STUDENT HANDBOOK STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015 - 2018 2015-2018 The Student Handbook Revision Committee AY 2015-2018 Name: Name: Chairperson Ms. Fritzie Ian Paz-De Vera Dean of Student Affairs Address: Address: Members Dr. Rosemary Seva Telephone: I.D Number: Dean, Gokongwei College of Engineering Email Address: Email Address: Dr. Rochelle Irene Lucas Vice Dean, Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education Course: Course: Ms. Elsie Velasco Faculty, Accountancy Department Mr. Oscar Unas Faculty, Manufacturing Engineering and Management Department Carlo Iñigo Inocencio President, University Student Government FOREWORD Wilbur Omar Chua Chairperson, Council of Student Organizations Jose Mari Carpena The regulations that appear on this Student Handbook apply to all undergraduate Graduate Student Council Convenor and graduate students who are enrolled in the different colleges of the University. GSC President, CLA Upon admission, they agree to abide by these regulations so as to maintain Consultant Atty. Christopher Cruz discipline, uphold the good order of the school, preserve the fair name of the University Legal Counsel University, and actualize its Mission-Vision Statement. Secretariat Ms. Maria Cecilia Renee Moreno Aside from norms contained in this Student Handbook, bulletin board and website postings, special manuals for specific purposes, and published announcements Resource Persons Joy Fajardo are the ordinary channels by which the University administration informs the student President, DLSU Parents of University Students Organization body of official business. The students should consult these channels regularly. Dr. Voltaire Mistades University Registrar The administrative authority of the University is vested on the President of the institution. The continued attendance of any student at De La Salle University Ms. Ma. Inores Palmes, CPA subjects him or her to this authority, conforming to the spirit of the on-going policies University Controller set by the academic community. Ms. Izel Marie Guatno and Empowerment Ms. Christy Santiago Director, Student Discipline Formation Ofce All rights reserved. Parts of this material may be reproduced provided: (1) the material is not The Student Handbook Revisions Committee AY 2015-2018 acknowledges the altered; (2) use is non commercial; (3) De La Salle University is acknowledged as source; and (4) De La Salle University is notified through (email) or (office). DLSU, 2401 Taft Avenue, Manila 0922 Philippines. committee’s meetings. 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Thank you. i ii iii Table of Contents Appendices Introduction Appendix A: Guiding Principles of the Philippine Lasallian Family - 152 Message from the President - vi Appendix B: Lasallian Schools in the Philippines - 165 De La Salle Philippines - viii Appendix C: South Manila Educational Consortium (SMEC) - 166 DLSU: A Leading Learner-Centered Research University - ix Appendix D: Student Formation and Services - 168 La Sallian Values And Prayer - xi Lessons From The Founder - xii Appendix E: Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes - 183 100 Years Of De La Salle University - xiv Appendix F: DLSU Office Directory - 185 Ready For Another Century - xviii Appendix G: Campus Map - 198 Tips To Enjoying Campus Life - xx DLSU-STC Campus Map - 200 General Provisions Appendix H: Student Organizations -202 Section 1: General Directives - 1 Appendix I: Student’s Charter - 224 Section 2: Student Classification - 8 Section 3: Communication - 26 Appendix J: Republic Act No.8049 (An act of Regulating Hazing and Other forms of Initiation Rites in Fraternities, Sororities, and other Section 4: Social Norms - 27 Organizations and Providing penalties therefor) - 246 Section 5: Student Discipline Formation -31 Section 6: Student Grievance - 60 Appendix K: Republic Act No. 7877 (An Act Declaring Sexual Harassment Section 7: Student Media - 70 Unlawful in the Employment, Education or Training Environment, and for Other Purposes) - 250 Undergraduate Appendix L: Policies and Guidelines for the Prevention and Investigation Section 8: Fees, Scholarships and Payments - 79 of Sexual Harassment Cases - 254 Section 9: Attendance - 88 Appendix M: Guidelines for the Conduct of the Lasallians’ Fight Against Section 10: Examinations - 90 Drugs (LFAD) Drug Testing (DTP) Program for DLSU Students - 262 Section 11: Credit, Grading and Retention - 92 Appendix N: Republic Act 7079 (An act Providing for the Development Section 12: Trimestral Honors - 99 and Promotion of Campus Journalism and for Other Purposes) - 282 Section 13: Graduation - 100 Section 14: Discontinuance of Studies - 101 Appendix O: De La Salle University Policies on Intellectual Property - 285 Section 15: Student Activities - 103 Appendix P: DLSU Policy and Guidelines on the Use of Trademarks - 297 Appendix Q: Memorandum on Dropping of Modular Accountancy Graduate Courses - 301 Section 16: Fees, Scholarships and Payments - 112 Appendix R: Requirements for Admission of Graduate Students - 303 Section 17: Enrollment - 114 Section 18: Comprehensive Examinations - 119 Appendix S: R.A. 10627 - Anti-Bullying Act - 309 Section 19: Credit, Grading and Retention - 120 Appendix Z: Student Handbook Implementing Guidelines - 314 Section 20: Thesis and Dissertation - 127 Lasallian Cheers/Songs - 322 Section 21: Graduation - 132 Section 22: Discontinuance of Studies - 132 Section 23: Student Activities - 133 iv v MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to De La Salle University! As an institution, De La Salle University has earned its reputation for shaping This handbook aims to serve as a guide for life within and without the hallowed individuals who are responsive and acclaimed for their pioneering ideas. Our halls of De La Salle University. It also describes your rights and responsibilities alumni are guided by their passion for developing communities and creating as members of the Lasallian community. You will also find in it different positive change. Many serve as inspiration to their fellow Filipinos. This tradition opportunities for growth and learning. of excellence will continue through the achievements and leadership of Lasallians like you. Listed here are various student groups and organizations that will enable you to expand and grow. There is no best or right way to go about learning. Those For more than a century, De La Salle University has been educating many that take the chance and move beyond their comfort zones are those who are young men and women who entered its halls and aided their transformation most likely to maximize their time spent in DLSU. Ponder on who you are. Upon into responsible citizens and leaders of our nation. From this moment onward, that reflection, ask yourself: who do I wish to be? you are embarking on a journey that will propel you towards greater heights of excellence and service. Take the opportunity to connect with people who are different from you. Participate in activities that you have never tried. Be open to developing new Before you begin this new phase of your academic career, take the time to fully ways of thinking and understanding. Through your efforts, the changes you understand and embrace our shared heritage leading back to our founder, imbibe in yourself may be the impetus needed to create changes for the St. John Baptist de La Salle. Our Lasallian core values of faith in action, zeal growth of our larger society. And if you encounter challenges or questions that for service, and communion in mission form the cornerstone of St. La Salle’s are beyond your experience, there is no shame in asking for help or advice. mission of making education a powerful tool in strengthening our relationship After all, the university truly wishes you to develop as a unique individual, to find with both God and our neighbor. These values will serve you well and will help satisfaction in all of your undertakings, and become the person Our Creator you find greater meaning, fulfillment, and, most definitely, fun and enjoyment wants you to become. throughout your stay in the university and beyond. May you realize and harness your potentials to the fullest, and make our At De La Salle University, students take center stage in the learning process. In Lasallian mission of teaching minds, touching hearts, and transforming lives the face of the complexities brought about by our modern, technologically- come alive in you. driven, global society, the university believes in holistically developing its students in course works that will go beyond the confines of the classroom. Animo La Salle! It is essential that you be ready to meet the diversity of people and ideas that you will surely encounter. Our faculty members come from over 100 international and local universities and will engage you in the latest innovations and pioneering