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Freedom and responsibility are inseparable. But freedom ends where the
rights of others begin.
It is, therefore, earnestly hoped that this Handbook will be used by all
concerned with the end in view of making MUST a place truly conducive to
genuine learning for everyone.
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STUDENT AFFAIRS
Mr. Michael P. dela Cruz
Unit
Coordinator, Student Affairs and Welfare
Mr. Jo Mark M. Libre
Office
Coordinator, National Service Training
Ms. Gracely H. Hodge
Program (NSTP)
Coordinator, Personality Development /
Ms. Rebecca J. Salamanca
Physical Education
Ms. Evangeline T. Tabuan Coordinator, Graphics
Coordinator, Communication, Arts, Language
Dr. Maristela B. Sy
and Literature
Ms. Flagenila B. Cruz Coordinator, Social Sciences
Ms. Edwina S. Esquinas Coordinator, General Education Chemistry
Coordinator, General Education Physics and
Engr. Virginia D. Suarez Over-all Chairperson of CAS Accreditation
Task Force
Coordinator of General Education
Ms. Penelyn L. Acal
Mathematics
Chairman, Department of Environmental
Mr. Cordulo P. Ascao II
Science and Technology
Chairman, Department of Food Science and
Ms. Phoebe L. Galeon
Technology
Ms. Girlie D. Leopoldo Chairman, Department of Chemistry
Mr. Ruelson S. Solidum Chairman, Department of Physics
Chairman, Technology Communication
Ms. Angeli P. Monsanto
Management
Chairman, Department of Mathematical
Dr. Rhoda A. Namoco
Science
Chairman, Department of Automotive and
Mr. Arnelo P. Naelga
Mechanical Technology
Chairman, Department of Electrical
Dr. Alenogines L. San Diego
Technology and Management
Chairman, Department of Electro-
Dr. Ruvel J. Cuasito
Mechanical Technology
Chairman, Department of Electrical
Engr. Rojien V. Morcilla
Engineering
Chairman, Department of Electronics
Engr. Lloyd Jhon B. Estampa
Engineering
Engr. Belma M. Villanueva Chairman, Department of Civil Engineering
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IX. The University Officials
Name Designation
Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras University President
Dr. Ruth G. Cabahug VP - Academic Affairs
Dr. Nenita D. Palmes VP - REDEAS
Dr. Juana M. de la Rama VP - Student Affairs
Mr. Romeo N. Naces VP Administration and General Services
Every educational institution aspires to provide quality
instruction and wholesome environment to facilitate intellectual
Ms. Vanessa V. Ascao VP Finance and Resource Generation
growth, develop human character and promote peace, order and
Dr. Ambrosio B. Cultura II Dean, CEA harmony in the campus.
Dr. Consorcio S. Namoco, Jr. Dean, CIIT
This Student Handbook stipulates various academic and
Dr. Estrella F. Perez Dean, CPSEM
non-academic policies and regulations to create awareness
Prof. Vima Socorro J. Tandog Dean, CAS and understanding of ones rights, roles, duties as well as
Engr. Ruel S. Salvador Director, Jasaan Satellite Campus responsibilities as a student.
Ms. Jesusa M. Bombeo Director, Panaon Satellite Campus
To the student let this Handbook be your guide when
Mr. Luis D. Tenorio Director, Oroquieta Satellite Campus
confronted with several issues, problems and concerns. Abide
Mr. Romeo M. de Asis Director, ICET/OIC Director, SAWS with the provisions and hopefully you shall have attained your
Dr. Charito G. Ong Director, RSIS Unit goals.
Dr. Oliva P. Canencia Director, Research and Development Unit
Dr. Victoria O. Sumanpan Director, Extension Unit
Ms. Christina V. Maglipong Director, QuAAS Unit
Dr. Herbert Glenn P. Reyes Director, Arts and Culture
JUANA M. DE LA RAMA, PhD
Mr. Ivahoe S. Oate Director, LAVS
Ms. Socorro M. Ibonia Director, Admissions and Scholarships
Engr. Alex L. Maureal Director, ICT Unit
Atty. Jonathan S. Oche Director, Administration Services
Atty. Alvin G. Suazo Board and University Secretary
Ms. Elva S. Maramara Director, FMS
Ms. Celerina M. Ongcol Director, General Services
Mr. Angelito A. Macabale Head, Supply and Property Management
Ms. Maria Cecilia L. Pangan Head, HRMU
Ms. Ma. Consuelo R. del Castillo Head, PMCU
Mr. Camelo R. Auxilio Head, Procurement Unit
Archt. Ferdinand A. Dumpa Head, IPDU
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Community ......................................... 1
Section 9 Cross-Enrolment.................................... 11
Study Completion................................ 21
Name Designation
Section 18 Student Clearance .............................. 22
1. HON. MINELLA C. ALARCON
Commissioner Section 19 Educational Tours and/or Trips ................ 22
Chairman
Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
HEDC Bldg. UP Diliman, Quezon City
Section 20 On the Job Training / Student
5. HON. LEON M. DACANAY, JR., CESO III Section 2 Quality Education ................................. 31
Regional Director
Section 3 Academic Freedom ............................... 31
National Economic Development Authority Member
Region 10 Section 4 Student Welfare Services ........................ 31
Cagayan de Oro City
Section 5 Self-organization .................................. 32
6. HON. ALFONSO P. ALAMBAN, CESO IV
Regional Director Section 6 Representation in the Universitys
Department of Science and Technology Member
Policy-making Body .............................. 32
Region 10
Cagayan de Oro City Section 7 Freedom of Expression .......................... 32
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Section 8 Student Publication ............................... 32
Section 4 Student Organization Moderator ................ 55 The color navy blue symbolizes importance, confidence, power,
authority, intelligence, stability, and unity.
Section 5 Discipline in Student Organizations
The color white symbolizes purity, cleanliness and peace.
Activities ............................................ 56
The sun is an emblem of glory and brilliance. It also symbolizes
Section 6 Duration of Student Activities ................... 57 hope,happiness, life, spirituality and optimism.
Section 7 Student Organization Documentation .......... 57 The circle symbolizes unity, wholeness, and infinity.
Section 8 Suspension of Activities ........................... 57 The globe represents the global community which the university
aims to serve, and it also symbolizes the global competitiveness.
Section 9 Financial Accountabilities ........................ 57
The Laurel symbolizes unity, triumph, hope, and victory.
Section 10 Intramurals, Sports and Other Physically
Strenuous Activities ............................. 57 The atom and the gear represent Science and Technology which is
considered as the flagship program of this University.
Section 11 Students Overnight Stay in Campus .......... 61
The year 1927 indicates the founding year of the University.
Section 12 Fund-Raising Activities .......................... 62
Organizations ..................................... 67
Lyrics: Ms. Ann T. Magtajas Section 17 Student Publication .............................. 69
Musical Score: Ms. Vima Socorro J. Tandog Article VIII Scholarships and Other Student Services ........ 71
Hail to thee, dear Alma Mater Section 1 Types of Scholarships ............................. 71
Fountain of knowledge, school we cherish high Section 2 Termination of Scholarship/ Educational
Assistance/Grant .................................. 75
To her we owe our training and priceless education
Section 3 Extension of Entitlement to Scholarship/
With hands that do and minds that think Educational Assistance/Grant ................... 75
We will not fail, we shall pursue Section 4 Student Services
Defeats wont faze us nor discourage us APPENDICES
For God shall be our guiding star I. Dress Code Policy ........................................... 81
Section 56. The penalties for light, less grave and grave offenses
are as follows:
Section 58. These Procedures shall take effect upon its approval
by the Civil Service Commission [note: Approved by
CSC on 09 April 2003]
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53.3 The following shall be considered Light Offenses:
53.3.1 Surreptitiously looking or stealing a look VISION, MISSION, CORE VALUES, PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIAL DUTY
at a persons private part or worn under
garments;
Section 55. Any person who is found guilty of sexual harassment, It is the duty of every member of the University community to be committed
after the investigation, be meted the penalty to the attainment of its goals and objectives in the most effective, efficient,
economical and judicious manner.
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Article 12. CLASSIFICATION OF ACTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
x x x Section 36. Formal Investigation Report. 1.1.2.2 Original copy of Certificate of Good Moral Character;
36.1 Within fifteen (15) days after the conclusion of 1.1.2.3 Photocopy of NSO authenticated Birth Certificate;
the formal investigation, a report containing
the narration of the material facts established 1.1.2.4 1- copy of 2 x 2 ID photo; and
during the investigation, the findings and the
1.1.2.5 Photocopy of NSO authenticated Marriage contract, for
evidence supporting said findings, as well as
married female students
the recommendations, shall be submitted by
the Committee to the disciplining authority.
The complete records of the case shall be
1.2 Student Returnees
attached to the Report of Investigation.
1.2.1 The student who withdrew from the program or was granted a Leave
36.2 The complete record shall be systematically of Absence (LOA) or who went Absent Without Leave (AWOL) for one
and chronologically arranged, paged and semester or more and wishes to re-enroll in the university shall be
securely bound to prevent loss. A table of referred to as student returnee.
contents shall be prepared. Whoever is in-
charge of the transmittal of the complete 1.2.2 The student who withdrew from the program or who was granted LOA
records shall be held responsible for any loss may be re-admitted provided that:
or suspension of pages thereof. 1.2.2.1 the withdrawal from the program was made for valid
reasons as stated in the approved Withdrawal Form or
LOA; and
Section 37. When the Case is Decided. The disciplining authority 1.2.2.2 the student has no record of misbehavior.
shall render his decision on the case within thirty (30)
1.2.3 The student who was on AWOL may apply for re-admission by
days from the Receipt of report of Investigation. x x
writing a Letter of Appeal to the dean. The letter of appeal shall be
x
duly evaluated and recommended by the department chairperson
concerned.
1.2.4 The re-admission of the student returnee is subject to the approval
of the dean.
1.2.5 Upon enrolment, the student returnee shall submit the following:
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1.2.5.1 Duly approved application for readmission; authority shall formally charge the person
and complained of. The formal charge shall contain
specification of the charge/s, a brief statement
1.2.5.2 Marriage contract, for married female
of the material or relevant facts, accompanied
returnees
by the certified true copies of the documentary
evidence, if any, sworn statementscovering the
testimony of witness, a directive to answer the
1.3 Student Transferees charge/s in writing under oath in not less than
seventy two hours from receipt thereof, and advice
1.3.1 A student coming from other schools who wishes to
for the respondent to indicate his or her answer
enroll in MUST, shall be referred to as transferee.
whether or not they elect a formal investigation
1.3.2 A transferee may be admitted in any program of the of the charge/s and a notice that they are entitled
university provided that: to be assisted by a counsel of their choice. If the
respondent has submitted their counter affidavit/
1.3.2.1 his/her situation does not match any of
comment during the preliminary investigation, they
the conditions provided in items 16.1.1 and
shall be given the opportunity to submit additional
16.2.3 of Section 16 Selective Retention,
evidence.
where applicable;
1.3.2.2 he/she must first get approval from the 18.2 The Committee shall not entertain request for
dean concerned before taking the entrance clarification, bills of particulars or motions to
examination; dismiss which are obviously designed to delay
the administrative proceeding. If any of these
1.3.2.3 he/she passed the screening process and pleadings is filed by the respondent, the same shall
meets all the admission requirements; be considered as part of their answer which they
1.3.2.4 his/her admission does not exceed the may file within the remaining period for filing the
enrollment quota of the school- year and answer.
specialization; and
1.3.2.5 he/she would still be able to meet the
residency requirement of two (2) years Section 19. Answer. The answer, which must be in writing under
before graduation. oath, shall be specific and shall contain material facts
and applicable laws, if any, including documentary
1.3.3 Once the student transferee has satisfied the foregoing
evidence, sworn statement covering testimonies of
requirements, he/she must submit the following upon
witness, if there be any, in support of the respondents
enrollment:
case. It shall also include statement indicating
1.3.3.1 Certificate of Transfer Credentials; whether they elect a formal investigation.
1.3.3.2 Transcript of Records (TOR);
1.3.3.3 Certificate of Good Moral Character; and
Section 20. Failure to File an Answer. If the respondent fails or
1.3.3.4 Marriage contract, for married female refuses to file their answer to the formal charge
transferees within seventy two (72) hours from receipt thereof
1.1.4 The student transferee must apply for accreditation of without justifiable cause, they shall be considered to
subjects during enrolment period. The accreditation have waived his right thereto and formal investigation
will be determined by the department chairperson of may commence.
the subject concerned.
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14.1 The Committee shall conduct a preliminary 1.4 Cross-enrolling Students from other Schools
investigation. The investigation involves the ex The student from other schools who wishes to cross-enroll in MUST
parte examination of the documents submitted shall submit a Permit to Study issued by his/her home institution to
by the complainant and the person complained be approved by the Dean concerned and the Director of the Registry
of, as well as documents readily available from and Student Information Services (RSIS).
other government offices.
b) For irregular students 12.4 Where the complaint is not under oath, the
complainant shall be summoned by the committee
Has completed at least 75% of
to swear to the truth of the allegations in the
the entire academic units of his/
complaint.
her program of study/prospectus
provided all pre-requisites of the 12.4.1 Complaints sent by telegram, radiogram,
remaining subjects are complied electronic mail or similar means of
with or can be complied with communication shall be considered non-
during the terminal school year. filed unless the complaint shall comply with
3.1.5.2 Five-year Program the requirements provided in section 12.2
within (10) days from receipt of the notice
a) For regular students for compliance.
Has completed all the subjects 12.4.2 Withdrawal of the complaint at any stage
prescribed in the first four years of the proceedings shall not preclude
of his/her program of study/ the committee from proceeding with the
prospectus. investigation where there is obvious truth or
merit to the allegations in the complaint or
b) For irregular students
where there is documentary direct evidence
Has completed at least 80% of that can prove the guilt of the person
the entire academic units of his/ complained of.
her program of study/prospectus
provided all pre-requisites of the
remaining subjects are complied
with or can be complied with Section 13. Action on the complaint. Upon receipt of a complaint
during the terminal school year. that is sufficient in form and substance, the Committee
shall require the person complained of to submit a
Counter-Affidavit/Comment under oath within three
(3) days from receipt of the notice, furnishing a copy
thereof to the complainant, otherwise the Counter-
Affidavit/Comment shall be considered not be filed.
8.3 Cooperate in the commission of sexual harassment 5.3 Tuition and Other Fees - - Subject/s enrolled under the
by another through an act without which the sexual certificate/ enhancement program shall be assessed and
harassment would not have accomplished; tuition fee shall be based on the certificate/enhancement
program rate. Other fees, like miscellaneous shall follow the
8.4 Cooperate in the commission of sexual harassment rate prescribed under the degree program where the students
by another through previous simultaneous acts. are enrolled.
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SECTION 6: Class Attendance 5.2.1 Submission to or rejection of the act
or series of acts used as a basis for any
6.1 The student is required to attend all classes beginning on the
decision affecting the complainant,
first meeting, and he/she is required to present COR; if his/
including, but not limited to, the giving
her name is not found in the class list, then he/she shall be
of grade, the granting of honors or a
advised to go to the RSIS Office to secure one and for proper
scholarship, the payment of stipend
guidance.
allowance, or the giving of any benefit,
6.2 Non-attendance to any of his/her classes even on its first privilege or consideration; or
day shall be considered absence, and the respective subject
5.2.2 The act or series of acts have the
instructors are advised to monitor attendance of their
purpose or effect of interfering with the
students.
performance, or creating an intimidating,
6.3 The student who misses his/her classes due to late enrolment hostile or offensive academic
through his/her own fault will also be marked absent during environmentof the complainant; or
the time he/she was not present in class.
5.2.3 The act or series of acts might reasonably
6.4 The student is considered tardy when he/she arrives to class be accepted to cause discrimination,
past 25% of the scheduled class time, and if a student is insecurity, discomfort or humiliation to
tardy 3 times, he/she will be considered absent for one class a complainant who may be a trainee,
meeting. apprentice, intern, tutee or ward of the
6.5 Absences due to official participation of the student in co- person complained of.
curricular or extra-curricular activities shall be excused,
provided that such participation is duly approved by
competent authority of the university. The student concerned
Article 6. SEXUAL HARASSMENT MAY TAKE PLACE:
is responsible in informing all his/her instructors about his/
her authorized participation in said activities.
6.6 Absence due to illness may be excused if the student submits
a medical certificate issued by the University Physician or any 6.1 In the premises of the workplace or office or of the College;
other physician; provided that in the latter case the medical
certificate shall be authenticated by the University Physician. 6.2 In any place where parties were found as a result of work or
education or training responsibilities or relations;
6.7 Absences due to natural calamities such as storms, floods,
earthquakes, fires shall also be excused. 6.3 At work or education or training-related social functions;
6.8 The student who has incurred an absence of more than 6.4 While on official business outside the office or college or during
seventeen percent (17%) of the total number of contact hours work or college or training-related travel;
that the class is recited during the whole semester shall be
automatically dropped from the class roll. He/she shall be 6.5 At official conferences, fora, symposia, or training sessions; or
given a grade of Dropped with Failure (D/F) by the instructor
concerned. 6.6 By telephone, cellular phone, fax machine or electronic mail.
6.9 The student whose absences incurred within the midterm
period exceed the allowable 17% of the total contact hours
that the subject is recited during the whole semester, shall
be automatically dropped from the class roll and he/she
shall be given a Dropped with Failure (D/F) by the instructor
concerned.
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Article 5. DEFINITION SECTION 7: Leave of Absence
Section 5. For the purpose of these Procedures, administrative 7.1 The student who does not intend to enroll in a semester or
offense of sexual harassment is an act, or a series of in a school year must apply for a Leave of Absence (LOA) by
acts, involving any unwelcome sexual advance, request accomplishing a form provided at the RSIS Office. The student
or demand for sexual favor, or the other verbal or should indicate the reasons and the period of the absence.
physical behavior of sexual nature, committed by a Application for Leave of Absence shall be approved by the
college employee or official in a work-related, training Dean concerned.
or educational related environment of the person 7.2 A maximum of one school-year (2 semesters and 1 summer) of
complained of. LOA may be granted to the student applicant.
7.3 The student with duly approved LOA shall not be affected by
any change in the rates of fees; however, in the event that
5.1 Work-related sexual harassment is there are any approved changes in the program or curriculum
committed under the following during his/her leave of absence, the student returnee is
circumstances: required to follow the new curriculum.
5.1.2 The act or series of acts have the 8.1 Shifting refers to the change of a students degree program
purpose or effect of interfering with within the University.
the complainants work performance, 8.2 A student who intends to shift must file an application for
or creating in intimidating, hostile or shifting. Acceptance to the new degree program is subject
offensive work environment; or to evaluation and approval by the Dean concerned, subject
to availability of slots and compliance with the admission
5.1.3 The act or series of acts might reasonably requirements of the new program.
be expected to cause discrimination,
insecurity, discomfort or humiliation to a 8.3 Subjects taken may be accredited only if the subjects from
complainant who may be a co-employee, the previous program have substantially the same course
applicant, customer, or ward of the description, title and number of units as those of the new
person complained of. program.
SECTION 10: Changing/Adding/Dropping of Subjects Section 2. The State shall value the dignity of every individual,
enhance the development of its human resources,
10.1 Changing, adding and dropping of subjects may be allowed,
guarantee full respect for human rights and uphold
subject to fees, within the first week of classes of regular
the dignity of workers, employees, applicants for
semesters. Changing, adding and dropping of subjects are
employment, students or those undergoing training,
not allowed during summer term. However, no fees shall be
Instruction or education. Towards this end, all forms
charged in cases such as:
of sexual harassment in the employment, education or
10.1.1 Approved change of subject schedule and/or training environment are hereby declared unlawful.
conflict of schedules;
10.1.2 Dissolved subject(s);
10.1.3 Opening of new sections; Article 3 COLLEGE POLICY
10.2 All cases of changing, adding and dropping of subject/s shall Section 3. The College shall foster an open learning and working
require approval from the Dean concerned. environment free from sexual harassment in accordance
with the above state policy.
10.3 Dropping of subject/s beyond the prescribed schedule
may be allowed subject to evaluation and approval of the
Dean concerned, provided that the dropping is done for
meritorious reasons such as conflict in work schedule, health Article 4. COVERAGE
reasons, late dissolution of class, and other valid reasons that
the dean may deemed meritorious. Provided further that Section 4. These procedures shall apply to all officials and
the total number of absences incurred by the student prior employees in the Mindanao Polytechnic State College.
to his/her application for dropping of subject/s does not
exceed 17% of the total contact hours of the said subject/s.
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III. Campus Journalism Moreover, official dropping of subject/s must be done before
the scheduled Midterm examination.
3.1 The student writer/journalist of an article in the school paper
shall continuously strive to be unbiased and accurate in her/his
writings; bearing in mind personal responsibility for everything
she/he publishes. SECTION 11: Special Classes
11.1 An off-semester subject, i.e., one which is not offered in the
3.2 The student journalist should reveal her/his identity as a
current semester, may be offered as a special class subject
representative of the student press before obtaining interview
to fees as determined by the Office of the Vice-President for
for publication.
Finance and Resource Generation.
3.3 The editor of the school paper shall not exclude a students point 11.2 Students who would like to request that a special class be
of view solely because it is contrary to the editorial policy. offered shall fill out the request form for approval of the dean
concerned. Such request shall be coursed through channels.
3.4 The editor shall apologize for whatever mistakes printed in the The form is available at the Deans Office.
school paper.t
11.3 The minimum number of students to warrant possibility of
3.5 The student journalist shall respect all confidences regarding the opening of a special class shall be as follows:
source of information and private documents. He/she shall not
11.3.1 Five (5) students for major/non-general
falsify information or documents or misrepresent the facts.
education subject; and
3.6 The student journalist should be familiar with the laws, rules
11.3.2 Ten (10) students for general education subject.
and regulations relative to campus journalism and/or freedom
of expression.
3.7 The student journalist shall be familiar with the Intellectual SECTION 12: Withdrawal from the Program
Property Code of the Philippines and anti-plagiarism concerns.
12.1 A student may withdraw from a program within the semester/
3.8 Everyone concerned must be familiar with the provisions of term provided he/she does not exceed the allowable number
Republic Act No. 7079 An Act Providing for The Development of absences, which is 17% of the total number of the contact
And Promotion of Campus Journalism. hours that the class is recited during the semester/term.
12.2 Withdrawal beyond the allowable number of absences may
still be allowed subject to the evaluation and approval of
IV. The Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972 (RA 6425) the dean concerned, provided that the withdrawal is done
for meritorious reasons such as: financial problem; health
4.1 Article V, Sec. 28 of Republic Act No. 6425 states: All school reasons (medical certificate issued by the attending physician
heads, supervisors and teachers shall be deemed to be persons is required to support the claim), and other reasons that the
in authority, and, as such are hereby vested with power to dean may deemed meritorious.
apprehend, arrest or cause the apprehension or arrest of any 12.3 As such, the student should accomplish the prescribed
person who shall violate any provisions of this Law. They shall Withdrawal Form from the RSIS Office, for approval by the
be considered as persons in authority if they are in school or dean concerned.
within its immediate vicinity, if they are in attendance at any
school or class function in their official capacity as school heads,
supervisors and teachers.
SECTION 13: Examination
13.1 Examination Schedule as specified in the University Calendar
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for the school year shall be observed unless otherwise guest to arrive. It might be even helpful to emphasize
rescheduled to another date approved by the University that the participants shall be in the venue properly
President or his duly authorized representative. seated at least 15 minutes before the program starts.
13.2 The student is required to present his/her Examination 2.2.8 It is essential that the student assigned to introduce
Permit to the proctors or subject instructors before taking the important guest to be accurate in presenting the
the examination. guests bio-data. Nothing can be more embarrassing
when one doing the introduction makes a mistake in the
13.3 The University implements four periodic examinations as
guests name - more so, in pronouncing the name- or
follows: mumbles while reading the bio-data. The one doing the
introduction should always be respectful, appropriate
13.3.1 Preliminary Examination; and proper in addressing the guest.
13.3.2 Mid-term Examination;
13.3.3 Semi-final Examination; and 2.2.9 The guest shall be offered a meal either before or after
the activity or as preferred by the guest. Booking for
13.3.4 Final Examination.
the use of conference room for luncheon for VIP visitors
13.4 The student may be given late examinations in cases of shall be done in advance. The organizer shall ensure
illness, accident or death of an immediate member of the close coordination with the person in-charge.
family, and other reasons deemed meritorious subject to the
approval of the dean concerned. The student is required to 2.2.10 The student assigned to usher the guest shall try to
present medical or death certificate to be validated by the engage him/her in a conversation during waiting
University Physician. moments or during meal. Endeavor to invite key
university officials to be with the guest. As much as
13.5 For unexcused late examination, the student may be allowed practicable, the officials to be invited are those whose
to take the examination, within one week after the scheduled
examination only, subject to payment of prescribed fees office or functions are related to the activity.
based on approved existing policy.
2.2.11 Make sure that the guest is escorted back to the vehicle
13.6 In case a student incurred a conditional grade (3.1 to 3.5),
at the end of his/her engagement.
the instructor concerned shall give a removal examination
within the week after the Final Examination is conducted 2.2.12 Send a formal Thank You letter or note after the
provided that the deadline for submission of grades is still activity. This could establish goodwill between your
observed. organization and your guest.
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II. General Guidelines for Inviting External Guests SECTION 14: Grading System
2.1 The duly accredited organizations may need outside person(s) to 14.1 Students shall be graded in accordance with the following
facilitate, conduct or speak during their activities. As such, an system:
important--and often stressful--preoccupation that organizers
Percentage
have is inviting some very important people to be their resource Grade Point/Mark
Equivalent
Description
persons.
1.0 100 95 Excellent
2.2 The organizers are required to take care of some things that are 1.1 1.5 94 90 Very Good
necessary for the success of the activity(ies) but not limited to 1.6 - 2.0 89 85 Good
the following, where applicable: 2.1 - 2.5 84 80 Fair
2.6 - 3.0 79 - 75 Passing
3.1 - 4.0 74 - 70 Conditional (only allowed for Midterm)
5.0 Failed
2.2.1 Thank the guest for accepting the invitation through
Inc Incomplete
a letter to make it formal and official. Include in the
Thank You letter the provisions that the organizers W Withdrawn
will provide. D/F Dropped with Failure
OD Officially Dropped
2.2.2 Provision of transportation service, accommodation,
meals, etc.
14.2 A grade of 3.1 4.0 is Conditional and shall be given only
2.2.3 Ambassadors and top government officials like cabinet during the Midterm grading period.
members should be given utmost deference, such 14.3 A final grade of Inc is given to the student who may qualify
meeting them at the main entrance, or at the driveway for passing but has not taken the final examination or has
entrance when they arrive, make necessary reservation not complied with other major requirements of the subject.
of parking space, and arranging a courtesy call on the Such requirement(s) must be complied/satisfied within one
University President accompanied by the Security school year (2 semesters and one summer) reckon from the
Officer for necessary security arrangements. end of the term that the student incurred the Inc; otherwise
the Inc grade shall automatically be converted into a
2.2.4 The invited guests shall be provided by the organizers grade of 5.0. In the absence of the instructor concerned,
with ushers/usherettes especially those who are not the department chairman will evaluate and recommend
familiar with the campus unless otherwise the guests the appropriate grade to be given to the student subject
have other preferences. to the approval of the dean, provided that application for
completion is within the allowable prescribed period.
2.2.5 Just be alert while waiting for the guest(s). The
usher/usherette shall introduce himself/herself to the 14.4 An Inc grade is only given during the Final grading period.
guest(s).
14.5 A mark of W (Withdrawn) is given to the student who
2.2.6 The organizations faculty moderator must always be voluntarily and officially withdraws his/her registration from
consulted especially when inviting dignitaries to ensure the program.
that proper protocol is observed.
14.6 A mark of D/F (Dropped with Failure) shall be given to the
2.2.7 The organization should strive not to inconvenience the student who dropped subject(s) without permission of the
guest and must therefore start the program on time. instructor concerned and/or when the student exceeds the
Foreign and national officials are very busy people. One allowable number of absences as specified in Section 6, item
very important tip: anticipate the time the participants 6.10. A mark of D/F is not equivalent to a failing grade of
will settle down, and adjust the official time for your 5.0.
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14.7 The cumulative grading system is used for computing the final
grades. In computing the final grade, any of the following
may be used as discussed and agreed between the instructor
APPENDICES
and the students concerned: I. Dress Code Policy*
14.7.1 Final examination coverage all topics discussed
from the beginning of the semester. The mid- 1.1 Male students are prohibited from wearing the following while inside the
term grade is given a weight of one-third (1/3); university campus:
or
14.7.2 Final examination coverage all topics discussed 1.1.1 Sleeveless shirts;
from the mid-term examination. The mid-term
grade is given a weight of one-half (1/2). 1.1.2 Torn and tattered jeans;
14.8 Only the Office of the Director of RSIS is authorized to 1.1.3 Short pants/ walking shorts; and
officially release grades.
1.1.4 Rubber slippers and sandals.
1.1.5 Earrings
SECTION 15: Honors and Awards
1.1.6 unnatural hair colors (blonde, blue, violet, yellow, red and the like)
15.1 Honors and awards shall be awarded annually to graduating
and non-graduating students in both degree and non-degree
programs for excellence in academic and other related
activities. 1.2 Female Students are prohibited from wearing the following while inside
the university campus:
15.2 The Grade Point Average or GPA is the academic rating of
a student and is the basis for granting honors and awards. 1.2.1 tube/ spaghetti strap / halter / backless / peek-a-boo blouses;
The GPA is computed as follows:
15.2.1 Multiply the Numerical Rating (grade) for each 1.2.2 Torn and tattered jeans;
of the subjects by the corresponding number of
academic units. 1.2.3 Short pants;
15.2.2 Add the products and then divide the sum of the 1.2.4 Micro miniskirts;
products by the total number of academic units
1.2.5 See-through attire;
taken during the semester.
Example: 1.2.6 Plunging neckline blouses;
A students subjects, numerical ratings (NR) and academic 1.2.7 Midriff (heaven) blouses; and
units (AU) in the first semester of SY 2004-2005 are as follows:
1.2.8 Rubber slippers.
1st Semester Numerical Rating Academic Units
NR x AU
Subjects (NR) (AU)
1.2.9 unnatural hair colors (blonde, blue, violet, yellow, red and the like)
A 3.0 3 9.0
B 2.5 3 7.5
C 2.5 3 7.5
D 3.0 3 9.0
E 3.0 3 9.0 [*As agreed by the Heads of Council Organizations and the Supreme Student
TOTAL 15 42 Council, 04 July 2004]
NRxAU 42
GPA= 2 .80
TotalAU 15
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For purposes of computing the GPA in a given semester, an INC is
given a numerical rating of 4.0.
15.3 Academic Honors (Graduating Students)
15.3.1 Students who finish within the prescribed period
of his/her academic program shall qualify for
honors.
15.3.2 All grades in the academic subjects from first
year to the last year of the curriculum shall be
considered in the computation of the Grade Point
Average (GPA) except the grades of NSTP and PE/
PD.
Honors
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Graduating Non-Graduating
4.4 Medical and Dental Services (MDS) 16.9 The University Academic Council shall convene once every
semester, during the second day of classes, to deliberate on
To ensure that students who need medical/dental attention the merits of the requests of students who are subject for
are adequately attended to, the University has medical and culling.
dental clinics manned by competent physician and dentist,
respectively.
SECTION 17: Timeframe for Undergraduate Study
Medical and dental services are available to the University Completion
community from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mondays through
17.1 As much as practicable, the student must complete the
Saturdays.
requirements of his/her program within the prescribed
4.5 Sports and Physical Wellness Program through the Sports duration.
Education Unit, the University seeks to inculcate in the
17.2 In the event that the student fails to complete the
students the value of wholesome physical development
requirements of his/her program within the prescribed
through active participation in sports and physical wellness
duration, he/she must observe the maximum residency
programs with the end in view of striking a balance between
requirement:
intellectual growth and physical well-being.
17.2.1 Four-year program 7 years
4.6 Arts and Culture
The Arts and Culture (ArCu) division formulates, implements, 17.2.2 Five-year program 8 years
evaluates and enhances programs aimed at tapping the
potentials and developing the talents of the students in the 17.3 The student who fails to complete the program within
humanizing fields of arts and culture. the maximum residency requirement shall be required to
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enroll additional units: Section 3: Extension of Entitlement to Scholarship/
Educational Assistance/ Grant
17.3.1 Four-year program 12 units
Subject to the discretionary prerogatives of the sponsor,
17.3.2 Five-year program 21 units the period of entitlement may be extended in case the scholars/
17.4 The subjects to be enrolled may be the electives or allied grantees failure to meet the requirements of the program is due
disciplines of the degree program where he/she enrolled or to circumstances beyond his/her control such as, but not limited
any subjects deemed important by the department chairman to, serious and prolonged illness, or failure/unreasonable refusal of
and subject to the approval by the dean concerned. teachers to give grades.
ARTICLE VIII
SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER STUDENT SERVICES
1.1 As part of its continuing mandate and program to serve and assist
deserving students, the University provides various scholarships and
educational assistance/grants subject to the following general policies
and guidelines:
ARTICLE III
Commencement Exercises
ARTICLE IV
Assessment and Fees
1.1 Information regarding tuition, miscellaneous and other related fees may be
posted in the official Bulletin Board of the University or can be secured from
the Financial Management Services Office prior to and during the Registration/
Enrolment period.
1.2 The mode of payment of tuition and other related fees shall be as follows:
Registration/enrolment period - 20% of the total assessed fees;
SECTION 2: Refund of Tuition and Other School Fees Refund of school fees shall
be made based on standing policies as approved by the Board. Details
of the approved refund scheme and mechanisms are as follows (BOT
Resolution No. 58, s. 2006 dated October 18, 2006):
2.1.1 Within the enrolment period, 10% of the required down payment for
enrolment shall be forfeited in favor of the University. Therefore, if the
student has paid the required down payment only, he/she shall be entitled to
a refund of 90% of his payment. However, if the student pays more than the
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required down payment for enrolment, his/her refund shall be 16.4.3 Posters and banners shall be placed only at the
equivalent to 90% of the required down payment for enrolment COMELEC designated areas/bulletin. Posting on
plus the excess of the required down payment for enrolment. trees, walls and University fences is not allowed.
2.1.2 After the enrolment period and within two weeks after 16.4.4 Election campaign outside the campus in a form
classes have begun, 25% of the required down payment for of radio, TV and/or newspaper ads is strictly
enrolment shall be forfeited in favor of the University. prohibited.
2.1.3 After two weeks and within one month after classes have
begun, 75% of the required down payment for enrolment shall be
forfeited in favor of the University. 16.5 Classroom Campaign. This may be allowed provided prior
permission is obtained from the office of the Vice President
2.1.4 After one month from the start of classes and before for Academic Affairs (VPAA), in consultation with the
the mid-term examinations, the required down payment for University Deans and the classroom instructor concerned.
enrolment shall be forfeited in favor of the University. The
student who has paid more than the required down payment for 16.6 Campaign Period. This is allowed for one week only prior to
enrolment must show proof that he/she has not taken any mid- Election Day.
term examination to be entitled for refund.
16.7 COMELEC. For purposes of supervision and coordination, the
2.1.5 Within three weeks after the mid-term examinations, two- SSC, through its President, shall submit to the SAWS office,
third or 66.67% of the school fees shall be forfeited in favor of copy furnished the deans, the following information and
the University. documents:
2.2.1 Within the enrolment period, 10% of the required down 16.7.3 Certified list of accredited student parties.
payment for enrolment shall be forfeited in favor of the
University. Therefore, if the student has paid the required down 16.7.4 Manner and conduct of election and list of winning
payment only, he/she shall be entitled to a refund of 90% of this candidate for proclamation and publication.
payment. However, if the student pays more than the required
down payment for enrolment, his refund shall be equivalent to
90% of the required down payment for enrolment plus the excess
Section 17: Student Publication
of the required down payment for enrolment.
The policy on student publications shall strictly be in accordance
2.2.2 After enrolment period and within two weeks after classes
with R.A 7079 otherwise known as Campus Journalism Act of 1990.
have begun, 50% of the required down payment for enrolment
shall be forfeited in favor of the University.
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16.2.2 Party affiliation with city/national/ 2.2.3 After two weeks after the start of classes and before
international organization; the mid-term examination, the required down payment for
enrolment shall be forfeited in favor of the University. The
16.2.3 Name of convenors, their courses and year; student who has paid more than the required down payment for
enrolment must show proof that he/she has not taken any mid-
16.2.4 Faculty adviser with signed conformity; term examination to be entitled for refund.
16.2.5 Statement of party platform; 2.2.4 Within one week after the mid-term examination, 2/3
or 66.67% of the school fees shall be forfeited in favor of the
16.2.6 Names, course/year of candidates and office University.
they are running for; and
2.2.5 After one week from the mid-term examination, no refund
16.2.7 Proposed pre-election activities shall be made. The student who has unpaid school fees for the
summer term shall be liable for its full payment. He shall be
made to settle the amount before he will be granted clearance
16.3 Prior to filing a certificate of candidacy with the electoral for whatever purpose (e.g., enrolment, request TOR).
committee, each candidate shall secure the following:
14.1.3
cartolina or Manila paper.
14.2 Number of announcements allowed: In consonance with the provisions of the Philippine Constitution and pertinent
laws and statutes, the University unequivocally upholds, protects and promotes
the students rights pertaining to the following:
14.2.2 For major activities/project involving the entire The students shall not be denied admission to the University on account of
student body or the whole MUST community - 4 physical handicap, socio-economic status, political and religious beliefs and sexual
posters and 1 canvas streamer are allowed. orientation. Nor shall pregnant students and certified reformed drug users be
discriminated against.
14.3.2.6 The approved announcements should The students have the right to be provided with adequate student welfare
only be posted/hanged on designated services and school facilities that are within the financial capacity of the University.
places.
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SECTION 5: Self-organization 13.2.1 Field trips are optional or voluntary. Students
who cannot join the trip due to financial and/or
The students have the right to form, establish, join and participate in personal reasons shall not be required to have an
organizations and societies recognized by the University to foster their intellectual, alternative/ equivalent/substitute activity.
cultural, spiritual and physical growth and development, or to form, establish, join
and maintain organizations and societies that support and promote the mission and 13.2.2 Requests to conduct educational trips shall be
philosophy of the University and other purposes not contrary to law. made within two weeks from the start of classes
in a semester/term by the Subject Instructor/
Professor in consultation with the students
concerned. Requests made after two weeks from
SECTION 6: Representation in the Universitys Policymaking Body the start of the semester shall not be entertained.
The studentry shall have the right to be represented by the duly elected 13.2.3 The instructor/professor concerned shall as much
president of the federation of student councils of the University in the policy- as practicable exercise prudence relative to the
making body of the University, the Board of Regents (BOR), pursuant to Republic Act number of days the trip will be conducted and the
No. 9519 An Act Converting the Mindanao Polytechnic State College in Cagayan de cost of the trip.
Oro City Into a State University to be Known as the Mindanao University of Science
and Technology and Republic Act No. 8292 The Higher Education Modernization As such, instructor/professor shall be guided by
Act of 1997. the allowable maximum number of days of the
trip (inclusive of travel time) and the allowable
maximum cost the trip will entail as determined
or established by the competent authority of the
SECTION 7: Freedom of Expression university.
The students have the right to freely express their views/opinions and 13.2.4 Only students who are officially enrolled in a
suggestions, the right to peaceably assemble to redress their grievances to the particular subject shall be allowed to join the trip.
University authorities and to air their grievances through effective channels of
communication with appropriate academic channels and administrative bodies of 13.2.5 Students are accountable for classes missed
the university. during the field trip.
ARTICLE VI
Section 12: Fund-Raising Activities
12.1.1 Major fund-raising activities are those involving DISCIPLINARY PROCESS AND PROCEDURES
Php10,000.00 to a maximum of Php20,000.00
worth of investments. Concerts inside/outside the
University and SECTION 1: General Rule
movie premiers whose investment requirements
fall within this range are considered major fund-
raising activities. The student shall not be reprimanded, suspended or dismissed from Mindanao
University of Science and Technology except for cause as provided hereunder and
12.1.2 The project proposal, which is duly recommended only after due process.
by the organization moderator, must be submitted
to the SAWS office or Arts and Culture (ArCu)
office, where applicable, at least one (1) month
before the event. SECTION 2: Due process
12.1.6 A financial report of the said activity, attested by 3.1 A complaint is a written letter addressed to the Director of Students Affairs
the organization moderator, must be submitted to and Welfare Services (SAWS) complaining against an alleged offense/s of a
the SAWS or ArCu office, where applicable, by the student that is/are punishable under certain disciplinary provisions in the
Organizations Student Handbook.
Treasurer within two (2) weeks after termination 3.2 A complainant is a student, faculty, employee, or any person who files a
of the activity. All unsold tickets must be submitted written complaint against a student/s for alleged offense/s of a student
together with the financial report for auditing that is/are punishable under certain disciplinary provisions in this Student
purposes. Handbook.
12.1.7 The sale of brand items, such as those, which 3.3 A respondent is a student who is the subject of a complaint. This is intended
are produced by profit institution; products from to be interchangeably used with the phrase Person Complained Of.
charitable agencies or any university or college
unit; and food or perishable items, must be cleared 3.4 Form and Substance of a Complaint - - A complaint must be in writing,
first by the SAWS office. duly signed by the complainant and sworn to before an authorized
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University official. Where the complaint is not under oath, 10.8 Proof of Physical Fitness. Each participant in a physically
the complainant shall be summoned by the Committee on strenuous activity is required to undergo physical
Student Affairs to swear to the truth of the allegations in the examination and present a medical certificate of fitness
complaint. The complaint must be written clearly, briefly and to the Activities Chairman for him/her to be allowed to
must contain the following: participate in the said activity.
3.4.1 Full name of the student complained of; 10.9 Parents Consent. As a requirement for participation in
a physically strenuous activity, students must present a
3.4.2 Full name of the person complaining; written consent from their parents or guardians. The form
can be secured from the SAWS office.
3.4.3 A narration of relevant facts that show the offense
allegedly committed by the student complained of;
and
Section 11: Students Overnight Stay in Campus
3.4.4 Evidence/s and testimonies of witnesses duly sworn to
before an authorized University official. 11.1 Except in highly meritorious cases, students shall be
prohibited from staying in the campus beyond 10:00 oclock
in the evening.
3.5 Where to File a Complaint - - All complaints against students 11.2 Students who are officers/members of organizing/
shall be filed with the office of the Director, SAWS who will coordinating committees of the various school activities may
conduct an investigation through the Committee on Student be allowed to stay and work overnight inside the University
Affairs (CSA) which shall be composed of the following: campus, if and only if necessary. The letter request of the
President/Head of the organization, recommended by the
3.5.1 SAWS Director as presiding officer; Organization Moderator, for approval by the Vice President
for Student Affairs shall enumerate the following (pursuant
3.5.2 Dean (or authorized representative) of the College to Memorandum No. 043, s. 2006 issued on April 24, 2006 by
where the student complained of belongs; the President):
3.5.3 Program chairperson/coordinator of the program to 11.2.1 Specific purpose of the overnight stay;
which the student complained of belongs;
11.2.2 Dates when they need to stay overnight;
3.5.4 Head of the Guidance Services Unit;
11.2.3 Full names of the students who will stay
3.5.5 Head of the Student Affairs and Welfare Unit (SAWU) overnight;
3.5.6 President of the Supreme Student Council (SSC) or his/ 11.2.4 Venue where they intend to work overnight;
her duly authorized representative and and
3.5.7 Legal Officer (if necessary) 11.2.5 Written consent from their parents/
guardians.
3.6 The Committee on Student Affairs (CSA) is the body duly vested
with the authority and power to hear, evaluate and recommend
disciplinary action to the University President, through
appropriate channels, on any case involving alleged student
violations of certain provisions in the Student Handbook.
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10.4.5 However, if there is a suspected head, neck or 3.7 When to File a Complaint - Complaints must be filed the soonest
spinal injury, no one must be allowed to move the time possible, otherwise it will no longer be acted upon after
injured and the University medical staff must be the lapse of 30 days from the close of the semester or summer
immediately notified. session during which the act or omission complained of allegedly
happened.
10.4.6 There must be a quick coordination between the
University Physician or his/her duly authorized 3.8 Withdrawal of a Complaint - Where there is obvious truth or
representative and the Director, General Services merit to the complaint or where there is strong evidence proving
or his/her duly authorized representative in case the guilt of the student complained of, the complainants
of a need to transport the injured to a hospital. withdrawal of the complaint will neither automatically result
Hence, the activities chairman through Director, in its dismissal nor exempt the person complained of from
SAWS should coordinate with the Office of the Vice appropriate sanctions after due process.
President for Administration and General Services,
or his authorized officials, so that the medical staff 3.9 Action on the Complaint - The SAWS Director, within 5 working
and concerned transportation services personnel days from receipt of a complaint which is sufficient in form and
will be officially directed to render service for the substance, shall write the student complained of (copy furnished
entire duration of the activities and, if necessary, his/her parents or guardian) and require him/her to answer in
render overtime work with pay, where applicable. writing theallegations in the complaint within 5 working days
from receipt of the SAWS Directors letter.
10.6 Fire Extinguishers. In coordination with the Director, General 3.11 Preliminary Investigation - This involves the examination/
Services and the Director, SAWS, all Activity/ies Managers evaluation of records submitted by the complainant and
shall ensure that fire extinguishers/hydrants must be readily the person complained of. The parties may be summoned by
available and usable in case of fire particularly during in- the SAWS Director or by the Committee on Student Affairs to
door activities. They shall determine if this equipment still separate interviews or to a dialogue in order to explore possible
work prior to the conduct of any activity. amicable settlement.
10.7 Inspection of Activity Site and Facilities. In coordination 3.12 Investigation - This is the process and method by which the
with the Director, General Services and the Director, SAWS, Committee on Student Affairs seeks to arrive at the truth to
the Activity/ies Manager should spearhead the ocular resolve a controversy relative to a complaint against a student
inspection of the suitability of the activity venue and the for alleged violation/s of certain disciplinary provisions in the
safety status of the facilities therein at least a day before Student Handbook. Not later than 5 working days from receipt
the activity. For instance, inspection must cover potential of the written reply of the student complained of, the SAWS
problems concerning open manholes, hidden humps, soft Director shall convene the Committee on Student Affairs (CSA)
soil, loose gravel, weak foundation/braces/hinges of soccer which will conduct an investigation. The investigation shall
and basketball goals, slippery floor, and highly inflammable be conducted without necessarily adhering strictly to the
materials in the vicinity. technical rules of procedure and evidence applicable to judicial
proceedings, provided that the basic requirements of due
process are complied with.
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3.13 Investigation Report - Within 10 working days from the 10.3.4.2 those under the influence of illegal
completion of the investigation, the Committee on Student drug or liquor;
Affairs shall submit, through the Vice-President for Student
Affairs, an Investigation Report with all the pertinent records 10.3.4.3 those using foul or abusive language
and recommendations to the University President for decision. against co-participants/players or
event officials;
3.14 Classification of Penalties
10.3.4.4 those who start or instigate a fight;
3.14.1 Reprimand is a penalty imposed on a student who
commits a light offense for the first time. This consists 10.3.4.5 those who intentionally use rough
of a written official reproach by the University President playing to injure others;
expressing disapproval of the students offense with a
stern warning that a repetition of the said offense shall 10.3.4.6 trouble-makers and noisy hecklers;
be dealt with more severely. Moreover, the reprimand
shall form part of the permanent official record of the 10.3.4.7 Other disrespectful persons who, in
student. any manner, seriously disrupt an
activity.
3.14.2 Suspension is a penalty imposed on a student found
guilty of violating certain disciplinary provisions in the
Student Handbook in which the student shall be barred
10.4 Emergency Cases. Under the direct supervision of the
from entering the university campus for the whole
Activities Chairman, the activity manager must personally
duration of the suspension.
coordinate and cooperate with the University medical
3.14.3 Dismissal refers to the separation/expulsion of a staff, transportation services unit, and student volunteers
student from the University as a penalty for a grave in seeing to it that the following concerns are properly
offense or violation of certain disciplinary provisions addressed/prepared for:
in the Student Handbook that would warrant his/her
dismissal.
10.4.1 Immediate medical attention is a top-priority
3.15 If the student complained of, after due process and based on
responsibility and concern of every activity/event
substantial evidence, is found guilty of an offense punishable by
manager.
reprimand, suspension or dismissal/expulsion, the Committee
on Student Affairs shall forward, through the Vice-President for 10.4.2 There must always be a readily available and fully
Student Affairs, the complete documents and recommendation furnished first-aid kit in the vicinity of an activity.
to the University President who shall render decision within 3 First aid tents/booths equipped with beds/chairs/
working days. The student concerned, after due notice, has 5 stretchers shall be installed in strategic places
working days within which to file a motion for reconsideration where the medical staff and trained Red Cross
with the University President who, within 3 working days from student volunteers can promptly treat patients.
receipt of the motion, shall render a decision which shall be
final and executory. 10.4.3 Should activity participant be injured, the activity
manager must immediately stop the activity and
SECTION 4: Offenses and Penalties protect the injured individual from further injury.
4.1 Academic Offense refers to a violation of any of the prohibited 10.4.4 As much as practicable, first aid treatment shall
acts/omissions that have a direct bearing on the academic be immediately administered only by trained
performance of a student as enumerated in the Student individuals.
Handbook.
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10.1 The safety of the students and everyone participating in 4.2 Cheating refers to any deceitful, fraudulent or dishonest act of
the intramurals, sports and other physically strenuous a student which shows lack of integrity and a disposition to lie,
activities is a paramount responsibility and concern of MUST. betray and violate the truth which includes, but is not limited
to the following:
10.2 Although safety-related problems during said activities
have so far been very seldom, still it is incumbent upon the 4.2.1 Plagiarism or a students unauthorized use of
Activities Chairpersons and every Activity Manager to be intellectual materials or writings (including computer
constantly alert, capable and well-prepared to effectively programs) in ones academic assignment without prior
respond to any critical situation arising from such activities. permission and acknowledging the author/source,
and submitting such materials/writings as though
10.3 Activity Management/Supervision. The Activity Manager they were his/her own.
must be physically present during all activities under his/
her supervision to personally ensure the prevention or 1st Offense 3-day Suspension
prohibition of the following:
2nd Offense Expulsion
10.3.1 Unsafe Props/Equipment. No explosives, highly
inflammable, sharp, pointed, bladed, or thorny
objects shall be allowed as props/equipment in
any activity; 4.2.2 Taking a test/examination in behalf of another
student, in which case both students shall be equally
10.3.2 Extremely Strenuous Physical Exertion. Activities penalized.
like cheer/group/individual choreographic
presentations must not include acrobatic or 1st Offense 3-day Suspension
extremely strenuous physical movements that will
endanger the life and limb of the performers or 2nd Offense Expulsion
spectators;
1st Offense 1-day Suspension 7.2 Non-submission of the documentation reports would
mean non-accreditation of the activity, which may be
2nd Offense 3-day Suspension considered in the SAWS offices decision whether or not
to continue the organizations accreditation.
3rd Offense Expulsion
4.3.3 submit a mid-year and year-end evaluation to the 4.3.1.2 Entering the campus under the influence of
SAWS; prohibited drugs/controlled substances, such
as shabu, marijuana, rugby, cocaine.
4.3.4 the moderator with the organization president/
head, is directly responsible for seeing to it 1st Offense Expulsion
that all members of the organization under his/
her guidance shall observe discipline and proper
behavior, particularly during general assemblies, 4.3.1.3 Vandalism. It is the intentional act of making
acquaintance parties, intramurals, and other large, dirty or unsightly, of damaging or destroying
public gatherings in the campus; and any property of the University by scratching,
defacing, writing, sketching or scribbling
4.3.5 shall act as signatory of official documents
graffiti through the use of marking pens, spray-
and transactions of the organization. As such,
paint, coloring fluids, corrosive chemicals,
moderators shall supervise the entire activities of
and by any other means. The act results
the organizationdirectly under him/her, which are
in serious physical damage to government
approved by competent university authority.
property, including financial, logistics and
opportunity losses to the University.
4.3.1.8 Willfully disturbing and disrupting classes, 3.1.3 Must have comply with the school residency
meetings, general assemblies, acquaintance requirement of two (2) semesters prior to the
parties, symposia and other school activities candidacy. Elected students who will be graduating
by rude, noisy, unruly, scandalous or violent during his/her last term/semester of office are not
behavior. eligible to be elected as Treasurer or President
and must not be enrolled On-the-Job Training
1st Offense 3-day Suspension (OJT) or Student Teaching (ST). Any officer who is
on probation status shall no longer be eligible for
2nd Offense Expulsion candidacy for the next year.
1.4.1.1 Concept paper (goals, aims) of the 2nd Offense 3-day Suspension
organization;
3rd Offense Expulsion
1.4.1.2 List of officers and members;
1.4.1.5 Proposed plan of activities for the current 2nd Offense 3-day Suspension
school year which must include:
3rd Offense Expulsion
(i) training in individual & social
responsibility/moral spiritual values for
the members for at least one training
for each semester; and 4.3.2.8 Gambling in the school premises.
1.4.2 Renewal
4.3.2.12 Intentionally altering the indicators, guides, and 1.1.2 Review, recommend approval or disapproval to the Vice President
instructions of a practical examination (e.g., for Student Affairs the activities/programs/ projects of student
transferring the tags/pins in a dissection specimen organizations;
in Anatomy) to confuse, mislead or irritate the
students and teacher.
1st Offense Reprimand 1.2 The SAWS Directors authority to revoke an organizations Certificate of
Accreditation for cause may initially be appealed by the organization concerned
2nd Offense 3-day Suspension to the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and to the Office of the
University President whose decision shall be final and executory.
3rd Offense Expulsion
1st Offense Reprimand 1.4 Requirements for accreditation or renewal of accreditation which are to
be submitted every opening of the school-year are as follows:
2nd Offense 3-day Suspension
A student may file a complaint against a faculty at the Office of the Student
Affairs and Welfare Services by filling up the complaint form. The complaint shall
contain the name of the faculty complained of and the reasons for the complaint.
The complaint shall be acted upon accordingly and shall follow due process.