part of a well-balanced academic training either physically or online and in-campus or off-campus.

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SECTION 1

Classification of Student Activities

A. Co-curricular activities include: 1. Educational tours or field trips; 2. Participation and/or attendance in degree program–related events; and 3. Field study, experiential learning, or related learning experience B. Extra-curricular activities include: 1. Faith-centered or mission-based activities; 2. Conventions, seminars, conferences, symposiums, or trainings; 3. Teambuildings; 4. Volunteer works including peer helper programs, relief operations, community outreach, and immersion; 5. Advocacy projects and campaigns; 6. Participation in sports activities; and 7. Competitions; Note: to include off-campus activities found in OFFyouGOform and OFFyouGOhigh, acknowledging CHED memorandum Order No 63 Series of 2017 and DepEd Order No 66 Series of 2017, respectively.

SECTION 2

General Directives

1. The activities shall not be in conflict with DLSMHSI’s Vision-Mission statements, and the academic demands of the students. 2. Extra-curricular activities shall not take precedence over any academic pursuit. 3. No extra-curricular activity shall be scheduled during the predetermined examination week and at least three (3) days before/after any examinations in major/professional subjects. 4. Transactions/appointments with student leader/appointed student - project head/organization representative must not be scheduled during class/laboratory hours to prevent interference to student’s academics.

SECTION 3

Funding of Activities

1. No collection shall be made for any activity unless the Dean of The Student Affairs is rightfully informed and approves of the collection. 1. Collection of membership fees must be clearly stated in the organization’s constitution and by-laws and approved by the faculty adviser, College Dean/Vice Dean, and Dean of The Student Affairs. 2. An annual budget, together with a breakdown of expenses, shall be presented to The Student Affairs and the student members. 2. Student councils and/or student organizations are not allowed to enter into contracts, sponsorships and/or MOAs with any third party supplier. 21

1. Only the College Dean or Dean of The Student Affairs, the Vice Chancellor for Academics, and the President may enter into any agreement on behalf of any of the recognized student government and/or student organizations. 2. Suppliers and sponsorships must be approved prior to engagement with them.

3. Recognized student councils and organizations can only use a maximum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the council/organization’s annual budget to undertake the fund-raising activity. 1. The activity must be approved by the faculty adviser, College Dean/Vice Dean, and Dean of The Student Affairs. 2. A breakdown of projected expenses and income must be submitted together with the Activity/Project Proposal Form.

SECTION 4

Fund-Raising Activities

1. All fund-raising activities of the Institution shall undergo clearing and approval process to ensure that goals are aligned with the Vision-Mission of the Institution. 2. The fund-raising activity must be able to contribute to the realization of the Institution’s resource generation priorities:  Scholarship  Charity services  Youth-at-risk  Calamity  Environment  Outreach 3. In case of a fund-raising activity for a non-stock or non-profit organization, the partner- institution must be registered with the SEC.  The partnership must be duly recognized by the College Dean or the Dean of The Student Affairs, the Vice Chancellor for Academics, and the President.  The student council/organization must submit supporting documents that specify donation of proceeds to the partner-institution. 4. Before the fund-raising activity, the student council/organization must fill out the following forms from the Institutional Advancement and Linkages (Room 8107 Ground floor, Wang Building):  Institutional Resource Generation Proposal and Approval Form  Resource Generation Budget and Sponsor Proposal Template 5. Fully accomplished forms must be submitted at least sixty (60) days prior to the activity. These must be signed by the Proponent, Faculty Adviser/Unit Head, and Dean/Director. 6. After the activity, all student councils/organizations are required to submit duly accomplished Post Fund-Raising Project (Evaluation) Report Form to the Institutional Planning and Development, Advancement and Management Unit and The Student Affairs. 7. The student councils/organizations may collaborate with other recognized DLSMHSI student councils/organizations to help augment their budget. 22

8. A memorandum of agreement between the parties must be approved by the faculty advisers and noted by the college deans before submission and approval to The Student Affairs.

SECTION 5

Sale of Tickets

1. Sale of tickets must be approved and controlled by the Dean of The Student Affairs before any student council/organization is allowed to sell tickets to any student. 2. A digital layout or prototype must be approved by the Institutional Communications Office (ICO) in order to prevent misuse or misrepresentation of the Institution. Patron’s information/data to be asked/disclosed during ticket selling must comply Data Policy Act/Policy of the Institution. 3. If the ticket asks for cell phone number and/or email address or any contact details of patron/buyer, the organizer must contact the winner during or after immediate draw to receive the prize/gift. The organizing committee must be clear with drawing policy regarding attendance-requirement prior period of draw if presence of winner is deemed essential most especially ticket-drawing for the grand prize. 4. Period of sale shall be limited to a maximum of eight (8) weeks. 5. Tickets to be sold must be regulated and controlled through a running-number. 6. For concerts, student activity form inclusive of selling of ticket-proposal must be approved first by Vice-Dean/Asst. Director/Dean/Director if collegiate/senior high council is the host or organizing committee; with approval coming from Chair of SDAD; Dean of The Student Affairs; VCA; ICO; General Services and other units concerned prior ticket selling most especially if the host/organizing committee entertains outsiders (non-DLSMHSI students/employees) as patrons or guests. It is a must to convene a meeting prior approval or disapproval of project proposal (most especially for concert).

SECTION 6

Raffles

1. A representative from The Student Affairs must be present during the drawing of winners. 2. A list of the names and contact information of the winners must be submitted to The Student Affairs as part of the Post-Activity Report. Copies of the Acknowledgement Receipts of the winners must also be submitted to The Student Affairs. 3. A detailed report of the funds spent and raised must be submitted to The Student Affairs not later than two (2) weeks after the end of the sale of raffle tickets.

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SECTION 7

Approval of Student Activities

1. All recognized student councils and organizations are required to submit complete documents pertaining to their activities four (4) weeks to not less than three (3) working days prior to the proposed schedule of the event.  Activity Form/Student Activity Form  Project Proposal Form (with Budget Proposal)  OFFyouGOform for DLSMHSI – Graduates (i.e. CM, MAN) & Undergraduates and OFFyouGOhigh for DLSMHSI-SHSSHS (for Off-Campus Activities, see SECTION 9) 2. All forms must be duly approved and signed by the project head, organization/council president, faculty adviser, College Dean/Vice Dean before they are submitted to The Student Affairs. 3. The Chair of Student Development and Activities Department may, upon evaluation, request for other supplemental documents as deemed necessary. 4. Marketing materials for the proposed activity must be approved by the ICO and submitted to The Student Affairs.  The approved materials, together with the Activity and/or Project Proposal Form, must be submitted to The Student Affairs before the materials are reproduced in large quantities. 5. Incomplete documents shall not be processed by the Chair of Student Development and Activities Department. 6. When the activity or project gets the final approval from the Dean of The Student Affairs, the requesting party (student council/organization) shall be responsible for retrieving their approved documents. 7. No party shall be allowed to proceed in reserving venues, transportation, etc. without the prior approval coming from The Student Affairs.

SECTION 8

Use of Facilities for In-Campus Activities

1. An approved activity either by the student councils or accredited student organizations will not be charged in the utility cost for the use of a facility if it is used within hours of operations.  Students shall be responsible in the reservation of the venue. They must secure and accomplish the Room Reservation Form from The Registrar at least three (3) working days prior to the use of the venue. Use of room shall be subjected to the approval of reservation and the availability of the room.  Students must request in writing and secure corresponding permit from the General Services when the activity will extend beyond 8:00 p.m. or fall on a weekend.  When the activity will extend beyond 8:00 p.m. or fall on a weekend, students must also submit to The Student Affairs a signed Faculty Conforme together with duly notarized Parent’s/Guardian’s Conforme and a copy of 24

parent’s/guardian’s ID with 3 specimen signatures and contact numbers. If the guardian (e.g. dorm owner/landlady/landlord or personnel) is not biologically related to student, the signatory must include the relationship to student in the Conforme and a letter or note that the parent assigns this person as student’s guardian. 3. No student activity shall be allowed when classes are suspended or during declared holidays. 2. Student councils and recognized organizations have the privilege to post their announcements in assigned bulletin boards.  Announcements shall be posted only on bulletin boards and official web/social media page approved by both TSA and CIETI (Check forms from CIETI). Walls or windows should not be used for posting announcements.  Posters or notices may only be posted after being endorsed by the adviser and the College Dean to the Dean of The Student Affairs, then to the ICO for final approval and posting.  It is the responsibility of the organization to remove its materials after the prescribed duration of posting.

SECTION 9

Off-Campus Activities

1. An off-campus activity must have the endorsement of the College Dean and the approval of the Dean of The Student Affairs (see SECTION7).  A faculty member must always accompany students in all off-campus trips/activities. There must be a minimum of one (1) faculty member for every 35 to 50 students. The accompanying faculty member/s shall sign and submit a Faculty Conforme Form (as one of the attachments of OFFyouGOform and OFFyouGOhigh) to The Student Affairs. The faculty member shall also ask The Student Affairs regarding OFFyouGOform’s complete requirements in pursuant to CHED Memo # 63, s. 2017 and OFFyouGOhigh’s complete guidelines and requirements as pursuant to DepEd Order # 66, s. 2017 which both serve as compliance prior, during, and after off-campus activity. The OFFyouGOform is for all programs across colleges to include College of Medicine and MAN (Check for exemptions) while OFFyouGOhigh is for off- campus co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of Grade 11 and 12 of DLSMHSI-SHSSHS.  Transportation services must be coordinated with the Office of the Director for General Services. In case the school transportation is not available, outsourced transportation shall be provided by the school-accredited transportation company (Check OFFyouGOform and OFFyouGOhigh). 2. For CURRICULAR-TYPE (Check list in both forms) of off-campus activity, a duly signed Faculty Conforme, notarized Parent/Guardian Conforme must be duly accomplished and submitted together with the Student Activity and/or Project Proposal Form four (4) working weeks these shall be forwarded to CHEDRO for approval fifteen (15) working days prior egress. Acknowledgement and approval form CHEDRO is necessary. Whereas, for NON-CURRICULAR type, attachments and requirements must be duly 25

submitted with the Student Activity and/or Project Proposal Form four (4) working weeks to not later than three (3) working days prior to the proposed schedule of the event. The latter shall include, but not limited to, the following as attachments:  Official Letter of Invitation and Minutes of the Meeting  Acknowledgment/Coordination Letter or similar correspondence with the Local Government Unit (or Non-Government Office)  Site Map/Destination(if applicable) with Ocular Visit report  Risk Assessment Form/Emergency Preparedness Plan  List of Participants (with contact number)  Faculty Conforme/Personnel-in-Charge  Duly signed and notarized Parent’s/Guardian’s Conforme  Medical Clearance and Medical Kit from the Health and Safety Unit  Accident Insurance  Approved Fees/Funds  Mobility of Students  Activities prior, during, after off-campus activity (Check list in OFFyouGOform/OFFyouGOhigh)

3. Additional documents may be required depending on the type of off-campus activity being co-curricular or extra-curricular. 3. The off-campus activity shall be announced at least one month before the scheduled date. 3. An orientation/briefing shall be conducted to concerned students, faculty, parents and other stakeholders prior to the activity.  A documentation of the proceedings of the orientation must be submitted to The Student Affairs.  Information materials shall be given to the students.

SECTION 10

Post-Activity Requirements

1. The student council/organization shall conduct a post-activity discussion (debriefing) and reflection after an activity. 2. The following documents must be submitted to The Student Affairs not later than ten (10) working days after the activity:  Brief Summary of the Activity  Activity Photo Album (including digital copies with appropriate label)  Financial Report  Student Reflections  Summary of Post-Evaluation (Check Post-Activity Requirements of TSA-SDAD)

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Section 1 ENGAGE

Official Publication of DLSMHSI The Student Affairs Engage is the official Institutional Student Publication under the direct guidance and supervision of The Student Affairs (TSA).

VISION As the official institutional student-led newspaper/magazine and as part of the Lasallian community, it will strive to deliver unprejudiced news, issues, and events that are relevant to the Institution and the nation, as well. It will also engage students in health and advocacy promotion, and in participation in discussions concerning national issues.

MISSION As the official institutional student publication, Engage aims to: 1. Deliver relevant news and issues in the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute from an unbiased viewpoint; 2. Provide unprejudiced information to the students regarding national, regional, and institutional issues; 3. Promote campus journalism that is fair and just; 4. Serve as the voice of the students and other DLSMHSI constituents; 5. Nurture the DLSMHSI students’ creative and journalism skills; and 6. Provide a medium to exercise and promulgate the Lasallian core values.

THE EDITORIAL BOARD The Editorial Board will consist of the following positions, which will be open to all students of the DLSMHSI:

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. 1 Editor-in-Chief . 1 Managing Editor for Internal Affairs . 1 Managing Editor for External Affairs . 2 Copyreaders (1 for English News and 1 for Filipino News) . 1 Proof-reader (for Literary Articles) . 2 News Editors . 2 Feature Editors . 1 Entertainment SECTION Editor . 2 Layout Artists . 2 Illustrators . 2 Photojournalists . 1 Photo Editor . 1 Adviser

Section 2

APPLICATION PROCESS

An applicant who aspires to be an official member of ENGAGE Editorial Board (hereunto also referred as Editorial Staff) shall be required to attend the General Orientation to be organized by the ISC VP for Publicity and Mobilization. Applicant shall submit an application form together with other requirements set forth in the succeeding section. The prospective Editorial Staff shall be subjected to evaluation, which includes review of submitted works and/or interview as deemed necessary by the ISC VP for Publicity and Mobilization and the Chair of the Student Development and Activities Department. The Editorial Staff shall be announced at least two weeks after the start of the regular enrolment period. Once selected as official Editorial Staff, he/she shall be required to comply with the General Guiding Principles for Responsible Campus Journalism in De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute at all times.

REQUIREMENTS

 WRITER An applicant who aspires to be a writer for Engage must submit the following articles: One (1) Feature article of at least 300 words, the topic of which shall be given on the day of the General Orientation; and One (1) News article with at least 250 words about any event in the DLSMHSI held on the previous Academic Year. Freshman students may submit News article about the Lasallian Assembly, Freshman Orientation, etc.

1. The articles must include a title and be submitted as separate Microsoft document (*.docx) files having the initials as the filename (e.g., SBM-feature.docx; SBM- news.docx). Note: Do not include the author’s name in the article. The ISC and the TSA shall not use the article without due permission.

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Each article shall be evaluated based on the following criteria: . Content 40% . Grammar 30% . Organization 20% . Creativity 10%

 LAYOUT ARTIST

1. An applicant who aspires to be a layout artist for Engage must submit the following: . One (1) layout spread; . One-page News layout; and . One-page Feature layout.

2. All articles for layout shall be sent to you’re the authors’ respective emails on the General Orientation.

3. initials as the filename (e.g., SBM-spread.pdf, SBM-news.pdf, SBM-feature.pdf).

4. Submitted layouts shall be evaluated based on the following criteria: . Creativity and Presentation 50% . Orderliness 50%

ILLUSTRATOR

1. An applicant who aspires to be an illustrator for Engage must submit the following: . One (1) cover art, the theme of which shall be given on the General Orientation; . One (1) editorial cartoon. The editorial article shall be sent to the applicant through email on the General Orientation. 2. A maximum of two (2) additional artworks (cover arts, cartoons, illustrations, etc.) may be submitted for further evaluation.

3. Applicant who shall submit illustrations with intent to damage reputation, incite violence, and overall misrepresent the Lasallian institution shall automatically be disqualified and subjected to appropriate disciplinary action/s consistent with the rules and regulations of the Institution.

4. The illustrations must be submitted in *.jpeg format with the illustrator’s initials as the filename (e.g., SBM-cover.jpeg, SBM-cartoon [1], SBM-cartoon [2], etc.). Note: Do not sign the artwork nor affix the illustrator’s name in any of the submitted artworks. The ISC and TSA shall not use these photos without due permission.

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PHOTOJOURNALIST

1. An applicant who aspires to be a photojournalist for Engage must submit the following requirements: . Two (2) photos about Student Life and Lasallian Pride; . Corresponding captions for your photos.

2. A maximum of two (2) additional photos may be submitted for further evaluation.

3. The photojournalist shall be responsible for obtaining appropriate consent of the subject. Rules and regulations in media use shall apply.

4. The photos may be enhanced or edited in order to achieve the desired mood or effect of the photos. Composites are allowed provided that these are creatively manipulated.

5. Applicant who shall submit images taken or enhanced with intent to damage reputation, incite violence, and overall misrepresent the Lasallian institution shall automatically be disqualified and subjected to appropriate disciplinary action/s consistent with the rules and regulations of the Institution.

6. The photos must be submitted in *.tiff, *.raw, or *.jpeg with a minimum resolution of 72 pixels/inch and with photojournalist’s initials as the filename (e.g., SBM- StudentLife.jpeg, SBM-LasallianPride.jpeg, etc.). Note: Do not include watermark in the photos. The ISC and TSA shall not use these photos without due permission.

REMINDERS

1. Application requirements must be emailed through engage.dlshsi@gmail. com with a subject line of [Your Surname] – [Position] (e.g., Mata – Writer) on/before the announced deadline. 2. The passing score for every submitted requirement, whichever is applicable, is 75%. The applicant must have a passing score in at least fifty percent (50%) plus one of the corresponding evaluators. 3. Evaluators (except for the Chair of the Student Development and Activities Unit and the VP for Publicity and Mobilization) shall blindly assess all requirements to eliminate bias. 4. The submission of requirements is a prerequisite for the final interview. An applicant shall not proceed without complete requirements.

FINAL INTERVIEW

1. The schedule of the final interview shall be subject to the availability of the evaluators. 2. Applicants who will be interviewed shall be informed through email at least five (5) working days prior to the schedule of interview.

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3. The interviewers shall include any three (3) evaluators, which shall consist of the Chair of Student Development and Activities Department as the presiding officer; the VP for Publicity and Mobilization as the co-chair; and the members of the Publicity and Documentation Committee of the ISC.

NOTIFICATION OF QUALIFICATION

1. The results of the application shall be announced at the Student Development and Activities Bulletin Board located in front of The Student Affairs or in the lobby of Lourdes E. Campos Building. 2. The selected Editorial Staff shall also be notified through email in order to schedule its first General Assembly. 3. The Editorial Staff shall convene two (2) weeks (or sooner) after the announcement by the Chair of the Student Development and Activities Department. 4. The Editorial Staff shall elect the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor for External Affairs, and Managing Editor for Internal Affairs during its first General Assembly. Other positions shall be filled in based on qualifications of the staff. 5. Members of the Editorial Board may apply for Service Scholarship consistent with its implementing rules and regulations and depending on the budget of Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities (LASO).

Section 3

General Guiding Principles for Responsible Campus Journalism in De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (Adopted from De La Salle University Manila’s General Guiding Principles for Responsible Campus Journalism)

The De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI, hereby referred as the Institution) supports the establishment and implementation of student publication as provided for in Republic Act 7079, (“Campus Journalism Act of 1991”) and other media forms preferably within the framework of self-management in accordance with CHED Memorandum Order No. 09 Series of 2013 (“Enhanced Policies and Guidelines on Student Affairs and Services”).

The Institution’s student publications are composed of professional and responsible Lasallian students. These students ensure that the work is in line with the Institution’s vision and mission statements, the Campus Journalism Act, the Code of Ethics, and the by-laws of their respective publications.

Pursuant to these, the student publications shall abide by the following principles for responsible campus journalism:

1. Objectivity in Presenting the News

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For student publications in print and non-print media, the journalists must be objective in news reporting and deal only with facts. Journalists present, analyze, and discuss issues from the point of view of the Observer, and not as a Participant.

2. Balance

Journalists are expected to present a sense of balance and fairness in presenting the news. They must present contrasting points of views and seek diligently for facts, interview people concerned, observe, research. Finally, they must write with the time constraints of their duty.

3. Accuracy

In news articles, campus journalists take precautions to ensure accuracy of information. They persistently check their facts, assume nothing, gather supporting notes, cross-check facts of the story, regard names, titles and addresses, demand for the other side, and check library materials. In keeping with these principles and in protecting the name of the Institution, the student publication shall, at all times, issue a disclaimer that the views and opinions expressed by the writer/illustrator do not necessarily reflect those of the Institution.

The members of the Editorial Board of the Institution’s student publications shall always take into consideration these basic guiding principles and shall constantly bear in mind that the work they do entails responsibility, perseverance, professionalism, and resolve.

Upcoming Magazines of DLSMHSI-The Student Affairs and Institutional Student Councils starting AY 2020-2021:

 “VERDURE” – All about student health and safety;  “BIENESTAR” – All about student wellness;  “CHAMPS” – All about student successes;  “L.I.F.E. Trends” – All about Lasallians behind Academics and how Lasallians respond to Social Issues; and  “MEDICAL GAMES SNATCHED FROM THE QUEENS” – Medical Trivial Games and Quizzes to hone Lasallians to have fast-mind and generate fast-answers.

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General Directives

De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) is a Catholic Educational Institution that is part of De La Salle Philippines, Inc. Students are expected to act as mature Christians at all times, whether on or off-campus. They are to familiarize with the contents of this Student Handbook and strictly comply with all the provisions herein. Students admitted to DLSMHSI are regarded as responsible individuals. Hence, it is their duty to keep parents/guardians informed of their academic standing and the consequences of excessive absences or failures. Notices thereof that may be sent by DLSMHSI to parents/guardians are merely by way of courtesy. These do not relieve the students of their obligation to inform parents/guardians of their standing in school. Ignorance of a student’s status on the part of the parents/guardians should not be blamed on DLSMHSI. Students are required to take the prescribed Religious Education Courses, participate in Masses as scheduled, retreats, recollections, Lasallian formation seminars, and/ or similar activities regardless of their religious affiliations. In the performance of their obligations, all students must act in accordance with Christian principles, Lasallian/Filipino values, and DLSMHSI policies. When students can not comply with these standards, they may be asked to withdraw from DLSMHSI.

Section 1

Courtesy

Students are expected to observe the Filipino norm of courtesy and manifest the Lasallian values at all times. School administrators, faculty members, and support staff, may call the attention of students who display unbecoming behavior during officially sanctioned DLSMHSI. It is considered unethical for students to make remarks that are uncalled for. Abusive behavior or discourtesy towards Persons-In-Authority and members of the community shall be dealt with accordingly.

Section 2

Person-In-Authority

 School administrators and faculty members exercise special parental authority “in loco parentis” in relation to all students of DLSMHSI. Persons-In-Authority include DLSMHSI administrators, faculty, staff, discipline officers, security guards, housekeepers and other members of the Lasallian community.

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 They shall have the right and duty to apprehend and/or refer erring students, parents, guardians and visitors for necessary action to any of the following: o The Student Affairs (TSA), o TSA - Student Discipline & Security Department – Student Fellows and Generative Assistants (SFGA’s, formerly Discipline Officers), o TSA - Student Wellness and Guidance and Counselling Department, o Central Security Office of General Services, or o College/Senior High School Discipline Committees.

Section 3

Uniform

Students are required to wear the prescribed uniform, with school ID’s and nameplates inside the campus premises during class hours, clinical duty hours and other days as required and prescribed by respective colleges. (Please see College Handbook).

 Students must wear the prescribed complete uniform, with school IDs and nameplates inside the campus premises during class hours, clinical duty hours and other days as required by the SHS and respective colleges. When students cannot comply with this requirement due to a valid reason, a written permit can be obtained to enter the campus premises from the Student Discipline and Security Department of The Student Affairs provided that the guidelines on dress code are satisfied. The approved written permit must be presented upon demand.  Complete uniform is defined as the white uniform as prescribed by the respective college, college nameplate, school ID, mid-calf black socks for men in closed black leather shoes or mid-calf white socks in closed white leather shoes as college dictates. For women, wearing of black foot socks, skin-toned stockings or no socks is allowed in the prescribed black leather closed shoes. Students must wear white/skin toned undergarments such as cycling shorts, half-slip, and camisole for women, and “sando”/white plain undershirts for men. The Senior High School students are expected to comply with their department’s policies regarding prescribed uniform. A valid school ID is one that has been validated upon enrollment for the current semester.  Persons-In-Authority have the right to ask the student to present school ID when the need arises.  Students who have no classes but need to come to DLSMHSI must wear their school IDs and abide by the dress code of the Institution.  In instances when the students will be in civilian clothing, the following are not allowed during ingress, egress and while inside the campus:

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NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE INSTITUTION BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

o All kinds of shorts (most especially Varsity Jerseys prior ingress); o Sleeveless upper garments unless worn with an overlaying blazer; o Blouses and dresses that reveal or expose the breasts, navel and/or undergarments; o Midriff, backless and hanging blouses that expose the abdomen and/ or lower back; o Miniskirts that expose more than one third of the thigh; o Ripped jeans (exposing or not exposing the skin); o Leggings (like P.E. activities which requires leggings must be worn at the DLSMHSI-Animo Center Comfort Rooms and are not allowed to wander and ingress the school grounds); o See-through; o Razor back; o Body fit shirts/dress, off-shoulder; o Venus cut; o Hats and caps worn inside the classrooms and offices; o Slippers (except in areas where these are needed/ required that require special permission); o Cross-dressing and male students with make-up are not allowed; o P.E. swimming attires are not allowed during ingress and while wandering around the school grounds prior egress; o DLSMHSI Varsity Uniforms and jerseys must be worn at the DLSMHSI-Animo Center Comfort Rooms and are not allowed to wander and ingress the school grounds); o Costumes (must have a special permit first from the College, SHS, General Services, and The Student Affairs 3 days before ingress); o Moderately to highly made-up; and o Students inappropriately clad and far from the professional standards set by the Institution.

 For co-curricular and extra-curricular student engagements, the TSA highly recommends wearing of Lasallian jackets/shirts, batch shirts, college shirts, organization shirts, student-government’s shirts and blazers in any representation most especially during immersions, advocacy- and mission-based events, and off- campus activities. The Student Affairs would like to be informed in writing should students still opt or choose to wear other Institution’s or other University’s merchandise (i.e. shirts and jackets). This is to avoid acknowledging such student as an “outsider”.  Hair cut as prescribed by respective college or department.

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 Those who reside within the campus (e.g. Dormbuilt occupants) must also abide by the dress code of the Institution during class hours (7am-7pm). They may be asked to change into appropriate attire. If they refuse to comply, they shall incur a minor offense. Three (3) minor offenses of the same nature shall warrant a major offense.

Section 4

Procedure to be taken in Case of Loss of Student ID

1. Proceed to The Student Affairs to secure a “Temporary Pass”. 2. Secure a “Charge Slip” from The Registrar for a new ID Request. 3. Submit an “Affidavit of Loss” with the Official Receipt to the Registrar for the processing of new ID. 4. Failure to present the copy of charge slip, receipt of the new I.D request, or temporary pass to The Student Affairs – Student Discipline and Security Department within forty-eight (48) working hours indicates violation of Article 19 SECTION 10 of the Institutional Student Handbook.

Section 5

Invited Guests/Visitors

If students and/or accredited school organizations intend to invite guests/visitors to the campus for academic or nonacademic activities, a letter must be sent to their respective College Dean/Director of SHS for approval and must be submitted to the Director for General Services detailing the nature of the visit, date/time, names, and contact number of the guests/visitors (with photocopies of valid ID’s) three (3) days prior to the scheduled activity. A valid id of the guests/visitors must be presented on the date of visit.

Section 6

Suspension of Classes

 The Vice Chancellor for Academics is the DLSMHSI Official authorized to suspend classes.  The DLSMHSI follows storm signals for both Metro Manila and Southern Luzon. If storm signal number 3 or 4 (or in case of Southwest Monsoon/ “Habagat”) is declared in either areas, classes in the undergraduate and graduate levels shall be automatically suspended except for fourth (4th) year medical students who are on-duty.

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 If no public announcement is made before 5 a.m., it should be assumed that classes will continue and offices are open. However, announcements on suspension of classes may be made later in the day. Security guard outposts and the telephone operator will be duly informed in case of suspension of classes.  Announcements by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Education (DepEd) or other government agencies concerning floods, earthquakes, public transportation strikes, coup d’état, disease outbreaks, or other emergencies. Emergencies that apply only to Metro Manila DO NOT automatically apply to DLSMHSI.  Classes in SHS will be suspended if storm signal number 2 is declared in Region IV- A as per DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2012.  No student shall be allowed to enter the campus for whatever reason when classes are suspended. No student activity (e.g. curricular; para-curricular; co- curricular; nor extracurricular) shall be allowed inside the campus and even egress for scheduled off-campus engagements are not allowed. Students billeted inside the campus housing facility shall not be allowed to leave the campus premises unless accompanied or authorized by the parent and/or legal guardian.  The lobby at Dr. Lourdes Campos building will be assigned for those students stranded or waiting for their parents/guardians.

Section 7

Campus Curfew

The campus is open from 6 AM – 8:00 PM, Mondays to Saturdays with the exception of the Romeo P. Ariniego, MD, ASFC Library and its Learning Commons which some section remains open until 10:00 PM or beyond under special scheduled circumstances. Unless authorized by their collegiate Dean and approved by the Dean of The Student Affairs, a student/acknowledged visitor must be out of the campus by 8:00 PM.

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It is very important for students to maintain a clean discipline record to be assured of their continued stay at DLSMHSI. This article aims to orient them with the discipline policies, rules and regulations, as well as structures, procedures, and practices.

Section 1

Campus Premises

Campus premises refer to the territorial boundaries of DLSMHSI including but not limited to the academic and non-academic buildings, extension facilities, areas where official local and/or international Institution-supervised/approved activities/delegations are held, as well as internship sites.

Section 2

Discipline Committees/Boards

College Discipline Committees

 Each College Discipline Committee (CDC) is composed of at least three (3) full time faculty members of the college, and the College Student Council President or representative. They are in-charge of the investigation of disciplinary cases and enforcement of student discipline policies, rules, and regulations in their respective colleges.  A faculty member from the CDC shall be appointed as the Chairperson by the respective College Deans.  For disciplinary cases involving students of the Accelerated Programs of the College of Medicine (i.e. Human Biology program of DLSU, B.S. Biochemistry, and Medical Biology program of DLSU-D), a representative from the Student Discipline and Formation Office of DLSU or the chairperson of B.S. Biochemistry – CDC or Student Welfare and Formation Office of DLSU-D shall sit in the Committee.  The functions of the CDC are the following: o Conducts case conferences and recommends corrective interventions on students who allegedly violate school rules and regulations; o Notifies the College Dean of the outcome of the case conferences inclusive of recommended corrective interventions for offenses committed as the Recommendatory Unit. The Dean shall submit the final recommendations to The Student Affairs for execution as the Executory Unit. The recommendation of the CDC cannot in any way be changed or deferred by the College Dean since the individual concerned can appeal to IDB; and 39

o Maintains and records all offenses and violations of students of their respective college.

Institutional Discipline Board (IDB)

 The Institutional Discipline Board (IDB) may be convened to hear, deliberate, and decide on appeals by students/parents and cases referred to the Dean of The Student Affairs.  The following shall compose the IDB: o Dean of The Student Affairs (TSA) acting as Chairperson of the Board; o Representative of the Faculty Association preferably from a college different from the student on appeal; o Chair for Student Discipline and Security Department of the TSA; o Institutional Student Council President or representative o The Registrar; and o For cases involving students under the Accelerated Programs of the College of Medicine, the Dean of the College of Science of DLSU or B.S. Biochemistry or DLSU-D.

Section 3

Special Powers

The Dean of The Student Affairs, College Deans and Vice Deans, and the Director and Assistant Director of DLSMHSI-SHSSHS are granted the special power to give preventive suspension on students caught participating in rumbles, tumultuous affrays, boycotts, or illegal demonstrations for a maximum period of fifteen (15) school days. This may be appealed before the Institutional Discipline Board (IDB) within five (5) school days upon the receipt of the decision by the person concerned.

Section 4

Preventive Suspension

A student under investigation of a case involving the penalty of expulsion may be preventively suspended from entering the campus premises if the evidence of guilt is strong and the school head is morally convinced that the student’s presence compromises the normal operations of the school or poses a risk or danger to the Lasallian community, complaining party, services, and property.

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Section 5

Role of Persons-In-Authority with Regard to Discipline

 Assists in maintenance of peace and order as well as promote cleanliness in the campus;  Monitors activities of students and student-groups in-campus and off-campus;  Apprehends students caught or suspected of violating school rules and regulations; and  Files the required incident report of discipline cases to the Collegiate Dean’s Office, copy furnish the TSA within 48hours as we highly encouraged early reporting to provide immediate action.

Section 6

Guidelines on Issuance of Violation Slip

For Student:

1. Must fill out and leave nothing blank: the complete name, course and year, and signature in the violation slip. 2. May proceed to the office of The Student Affairs – Student Discipline and Security Department (TSA – SDSD) within 48 hours* if clarification and/or contention is to be raised. 3. In case of a major offense, the TSA – SDSD highly encourages that an incident report should be submitted within 48 hours*.

For Person-In-Authority:

1. Must fill out the type of alleged violation committed by the student and affix signature over printed name. In case of a major offense, the unit highly encourages to prepare an incident report within 48 hours* or 2 working days. 2. May read the section and article of the committed violation/s on the Institutional Student Handbook and/or the specific collegiate handbook of the student concerned. 3. May take a picture or video related to an incident that may be utilized in further report and investigation. 4. Must forward the duplicate copies to The Student Affairs or drop it in the boxes provided at the respective college secretaries. 5. The Student Fellows and Generative Assistants (SFGA’s, formerly Discipline Officers) will then collect the Violation Slips from the respective colleges on a regular schedule to be encoded in the office of Student Discipline and Security Department.

NOTE: *48 hours upon the receipt of the violation slip of The Student Affairs.

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For Online Issuance:

 Check and ask TSA-SDSD-SFGA “electronic-Violation Slip” (call Local 1520)

For Student:

1. May contact the Office of the Assistant Director within 48 working hours* if clarification and or contest is to be raised. 2. In case of a major offense, an incident report is encouraged to be submitted within 48 working hours to the Office of the Assistant Director.

For Person-In-Authority

1. Must fill out the complete student’s name, course and year, type of violation committed. In case of a major offense, incident report is encouraged to be submitted within 48 working hours to the Office of the Assistant Director. 2. Must inform the student about the violation/s committed. 3. Must send the electronic violation slip to the student concerned through email or any acceptable platform of the College, copy furnished the College/Level Chairs and the Student Discipline and Security Department ([email protected]). 4. The Person-In-Authority/Assistant Director will record the date and time the student received the electronic violation slip. 5. May attached screen shot picture or video related to an incident that may be utilized in further report and investigation

Section 7

Procedure for Filing a Complaint/Incident Report

1. A written incident report/complaint must be filed and addressed to the College Dean through the Vice Dean. If the alleged incident involves students from different colleges, the complaint shall be forwarded by the college who received the complaint to the Dean through Vice Dean of the alleged erring student. In all cases where the complaint is found to be sufficient in form and substance, the Dean or the Vice Dean will inform the CDC to convene for a case conference. 2. The CDC and IDB case conference of disciplinary cases are strictly an administrative procedure and not a legal procedure. The objective of the proceedings is to find out the truth and apply corrective measures. Hence, only one (1) of the following may be allowed to be a representative or advocate for the student:  Parent, legal guardian or authorized representative;  Any teaching or non-teaching staff of DLSMHSI; and  Since this is not a legal procedure, lawyers are only allowed to observe. 42

3. Upon the endorsement and receipt of the incident/written report, the Chairperson or members of the CDC must prepare the necessary procedural steps to convene the case conference. Procedural steps must be initiated within forty-eight (48) working hours to ten (10) school days. 4. The CDC shall send a notice to the alleged erring student who is required to answer the charge/s in writing and/or appear for preliminary questioning before the CDC within forty-eight (48) working hours from receipt of the notice. 5. Except in meritorious cases as determined by the CDC, failure of the student to answer the charge and/or to appear during the case conference shall be construed as admission of guilt and a waiver of his opportunity to present his answer/evidence. 6. A record of the entire procedure shall be taken, and filed and kept confidential. The proceedings may likewise be recorded by the investigating body. All records of the proceedings shall be submitted to the Chairperson who shall have custody of the records and tapes. 7. If a case conference has been carried out and sufficient evidence has been found by the CDC or if the accused has admitted their guilt, the CDC shall render a decision and recommend appropriate corrective interventions within thirty (30) school days upon receipt of complaint. The Student Discipline and Security Department of The Student Affairs, as the only executory unit, shall implement and monitor the corrective interventions set by the CDC. 8. Should the student refuse the decision of the CDC, the student may appeal to the Dean of The Student Affairs through the Chair for Student Discipline and Security Department by submitting the following to the Dean of Student Affairs: A. A written notification of appeal must be submitted to the Dean of The Student Affairs within forty-eight (48) working hours after the receipt of the CDC decision. B. A letter of appeal explaining the grounds for appeal must be submitted within five (5) school days after notification.

The Dean of The Student Affairs shall then convene the Institutional Discipline Board. The respondent and the parents/guardian are to be notified by the IDB of the date of the case conference. Notice to the parent/guardian given to the student shall be deemed sufficient. In the event of the failure of the respondent and/or parents/guardian to appear, the IDB may proceed with the case conference without prejudice to their appearance in subsequent case conferences. Decisions can be made in absentia. No new evidence shall be accepted or introduced. Postponement shall not be allowed except for highly justifiable reasons as ruled by the Chairperson.

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writing and shall state the reasons for such decision. The Dean of The Student Affairs shall impose the corrective interventions, if any, based on the recommendations of the IDB. Copies thereof shall be sent to all parties and be submitted to the Student Discipline and Security Department for execution, The Vice Chancellor for Academics and The Registrar.

Section 8

Postponement of Institutional Discipline Board (IDB) Case Conference

The following should be observed in cases of postponement:

 A written request for postponement must be filed by the Dean of The Student Affairs at least two (2) days before the scheduled date of case conference.  Oral requests for postponement shall not be entertained unless presented during the case conference immediately preceding the scheduled date of case conference.  Notice to the parents/guardian given to the student involved shall be deemed sufficient.  Written request for postponement filed beyond the prescribed period shall be denied, and the parties shall be required to attend the scheduled case conference.

Note: Postponements made on the day of the case conference may be granted if based on justifiable reasons

Section 9

Corrective Interventions

The offenses committed by the students warrant the imposition of the corrective interventions of admonition, alternative interventions, automatic suspension, exclusion, expulsion, non-readmission, probation, and suspension as defined below:

Admonition - a verbal warning with issuance of a violation slip by a Person-In-Authority for student who violated a minor offense for the first-time.

Alternative Interventions – an intervention that allows the Institution to provide an erring student worthwhile activities while on suspension such as in- and/or off-campus community service.

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Expulsion* – a penalty wherein the Institution declares an erring student disqualified for admission to any public or private Higher Education Institution in the Philippines.

Non-Readmission* – a penalty that allows the Institution to deny admission or enrollment of an erring student for the school term immediately following the term when the resolution or decision finds the student guilty of the offense charged and imposing the penalty of non-readmission was promulgated.

Probation* - The student is warned that future misconduct will not be tolerated, but is permitted to continue education, as long as the misconduct stops.

Academic Suspension* – a penalty that allows the Higher Education Institution to deprive or deny the erring student from attending classes for a period not exceeding twenty (20%) percent of the prescribed total class days for the school term, or for the College of Medicine Clinical Clerkship Program, a period not exceeding twenty (20%) percent of the current clinical rotation.

* Adapted and modified from Manual of Regulations for Private Higher Education of 2008

Section 10

Minor Offenses

The following acts and all others not included in the foregoing enumeration shall be considered as minor offenses with corresponding corrective interventions:

Minor Offenses Corrective Interventions

1. Behavior unbecoming of a Lasallian as determined by the Person-In-Authority.

2. Entering a class or breaking into any

DLSMHSI function without the permission of those concerned.

3. Disobeying DLSMHSI regulations such as loitering near classrooms during class

sessions, unnecessary shouting inside the academic buildings, hallways/ corridors, unauthorized use of DLSMHSI facilities,

supplies and equipment, littering, and/or eating, and drinking inside the classroom Admonition by any Person-In-Authority for (as per college rule), and improper the first three minor offenses and issuance practice of waste segregation (following of violation slips. DLSMHSI – EMS).

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4. Entering the campus without the prescribed uniform except with special For the Fourth (4th) Minor Offense, permission. admonition, issuance of a violation slip, 5. Improper wearing of school ID and and a notification letter of previous uniform. (Please refer to Article 17 for the violations may be issued. definition of wearing of proper uniform)

6. Improper and unauthorized use of For the Fifth (5th) Minor Offense, a bulletin boards, instructional materials/ minimum penalty of academic media, and gadgets. suspension for a period of not less than 7. Wearing of earrings and long hair two (2) but not more than four (4), or not among male students. more than 20% of the prescribed total class days. 8. Body piercing with ornaments worn. (Except for a pair of earrings for female students) For the Sixth (6th) Minor Offense, willful 9. Unnatural hair coloring. disregard of established policies and regulations set by the DLSMHSI. Minimum 10. Such other acts as may be penalty is academic suspension for ten determined by the CDC/IDB or as (10) days or not more than 20% of the recommended by affiliation centers prescribed total class days with one (1) during internship training in accordance year probation. At this point, the Sixth with the CHED Memorandum Order Minor Offense will be automatically (CMO) provided the application of the converted to One Major Offense. rules on such acts shall be prospective in nature.

Section 11

Major Offenses

Students who commit a major offense will not be qualified to secure a Certificate of Good Moral Character from The Student Affairs, but will receive a Certification that they completed the corrective interventions for to the major offense/s they have committed.

The following acts and all others not included in the foregoing enumeration shall be considered as major offenses with corresponding corrective interventions:

Major Offenses Corrective Interventions

Gross Misconduct

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1. Lewd public display of affection or acts/gestures that offend members of the community like kissing, embracing, petting, necking, engaging in clandestine activities in dark/secret places (e.g. parked vehicles at night, comfort rooms, student council rooms, laboratories) and other acts of obscenity including possession of pornographic materials and sexting.

2. Acts of gross disrespect, in words or in deeds, that tend to insult or subject anyone to public ridicule/contempt inclusive of social media (refer to appendix, Anti-bullying Act, The Anti-

Photo and Video Voyeurism Act, Campus Journalism Act, and Data Privacy Act)

3. Unjust Vexation/ discriminating/ bullying (as defined by law), posting person-to- person damnation/cursing, or ill-wishing a person's present physical/ psychological state, financial status, ethnicity, or cultural background, religion, political beliefs, Academic suspension for ten (10) days or gender or the like. Using bad and not more than 20% of the prescribed total offending language in posting messages. class days with one (1) year probation. This provision also includes cyber-bullying.

4. Cloning the Institutional website to attempt phishing.

5. Unauthorized access/hacking of Learning Management System account of others.

6. Unauthorized audio and video recording of classroom/clinical/online activities and its sharing and distribution with no written approved permission.

7. Publishing misleading information in social media, learning platforms, or in print resulting in disruption of classes.

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8. Unauthorized use and/or misuse of official De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute logos (old and new) in any form.

9. Acts that discredit and dishonor the Academic suspension for ten (10) days or good name and reputation of DLSMHSI as not more than 20% of the prescribed total a malicious imputation of a crime or class days with one (1) year probation. defect, whether real or imaginary

A fine equivalent to the value of the damaged property but in no case more

than twice its value; or the replacement of the thing or property damaged, destroyed, lost or defaced, or the

cleaning of the entire room or wall or part thereof, free from all marks and writings and; 10. Vandalism and/or destruction of DLSMHSI property or property belonging Withholding of diploma, transcript, and to any member of the DLSMHSI other school records for as long as the community and guests. prescribed restriction or reparation of the damaged property has not been made; and:

Automatic academic suspension for ten (10) days or not more than 20% of the prescribed total class days with one (1) year probation.

11. Gambling in any form. Academic suspension for ten (10) days or not more than 20% of the prescribed total class days with one (1) year probation.

12. Reckless driving that may cause Academic suspension for ten (10) days or danger to persons or properties while not more than 20% of the prescribed total inside the campus premises. class days with one (1) year probation without prejudice to the filing of a civil action in regular courts.

13. Violation of conditions of being under Exclusion from the school/dropped from probation or suspension. the school rolls.

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14. Conviction before any court of any Exclusion from the school/dropped from criminal offenses involving moral the school rolls. turpitude.

15. Falsely accusing any member of Academic suspension for ten (10) days or DLSMHSI community. not more than 20% of the prescribed total class days with one (1) year probation.

16. Refusing to identify a student who Academic suspension for ten (10) days, violated a school regulation, which may or not more than 20% of the prescribed be considered as obstruction of justice. total class days with one (1) year probation.

17. Possession of alcohol, tobacco, or Academic suspension for ten (10) days or cigarettes/e-cigarettes/vapes/juul. not more than 20% of the prescribed total class days with one (1) year probation.

18. Selling and possession of and/ or being under the influence of illegal substances/drugs. (Refer to Article 20. Conduct of Drug Testing). Expulsion

19. Willful and habitual disregard of Academic suspension for ten (10) days or established policies and regulations set by not more than 20% of the prescribed total DLSMHSI. class days with one (1) year probation.

DISHONESTY

Cheating, including but not limited to the following acts:

20. Possession and/or distribution of unauthorized notes/materials in any form related to the examination (online or papered).

21. Deliberately looking at a neighbor’s examination papers or monitor during online exam / papered or paperless exam. A grade of 0.0 for graded activities/ 22. Allowing another to copy from one’s examination(s) and; Academic examination papers suspension for not less than ten (10) days

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23. Having someone else take one’s but not more than twenty (20) days; or examination/evaluation/test/school not more than 20% of the prescribed total works or deliberately taking someone class days with one (1) year probation. else’s examination/evaluation/test/school works without other student’s knowledge regardless of intention. For the second/repeated offense, Exclusion. 24. Talking to another student during the examination.

25. Plagiarism or passing copied work as one’s own (e.g. assigned report, term paper, case analysis, scientific paper, reaction paper, etc.)

26. Collusion or active cooperation of two or more students to produce a piece of work all or part of which is then submitted by each of them as their own individual work.

27. Other forms of academic dishonesty as duly approved by the Department/Colleges/Institute.

28. Forging, falsifying and/or tampering of Automatic academic suspension for ten academic/official records/patient’s (10) days or not more than 20% of the record/daily time prescribed total class days with one (1) record/attendance/documents/ year probation. ID/registration forms/examination permits/ or attempting to practice any deception or fraud.

29. Stealing or any attempts thereof A fine equivalent to the value of the stolen money or damaged property but in no case more than twice its value; or the replacement of the thing or amount

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30. Unauthorized collection or extraction of property stolen, damaged, destroyed, of money, checks or other instruments lost or defaced. used as equivalents of money, in connection with any matter, property or transaction pertaining to DLSMHSI. Withholding of diploma, transcript, and other school records for as long as the prescribed restriction or reparation of the stolen or damaged property has not been made; and

Academic suspension for ten (10) days or not more than 20% of the prescribed total class days with one (1) year probation.

VIOLENT ACTS

31. Possession of deadly weapon/s (e.g. Expulsion (Note: According to Article XIV bladed weapons, firearms, explosives) SECTION77 of the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools, expulsion is usually considered proper punishment for major/serious offenses.)

32. Physical injuries inflicted on any person

33. Deliberate disruption of any DLSMHSI Academic suspension for one (1) School activity or any other intentional act that year. tends to create disorder and/or tumult.

34. Acts of subversion or insurgency including membership in any subversive organization working for the violent overthrow of the duly constituted government or in any illegal or immoral Exclusion from the school/dropped from organization formed or established for the the school rolls. purpose of propagating and/or engaging in unlawful and immoral acts and beliefs (e.g. satanic organizations).

35. Threatening and/or preventing any student or school personnel from entering Academic suspension for one (1) School the campus premises or attending classes Year or discharging their duties.

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Membership in unrecognized/non- accredited organizations like fraternities

and sororities; participation in such activities but not limited to the following:

Expulsion. (Note: According to Article XIV SECTION77 of the Manual of Regulations 36. Recruiting other students to become for Private Schools, expulsion is usually members of such organizations considered proper punishment for 37. Hazing. Officers and members of major/serious offenses.) unrecognized organizations present during hazing shall be liable whether or not they actively participated. Officers of the group shall also be liable even if they were not present when the hazing occurred.

38. Initiation rites. Orientation or invitation or its equivalence to probable recruits

39. Such other acts as may be Minimum penalty to be determined by determined by the CDC/IDB/affiliation the CDC/IDB or as recommended by centers provided the application of the affiliation centers during internship rules on such acts shall be prospective in training in accordance with the CHED nature. Memorandum Order (CMO) on program standards.

Section 12

Readmission After Suspension

 Satisfy all the recommendations set by the CDC/IDB.  Students must undergo Counseling Program from the Student Wellness and Guidance and Counseling Department, Lasallian formation from Lasallian Formation and Social Action Office, and Discipline Formation Programs from Student Discipline and Security Department during the period of academic suspension.  Submit a written promise of future exemplary behavior signed by the student and countersigned by parents or guardian to the Student Discipline and Security Department copy furnished CDC/IDB.

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It is important that due process be observed. This can be done through proper communication. A written complaint is essential. When it is in writing and duly signed, it becomes a formal complaint needing a formal procedure. The complaint, response, recommendation, and eventually the decision must also be in writing. Minutes of all proceedings shall also be in writing and shall be signed by all parties concerned. All original records of the proceedings shall be kept in the possession of the office of the Dean of The Student Affairs (TSA).

A certain grievance can either be academic or conduct. A grievance is academic if the same roots from any dispute relative to learning or particular performance in academic subjects. On the other hand, grievance is conduct related if it roots from the way a person behaves.

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Grievance Procedure

Section 1 COMPOSITION OF THE GRIEVANCE BOARD

 Collegiate Dean of student complainant as Chairperson and presiding officers  Collegiate Dean of faculty respondent or the Department Head of the staff respondent  Representative of the Collegiate Student Council of the student complainant  Representative of the Faculty Association/Staff Association  Representative of the Human Resource Management Department (HRM)  If a member should inhibit himself due to conflict of interest, the vacant position will be appointed by the Dean of TSA.

Section 2 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

For any grievance, the first person to approach for information and assistance is the faculty adviser. The student complainant files complaint with the faculty adviser. If the complaint is against the faculty adviser, the student files complaint to the Collegiate Dean through the Collegiate Vice Dean. The faculty adviser conducts a one-on-one conference with the student/ faculty/staff respondent to settle the matter amicably. If the faculty adviser fails to resolve the case, the adviser refers it to the Collegiate Dean through the Collegiate Vice Dean. The Collegiate Dean convenes the Board which then formally hears the case. The Dean shall start the proceedings by reading the complaint and replies filed before the Board.

Once a decision is made by the Board, parties to the case are furnished their copies of the same. In case the complainant is not satisfied with the Board’s decision, the student may move for reconsideration of the case with the Board within forty-eight (48) hours after receipt thereof, otherwise, the decision becomes final and executory.

The Grievance Board recommends solutions to the Vice Chancellor for Academics. If the complaint is against a college faculty or administrator the student will file complaint to the Dean of The Student Affairs.

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De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute provides the highest quality of life for its community to achieve total formation and development of its students. Alongside with its compliance with RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and CMO 25 series of 2009, it is committed to promote and maintain a drug-free environment through education concerning the effects of illegal drugs.

SECTION 1 General Guidelines

The illegal use, sale and possession of illegal drugs inside and outside the school premises constitute a major offense and will be dealt with the appropriate sanctions and penalties.

All students will be subjected to drug testing. The drug testing agency will be the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute Drug Surveillance Unit. Testing procedures will be in accordance with the pertinent provisions of RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and CMO 25 series of 2009.

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The Student Health and Safety Department of The Student Affairs (TSA) of DLSMHSI will offer assistance in the counselling, education and referral to rehabilitation centers for students who have been tested positive in the screening and confirmatory tests. Results, records and transcripts of meetings in relation to drug testing will be treated with confidentiality. SECTION 2 Drug Testing Protocol

Setting dates for testing

To ensure full participation and compliance of old students, no tests will be scheduled during:

Examination week; Semestral, Christmas and Summer breaks; Institutional and National Holidays; Institutional and Collegiate activities.

Drug testing for incoming students is mandatory as a requirement for the admissions process. The date for drug testing will be specified by LASO (La Sallian Admission and Scholarship Office)

SECTION 3 Notification Regarding the Procedure of Drug Testing

Through the Student Health and Safety Department of The Student Affairs, all students and their parents shall be notified through writing on the process and manner by which the drug testing shall be conducted. Notification shall be sent at any time during the school year. Failure to return the acknowledgement receipt shall not be a bar to the conduct of the drug testing.

For incoming students, written notification on the process and manner of drug testing shall be distributed by the College Admissions Center prior to the scheduled drug test. Failure to return the drug testing consent form shall not be a bar to the conduct of the drug testing.

Selection of Students - The students who shall undergo drug testing for a specific date shall be selected using cluster sampling. On the day of the test date, the student shall be excused from the class and instructed to proceed to the laboratory. A call slip/acknowledgement slip with time in/out shall be issued to the student to be signed by

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the laboratory staff on duty. An excused absence must be given to the student for missed quiz, examination or activity during the conduct of the test.

Urine Specimen Collection Procedure - All students undergoing drug test shall abide by the method of collecting the urine specimen according to the procedures of the DLSMHSI Drug Surveillance Unit. They are as follows:

▪ Remove any unnecessary outer clothing (e.g. coat, jacket, hat, etc.) ▪ Leave other personal belongings (e.g. briefcase, purse, bags, etc.) with the outer clothing. ▪ Empty pockets and display the items to ensure that no unacceptable items are present. The donor may retain the student’s wallet and mobile phone. ▪ Wash and dry hands in the hand washing area under the Drug Surveillance Unit personnel’s observation. Do not wash hands again until after delivering the specimen to collector. ▪ Select the specimen collection container from the available supply. ▪ Enter the restroom used for urine specimen collection with the collection container together with the collector. ▪ Provide a specimen of at least sixty (60) ml (completely fill up the container). ▪ Return the specimen to the collector within approximately three (3) minutes of completing the void (i.e. longer waiting periods may cause the temperature to be out of range and necessitate a direct observed collection). ▪ Observe the sealing of the specimen bottle(s). ▪ Initial the bottle label(s)/seal(s) using care to avoid damaging them.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE IN CASE OF A POSITIVE FINDING - If a student is found to have a positive CONFIRMATORY TEST, the Student Health and Safety Department of TSA will summon the student concerned with the parent/guardian/person in authority for a conference with the school physician, drug resting agency representative, and the College Dean and Vice Dean (Director and Assistant Director for SHS).

SECTION 4 Sanctions and/or Penalties

First offense of a positive (+) confirmatory test: The student shall undergo assessment by the school physician and recommend to the college Dean whether the student should undergo counselling and/or rehabilitation. The student shall be instructed to file for a leave of absence (LOA) while undergoing drug counselling and/or rehabilitation. 57

After expiration of the six (6) month moratorium on drug test after testing positive for drug use and completion of the recommended action, the student must undergo a repeat drug test one (1) month prior to their re-entry into the academic program and secure a clearance from the school physician before they are allowed to be admitted.

Second offense of a positive (+) confirmatory test will merit expulsion from DLSMHSI.

SECTION 5 Non-Compliance to Drug Test

Should the students be absent during the date of the test, they must submit a written notice of the reason of absence. The students shall undergo the drug test on another unannounced date. If there will be one repeated absence on the date of the rescheduled drug test, the students shall be subjected to disciplinary action as stated in the Institutional Student Handbook under Major Offense SECTION 10, #17 as a willful and habitual disregard of established policies and regulations set by DLSMHSI.

Refusal to submit to drug testing shall automatically result in appropriate disciplinary action stated in the Institutional Student Handbook under Major Offense SECTION 10, #17 as a willful and habitual disregard of established policies and regulations set by DLSMHSI.

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Section 1 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Anti-Sexual Harassment ACT of 1995

Other rules and regulations pertaining to student conduct may be formulated by the Administration from time to time.

Coverage – These rules shall govern incidents of sexual harassment inside the campus of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, as well as incidents outside the campus premises and/or during the semestral or summer vacation, if such incidents adversely affect the good name or reputation of the institution.

Policy – The state values the dignity of every individual, enhance the development of its human resources, guarantee full respect for human rights, and uphold the dignity of all members and elements of the educational community, other workers, applicants for employment, those undergoing training, instruction or education.

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Towards this end, all forms of sexual harassment in the employment, education or training environment are hereby declared unlawful.

It is therefore the duty of the employer or head of the work-related, educational or training environment or institution to prescribe the guidelines in the workplace and educational or training institutions to prevent or deter the commission of acts of sexual harassment and to provide the procedure for the resolution, settlement or prosecution of said acts. The mission of this Institution is to foster an open learning and working environment. The ethical obligation to provide an environment that is free from sexual harassment and from fear is imperative. The entire educational community condones any act of sexual harassment. Violation of this policy shall result in disciplinary action to and including expulsion or termination as the case may be.

Section 2 Definitions Work, education or training-related sexual harassment is committed by an employer, employee, manager, supervisor, agent of the employer, teacher, instructor, professor, coach, trainer, or any other person who, with authority, influence or moral ascendancy over another in a work or training or education environment, demands, requests or otherwise require any sexual favor from the other, regardless of whether or not the demand, request or requirements for submission is accepted. In a work-related or employer environment, sexual harassment is committed when:

The sexual favor is made as a condition in the hiring or the employment, re-employment or continued employment of the individual or in granting the individual favorable compensation, terms, conditions, promotions or privileges, or the refusal to grant the sexual favor results in limiting, segregating or classifying the employee which in anyway discriminate, deprive or diminish employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the employee. The above would result in an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for the employee. The above acts would impair the employee’s rights or privileges under existing labor laws. In an education or training environment, sexual harassment is committed: Against one who is under the care, custody or supervision of the offender.

Against one whose education, training, apprenticeship or tutorship is entrusted to the offender.

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When sexual favor is made a condition to the giving of a passing grade, or the payment for the stipend, allowance or other benefit, privileges, or consideration

When the sexual advance results in an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for the student, trainee or apprentice. Sexual harassment can be verbal, visual or physical. It can be overt, as in the suggestion that a person could get higher grade or raise by submission to sexual advances.

Section 3 Forms of Sexual Harassment

Persistent, unwanted attempts to change a professional or educational relationship to a personal one. Unwelcome sexual flirtations and inappropriate put-downs of individual person or classes of people. Examples include, but are not limited to the following:  Unwelcome sexual advances  Repeated sexual-oriented kidding, teasing, or flirting  Verbal abuse of a sexual nature  Graphic commentary about an individual’s body, sexual prowess, or sexual deficiencies  Derogatory or demeaning comment about women in general, whether sexual or not  Leering, whistling, touching, pinching, or brushing against another’s body  Offensive crude language  Displaying objects or pictures which are sexual in nature that would create an offensive work or living environment.

Section 4 Other Persons Liable

Any person who directs or induces another to commit any act of sexual harassment as herein defined, or who cooperates in the commission thereof by another, without which it would not have been committed, shall also be liable with these rules.

Section 5 Types of Sexual Harassment

The following are considered basic types of sexual harassment: “Quid pro quo” sexual harassment occurs when submission to or rejection of unwelcome sexual advances, request to engage in sexual advances; request to

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engage in sexual conduct; and other physical and expressive behavior of sexual nature are used as the bases for employment decisions, giving of passing grades, granting of honor and scholarship, or the payment of stipend allowance or other benefits, privileges, or consideration. Quid pro quo sexual harassment cases are hereby classified as grave.

Hostile or offensive sexual harassment occurs when unwelcome sexual conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual job performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment, even in the absence of the tangible or economic job consequences. Hostile or offensive sexual harassment cases are hereby classified as grave, less grave or light, depending on the reasonable man/woman standards adopted by the committee.

Section 6 Sanctions

The following administrative sanctions shall be imposed on sexual harassment cases for work-related incidents:  Suspension  Dismissal

The following administrative sanctions shall be imposed on sexual harassment cases for education or training-related incidents: Suspension  Exclusion  Expulsion

Sexual harassment offenses shall be classified as grave, less grave and light.  Grave sexual harassment cases are those to which this rule attaches the penalty of dismissal, or exclusion, or expulsion.  Less grave sexual harassment cases are those to which this rule attaches the penalty of suspension.  Light sexual harassment cases are those to which this rule attaches the penalty of reprimand and warning.

Administrative sanction shall not be a bar to prosecution in the proper court of unlawful act of sexual harassment.

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Section 7 Procedure

No disciplinary sanction shall be applied upon any erring member of the educational community except for causes and after due process shall have been observed. In sexual harassment cases, the alleged offender must be afforded due process and the whole process shall be treated as confidential. The following procedural due process standard must be met in sexual harassment cases:  There must be an impartial body or investigation committee who shall acquire jurisdiction over the person of the alleged offender.  The alleged offender must be informed in writing of the nature and cause of accusation against him.  The alleged offender must be given the opportunity to defend himself.  The alleged offender shall have the right to adduce evidence on his own behalf and the evidence must be considered by the investigating committee deciding the case.

Section 8 Complaint and Reporting System

Complaint defined – A complaint is a sworn written statement under oath charging a person with violation of sexual harassment and subscribes before the proper authority. Who may file – Any student or employee of the school may file a complaint of sexual harassment Where to file – A complaint may be filed in the office of the chairperson where he/she belongs Sufficiency of complaint – A complaint is sufficient if it states the name of the respondent, the detailed narration of events committed and the name/s of any witnesses, if there be any. Proceeding for investigation – upon receipt of the written complaint signed under oath by the offended party or by any person having a direct knowledge of the commission on the act complained, the chairperson believes that there is reasonable ground and prima facie case has been established, he/she shall immediately furnish the respondent a copy of complaint together with the other necessary documents. The respondent is given 48 hours to file an answer from the time of receipt hereby. In case the respondent fails or refuses to answer, the case may push through under summary proceeding. Resolution of the case – Judgment in the case will be made immediately after the deliberation and the parties will be informed within two (2) days. The chairperson shall

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forward to the Office of the Institutional Discipline Board (IDB) which will receive for affirmation, reversal or modification of the decision. Written record and privacy of parties – Written record of cases of sexual harassment must be kept, and precaution should be taken to protect the privacy of all parties involved.

Section 9 Preventive Suspension

Preventive suspension of accused in sexual harassment cases – Any member of the educational community may be placed immediately under the preventive suspension during the pendency of the case of the evidence of his guilt is strong and the school head is morally convinced that the continued stay of the accused during the period of the investigation constitutes a distraction to the normal operation of the educational community. The Chair shall make or submit recommendations to the Dean/Head of the department to which the respondent belongs and shall inform the VCA of the suspension. The concerned office shall be furnished a copy. Preventive suspension of student exceeding twenty percent (20%) of the total number of class hours shall be submitted to the Office of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Section 10 Independent Action for Damages and Prescription

Independent action for damages – Nothing in the Act or in these rules shall preclude the victim from instituting a separate and independent action for damages and other affirmative relief. Prescription period – Any action arising from the violation of the provision of the act and these rules shall prescribe in three (3) years whether the student, faculty or employees is/are no longer enrolled or employed.

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CIETI is an academic services unit of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics. It was established on June 2017 to develop and promote the On-line Campus component of DLSMHSI particularly innovation and technology integration in the curriculum. It offers various support services and training programs for the faculty and ASP to facilitate technology-rich teaching and learning styles that address the needs of digital learners.

CIETI provides services intended to encourage innovative teaching practices in the DLSMHSI Academics. The center has two major services:

Learning Objects Development and Training The Learning Objects Development and Training unit provides leadership in the development of instruction, and training to facilitate the integration of technology in the teaching-learning activities by facilitating the conversion of instructional materials from face-to-face to online approach in support to the blended learning program and other flexible learning activities of the Institute.

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Virtual Learning Environment The Virtual Learning Environment unit is mainly responsible for ensuring that the educational technologies of DLSMHSI are updated and functional to support the Online Learning and other Flexible Learning activities of the Institute. It manages and maintains the day-to- day operations of the Institutional Learning Management System (ILMS) and other educational technologies used in teaching.

SECTION 1 Policies, Standards and Guidelines on the Use of Social Media in the Academics

These policies have been developed to provide guidance on the use of social media by students, administrators, faculty members, academic service personnel, and non- teaching personnel under the principle that freedom of expression comes with responsibility and must be exercised with respect and consideration to the rights of others. Social media are online applications that facilitate the creation, dissemination, discussion, and sharing of user-generated ideas and other forms of expressions and content via the internet. Social media include but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn, wikis, groups such as Google groups, blogs and other social networking sites that will emerge.

These policies intend to establish a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability in social media activities of the Institute with regard to teaching, learning and other academic pursuit and to encourage the use of social media to engage the community in matters of academic interest.

These apply to all academic administrators, faculty members, academic service personnel, and non-teaching personnel, and students in the Academics.

SECTION 2 Creation of Social Media Account for Official Use

1. Students, administrators, faculty members, ASF, Non-teaching personnel, and alumni shall submit an application to the CIETI to create official social media accounts. CIETI shall endorse the application to the Academic Services Operations Committee for approval. No social media accounts shall use the name, logo and other symbols of the Institute/college/academic departments/organizations/association and other recognized groups without approval from the committee. 2. Account administrators of existing social media in the Academics must submit their application to CIETI for the official recognition of their accounts. CIETI shall endorse the application to the Academic Services Operations Committee for

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approval. All existing social media accounts in the Academics using the name of the Institute/College/Departments not approved by the Academic Services Operations Committee shall be deleted after issuance of the notice. 3. Only official e-mail addresses (dlshsi.edu.ph) shall be used when creating social media accounts. Social media account administrators should request official email from the ICT if needed. 4. The name of the colleges/academic departments/associations/ organizations/clubs and other organized groups duly recognized by the Institute must be spelled out in support of the brand awareness campaign of the Institute. Official acronym shall be used only if the name of the college or department is very long. Whenever possible, official social media accounts must include the description of the office, contact details, e-mail, and link to official DLSHSI website. 5. Aside from the account administrator, unit concerned shall create a social media team who shall ensure that the use of social media aligns with the purpose indicated in the application. The team is encouraged to conduct periodic evaluation of their social media at least once a year or as needed to keep updated on the changes and to think new ways of meeting their goals with regards social media use. Account administrators are also required to inform the CIETI in writing that they are terminating their social media account. 6. Account administrators are required to report to CIETI if their social media account was hacked for assistance and documentation purposes.

SECTION 3 Official Use of Social Media Accounts in the Academics Division

A. Use of social media by the Academics Division in its official capacity.

1. This refers to official social media accounts of the OVCA/college/academic departments/units/offices as well as academic organizations/clubs/associations/research and other groups duly recognized by the Institute. 2. No social media accounts from the Academics shall be used to express personal views and opinions as well as allow any member of the community to post and share personal views and opinions on these accounts. Furthermore, account administrators are barred from using these social media accounts to share unverified, fake and misleading information as well as to comments on another’s post except for replying to comments directly address to the account. The VCA/Deans/Director must approve any content that might act as the “position” of the Institute/college/academic departments.

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3. Posting and uploading of content shall be done by the authorized account administrator or by the social media team only. Content such as, but not limited to are recommended: a. Announcements, official statements, press releases, policies and guidelines, and circulars that are for public consumption; b. Photos, videos, and recording of institutional/collegiate/department activities with proper consent if necessary; c. Materials and publication produced by the Institute/college/department/organization/club/association and research group that is for public use; and d. Marketing and advertisement materials such as infographics, invitation programs, event, and congratulatory posters; 4. Communication and direct messages received privately in these accounts shall be respected and should not be posted to the public. Account administrator must acknowledge and answer these queries and concerns from the audience as soon as possible. 5. Posting and sharing of materials with commercial and solicitation contents for personal gain is not permitted. Only materials of duly approved fundraising and other academic activities shall be posted and shared on these social media accounts. 6. Confidential documents produced by the Institute shall not be posted in social media.

B. Use of Social Media in the Classroom

1. It is the discretion of the faculty to allow or prohibit social media in their classes. It is highly encouraged that faculty must take extra caution with regard social media utilization in the class. CIETI recommends that the social and collaborative features of the LMS should be utilized instead of the open source social media platforms. 2. The use of social media in the classroom must be declared in the terms and conditions on the use of technology form. Faculty who shall allow the use of social media in their classes should have the responsibility to monitor the activities of their students. Institutional identification such as logo and tagline should not be used in any social media account not officially approved by the Academic Services Operations Committee through the endorsement of CIETI. Faculty and academic services unit should give CIETI list of their social media accounts being utilized in their classes and services. 3. Faculty members and ASF engaged in teaching should not use social media to intimidate students as well as to solicit a personal favor from them.

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1. Do not use the name, logo, and other symbols of the Institute/college/academic departments when using social media for personal purposes. Make sure not to be perceived as an expert or representative of DLSMHSI when posting or commenting in social media particularly on political affiliation, religious beliefs and other sensitive topics. No individual shall identify self as representative of DLSMSHI without authorization from the Institute. Make sure it is clear to the audience that the individual is not representing the position of the DLSMHSI if identity or affiliation with DLSMHSI is recognizable.

SECTION 4 Responsibilities & Professionalism Guidelines for Individual and Social Media Team

Whether academic administrators/faculty members/ASF/non-teaching personnel/students are posting through the official or personal social media accounts, they are enjoined to adhere to the following: 1. Always act in a manner suitable to the profession particularly if professional and personal accounts are identifiable to the Institute. Derogatory, defamatory, libelous posts, and comments towards the Institute/Academic Administrators/Faculty Members/ASF/Non-Teaching Personnel/Students and other individuals, in general, or by name are not permitted. 2. Do not post, publish or share materials that are considered obscene, offensive, discriminatory, hateful, racist, insulting, sexist, bullying, harassment, libelous, defamatory, and derogatory or is otherwise unlawful or not acceptable to the DLSMHSI community. Keep social media activity harmless to DLSMHSI or to self, whether using those social media on or off campus. Keep posts kind, thoughtful and on topic all the time. 3. Be honest with the identity as an individual or a professional. The individual may identify profile as a member of DLSMHSI, but should be clear in posts, comments and other activities that the person is not representing the views and opinions of DLSMHSI. Always ensure that there is consistent presenting the values of DLSMSHSI with the audience. 4. Always use disclaimer in posting content on any social media outside of DLSMHSI but has something to do with the profession in DLSMHSI particularly those who have an administrative role. 5. Do not engage in any unlawful activities whether using personal or dummy accounts. Do not pretend to be someone else or hide in anonymous and fake accounts to cheat, malign, degrade, insult, and bully others. 6. All private and confidential information should not be posted or shared on any social media platforms. Confidential information includes but not limited to unpublished details of current projects, research, minutes of the meetings, grades, student and employees’ records. 69

7. Do not use copyrighted materials other than for fair use. Always attribute the materials to the source. Individuals are personally responsible for the content they publish on social media. Refrain from posting content that may be held liable for copyright infringement. 8. Do not post and share fake or misleading information particularly if it discredits other institutions, government offices, religious organizations, and other individuals. Verify the source of the materials to ensure that all contents published is accurate. Refute inaccurate information encountered if there is insufficient expertise and authority on the topic being discussed. 9. Do not comment on government policy on behalf of the Institute/college/academic departments particularly those outside of expertise and authority. 10. Avoid posting on social media when in high emotions. Contents published in social media are public and can be downloaded, save, forwarded and shared quickly. Always put in mind that copy of posts or files deleted is still available in the archival systems. If there are any unintentional mistakes, correct it immediately and let the audience know if necessary. 11. Manage comment section wisely. Set the settings for review and approve comments before they appear on social media sites. This will allow deleting spam and offensive comments that may escalate tensions between individual and the audience. 12. Protect personal details. Separate personal and professional profiles. Do not provide personal information that identity thieves could use. Do not publish home address and other personal records that are not considered public. Make the most of the privacy settings available. 13. Protect social media account from a phishing scam. Always practice due diligence in keeping social media account safe by changing password regularly. 14. Social media should not be used to express rants, complaints and other negative comments about the Institute, administrators/faculty members/ASF/non-teaching personnel and students as well as to organizations/associations/clubs and other organized groups duly recognized by the Institute.

SECTION 5 Responsibilities and Professionalism Guidelines for Individuals and Social Media Team Engaged in Clinical Internship and Community Services

Academic administrators/faculty members/ASF/non-teaching personnel and interns engaged in clinical internship programs and community services are enjoined to adhere to these guidelines:

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1. The right to privacy of the patients must be respected at all times. Information obtained from attending the patient shall not be published in any social media activities including pictures and videos without obtaining consent from the individual concerned. The healthcare provider must protect the confidentiality of the patient particularly the sensitive information. 2. Posting and sharing of information, which could identify the details and status of the patients, is not permitted. This includes code names to refer the patients, pictures, and videos of the patients and his/her relatives. 3. Social media shall not be used to establish inappropriate relationship with patients and superiors that could negatively affect the reputation of the Institute. Carefully consider the implications of friending, liking, following, and commenting on social media activities of the patients. 4. Posting and sharing of information, photos, videos, recording about the health facilities, employees and the community, which could give negative impression or unprofessionalism on the parts of the health facility, particularly if such materials have been obtained without consent is not permitted. Social media should not be used as a venue to express issues and concerns observed during internships.

SECTION 6 Reporting and Penalty

1. All members of the DLSMHSI Academics are enjoined to report any violation of these policies, standards, and guidelines on the use of social media to the Student Fellow & Generative Assistant or any office/departments/units concerned. 2. Any members of the DLSMHSI Academics found violating these policies, standards, and guidelines on social media use shall be subjected to the standard disciplinary proceedings of the Academics Division. References

Patdu, I. D. (2016). Recommendations for social media use in hospitals and health care facilities. Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 31(1), 6-9, retrieved from http://philjol.info/philjol/index.php/PJOHNS/article/view/3548 University of Michigan. (2010). Guidelines for the use of social media. Voices of the staff. University of Michigan, retrieved from https://hr.umich.edu/sites/ default/files/voices- social-media-guidelines.pdf

SECTION 7 Effectivity

These guidelines shall take effect immediately upon the approval of the Academic Services Operations Committee and Academic Operations Committee.

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In the early years of the recognition of the functions of the CCEHDP, then known as the Comprehensive Community Health Training Program (CCHTP) Unit in 2002, the Program was designed as a platform for the delivery of community-oriented and community- based projects under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics (OVCA). It was an Institutional program spearheaded by Dr. Estrella P. Gonzaga who was an active Community Medicine Consultant and Community Services Coordinator of the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM). Closely working with her for Community Health Development Program (CHDP) were the Community Organizers (COs), as well as, the faculty members and students from different Colleges with Immersion Programs. These were the DFCM of the College of Medicine (CM); the College of Physical Therapy, now known as the College of Rehabilitation Sciences (CRS); and the College of Nursing and Midwifery, which is now the College of Nursing (CN).

Being true to its Mission and Vision, the Institution continued to support the operation of the CCHTP. With the participation of various stakeholders, it has found ways to improve

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the delivery of the community health services that emphasized importance of partnership with communities in the aspects of research, training, and health services.

During the first year term of the appointment of Dr. Juanito O. Cabanias as the Vice Chancellor for Academics (VCA) in SY 2015-2016, he initiated the recognition of the Program as a distinct unit. CCHTP was eventually acknowledged as one of the units of the Academic Services Operations under the OVCA.

In SY 2018-2019, the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Unit was transferred to the CCHTP Department from the Office of Student Services (OSS), now known as The Student Affairs (TSA). The function of the Department had to be redefined to include now equipping and empowering the students of NSTP in preparation for community engagement. Continuous collaboration and maintaining partnership with different stakeholders both within the DLSMHSI and outside remained to be a cornerstone for the Department.

With the expanding function of the Department and in response to the directive of the VCA to further enhance the service learning component of the whole Institution in meeting its Vision and Mission, the Department has been renamed as the Center for Community Engagement and Health Development Program (CCEHDP), as approved and endorsed by the OVCA, beginning SY 2019-2020.\

Nature of the Unit

The CCEHDP is one of the servicing arms of the DLSMHSI under the OVCA that has been reorganized to provide support and assistance to the service learning component of the different Colleges of the Institution. As a link to the partner and adopted communities, it actively participates in the systematic, holistic, and developmental plan of delivering primary health care services to a community or group of people through a system of partnership that involves participation of both the community members and the health care team in aspects of training, service, and research.

Objectives of the CCEHDP

The Center aims to take part in the efficient delivery of Primary Health Care (PHC) services in the depressed and underserved communities through empowerment of the members of the community by means of a partnership or collaboration between the DLSMHSI and the local government unit (LGU).

It also seeks to awaken the spirit of patriotism among the youth as they commit themselves in community engagement and integration, demonstrating the zeal for service as they respond to the needs of the Filipino communities.

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Brief Description of CCEHDP and Its Components

CCEHDP has been designed to complement community health-related and service- learning projects or programs of students and faculty members, enhanced through collaboration with the members of the adopted or partner communities in Cavite and its neighboring provinces.

The Center is strongly supported by the Administration and actively participated by committed faculty members from the different Colleges, Community Organizers (COs), and students of the DLSMHSI.

Its health services component delivered by the students and faculty members from the medical and other allied health care professionals includes promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative; not discounting the benefits of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine, which maybe inherently existing in the adopted or partner communities.

The faculty members, the COs and the students engaged in community service are expected to demonstrate the 5-Star Lasallian attributes: social mobilizer, researcher, health care provider, educator, and manager.

Community Health Development Program (CHDP)

It is a health care plan consisting of a series of actions that aims to contribute to the efficient delivery of the Primary Health Care (PHC) in depressed and underserved communities, through a partnership between the members of the local community and the DLSMHSI community, where the concepts and principles of Community Organizing and Participatory Action Research (CO-PAR) are applied and the resources existing or inherent in the partner community are utilized to be able to address the identified health care needs of its people.

Integration of the Student Immersion Programs

Student Immersion Program of the Colleges of Medicine, Rehabilitation Sciences, and Nursing aims to enhance the learning skills and attitude of their students through an in- depth social engagement and integration to an actual setting wherein social, economic and political determinants play significant roles in the health of a person, his/her family and community. The Program also seeks to increase among these students an awareness of the Philippine health care delivery system and to increase their understanding of their future roles as health care providers/professionals in the future. The collaboration of these Colleges provides promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative health care services in the partner communities.

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National Service Training Program (NSTP)

The Institution has always valued the youth, recognizing their potentials as nation-builders, capable of contributing to the transformation of the nation. To help them find their roles and their mission for our country, the Institution incorporates the concepts and principles of the NSTP of the Republic of the Philippines; a commitment to participate in molding the Filipino youth of today, who are the hope of the nation.

NSTP is a program aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of service and patriotism. The students shall undergo training in the NSTP component program offered by the DLSMHSI, the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS). In the same way as the other 2 components, namely the Reserve Officers’ Training Corp (ROTC) and the Literacy Training Service (LTS), the CWTS at the DLSMHSI has been designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the general welfare of the country. (Section 3, RA 9163)

Graduates of the NSTP shall form the group of volunteers for the School-Based National Service Reserve Corps (SBNSRC) who shall be promoters of volunteerism and be advocates of community projects and programs that will help address the identified needs of the adopted and partner communities.

COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Strategies for the CHDP

The CHDP of the DLSMHSI is an offshoot of the Health Resource Development Project III (HRDP III) that was participated in 1991-1994 by the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) and the College of Nursing

(CN) of the Institution, then known as the De La Salle University- Emilio Aguinaldo College of Medicine (DLSU-EACM). Most of the strategies of the HRDP III are still being adapted in the implementation of the present CCEHDP.

1. Collaboration between DLSMHSI and LGU of the partner community 2. Formation of Community Health Organization (CHO)/ Coordination with the existing recognized organization of Community Health Workers (CHW) 3. Mobilization of the people in the community through the CHO or CHW organization 4. Trainings of the CHO or CHW organization members on: a. Leadership b. Participatory action research c. Project development and management 5. Skills Training for Community Health Workers (CHWs)

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COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING FRAMEWORK FOR THE DLSMHSI as of SY 2019-2020

Introduction

Service-learning is a pedagogical strategy described as a form of experiential education in which students are given the opportunity to engage in activities, deliver services that are relevant to the human and communities and congruent to their learning outcomes, and discover the meaning of these services through critical reflection. This scheme aims to teach civic responsibility, strengthen communities, and exchange community- and institution-derived resources and expertise.1,2

It is described by Janet S. Eyler (winner of the 2003 Thomas Ehrlich Faculty Award for Service-learning) and Dwight E. Giles, Jr. as “a form of experiential education where learning occurs through a cycle of action and reflection as students. . . seek to achieve real objectives for the community and deeper understanding and skills for themselves. In the process, students link personal and social development with academic and cognitive development. . . experience enhances understanding; understanding leads to more effective action.” 3 So in the process, the students learn to translate knowledge to skills and experience the application of these skills in the real world, while at the same time provide community partners an opportunity to address their identified needs.

Framework for the DLSMHSI:

FACULTY CCEHDP & ADMINISTRATION PARTNER COMMUNITIES Institutional V/M Equipping and Empowering + Engaging the Students the Students Institutional OBE Framework

INSTITUTION &

PARTNER COMMUNITIES

Enhancing Learning of Students

The Vision- Mission of the DLSMHSI and administrative directives are translated in terms of curriculum development for both the faculty and student. (Box 1) Guided by the standards set by the Colleges that are reflected in the syllabi designed for the faculty and students, the latter is being equipped with the necessary knowledge that will be used

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in the development and enhancement of skills. Both these knowledge and skills are tools in empowering the students as they are being prepared for a greater task. (Box 2)

The students of the DLSMHSI are being molded for national and international services. This undertaking is shared by the different units of the Institution as well. The Center for Community Engagement and Health Development Program (CCEHDP) exists to assist in enriching the learning needs of the students of the Institution. The Center is one of the means that bridge the gap of learning, from classroom learning to community service. (Box 3)

Utilizing the concepts and principles of community-organizing and participatory action research (CO-PAR), the CCEHDP goes through the process of identifying communities and institutions that will accept the challenge of partnership for community health development, wherein both the faculty and students will actively take part in the different stages of the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. (Box 3) Though students may not be able to witness long-term outcomes of the community or institutional partnership, service-learning is recommended at every stage of the project or program development. (Box 4)

Finally, all these opportunities given to the students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to a real life situation will pave way to a higher level of understanding of others and appreciation of their roles and contributions to the community. (Box 4)

Elements of the Service-Learning of the DLSMHSI

1. Equipping the students  Syllabi designed with service-learning components 2. Empowering the students  Classroom exercises prior to actual community engagement 3. Engaging the students to service-learning  Integration in a partner community or institution 4. Enhancing student service-learning  Reflection related to experiences in reference to the learning outcomes 5. Equipping the partner communities  Community participation in health development  Community experience during students’ service-learning activity 6. Empowering the partner communities  Enhanced knowledge related to the health education lectures conducted  Skills learned applied appropriately  Knowledge learned reflected in life activities

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References:

1. Jacoby, Barbara. Service-Learning Essentials, Questions, Answers, and Lessons Learned. Jossey-Bass, USA. 2015. 2. Leiden University College. Engage The Hague. Retrieved on April 16, 2019 from http://engagethehague.nl/what-is-service-learning 3. Bandy, J. What is service –learning or community engagement? Retrieved on April 17, 2019 from https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/teaching-through- community-engagement/

Revised Guideline for Community Engagement Activities as of SY 2019-2020

To provide the best learning experience during the community exposure or community- related projects of DLSMHSI faculty and students, to include the exchange faculty and students, and foreign guests or visitors from schools or institutions with which the DLSMHSI has affiliations/linkages, the following activities shall be observed by the requesting College/ Unit/ Department (Requester) and the CCEHDP Team.

Before Community Engagement

1. The Requester shall fill up Revised CCEHDP Form 1 or CCEHDP Form 2, which can be downloaded from the CCEHDP website. a. Revised CCEHDP Form 101: Request for Community Engagement Assistance for Service Learning Activities b. CCEHDP Form 102: Request for Assistance for Community Extension Project or Program 2. The appropriate form shall be submitted with other necessary supporting documents to the CCEHDP office at least 8 weeks prior to the intended community or institution visit to give time for initial planning and ground working activity. 3. The Requester and the CCEHDP personnel shall set a meeting to discuss the details of the intended community engagement, preferably within the week from date of request. 4. The Community Organizer (CO) of the CCEHDP shall do the initial ground-working activity to the community or institution based on what was discussed during the planning. This is necessary to determine the feasibility of the conduct of the project/problem based on the formulated objectives, to prepare the community members for the visit, to request consent for the participation of persons needed for the visit, and to ensure the safety and security of the guest/s o visitor/s.

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5. The CCEHDP Personnel shall provide the Requester all the necessary information gathered during the ground-working activity. This shall also include the detailed information of the contact person and significant people in the community who will be involved during the project implementation. 6. The faculty, students, and guests or visitors shall be required to attend the orientation of the DLSMHSI- CHDP process, as deemed necessary, which shall be conducted by the CCEHDP personnel prior to the community engagement. The faculty member of the requesting College/Unit/Department who is actively involved in the CHDP process of the Institution may conduct this orientation to their respective faculty members or students. 7. The Requester must comply with CHED requirements for Off-Campus activities (CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 63, Series of 2017). More so, it shall be the responsibility of the Requester to inform their students and guests about the final details of the community visit, as well as, making arrangements for the transportation to be used. 8. The CO shall assist the faculty of the requesting College/Unit/Department in preparing the community for the students’ and visitors’ community engagement. 9. The Requester shall inform the CO for any change in the schedule of activity, such as postponement or cancellation of community activities, the soonest possible time, preferably 2 weeks before the intended date of the actual fieldwork. This is to give the Team ample time to coordinate and to communicate these changes to target community/communities, institution/s and other stakeholders. During the Community Engagement

1. A faculty-in-charge (FIC) or representative from the requesting College/Unit/Department must accompany their students and guests or visitors at all times. 2. Prior to departure from the DLSMHSI, the FIC or a designated authorized co-faculty shall take the attendance of the students and/or all participants. He or She shall also conduct a pre-departure orientation to reiterate the objectives and plan of the activities for the day. The CCEHDP must be provided with the attendance of all faculty members, students and other participants who shall take part in the community engagement. 3. Stopover during a trip is highly discouraged. This is to avoid delays in the schedule and to ensure safety and security of faculty, students, and guests. 4. The CO and/or the FIC shall spearhead the courtesy call to the Punong Barangay or to his or her representative/s. This activity shall precede any other activities intended for the community, unless the Punong Barangay suggests otherwise. 5. The FIC shall monitor the activities of the students during community engagement. He or She may, however, seek the assistance of the CO. Any changes that will have to

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be made, that is, those that are not on the approved initial plan of activities, must be discussed and agreed upon by both the accompanying CO and the Requester. 6. The FIC shall take full responsibility for the conduct of the students and guest/s during community engagement. 7. Consent shall always be sought by any DLSMSHI Personnel prior to the taking of photos of any resident in the community. Parental consent is always necessary for the full participation of children residing in the community during project implementation.

After the Community Engagement

1. Unless incorporated in the itinerary, unnecessary stopover during the trip going back to the DLSMHSI campus is highly discouraged. Final unloading area shall be within the DLSMHSI premises. 2. All guests shall fill up AQM Evaluation Form 125 (considering only the items applicable for the activity) and the Transportation Evaluation Form, which shall be provided for and be collected by the CCEHDP personnel. The Administrative Assistant or the Office Associate of the CCEHDP shall collate and shall forward the results to the AQM Department. 3. A written Accomplishment Report, which is a documentation of the activity conducted, must be submitted by the Requester concerned a month after the scheduled community engagement. This Report must be based on the objectives stated in the CCEHDP Form 1 or CCEHDP Form 2. Photo-documentations should be carefully presented so as to maintain confidentially among community participants.

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The Center for Internationalization, Academic Affiliations and Engagements (CIAAE) is a department established in the year 2019 under the Academics. The department has three units namely International Student Relations Unit, Minority and Multicultural Unit, and Language Training and Professional Development Unit.

CIAAE works collaboratively to support the internationalization initiatives of the Academics, with special emphasis on strengthening the teaching and curriculum development and oversight, co-curricular internationalization program leadership, campus internationalization assessment measures development, and intercultural and international programming management.

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SECTION 1 International Student Relations Unit

International Student Relations Unit (ISRU) under the Center for Internationalization, Academic Affiliations and Engagements, is a unit dedicated to the international students. It ensures a smooth transition for foreign students and helps them by coordinating with internal offices, external units, and government offices in the country. It aims to produce globally competent and multiculturally sensitive international students who shall exemplify Lasallian values and attributes in collaborating with our communities and country; provide excellent service to the international students in coordination with the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities, The Registrar, Colleges, The Student Affairs, and other Departments of DLSMHSI; assist International Students with housing issues, immigration concerns, culture adjustments, certain legal matters, and other personal concerns; and anticipate the needs of international students relative to their smooth transition and integration to local setting and culture.

Services Offered:

1.1. Visa Processing Assistance ● Visa Information – is obtained prior to the arrival of international students and for the application of their visa. ● Tourist Visa – is a type of visa issued to international students who wish to extend the tourist visa during the last thirty (30) days of the previously issued Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension, or upon the expiry of a regular visa extension with the total duration of extension of not more than six (6) months from the time of expiration of authorized stay. ● Student Visa- is issued to international students 18 years old and above and taking up courses higher than high school. ● Special Study Permit (SSP) - issued to an international student below the age of 18 and/or taking a non-degree course in the Philippines. A SSP is a PERMIT, not a visa but a Temporary Visitor’s Visa. Requirements: 1. Letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the representative of the petitioning school; 2. Filled-up Bureau of Immigration Consolidated General Application Form (Bureau of Immigration Form CGAF-003-Rev 0); 3. 2 pcs 2x2 picture; 4. Photocopy of Passport Bio-page and latest admission with valid authorized stay; 5. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance (for Medicine Students)

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6. Letter of Acceptance 7. Photocopy of Bureau of Immigration school accreditation ID of the Registrar or school representative. 8. Payment for SSP (approx. Php9,300) ● Conversion to Student Visa – is a procedure required for international students who are 18 years old and shall take up a course of study higher than high school in a university, seminary, or college. Requirements: 1. Joint letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the authorized representative of the petitioning school and applicant, using the school letterhead with dry seal; 2. Duly accomplished CGAF for Student Visa and Special Study Permit; 3. Photocopy of passport pages bearing the bio-page, latest admission with valid authorized stay and Bureau of Quarantine(BOQ) stamp; 4. Notice of Acceptance of the applicant bearing a clear impression of the school’s official dry seal; 5. Endorsement addressed to the Commissioner from the school for the conversion of the applicant’s status, signed by the School Registrar; 6. Certificate of Eligibility for Admission from Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in case of Medicine/Dentistry; 7. CHED Endorsement for transfer and shifting of course, if applicable; 8. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance, if application is filed six (6) months or more from the date of first arrival in the Philippines; 9. Photocopy of BI school accreditation ID of the registrar or school representative; and 10. Bureau of Immigration Clearance Certificate.

● Extension of Student Visa – is a process for international students with an existing Student Visa and wish to continue their study in the Philippines.

NOTE: 1. Visa with NO CONVERSION mark shall not have a privilege to enroll at DLSMHSI 2. One year NO TRANSFER for international students from the start of the academic year 3. In case of receiving failing grades, students will be subjected to the following actions: Warning 1 failed grade, 1 dropped, 1 incomplete subject Stern Warning Two(2) to five(5) failed grades Last and Final Extension Six(6) to Nine(9) failed grades For DENIAL Ten(10) or more violations

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1.2. Banking Assistance International Student Relations Unit (ISRU) assists International Students with ACR I- card (Alien Certificate of Registration Card), passport, and Immigration Certificate of Registration (ICR) as proof of their residency in opening a bank account in the Philippines.

1.3. Off-Campus Living Assistance (Arranging Accommodation) The ISRU also provides assistance to enrolled international students in accessing accommodation or a place to stay that is safe and conducive for learning.

1.4. Student Accommodation and Upkeep The ISRU assists international students in inquiring for and processing for information as regards their school fees.

1.5. Transportation Assistance The ISRU provides transportation assistance to international students in traveling to and from through Lasallian Pick-up service c/o DLSMHSI Transportation Department.

1.6. Campus Tour for Foreign Student-Applicant The ISRU may help in coordination of campus tour services to the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities (LASO), for prospective international student applicants. In adherence to the procedure set by LASO on Individual, Group, and School Campus Tour, the applicant shall submit  High School Individual Tour Request Form or  High School Group Tour Request Form, downloadable at www.dlshsi.edu.ph and email at [email protected] and cc: [email protected]

Reservation shall be done one (1) week prior the preferred date, in any of the following schedules:

Monday to Saturday – 8:00 am to 10:00 am 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Cavite: +63 (46) 481-8000 Local 5001 / 1406 / 1407 (LASO) or Local 1522 (ISRU) Manila: +63 (2) 988-3100 Local 5001 / 1406 / 1407 (LASO) or Local 1522 (ISRU) Telefax: +63 (46) 481-8032

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1.7. Securing Documents from the different Offices and Agencies The ISRU provides assistance to the enrolled international students in completion of all required documents for student visa applications.

● Assistance to Bureau of Quarantine – is a service provided to enrolled International Students in processing clearance from the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ), to include completing laboratory requirements needed by the BOQ, done through the service of DLSUMC – Pathology Laboratory Department. Requirements: a. Picture 2x2 (3 pcs) with white background b. Original Passport c. Physical Appearance d. Php 500 – Physical Examination and Documentation of BOQ e. Original and duplicate copies of the following: 1. Laboratory results (within 6 mos. validity) are as follows: a. Chest X-ray b. Urinalysis c. Fecalysis (Ova and Parasite) d. RPR/VDRL ( Blood Test for Syphilis) – 15 yrs. old- onwards 2. Additional requirement for selected countries (Please see annex A- BOQ) a. Malarial Smear Laboratory Result b. Polio Vaccination Certificate c. Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

*Any Remarkable Results (With findings): Proceed to TSA-Health and Safety Department for advising

● Assistance to NBI Clearance – is to help the students in securing clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation for foreign students who have already stayed in the country for more than six (6) months.

1.8. Programs and Activities for Enrolled International Students ● General Orientation/Assembly- is designed to introduce and inform International Students about the safety, services, workshops and retreats, leadership programs, cultural tours/trips and programs and activities of the Institution exclusively for them.

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● Cultural Tours/Trips- is an activity provided for students to experience the life in the Philippines and cultural exploration and discovery, relative to the smooth transition and integration to local setting and culture. ● International and National Leadership Development, Workshops, and Retreats - is Lasallian activities that provide opportunities to develop and enhance effective leadership skills and encourage involvement in student organizations at DLSMHSI. ● Outreach Program – is an activity involving International Students in community service and advocacy to develop their multicultural sensitivity. ● International Student Organizations and Activities – are activities to support International Students during their stay, to challenge and to develop themselves on professional and cultural levels. ● International Networking/Consortium – is a Lasallian international alliance among schools of three or more countries with the goal of implementing the student exchange programs. ● International Student Sport Activities- are activities to support International Students in their passion for sports. However, their participation is limited only to institutional games and SLCUAA and not in PRISAA or other inter-school tournaments, and scholarship. ● DLSMHSI-International Student Association – is an organization of International Students which assist in implementing programs, projects, and activities relevant to the needs of the International Students. ● Language Proficiency – is a special program provided by the Language Training and Professional Development (LTPD) for international students that will help develop their proficiency in the Filipino and English languages. Procedure: 1. The interested student may inform the ISRU office to endorse the concern to LTPD Unit 2. Charge slip shall be provided to students by the LTPD Unit 3. Pay to the Cashier at Wang Bldg. Basement 4. Submit the official receipt to LTPD Unit 5. Schedule of session will be given to students upon submitting the receipt ● International Conferences and Competitions – are activities and privileges provided for chosen and qualified International Students to represent DLSMHSI in international competitions or conferences ● Others: International Students Graduates Night, Lasallian International Sport Fest (Larong Pinoy), Lasallian International Food Fest, Paskong Pinoy, Holiday Party, Lasallian International Students Summer Camp, Medical Tagalog Program (Medical Terminology), Christmas or Holiday Celebration, International Friendship Football Cup, Cultural Music Festival

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SECTION 2 MINORITY AND MULTICULTURAL UNIT

THE MINORITY AND MULTICULTURAL UNIT under the Center for Internationalization, Academic Affiliation and Engagement of De La Salle Medical and Health Science Institute aims to promote the awareness of understanding and appreciation to multiculturalism, diversity, and social justice in order to strengthen the personal attributes such as Flexibility, Respect, Empathy, and Empowerment (FREE).

This also units provides different effective programs and services in partnership with the community to engage their social, intellectual, interpersonal and leadership development and skills. It also acquires cultural learning and full awareness to the positive social change.

SECTION 3 MINORITY AND MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP It is given to the incoming DLSMHSI undergraduate students coming from the Minority/Ethnic group in the Philippines who are in need of Full Financial Assistance including Accommodation, sets of uniform, and monthly and book allowance. Applicants are screened and evaluated based on the requirements submitted and through interview and house visitation by the Scholarship Committee. Full Financial Scholars are required to render at least 20-25 hours of service in a week as Office Assistant in the Office of Center for Internationalization Academic Affiliation and Engagement as their return service.

Pre-requisites: 1. Regular student 2. Filipino citizen and resident of the Philippines 3. Has passed the background check and interview of the Scholarship Committee 4. Minimum grade requirement of 80 per subject 5. General Weighted Average (GWA) of 88 or higher

Requirements: 1. Certificate of Indigence 2. Photocopy of Senior High School Report Card / Certification of Grades 3. W/ a score of 150 above at the DLSMHSI College Admissions Test (CAT) 4. Certificate of Good Moral Character 5. One (1) pc. 2×2 color picture (white background w/ nametag) 6. No Criminal Case

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The Academic Quality Management is one of the offices under the Academics, which has the primary responsibility of achieving a culture of excellence at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute. It is committed to promote and maintain the quality and standards that demonstrate accountability and upholding the welfare of everyone at DLSMHSI.

AQM is charged with setting up and applying qualification and regulation approval, accreditation and program moderation procedures across colleges and departments. It also considers academic matters including programs and standards, course approval and moderation procedures, advice and comment on academic developments, encouragement of the coherent and balanced development of curricula, and other certifications and accreditations which include PAASCU, ISO, CHED’s Institutional Sustainability Assessment, Center of Excellence, Center of Development, Philippine Qualifications Framework, International Qualifications Framework, and the like. AQM is committed to continuous quality improvement in education.

The provision of high-quality education on professional programs, with a particular emphasis on medical and health-allied courses, is at the heart of what DLSMHSI does. Effective and ongoing quality assurance procedures underpin and guide our efforts to ensure the consistent and superior delivery of education and training, and related academic support services.

Objectives of AQM 1. Ensure effective quality assurance procedures for the Academics. 2. Review the details and external accreditation processes for each of the colleges and other offices/departments of DLSMHSI. 3. Support the Academics in its achievement of standards of excellence in research and teaching through regular activities that promote quality enhancement practices across offices. 4. Ensure that academic processes are of an internationally respected standard and that the goals are achieved, and that the policies and practices are under steadfast review as part of an over-all quality enhancement system of the institution.

AQM in ACTION

The following pictures show some of the major functions of AQM

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. Document Checklist Review through AQM Visit is done every 2nd Semester in different offices of Academics

. From preparation of CHED’s Institutional Sustainability Assessment (ISA)

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. To the Actual Visit of CHED for ISA of DLSMHSI in November 2018

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The Graduate Studies in Medical and Health Sciences is committed to produce graduates with high level of expertise in their field as an expression of faith to human needs.

Objectives: 1. To provide graduate students with advanced competencies in their specialized areas needed to be successful in their professional practice 2. To provide opportunities for graduate students to enhance their cultural, attitudinal, and philosophical values. 3. To encourage graduate students in the synthesis and assimilation of knowledge towards the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of professional interest and importance. 4. To promote the culture of research and provide opportunities for graduate students in the dissemination of their scholarly works.

Program Offering

 Master of Arts in Nursing

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The Center for Inter-Professional Education and Practice is expected to provide the leadership, educational and manpower resources needed to guide the Institution on Inter-Professional Education (IPE) and collaborative practice. It shall serve as a catalyst of IPE and Practice in DLSMHSI that will create a deeply connected and integrated learning system aimed at building a more cohesive healthcare teams and help improve patient care.

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Program Description

The Inter-Professional Education is an important pedagogical approach for preparing future health professionals to provide patient care in a collaborative team environment. The goal of IPE is for students to learn how to function in an inter-professional team and carry this knowledge, skill, and value into their future practice, ultimately providing inter-professional patient care as part of a collaborative team and focused on improving patient outcomes. An inter-professional team is composed of members from different health professions who have specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. The inter-professional team’s aim is to provide patient-centered care in a collaborative manner. The team establishes a common goal and using their individual expertise, works in concert to achieve that patient-centered goal. Team members synthesize their observations and profession-specific expertise to collaborate and communicate as a team for optimal patient care. In this model, joint decision-making is valued and each team member is empowered to assume leadership on patient care issues appropriate to their expertise (Buring, S. M. et al., (2009). Inter-professional education: Definitions, student competencies and guidelines for implementation. Retrieved 15 January 2020 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2720355/).

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Students must follow the proper dress code

UNIFORM 1. Students must wear the prescribed complete uniform, their school IDs and name plates while inside the school premises during class hours and clinical duty hours and other days. Minor modification of School Uniform following ones religion and ethnicity will be subject for discussion and deliberation with the recommending approval of and by the Dean’s Council Members which requires letter of request reinforced by their religious and ethnic affiliations’ rulings duly recognized by the LGU and National Government. The collegiate Dean and Vice Dean have the approval regarding this matter to be endorsed to the Vice Chancellor for Academics for final approval. 2. Mid-calf socks in closed black leather shoes or mid-calf white socks in closed white leather shoes as college dictates. For women, wearing of black foot socks, skin-toned stocking or no socks is allowed in the prescribed black leather closed shoes. 3. Students must wear white, skin-toned undergarments such as cycling shorts, half-slip, camisole for women, and “sando”/ white plain undershirts for men. 4. A valid school ID only issued by the Registrar must be displayed at the middle portion of the uniform while inside the institution. For the College of Medicine, the ID should be pinned on the right side of the name plate.

CIVILLIAN CLOTHING

Students who have no classes but need to come to DLSMHSI must wear their school IDs and abide by the civilian dress code of the Institution. For those who reside within the Institution must also abide the civilian dress code of the Institution during class hours (7AM-7PM).

NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE INSTITUTION BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

 All kinds of shorts (most especially Varsity Jerseys prior ingress);  Sleeveless upper garments unless worn with an overlaying blazer;  Blouses and dresses that reveal or expose the breasts, navel and/or undergarments;  Midriff, backless and hanging blouses that expose the abdomen and/ or lower back;  Miniskirts that expose more than one third of the thigh;  Ripped jeans (exposing or not exposing the skin);  Leggings (like P.E. activities which requires leggings must be worn at the DLSMHSI-Animo Center Comfort Rooms and are not allowed to wander and ingress the school grounds);  See-through;  Razor back;  Body fit shirts/dress, off-shoulder;  Venus cut;  Hats and caps worn inside the classrooms and offices; 94

 Slippers (except in areas where these are needed/ required that require special permission);  Cross-dressing and male students with make-up are not allowed;  P.E. swimming attires are not allowed during ingress and while wandering around the school grounds prior egress;  DLSMHSI Varsity Uniforms and jerseys must be worn at the DLSMHSI-Animo Center Comfort Rooms and are not allowed to wander and ingress the school grounds);  Costumes (must have a special permit first from the College, SHS, General Services, and The Student Affairs 3 days before ingress);  Moderately to highly made-up; and  Students inappropriately clad and far from the professional standards set by the Institution.

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(Accomplish this form and submit to The Student Affairs – Student Health and Safety Department)

DE LA SALLE MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTE City of Dasmariñas, Cavite

Student Health and Safety Department ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM Drug Testing Program

I______a student from the College of ______acknowledge that I am officially enrolled in De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute for the school year ______.

As a student of this Institution bounded by the policies of the Institutional Student Handbook, I hereby acknowledge that I fully understand the policy against prohibited drugs of DLSMHSI and the procedures for drug testing.

I hereby agree to submit to the drug testing program during my enrolled school years in this Institution as an annual requirements and if suspected with substantial evidence on the use of prohibited drugs. I understand and agree that if at any time I refuse to submit and cooperate to the drug-testing program I will be automatically subjected to the appropriate disciplinary action as stated in the Institutional Student Handbook.

I authorize DLSMHSI’s Drug Testing Laboratory to do screening test to determine the presence of prohibited drugs, if any. I authorize DLSMHSI’s Drug Testing Laboratory together with the Student Health and Safety Department of The Student Affairs to disclose any documents relating to the test and if in case that test would yield a positive result, I will allow them to send my specimen to any government accredited Confirmatory Center to validate the result. If still noted positive to the confirmatory test, I will be subjected to appropriate action of the Institution.

I understand that only duly authorized personnel representing the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences, Student Health and Safety Department of The Student Affairs with the test and that the DLSMHSI Student Health and Safety Department of The Student Affairs will maintain and protect the confidentiality of the information to the greatest extent possible and that they will share such information only to the extent necessary for my welfare in this Institution.

______Signature above Printed Name Date

With my consent:

______Name and Signature (Parent/Guardian)

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CONFORME

Date: ______

To: The Dean The Student Affairs De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute City of Dasmariñas, Cavite

This is to certify that I received a copy of the Institutional Student Handbook. I will read and understand the provisions therein and I promise to abide by the conditions specified therein for as long as I am in the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute.

______Name and Signature (Student) Date

Noted by:

______Name and Signature (Parent/Guardian) Date

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