1 Undergraduate Student Handbook 2010 Edition ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY LOYOLA SCHOOLS Undergraduate Student Handbook 2010 Edition Vision of the Loyola Schools The Ateneo Loyola Schools is a Filipino, Catholic, and Jesuit center of excellence of higher learning that is globally competitive while Asian in perspective; a community that transforms society through its research and creative work, its leadership in service to others and for the environment, and its formation of persons- for-others. y The regulations of the Loyola Schools as set forth in this Handbook are calculated to secure the good order necessary for the effective pursuit of knowledge, to help the students attain the level of quality work required of them, and to ensure proper deportment of the entire body. The student’s registration in the Loyola Schools is considered an expression of willingness to abide by all the rules and regulations prevailing in the Loyola Schools. Every student, therefore, is committed to the observance of these rules. Copyright © 2010 Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University The undergraduate student handbook is published by the Office of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University Telephone No.: (63 2) 426-6001 locals 5020, 5021 Address: Ground Floor, Xavier Hall Ateneo de Manila University Katipunan Avenue Loyola Heights, Quezon City Philippines Email: [email protected] Photos by: Aaron Palabyab and Aaron Vicencio Design and Layout: Ivan Jacob A. Pesigan 5 ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY LOYOLA SCHOOLS Undergraduate Student Handbook 2010 Edition Office of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs Message Vice President for the Loyola Schools Being an Atenean means being excellent in all that you do and using your gifts to serve others. We at the Loyola Schools hope that in the years you spend at the Ateneo, you find that these two ideals go together: you can serve others best only if you grow to your full potential. We are committed to your formation not only as leaders in your chosen fields, but as men and women in service to our society. The2010 Undergraduate Student Handbook serves as a guide so that you may know the systems, procedures, and programs at the Loyola Schools as you go through your formation. We join you in your journey to become Lux-in-Domino—Light in the Lord. John Paul C. Vergara Message Associate Dean for Academic Affairs How but in custom and in ceremony Are innocence and beauty born? Ceremony’s a name for the rich horn, And custom for the spreading laurel tree. -W.B. Yeats The Student Handbook of the Loyola Schools is more than just a compilation of customs and ceremonies. It is even more than just a code of rules and regulations. Read well, that is to say, in what Jeronimo Nadal calls in corde, in spiritu, et in practice, the Handbook is a guide to the Ateneo way of proceeding. It is meant to help you get along and, more importantly, reach the goal. Eduardo Jose E. Calasanz Message Associate Dean for Student Affairs The Loyola Schools, a tertiary educational institution, participates in the Christian mission of promoting the fullness and dignity of every human person. This Student Handbook contains the essential policies and rules of the institution designed to bring about a learning atmosphere conducive to one’s total formation. The handbook contains rules but it is important to remember that it is designed not to limit one’s freedom but rather to define an environment where students can seek and explore the different opportunities available for their personal growth and development, in collaboration with others. College is a venue for learning and for encountering others—other people present limits to our freedom, but they also provide opportunities for further exploring our potentials. An essential part of personal development therefore is learning how to live with and collaborate with others in the pursuit of wisdom and higher ideals. It is our hope that the learning environment that the Loyola Schools provides will encourage the student to practice personal responsibility and self-leadership. It is our dream to see at the end of the long process of college education a self-driven individual imbued with vision and continually seeking ways to use his or her God-given gifts in contributing to the common good. Rene Salvador R. San Andres Table of Contents Section I: The Ateneo Education 17 History of the Ateneo de Manila University and the Loyola Schools 19 Vision and Mission of the Ateneo de Manila University 20 Purposes and Aims of the Loyola Schools 21 Vision of the Loyola Schools 22 Goals of the Loyola Schools 24 Specific Objectives of the Loyola Schools 24 The School of Humanities 25 The John Gokongwei School of Management 26 The School of Science and Engineering 27 The School of Social Sciences 28 The Government of the Loyola Schools 29 Section II: Student Rights 33 Magna Carta of Undergraduate Student Rights 35 Introduction 35 Article I. Guiding Principles 35 Article II. Academic Rights 36 Article III. Access to Information 39 Article IV. Freedom of Expression 39 Article V. Right to Participate in Policy-Making 41 Article VI. Right to Organize 42 Article VII. Right to Security 43 Article VIII. Right to Due Process in Disciplinary Proceedings 44 Article IX. General Provisions 45 Article X. Final Provisions 45 The 2005 Constitution of the Undergraduate Students of the Ateneo de Manila Loyola Schools 47 Preamble 47 Article I. The Loyola Schools Student Body 47 Article II. Bill of Rights 47 Article III. Duties and Obligations of Loyola Schools Students 51 Article IV. The Sanggunian ng mga Mag-Aaral ng mga Paaralang Loyola ng Ateneo de Manila 52 Article V. Declaration of Principles, Purposes, and Policies of the Sanggunian 52 Article VI. Composition of the Sanggunian 54 Article VII. The Central Board 55 Article VIII. The School Boards 58 Article IX. The Executive Coordinating Assembly 60 Article X. The Batch Coordinating Assemblies 60 Article XI. The Sectoral Councils 61 Article XII. Departments of the Sanggunian 62 Article XIII. The Student Judicial Court 62 Article XIV. The Commission on Elections 65 Article XV. Elections and Vacancies 67 Article XVI. Finance and Budget 68 Article XVII. Amendments 69 Article XVIII. Transitory Provisions 70 Section III: Student Related Government and Administrative Acts and Implementing Guidelines 75 Excerpt from the Education Act of 1982 77 National Service Training Program Act 78 The Campus Journalism Act of 1991 83 The Anti-Hazing Law 86 CHED Statement on Fraternities 90 Ateneo de Manila University Presidential Regulation on Organizations and Societies 91 Excerpts from the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 93 The Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 96 Excerpts from the Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act 100 Students’ Right against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures 105 Excerpts from the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 106 Excerpts from An Act Regulating the Packaging, Use, Sale, Distribution and Advertisements of Tobacco Products and for Other Purposes 116 Excerpts from An Act Providing for the Rehabilitation, Self-Development and Self-Reliance of Disabled Persons and their Integration into the Mainstream of Society and for Other Purposes 123 Excerpts from An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program 125 Ateneo de Manila University’s Implementing Rules and Regulations on the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 128 Section IV: Loyola Schools Rules and Regulations 133 General Regulations 135 Academic Regulations 136 Code of Discipline 145 I. Responsibilities 145 II. Procedures 147 III. Offenses 149 IV. Penalties 152 ID Wearing Rule 154 ID Validation Rule 154 Penalties for ID Related Violations 154 Penalties for Campus Traffic/Parking Violations 155 Vehicle Gate Pass Applicant’s Pledge 156 Loyola Schools Dress Code 157 Loyola Schools No-Smoking Policy 158 Rizal Library Rules and Regulations for Students 159 Section IV: Academic Procedures and Services 163 Academic Clearance 165 Cross-Enrolling 166 Double Degree 166 Honorable Dismissal 167 INC or NE Grade 167 Leave of Absence 168 Validation of Courses For Transferee Students 169 Load Revision 169 Addition of Course(s) 170 Change of Course(s) 171 Change of Concentration 171 Change of Section(s) 172 Change of Status from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit 172 Honorable Dismissal 173 Leave of Absence 173 Minoring 173 Overloading 173 Taking an Advanced Final Exam 174 Taking a Deferred Final Exam 174 Withdrawal from a Course with Permission 175 The Standards Committee 175 Appeal for Probation 176 Request for Change of Grade (Student Initiated) 177 Request for Change of Grade (Teacher Initiated) 178 Section V: Student Services 179 I. Student Welfare Services 181 A. Guidance and Counseling Services 183 B. Health Services 185 C. Food Services 188 D. Career and Placement Services 190 E. Student Housing Services 192 F. Financial Aid Services 194 G. International Student Assistance 195 H. Student Emergency Assistance 196 I. Safety and Security Services 198 J. Logistics and Equipment Assistance 200 II. Student Development 201 K. Campus Ministry Services 201 L. Student Organizations and Activities 203 M. Student Government 205 N. Leadership Development Programs 207 O. Student Publications 209 P. Social and Community Development 210 Q. Sports Development Programs 212 R. Learning Support Resources 214 S. Merchandising and Commercial Resources 218 Section VI: Procedures for Non-academic Services 219 A. How do I secure a Certificate of Good Moral Character? 221 B. How do I report theft or loss of personl belongings? 221 C. What do I do when I lose or forget my ID? 222 D. How do I handle Traffic/Parking Concerns? 223 E. What should I do in case of an emergency? 225 F.