Student Handbook 2014

The University of MindanaoStudent Handbook

Dear Students:

Welcome to the University of Mindanao!

It is the aim of this Student Handbook to guide you in your academic journey in the university. It is your handy toolkit and pocket reference to help you steer your directions in the campus. We hope that you will internalize all the information provided for you, and be duty-bound in following the instructions herein for your own welfare.

The University of Mindanao underwent major reforms in its New Season campaign beginning in 2012, which is the culmination of the second 5-year strategic plans. Part of these reforms are the repackaging and re-articulation of the university’s altruistic philosophy of open and transformative education as envisioned by the founding fathers and enshrined in the university’s motto - vincit omnia et veritas (the truth conquers all) and manifested in our fundamental core values: excellence, honesty, integrity, innovation and team work. In the New Season campaign, the motto and the core values are made more meaningful and operational through a package of action values in eminentia urgueo et veritas (knowledge in pursuit of truth): excellence with character (magaling at matalino); excellence through resilience (kayod para kaya); excellence in citizenship (galing at gawi); and excellence beyond school (husay sa buhay).

These are the foundations by which the University of Mindanao - and this Student Handbook - stands strong and firm, grounded by its historical richness and stirred by current and future opportunities in educating the youth of the country.

The Student Handbook is not just a compilation of rules and regulations; it is more importantly part of our social contract, a covenant of our strong commitment for our students of the present and future generations. May it serve as our compass for making your stay in the University of Mindanao more meaningful, methodical and manifold.

Good luck to all of you!

GUILLERMO P. TORRES, JR.

President

The University of Mindanao Student Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1

1.1 The University of Mindanao, A Brief History 1

1.2 The University’s Vision, Mission and Goals 5

1.3 Quality Policy and Objectives 6

1.4 Philosophy of Education and Core Values 7

1.5 The University’s Logo 9 SECTION 2 ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES 10

2.1 Admission and Retention 10 2.1.1 Admission Pre-Requisite 10 2.1.2 Re-admission and Denial 11 2.1.3 Admission Requirements 12 2.1.4 Policy on Retention 21

2.2 Registration and Curricular Guidelines 26 2.2.1 Registration in a Subject 26 2.2.2 Maximum Subject Load 26 2.2.3 Pre-Requisite Subject Regulation 26 2.2.4 Cross-Enrolment 27 2.2.5 Excess Load for Graduating Students 27 2.2.6 Adding and Dropping of Subjects 28 2.2.7 Attendance 28 2.3 Examination and Grading System 29 2.3.1 Examination 29 2.3.2 Grading System 29


2.4 Policy on No Grade 36 2.4.1 Guidelines 36 2.4.2 Procedure for Completion 36 2.5 Academic Honors 37 2.5.1 Undergraduates 37 2.5.2 Students Graduating with Honors 38

2.6 Graduation Requirements 39 2.6.1 General Policies 39 2.6.2 Academic Costumes 39

2.7 Fees and Payments/Adjustments 41 2.7.1 Full and Installment Payments 42 2.7.2 Official Dropping of Subjects 42 2.7.3 Financial Delinquencies 43 2.8 Academic Privileges and Scholarship Programs 44 2.8.1 UM Scholarship Grants 44 2.8.2 Policy on Academic Scholarship (Entering Freshmen) 44 2.8.3 UM Honors Society (2nd to 4th/5th Year) 51 2.8.4 G.E. Torres Scholarship 54 2.8.5 Athletic Scholarship 55 2.8.6 Choir Scholarship 60 2.8.7 Makabayan Artists Ensemble Scholarship 64 2.8.8 Band Scholarship 70 2.8.9 Student Training Assistance Program (STAP) 76 2.8.10 PD 451/RA 6728 76

SECTION 3 STUDENT SERVICES 79

3.1 Instructional Support Units 79 3.1.1 Records and Admission Center (RAC) 79 3.1.2 Library Services 81 3.1.3 Circulation Policies 82


3.1.4 Research and Publication Center 83 3.1.5 Mini Hotel and Hot/Cold Kitchen 83 3.1.6 Engineering and Science Laboratories 84 3.1.7 Speech Laboratories 84 3.1.8 Computer Laboratory Centers 84 3.1.9 Audio-Visual/Learning Resource Centers 84 3.1.10 Computerized English Language Centers 85

3.2 Services Support Units 85 3.2.1 Guidance Services and Testing Centers 85 3.2.2 Health Services (Medical and Dental Clinic) 86 3.2.3 Office of the Student Affairs 86 3.2.4 Information and Communications Technology Center 87 3.2.5 Sports Center 87 3.2.6 Fitness Center 88 3.2.7 Student Publication 88 3.2.8 PX Canteen and Food Court 88 3.2.9 Bookstore Services 88 3.3 Extension Units 89 3.3.1 Community Extension Center (PakiglaUM) 89 3.3.2 External Relations 89

SECTION 4 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES 90

4.1 Student Organizations and Activities 90 4.1.1 General Policies 90 4.1.2 Guidelines in the Formation of Student Alliance 92

4.2 Student Organizations by Category 93 4.2.1 Academic Organizations 93 4.2.2 Civic Organizations 93 4.2.3 Religious Organizations 93 4.2.4 Cultural Organizations 94


4.3 Composition of the Two (2) Councils 94 4.3.1 Council of College Student Government 94 4.3.2 Council of Student Organizations 99

4.4 Accreditation of Campus Student Clubs/Organizations 100 4.4.1 Requirements for the Accreditation of Newly Established Organizations 100 4.4.2 Requirements for the Renewal of the Certificate of Recognition 101

SECTION 5 STUDENT’S RIGHTS 103

5.1 Freedom of Expression and Opinion 103

5.2 Right to Affordable Education 103

5.3 Right to Information 104

5.4 Right to Due Process in Disciplinary Proceedings 104

5.5 Right Against Undue and Illegal Contribution 104

5.6 Right to Adequate School Facilities 104

5.7 Right to Join Campus Organizations 105

5.8 Right to Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Activities 105

5.9 Right to Expression 106

5.10 Freedom of Religion 106


SECTION 6 STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE 107

6.1 Proper Decorum 108 6.1.1 On Campus Behavior 108 6.1.2 On Classroom Behavior 111 6.1.3 During Convocations, Programs and Assemblies 112 6.1.4 Policy on “Clean As You Go (CLAYGO)” 112 6.1.5 Outside the Campus Behavior 112

SECTION 7 STUDENT FORUM PROCEEDING 114

7.1 Forum Proceeding Against a Student as Respondent 114 7.1.1 College Committee on Student Conduct 114 7.1.2 University Student Conduct Committee 115

7.2 Disciplinary Penalties 118

7.3 Grounds for Disciplinary Actions and Their Corresponding Punishment 119 7.3.1 Punishable by Either Immediate Exclusion or Expulsion or Suspension Depending upon the Gravity of the Offense 119 7.3.2 Punishable by Other Disciplinary Sanctions Depending on the Gravity of the Offense 120

7.4 Requirements for Investigation 121

7.5 Procedure 122 7.5.1 Filing of Complaint 122 7.5.2 Preliminary Inquiry 122 7.5.3 Hearing 122 7.5.4 Committee’s Decision 123 7.5.5 Finality of Decision 123


7.5.6 Accountability for Failure to Submit 123 7.5.7 Dean/Director Action 124 7.5.8 Authority of the President 124

7.6 Filing a Grievance/Complaint Against a Teacher or School Personnel 124 7.6.1 Informal Process – Level One 125 7.6.2 Formal – Appeal Committee 125 7.6.3 Formal – Level Two 126 7.6.4 Formal – Level Three 128

7.7 Student Forum Proceeding for Verification of Complaints by a Student as Complainant 131

7.8 Dean Investigation Panel (in each college) and Director Investigative Panel (in each branch) 131 7.8.1 Composition 131 7.8.2 Jurisdiction 131

7.9 Personnel Disciplinary Board/UM Administrative Disciplinary Board 132 7.9.1 Functions 133 7.9.2 Jurisdiction 133 7.9.3 Procedure 134

SECTION 8 GUIDELINES IN CONDUCTING PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES 139

8.1 Procedures for Seeking Approval of Activities 139 8.2 Selling of Tickets and Other Fund Raising Measures 140

8.3 Guidelines for the Use of the Audio-Visual Rooms and other Facilities 141 8.3.1 Guidelines 141 8.3.2 How to Make a Reservation 142


SECTION 9 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 143

9.1 Post Graduate 143

9.2 Graduate 143

9.3 Undergraduate Programs 143

9.4 Technical (TESDA Accredited) 145

9.5 Basic Education 145

SECTION 10 UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS 146

10.1 Board of Trustees 146

10.2 Academic and Non-Academic Officers 146

10.3 Directors of UM Branches 148


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SECTION 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 The University of Mindanao, a Brief History

The University of Mindanao (UM) then the Mindanao Colleges (MC) was opened in Davao City to the public in July 1946. It was the first school to offer tertiary education in Southern Mindanao primarily to provide learning opportunities to the indigenous natives and pioneers of Mindanao. It is hoped that their children shall attain college education which was then a luxury only few elite families could afford.

It was a dream come true for CPA-Lawyer Guillermo E. Torres, Sr. and his friends, Engr. Brigido Valencia, Atty. Pedro Quitain, Atty. Dominador Zuño, Mr. Pedro Lat, Atty. Jesus Occeña, Dr. Manuel Babao, Mr. Nicasio Torres and Dra. Concepcion de Asis.

During its first year of operation, there were only 13 teachers with 381 students and four (4) rented rooms in Borgaily Building used as classrooms.


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The programs which originally operated with permits were:Six (6) years complete Elementary EducationTwo (2) years Secondary Education (1st & 2nd years)Two (2) years Elementary Teachers CertificateTwo (2) years Associate in Commercial SciencesTwo (2) years Associate in Arts

The first commencement exercise was held on April 23, 1948 with 30 and 50 graduating students from college and high school, respectively.

The community witnessed the expansion of Mindanao Colleges from 1949 to 1962. Branches were established to give more educational opportunities to many financially deprived students in the neighboring provinces of Davao City. These are MC Digos and MC Sta. Ana in 1949; MC Peñaplata and MC Tagum in 1950; MC Guianga, MC Tibungco and MC Panabo in 1951; MC Cotabato in 1959 and MC Bansalan in 1962.

Enrolment increased right at the main campus at Bolton Street in the heart of Davao City, which remains to be a fitting symbol of the courage and tenacity of purpose of Atty. Guillermo E. Torres, Sr., the founder and the first President of MC.

On December 21, 1966, MC was chartered as the University of Mindanao, Inc., the first private, non-sectarian university in Mindanao. The University Charter was signed by the Honorable Pedro Parcasio, then Acting Secretary of Education.

The University status brought on new and greater responsibilities and a new image which left no space for complacency but only one decision- No turning back. Much has been said and written but more has yet to be done to continue the educational heritage envisioned by the late Guillermo E. Torres, Sr.

Today, UM in Davao City has three (3) campuses - the Main Campus along Bolton and Bonifacio Streets, the Matina - Ma-a


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Campus and the Technical School Campus in Sta. Ana Avenue. The bigger Matina-Ma-a campus is turned into a learning center worthy of its vision- with separate buildings for each of the colleges, in the concept of the premier state university. The newly completed BE Building houses the College of Accounting Education and College of Engineering Education. DPT and GET Buildings, in which the former houses the College of Architecture and Fine Arts Education, College of Health Sciences Education, College of Computing Education and College of Arts and Sciences Education while the latter, GET Building, is used by the College of Criminal Justice Education and College of Teacher Education.

UM continues to improve its facilities. It is committed to construct and develop state of the arts facilities and these include the air-conditioned libraries, audio-visual rooms, auditorium, speech laboratories, mini-hotel, engineering and science laboratories, different learning resource centers, computer laboratory centers, e-learning and computerized english language center.

More programs are opened so that young men and women who opt to study in UM will have a wide variety of choices. The latest program offerings are Doctor in Public Administration, Ph.D. in Management, Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Ph.D. in Linguistics, Ph.D. in Education, Master in Library and Information Science, Master in Management, Master of Science in Economics, Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management, Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Science in Midwifery, Bachelor of Science in Legal Management and AB Multimedia Arts.

The delivery of quality education is also a commitment. This is manifested by the fact that Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Economics, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs have been considered Centers of Development and Teacher Education Programs as Center of Excellence by the Commission on Higher Education.


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The Electrical Engineering is granted Level IV Reaccredited Status. The Graduate School is granted Level III Reaccredited status and for its MAED and MBA programs. Teacher Education, Business Administration have been given Level III 1st Reaccredited status; Computer Science, Information Technology, Criminology, Accountancy, Architecture and Mechanical Engineering - Level III Reaccredited status; Civil Engineering - Level II 3rd Reaccredited status; Level II 1st Reaccredited status for Chemical Engineering and Hotel and Restaurant Management. Computer Engineering and Electronics Engineering programs are given Level I Formal status. Added to the list of accredited programs are Doctor of Education, Doctor in Business Administration, Master in Library and Information Science, Master in Engineering, Master in Environmental Planning and Master in Public Administration granted candidate status.

Among the branches, UM Tagum College has a Level II 2nd Reaccredited status for Teacher Education program and Level II 1st Reaccredited status for Liberal Arts and Business Administration programs. Hotel and Restaurant Management and Criminology programs are given Candidate status. UM Digos College’s Liberal Arts, Business Administration and Teacher Education programs have also been given Level II 1st Reaccredited status.

The accreditation efforts of UM is in keeping with its commitment to deliver quality education at the least expense to the people of Mindanao and its neighboring provinces and cities.

The University is also committed to develop its human resource through the Human Resource and Development Center. It has laid a blueprint for the continuing education of its employees. The demand for the upgrading of the knowledge and skills of its faculty as well as its non-teaching staff has been met by providing full scholarship in pursuing higher studies, and the conduct of in-house and outside trainings, seminars and workshops designed to improve the delivery of quality instruction. Faculty members and administrative employees are also immersed in community extension activities.


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There is no doubt that today, the University of Mindanao has more than fulfilled the ideals for which the University was founded. It will continue to do so in all the years to come with God’s grace, and through the unwavering loyalty and dedication to duty, perseverance and hard work of all the men and women who have contributed to the growth and development of the University during its first 60 years and those who came and will come after them in the coming years.

UM is proud of its contribution to the socio-economic growth

and development of Mindanao, and the Philippines in general.

UM vows to continue its vision, mission and goals – for God, country and family.

1.2 The University’s Vision, Mission and Goals

VISION

A leading institution of higher learning recognized for its quality transformative education serving the nation and the world.

MISSION

To provide a dynamic and supportive academic environment through the highest standard of instruction, research, and extension in a non-sectarian institution committed to democratizing access to education.

GOALS

To achieve its mission, the University aims to:

• offer academic programs that meet the changing national and international community needs;

• produce graduates who are competent leaders and productive members of society;

• harness a pool of ethical, qualified and highly-trained human resources;


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• provide an academic environment conducive to optimum learning through adequate state-of-the-art facilities;

• conduct researches and other scholarly activities that generate new knowledge and contribute to the improvement of the “quality of life” for all;

• engage in community services that foster self-reliance and empowerment among the marginalized community; and

• lead in the promotion and preservation of the cultural heritage of Mindanao and of the country as a whole.

1.3 Quality Policy and Objectives

QUALITY POLICY

“The University is committed to excellence and total quality in education.”

This will be achieved by:

1. promoting and understanding of the customer’s needs and expectations;

2. operating and adhering to quality management system based on the requirement of the statutory, regulatory and international standards;

3. enhancing the skills of the University’s staff through training and development programs to ensure continuing customer satisfaction; and

4. encouraging and fostering a spirit of teamwork in recognition of everybody’s contribution to the success and improvement of the University.


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The University will strive to continually improve the effectiveness of its quality management system by monitoring the performance against the established objectives and through leadership that promotes employee involvement.

QUALITY OBJECTIVES

In delivering its quality policy commitments, the University will:

1. meet with stakeholders as partners to discuss quality matters and to use the outcomes to improve quality of service;

2. improve its quality management system to increase satisfaction of stakeholders through effective implementation of the organizational processes and best practices, regulations, specifications, and code of practice;

3. ensure that employees are trained to carry their duties in a competent manner; and

4. ensure that each member of the University is responsible for the quality of their own work.

1.4 Philosophy of Education and Core Values

The University of Mindanao was established in 1946 by the inspiration and vision of the founding father, Atty. Guillermo E. Torres, Sr. Together with his core group of like-minded philanthropists, Atty. Torres set out to put up the first ever tertiary school in Mindanao known as the Mindanao Colleges which soon became the University of Mindanao. As a private non-sectarian school, the University of Mindanao is guided by secular virtuosity in the service of its altruistic philosophy of open and transformative education anchored on diamonds in the rough and outcomes-based education.


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As an open, transformative education, the founding fathers and the successor generations have strongly believed and adopted education for all as an education principle with the aim of providing universal access to education without discrimination to youth. With universal access through open admission, they set out to transform the youth and students by discovering, honing and nurturing their potentials like polishing diamonds from the rough and raw when they enter the university. But competencies are not enough, the students and graduates of the University of Mindanao need to demonstrate tangible and explicit attributes and measurable outcomes of their transformation. This is outcomes-based education.

The university’s philosophy of education is made more discernible as enshrined in the university motto - vincit omnia et veritas (the truth conquers all) and manifested in its fundamental core values: excellence, honesty, integrity, innovation and team work. In the New Season campaign, the motto and the core values are made more meaningful and operational through a package of inclusivist action values in eminentia urgueo et veritas (knowledge in pursuit of truth), which demonstrate the virtues of excellence with character (magaling at matino); excellence through resilience (kayod para kaya); excellence in citizenship (galing at gawi); and excellence beyond school (husay sa buhay).

These are the philosophical foundation by which the University of Mindanao stands strong and firm, grounded by its historical richness and stirred by current and future opportunities in educating the youth of the country. The university management and faculty members are dedicated to provide a meaningful transformative education to cultivate these philosophy and virtues among the students and graduates of the University of Mindanao.


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1.5 The University’s Logo

The University of Mindanao and the year it was founded, 1946, are inscribed on top and below, respectively inside an outer circle edged with waves. The inner circle has the Latin words, “Vincit Omnia Veritas,” meaning Truth Conquers All. Over it is two (2) laurel leaf branches symbolizing honor and achievement, framing a vinta on a wavy sea, whose giant sail has the initials of UM, with the horizon behind. This conveys the message “Sail On” or “Move On.” In the sky above the horizon are five (5) stars representing the heavenly bodies that influence the destiny of the youth, Hope of the Fatherland.


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SECTION 2

ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

2.1 Admission and Retention

Admission to the University of Mindanao is a privilege. While the University is committed to democratizing access to quality education, it reserves the right to refuse admission to applicants or to require the withdrawal of students when it believes that their presence in the University is inimical to the interest of the entire studentry and the realization of the objectives of the institution.

Once the student applicant is admitted to the University, he/she enters into a contractual relation with the University. He agrees to bind himself to a strict observance and compliance with all the policies, standard rules and regulations of the University and the law. Failure to do so empowers the University to impose the corresponding sanction in accordance with the law and/or regulations of the school. Except in cases of academic delinquency, violation of school rules and regulations, the closure of the school itself, a student who qualifies for enrolment is qualified to stay for the entire period in which he is expected to complete his course.

2.1.1 Admission Pre-Requisite

A. High School Graduates – students to be eligible for admission to a tertiary program must be graduates of a secondary program taken in a public or a private school having government recognition.

B. Admission of transferees will be based on grades in the previous semester from the last school attended.

C. Students from foreign institutions may be admitted only after credits in eligibility have been evaluated and determined by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and upon submission of the permit to enroll both from CHED and the Bureau of Immigration (BI).


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D. Students who have not yet graduated from high school but who have completed at least 11 curriculum years in elementary and secondary programs in other countries maybe favorably considered for admission to a tertiary education program at the discretion of the University.

2.1.2 Re-admission and Denial

A. The University of Mindanao has the right to impose other rules and regulations for the admission of students aside from the entrance examinations.

B. In some degrees and programs, particularly in the tertiary level, the admission of students is not only subject to the University’s standards, requirements and regulations, but also to the requisites imposed by law.

C. The University has a right to determine which applicants will be accepted for enrollment. It has a right to judge the fitness of students seeking admission and re-admission. A student’s failure to satisfy the academic standards set by the University shall be a legal ground for the refusal of the same to readmit him.

D. Apart from the academic deficiency, the violation of school rules is another ground for denying a student’s re-admission including his right to stay in school until he graduates.

E. The closure of a program of study, or the closure of the school itself would justify student’s denial for re-admission. Failure to meet financial obligation to the University, disease or illness which is prejudicial to the health of the student or the health of other students, are also valid grounds to deny a student re-admission to the University.


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2.1.3 Admission Requirements

A. Admission of Freshmen - The following credentials are requirements for enrolment:

A.1 Original copy of the High School Card (F-138A);

A.2 Certificate of Good Moral Character from the last attended school;

A.3 Photocopy of authenticated Birth Certificate from NSO;

A.4 Marriage Contract Certificate, if applicable;

B. Admission of Transferees - A student who has earned credits from other colleges and universities of good standing may seek admission to the University provided he has not been expelled from previous school and provided further that he presents to the Admission Office the following credentials:

B.1 Certificate of Transfer Credentials (CTC) or Certificate of Honorable Dismissal (CHD);

B.2 Photocopy of authenticated Birth Certificate from NSO;

B.3 Informative copy of Transcript of Records or scholastic record (for evaluation purposes);

B.4 Certificate of Good Moral Character from the last school attended;

Until the Transcript of Records (TR) is received, any action on the application is provisional. This becomes a permanent part of the University files.


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C. Admission to the College of Health Sciences Education - A high school graduate seeking admission to the College of Health Sciences Education must be a graduate of any public or private secondary school recognized by the government. The following requirements must be submitted:

C.1 Original Report Card (Form 138) / Certificate of Transfer Credentials (CTC) or Certificate of Honorable Dismissal (CHD);

C.2 Photocopy of authenticated Birth Certificate from NSO;

C.3 Certificate of Good Moral Character from the last school attended;

C.4 Laboratory results (latest Chest x-ray, CBC, urinalysis, fecalysis, HEPA screening) and Physical Examination;

C.5 Medical Certificate issued by the University Physician (that the student possesses good health); and

C.6 Result of Nursing Aptitude Test for Nursing Program.

D. Admission to the College of Legal Education - Any graduate of a baccalaureate program can be admitted to the College provided that the applicant has qualified to the following requirements:

D.1 Entering Freshman

D.1.1 CEM-LSQT results - 476 points and above GWA of the preparatory program - 80%

D.2 Transferees

D.2.1 CEM-LSQT results - 476 points and aboveD.2.2 GWA of the preparatory program - 80%D.2.3 GWA of law courses taken from other school -

80%

D.3 Must have passed the essay test (to be conducted at the Dean’s Office)


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D.4 Must have completed the following courses during the preparatory program, to wit:

D.4.1 English - 18 unitsD.4.2 Mathematics - 6 unitsD.4.3 Social Sciences - 18 units

In case the applicant lacks the required units (as mentioned above), it should be enrolled simultaneously during the first semester or be taken during summer.

E. Admission to the Graduate School

E.1 General Requirements

E.1.1 Authenticated Transcript of RecordsE.1.2 Special Order (School File)E.1.3 Honorable Dismissal from the last

school attendedE.1.4 Authenticated Birth Certificate from

NSOE.1.5 Marriage Contract Certificate, if

applicable

E.2 Professional Requirements

E.2.1 Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

E.2.1.1 Must be a holder of MA in Education

E.2.2 Doctor in Business Administration (DBA)

E.2.2.1 Must be a holder of Master in Business Administration/Master in Management

E.2.3 Doctor in Public Administration (DPA)

E.2.3.1 Must be a holder of Master in Public Administration or any related course


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E.2.4 Ph.D. in Criminal Justice

E.2.4.1 Must be a holder of Master of Science in Criminology

E.2.5 Ph.D. in ManagementE.2.5.1 Must be a holder of Master

in Business Administration/Master in Management

E.2.6 Master in Business Administration (MBA)

E.2.6.1 Must be a graduate of any business program

E.2.6.2 If he is not a graduate of any business program, he must have earned 12 units of management subjects or with three (3) years supervisory experience

E.2.7 Master of Public Administration (MPA)

E.2.7.1 Must be a graduate of any four (4) year program

E.2.8 Master of Science in Economics (ME)

E.2.8.1 Must be a graduate of AB or BS Economics or AB or BS Mathematics or AB or BS Statistics.

E.2.8.2 If he is not a graduate of any of the above-mentioned programs, he must have earned any of the following:

E.2.8.2.1 6 units professional subjects in Mathematics


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E.2.8.2.2 6 units professional subjects in Statistics

E.2.8.2.3 9 units professional subjects in Economics

E.2.9 Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS)

E.2.9.1 Must be a graduate of BS Library Science

E.2.10 Master in Environmental Planning (MEP)

E.2.10.1 Must be a graduate of any four (4) year program

E.2.11 Master in Management (MM)

E.2.11.1 Must be a graduate of BS Management or any related course

E.2.12 Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)

E.2.12.1 Must be a graduate of any education program.

E.2.12.2 Non-Education graduate can enroll provided that he must have earned 18 units in professional education and earned 12 units professional subjects in area of concentration.

E.2.13 Master of Science in Criminology (MSC)


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E.2.13.1 Must be a graduate of any 4-year criminal education program or BS Public Safety.

E.2.13.2 Non-Criminology graduate can enroll provided that he is a member of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and have to take the following basic criminology subjects:

E.2.13.2.1 Introduction to Criminology

E.2.13.2.2 Introduction to Criminal Justice System

E.2.13.2.3 Police Administration and Organization

E.2.13.2.4 Human Behavior and Crisis Management

E.2.14 Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW)/ Master in Social Work

E.2.14.1 Must be a graduate of BS Social Work

E.2.14.2 Non-Social Work graduate can enroll provided that he must enroll the following bridging subjects:

E.2.14.2.1 Personality Theory

E.2.14.2.2 Working with Individuals


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E.2.14.2.3 Working with Groups

E.2.14.2.4 Working with Communities

E.2.15 Master in Engineering (ME)

E.2.15.1 Must be a graduate of any Engineering Program.

E.3 Residence Requirements

E.3.1 Must have two consecutive semesters or the equivalent of 12 units for the master’s degree and 24 units for the doctoral degree (excluding units for thesis or dissertation).

E.3.2 Must have enrolled in thesis or dissertation writing during the same semester when the oral defense takes place.

E.3.3 Transferees may be accepted subject to the following conditions:

E.3.3.1 the subjects of the school last attended are substantially the same in content in the graduate curriculum of the program;

E.3.3.2 the residence requirements shall have been complied with;

E.3.3.3 the transfer is with the approval of the Dean upon the recommendation of the Director of Admission.


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E.3.4 If the student fails to finish the degree he/she is taking within five (5) years, he/she shall be required to re-enroll the three (3) basic subjects for him/her to be allowed to continue and take the comprehensive examinations.

F. Admission of Foreign Students

The following documentary requirements should be submitted for conversion to student visa:

1.4.1 Joint letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the authorized representative of the petitioning school and applicant, using the school letterhead with dry seal;

1.4.2 Duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form 2014-00-003 Rev 0);

1.4.3 Photocopy of passport bio-page and latest admission with valid authorized stay;

1.4.4 Notice of Acceptance of the applicant bearing a clear impression of the school’s official dry seal;

1.4.5 Endorsement addressed to the Commissioner from the school for the conversion of the applicant’s status, signed by the School Registrar;

1.4.6 Certificate of Eligibility for Admission from Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in case of Medicine/Dentistry;

1.4.7 Photocopy of passport page bearing the valid Bureau of Quarantine Clearance and International Health Surveillance stamp;


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1.4.8 Medical Certificate issued by the Bureau of Quarantine and International Health Surveillance or a government medical institution with competence to certify that the applicant is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease and is mentally fit;

1.4.9 CHED Endorsement for transfer and shifting of course, if applicable;

1.4.10 National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance.

1.4.11 Photocopy of BI school accreditation ID of the registrar or school representative;

1.4.12 National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Clearance;

1.4.13 BI Clearance Certificate;

1.4.14 Scholastic Record (in English), duly notarized and authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post of the applicant’s country of origin;

1.4.15 Police Clearance Certificate issued by National Police Authority of the applicant’s country of origin, duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post;

1.4.16 Birth Certificate authenticated from the country of origin (red ribbon).

G. Admission of Students enjoying Educational Benefits - Students who are grantees/beneficiaries of any college plans/scholarships may be admitted to the University provided they meet the basic admission requirements and provided further that they present duly accomplished and approved scholarship papers upon enrolment.


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2.1.4 Policy on Retention

The Open Admission Policy of the university is in consonance with its mission to democratize access to education primarily catering to the financially challenged students who are intellectually capable of a college education. However, noting of the fast changing developments in the national and international arena as well as sustaining academic excellence, the University deems it proper to implement the Retention Policy to ensure that its graduates transform themselves to fit the needs of the community they opt to serve.

A. Requirements for Baccalaureate Programs (except Nursing and Law)

A.1 For Non-Board Programs - Student who obtained

A.1.1 passing marks in all subjects can take full semestral curriculum load;

A.1.2 a failing mark in any of the academic subjects (to exclude P.E., ROTC, and NSTP) can take full semestral curriculum load, however, if they still obtain a failing mark the following semester, their next semester load shall only be limited to not more than 21 units;

A.1.3 two (2) failing marks in any of the academic subjects, shall only be allowed to take a maximum load of 18 units;

A.1.4 three (3) failing marks shall only be allowed to enroll in 15 units subjects;

A.1.5 failing marks in four (4) subjects shall only be allowed to enroll in a maximum load of 12 units; and


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A.1.6 failing marks in 60% or more of the subjects taken shall be advised to shift program.

A.2 For Board Programs

A.2.1.1 a failing mark in any of the academic subjects (to exclude P.E., ROTC, and NSTP) can take full semestral curriculum load, however, if they still obtain a failing mark the following semester, their next semester load shall only be limited to not more than 21 units;

A.2.1.2 two (2) failing marks in any of the academic subjects, shall only be allowed to a maximum load of 18 units;

A.2.1.3 three (3) failing marks on the board subjects shall be advised to shift program.

A.2.2 Nursing Program

A.2.2.1 Undergraduate Freshmen and Sophomores who fail in 50% of their academic subjects in the last semester attended will be placed under probation during the succeeding semester. They will be required to re-enroll and pass the subjects in which they failed in the succeeding semester. If they fail again in 50% of their subjects, they shall not be admitted in the next semester.


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A.2.2.2 A student nurse shall satisfactorily pass the interview, the Nursing Aptitude Test and all the prerequisite subjects enrolled for the first and second year to qualify to enroll in the third year.

A.2.2.3 To qualify for capping/pinning, a student shall have taken and passed all the subjects offered in the regular semesters and summer of the first and second year respectively with an NCM 100/L of no less than 3.0.

A.2.2.4 To qualify for graduation, no student nurse shall have a grade below 3.0 in all the professional NCM subjects (NCM 100, NCM 101, NCM 102, NCM 103, NCM 104, NCM 105).

A.2.2.5 The University Registrar, College Dean, Vice President for Academic Planning and Services and the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs through the recommendation of the faculty members shall decide on the eligibility of a student nurse for capping/pinning and graduation.


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A.2.3 College of Legal Education

A.2.3.1 Students who failed in any subject for the first time shall be under probation, however, they shall still be allowed to take full curriculum load the next semester. Failing mark(s) incurred in the following semester(s) shall be a ground for the University to refuse admission in the following semester.

A.2.3.2 Student who obtained an average grade below 3.0 shall be under probation, provided however, that their GWA is above 3.0. A grade of lower than 3.0 for two (2) consecutive semesters shall be a ground for the University to refuse continued admission to the program.

A.2.4 Master’s and Doctoral Studies

A.2.4.1 Doctoral Programs

A.2.4.1.1 A grade below 2.0 in a course is considered a failing grade. If the student obtains an overall GPA of 1.8 or below during the semester, excluding No Grade (NG) and Dropped (9.0) courses, they will only be allowed to take a maximum of 6.0 units the


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following semester. However, if the student still gets an overall GPA of 1.8 in any of the following semesters, they will be advised not to pursue Diss A and Diss B but will be given Certificate of Completed A c a d e m i c R e q u i r e m e n t s upon completion of academic requirements and may enroll in any short term certificate programs offered by the university.

A.2.4.2 Master’s Programs

A.2.4.2.1 A grade below 2.5 in a course is considered a failing grade. If the student obtains an overall GPA of 2.0 or below during the semester, excluding No Grade (NG) and Dropped (9.0) courses, they will only be allowed to take a maximum of 6.0 units the following semester. However, if the student still gets an overall GPA of 2.0 in


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any of the following semesters, they will be advised not to pursue GS 200 and GS 300 but will be given Certificate of Completed A c a d e m i c R e q u i r e m e n t s upon completion of academic requirements and may enroll in any short term certificate programs offered by the university.

2.2 Registration and Curricular Guidelines

2.2.1 Registration in a Subject

Any student who enrolls and pays the corresponding fees shall report and attend the enrolled subjects from the start until the end of the term/semester. Failure to do so shall mean a grade of “9.0” (dropped) unless all subjects shall be officially dropped through the Student Accounting Office and subjects shall be truncated.

2.2.2 Maximum Subject Load

The subject load of students is based on the approved curriculum of each program of study.

2.2.3 Pre-Requisite Subject Regulation

Pre-requisite subjects are those that must be completed for the students to qualify for enrolment in subsequent (and usually related) subjects. Students are not allowed to take advanced subjects without finishing the pre-requisite. If they do so, the advanced subjects shall not be credited to them regardless of their performance in it.


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Students may, however, be allowed to simultaneously enroll in pre-requisite and advanced subjects if the student has a superior scholastic standing (in this case, a copy of the Student Permanent Record (SPR) must be attached to his/her Advising Form.)

2.2.4 Cross Enrolment

A. The University allows cross-enrolment to other schools for the following reasons:

A.1 The desired subjects are not offered in the University during the term of the student’s enrolment; and

A.2 The student intends to spend the summer term in their home or region and wishes to enroll in subjects while they are in the same.

B. Subjects taken in other schools by a regularly enrolled student in the University are not credited unless the student has secured in advance, a written permission from the Dean which shall be the basis for the issuance of a cross-enrolment permit by the Registrar.

2.2.5 Excess Load for Graduating Students

A. A graduating student of non-board program may be permitted an additional load of not more than six (6) units in excess of the normal load specified in the curriculum but not to exceed 30 units.

B. A graduating student of board program (with licensure examination) is not permitted to have an overload.

C. A graduating student may, on a case to case basis, be allowed to take simultaneously two (2) PE subjects. In the request, the student should indicate the following information:


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C.1 Reasons justifying their failure to take PE in the preceding semesters;

C.2 Their class schedule and the schedule of the requested classes; and

C.3 The endorsement of the Registrar with statement “graduation upon completion of load.”

The approval of such request depend on the University. The University is committed to take all steps to ensure a careful evaluation of the students’ record to guarantee that they are graduating with the proposed load.

2.2.6 Adding and Dropping of Subjects

A. A student who wishes to change their subject load may do so within the enrolment period. Failure to revise/change within the prescribed period shall mean payment of fees for dropped subjects.

B. No student shall be allowed to add or to drop subjects to their current load after the prescribed period.

C. Revision of subject load should not violate the following:

C.1 The pre-requisite subject regulation;C.2 Dropping of PE, NSTP or back subjects; andC.3 The paired lecture and laboratory subject.

2.2.7 Attendance

A. Under the term system which the University observes, the school calendar requires nine (9) weeks of classes from Mondays to Saturdays (Saturdays for library works, research and group activities) except for the College of Legal Education, Graduate School and courses with semestral subjects which requires eighteen (18) weeks of classes.


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B. Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting. Students who incur absences equivalent to more than 20% of the course hours required shall be dropped from the roll.

2.3 Examination and Grading System

2.3.1 Examination

2.3.1.1 Students take four (4) examinations every term and eight (8) examinations for semestral courses, and three (3) examination during summer classes. Examination shall be taken only on scheduled dates except in the College of Legal Education and in the Graduate School which have their own examination schedule. Only students with valid permits for the specific examination are allowed to take the examination.

2.3.1.2 Taking the examination at a later date may be allowed upon approval by the Dean after the student presents a valid reason and examination permit which should not be later than ten (10) days after the scheduled examination missed by the student.

2.3.1.3 Missing all three (3) examinations shall be given a failing grade of 5.0.

2.3.1.4 In the undergraduate programs, Comprehensive Exam/Cumulative test takes the place of the final examination.

2.3.2 Grading System

A. Course Evaluation

A.1 Assessment of grades shall be “Based-20” (Undergraduate) or “Based-0” (Law, Graduate School, Pre Review/Correlation courses) using the following formula:


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A.1.1 For Based-20 [raw score/total number of items] x 80 + 20 = equivalent points

A.1.2 For Based-0 [raw score/total number of items] = equivalent points

A.2 Conversion

CONVERSION TABLE

Undergraduate and College of Legal Education

EquivalentPoints

GradeEquivalent

EquivalentPoints

GradeEquivalent

EquivalentPoints

GradeEquivalent

100 1.0 89 2.1 78 3.299 1.1 88 2.2 77 3.398 1.2 87 2.3 76 3.497 1.3 86 2.4 75 3.596 1.4 85 2.5 74 and below 5.095 1.5 84 2.6 Passed/Failed Psd/Fld94 1.6 83 2.7 Dropped 9.093 1.7 82 2.8 INC-lacking

requirement7.2

92 1.8 81 2.9 NFP - No Final Permit

7.1

91 1.9 80 3.090 2.0 79 3.1

Graduate School (Post Graduate)

EquivalentPoints

GradeEquivalent

EquivalentPoints

GradeEquivalent

EquivalentPoints

GradeEquivalent

100 1.0 94 1.6 Passed 4.099 1.1 93 1.7 Dropped 9.098 1.2 92 1.8 NG-lacking

requirement7.2


7.1

96 1.4 90 2.095 1.5 89 and

below5.0


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Graduate School (Masteral)

EquivalentPoints

GradeEquivalent

EquivalentPoints

GradeEquivalent

EquivalentPoints

GradeEquivalent

100 1.0 92 1.8 84 and below 5.0

99 1.1 91 1.9 Passed 4.098 1.2 90 2.0 Dropped 9.097 1.3 89 2.1 NG-lacking

requirement7.2


7.1

95 1.5 87 2.394 1.6 86 2.493 1.7 85 2.5

A.3 Undergraduate Program

The bases for student rating for lecture courses shall be as follows, except for courses with specific rating as reflected in their syllabus:

a) Class Participation .................. 40% a.1 Assignments ..................5% a.2 Quizzes .........................10% a.3 Class Recitation ............10% a.4 Research and/or Practice Sets..................15%

b) First Examination ................... 10%c) Second Examination ............... 10%d) Third Examination .................. 10%e) Final Examination .................. 30%Total ................................ 100%


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A.4 Graduate School

The passing grade for the master’s students shall be 2.5 and 2.0 for the doctoral students. A graduate school student with a grade lower than the prescribed passing mark both for the master’s and doctoral programs shall be required to re-enroll the course/s.

The rating of the graduate school students shall be based on the following, except for courses with specific rating as reflected in their course outline:

Oral Evaluation ............................. 25% Content ............................. 15% Oral Language Skills ........ 10%Written Evaluation ........................ 25% Content ............................ 15% Written Language Skills ... 10%Research ........................................ 20%Examination .................................. 30% First Exam ........................ 10% Second Exam .................... 10% Third Exam ....................... 10%Total .......................................... 100%

A.5 College of Legal Education

Oral Evaluation .............................. 10% Content ............................. 5% Oral Language Skills ........ 5%Written Evaluation ........................ 10% Content ............................. 5% Written Language Skills ... 5%Major Written Examinations .......... 80% Preliminary Exam ............ 25% Midterm Second Exam ..... 25% Final Third Exam .............. 30%Total .......................................... 100%


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A.6 Literacy Training Service

Class Participation ......................... 30% Oral Recitation.................. 10% Attendance ........................ 10% Deportment ....................... 10%Class Reports ................................ 30% Team Presentation ........... 15% Project Narrative ............... 15%Examination ................................... 40% First Exam ....................... 10% Second Exam .................... 10% Third Exam ....................... 10% Fourth Exam ..................... 10%Total .......................................... 100%

A.7 Literacy Training Service 2

Class Participation ......................... 40% Oral Recitation.................. 15% Attendance ........................ 15% Deportment ....................... 10%Project Formulation ...................... 30%Project Implementation ................. 30%Total .......................................... 100%


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A.8 Civic Welfare and Training Services 1

Class Participation ......................... 10% Quizzes ............................. 5% Oral Recitation ................. 5%Personal Basic Requirements ........ 15% Attendance ....................... 5% Punctuality ........................ 5% Grooming ......................... 5%Attitude .......................................... 10% Team Presentation ........... 10%Project Activity .............................. 25% Narrative ........................... 25%Examination ................................... 40% First Exam ........................ 10% Second Exam .................... 10% Third Exam ...................... 10% Fourth Exam ..................... 10%Total .......................................... 100%

A.9 Civic Welfare and Training Services 2

Attendance ..................................... 10%Written Examination ...................... 10%Attitude/Behavior ........................... 10%CPNA .......................................... 10%PFIM .......................................... 30%Project Evaluation/Recommendation 15%Final Narrative ............................... 15%Total .......................................... 100%

A.10 Reserved Officer Training Course

Attendance ..................................... 30%Aptitude .......................................... 30%Subject Professor ........................... 40%Total .......................................... 100%


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A.11 The computation of final grades for courses with laboratory component, including technical programs, shall be: 40% for lecture and 60% for laboratory except for courses with specific rating as reflected in their syllabus. The laboratory grades shall be computed based on the rubric assessment metrices developed by each program.

A.12 A student who missed all three periodical examinations (1st to third) shall be given a grade of 5.0 (failed).

A.13 A student who incurred absences equivalent to 20% of the total course hours required shall be given a grade of 9.0 (dropped).

B. Pre-Review/Correlation Courses

B.1 Base Zero Computation.

B.2 Passing Mark - The passing rate for the course shall be 75% equivalent to 4.0 (PSD), provided there is no grade below 60.

B.3 Retakers

B.3.1 Revalidation shall be allowed once only for students who earn an overall average rating of 71-74 with no grade below 60 in any of the subject cluster.

B.3.2 If the overall average rating after the revalidation is greater than 75, the grade credit shall only be 75.

B.4 Attendance of Reviewees

The following shall apply to all reviewees who incur absences from any of the classes:

5.1 Five (5) absences - first warning 5.2 Eight (8) absences - second warning 5.3 Ten (10) absences - dropped from the class (a grade of 9.0)


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2.4 Policy on No Grade (NG)

2.4.1 Guidelines

A. 7.1 / 7.2 shall only be given to students due to the following reasons:

A.1 Non-presentation of valid Final Examination Permit (7.1) ; and

A.2 Lack of Requirements (LR) for subjects that demand intensive preparation (7.2) in the following:

A.2.1 Graduate School Subjects;

A.2.2 Architectural and Engineering Design;

A.2.3 Research Subjects;

A.2.4 Practicum /OJT; and

A.2.5 Related Learning Experience.

2.4.2 Procedure for Completion

A. For NFEP (No Final Exam Permit)

A.1 The faculty shall allow the students without Exam Permit to take the final exam. The final grade of the students shall be computed and reflected in the class record only, and a 7.1 grade shall be written on the grading sheet.

A.2 The completion of an incomplete grade (7.1) shall be done within the immediate succeeding semester. Upon payment of the outstanding account, the corresponding grade shall be automatically posted by the system. If the student cannot pay within the specific period, the grade shall be changed to 5.0 (failed).


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B. For LR (Lack of Requirements)

B.1 The faculty shall reflect on the class record “7.2 for Lack of Requirements” that the students have to submit.

B.2 The completion of an incomplete grade of 7.2 (lacks requirement) shall be done within the succeeding semester. If the student cannot comply within the specific period the pre-grade reflected in the class record shall be deemed final.

B.3 The requirements shall be submitted to the Dean/Director. The Dean/Director shall call the attention of the instructor for the checking and evaluation of the requirements. The instructor shall immediately submit the final grade to the Dean/Director together with the checked/evaluated reports.

B.4 The Dean/Director shall facilitate the completion of grade and submit the grade to the Registrar for immediate posting.

2.5 Academic Honors

2.5.1 Undergraduates

A. Any undergraduate who obtains a general average computed on the basis of an approved formula, corresponding to each honor level indicated below shall be awarded the Certificate of Progression with honors.

HONORS GENERAL AVERAGE EQUIVALENT RATING

First Honor 1.0 - 1.25 100 - 98.5Second Honor 1.26 - 1.50 98 - 95Third Honor 1.51 - 1.75 94.4 - 93.5


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B. The approved formula in the computation of general average/honors:

Subject Grades x No. of Units----------------------------------- = General AverageTotal No. of Units per semester

C. To be a candidate for Certificate of Progression with honors, a student shall have no grade below 2.5 and no failing grades in PE and NSTP although these are not included in the computation of the general average.

D. Candidates for the Certificate of Progression with honors shall carry at least 18 academic units per semester.

2.5.2 Students Graduating with Honors

A. Students, who complete their course with the following general average computed on the basis of the approved formula, shall graduate with honors provided that they meet the other requirements prescribed by the University.

HONORS GENERAL AVERAGE

Summa Cum Laude 1.0 - 1.25 Magna Cum Laude 1.26 - 1.50Cum Laude 1.51 - 1.75

B. The approved formula in the computation of general

average/honors: Subject Grades x No. of Units----------------------------------- = General AverageTotal No. of Units per semester

C. Candidates for graduation with honors must have completed in the University at least 75% of the total number of academic units required for graduation, provided, however, that:


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C.1 Undergraduate

C.1.1 The candidates have no grade lower than 2.5 in any academic subject, if graduating with a baccalaureate degree; and

C.1.2 The candidates have no failing grades in PE and NSTP although these subjects are not included in the computation of general average.

2.6 Graduation Requirements

2.6.1 General Policies

A. Upon fulfilling all the requirements prescribed in the curriculum, the student may be recommended for graduation by the Dean of the College subject to the following:

A.1 The candidate must be of good moral character;

A.2 He/She must have completed the prescribed program, provided that the last academic year was spent in the University; and

A.3 The candidate must have been cleared of all financial obligations in the University.

2.6.2 Academic Costumes A. In order to secure uniformity in the costumes for

academic procession and commencement exercises, academic costumes are hereby prescribed.

A.1 Doctoral Degree

A.1.1 The gown shall be black with long loose, bottom pointed sleeves. The sleeves have three (3) bars corresponding to the color of the program.


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A.1.2 The cap shall be circular type board with soft material on top and colored cotton yarn around. The color must be distinctive color of the program or college.

A.1.3 The hood is triangular, regulation shape, of black completely lined inside with maroon and gold equally divided. At the edge of the neckline, there shall be a trimming of silk of the program color. The tip of the hood should reach the level of the knee joint at the back.

A.2 Master’s Degree

A.2.1 The gown shall be black silk with long sleeves, square at the end. The arms of the same should pass through an opening at the elbow of the sleeves thus exposing forearm.

A.2.2 The cap should be hexagonal type boarded with a tassle of colored cotton yarn on the middle of the top. The color must be distinctive color of the program or college.

A.2.3 The hood is triangular, regulation shape of black completely lined inside with maroon and gold equally divided. At the edge of the neckline, there should be a trimming of silk of the program color. The tip of the hood should reach the level of the knee joint at the back.

A.3 Bachelor’s Degree

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A.3.2 The cap shall be standard four cornered Oxford type of tag board, with a thick tassel of cotton yarn. The color of the tassel shall correspond with that of the program or college’s color.

A.3.3 The hood shall be a triangular hood of similar shape. There should be a black line with maroon and gold trim at the edge of the neckline with silk, the color of which shall conform to the program or college where the student belongs. The tip of the hood shall extend to the level of the buttocks.

A.4 The following are the Program/College Colors:

DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL COLOR

Post Graduate Studies Program-based colorGraduate Studies Program-based colorLaw PurpleBusiness Administration GoldAccountancy Red/BlueArts and Sciences Olive GreenEngineering OrangeEducation Light BlueCriminology RedForestry Apple GreenArchitecture Light GrayNursing WhiteComputing Education Lemon YellowHospitality Education Violet

2.7 Fees and Payments/Adjustments

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2.7.1 Full and Installment Payments

Under the term system, total assessment may be paid in full or in eight (8) equal installments except in the College of Legal Education and in the Graduate School. In case of full payment, the student is entitled to a discount of ten percent (10%).

2.7.2 OfficialDroppingofSubjects

A. In the event of withdrawing from enrollment or when some subjects are dropped due to valid reasons, the following policies shall be observed:

A.1 Period of Dropping/Withdrawals/Charges

A.1.1 Within the enrolment period - Registration Fee only

A.1.2 After the enrolment period up to the first week of classes

- Down payment

A.1.3 First week of classes up to the first exam - Fixed Charges + 1 exam

A.1.4 Up to the 2nd Examination - Fixed Charges + 2 exams

A.1.5 Up to the 3rd Examination - Fixed Charges + 3 exams

A.1.6 Up to the 4th Examination - Whole first term assessment

A.1.7 Up to the 5th Examination - Whole first term and 5th exam

A.1.8 After the 5th Examination - Total Assessment


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A.2 Procedure

A.2.1 The student shall secure the change of Matriculation Form 2 (COMF2) from the Student Accounting Office 1 (SAO 1).

A.2.2 The filled-up COMF2 is routed to the Dean of the College for recommendation of approval of request.

A.2.3 Upon the Dean’s recommendation, the student shall submit the COMF2 to SAO 1 for approval and computation of charges.

A.2.4 The approved COMF2 shall be submitted to the University Registrar.

A.2.4.1 If the student withdraws before the 1st exam, he/she can automatically get the credentials submitted and the subjects enrolled shall then be truncated.

A.2.4.2 If the student withdraws after the 1st exam, he/she is required to request for an honorable dismissal if he/she desires to transfer to another school, but his/her subjects cannot be truncated anymore.

2.7.3 Financial Delinquencies

The University reserves the right to withhold release or issuance of Transfer Credentials or Report of Grades, Transcript of Records and Diploma of students who have not fully paid their accounts. Students with outstanding accounts at the close of the semester will not be permitted to register in the succeeding semester unless previous accounts are settled.


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2.8 Academic Privileges and Scholarship Programs

2.8.1 UM Scholarship Grants

The University offers various kinds of scholarship grants to students who excel in both academic and non-academic fields, as well as those who are poor but deserving ones.

2.8.2 Policy on Academic Scholarship (Entering Freshmen)

A. This grant is given in recognition of the outstanding achievement or above average academic performance of high school graduates specifically those who belong to the top ten (valedictorian, salutatorian, and honorable mentions).

B. Benefits and Privileges except those who will take up Nursing Program:

B.1 High School Valedictorian

B.1.1 Free total assessment

B.1.2 Book allowance (up to P1,000 only for the entire semester)

B.2 High School Salutatorian

B.2.1 75% of the total assessment

B.2.2 Book allowance (up to P1,000 only for the entire semester)

B.3 First to Fifth Honorable Mention

B.3.1 50% of Tuition Fee only

B.4 Sixth to Tenth Honorable Mention

B.4.1 25% of Tuition Fee only

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C.1 Upon enrolment, an applicant shall present the following credentials to the Scholarship Coordinator at Students Accounting Office (SAO):

C.1.1 High School Card (Form 138A);

C.1.2 Recommendation and certification from the principal that the applicant is an honor student (valedictorian/salutatorian/honorable mention) stating therein the number of graduates of the batch;

C.1.3 Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by the Faculty Adviser of the applicant, noted by the Principal/Guidance Counselor of the school where applicant graduated from;

C.1.4 All scholars are required to attend the Orientation Seminar, and all scheduled seminars/trainings as set by the Director of Admission.

D. Maintaining and Sustaining the Scholarship

D.1 All academic scholarship are required to be enrolled in a degree program (4 or 5 years program) and must take regular load as specified in the curriculum or must not have less than 18 units. The scholars must finish the program within the prescribed number of years.

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D.3 For continuance of the privileges and benefits, the scholars must maintain the grade required based on the rank/honor the applicant has obtained as shown below:

D.3.1 Valedictorian – 1.25 – 1.00 GPA with no failing grades, dropped, N.G. and withdrawn subjects, no grade lower than 2.5 in any subjects;

D.3.2 Salutatorian – 1.50 – 1.60 GPA with no failing grades; dropped, N.G. and withdrawn subjects, no grade lower than 2.5 in any subjects; and

D.3.3 1st to 10th Honorable Mention – 1.75 to 1.51 GPA with no failing grades, dropped, N.G. and withdrawn subjects, no grade lower than 2.5 in any subjects.

D.4 All scholars must abide with all the rules and regulations as stipulated in the Student Manual. Violation/s incurred will automatically forfeit the scholarship and corresponding privileges. Erring scholars shall be dealt with accordingly with due process by the Scholarship Committee and/or proper office handling the case.

D.5 All scholars must attend all meetings and activities programmed by the Scholarship Committee which includes but not limited to the following:

D.5.1 Regular meetings;

D.5.2 Summer academic and co-curricular enhancement trainings, seminars and workshops;

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D.5.4 Render assistance to the University Career Guidance Team;

D.5.5 Render assistance during enrolment period; and

D.5.6 Special follow-up session/performance evaluation session conducted by the Scholarship Committee monitor academic and organization performance and to assist scholars in problems related to and/or affect their scholarship standing.

D.6 Absences incurred during prescribed activities without valid reasons shall be considered as demerit to a scholar and may be taken as a ground for giving warning and/or termination of the scholarship and other privileges; and

D.7 Any condition and/or privileges which are necessary will be implemented in accordance to the discretion of the school. Any special consideration as ordered and endorsed by the University President shall take effect and be implemented regardless of the existing rules anent to this program.

E. Special Provisions/Addendum

E.1 Admission of High School Honor Graduates to the scholarship program are allowed at any time provided he/she has not enrolled in any colleges or vocational courses after having graduated from high school regardless of the year of graduation. Applicant who has enrolled in non-credit programs could still be admitted.

E.2 All scholars must apply and renew their scholarship at the Student Accounting Office (SAO) every semester. Applications must be approved by the Scholarship Committee.


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E.3 All scholars are not allowed to shift to other programs.

E.4 Scholars who have down slide to a lower rank would get the corresponding privileges and benefits enjoyed by the scholars of the same category.

E.5 Scholars who cannot maintain the grade requirements as benchmarked in categories in the section on Sustaining and Maintaining Scholarship” shall automatically loss the scholarship slot and its privileges and benefits but may transfer/apply to another kind of scholarships provided they will follow the procedures/requirements governing the scholarship applied for.

E.6 Scholars who shall opt to stop schooling in the middle of the semester due to a very valid reason may still be admitted should be reason/situation warrants consideration as determined by the Scholarship Committee.

E.7 Scholars who have maintained good standing but are unable to continue their studies in the succeeding semester due to very valid reasons as determined by the Scholarship Committee may apply for a leave of absence and shall re-assume the scholarship and benefits (Returnee).

E.8 Scholars shall enjoy only one scholarship grant at a time offered by the University. The scholar may choose a grant which offer a higher privileges.


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E.9 Applicant/s who are valedictorian or salutatorian enjoying scholarship from other sponsors which would grant full tuition privileges may still be able to avail of the other privileges and benefits offered by the University.

E.10 Tuition benefits and privileges are non-transferable and non-convertible to cash.

F. Termination of Academic Scholarship

F.1 The following shall be grounds for termination of scholarship and privileges:

F.1.1 Failing grades, dropped and withdrawal of subject;

F.1.2 Continuous absences in the programmed activities without valid reasons;

F.1.3 Failure to render services as required; and

F.1.4 Conduct unbecoming of a scholar which includes but not limited to the following:

F.1.4.1 Acts committed which is detrimental to the institution, drunkenness, use of prohibited drugs, sexual harassment, misrepresentation.

F.1.4.1 Acts of disobedience, insubordination and disrespect to superiors and peers;

F.1.4.2 Dishonesty, theft, falsification of official documents;


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F.1.4.3 Intentional destruction and wastage of school properties; and

F.1.4.4 Putting the name/reputation of the individual, organization, and institution in ill and bad light.

G. Handling of Violations and Infraction

G.1 Errant shall be given due process which will be conducted by the Director of the Office of Student Affairs and/or constituted committee which may assist in handling the cases. Initially a clarification conference and investigation will be called.

G.2 Parents and/or guardians or errant shall be informed in writing by the Director of the Office of Student Affairs of the offense/s committed and action/s which will be taken.

G.3 Errant may be evaluated on the gravity of the offense/s after the investigation and will be given any of the following:

G.3.1 Warning;G.3.2 Subject for counseling;G.3.3 Suspension; andG.3.4 Forcible termination as the case may be.

G.4 Parents and/or guardian are informed of the final decision of the Scholarship Committee in writing.


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2.8.3 UM Honors Society (2nd to 4th/5th Year)

A. Rationale

UM Students are among the best in the region, as they work their way through the most demanding program curricula in the nation. It is only fitting that they be acknowledged for their performance. Organizing the honor society is the way the university accords recognition for their excellent academic performance.

B. Objectives

B.1 To recognize students with outstanding scholastic performance as motivation to other students to excel in their respective chosen disciplines.

B.2 To train student with high scholastic performance in peer mentoring.

B.3 To provide leadership training to members.

B.4 To prepare members for the government licensure examinations.

B.5 To prepare members for excellent performance in their various chosen field of endeavor.

B.6 To produce excellent leaders who will build a productive workforce for the society.

C. Vision and Mission

C.1 The UM Honors Society, is a prestigious student honor organization of preeminent scholars who exemplify academic and personal excellence, foster environments of academic endurance and serve as models for scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy for every student enrolled in the university.


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C.2 The mission of the UM Honors Society is to recognize outstanding scholarly achievement, promote diversity and excellence in tertiary education and establish academic respectability in the community.

D. Scholarship

The UM Honors Society is an exclusive honor society, established and recognized by the University of Mindanao that is committed to help provide a dynamic and supportive academic environment in the University, members are academic scholars who are committed to contribute to the development of their field/s of study and who seek to ensure and sustain excellence in their field.

E. Leadership

The UM Honors Society is comprised of scholars who take personal responsibility for their programs and their academic field and to be able to sustain the scholarship requirements expected of them. The UM Honor Society member are the embodiment of the ideals of their respective colleges/branches. They not only represent the mission of the university but they also demonstrate remarkable leadership in their chosen fields.

F. Character

A member should posses a distinctive scholarly attitude of willingness to help students academically and uphold the values of honesty, integrity, and self-discipline.

G. Service

Each member should actively contribute to the well-being of the university by giving, sharing of personal gifts and talents to other students voluntarily exhibiting a commitment of service for others.


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H. Advocacy

Each member should actively support and promote academic excellence within his/her college/branch. Activities include concerns of diverse students, serving as a mentor, helping to address the academic needs of other students, and educate others on the importance of quality and excellence.

I. Membership

UM Honors Society is an exclusive honor society of the University of Mindanao campuses. Students who garner a cumulative GWA of 1.75 or above with no grade lower than 2.0/2.5 in any subject, and likewise maintained good conduct and moral standing, shall automatically become members. Automatic disqualification from membership is caused by not being able to maintain the 1.75 GWA minimum grade requirements and/or after obtaining a grade lower than 2.0/2.5 in any of the subjects taken.

J. Scholarship Privileges

J.1 Category 1 - For students who obtained a GWA of 1.75-1.00 after the curriculum semester with no grade below 2.0:

J.1.1 100% Total Assessment;

J.1.2 P1,000.00 worth of textbooks (for major subjects only)


J.2.1 75% of Total Assessment;

J.2.2 P1,000.00 worth of textbooks (for major subjects only);


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J.4 Category 4 - For students who obtained a GWA of 1.80-1.76 after a curriculum semester with no grade below 3.0 (80):


2.8.4 G.E. Torres Scholarship

A. This scholarship is available to Legal Education and Accountancy students who belong to the top five (5) of the department in terms of scholastic average.

A.1 Benefits and Privileges

A.1.1 Full Scholarship – 100% free tuition and other charges

A.2 Admission Process and Requirements

A.2.1 Prior to enrolment, a recommendation letter endorsed by the Scholarship Committee shall be submitted to the President.

A.2.2 The Scholarship Committee shall make out a Referral Form attached to the credentials to be forwarded to the Scholarship Coordinator for enrolment processing.

A.2.3 Upon approval, he/she is advised to go to Student Accounting Office to comply with the following:

A.2.3.1 Academic Scholarship Profile Form; and

A.2.3.2 Two (2) pcs. 2x2 colored ID picture.


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A.3 The grantee is given a copy of the Scholarship Policy. All scholars are required to attend the Orientation Seminar with schedule to be determined by the Scholarship Committee and/or the Scholarship Coordinator.

A.4 The grantee should maintain a general weighted average of 1.75 with no grade lower than 2.0 in any subject.

A.5 The grant is subject to renewal every semester.

2.8.5 Athletic Scholarship

A. The University of Mindanao supports the government’s objective of building a strong republic through excellence in sports as mandated by the Constitution of the Philippines which provides that: 1) the state shall promote physical education and encourage sports program, league competition and amateur sports including training for international competition to foster self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry; and 2) all educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout the country in coordination with athletic clubs and other sectors.

B. On this basis the University of Mindanao shall establish and maintain a UM Sports Team that shall invite talented men and women as members and who shall be granted scholarship as incentive.

B.1 Purposes and Objectives

B.1.1 To promote the image of the University through excellence in sports by competing in various local, national and international athletic meets/games.


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B.1.2 To train and develop athletes in the rudiments of their sports with extensive awareness in proper decorum as well as in specific rules and regulations for sports competitions.

B.1.3 To promote cooperation, camaraderie and harmony among higher educational institutions here and abroad.

B.1.4 To link with government and non-government sports associations.

B.1.5 To actualize the commitment of the University of Mindanao in democratizing access to quality education.

B.2 Scope and Coverage

B.2.1 The UM Sports Team shall primarily consist of young men and women who have passed the criteria of membership and screening and who have favorably maintained their academic standing throughout their stay with the UM Sports Team and in the University.

B.2.2 The UM Sports Team shall consist of the following:

B.2.2.1 Team Sports Men Women

Baseball 12 0Basketball 25 15Sepak Takraw 12 0Softball 12 12Volleyball 12 12Soccer (College) 18 0Soccer (HS) 15 0


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B.2.2.2 Individual Sports

Men Women

Athletics/Track and Field 15 15Badminton 4 4Boxing 10 0Chess 4 4Cycling 4 0Judo 8 8Lawn Tennis 6 6Swimming 12 12Table Tennis 4 4Taekwondo 7 7Weight lifting 4 0Karatedo 5 5

B.3 Qualification for Membership

B.3.1 To qualify as a member of the UM Sports Team, he/she must

B.3.1.1 be a Filipino Citizen;

B.3.1.2 a bona fide student of UM;

B.3.1.3 posses potential/prowess in a specific sports and able to play in a team;

B.3.1.4 carry a minimum academic load of 18 units in a semester and/or what is stated in the curriculum;

B.3.1.5 be able to pass medical and drug test; and

B.3.1.6 not have been charged with violation of the Student Code of Conduct.


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B.4 The Coach shall recommend to the UM Scholarship Committee, with proper endorsement by the Head Coach and Sports Director the qualified scholars for approval. Term of scholarship grant may be enjoyed in accordance to the program the student chooses which may be extended only to one (1) year.

B.5 After acceptance as a member of the UM Sports Team, the member should comply with the following conditions to retain membership:

B.5.1 Attend trainings as scheduled by respective coachers;

B.5.2 Not to be tardy during trainings and competitions;

B.5.3 Manifest proper attitude and decorum in an out of the University;

B.5.4 Assist during the annual University Intramurals as maybe required; and

B.6 Classification of Membership

B.6.1 Class ‘A’ scholar – one who enjoys free 100% of the total assessment. To qualify, one must have qualified for the National competition;

B.6.2 Class ‘B’ scholar – one who enjoys free 100% of tuition fee privilege. To qualify, one must have qualified for the Regional competition and had previously enjoyed Class A but failed to qualify in the regional competitions; and


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B.6.3 Class ‘C’ scholar one who enjoys free 50% of tuition free privilege. To qualify, one must have passed the screening and recommended by the coach for acceptance or has previously enjoyed Class B but failed to qualify in the regional competition.

B.7 Trainings and Participation in Athletic Competitions

B.7.1 Trainings are held regularly as designated by respective coaches and duly approved by the Sports Director. Special practices may be scheduled as needed; and

B.7.2 All members must attend athletic affairs, practices and official engagements as specified. In any case, they cannot be present, they must notify their coaches prior to the scheduled practiced. Unjustifiable absences shall be dealt with accordingly.

B.8 Code of Discipline

B.8.1 The members of the UM Sports Team shall be governed by the following Code of Conduct. Any violation of which may be a ground for termination or demotion of the scholarship grant. Due process shall however be observed. The Scholarship Committee shall hear and decide on such cases.

B.8.1.1 Habitual absences of at least three (3) absences from meetings, practices and engagements;


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B.8.1.2 Habitual tardiness of at least six (6) occasions of tardiness in meetings, practices and engagements;

B.8.1.3 Misconduct during practices or engagements;

B.8.1.4 Not wearing the prescribed uniform during engagements;

B.8.1.5 Reporting under the influence of liquor during practices or engagements;

B.8.1.6 Discourtesy to Coach and Sports Director;

B.8.1.7 Fighting with fellow athletes;

B.8.1.8 Using prohibited drugs; and

B.8.1.9 Destroying UM owned sports equipment.

2.8.6 Choir Scholarship

A. The University of Mindanao supports the preservation and promotion of the rich Filipino cultural heritage through music. UM shall therefore establish and maintain a UM Choir and invite talented young men and women as members who shall be awarded scholarship as incentive.

B. Purposes and Objectives

B.1 To promote the Filipino culture among the students of the University of Mindanao through choral singing.

B.2 To present fine performance of a variety of choir repertoire.


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B.3 To exert a positive influence on choir performance standards in the region.

B.4 To conduct continuing researches in the promotion, preservation and propagation of the Filipino culture through music.

B.5 To actualize the commitment of the University in democratizing access to quality education and the development of a well-rounded personality of its students.

C. Scope and Coverage

The UM Choir shall primarily consist of young men and women who have passed the criteria for membership and screening, and who have favorably maintained their membership in good standing throughout their stay with the UM Choir and in the University. The UM Choir shall serve the main campuses during official functions. However, upon request and after due approval by the University, the UM Choir may perform for other branches and outside of the University. The UM Choir shall consist of 25 singers.

D. Qualification for Membership

D.1 To qualify as a member of the UM Choir, he/she must:

D.1.1 Be a bonafide student of UM Main;

D.1.2 Have an ear and heart for music;

D.1.3 Possess a good singing voice;

D.1.4 Pass the mental/medical check-up;

D.1.5 Not have been charged with violation of the Student Code of Conduct.


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D.2 The Choir Chief shall recommend to the UM Scholarship Committee the qualified scholars for approval. Term of scholarship grant may be enjoyed in accordance to the program, the student chooses which may be extended only to one (1) year.

D.3 After acceptance as a member, he/she shall comply with the following conditions to retain membership:

D.3.1 Attend trainings, seminars and workshops, or sit-in during the regular rehearsals;

D.3.2 Not enroll subjects during rehearsal schedules;

D.3.3 Not be tardy during rehearsals and presentations;

D.3.4 Manifest proper attitude and decorum in and out of the University;

D.3.5 Promote awareness and understanding of the Filipino culture; and

D.3.6 Assist in the Performing Arts program of the University.

E. Classification of Membership

E.1 Full Scholar – one who enjoys free 100% of tuition free privilege. To qualify, one must undergo training for at least one (1) semester, and has to get performance rating of ‘VERY GOOD’ during the audition.


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E.2 Half Scholar – one who enjoys 50% of tuition free privilege. To qualify, one must undergo training for at least one (1) semester, and has to get a rating of ‘GOOD’ or ‘SATISFACTORY’ during the audition. This may be promoted to ‘FULL SCHOLAR’ if one demonstrates a very good performance in rehearsals and engagements in the previous semester. It shall also be understood that a full scholar may be ‘DEMOTED’ to a ‘HALF SCHOLAR’ for fair or unsatisfactory performance or violation of the UM Choir Code of Discipline as provided herein.

E.3 A new eligible member, who is recommended to avail either full or half scholarship, can only enjoy such privilege if there an existing vacancy for the purpose. A member who has already enjoyed this privilege, but stopped schooling, may choose to re-avail the scholarship. However, he/she shall be considered as a new member and must therefore observe the preceding provisions.

F. Code of Discipline

F.1 The members of the UM Choir shall be governed by the following Code of Conduct. Any violation of which may be a ground for termination or demotion of the scholarship grant. Due process shall however be observed. The Scholarship Committee shall hear and decide on such cases.

F.1.1 Habitual absences of at least three (3) absences from meetings, practices and engagements;

F.1.2 Habitual tardiness of at least six (6) occasions of tardiness in meetings, practices and engagements;

F.1.3 Misconduct during practices or engagements;


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F.1.4 Not wearing the prescribed uniform during engagements;

F.1.5 Smoking during sessions;

F.1.6 Reporting under the influence of liquor during practices or engagements;

F.1.7 Discourtesy of Choir Chief, Assistant Conductor and Officers;

F.1.8 Fighting with fellow members;

F.1.9 Using prohibited drugs; and

F.1.10 Destroying UM owned musical equipment

2.8.7 Makabayan Artists Ensemble Scholarship

A. The University of Mindanao supports the preservation and propagation of Filipino arts and culture, through performing arts, awards and other related activities. UM Shall therefore establish and maintain a UM Makabayan Artists Ensemble, that focuses on the fields of theater, dance and music, and invite talented young men and women as members who shall be awarded scholarship as incentive.

A.1 Purposes and Objectives

A.1.1 To promote the image of the University through excellent artistic performances and promotional programs.

A.1.2 To develop and train performing artists with extensive awareness and understanding of the Filipino as well as world arts and culture.

A.1.3 To exert a positive influence on performing arts repertoire standards in the region.


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A.1.4 To provide an alternative venue to cultivate better relations with the local, national and international communities and contribute to the world of culture and arts through the efficient and comprehensive implementation of international cultural exchange activities.

A.1.5 To conduct continuing researches in the promotion, preservation and propagation of the Filipino as well as world arts and culture.

A.1.6 To actualize the commitment of the University of Mindanao in democratizing access to quality education.

A.2 Scope and Coverage

A.2.1 The UM Makabayan Artists Ensemble (UMMAE) shall primarily consist of young men and women who have passed the criteria for membership and screening and who have favorably maintained their membership in good standing throughout their stay with the UMMAE and in the University. The UMMAE shall serve the main campuses during official functions. However, upon request and after due approval by the University, the UMMAE may perform for other branches and outside of the University.

A.2.2 The UMMAE shall consist of thirty-five (35) artists and five (5) rondalla players.

A.3 Qualification for Membership

A.3.1 To qualify as a member of the UMMAE, he/she must:


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A.3.1.1 be a bona fide student of UM;

A.3.1.2 possess basic knowledge in theater, dance or be able to play the bandoria and other musical and/or ethnic instruments;

A.3.1.3 be able to pass the mental, medical and performing arts competencies checkup; and

A.3.1.4 not have been charged with violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

A.4 The Ensemble Chief shall recommend to the UM Scholarship Committee, the qualified scholars for approval. Term of scholarship grant may be enjoyed in accordance to the program, the student chooses which may be extended only to one (1) year.

A.5 After acceptance as a member, the scholar should comply with the following conditions to retain membership.

A.5.1 Attend rehearsals and engagements faithful;

A.5.2 Demonstrate proficiency in theater, dance and music;

A.5.3 Not enroll subjects during rehearsal schedules;

A.5.4 Not be tardy during rehearsals and presentations;

A.5.5 Secure and maintain paraphernalia and other properties in good condition;

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A.5.7 Promote awareness and understanding of the Filipino culture; and

A.5.8 Assist in the Performing Arts program of the University.

A.6 Classification of Membership

A.6.1 Full Scholar – one who enjoys free 100% of tuition privilege. To qualify, one must undergo training for at least one (1) semester, and has to get performance rating of ‘VERY GOOD’ during the audition.

A.6.2 Half Scholar - one who enjoys 50% of

tuition fee privilege. To qualify, one must undergo training for at least one (1) semester, and has to get a rating of ‘GOOD’ or ‘SATISFACTORY’ during the audition. This may be promoted to ‘FULL SCHOLAR’ if one demonstrates a very good performance in rehearsals and engagements in the previous semester. It shall also be understood that a full scholar may be ‘DEMOTED’ to a ‘HALF SCHOLAR’ for fair or unsatisfactory performance or violation of the UM Choir Code of Discipline as provided herein.

A.6.3 A new eligible member, who is recommended to avail either full or half scholarship, can only enjoy such privilege if there’s an existing vacancy for the purpose. A member who has already enjoyed this privilege, but stopped schooling, may choose to re-avail the scholarship. However, he/she shall be considered as a new member and must therefore observe the preceding provisions.


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A.7 Organization

A.7.1 The Ensemble members shall elect from among themselves the following set of officers who shall hold office for a term of one (1) year and who may be re-elected for another term:

PresidentInternal Vice PresidentExternal Vice PresidentSecretaryTreasurerAuditorBusiness ManagerP.I.O.Property Custodian

A.8 Rehearsals and Engagements

A.8.1 The practices of the Ensemble are held regularly to be designated by the Ensemble Chief. Additional meetings may be scheduled for new members.

A.8.2 All members must be available for practices and for official engagements provided however, due notice has been disseminated by the Ensemble Chief.

A.8.3 The UMMAE may be engaged for outside functions as well as enter into competition upon approval of the UM Administration. Fees and cash prizes shall be remitted to the UM Cashier. The members shall be given a talent fee approved by the President. All excess funds shall be held in trust by the University for future activities.


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A.8.4 The UMMAE Chief is required to submit a financial report every end of the semester to the Head, Business Development Office.

A.8.5 All members are not allowed to accept any activity or engagement that may affect their schooling and interest of the UMMAE. If by any reason there has been any conflict on approved outside engagement and with UM official function, it shall always understood that UM official function shall be given top priority.

A.9 Code of Discipline

A.9.1 The members of the UMMAE shall be governed by the following Code of Conduct. Any violation of which may be a ground for termination or demotion of the scholarship grant. Due process shall however be observed. The Scholarship Committee shall hear and decide on such cases.

A.9.1.1 Habitual absences of at least three (3) absences from meetings, practices and engagements;

A.9.1.2 Habitual tardiness of at least six (6) occasions of tardiness in meetings, practices and engagements;

A.9.1.3 Misconduct during practices or engagements;

A.9.1.4 Not wearing the prescribed uniform during engagements;


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A.9.1.5 Smoking during sessions;

A.9.1.6 Reporting under the influence of liquor during practices or engagements;

A.9.1.7 Discourtesy to Choir Chief, Assistant Conductor and Officers;

A.9.1.8 Fighting with fellow members;

A.9.1.9 Using prohibited drugs; and

A.9.1.10 Destroying UM owned musical instrument.

2.8.8 Band Scholarship

A. The University of Mindanao believes in maintaining a tradition of excellent band music as a way of inculcating love of culture and the arts among students. UM shall there establish and maintain a UM Band and invite interested and talented young men and women as members who shall be awarded scholarship as incentive.

A.1 Purposes and Objectives

A.1.1 To help develop and train homegrown musicians in the city.

A.1.2 To present fine performances with wide repertoire of band literature.

A.1.3 To exert a positive influence on band performance standards in the region.

A.1.4 To serve as marching band for ROTC functions and concert band for other official functions of the University and the community.


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A.1.5 To actualize the commitment of the University in democratizing access to quality education.

A.2 Scope and Coverage

A.2.1 The UM Band shall primarily consist of young men and women who have passed the criteria for membership and screening and who have favorably maintained their membership in good standing throughout their stay with the UM Band and in the University. The UM Band shall serve the main campuses only during official functions. However, upon request and after due approval, the UM Band may be asked to play for other branches and functions outside of UM;

A.2.2 The UM Band shall consist of a maximum for 80 members all in all.

A.3 Qualification for Membership

A.3.1 To qualify as a member of the UM Band, he/she must:A.3.1.1 be a bona fide student of UM;

A.3.1.2 be able to read musical notes;

A.3.1.3 be able to play musical instrument in a band;

A.3.1.4 not have been charged with violation of the Student Code of Conduct; and

A.3.1.5 own a musical instrument.

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A.3.3 After acceptance as a member, the member should comply with the following conditions to retain membership:

A.3.3.1 Attend rehearsals and engagements faithfully;

A.3.3.2 Demonstrate proficiency in playing a musical instrument in a band;

A.3.3.3 Maintain instruments in top and good condition;

A.3.3.4 Manifest proper attitude and decorum;

A.3.3.5 Memorize assigned marches and concert pieces; and

A.3.3.6 Wear prescribed uniform;

A.4 Classification of Membership

A.4.1 Full Scholar – one who enjoys free 100% of tuition free privilege. To qualify, one must undergo training for at least one (1) semester, and has to get performance rating of ‘VERY GOOD’ during the audition.

A.4.2 Half Scholar – one who enjoys 50% of tuition free privilege. To qualify, one must undergo training for at least one (1) semester, and has to get a rating of ‘GOOD’ or ‘SATISFACTORY’ during the audition. This may be promoted to ‘FULL SCHOLAR’ if one demonstrates a very good performance in rehearsals


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and engagements in the previous semester. It shall also be understood that a full scholar may be ‘DEMOTED’ to a ‘HALF SCHOLAR’ for fair or unsatisfactory performance or violation of the UM Choir Code of Discipline as provided herein.

A.4.3 A new eligible member, who is recommended to avail either full or half scholarship, can only enjoy such privilege if there an existing vacancy for the purpose. A member who has already enjoyed this privilege, but stopped schooling, may choose to re-avail the scholarship. However, he/she shall be considered as a new member and must therefore observe the preceding provisions.

A.5 Organization

A.5.1 The UM Band Members shall elect from among themselves the following set of officers who shall hold office for a term of one (1) year and who may be re-elected for another term:

President Internal Vice President External Vice President Secretary Treasurer Auditor Business Manager P.I.O. Property Custodian


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A.6 Rehearsals and Engagements

A.6.1 Band practices are held regularly on weekends to be designated by the Bandmaster. Sectional rehearsals will be held every Tuesday and Thursday. Additional meetings shall be scheduled at the discretion of the Bandmaster.

A.6.2 All members must be available for practices and for official engagements provided however, due notice has been disseminated. Any unjustifiable absence shall be dealt with accordingly.

A.6.3 The UM Band may be engaged for outside functions as well as enter into competition upon approval of the UM Administration. Fees and cash prizes shall be remitted to the UM Cashier. The member shall be given a talent fee for every engagement. All excess funds shall be held in trust by the University for future activities. The Bandmaster is required to submit a financial report every end of the semester to the VP for Institutional Affairs.

A.6.4 All members are not allowed to accept any activity or engagement that may affect their schooling and interest of the Band. If by any reason there has been any conflict on approved outside engagement and with UM official function, it shall always be understood that UM official function shall be given top priority.


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A.6.5 The members of the UM Band shall be governed by the following Code of Conduct. Any violation of which may be a ground for termination or demotion of the scholarship grant. Due process shall however be observed. The Scholarship Committee shall hear and decide on such cases.

A.6.5.1 Habitual absences of at least three (3) absences from meetings, practices and engagements;

A.6.5.2 Habitual tardiness of at least six (6) occasions of tardiness in meetings, practices and engagements;

A.6.5.3 Misconduct during practices or engagement;

A.6.5.4 Not wearing the prescribed uniform during engagements;

A.6.5.5 Smoking during sessions;

A.6.5.6 Reporting under the influence of liquor during practices or engagements;

A.6.5.7 Discourtesy to Bandmaster and Officers;

A.6.5.8 Fighting with fellow members;

A.6.5.9 Using prohibited drugs; and

A.6.5.10 Destroying UM owned equipment and other properties.


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2.8.9 Student Training Assistance Program (STAP)

A. Slots - 485

B. 100% free tuition fee as per curriculum offering.

2.8.10 PD 451/RA 6728

A. The University of Mindanao supports the government’s objective of providing access to education to young men and women who are intellectually capable but financially deprived to pursue their studies as well as provide a learning opportunity and experience for future employment.

A.1 Slots - 5% of freshmen distributed as follows:IP-80 = 20%PWD-10 = 2.5%Dependents of KIA-AFP-15/PNP-20 = 7.5%Indigents = 70%

A.2 Free tuition fee up to 21 units and/or 100% (on a case to case basis).

A.2.1 Indigent Assistance Program

A.2.1.1 Must be a graduate of a government recognized secondary school and must have no grade below 80 in all subject.

A.2.1.2 Family income does not exceed Php 60,000 a year.

A.2.1.3 Must pass the aptitude and personality test given by GSTC.

A.2.1.4 Carry a minimum academic load of 18 units in a semester.


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A.2.2 Indigenous People Support

A.2.2.1 Belong to a recognized IP community. The applicant must submit a certification from the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) as what tribal affiliation he/she belong.


A.2.2.3 Must take the aptitude and personality test given at GSTC.


A.2.3 Disabled Group

A.2.3.1 There is a clear manifestation of the disabilities. The applicant must submit a medical certification clearly stating the diagnosed disability.


A.2.3.3 Must take the aptitude and personality test given at GSTC.


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A.3 Retention of Scholarship

A.3.1 Earn a passing grade in all subjects enrolled.

A.3.2 Have not been charged with violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

A.3.3 Attend meetings and special trainings as scheduled by the OSA Director.

A.4 Application Procedure

A.4.1 The applicant secures “Application for Tuition Fee Credit Form (ATFC F-1) from the Scholarship Coordinator (Students Accounts Office).


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SECTION 3

STUDENT SERVICES

3.1 Instructional Support Units

3.1.1 Records and Admission Center (RAC)

The RAC is the keeper of the student’s records (from the time the documents are submitted during admission until the student graduates from the program), and is headed by the University Registrar.

A. Request for Student Credentials (Transcript of Records, Special Order, Diploma and Honorable Dismissal)

A.1 Procedures/Requirements

A.1.1 Fill up request form (available at the RAC Office).

A.1.2 Pay the necessary fees at the Cashier’s Office.

A.1.3 Submit duly accomplished request form, 1 x 1 picture, OR, and documentary stamps.

A.1.4 Letter of Authorization to transact and receive documents, in case students cannot claim/transact personally.

B. Request for Authentication of Credentials (Diploma,

Special Order, Transcript of Records, and Certificate of Authentication and Verification for CHED)

B.1 Requirements

B.1.1 Original credential/s.

B.1.2 Payment of necessary fees.


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B.1.3 Certificate of Enrolment (for undergraduate only).

B.1.4 Letter of Authorization to transact and receive documents, in case students cannot claim/transact personally.

C. Request for Transfer Credentials

C.1 A student, undergraduate or graduate, who is transferring to other schools and/or pursuing higher degree in other schools, shall request for Transfer Credentials (otherwise known as Honorable Dismissal.)

C.2 Upon request, a student may also apply for the following:

C.2.1 Certification of good moral character;

C.2.2 Certified true copy of grades, course description, Form 137 and Form 138; and

C.2.3 Certification of units earned.

D. Request for Correction of Names/Date or Place of Birth

D.1 Requirements

D.1.1 Certified true copy of Birth Certificate from the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Alien Certificate of Registration (NCR).

D.1.2 Personal affidavit, if of legal age or affidavit of parents.

D.1.3 Joint affidavit of two (2) disinterested parties.


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3.1.2 Library Services

• The Learning and Information Center (LIC) is a place in the university that provides access to information in many formats and in many sources such as books, theses and dissertations, periodicals, multimedia materials, electronic resources and online databases.

• The LIC uses the Follet Destiny Library Manager to organize and provides access to the library collection anytime and anywhere through its Web OPAC (Web Online Public Access Catalog).

• Both campuses (Bolton and Matina) offer Audio Visual Room for viewing of instructional media materials such as DVDs and VCDs.

• Discussion rooms are also provided for the group of 5-10 students who may study and discuss their project, research paper, problem solving, feasibility studies, and other related topics. There are Depository Counters for users to deposit their bags, folders, etc. before entering the LIC premises.

• E-resources section is provided for accessing the internet and the Online Databases such as Proquest, E-brary, Sage Reference, World e-books and Proquest Dissertations and Theses (PQDT).

• Special collections are also maintained by the LIC such as the UN/ADB/WB Collections, Memorabilia and Mindanaoan.

• UM is one of the Depository Libraries of UN publications and these are housed at the Matina LIC. Memorabilia section houses the legacy of the UM founder and includes UMiana materials which consists of the writings, yearbooks and other publications of the University of Mindanao. Mindanaoan corner also houses materials about the history, culture and heritage of Mindanao.


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• The LIC has its Entrance Monitoring System that captures data of users entering the library premises for the purpose of efficient, accurate and expeditious recording of library attendance.

• The Center is provided with Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance cameras and Library Security System to detect books that are brought outside for home use.

• Library instruction are provided to users to introduce the collection, facilities, services, organization and programs of the UM LIC as well as teach them to become effective users of information.

3.1.3 Circulation Policies:

a. Students are allowed to borrow two (2) books at a time for a period of two (2) days. These are renewable twice if not needed by other users.

b. Fiction books are allowed for home reading for a period of five (5) days.

c. Reserve books are generally for in-house reading only. However, these can be checked-out for overnight and should be returned not later than 10:00 in the following day.

d. General reference, Filipiniana books, UN and ADB publications and periodical material are likewise for room use only, but these can be checked-out for one hour for photocopying purposes.

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f. A fine/penalty charge of P10.00 per day, excluding Sundays and Holidays per item shall be meted to the patron with overdue Circulation books and P10.00 per hour per item for book from the Reserve Section.

g. The patron shall be notified for the overdue either through the posting of names at the circulation bulletin board, letter of notification and/or email.

h. When a book/material is lost, the borrower is given a grace period of one (1) week to exhaust all means in locating the lost book/material. After the grace period, the borrower shall replace the book or pay the equivalent current cost of the book or to be includes in the assessment of accounts. An additional fine ofP200.00 shall be charged as a processing fee.

3.1.3 Research and Publication Center

The center is responsible for assuring quality education by inculcating a culture inclined towards significant and productive research in a conducive environment by providing good facilities and technical and professional assistance both to faculty and to the students.

3.1.4 Mini-Hotel and Hot/Cold Kitchen

A. The University has a mini-hotel complete with hotel amenities. An adjoining well-equipped Hot and Cold Kitchen provides opportunities for students to actually prepare well-balanced meals, proper table settings, cake and pastries preparation and serve meals.

B. The Mini-Hotel and Hot and Cold Kitchen have become the training grounds for students enrolled in Hotel and Restaurant Management, for them to become entrepreneurs, caterers, food and beverages experts that contribute the country.


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3.1.5 Engineering and Science Laboratories

Well-equipped laboratories for engineering and other programs are provided for students to perform their experiments and other laboratory exercises. These laboratories have been inspected by government agencies to ensure that the quality of education obtained through exposure to the machines and equipment inside is excellent. It is in these laboratories that the theories found in books gain practical use before the eyes of the students as they test each machine and equipment’s function.

3.1.6 Speech Laboratories

Air-conditioned speech laboratories are available for students desiring to develop their proficiency in oral communication. The laboratory uses up-to-date and modern strategies in enhancing the communication ability of students. It is in consonance with the aim of the University to prepare its graduates for global competition where communication is a required asset.

3.1.7 Computer Laboratory Centers

A. To meet information technology needs, the University has computer laboratory centers that provide hands-on-training to engage students for meaningful learning.

B. In the center, the student learns the rudiments of hands-on-requirements in their computer subjects so that their actual exposure to it enhances their chance of landing a possible career in information technology.

3.1.8 Audio-Visual Center/Learning Resource Centers

A. The center is equipped with projectors (multimedia, LCD, overhead and slide), video cameras, editing machines, sound mixers and projection rooms. It has a production section which produces instructional films and slide presentations.


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B. The University has three (3) audio-visual centers, e-learning and computerized english language center and the colleges have their own learning resource centers. They fully support the requirements and needs of the academic classes where both the students and faculty members can use.

3.1.9 Computerized English Language Centers

The center provides computerized interactive English language course wares via DynEd (Dynamic Education) promoted by International Language Solutions. The modules in the course wares help in enhancing students’ proficiency in English which has become a consisted necessary requirement in the global labor marketplace.

3.2 Services Support Units

3.2.1 Guidance Services and Testing Centers

A. The University maintains a Guidance Services and Testing Center ready to meet the needs of every student. It is generally concerned about student welfare, helping and assisting students to actualize their potentials in order to become mature and responsible members of society. In addition, Guidance Counselors are designated in all colleges to make themselves available for consultation, conference and counseling and other needs of the students where they can be of help.

A.1 ServicesA.1.1 Orientation Service

A.1.2 Counseling Service

A.1.3 Psychological Assessment/Testing Service

A.1.4 Career Services


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A.1.5 Individual Inventory Services

A.1.6 Enrichment Services

A.1.7 Administer aptitude, achievement and other psychometric tests

A.1.8 Recommend appropriate measures for better student performance

3.2.2 Health Services (Medical and Dental Clinic)

A. The Health Services (Medical and Dental Clinic) is maintained to promote the health and well-being of the University community. The clinics is manned by full-time and part-time physicians, dentists and nurses. Students may avail of free consultations, first aid, and initial dosage of medication for common ailments.

A.1 Services

A.1.1 Medical services include consultation, blood pressure taking, dispensing of over the counter medicines, parenteral medications, wound care, physical examination, Family Welfare Program.

A.1.2 Dental services include consultation, dispensing of medicines, annual oral examination (elementary and high school) and simple tooth extraction.

3.2.3 OfficeoftheStudentAffairs

A. This is the central body which oversees the student affairs of the University. It helps implement student discipline, instill values in the students and foster camaraderie while preparing the students for competitions.

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through membership in various campus organizations which are being supervised by faculty advisers. Among these are the College Student Government, and all the accredited academic, religious, civic and social organizations.

C. The Office provides spiritual individual/group counseling, and spiritual upliftment through the Campus Ministry both for Catholics and Protestants and Muslims only.

D. Programs and Services

D.1.1 Elected Student Leader’s Formation Program D.1.2 Freshmen Campus Tour Orientation Program

D.1.3 Academic and Non-Academic Development Program

D.1.4 Request Facilitation

D.1.5 Mediation Service D.1.6 Student Organization Accreditation Program

D.1.7 Spiritual and Services Program

3.2.4 Information and Communications Technology Center

The department facilitates the enrolment of the University and handles the computerized system of all departments including the operations of the Internet and Computer Laboratory Centers.

3.2.5 Sports Center

A. The University promotes the physical and skills development of the students through various sports activities designed to inculcate the values of fair play, teamwork, and sportsmanship notably through the annual intramurals and participation in the various local and national competitions.


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B. The University has two (2) gymnasia, an oval, an outdoor/indoor basketball courts, a tennis court, and volleyball court.

3.2.6 Fitness Center

In consortium with the Espie Chinel Aparis Dance Center, a UM Fitness and Dance Center caters to student needs for a physically conditioned and healthy body. Weights and other special equipments are available in the Center. Special PE such as dancing lessons and aerobics are offered. The Center likewise offers Personality Development course and Health and Nutritional Care.

3.2.7 Student Publication

The PRIMUM is the official student publication of the University. Students can express their views on issues affecting them within the bounds of journalistic ethics. It has trained writers, journalists, and editors towards responsible journalism.

3.2.8 PX Canteen and Food Court

Canteens are available at accessible places in all campuses to provide affordable and fast food services to students and offer comfortable venues where they exchange pleasantries with their classmates and friends while partaking of their meals. Nutritious meals are served at different times of the day catering to the needs of the students and employees alike. Everyone availing of the services of the canteens food court must observe “Clean As You Go” policy.

3.2.9 Bookstore Services

The bookstore provides some books needed by the students. The updated books are sold at affordable cost.


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3.3 Extension Units

3.3.1 Community Extension Center (PakiglaUM)

A. The Community Extension Center (PakiglaUM), serves as the benchmark for the academic programs where faculty, students and staff are provided with enriching opportunities to engage with and help the communities through the different extension projects.

B. Community Extension is viewed as an essential part in educating the students and in enhancing the academic performance of the faculty. Community extension activities are geared towards not only helping communities but more so developing within students the values of service and community involvement essential in nation-building.

3.3.2 External Relations

A. This office coordinates the academic linkage programs of the different colleges and departments to continuously strengthen UM’s relationship with its external environment.

B. It covers the promotion, facilitation and assessment of international linkages which are beneficial to the University in terms of improved resources, academic enrichment and the adherence to global standards of the curricula and faculty expertise.


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SECTION 4

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES

4.1 Student Organizations and Activities

Students are encouraged to participate and join in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities which provide them with the opportunities to increase their understanding of contemporary social problems. These activities are likewise offered to students to develop leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, social dynamism, community involvement, and to inculcate the value of loyalty and responsibility.

Campus clubs/organizations are classified as academic, religious, civic, and cultural.

4.1.1 General Policies

A. The following policies govern student involvement in organizations and activities to wit:

A.1 Qualifications of officers in a student organization

A.1.1 A student must be currently enrolled in at least 18 units, and has no failing, dropped or incomplete grades in the previous semester immediately preceding the election.

A.1.2 Must not have any record of misconduct and must be cleared of any accountability of funds in any organization of which he/she has been an officer or member.

A.1.3 Failure in any academic subject in the current semester/term shall disqualify the officer from continuously discharging his/her function in the organization.


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A.1.4 To occupy any position in the yearbook, one must be enrolled in at least 18 units and has no failing, dropped or NG marks in the previous semester.

A.1.5 For graduating students, the 18 units requirement may be reduced based on the actual load needed for graduation as certified by the Registrar.

A.2 All student campus organizations must be duly accredited by the Office of the Student Affairs (OSA).

A.3 The (OSA) has the authority to grant recognition to any student organization that has complied with all the requirements set by the University. However, the OSA reserves the right to disapprove any application, withdraw or cancel the recognition granted for any of the grounds enumerated in the OSA Manual.

A.4 Every organization must have a Constitution and By-Laws which should be anchored on the objectives of the Philippine Constitution, the Vision, Mission and Goals of the University, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Orders, and other laws issued by duly constituted authorities.

A.5 Every organization must have a UM faculty adviser or moderator otherwise, it will not be recognized by the University.

A.6 Recruitment of members in all organizations shall be limited to upper classmen. Freshmen students are still in a period of adjustment hence they should participate only in class and year level organizations.


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A.7 Aside from the class organization, a student is not allowed to join more than two (2) organizations. A student who is a Chairman, a Secretary, and Treasurer of one (1) organization can only become a member in the second organization.

A.8 Hazing in any form is not allowed in the organization.

A.9 All officers and faculty advisers are collectively held responsible for the commission of acts inimical to the best interest and well-being of the members and the University in general.

A.10 Should students collect membership fee from the organization members, a financial statement of all the financed activities of the organization shall be submitted to OSAAS and certified correct by the Dean, and the President/Chairman of the organization. The report must be submitted by the Treasurer before the close of each semester.

4.1.2 Guidelines in the Formation of Student Alliance

A. University of Mindanao adheres to the principle of student empowerment. Students are trained to maximize their potentials and consequently nourish themselves by experiential lifts that promote leadership abilities. Corollary to this, student organizations are categorized according to their nature and are organized into two (2) Councils, namely the Council of College Student Government and Council of Student Organizations. The organization of these two (2) councils is governed by UM existing rules and regulations.

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Laws (CBL) within the framework of these rules and regulations which shall be approved by the Director of the Student Affairs. Nothing in the constitution and by-laws shall conflict, be contrary to, or circumvent the rules and regulations of the University, or pertinent CHED rules and regulations and the laws of the land.

4.2 Student Organizations by Category

4.2.1 Academic Organizations

The academic organizations consist of those student associations that are organized for the academic development of the members thereof. Most of the activities shall help the members understand their course and subsequently their career options. Activities must include those which permit interactions with companies and organizations, and encourage direct working relations with the companies and work settings.

4.2.2 Civic Organizations

The Civic organizations cater to the social needs of the members. Its concern revolves on the development of the interactive personality of the students and their creative potentials. The activities are more on community services and the conduct of seminars and symposia enhancing personality development and the individual’s sense of social responsibility to the members and the community they are serving. Their activities are mostly focused on community outreach and services which awaken and develop their members’ social awareness.

4.2.3 Religious Organizations

The religious organizations focus on activities that mold and nourish the spiritual life of the students. Their aim is to bring the students to the fold of spirituality in their actions and words. Consequently, they engage in formation, worship and service programs.


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4.2.4 Cultural Organizations

Cultural organizations are organized to promote preservation and appreciation of Filipino culture and arts especially that of Mindanao. These organizations are encouraged to go into music, theatre, film, dance and other performing arts, visual arts as well as literature.

4.3 Composition of the Two (2) Councils

The creation of the two (2) councils and their constitution and by laws shall be governed by the existing rules and regulations embodied in this handbook and approved by the OSA after the same has been ratified by its members thereof called for that purpose.

The composition of the Councils varies according to its category:

4.3.1 Council of College Student Government

A. The Council of College Student Government (CCSG) consists of student leaders who are the Presidents of the Student Governments of the eleven (11) colleges of the University who assume their posts by virtue of an election done in their respective colleges. They are authorized to represent and advocate on behalf of the student body.

B. This Council of student leaders is primarily responsible for providing students with the opportunity to participate in the decision making processes of the University. They do so by initiating action on behalf of their constituents and by ensuring student representation in the meeting with the administration on matters affecting the students. The CCSG coordinates with the OSA in overseeing all student activities, projects and programs that benefit the students of the colleges.


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B.1 Composition

B.1.1 The following officers shall be elected from among the Presidents of the College Student Government to constitute the Council:

B.1.1.1 Chairman;

B.1.1.2 Secretary;

B.1.1.3 Treasurer;

B.1.1.4 Public Information Officer; and

B.1.1.5 Ambassador.

B.1.2 In the event that the incumbent officers feel the need to add or reduce or change any of the positions herein identified, other positions may be created for as long as the same do not result to duplicity of functions and do not run contrary to the rules set forth by the University.

B.2 Election Schedule

The annual regular schedule of the student election for the two (2) councils shall not be earlier than June or later than the third week of July. The two (2) Councils can only proceed with the election after the officers of the student organizations, and college student government shall have been elected.

B.3 Election Procedure

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but not later than July 27. This activity shall be done to constitute and organize the two (2) Councils of students.

B.3.2 To promote greater participation of the students in the electoral process and to encourage active involvement of the student leaders in the selection of student government, voting shall commence in the grass root level. There shall be an election of officers in all classes of all colleges on a date set for the purpose.

B.3.3 As soon as they are chosen, the presidents of the respective classes shall be convened in an assembly to elect the year level officers, three (3) days after the election of the classroom officers. Upon their election, voting shall be done to finally choose the College or Department level officers who shall come from the presidents of the year level officers.

B.3.4 To facilitate an orderly and peaceful conduct of the election, the Dean of each College with the help of the student government officers, shall commission student leaders who are not candidates thereof to draft clear mechanics that shall be used to effect the same. Moreover, the Dean of the College through the Administrative Assistant shall make a close supervision of the conduct of the election with the assistance of the Year Level Advisers.


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C. The positions in the CCSG shall be filled in by the election of the presidents of the College Student Government. The following rules shall be observed in the conduct of the election:

C.1 OSA shall serve a notice to the Deans of the Colleges informing them of the approved schedule of the student election as well as the corresponding guidelines thereof;

C.2 The Deans of the Colleges shall direct the adviser of the College Student Government (CSG) to convene the incumbent student government officers for the purpose of organizing the College Commission on Election three (3) days after the receipt of the notice from the OSA;

C.3 The screening of the applicants for the COMELEC shall be done by the officers under the close supervision of the adviser within three (3) days after the deadline for the submission of the application thereof;

C.4 After the selection of the members of the College COMELEC initiated by the Deans of the Colleges, the latter shall forward to the OSA the names of the COMELEC Members with his/her signature to make sure, that the selection of the COMELEC officers has the knowledge, guidance and approval of the Dean;

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C.6 The COMELEC shall be composed of at least five (5) members who shall supervise the conduct of the election in the year and college levels. The election of the class officers shall be under the direct supervision of their teachers in that particular class and period ;

C.7 To facilitate an orderly election, there shall be specific schedule of time wherein all classes in the year levels shall be made to cast their votes;

C.8 Students who have already been elected in a class shall no longer be eligible for election in his/her other classes;

C.9 The result of the election in the classroom shall be submitted to the Dean’s office by the class president to be noted by the class adviser. Written report of the result of the election passed to the Dean’s office without the signature of the class president elect and the adviser shall not be recognized;

C.10 After the election of the officers in the classroom, the COMELEC assigned in the Colleges as constituted by the Office of the Dean shall schedule the election of the Year Level Officers three (3) days after for the election of the same. The Year Level Advisers shall strictly supervise the said activity. Consequently, election in the college level shall be completed in three (3) days. Only president elect in the classroom shall be bonafide candidate for the year level positions; and

C.11 The Dean shall immediately furnish OSA a copy of the list of officers in the year and college levels.


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4.3.2 Council of Student Organizations

A. Students are part of our university community consequently the school shall provide opportunities for their personal and intellectual growth and development.

B. Clubs and organizations are integral part of student life. College experience of the student becomes more enriching because of the student involvement. Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities support students’ holistic development. Consequently, the University allows and encourages the creation of the Council of Students Organizations to promote the formation of student organizations and encourages students to take advantage of the opportunity to gain experience in activities that enhance their education.

B.1 Composition

B.1.1 President

B.1.2 Vice President

B.1.3 Secretary

B.1.4 Treasurer

B.1.5 Assistant Treasurer

B.1.6 Auditor

B.1.7 Public Information Officer (Main)

B.1.8 Public Information Officer (Matina)

B.2 Election Procedure

B.2.1 The election of the officers of the Council of Student Organizations shall be done on a separate date called by the Office of the Student Affairs for the said purpose.


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B.2.2 In no case shall a student be an officer of the council unless he/she is an elected president of his/her organization for the school year for which he or she is serving as such.

4.4 Accreditation of Campus Student Clubs/Organizations

Recognition is a movement toward official certification as a group and carries with it the understanding of the student organization’s compliance with school rules and regulations. All student organizations shall operate only upon the approval for recognition and shall be terminated on the last school day of March.

The University of Mindanao encourages the exercise of students’ basic right to form associations. However, to formally acknowledge its formation, the students must comply with a set of procedures provided for recognition.

4.4.1 Requirements for the Accreditation of Newly

Established Organizations

A. Application letter for recognition addressed to the Director of the Student Affairs which contains the name and nature of the organization signed by the organization president and adviser.

B. The Constitution and By-laws shall provide for and require participation in activities on anti-drug abuse, awareness and drug abuse presentation (required by CMO9 series of 2013).

C. List of Names of elected officers and at least 20 members with corresponding courses, year levels and signatures and recent pictures of the officers;

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E. For academic organizations, he/she must be a faculty of the college/program where the organization is based. The Dean of the College shall recommend the teacher for advisership.

F. Annual Plans and Programs to be submitted at the start of the school year which must include environmental preservation/protection and gender sensitivity activities.

G. Attendance of all Elected Officers in the Leadership Training Seminar (to be scheduled by the OSA).

H. Attendance of the respective Adviser/Moderator during the orientation seminar on Campus Advising to be conducted by the OSA.

I. Latest Student Permanent Record (SPR) and Form 1 of all elected officers.

4.4.2 Requirements for the Renewal of the Certificate ofRecognition

A. Application letter for recognition addressed to the Director of the Student Affairs signed by the president and adviser.

B. Approved Constitution and By-laws. (There must be a provision that no hazing in any form is allowed in any initiation as a requirement to become a member in the organization.).

C. List of Names of elected officers and members with corresponding courses, year levels and signatures and recent ID pictures of the officers. (A faculty member is allowed to become an adviser of one (1) organization only.) All reports on plans and activities to be undertaken by the organization, for submission to the OSA, should be noted by the adviser/moderator, and by the program head if it is an academic organization.


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D. For academic organizations, the adviser must be a faculty of the college/program where the organization is based. The Dean of the College shall recommend the teacher for advisership.

E. List of Project Accomplishments (achievement report) to be submitted at the end of the school year.

F. List of Project/Activities undertaken during the year with evaluation of effectiveness of the said project/activities.

G. Financial Statement duly audited by the Accounting Committee constituted by OSA, if membership fees and other dues have been collected from members.

H. Annual plans and programs which must include environmental preservation and gender sensitivity activities/programs.

I. Attendance of all Elected Officers in the Leadership Training Seminar (to be scheduled by the OSA).

J. Attendance of the respective Adviser/Moderator during the orientation seminars on campus advising to be conducted by the OSA.

K. Latest barangay clearance Form 1 and SPR of all elected officers.

L. Minutes of the monthly meetings.

M. Attendance to meetings called by OSA.


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SECTION 5

STUDENT’S RIGHTS

5.1 Freedom of Expression and Opinion

5.1.1 To freely express one’s opinion with responsibility.

5.1.2 To relay their academic and non-academic concerns as students of the University.

5.1.3 To dress according to their preference provided the University’s dress code is duly observed.

5.1.4 To inform the school authority regarding any complaint against any employee or fellow student in accordance with the guidelines embodied in the student handbook.

5.1.5 To have a peaceful assembly in order to discuss matters affecting their welfare.

5.1.6 The right to free speech in the school premises subject to the limitations set by the school and by law.

5.1.7 Freedom of the press in the campus subject to the rules on responsible journalism.

5.2 Right to Affordable Education

5.2.1 The student shall have the right to acquire a quality education notwithstanding poverty through various scholarship programs offered by the University provided he/she has met the requirements set by the same. Likewise, it is the right of the student to avail of other means of help accorded to poor but deserving students offered by the University and other agencies of the Government Organizations (GO) and Non-Government Organizations (NGO).


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5.3 Right to Information

5.3.1 The students shall have access to school records, documents and other vital information that concern them. This right includes proper disclosure of the students’ full transaction with the University provided necessary safeguards are properly observed.

5.4 Right to Due Process in Disciplinary Proceedings

5.4.1 The students have the right to be informed in writing of the nature and cause of any accusation against them;

5.4.2 They shall have the right to answer the charges against them with the assistance of counsel if desired;

5.4.3 They shall be informed of the evidence against them;

5.4.4 They shall have the right to adduce evidence in their own behalf; and

5.4.5 The evidence must be considered by the investigating committee as designated by the school authorities to hear the case.

5.5. Right Against Undue and Illegal Contribution

5.5.1 The student shall have the right not to be unduly burdened by additional contributions and solicitations in cash or in kind from students and the faculty without proper authorization from the school administration.

5.6 Right to Adequate School Facilities

5.6.1 The students shall have the right to enjoy and use the school facilities of the University.

5.6.2 They shall have the right to be provided with clean and sanitary rest rooms.


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5.6.3 They shall have the right to be provided with clean and safe drinking water inside the campus.

5.6.4 They shall have the right to be given good classrooms with proper ventilation equipped with safety devices, fire escapes and fire extinguishers.

5.7 Right to Join Campus Organizations

5.7.1 The students shall have the right to form and join a student organization, and consequently to engage in activities permissible by the school as long as it is within the ambit of the law. This is to widen the sphere of the students’ exposure and help them develop a good human relationship. Consequently, the students have the right to form, establish, join and participate in organizations or societies recognized by the school to foster their intellectual, cultural, spiritual, and physical growth and development. However, the student organization must operate in accordance with the school rules and regulations and are not harmful to the legitimate interests of the school and the students. As a recognized student organization, their activities, programs, and projects must be legally considered as officially sanctioned by the school administration and hence, are official or recognized school functions and/or activities.

5.7.2 Organizations that exist or operate outside of the system

of school recognition shall continue to be governed by law.

5.8 Right to Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Activities

5.8.1 This is the right of the student to take part, involve, be consulted and participate in the planning and implementation of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that shall promote their holistic student development subject to certain school policies.


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5.9 Right to Expression

5.9.1 This right includes the freedom of speech and the liberty to discuss publicly and truthfully, any matter of public interest without censorship or punishment and which is not to be limited, much less denied except on showing a clear and present danger of a substantive evil that the school has the right to prevail. Exception of obscenity, defamation, fighting words or incitement, certain form of criminal conduct which involves speech and envasion of privacy.

5.10 Freedom of Religion

5.10.1 It means the right of the students to exercise their freedom of religion and ensures their protection against school rules which may prohibit this freedom or when they are forced to follow school rules against the religious beliefs.


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SECTION 6

STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

University regulations on student conduct and discipline are intended to develop and maintain a healthy school atmosphere conducive to the promotion and preservation of academic freedom and effective teaching and learning process.

Character formation, however, is the business and responsibility of the student himself. He should be convinced that the good character he builds today will serve him well for the rest of his life.

Students are expected to practice proper behavior and decorum such as refined manners, discipline, courtesy, proper attire, refined speech, honesty, and respect for authority at all times and all occasions.

The rights of the University to impose sanctions against improper student conduct rest on its inherent and primary obligation to

- exemplify moral values, ethics and ideals;

- protect its property and the property of the members of the community;

- protect the health of persons in the academic community and ensure their safety;

- preserve peace and ensure orderly procedures;

- protect its good name as an educational institution; and

- maintain and strengthen student morale.

The students shall, at all times abide by all the laws of the country, the Manual of Regulations for Private Higher Education (MORPHE) law, all Commission on Higher Education (CHED) memoranda and all rules and regulations of the University.


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6.1 Proper Decorum

Good manners, right conduct, refined language and behavior are the distinctive marks of a University of Mindanao student. The University of Mindanao, cognizant of its role in value formation, herein defines the proper decorum it expects from everyone in the academic community.

6.1.1 On Campus Behavior

A. Campus Cleanliness and Respect for Property

A.1 All students are expected to cooperate with the administration in maintaining a clean and wholesome campus environment. Students are also expected to respect and preserve other peoples’ property.

A.2 In view of these, the following acts shall be considered violations of this policy:

A.2.1 Vandalism which includes writing and posting of names or graffiti on walls, chairs, tables or any other school property;

A.2.2 Indiscriminate throwing of chewing gum or sticking/pasting the same to any school property;

A.2.3 Destruction of school property and property of others;

A.2.4 Playing with electrical gadgets such as switches, circuit breakers fire alarms and the like; and

A.2.5 Improper use of facilities in restrooms/toilets which result in wastage or malfunction thereof.


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B. Students Prescribed Attire Inside the Campus B.1 There is no school uniform for the students

however, they are enjoined to observe prescribed school attire which are as follows:

B.1.1 For Male Students

B.1.1.1 Short-sleeved/long-sleeved shirt.

B.1.1.2 T-shirts with sleeves and with no offensive prints or symbols/language.

B.1.1.3 Clean shoes (leather, rubber or other materials) but not sandals or slippers.

B.1.1.4 Hair must be kept neat and clean. Long hair must be in ponytail.

B.1.1.5 All kinds of body piercing is not allowed.

B.1.1.6 All custom-made pants except those that are torn, unstitched or with untrimmed edges; no student wearing shorts is allowed to enter the premises.

B.1.2 For Female Students

Female students are required to wear decent attire which means none of the following:

B.1.2.1 Dresses/blouses which are halters, tube, strapless, backless, with plunging necklines or spaghetti straps.


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B.1.2.2 T-shirt with offensive prints or symbols/language.

B.1.2.3 Micro-mini skirts/dress, shorts.

B.1.2.4 Pedal pushers or leggings worn with t-shirt.

B.1.2.5 “Bakya”, rubber slippers, flip-flops or “tsinelas”.

B.1.2.6 All kinds of body piercing except earrings (limited to one pair only).

B.1.3 Gender-inappropriate attire which includes use of make-up for male students.

C. Policy on School ID

C.1 Every student shall be required to wear the official ID at all times upon entrance and while at the University premises. All students are enjoined to have their ID validated at the Admissions Office at the start of every semester.

C.2 The ID card is strictly non-transferable.

C.3 The ID card must not be altered/mutilated.

C.4 Students without ID card shall not be admitted in class unless they present to their teacher an affidavit of loss or their Form 1 or Temporary Permit to enter from OSA.

C.5 Administrators, faculty, and security officers are expected to implement the school ID policy.


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6.1.2 On Classroom Behavior

A. Arrive in classes on time.

B. Put off cell phones or put them in silent mode. Refrain from texting during class hours.

C. Listen attentively to lectures.

D. Avoid chatting with seatmates.

E. Be polite in approaching or answering faculty.

F. Participate actively in class discussions.

G. Avoid heckling or causing any disturbance inside the classroom.

H. Avoid unnecessary comments during and after lectures/discussion/recitations.

I. Offer to clean the blackboards/whiteboards and clean erasers.

J. Observe courtesy and politeness by greeting faculty as a sign of respect.

K. Make frequent use of “Please, Thank You, May I beg your pardon, and Excuse me, Please, May I?.

L. Stand at attention when the University song is sung. Join the class in singing of the same.

M. Be always ready with quiz papers (1/4, 1/2 sheets of paper) or worksheets.

N. No eating and drinking inside the classroom.

O. Always bring the needed notebooks and books inside the classroom.

P. No wearing of caps/hats inside the classroom.

Q. No group actions like boycott of classes/demonstrations against any issue, person or teacher is allowed.


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6.1.3 During Convocations, Programs and Assemblies

A. Arrive on time.B. Line up properly during registration time.

C. Listen attentively to speakers/lectures and take down

notes.

D. Participate actively during the open forum.

E. Avoid heckling, booing, hooting, making catcalls or making unnecessary noise.

F. Turn off or put in silent mode cellphones.

6.1.4 Policy on “Clean As You Go (CLAYGO).”

All students and employees must observe “Clean as You Go” everywhere in the campus including classrooms, canteens, foodcourt, study areas, rest rooms and all other facilities.

6.1.5 Outside the Campus Behavior

A. A college or any school has a dual responsibility to its students. One is to provide opportunities for learning and the other is to help them grow and develop into mature, responsible, effective and worthy citizens of the community.

B. UM compels students to keep the norms of conduct expected of members of the academic community whether in or off campus. Therefore, the University exercises its power over its students for acts committed outside the school and beyond school hours in any of the following:

B.1 Violation of school policies or regulations occurring in connection with a school-sponsored activity off campus;


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B.2 Where the misconduct of the student involves his status as a student or affects the good name or reputation of the University;

B.3 Assaulting a teacher or another student;

B.4 Possession of or smoking marijuana, or other prohibited drugs;

B.5 Seriously assaulting another person;

B.6 Hazing; and

B.7 Immorality or sexual misconduct.

B.8 Scandalous display of amorous behavior.


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SECTION 7

STUDENT FORUM PROCEEDING

Any student who has been found to violate any policy or rule of the University shall be subjected to investigation and subsequent punishment if found guilty after exhaustion of the due process requirement.

The student may be investigated by the Dean of the College for the commission of an offense which is directly under the jurisdiction of the latter save those cases wherein there shall be no fair conduct of investigation if handled by the Dean as there may likely be conflict of interest. In such case, the Office of the Student Affairs (OSA) shall cause the conduct of the investigation. The procedure set forth in this policy shall be strictly observed in doing the investigation.

Commission of acts or offenses by the student as a consequence

of a violation of any policy or rule affecting the University shall be investigated upon by the Head of the Office of the Student Affairs. In the absence of appropriate provision which shall deal with the issue to be resolved, the OSA may also promulgate its rules subject to the approval of the University President as the case may warrant.

7.1 Forum Proceeding Against a Student as Respondent

7.1.1 College Committee on Student Conduct

A. Composition

There shall be a College Committee on Student Conduct composed of the Dean of the College, Program Head/Instruction Chair Coordinator or Discipline Head, a faculty of the Program where the student is enrolled and the President of the College Student Government.


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B. Functions

B.1 To receive the copy of complaints filed against the student respondent and enter the same in the record book.

B.2 To schedule the date of the hearing and notify all the parties concerned, the complainant and the respondent with their witnesses as well as the members of the said Board regarding the case to be investigated upon.

B.3 To conduct the investigation observing the right to due process in disciplinary hearings (Sec. 5, Par. 5.4, UM Student Handbook).

B.4 To keep and maintain records of all complaints, minutes of proceedings and resolution of the case.

C. Jurisdiction

The College Committee on Student Conduct has the jurisdiction over cases involving violations of college policies.

7.1.2 University Student Conduct Committee

There shall be a University Student Conduct Committee which shall be constituted and under the direct supervision of the Head of the Student Affairs, composed of a lawyer who is also a faculty of the school, the President of the Faculty Supreme Council and the President/Chairperson of the Council of College Student Government (CCSG).

A. Functions

A.1 To hear and preside over the complaints for misconduct committed by a student against another student or against the employee or the school and such cases which shall fall under the jurisdiction of the said body.


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A.2 To summon the parties and the witnesses to appear before the committee on a specified date, time and place as may be determined by the same.

A.3 To send a written report to the OSA within a reasonable time not exceeding 15 days from the date of the investigation and hearing stating the result of the investigation, indicating therein the factual findings and recommendation by the Committee for disciplinary penalty as the case may be. A copy of the findings shall also be given to the parties to the case.

B. Jurisdiction

Cases involving student discipline and those conducts which adversely affect the University community as contemplated under these rules shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the University Student Conduct Committee. Specifically, these include the following:

B.1 Any act that constitutes a violation of a University policy or any rule which directly and indirectly affects the general interests of the University resulting to serious damage against the person or property of an individual/University; and

B.2 Complaint against a student for the commission of the following acts:

B.2.1 Acts which would distract and hamper University activities, including service functions and other authorized activities of the school;

B.2.2 Violence and other acts of abuse committed against a fellow student, employees and administrative officials of the university;


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B.2.3 Use or possession of ammunition, firearms, explosives and the like inside the campus;

B.2.4 Hazing;

B.2.5 Disruptive activities like preventing and threatening a student or employee of the University from entering the campus or from attending classes or from discharging his/her duties;

B.2.6 Drug dependency and illegal use, possession, sale, manufacture, distribution of prohibited, dangerous or illegal drugs and misuse, possession or effective control with intent to misuse of the same; and

B.2.7 Scandalous display of amorous behavior.

B.2.8 Instigating or participating in concerted activities leading to the stoppage of classes;

B.2.9 Dishonesty which includes forgery or alteration, misuse of records, cheating during exam, telling a lie, use of faked permits during examinations, wearing of fake identification cards, using someone else’s ID and submission of tampered school records;

B.2.10 Acts of violence such as assaulting and beating up students from another school, infliction of physical harm upon the person of a student or employee or any person; and


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B.2.11 Acts violative of the University’s policy and rules which are committed outside the premises of the school which directly affect the offender’s status as a suitable member of the academic community.

7.2 Disciplinary Penalties

The University of Mindanao may impose the following sanctions/penalties to students found guilty of acts of misconduct enumerated under the rules:

7.2.1 Reprimand - a written warning that a commission of a similar offense in the future shall be dealt with severely;

7.2.2 Suspension - a penalty which shall be imposed to deprive a student of attendance in classes for a period of time not exceeding 20% of the prescribed class days fortheterm, semester or school year;

7.2.3 Exclusion - a penalty whereby the erring student is excluded or dropped from the school rolls for being undesirable and transfer credentials are immediately issued;

7.2.4 Expulsion - an extreme penalty on an erring student consisting of his exclusion from admission to any public or private school in the Philippines and which requires the prior approval of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

7.2.5 Restitution - in addition to other penalties which may be imposed, the University may also require the student to reimburse or pay for damages, destruction or misappropriation of school property.


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7.3 Grounds for Disciplinary Actions and Their Corresponding Punishment.

Any student found guilty of the misconduct enumerated below shall be penalized as follows:

7.3.1 Punishable by Either Immediate Exclusion or Expulsion or Suspension Depending Upon the Gravity of the Offense:

A. Gross misconduct which adversely affects directly or indirectly the interests and/or the name of the university or any of its official, employees, or student, or result to serious injury to any school official, employee or student or damage to his property.

B. Instigating or participating in concerted activities leading to the stoppage of classes.

C. Preventing or threatening any student or employee of the University from entering the campus or from attending classes or from discharging his/her duties.

D. Drug dependency or addiction.

E. Selling and/or possession of prohibited drugs.

F. Hazing

G. Extortion

H. Plagiarism

I. Immorality or sexual misconduct inside the campus.

J. Stealing

K. Assaulting any member of the University community.

L. Forging or tampering with school records and forms.

M. Securing or using forged school records, forms and documents.


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N. Defacing or mutilating school property, including library books.

O. Vandalism.

P. Hooliganism.

Q. Drunkenness.

R. Other instances analogous to the foregoing.

7.3.2 Punishable by Other Disciplinary Sanctions Depending on the Gravity of the Offense:

A. Discourtesy to any official or employee of the University.

B. Fighting in-or-off-campus if the incident originated in the campus.

C. Intoxication or consumption or bringing of intoxicating liquor inside the campus.

D. Defacing or mutilating school property including library books.

E. Gambling

F. Vandalism

G. Hooliganism

H. Cheating during examination

I . Smoking inside the campus

J. Using fake examination permits

K. Using borrowed examination permit ID or Form 1, in which case both the lender and borrower shall be punished.


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L. Loitering along corridors when classes are going on in the rooms nearby.

M. Loud and distracting conversations and guffaw / chuckle which disturb / disrupt classes.

N. Violating UM dress code.

O. Parking vehicles/motorcycles improperly.

P. Cursing, insulting or committing physical violence against a visitor or employee of a supplier/contractor of the University inside the campus or during a school related activity outside the campus.

Q. Disrupting classes and barricading classroom entrance.

R. Refusing to identify a student who he/she knows has violated a school regulation.

S. False testimony done during the hearing on the charges against himself/herself.

T. Delivery of an offensively lewd and indecent speech, which contains sexual descriptions.

U. Making bomb jokes.

V. Acts of misbehavior outside the campus which affects the student’s status as a suitable member of the college where he is enrolled or the name of the school itself.

W. Other instances analogous to the foregoing.

7.4 Requirements for Investigation

Investigation may be commenced by the members of the College on Student Conduct Committee or by the University Student Conduct Committee as the case may be. A quorum of the members of the committee or the board must be satisfied prior to the conduct of the hearing.


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7.5 Procedure

7.5.1 Filing of Complaint

A. A written complaint shall be filed against a student before the Office of the Student Affairs or the Dean of the College depending on the nature of the offense committed specifying the act or misconduct and signed below by the complainant;.

B. Upon the filing of the charge with the Office of the Student Affairs or the Dean of the College, an entry shall be made in an official entry book of these offices mentioned kept for the purpose, specifying the names of the respondents, complainant and witnesses, the date of filing and the acts complained about.

7.5.2 Preliminary Inquiry

A preliminary inquiry shall be held by the Director of the Office of the Student Affairs or the Dean of the College within five (5) days upon the receipt of the complaint to determine if the complaint is sufficient to call for a hearing.

7.5.3 Hearing

The hearing must be conducted following due process as provided for in Sec. 5 Par. 5.4.

A. The Committee may in its discretion temporarily postpone the hearing at any time to call other important witnesses if necessary to adduce more evidence.

B. The student respondent can present his answer to the accusations as well as the written evidence and witnesses after the complainant has finished presenting his allegations.


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7.5.4 Committee’s Decision

A. After listening to the testimonies of the complainant and respondent and their witnesses, the Chair shall request the respondent, the complainant and their witnesses to leave the room so that the committee can proceed with the deliberations and voting to resolve the issue. Upon determining the explanations and evidences presented, the committee may either dismiss the disciplinary matter or deliberate on the misconduct penalties.

B. The Chair of the Committee has to submit report on the conduct of the proceedings to the Dean of the college where the student belongs or to the Director of the Student Affairs as the case may be. OSA then forwards the report to the EXCOM who makes the final decision.

7.5.5 Finality of Decision

A. The committee shall submit its factual findings of the issue to the EXECOM who will deliberate and give decision on the case in issue.

B. Any decision of the Committee or of a Dean, other than expulsion, or suspension for more than 30 calendar days, shall become final and executory after 15 days from receipt of the decision by the respondent. However, if within ten (10) days from receipt thereof a motion for reconsideration of the same is filed, the decision shall be final after 15 days from receipt of the action on the motion for reconsideration.

7.5.6 Accountability for Failure to Submit

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the investigation within ten (10) days from the conclusion of the same, shall be required to explain in writing why the Committee failed to comply with its obligation to furnish the Dean or the Director of the Office of the Student Affairs a written report of the case investigated upon, after the Dean of the College or the Director of the Student Affairs demands for the same.

7.5.7 Dean/Director Action

After reviewing the report of the Committee or Board, the Dean or the Director of the Student Affairs must submit a report to the Executive Committee (EXECOM) who will made the final decision. If the report of the Committee or Board is not substantially complete, the EXECOM, may call for another investigation to verify matters not clear in the written report.

7.5.8 Authority of the President

The penalty of suspension, exclusion or suspension for more than 30 calendar days shall be vested with the President. Likewise, the power to expel or exclude students from the University is lodged solely with the President.

7.6 Filing a Grievance/Complaint Against a Teacher or School Personnel

The student grievance procedure provides a mechanism for students to receive a fair hearing on issues of discrimination or violation of rights. Although the college urges all students to use informal means to resolve such complaints, students have the right to be represented by legal counsel or other representation. Resolution of complaints occurs at two (2) levels, informal and formal. The students shall be assisted in resolving concerns first at an informal level that includes meeting with the faculty/staff member/student.


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7.6.1 Informal Process – Level One

A. A student who has a complaint shall attempt to resolve issues and concerns directly with the individual with whom he has a concern. If the student is unable to resolve the issue on his own and wishes to further pursue the concern, consult with the College Dean or the Director of the Student Affairs and Alumni Services as the case may be. The student will be assisted in defining the complaint, understanding the appropriate steps to be taken in completing the grievance form by the year level adviser of the college where the student belongs. A copy of College Policy and procedures will be given to the student at this time. The student will first be referred to the faculty or staff member involved in an attempt to informally resolve the complaint. The year level adviser will coach the student on the most effective approach to accomplish this in a productive manner.

B. When the student files his complaint, referral to the Faculty or Dean’s appropriate supervisory personnel shall take place. The Dean’s supervisory personnel may mediate in the conference if the student makes this request. The conference will take place within seven (7) class days from the filing of the complaint. The student will be notified in writing by the Dean’s supervisory personnel of the determination of the issues within three (3) class days of the conference.

7.6.2 Formal – Appeal Committee

If resolution is not attained to the student’s satisfaction, the student may request to proceed to the next level.


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7.6.3 Formal - Level Two

A. The student must submit a written request to the Year Level Adviser within ten (10) days of receipt of the notification from the appropriate supervisory personnel to have an appeal heard by an Appeal Committee. The appeal committee shall be constituted by the College where the student belongs or the Student Affairs Office as the case may warrant.

B. The Year Level Adviser will notify the Dean or the Director of the of the Student Affairs regarding the student’s request to appeal the case to an Appeal’s Committee and all of the evidence will be turned over to the Dean’s or the Director’s office. He shall appoint a faculty to serve as monitor and facilitator of the grievance process as well as maintain all pertinent materials/documentation. The Dean/Director shall form the Appeals Committee, which will be made up of the following:

B.1 Two (2) students selected from four (4) nominations submitted by the College Student Government;

B.2 Two (2) faculty members selected from nominations by the College Faculty;

B.3 An Administrative Officer to be named by the Director of the Student Affairs; and

B.4. If the grievance is against a staff member (and not a faculty member), a classified staff member selected by the UM Administrative Employees Association (UMAEA). The members will be selected in a manner to assure there is no conflict of interest in terms of team membership or other relationships that would potentially jeopardize objectivity.


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C. The student and faculty/staff member will have the opportunity to challenge members of the Appeals Committee. Either party can make a challenge with justification. The Year-Level Adviser will determine if the justification is sufficient and appropriate to warrant replacement.

D. The Year-Level Adviser will schedule the hearing at a time when all parties are available and notify all parties at least five (5) class days prior to the hearing. All parties will receive written information in advance of the hearing regarding all policies and procedures. The notice will contain the following:

D.1 The date, time, and place of the hearing;

D.2 A copy of all relevant information regarding the complaint including a description of the complaint in sufficient details to enable preparation of a defense against the charges;

D.3 Names of witnesses who will testify against the faculty or staff member; and

D.4 All parties will be informed of the importance of confidentiality of all information regarding the grievance.

E. The Year-Level Adviser will convene the Appeals Committee within five (5) class days from the date of the official appeal of the student. The Year-Level Adviser will serve as a neutral party in the hearing to ensure that all parties are given equal opportunity to be heard and will not vote.

F. The Appeals Committee will hear all evidence from both parties and others that may have information pertaining to the complaint.


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G. The student and the faculty/staff member shall have the right to be assisted by someone (an advisor) of his/her choosing but must notify the Year-Level Adviser at least three (3) days before the appeal hearing of that person’s attendance. The student and faculty/staff member are encouraged to speak for themselves. The role of the advisor shall be one of providing direct advice and counsel to the student. Only under exceptional circumstances would another person be permitted to speak independently for the student or in his/her stead, which would be approved in advance by the Year-level Adviser.

H. The Appeals Committee shall submit, within five (5) class days of the hearing, a written determination of the grievance to the student and the faculty/staff member. A copy of determination will be submitted to the Office of the Academic Affairs.

7.6.4 Formal – Level Three

A. If the response of the Appeal Committee does not resolve the grievance to the student’s satisfaction, the student may request a final review by the Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs. The Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs will review all documentation and the Appeals Committee’s response and meet with parties involved, if needed. If the EVP for Academic Affairs is not convinced with the findings of the Appeals Committee, he shall constitute the Personnel Disciplinary Board (PDB) within 48 hours from receipt of the findings. The student and faculty/staff member will be notified in writing of a final decision regarding the grievance within seven class days from receipt of the Appeal Committee’s response.


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B. If the respondent is a teacher, the PDB shall be a five-man investigating panel, composed of the EVP Academic Affairs as chairperson, and as members representing management, the AVP for HRMD and the Director for Guidance Services. Two (2) other members are to come from the FSC or the FFCs of the North and South as the case may be and the Faculty Club President where the respondent belongs.

C. If the respondent is an administrative employee, the PDB shall be composed of five (5) persons. Three (3) shall come from the Management group while two (2) shall represent the Employees group, one of which should be the President of the UMAEA or his authorized representative.

C.1 Issuance of A Written Notice

C.1.1 Within two (2) days after the constitution of the PDB, the Chairperson shall cause the issuance of a written notice to the respondent of the particular act/s or omission/s charged against him/her and directs him/her to file his/her answer to the charges against him/her within five (5) days from receipt thereof. A copy of said notice and answer shall be furnished the complainant.

C.2 Formal Hearing

C.2.1 Within five (5) days from receipt of the respondent’s reply, the PDB shall schedule the formal hearing. Summons shall be sent to the complainant, the respondent and their witnesses. Parties concerned are entitled to avail of the services of the private counsel, if they so desire.


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C.2.2 The proceedings shall be private and confidential and shall proceed as simple as possible and shall not be bound by the technical/legal rules of procedures done in courts of law.

C.2.3 The PDB shall complete its formal investigation within ten (10) days.

C.3 Submission of Findings and Recommendation

After the conduct of the investigation, when all the factual evidences are gathered to form an accurate decision regarding the case in issue, the PDB shall submit its findings and recommendations to the EXECOM at least five (5) days after the completion thereof.

C.4 EXECOM Final Report to the President

The EXECOM shall judiciously deliberate on the report and shall immediately forward its recommendation to the President for his final action/approval.The respondent employee shall be notified in writing of the decision stating clearly the reasons therefore.

C.5 Motion for Reconsideration

The respondent employee shall be given three (3) days within which to move for reconsideration of the decision, after which the decision becomes final.

The respondent employee may contest the validity or legality of the decision as provided by law.


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7.7 StudentForumProceedingforVerificationofComplaintsbya Student as Complainant

Students can ventilate their views and complaints on University affairs and to seek redress from conditions which they perceive to be threats to them.

In order to promote a wholesome conducive atmosphere of learning and to preclude student mass action and boycott of classes which result in loss of credit on the part of the students, the University has installed a mechanism for receiving and resolving grievances and complaints of students.

The forum shall be available only to bona fide students of the University.

Grievance Panels shall be organized emanating from the Dean and the Administration levels with their corresponding jurisdiction as follows:

7.8 Dean Investigative Panel (in each college) and /Director Investigative Panel (in each branch)

7.8.1 Composition

There shall be a Dean/Director Investigative Panel composed of the Program Head, Head of the Office of Student Affairs, the president of the Faculty Club where the teacher belongs, president or officer of the College student government and a Faculty Member of the College where the complainant student is enrolled.

7.8.2 Jurisdiction

The Dean/Director Investigative Panel shall have jurisdiction over the following cases:

A. Complaints related to instructional competencies of the Faculty;


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B. Complaints regarding the conduct of a teacher committed inside and outside the classroom and or within and without the University that seriously affect the student’s academic performance, destroys his/her enthusiasm or hamper his/her intellectual, emotional, psychological, spiritual and physical development;

C. Failure of the teacher to attend to the needs of the students that leads to actual damage suffered by the latter on account of non-compliance of a requirement or failure to address a deficiency in compliance with academic requirements due to malicious or unjustifiable refusal of the teacher to attend to the student’s concern;

D. Matters pertaining to class activities that may subject the students to difficulty resulting to damage against his person, property and dignity;

E. An act of a teacher, a non-teaching employee or any person that transgresses the rights of the students recognized by the school, CHED and the Philippine Constitution;

F. Problems on the poor attendance and tardiness of the Faculty or non-teaching employee whose performance had prejudiced and jeopardized the interests and rights of the students to quality and effective services; and

G. Other instances analogous to the foregoing.

7.9 Personnel Disciplinary Board/UM Administrative Disciplinary Board

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student. Its composition shall be determined by the Academic Affairs Head. However, the Personnel Disciplinary Board shall hear cases on appeal or for review in the event that the respondent thereof is a teacher or an employee of the University. The Board shall be composed of Academic Affairs Head as the chairman, HRMD Head and Student Affairs Director as representatives of the management and the officer of the Supreme Faculty Council / Federation of the Faculty Council of the branches as the case may be.

7.9.1 Functions

A. To review the factual findings of the Dean/Director Investigative Panel in case of an appeal.

B. To review the written report of investigation regarding faculty against a student or against the employee or the school and such cases which shall fall under the jurisdiction of the said body.

C. To summon the parties and the witnesses to appear before the Board on a specified date, time and place as may be determined by the same.

D. To send a written report to the President within a reasonable time not exceeding 15 days from the date of the investigation and hearing stating the result of the investigation, indicating therein the factual findings and recommendation by the Board for disciplinary penalty as the case maybe. A copy of the findings shall also be given to the parties to the case.

7.9.2 Jurisdiction

A. The Personnel Disciplinary Board shall act upon the written report submitted to the same by the Dean Investigative Panel and may review on appeal the findings of facts and the recommendation submitted by the same body mentioned above.


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B. The Personnel Disciplinary Board may also hear for the first time, issues pertaining to College affairs and activities and other problems that affect the students which are not within the ambit of the Dean’s Investigative Panel’s jurisdiction.

7.9.3 Procedure

A. The following disciplinary procedures shall be observed in the investigation and hearing of cases submitted before the two (2) investigative panels:

A.1 Filing of Complaints

A.1.1 The student shall prepare a written complaint in clear and concise terms, bearing his/her signature or by the duly authorized representatives of existing classes and/or by the legitimate student organization.

A.1.2 It shall be filed with the appropriate investigative panel. If the student complainant has any reservation as to the credibility and impartiality of the Faculty Investigative Panel it being composed of the teachers who can influence the fair conduct of the investigation, he/she can request instead the Office of the Student Affairs to conduct preliminary investigation, henceforth, the said case shall be submitted to the University of Mindanao Conduct Committee if the complaint is found to be with basis.

A.1.3 The students, or classes or legitimate student organization, filing the complaint or grievance shall be known as “complainant”, and the party against whom they are complaining is referred to as the “respondent”.


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A.2 Preliminary Investigation

A.2.1 Upon receipt of the complaint and/or grievance, the Dean of the College or the Director of the Office of the Student Affairs as the case maybe, shall conduct a preliminary investigation to ascertain whether an offense or a violation of any UM policy has been committed. Direct parties to the case shall be notified in writing and shall be directed to appear before the Dean or the Director for an investigation which should be held not later than three (3) days from receipt of the complaint and/or grievance, at such time and place specified in the notice. The proceeding shall be confidential, and only the members of the panel, the parties and their witnesses shall be permitted to be present.

A.3 Hearing

A.3.1 If after the preliminary investigation, it can be established that there is a sufficient reason to pursue the conduct of a formal hearing on the complaint, the following rules must be observed and followed:

A.3.1.1 The Dean/Director shall forward the case to the Investigative Panel within five (5) days from the date of the hearing;

A.3.1.2 The Investigative Panel shall set the date of the investigation;


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A.3.1.3 Parties shall be served with the copy of the charges and shall be notified of the schedule of the hearing. The “complainant” may appear alone or with a friend or even with the assistance of any lawyer;

A.3.1.4 If the complaint is filed by a class or legitimate student organization, an officer or the officers of the class or legitimate student organization may be admitted together with a lawyer representing the class or legitimate student organization. However, in order to avoid disorder, the class or student organization may be heard through an authorized spokesman only, aside from the lawyer or friend unless there is a need for other students present to be heard;

A.3.1.5 The proceedings during the investigation shall be recorded and the decision of the said body shall be reduced in writing to be signed by the complainant and the respondent, the party or parties assisting and the members of the Investigative Panel concerned;

A.3.1.6 The complaint or grievance shall then be deemed resolved and terminated once there is a recorded decision, settlement or solution;


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A.3.1.7 A copy is kept on file with the Office of the Student Affairs (OSA) the Dean’s Office and the Head, Academic Affairs; and

A.3.1.8 In no case shall the hearing last beyond one month from the date it was commenced.

A.4 Dean’s Investigative Panel’s Decision

A.4.1 The Dean’s/Director’s Investigative Panel shall submit to the Office of the Academic Affairs the result of its investigation within two (2) weeks after the termination of the hearing and shall include its recommendation which shall be supported by factual and legal bases.

A.5 Dean’s Action

A.5.1 Upon receipt of the report of the Dean’s/Director’s Investigative Panel, the Dean may approve, reject, or cause the conduct of a new hearing for the presentation of new evidence and reconsideration of the decision should the latter find the decision erroneous and tainted with irregularity and bias.

A.5.2 Thereafter, he shall be required to submit before the Personnel Disciplinary Board his written decision and recommendation of the case substantiated by the factual findings, taken from the report of the Dean’s/Director’s Investigative Panel within ten (10) days from his receipt of the same, unless for some important


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justifiable reasons, an extension of time shall be sought for. However, a request for extension for the submission of the report shall be communicated to the administration in writing before the expiration of the period set as deadline for its submission.

A.6 Appeal for Review

A.6.1 In the event that no settlement or decision is reached in the Dean’s level, or if the parties are not satisfied with the Dean’s Investigative Panel’s decision, the parties can make an appeal to the Administration through the Office of the Academic Affairs within five (5) working days, after the decision has been reached, either of the parties may serve a notice of appeal to the Administration. The decision of the Dean Investigative Panel shall be reviewed on the basis of the forwarded documents from the Chairman of the Dean’s Investigative Panel.


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SECTION 8

GUIDELINES IN CONDUCTING PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES

8.1 Procedures for Seeking Approval of Activities

8.1.1 If the program is held within the University premises, application forms shall be secured from the Office of the Student Affairs (OSA).

8.1.2 If the program is held outside the University premises, a permission letter shall be submitted to the Office of the Academic Planning Services with the following endorsement and attachments:

A. Endorsement

A.1 Class President

A.2 Adviser/Moderator

A.3 Dean of the College (where majority of the students belong)

B. Attachments

B.1 List of Participants

B.2 List of Officers

B.3 Itemized Budget

B.4 Insurance Coverage

B.5 Notarized Waiver and Quitclaim

B.6 Parents Consent

B.7 Itinerary

B.8 Registrar’s Certification that they are officially enrolled


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8.2 Selling of Tickets and Other Fund Raising Measures

8.2.1 The letter shall be addressed to Head of Operations and signed by the following:

A. President of the Organization;

B. Adviser/Moderator;

C. College Student Government President;

D. Dean of the College of the Host or Sponsoring Organization;

E. Community Extension Center Director (for community extension activity);

F. Office of the Student Affairs;

G. Head - APS and

H. The host/sponsor must submit a letter requesting the approval which shall contain the following:

H.1 Name of Host/Sponsoring Organization;

H.2 Name of the President (Host) with signature;

H.3 Name(s) of the adviser(s) with signature;

H.4 The exact number of tickets to be sold;

H.5 The purpose of the fund raising activity; and

H.6 The financial statement of their previous fund activity or of their proposed financial target;

H.7 Provision for a post activity evaluation under the guidance of OSA. This shall include the liquidation of expenses presented in an officially audited form and accompanied by official receipts.


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8.2.2 Evaluation Forms are available at the OSA.

8.2.3 Any irregularity or anomaly found shall be grounds for severe disciplinary action on the officers, organization, proponents and those directly responsible for the activity.

8.3 Guidelines for the Use of the Audio-Visual Rooms and other Facilities

The University has two (3) AV Centers, one (2) in Bolton Campus and the other one (1) in Matina Campus and an auditorium which can be used by the students and employees for events that will require multi-media services. For bigger affairs, the University offers its two (2) gymnasia at Bolton and Matina Campuses.

8.3.1 Guidelines

A. No one is allowed to use the facilities without the required permits.

B. Students shall not be allowed to enter the facility without an accompanying faculty member.

C. Users of the facility are expected to observe total cleanliness and orderliness. The instructor concerned shall be responsible for the conduct of the students.

D. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the facility/centers.

E. Any damage and/or loss of property shall be the responsibility of the requesting party.

F. Bringing of office furniture and equipment must have prior approval from the Head, Operations.

G. Students shall observe the proper use of the air-conditioned rooms. Rooms must not be left open. Users must refrain from frequent switching of temperature control.


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8.3.2 How to Make Reservation

A. Secure approval using the SRF which are available at Accounting Department/ Quality Management Office for Bolton Campus and Audio Visual Room (GET Building) for Matina Campus.

B. Follow procedures in “Guidelines in Conducting Activities/Program.”

C. Upon approval, give one (1) copy to the Supervisor of the facility requested and one (1) copy to the entrance guard and Maintenance Office.


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SECTION 9

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

9.1 Post Graduate : Doctor in Business Administration PhD in Linguistics @

Doctor of Education PhD in Education @

Doctor in Public Administration PhD in Criminal Justice PhD in Management

9.2 Graduate : Master in Business Administration 3 Master in Engineering @ Master in Environmental Planning @ Master in Management Master in Public Administration @

Master of Science in Social Work (SW) Master of Social Work (non-SW) Master of Arts in Education 3

Master of Science in Criminal Justice Master of Science in Economics Master in Library and Information Science

9.3 Undergraduate Programs

Accounting Education : BS in Accountancy 3

BS in Accounting Technology

Architecture and Fine : BS in Architecture 3

Arts Education Bachelor of Fine Arts major: Painting

Business Administration Education : BSBA Business Economics 3 BS in Entrepreneurship BSBA Financial Management 3 BS in Legal Management


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BS in Real Estate Management BSBA Human Resource Management 3 BSBA Marketing Management 3

Criminal Justice : BS in Criminology 3

Education

Teacher Education

Elementary : BEED Generalist 3

BEED Special Education 3

BEED Pre-School 3

Secondary : BSED English 3

BSED Filipino 3

BSED Mathematics 3

BSED Biological Science 3

BSED Music, Arts & PE 3

BSED Social Studies 3

Engineering Education : BS in Chemical Engineering 2

BS in Civil Engineering 2

BS in Computer Engineering 1 BS in Electrical Engineering 4 BS in Electronics Engineering 1

BS in Mechanical Engineering 3

Environmental Studies : BS in Forestry BS in Environmental Science BS in Agro Forestry

Legal Education : Bachelor of Law

Arts & Sciences : AB Political Science 3

Education AB English Language 3

BS in Psychology 3 AB Mass Communication 3

BS in Chemistry BS in Mathematics BS in Physics


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BS in Social Work BS in Biology AB Multimedia Arts

Computing Education: BS in Computer Science 3

BS in Information Technology 3

BS in Information System Bachelor of Library and Information Science

Health Science : BS in Nursing BS in Midwifery

Hospitality Education: BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management 2

BS in Tourism Management

9.4 Technical : Caregiving NC 2 (786 hrs) (TESDA Accredited) Automotive Servicing NC 2 (670 hrs with driving lessons; free training on BRIGGS and STRATTON engines) Electrical Installation Maintenance NC 2 (510 hrs) Consumer Electronics Servicing NC 2 (569 hrs) (AM/FM, Audio and Video Equipment TV, VHS, VCR, Cable System, Computers and Cellphone Repair) 9.5 Basic Education : Elementary (Grade 1 to Grade 6) High School (Year 1 to Year 4)

Legend : 4 - Level 4 Reaccredited Status 3 - Level 3 Reaccredited 2 - Level 2 Reaccredited 1 - Level 1 Formal Status @ - Candidate Status


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SECTION 10

UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS

10.1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Chairman of the Board Guillermo P. Torres, Jr.First Vice-Chairman Edward C. GoSecond Vice-Chairman Edwin P. TorresTreasurer Pedro B. San JoseMembers Jesus G. Dureza Delia E. Dango J. Melchor V. Quitain Leocadio S. Nitorreda Darlene Magnolia A. Custodio Julian R. RodriguezCorporate Secretary/Member Manuel S. NitorredaAssistant Corporate Secretary Edgardo O. Castillo

10.2 ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC OFFICERS

President Guillermo P. Torres, Jr.EVP-Operations/QMR Gloria E. DetoyaEVP-Academic Affairs Pedro B. San JoseSVP-Academic Planning and Services (Branches) Eugenio S. Guhao, Jr.SVP-Treasury Department Sandra G. AngelesSVP-Information and Communication Technology Center/DQMR Edgardo O. CastilloVP-Physical Plant Management and General Services Felicisimo V. RamosVP-Student Personnel Services/Records and Administration Center Carmencita E. VidamoVP-Academic Planning and Services (Main) Ronald V. AmoradoVP-Special Assistant to the President Felix A. MacedaPurchasing Officer Jean B. AlbutraAVP-Research and Publication Center Ma. Linda B. Arquiza


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AVP-Human Resource Management and Development Maria Paz T. DabonAVP-Business Development Office Reynaldo C. CastroAVP-Physical Plant Management and General Services Ruben F. EricksonAVP-Learning and Information Center Virginia I. CainticDean-College of Accounting Education Esterlina B. GeveraDean-College of Architecture and Fine Arts Education Iluminado D. Quinto, Jr.Dean-College of Arts and Sciences Education Khristine Marie D. ConcepcionDean-College of Business Administration Education Vicente Salvador E. MontañoDean-College of Criminal Justice Education Carmelita B. ChavezDean-College of Teacher Education Ruby A. SerranoDean-College of Engineering Education Charlito L. CañesaresDean-College of Legal Education J. Melchor V. QuitainDean-College of Nursing Education Ofelia C. LariegoDean-College of Hospitality Education Gypsy Mae B. CasuraoDean-College of Computing Education Ramcis N. VilchezDean-Graduate School Eugenio S. Guhao, Jr.Director-Technical School Gerardo J. SalasPrincipal- Basic Education Jenelyn I. RosendoDirector-Instruction Pedrito CastilloDirector-Student Assessment Melvin B. ManayonDirector-Guidance Service and Testing Center Ethel R. RoseteDirector-Office of Student Affairs Deborah C. DiamanteDirector-Community Extension Center Sitti Rogaiya L. ApadanDirector-Sports Development Center Joaquin P. SarabiaDirector-HR Development Center Michelle Y. AcledanDirector-Center of Health Services Othello V. EnovesoChief-Cashiering Office Roqueline A. ValenzonaChief-Internal Audit Office Neri B. FilipinasChief-Student Accounting Office Clarencio P. IbeaChief-Security and Safety Office Candido O. SuraltaBudget Officer Zenaida T. SablayChief, Physical Plant Maintenance Jaime B. Nini Jr.Property Custodian Roel L. DarundayMedia Relations Officer Amalia B. Cabusao


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10.3 DIRECTORS OF UM BRANCHES

Tagum Fely D. RabacaPanabo Evelyn P. SaludesPeñaplata Alberto M. CondesIlang-Tibungco Julieta C. PernesDigos Tessie G. MirallesBansalan Viola P. BuenaventuraGuianga Matias L. Mercado


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UNIVERSITY HYMN

Glory to UMLight of the Southern Skies

Guide to the thousands who’ve come to thy hallsSeeking the wisdom

The knowledge thou hastTo offer to young and seasoned alike

Ever with faith in theeWe’ll never cease to see

That thy name shall always ring with gloryHonor to UM, our Alma Mater dearUNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO.

TANGLAW KA UM

Tanglaw ka UM sa Timog MindanawGabay ka sa aming mga kabataan

Hanap namin ay talino’t karununganSa iyo ay makakamtan

Pananalig sa iyo ay di magbabagoMamahalin namin lagi pangalan moDakilang UM ang Alma Mater ko

UNIBERSIDAD NG MINDANAW.


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UM LOYALTY MARCH

With loyal hearts and purpose trueAnd with a spirit ever new we sing to thee

In joyous harmony we lift our voices clear to theeOur Alma Mater dear

UM beloved to thee we pledge you loyaltyWe’ll strive to live up to thy name

Thy honor is our aimThough we may wander far and wide

We’ll cherish thee with prideThy noble aims and spirit bright

Our guiding light

UM beloved in thee our hopes and faith abideThy standard banner waving high

Inspires us to the skyWith steady steps and steadfast minds

Our loyalty aims definedWith thee to guide will we have won

We will march on.

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