TCA CODE TAU CODE

BOOK IV BOOK IV
STUDENT AFFAIRS
CHAPTER I. ACADEMIC CONCERNS CHAPTER I. STUDENT WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
This section refers to services, rules, regulations, and procedure to ensure the welfare
and development of students in the University. The University is mandated by the government
through the Education Act of 1982 and the CHED Memorandum Order Number 9, series of
2013 to offer services for student welfare and development and to institutionalize other services
for the benefit of students.
ARTICLE 1. ACADEMIC MATTERS ARTICLE 1. GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES
Section 1. Calendar Section 1. Goals and Objectives

1.1 The academic year shall be in accordance with the The goals and objectives of the Guidance and Counseling Unit are:
calendar issued by the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED), the details thereof prepared 1.1. to assist the students, achieve their maximum potential by developing self-
by the Office of Admission and Registration. awareness and self- direction;

1.2 Each semester shall consist of at least 18 weeks. 1.2. to make channels available in optimizing the students capabilities for
Classes during the summer session shall be achievement; and
equivalent to one semester.
1.3. to assist the students in making satisfactory adjustment in every phase of
1.3 All class hours lost due to fortuitous events such endeavor and in reaching responsible decisions in academic, personal and social
as typhoons, floods and earthquakes shall be areas of their lives.
made up for.
Section 2. Schedule of Classes Section 2. Services

2.1 Schedule of classes shall be prepared by the In pursuit of the goals and objectives, the guidance, counseling, and testing units provide the
Institute Deans in accordance with the following services:
academic calendar in consultation with the
Director of Admission and approved by the Vice President 2.1. Guidance Service. This refers to a set of services using an integrated approach
for Academic Affairs. to the development of well-functioning individuals primarily by helping the students
to utilize their potentials to the fullest.
2.2 No faculty member shall change the schedule of
classes, mid-term and final examinations and 2.2. Counseling. This is a process whereby an individual and/or group intervention is
consultation hours without permission from the designed to facilitate positive change in students behavior, feelings, and attitude.
Institute Dean.
2.3. Appraisal. This refers to the gathering of information about students through the
use of psychological tests and non-psychometric devices.

2.4. Follow-up. This is a process of systematic monitoring to determine the

effectiveness of guidance activities, in general, and placement in particular.

2.5. Referral. This refers to the coordination with multi-disciplinary team of specialists
to ensure that special needs of students are met.

2.6. Individual Inventory. It is a file which contains the individual records of the
students which includes the cumulative record, psychological test results taken,
counseling visits, and other pertinent information about the student.

2.7. Information. The data that provide an updated array of educational, vocational and
personal-social materials which can be useful to the students as in the conduct of
orientations, seminars, workshops, and jobs fair.

2.8. Career Guidance. It is the assistance provided for vocational and occupational
fitness and employment.
Section 3. Class Size

3.1. The standard class size for laboratory classes

shall be 25 students and 40 students for lecture
classes. Deviations from the above standards
shall be subject to the approval of the VP-AA upon the
recommendation of the Institute Dean concerned.

3.2. No class shall be divided without prior approval of

the Institute Dean.

3.3. Classes may be fused for valid reasons, provided

that class size does not exceed the maximum and
provided further, that fusing the classes does not
create conflict with students schedule in other subjects.
Section 4. Suspension of Classes

4.1 Classes in the College shall not be suspended by

the Dean without authority from the College President
except in case of fortuitous events, for which a report
shall be submitted by the former. Orders and other
issuances from the CHED and other lawful
authorities/offices concerning suspension of
classes should guide the College President in ordering
suspension of classes and its effect on the faculty and
personnel.
ARTICLE 2. CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT
3.1. The University, through the Guidance, Counseling, and Testing Unit (GCTU), shall
provide career guidance for students and graduates.

3.2. The unit shall offer services and activities to students toward reaching wise career
decisions and realistic career plans. These include informational and career
planning workshops, seminars, and consultations.

3.3. The OSSD team of guidance counselors assists the freshmen in the proper
selection of academic programs through individual appraisal.

3.4. In coordination with External Linkages and International Affairs (ELIA), alumni
affairs office and the colleges concerned, the GCTU shall assist in establishing
linkages with external agencies which will serve as avenues for OJT/Practicum
and internship of students as well as employment of graduates.
 3.5. The OSSD, in coordination with other concerned offices, shall conduct jobs fair
and placement activities with government and private institutions/agencies to help
graduating students/graduates find appropriate employment opportunities.
ARTICLE 3. STUDENT HOUSING
Section 1. The goals and objectives of the Student Housing Unit are:

1.1. to provide adequate housing facilities for resident and transient students of the
University;

1.2. to ensure the safety and security of students residing within and outside of the
University; and

1.3. to regulate privately-owned and managed boarding houses in coordination with

the Local Government Unit (LGU).

Section 2. Dormitory Accommodation

2.1. All students seeking accommodation in the University dormitories shall apply for
admission with the dormitory in charge.

2.2. Dormitory accommodation shall be made available to all students, irrespective of

socio-economic status, religious affiliation, sex, age, physical disability and
ethnicity.

2.3. For as long as the space is sufficient, priority shall be given to freshmen and
those coming from far places.

2.4. Transient accommodation in the dormitories is allowed for students who wish to
stay in the dormitory for a short period of time (maximum of three days) due to
school activities and other exigencies subject to availability of room/bed space.

2.5. Transient accommodation in the dormitories should be coordinated with the

dormitory in charge two working days before the intended stay.
SECTION 3. DORMITORY FEES

3.1. Dormitory fees for the duration of the whole semester shall be paid in
the following schedule:

50% - upon enrollment

25% - before midterm examination
25% - before final examination

3.2. Dormitory fee for transient accommodation shall be paid in full upon
application;

3.3. Payments of all dormitory fees shall be transacted at the Cashiers

Office of the University; and

3.4. Dormitory fees shall be determined by the Administration.

Section 4. Student Housing Personnel

4.1. The Student Housing Unit shall be headed by the Chief to be designated by
the Director of the Office of Student Services and Development and approved
by the University President.

4.2. The dormitories shall be supervised by a dormitory manager to be assisted by

house parents and other personnel necessary for the upkeep of the dormitory
facilities.

4.3. The dormitory manager has the following duties:

4.3.1. oversee the operation of both the ladies and mens dormitories;
4.3.2. recommend the approval of applications for dormitory
accommodation;
4.3.3. implement the rules and regulations of the dormitories;
4.3.4. recommend policies for the improvement of dormitory processes
and systems;
4.3.5. render monthly accomplishment report relative to dormitory
operations to the Chief of the Student Housing Unit (SHU) and the
Director of the Office of Student Services and Development
(OSSD);
4.3.6. inform the Chief of the SHU and Director of OSSD of any
emergency issues and incidents relative to dormitory operations;
4.3.7. prepare work and financial plan and project procurement plan for
the dormitories; and
4.3.8. perform other duties and functions as may be assigned by
authorities.

4.4. The house parent has the following duties:

4.4.1. oversee the operations of the dormitory where he/she is assigned;

4.4.2. assist the dormitory manager in the implementation of dormitory
rules and regulations;
4.4.3. inform the dormitory manager of any emergency issues and
incidents regarding the dormitory he/she supervises;
4.4.4. render accomplishment report to the dormitory manager relative to
the operations of the dormitory he/she supervises;
4.4.5. account all occupants; and
4.4.6. perform other duties as may be assigned by authorities.
Section 5. Dormitory Rules and Regulations

5.1. Dormitory occupants are required to observe rules and regulations

promulgated by the competent authority concerned.

5.2. Incidence of illness must be immediately brought to the attention of the

dormitory management.

5.3. The following are strictly prohibited in the dormitory premises:

5.3.1. gambling;
5.3.2 stealing;
5.3.3 possession of deadly weapon;
5.3.4. possession and taking of alcoholic drinks and prohibited drugs;
5.3.5 smoking;
5.3.6. vandalism;
5.3.7. unauthorized use of electrical connections;
5.3.8. public disturbance and other nuisances;
5.3.9. keeping of pets;
5.3.10. bullying;
5.3.11 infliction of physical harm; and
5.3.12. conduct of unauthorized activities.

Note: Sanctions for any violations of the rules mentioned above shall follow
those listed under Book IV, Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 3 if applicable.
In cases where the rules in the aforementioned provisions do not apply,
special rules and regulations shall be promulgated by dormitory
authorities in consultation with dormitory occupants and approval of
University authorities.

5.4. Residents shall not be allowed/permitted to transfer occupancy from one room
to another without approval from the dormitory management.

5.5. Visitors are not allowed to stay overnight in dormitories without permission
from the dormitory manager.

5.6. Residents shall observe:

5.6.1. cleanliness/orderliness;
5.6.2. study hours;
5.6.3. curfew hours;
5.6.4. visiting hours;
5.6.5. furlough/permit to stay-out; and
5.6.6. proper use of dormitory facilities.
 5.7 For violations of the rules mentioned above, a resident may lose his/her
privilege to stay in the dormitory.
Section 6. Dormitory Activities

6.1. Residents shall be required to render periodic general cleaning and mass
work.

6.2. Residents shall plan and participate actively in socio-cultural and recreational
activities.

6.3. Orientation meeting / group guidance activities shall be regularly conducted

by the dormitory staff in coordination with the OSSD.

6.4. Dormitories may hold an open house once a year.

ARTICLE 4. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Section 1. Goals

The goals and objectives of the Student Organizations and Discipline Unit are:

1.1. to enhance the growth of students as individuals and members of academic

community by encouraging the formation of different student clubs and
organizations within the University;

1.2. to complement the academic and curricular growth and development of the
students through various students projects and activities; and

1.3. to instill leadership and discipline among students and various organizations
operating within the University.
Section 2. Services

In pursuit of the goals and objectives, the Student Organizations and Discipline Unit
provides the following services:

2.1. accredits student organizations every school year;

2.2. monitors the projects and activities of the different accredited student clubs
and organizations, the College Student Councils and the Supreme Student
Council;

2.3. implements rules and regulations governing student organizations;

2.4. facilitates meetings, joint activities, and exchange of ideas among student
organizations;

2.5. endorses student requests for the conduct of organizational activities;

 2.6. endorses student requests for funding and the use of University facilities; and

2.7. recommends university-wide activities geared towards the wholesome

development of students mentally, physically, emotionally, socially,
spiritually and morally.
Section 3. Accreditation and Recognition of Student Services

3.1. Any group of at least fifteen (15) students may apply for accreditation, provided
that the following requirements are submitted to the OSSD through the
Student Organizations and Discipline Unit in duplicate at least three (3) weeks
after the start of the school year:

3.1.1. letter of application to be filed at the OSSD accompanied by the

following:

3.1.1.1 organizations goals and objectives;

3.1.1.2 list of officers of the organization with their corresponding
specimen signatures, academic programs, and ID pictures;
3.1.1.3 list of members of the student organization with their
corresponding signatures and academic programs;
3.1.1.4 constitution and by-laws of the organization;
3.1.1.5 plans/activities/projects with tentative schedule, venue, and
budgetary estimates.

3.1.2 for renewal of accreditation, accomplishment report including financial

statement duly attested by the SO President and faculty adviser.

3.2. Membership in organizations shall be limited to bona fide students of the

University;

3.3. For fraternities and sororities, freshman college students and all high school
students are prohibited in joining;

3.4. A student organization that violates its own statement of purpose, constitution
and by-laws, or fails to comply with University policies, rules, and regulations
is liable to revocation of its accreditation and/or renewal of accreditation
subject to the observance of due process; and

3.5. A student organization with officers or members subjected to disciplinary

action shall be automatically disqualified in the annual selection of outstanding
student organization award.
Section 4. Constitution and By-Laws

All student organizations shall have a constitution and by-laws drafted and ratified by the
members and approved by the University President upon the recommendation of the Director of
Student Services and Development. No student organization shall be allowed to function in the
University without a duly approved constitution and by-laws.
Section 5. The Faculty Adviser

1.1. Each student organization shall have a faculty adviser(s), the number of which
is a prerogative of the officers. The faculty adviser(s) must occupy a
permanent plantilla position in the University at the time of his/her acceptance
of the responsibility and shall be under the supervision of the Chief of the
Student Organizations and Discipline Unit.

1.2. The Director of Student Services and Development confirms the faculty
adviser(s) upon the recommendation of the organization and endorsement of
the Chief of Student Organizations and Discipline Unit.

1.3. The adviser(s) must attend all approved meetings and activities of the
organization especially in cases of overnight and off-campus activities. Failure
of the adviser(s) to attend in any overnight or off-campus activity of the
organization disqualifies the organization in the annual selection of
outstanding student organization award. The culpability of the faculty
adviser(s) shall be determined through due process.

1.4. The faculty adviser(s) guides in the planning of activities for the organization.

1.5. The adviser(s) should ensure the safety of all members of the organization
and all others who may be involved in any of the approved activities.
Section 6. Pledge of Commitment

The faculty adviser and the elected President of the student organization, together with the
Director of Student Services and Development shall sign a Pledge of Commitment which aims to
solicit the cooperation of the student organization in carrying out the mission of the University and
the government. This will be required from the student organization before the Certificate of
Accreditation is awarded.
Section 7. Student Activities

7.1. Only accredited student organizations, campus publications, student councils,

and class organizations are allowed to conduct approved activities using the
facilities of the University.

7.2. Any accredited student organization shall not be permitted to have their
activities two weeks before midterm or final examination.

7.3. The student government and other accredited student organizations may hold
literary, musical, sociocultural program, debate, or discussion on some public
issues, provided however, that such events follow the calendar of activities of
the University.

7.4. Faculty advisers must always be present in every activity undertaken by the
organization. In the absence of the adviser, no activity is allowed.

7.5. Activities like parties, picnics, initiation, induction ceremonies, and

organizational meetings held outside the school campus are not allowed.

7.6. Off-campus activities of students, whether organizational activities or not, shall

be subject to existing rules and regulations promulgated by higher authorities.

7.7. Civic action, development activities/projects done off-campus endorsed by the

adviser(s) may be allowed on a case to case basis upon the recommendation
of the Director of Student Services and Development, Deans of Colleges, and
the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and approval of the University
President. Accomplished parental consent forms are required.

7.8. No campus activity shall be scheduled on a Saturday or Sunday except on

highly meritorious cases recommended by the Director of Student Services
and Development and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

7.9. No off-campus activity, no matter how meritorious, shall be done on a

Saturday or Sunday except those that are sanctioned by the University
President.

An extra-curricular activity shall not be a cause for exemption from attending regular classes,
unless authorized by the College Dean concerned, OSSD Director, and Vice President for
Academic Affairs.
Section 8. Entering the School Campus after School Hours, During Weekends and Holidays

8.1. Students may be allowed to enter/stay in the school campus after school hours
but not beyond 9:00 p.m., provided a written permission is secured from the
VPAA upon the recommendation of the Dean of the College concerned and
with the supervision of a faculty adviser. For activities involving students from
different Colleges, permission shall be secured from the VPAA upon the
recommendation of the Director of Student Services and Development.
 8.2. Student athletes, members of the Performing Guild, and members of the TAU
Chorale may be allowed to practice in the school campus after school hours,
provided that a written permission is secured from VPAA and recommended
by the Director of Sports and Sociocultural Development.

8.3. A letter of request indicating the names of students, nature of activity to be

undertaken, and the venue of the activity signed by the adviser/faculty
concerned should be presented to the school authority concerned.

8.4. Upon entrance, the student/s must surrender his/her ID to the guard on duty
and must log on the guards record book indicating his/her name, student
number, course and year level, purpose, time in, time out, and signature.

8.5. Officers of the SSC and College Student Council (CSC), staff of the student
publications, members of the performing guild, chorale, and varsity players
may be allowed to stay overnight in the school campus provided that a request
shall be approved by the VPAA upon the recommendation of the Director of
Student Services and Development.

8.6. Any accredited student organization may be permitted to have an overnight

socialization, literary, musical, or socio-cultural programs, provided that such
activities shall be held earlier than two weeks before a major examination and
is approved by the VPAA upon the recommendation of the Director of Student
Services and Development.

8.7. Excluding curricular activities such as NSTP and similar activities scheduled
during Saturdays, no campus activity shall be scheduled on a Saturday,
Sunday, and/or holiday except on highly meritorious cases and are approved
by the VPAA upon the recommendation of the Director of Student Services
and Development.

A written report of any incident of violation of these policies shall be submitted to the Director of
Student Services and Development for proper disposition.
Section 9. Posting of Announcements

9.1. Postings include notices of organizational meetings, announcements,

messages, streamers and the like, provided, they are not contrary to law
and/or any school policy.

9.2. All postings shall have the approval stamp which bears the expiration date and
the signature of the Chair of the Committee on Publication and Public Affairs
(CPPA) or his authorized representative.

9.3. The standard duration of all postings is two (2) weeks. Posters and
announcements should be removed the following day after consummation/end
of the activity/affair by the concerned entity (sponsoring organization/office).

9.4. Posters and announcements by student organizations shall be posted only in

 the designated bulletin boards of each organization. Posting on walls is strictly
not allowed.

9.5. The CPPA has the right to remove posters and announcements without its
approval and those posted at unauthorized areas.

9.6. The use of cloth streamers or tarpaulins should also bear the stamp of CPPA.
The standard duration of this type of posting is fourteen (14) days only, except
for very important announcements.

9.7. The CPPA has the right to deny/disapprove request for posting on the ground
that the requesting organization/entity has previously violated the
aforementioned rules and regulations. Requests may be granted or approved
upon giving assurance not to violate the rules and regulations again.

The CPPA and the University Administration have the right to remove posted materials to give
way to emergency and/or very important notices/announcements from the University and
local/national government.
Section 10. Fund Raising Activities

10.1. Only duly accredited student organizations are allowed to conduct fund-
raising activities by filing a formal letter of request to the University President
through the Director of Student Services and Development. The letter should
include:

10.1.1. Nature and purpose of the activity;

10.1.2. Date/s, time, and venue of the activity;
10.1.3. Permit from DSWD in case the fund-raising activity is conducted
outside the University;
10.1.4. Manner in which the fund raised shall be used; and
10.1.5. The names of the members/officers directly in-charge of the fund-
raising activity in any given period.

10.2. The letter of request shall be filed two weeks before the activity.

10.3. In case of raffle draw in the campus, the following rules shall govern the
activity:

10.3.1. The application to conduct a raffle draw for fund-raising shall be

accompanied by a permit issued by the DSWD subject to
limitations under Section 10.1.3 of Section 10 of this Article.
10.3.2. The application shall indicate the object to be offered, the number
and price per ticket, the drawing time and place, and the manner
in which the proceeds will be utilized; and
 10.3.3. The prizes in the raffle draw shall be displayed at some central
places in the campus and list of winners must be conspicuously
placed and widely publicized outside the campus.

10.4. All student organizations shall be allowed only one (1) major fund-raising
activity every semester; and

10.5. Every organization granted permission to hold fund-raising shall file a

financial report to the Office of Student Services and Development within
two (2) weeks after the activity.
Section 11. Use of University Facilities

11.1. The use of University facilities shall have prior approval from the University
President or any of his authorized representatives through the Director of
Student Services and Development subject to the availability of the facilities.

11.2. Only accredited Student Organizations are entitled to use all available
facilities.

11.3. Rentals on the use of University facilities may be required for fund-raising
activities, the rate of which shall be determined by the Office of Auxiliary
Services.

The officers and faculty advisers of the organization shall be accountable for the
damages of University properties and facilities incurred during such student activity.
Section 12. Student Assemblies

12.1. A student assembly shall mean any rally, demonstration, march, parade,
procession, convocation, seminar, workshop, or any other form of meeting
or mass action by students within the premises of the school for such
purposes as the discussion of issues, presentation of a cause, expression
of an opinion or petition for redress of grievances.

12.2. As a matter of principle, the University shall uphold the students rights to
peaceful assembly and petition the lawful school authorities for redress of
their grievances, provided however, that the exercise of such rights shall be
within the bounds of law, public policy, and acceptable customs and
traditions.

12.3. The University shall give the students freedom to allow discussion of ideas
and exercise of free speech as long as the exercise by persons of their right
to free speech does not disturb, prevent or otherwise infringe upon the
exercise of other peoples rights to engage in their respective studies, work,
or other peaceful and lawful activities.
12.4. Student assemblies may be held within the campus or outside of it provided,
however, that pertinent provisions under this Section on the holding of such
assemblies shall be adhered to.

12.5. Before any student assembly is held or announced, a written permit must be
secured by the sponsoring recognized student organization at least five (5)
school days before the assembly from the Office of the Vice President for
Academic Affairs upon the recommendation of the Director of Student
Services and Development.

12.6. The application of a permit must include the following:

12.6.1. Name of the sponsoring organization;

12.6.2. Name and signature of the president of the recognized
organization noted by the adviser;
12.6.3. Date, time, and duration of the assembly;
12.6.4. Place of assembly;
12.6.5. Estimated number of participants; and
12.6.6. Name/s of invited speakers, if any.

12.7. In cases of academic seminars, workshops, and fora, a permit shall be

secured from the concerned officials. It must be channeled through the
Director of Student Services and Development. It shall be filed not less than
five (5) school days prior to the holding of the proposed activity.

12.8. If the student mass action within the campus is for redress of grievances
against school authorities or school policies, all peaceful means in the form
of genuine dialogue must have been resorted to prior to the application of a
permit for student assembly. If the application for a permit is denied, the
OSSD Director should inform the applicants of the reason for denial. In this
case, an appeal may be forwarded to the President of the University.

12.9. Before a permit for mass action or academic student assembly is granted,
to ensure a peaceful assembly, the student leaders and advisers must agree
to adopt the following measures:

12.9.1. police the ranks of the participants;

12.9.2. properly coordinate with the school officials (Director of
Student Services and Development, security guards, etc.)
12.9.3. ensure that no person in the student assembly molests,
intimidates or threatens any other person in the school
community, or interferes in the exercise by others of their right
 to engage in their respective studies, work, or other peaceful
and lawful activities;
12.9.4. see to it that no educational functions of the school are in any
way disturbed, distracted, or interrupted;
12.9.5. see to it that no student under the influence of liquor or
prohibited drugs enter the school campus and participates in
the assembly;
12.9.6. be accountable to the damage of school facilities due to
misuse or abuse during the conduct of the assembly; and
12.9.7. conduct student assemblies within the bounds of law, school
rules and regulations including the laws of libel and sedition.

12.10. In cases where the student mass action is intended for petition for redress
of grievances, the student organization sponsoring such mass action shall
submit the application for permit which includes the following:

12.10.1. a position paper indicating therein the issues to be discussed,

the subject/s of the grievances and proposed remedies,
solutions, or actions to be undertaken by concerned
authorities for the settlement of the grievance;
12.10.2. a structure of the negotiating panel identifying the names of
the members therein;

12.11. Upon the receipt of the above, the Director of Student Services and
Development shall refer the matter to the University President for the
designation of a negotiating panel. Such panel shall include the Director of
Student Services and Development, the Dean or Department Head where
the subject of grievance is found and another member of the Administrative
Council. The student organization may suggest the inclusion of a member
of the academic community who is acceptable to them as a member of the
negotiating panel of the University;

12.12. The negotiating panel of both sides shall strive to settle the grievance filed
with utmost objectivity and impartiality to the end that no injustice to either
party will be committed. Rules and procedures in the dialogue held by the
negotiating panels shall be established by said panels earlier than the date
of the student mass action;

12.13. The creation of the negotiating panel shall be done within the prescribed
period for the issuance of the permit for student mass action;

12.14. If a satisfactory solution to both parties is not reached then the matter shall
be submitted to arbitration at the request of either party by one arbitrator
who is mutually acceptable to the parties. The arbitrator shall decide on
 the grievances based on a written report submitted by both parties and
after hearing their sides. In reaching a decision, the arbitrator shall be
guided and shall apply existing laws or arguments if any, regulations,
applicable jurisprudence, the evidence presented or that which may be
taken judicial notice of the established principles of equity;

12.15. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties
subject to limitations provided by existing laws, rules, and regulations;

12.16. Should the grievance or complaint not be settled by the above procedures,
only then may either party pursue such other actions as may be allowed
by law;

12.17. The Public Assembly Act of 1985 and other pertinent laws shall govern
activities conducted in public places which include highways, boulevards,
avenues, roads, streets, bridges or other thoroughfares, parks, plaza,
square, and/or any open space of public ownership where the people are
allowed access. The following procedures shall be adhered to:

12.17.1.A written permit secured from the Office of the Mayor shall be
required for any student leader/s to organize and hold public
assembly in a public place;
12.17.2. In securing permit, the name of the University must not be
used unless permitted by school authorities; and
12.17.3. The application which is in writing shall be filed to the Office of
the Mayor at least five (5) working days before the scheduled
public assembly or as may be provided by the municipal rules
and regulations.
ARTICLE 5. SPORTS AND SOCIOCULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Section 1. Goals and Objectives

The goals and objectives of the Sports and Sociocultural Development Office are:

1.1. to assist in the total development of students through activities designed for
the wise use of leisure time; and

1.2. to promote the development of self-confidence, sportsmanship, social, and

cultural growth of students.
Section 2. Functions

The Sports and Sociocultural Development Office shall have the following functions:

2.1. plans and conducts recreational activities;

 2.2. manages and offers sports, cultural, and recreational facilities;

2.3. coordinates social and cultural presentations;

2.4. organizes performing arts groups;

2.5. recommends scholars under the sports and socio-cultural scholarship

programs; and

2.6. initiates/stages exhibit and competitions.

Section 3. Sports clinic shall be held for sports enthusiasts upon the sponsorship of any office
or student organization.
Section 4. The University shall support the maintenance of recreational facilities for outdoor and
indoor games.
Section 5. There shall be sound competitions/sports fest in outdoor/indoor games facilitated by
the OSSCD.
Section 6. University Intramural shall be a regular activity.
Section 7. All students are required to attend during intramural.
ARTICLE 6. FOOD SERVICES
Section 1. Goals and Objectives

The goals and objectives of the Food Services Unit are:

1.1. to provide nutritious and reasonably priced food to students, employees,

faculty, University officials, and guests; and

1.2. to ensure a variety of food available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
of students and employees of the University.
Section 2. Functions

The Food Services Unit shall have the following functions:

2.1. provide safe drinking facilities to students in specific places of activities;

2.2. provide catering services through University canteen and other various food
stalls within the campus;

2.3. monitor, evaluate, and regulate the quality and cost of food and services by
private groups operating within the University campus; and

2.4. regulate privately-owned canteens outside the campus in coordination with

the LGUs.
ARTICLE 7. MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES
Section 1. Goals and Objectives

The goals and objectives of the Medical and Dental Services Unit are:

1.1. to provide primary health care to students, faculty, and staff; and

to ensure a healthy working environment for students, faculty and staff of the University.
Section 2. Services

The Medical and Dental Unit of the University provides the following services:

2.1. free consultation;

2.2. free physical and medical examination;
2.3. free dental examination, prophylaxis, and extraction;
2.4. free dispensary treatments;
2.5. case referrals to hospitals; and
2.6. medical examinations to prospective freshman students.
Section 3. Health Examination

3.1. All students shall undergo annual physical and medical examinations to
determine their physical fitness;

3.2. The University physician may not recommend for admission those students
with active contagious diseases;

3.3. The Medical and Dental Services Unit maintains and protects the general
health of students and the entire University population and gives first aid
treatments;

3.4. The Medical and Dental Services Unit shall provide a year-round schedule
for physical and medical check-up of students; and

In coordination with other agencies, the Medical and Dental Services Unit shall render referral
service to students immediately in need of serious medical attention.
Section 4. Environmental Sanitation

4.1. The Medical and Dental Services Unit takes care of the supervision of
campus sanitation, waste management, prevention and control of
communicable diseases, and conducts health education; and

4.2. It shall be the responsibility of each student to ensure the maintenance of

sanitation in the use of school facilities.
ARTICLE 8. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SERVICES
Section 1. The University provides opportunities for foreign students to enroll in the different
programs offered therein, provided that such foreign students comply with the rules
and regulations set by the Commission on Higher Education, the University, and other
government agencies.
Section 2. Foreign students are given option by the University to stay in University dormitories
or to stay outside the University. However, the University has the responsibility to
recommend accredited boarding houses and/or apartments where such foreign
students are safe and secure.
Section 3. The Director of the External Linkages and International Affairs shall serve as the
liaison officer who will assist foreign students with government agencies like CHED,
Department of Foreign Affairs, and Bureau of Immigration.
Section 4. All foreign students shall be required to follow the rules and regulations for students
at the University.
Section 5. Foreign students are required to participate in all student activities of the University
except in cases where they will be excused in participating in such activities. In this
case, a written request by the foreign student concerned should be approved by the
VPAA upon the recommendation of the Director of Student Services and
Development.
Section 6. The Office of Student Services and Development shall be responsible in assisting
foreign students with their non-academic needs. The OSSD is responsible in
developing the following:

6.1. a special student services and development program that specifically caters
to the needs of foreign students; and

6.2. a code of conduct that will govern foreign students while they are inside the
country in compliance with prescribed rules and regulations.
Section 7. The Office of Admission and Registration Services shall be responsible to assist
foreign students with their academic needs in coordination with the Deans concerned
and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Section 8. A quota shall be set by the University in admitting foreign students considering local
and national security in accordance with prescribed rules and regulations. Such
quota shall be based on a ratio between foreign and local students approved by the
Board of Regents of the University.
Section 9. Fees for foreign students shall be set by the University administration taking into
consideration the different guidelines set by the government and the Board of
Regents of the University.
ARTICLE 9. STUDENT WELFARE AND BENEFITS

The Student Scholarship, and Study Grants-in-Aid Program aim to provide scholarship and
other forms of study grants to deserving and qualified students within the context of the institutional
goals and capabilities.

The Scholarship and Student Assistantship Unit prepares the necessary forms and sets the
dates for filing of application for scholarships and study grants/aids.
Section 1. Scholarships

1.1. General Provisions

Except otherwise specifically provided, all scholarships shall be governed by

the following general provisions:

1.1.1. a scholar must have a minimum of load of 15 units prior to and during
the semester where the scholarship is applied except;
1.1.2. the General Weighted Average (GWA) of a scholar must be 2.5 or better;
1.1.3. he/she must not obtain a conditional (4), incomplete (INC), or failing
grade (5) in any subject he/she enrolled; and
1.1.4. he/she must be of good moral character and not subjected to any
disciplinary action by school authorities.

1.2. Entrance scholarship

Entrance Scholarships consisting of full free tuition fees for valedictorians,

50% free tuition fee for salutatorians, and 25% free tuition fees for honorable
mention shall be granted for their first semester of enrollment in the University.
This financial grant shall be availed by the incoming freshmen provided that:

1.2.1. they are graduates of public/private or government- recognized high

schools;
1.2.2. they are members of graduating classes of at least thirty (30) students
and they can present certifications by their principals to this effect; and
1.2.3. they satisfy the University entrance requirements in the course they wish
to enroll.

1.3. Academic Scholarships provided are categorized as follows:

1.3.1. Full Academic Scholarship consists of full free tuition for one
semester, shall be enjoyed by all students who obtained an average of
1.25 or better of an academic load of at least 18 units with no grade of
4 and/or 5.0 in any subject;

1.3.2. Partial Academic Scholarship consists of one-half free tuition fee for
one semester shall be enjoyed by all students who obtained an average
grade of 1.26 to 1.75 during the preceding semester of academic load
of at least 18 units with no grade of 4 and/or 5.0 in any subject.
Section 2. Private Scholarships

Private scholarships shall be made available to students in cooperation with private

individuals, institutions, and agencies.

2.1. The Scholarship and Student Assistantship Unit (SSAU) shall solicit and
establish linkages with private agencies, institutions, and individuals for the
purpose of offering scholarship for students.

2.2. The unit shall announce available private scholarship to students including
qualifications, requirements, and benefits in order to give equal chances to all
students.

2.3. Qualifications, requirements, benefits, and conditions for continuity of such

private scholarships shall be determined by the Memorandum of Agreement
jointly signed by benefactors and the University President.

2.4. Applications for private scholarships shall be screened by the SSAU and
endorsed for approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Section 3. Student Assistantship

Student assistantship shall be made available to qualified students every semester /

summer in accordance with COA rules and regulations.

3.1. Upon application for assistantship, a student:

3.1.1. must have no grade of 5.0 or Inc. in the previous semester;

3.1.2. must be finally recommended for assistantship by the office in need
and be approved by the Vice President for Finance and
Administration; and
3.1.3. must have at least 10 vacant hours per week.

3.2. In addition to the regular student assistantship program, the University

coordinates with the Department of Labor and Employment in offering the
Special Program of Employment of Students (SPES) subject to applicable
rules and regulations of the said government agency.
Section 4. Study Grants

4.1. Study grants/aids shall be awarded to deserving students upon approval of

the application.

4.2. Study grants/aids shall not include entrance and diploma fees.

4.3. All recipients of study grants/aids shall pass, as a requirement, all the courses
they are enrolled in during the period that they enjoy the grant / aid.

4.4. Study grants shall be awarded to the following during the semester of year
that they hold said positions:

4.4.1. SSC and CSC Officers

SSC President 100% free tuition fee
SSC Vice President 80% free tuition fee
Other SSC Officer 70% free tuition fee
CSC Chairman 80% free tuition fee
CSC Vice Chairman 70% free tuition fee
CSC Councilor, 60% free tuition fee
Secretary, and Treasurer

Note: All grantees must have at least a GWA of 2.50 with no

failing grade or INC in all the subjects enrolled.

4.4.2. Officers of the TAU-ROTC Unit

First Class Cadets 100% free tuition fee
and Cadettes
Second Class Cadets 75% free tuition fee
and Cadettes;

Note: All grantees must have no failing grades in all the subjects
enrolled.

4.4.3. Members of the Performing Guild

Benefits:
100% free tuition fee to senior members
50% free tuition fee to junior members

Note: All grantees must have no failing grade in all subjects enrolled,
must be of good moral character, and must be endorsed by
the Director of Sports and Socio-Cultural Development.

4.4.4. Members of the Official Student Publication Editorial Staff

 Benefits:
Editor-in-Chief 100% free tuition fee
Associate Editor 75% free tuition fee
Managing Editor 50% free tuition fee
Circulation Manager
Section Editors/Correspondents
Literary
Sports
Feature
Filipino
News
Opinion
DevCom
Illustrators
Layout artist
Cartoonist
Photojournalist

Note: All grantees must have no failing grade in all the subjects
enrolled.

4.4.5. Outstanding athletes in the regional and national levels

Benefits:
First place 100% free tuition fee
Second place 50% free tuition fee
Third place 30% free tuition fee

Note: All grantees must have no failing grade in all subjects enrolled
and must be endorsed by the Director of Sports and Socio-
Cultural Development

4.4.6. SK/Barangay Officials and their Dependents (Local Government

Code, Sec. 393, p.4)

SK Chairman/Brgy. Chairman 100% free tuition fee

SK Kagawad/Brgy. Kagawad 50% free tuition fee
Dependent 50% free tuition fee

4.4.7. Children/Dependent of TAU Personnel enrolled in the tertiary level.

Benefits:
First enrolled child/dependent 50% free tuition fee
Next dependents 25% free tuition fee
Note: The TAU employee must be permanent/temporary for one (1)
year and dependent must have no failing grade in all subjects
enrolled.
Section 5. Government Sponsored/Mandated Scholarships, Grants, and Aids

5.1. The University offers and facilitates government mandated scholarships,

grants, and aids.

5.2. The Scholarship and Student Assistantship Unit (SSAU) coordinates with
appropriate government agencies in offering scholarships and grants
sponsored by such agencies.

5.3. The SSAU implements rules and regulations relative to government mandated
and sponsored scholarships and grants.

5.4. The implementation of government scholarship and grants program is subject

to rules and regulations specified in Implementing Rules and Regulations of
such programs.
Section 6. Insurance- The OSSD shall facilitate the annual group insurance of students subject
to the payment of students for such group insurance.
Section 7. Cooperative - Establishments of student cooperative store shall be encouraged to fill
the needs of students for food items, groceries, school supplies, short order snacks
and others.
CHAPTER II. STUDENT GOVERNMENT AND PUBLICATION
ARTICLE 1. STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Section 1. The University recognizes the right of student to govern themselves as a student
body, to be transparent and accountable to their constituents, and to be represented
in various fora where students need to be represented.
Section 2. There shall be a Federated Student Associations whose president shall be their
representative in the University Administrative Council and the Board of Regents.
Section 3. The SSC shall have the following officers:
President
Vice President for Internal Affairs
Vice President for External Affairs
Councilors
One Representative per College
The representative shall be the College Student Council President
Secretary
Sub Secretary
Treasurer
Sub Treasurer
Auditor
Section 4. The affairs of the supreme student council shall be governed by the
Constitution and By-laws promulgated and ratified by the students. Such Constitution and By-
laws should not in any way be contrary to existing school policies, and other rules and
regulations promulgated by duly constituted authorities
Section 5. Two faculty advisers shall be selected by the student officers to guide them in the
affairs of the student council to be confirmed by the Director of Student Services and
Development
Section 6. The Director of Student Services and Development shall serve as the consultant of
the supreme student council
Section 7. In addition to the supreme student council, each College shall have their own student
council whose president shall automatically represent their respective College in the
supreme student council
Section 8. The officers of the College student council shall be the following:
College Student Council President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Councilors
One representative per class and student organization in the College
The class President and organization President shall serve as the representative of the
class/organization to the College student council
Section 9. The affairs of the College student council shall be governed by the Constitution and
By-laws promulgated and ratified by the students in the College. Such Constitution
and By-laws should not in any way be contrary to the supreme student council
Constitution and By-laws, existing school policies, and other rules and regulations
promulgated by duly constituted authorities
Section 10. The SSD Chairman in the in the College shall automatically by one of the faculty
advisers of the College student council. Another faculty adviser shall be chosen by
the College student council. Such advisers shall guide the affairs of the council. The
selection of faculty advisers in the College student council shall be confirmed by the
Dean concerned
Section 11. Each class shall have their own set of officers to run the affairs of the class. The
president of the class shall automatically be the representative of the class in the
College student council
ARTICLE 2. STUDENT PUBLICATION
Section 1. TAU allows student publications in keeping with the students constitutional freedom
of speech and press.
Section 2. All matters governing any kind of student publication shall be covered herein and
governed by pertinent rules and regulations issued by DepEd/CHED and other
authorized agencies.
Section 3. A faculty adviser of the University student publication shall be appointed by the
President upon the recommendation of the Director of Student Services and
Development and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The faculty adviser shall have
the following duties and responsibilities:

3.1. to guide the editorial board in technical matters pertaining to the production of
every issue of the publication;

3.2. to ensure that the articles for publication are not against existing laws,
institutional policies, rules and regulations, public policy, decency, and
customs; and

3.3. to facilitate upgrading of staff through trainings and other forms of enhancement
activities.
Section 4. The University student publication, The Golden Harvest, shall be composed of the
following staff:

Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editor
Managing Editor
Circulation Manager
Section Editors/Correspondents
Literary
Sports
Feature
Filipino
News
Opinion
DevCom
Illustrators
Layout artist
Cartoonist
Photojournalist
CHAPTER III. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
ARTICLE 1. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF STUDENTS
Section 1. Rights

1.1. The right to receive relevant quality education in line with and conducive to their
full development as persons with human dignity;

1.2. The right to freely choose their field of study subject to existing curriculum and
to continue their course up to graduation except in cases of academic
deficiency, or violation of disciplinary regulations;

1.3. The right to school guidance and counseling services for making decisions and
selecting the alternatives in field of work suited to his/her potentials;

1.4. The right to access his/her own school records, the confidentiality of which the
school shall maintain and preserve;

1.5. The right to the issuance of official certificates, diplomas, transcript of records,
grades, transfer credentials and other similar documents;

1.6. The right to publish a student newspaper and similar publication, as well as the
right to invite resource persons during assemblies, symposia and other
activities of similar nature;

1.7. The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions to channels of

communication with appropriate academic and administrative bodies of the
University;

1.8. The right to form, establish, join and participate in organizations and societies
recognized by the school to foster their intellectual, cultural, spiritual and
physical growth and development, or to form, establish, join and maintain
organizations and societies for purposes not contrary to law;

1.9. The right to be free from involuntary contribution, except those approved by
their own organizations or societies; and

1.10. The right to participate in the formulation and development of policies affecting
the school in relation to the locality, region, and the nation through
representation in the appropriate bodies of the school to be determined by the
Governing Board.
Section 2. Duties

All bona fide students of the University shall observe the obligations as citizens mandated
in the New Constitution and those stated under Education Act of 1982 as follows:

2.1. to exert his/her utmost effort to develop his/her potentials for service,
particularly, by undergoing an education suited to his/her abilities, in order that
he/she may become an asset to his/her family and to society;

2.2. to uphold the academic integrity of the University, endeavor to achieve

academic excellence and abide by the rules and regulations governing his/her
academic responsibilities and moral integrity;

2.3. to promote and maintain the peace and tranquility of the University by
observing the rules of discipline and by exerting effort to attain harmonious
relationships with fellow students, the teaching and academic staff and other
personnel;

2.4. to participate actively in civic affairs and in the promotion of the general welfare,
particularly in the social, economic and cultural development of his/her
community and in the attainment of just, compassionate and orderly society;
and

2.5. to exercise his/her rights responsibly in the knowledge that he/she is

answerable for any infringement or violation of the public welfare and the rights
of others.
ARTICLE 2. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
Section 1. General Provisions

1.1. Every student shall obey the laws of the land and the rules, regulations and
norms of conduct promulgated by the University.

1.2. Violations of such rules and regulations shall be subject to disciplinary action
by designated authorities after due process.

1.3. The provisions of this Code shall apply to all bona fide students of the
University, for offenses committed within the University jurisdictions. The
provisions of this Code shall apply whenever applicable, otherwise the laws of
the land shall apply.

1.4. Guidance and counseling shall be provided to all erring students.

1.5. Sanctions to be given to erring students should be restorative rather than

punitive.

1.6. Sanctions to be imposed should not be unjust, cruel and oppressive. A

progressive system of imposing sanctions shall be adopted taking into
consideration the gravity of the offense and aggravating, mitigating and
alternative circumstances attendant thereto.

1.7. No respondent shall be penalized twice for the same act complained of.

1.8. Sanctions may range from warning, reprimand, suspension, dismissal, or in

extreme cases, expulsion. All sanctions shall be given with objectivity and
impartiality to the end that no injustice is committed.

1.9. Respondents in any grievance proceeding are prohibited to commit any hostile
act whether directly or indirectly against the complainant for purposes of
intimidation and/or coercing the latter to withdraw the case. These acts if
committed during pendency of the grievance case and satisfactorily proven
shall be considered as aggravating factors in the imposition of the sanction.
Section 2. Norms of Conduct

For the guidance of all concerned the following norms of conduct and discipline of
students are hereby promulgated:

2.1. Moral Character. A student is imbued with moral character if among other
qualities, he/she:

2.1.1. has learned to act, live and think as a person whose values,
attitudes and convictions are in accord with the Universal Ethical
Norms of High Reasons and accepted values and approved levels
of conduct in the society he/she lives;
2.1.2. is honest to himself/herself, accepting his/her shortcoming, striving
to improve and change;
2.1.3. is fair and just in his/her dealings with others;
2.1.4. lives by the precepts of love, justice, compassion, and concern for
others; and
2.1.5. respects the rights of others as he/she would want his/her own
rights to be respected.

2.2. Personal Discipline. A student is imbued with personal/self-discipline, if

among other qualities, he/she:

2.2.1. devotes himself/herself to the fulfillment of his/her obligations and

considers his/her right as means to or regard for the same;
2.2.2. learns to forego the enjoyment of certain rights and privileges that
others more needy may be benefited and for the greater good of
society;
2.2.3. resolves his/her problems and conflicts without prejudicing others;
2.2.4. is tolerant of others, and humble to accept what is better than
his/hers;
2.2.5. avoids vices such as gambling, drinking liquor, smoking, taking
prohibited drugs;
2.2.6. avoids engaging in illicit relationships, sexual excesses and
aberrations; and
2.2.7. makes right reason guide and control his/her life, actions, and
emotions.

2.3. Civic Consciousness, Nationalism and Patriotism. A student is imbued with

civic consciousness, nationalism and patriotism, if among other qualities,
he/she:

2.3.1. respects duly constituted authorities and obeys laws, rules and
regulations;
 2.3.2. settles disputes, problems, and conflicts according to the norms of
law and society.

2.4. Basic Discipline

At all times, every student must observe/follow/abide by all the laws of the
land and all the policies and regulations adopted by the University. The
investigation, disposition and corresponding sanction on student disciplinary
cases shall follow the procedures set in this Code.

The maintenance of student conduct and discipline is anchored on the

willful acceptance by the student of all policies, rules and regulations prescribed
by the University as signified by his/her enrolment pledge and the guidance and
counseling provided by the faculty who shall be exercising substitute parental
authority.

All school personnel are mandated to enforce and supervise overall

compliance to the Code in their respective areas of responsibility. For the purpose
of implementing University policies, rules and regulations and the provisions of
this Code, the University President, Vice-President(s), Deans, Directors,
Chairpersons, Laboratory School Principal, members of the faculty, administrative
staff and the security force are deemed Agents of Persons in Authority.
Section 3. Grounds for Disciplinary Actions and their Corresponding Sanctions

The following shall be grounds for disciplinary actions and their corresponding sanctions:

3.1. Dishonesty such as the following or any similar act:

3.1.1. Stealing or an attempt thereof

First Offense: restoration of the property or equivalent amount,

reprimand and written apology jointly signed with
parents/guardian

Second Offense: restoration of the property or equivalent amount, plus

fine twice the amount of stolen property and one
semester suspension

Third Offense: restoration of the property or equivalent amount, plus

fine three times the amount of stolen property and
dismissal from the University

3.1.2. Cheating in examinations or any other similar acts such as the following:

3.1.2.1. unauthorized possession of notes or any material relative to the

examination, whether he actually uses them or not;
3.1.2.2. deliberately looking at a neighbors examination papers;
3.1.2.3. copying from or allowing another to copy from ones examination
papers;
3.1.2.4. having somebody else take the examination for another (in which
case both shall be liable hereunder);
3.1.2.5. talking with one another without permission during the
examination; and
3.1.2.6. passing as ones work any assigned report, term paper, case
analysis, reaction paper and the like, when copied from another.

First Offense: sanction ranging from retaking the examination or

submission of another report, term paper and the like
plus reduction of grade to the lowest allowable to
automatic grade of 5.0

Second Offense: automatic grade of 5.0 for the course

Third Offense: automatic grade of 5.0 and suspension for one

semester

3.2. Oppression such as the following or any similar act:

3.2.1. Threatening another with infliction upon his person, honor or property or
 any act amounting to a crime.

First Offense: sanction ranging from one week to two-week

suspension

Second Offense: sanction ranging from two weeks to one-month

suspension

Third Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester

suspension

3.2.2. Direct attack upon the person of any student, member of the faculty,
administration or non-teaching staff or any member of the academic
community.
First Offense: Sanction ranging from two weeks to one-month
suspension
Second Offense: Sanction ranging from one month to one semester
suspension
Third Offense: Sanction ranging from one semester suspension to
dismissal from the University
Note: Direct attack resulting to serious physical injury or death shall be
punishable by dismissal even in the first commission without
prejudice to filing of criminal case to proper court.

3.2.3. Bullying in any form as defined by RA 10627 or the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013
at any place as specified by the same law.
First Offense: Sanction ranging from reprimand to one-week
suspension
Second Offense: Sanction ranging from one week to one-month
suspension
Third Offense: Sanction ranging from one-month suspension to
dismissal from the University
Note: Under special circumstances where bullying resulted in suicide or
any attempt thereof by the victim, the sanction shall be automatic
dismissal from the University without prejudice to filing of criminal
case to proper court.
3.3. Neglect of duty as a student officer such as the following or any similar act:
3.3.1. Unjustifiable frequent absences in authorized meetings of student officers
First Offense: reprimand and written promise
Second Offense: removal from office and disqualification to run for office
for a period of one year from service of sanction
Third Offense: disqualification to run in any student organization in
the University
3.3.2. Negligence in instilling discipline and order in the student organization
where he/she leads
First Offense: reprimand and written promise
Second Offense: removal from office and disqualification to run for office
for a period of one year from service of sanction
Third Offense: disqualification to run in any student organization in
the University
3.4. Misconduct
3.4.1. Deliberate disruption of an academic function or any school activity
First Offense: reprimand to one-week suspension
Second Offense: sanction ranging from one week to one-month
suspension
Third Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester
suspension
3.4.2. Carrying or possession of firearms, deadly weapons, and explosives
(firecracker, hand grenade and other similar objects) within the premises of
the school (covered by the anti-illegal possession of firearms law)
First Offense: sanction ranging from two weeks to one-month
suspension
Second Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester
suspension
Third Offense: sanction ranging from one semester suspension to
dismissal from the University
Note: The sanctions mentioned above are without prejudice to any
sanctions that courts of law may impose in legal proceedings.
3.4.3. Unauthorized possession of and/or drinking of alcoholic beverages within
the school buildings and its immediate premises or in off campus activities
 allowed by the University; or entering or being in the school premises or off-
campus activities in a state of intoxication
First Offense: sanction ranging from one week to one-month
suspension plus reprimand
Second Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester
suspension plus reprimand
Third Offense: sanction ranging from one semester suspension to
dismissal from the University

3.4.4. Willful disregard or violation of established policies and regulations

promulgated by the University and/or the Supreme Student Council which
include but are not limited to: not wearing of prescribed uniform and ID and
other approved policies

First Offense: reprimand and promissory note jointly signed with

parents/guardian

Second Offense: sanction ranging from two days to one-week

suspension

Third Offense: sanction ranging from one week to two weeks

suspension

Successive Offenses: sanction ranging from one-month suspension to

dismissal from the University

3.4.5. Unauthorized possession or use of illegal or prohibited drugs or the

possession or use of any regulated drug without proper prescription

First Offense: Sanction ranging from one-month suspension and

elevation of the case to government authorities for
proper disposition to indefinite suspension until the
resolution of the case by a court of law.

Note: Penalties shall be subjected to the provisions of the

Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Further, upon
conviction, the student shall be dismissed from the University.

3.4.6. Disrespect in words or in deed, which tends to put any member of the
student, faculty, Administrative Personnel or any person of authority in
ridicule or contempt

First Offense: reprimand and one week to two-week suspension

Second Offense: sanction ranging from two-week suspension to one-

month suspension
 Third Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester
suspension

3.4.7. Willful refusal to pay just debts

First Offense: reprimand plus written promise jointly signed with

parents/guardians

Second Offense: one-week suspension plus written promise jointly

signed with parent/guardian

Third Offense: sanction ranging from two weeks to one-month

suspension plus cleared debt before lifting of
suspension

3.4.8. Vandalism or destruction of public property, such as destruction of building

parts/fixtures/walls, tearing the pages of library books, magazines, etc.

First Offense: reprimand plus payment of damages

Second Offense: sanction ranging from one week to one-month

suspension plus payment of damages

Third Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester

suspension plus payment of damages

3.4.9. Smoking within the school campus

First Offense: reprimand with written apology jointly signed with

parent/guardian

Second Offense: reprimand plus one to two weeks suspension

Third Offense: sanction ranging from two weeks to one-month

suspension

3.4.10. Acts of lewdness, acts of immorality, display or distribution of pornographic

materials, or any other similar acts which may besmirch the image of the
University or any member of the academic community.

First Offense: sanction ranging from one week to one-month

suspension

Second Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester of

suspension

Third Offense: sanction ranging from one semester to one-year

suspension
3.4.11. Illicit Relation

Illicit relation refers to a relationship between a married person with

another person not his/her lawfully wedded partner.

First Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester

suspension

Second Offense: sanction ranging from one semester to one-year

suspension

Third Offense: dismissal from the University

3.4.12. Acts of lasciviousness or indecent acts (e.g. kissing in public, showing

ones private parts or exhibitionism and other similar acts)

First Offense: sanction ranging from one week to one-month

suspension

Second Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester

suspension

Third Offense: sanction ranging from one-month suspension to

dismissal from the University

3.4.13. Impersonating or giving fictitious names with malicious intent

First Offense: sanction ranging from one week to one month of

suspension

Second Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester

suspension

Third Offense: sanction ranging from one semester to dismissal from

the University

3.4.14. Intentionally making a false statement of any material fact or practicing or

attempting to practice any deception or fraud for such purposes as
admission or registration in or graduation from the University or for any
other malicious purpose.

First Offense: sanction ranging from one week to one month of

suspension

Second Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester

suspension

Third Offense: sanction ranging from one semester to dismissal from

the University
3.4.15. Acts of bribery to corrupt standards of the University

First Offense: sanction ranging from one week to one-month

suspension

Second Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester

suspension

Third Offense: sanction ranging from one semester to dismissal from

the University

3.4.16. Unauthorized solicitation of funds or promoting sale of tickets

First Offense: sanction ranging from reprimand to one-week

suspension

Second Offense: sanction ranging from one week to one-month

suspension

Third Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one-year

suspension

3.4.17. Falsification of official documents

a. Official University documents such as transcript of records, report of

grades, certificate of registration, clearance, official receipts,
certifications and other similar documents issued by the University

First Offense: sanction ranging from one week to one month

suspension

Second Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester

suspension

Third Offense: sanction ranging from semester suspension to

dismissal from the University

b. Academic requirements such as manuscripts, Field Study reports,

terminal reports, evaluation reports of participating agencies/entities
and other similar documents.

First Offense: sanction ranging from one week to one month

suspension

Second Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester

suspension

Third Offense: sanction ranging from one semester suspension to

 dismissal from the University

3.4.18. Frequent unexcused absences or tardiness in coming to class.

First Offense: reprimand plus written apology jointly signed with

parent/guardian

Second Offense: subject to provisions on attendance contained in this

Code

3.4.19. Gambling of any form and/or possession of any gambling paraphernalia

within the premises of the University

First Offense: sanction ranging from reprimand plus written apology

jointly signed with parents to reprimand plus one week
suspension

Second Offense: sanction ranging from one week to one month

suspension

Third Offense: sanction ranging from one month to one semester

suspension
3.5. Special Laws

Students of the University are expected to abide by the laws of the land.
Hence, any violation to existing laws shall be penalized with a sanction ranging
from one week suspension and elevation of the case to proper government court
to indefinite suspension pending resolution of the case by a court of law, unless
otherwise specified in this Code. Special laws include but are not limited to the
following:

3.5.1. Anti-Hazing Law

3.5.2. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act
3.5.3. Law on Anti-Violence against Women and their Children
3.5.4. Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
3.5.5. Anti-Bullying Act
3.5.6. Observance of Flag Ceremonies (CSC MC No. 19, s. 2012)
ARTICLE 3. STUDENT DISCIPLINE BOARD (SDB)
Section 1. Initial Investigation

1.1. Any case involving a students complaint against another student shall first be filed
at either the office of the Student Services and Development (SSD) Chairman of the
College where the complainant is a student or the office of the SSD Chairman of the
College where the respondent is a student.

1.2. The SSD Chairman receiving the complaint has initial jurisdiction over the case.

Note: In a case where the complainant and the respondent come from different
Colleges, the SSD Chairmen and the Guidance Counselors of both Colleges
become members of the committee.

1.3. The SSD Chairman who has initial jurisdiction over the case shall conduct an initial
investigation to ascertain facts and to settle the case amicably between the parties
involved.

1.4. If the parties involved do not arrive at an acceptable settlement, the case may be
endorsed to the Student Discipline Board (SDB).

1.5. The purpose of the initial investigation is to settle the matter amicably between the
parties involved.

1.6. If the parties involved do not arrived at an acceptable settlement, the case may be
endorsed to either the Grievance Board (GB) or the Student Discipline Board (SDB)
Section 2. Composition of the Student Discipline Board

2.1 The Student Discipline Board shall be composed of the following members:

2.1.1 Chief of the Student Organization and Discipline Unit as Chairman;

2.1.2 Dean/s of student/s involved;
2.1.3 SSD Chairperson/s of student/s involved;
2.1.4 College guidance counselor/s of student/s involved; and
2.1.5 President of the Federated Student Council.
Section 3. Jurisdiction. The Student Discipline Board shall have jurisdiction over all complaints
of students, faculty members, non-teaching personnel, or a college administrator
against a student.
Section 4. Powers and Functions

The Student Discipline Board shall exercise the powers and perform the functions as
follows:

4.1. to receive complaints of student/s or any member of the academic community against
another student;

4.2. to conduct a formal investigation of the complaint filed and to render a just and impartial
decision relative thereto;

4.3. to conduct summary proceedings of complaints filed that are covered by the rules on
summary proceedings under this Code; and

4.4. to submit a report of their accomplishments as may be required.

Section 5. Procedure in Filing Complaints to the Board

The following procedure shall govern the hearing on the complaint with the Board:

5.1. The complainant shall submit sworn statements covering his/her testimony and those
of his/her witnesses together with his/her documentary evidence. If on the basis of
such papers a prima facie case is found not to exist, the Board shall recommend its
dismissal to the University President. If a prima facie case exists, the chairman of the
Board shall notify the respondent in writing of the charges against the latter, to which
shall be attached copies of the complaint, sworn statements and other documents
submitted, and the respondent shall be allowed no less than seventy-two (72) hours
after receipt of the complaint to answer the charges in writing under oath, together with
supporting sworn statement and documents in which he/she shall indicate whether or
not he/she allows a formal investigation, if his/her answer is not considered
satisfactory. If the answer is found satisfactory, the Board shall recommend to the
Disciplining Authority the dismissal of the case.

5.2 The direct evidence for the complaint and the respondent shall consist of the sworn
statements and documents submitted in support of the complaint or answer, as the
case may be, without prejudice to the presentation of additional evidence deemed
necessary but was unavailable at the time of the filing of the complaint or answer upon
which the cross-examination, by respondent and the complainant, respectively, shall
be based. Following cross-examination, there may be redirect and/or re-cross-
examination.

5.3. Although a respondent does not request a formal investigation, one shall nevertheless
be conducted when from the allegation of the complainant and the answer of the
respondent, including the supporting documents, the merits of the case cannot be
decided judiciously without conducting such an investigation.

5.4. The investigation shall be held not earlier than five (5) days but not later than ten (10)
days from date of receipt of respondents answer by the Chairman of the Board and
shall be finished within thirty (30) days from the filing of the charges unless the period
is extended by the Disciplining Authority in meritorious cases. The findings and
recommendations shall be rendered by the Board within thirty (30) days from the
termination of the investigation and shall be forwarded to the University President for
his immediate action.
Section 6. Summary Proceedings

No formal investigation is necessary and the respondent may be immediately penalized in

any of the following situations:

6.1. when the violator/offender is caught inflagrante delicto (caught in the act) by any person
in authority;

6.2. when the evidence of guilt is very strong;

6.3. when the violator/offender is a habitual violator/ offender, that is, he/she has been
punished for at least three times by authorized officials as shown by his/her records for
the same offense to which he/she is charged; and

6.4. when the respondent admits his/her guilt in writing during a preliminary inquiry and
states that the formal investigation be dispensed with.

When any of the above situations exists, the Student Discipline Board (SDB) shall note the
surrounding facts in the records and shall recommend to the Disciplining Authority within
24 hours that the formal investigation be dispensed with and the recommended penalty be
imposed. The Disciplining Authority must act on the recommendation within 24 hours. Once
a penalty is imposed, it shall be final and executory.
Section 7. Any decision rendered whether as a result of a formal investigation or summary
proceedings shall be in writing stating the ground for which the disciplinary penalty is
imposed. A decision not appealed within the prescribed period, the penalty shall be
final and executory.
Section 8. Any decision rendered by the SDB may be appealed within five days upon receipt of
the decision.