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Revised Edition 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Transcript/ Diploma 14

Academic Program/ Courses 15
Table of Contents i FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Foreword iii Free Higher Education 16
DARAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE SERVICES
History 1
Student Affairs and Services 17
Vision 1
Library Services 22
Mission 2
Goals and Objectives 2 STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Motto 2 Rules and Regulations for Student 27
The Governing Board 2 Activities
SCHOOL POLICIES, GUIDELINES, AND PROCEDURES College Student Council 28
Student Organizations 29
Admission Policy 3
Student Organization Clearance 33
DComC Entrance Test (DComCET) 4
Student Government 33
Entrance Requirements 4
Registration 4 GENERAL BEHAVIOR AND CODE OF DISCIPLINE
Transfer of Students 5 Compliance with School Policies, 33
Returning Students 6 Rules and Regulations
Retention Policies 6 General Behavior 34
ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS Identification Card (ID) 35
Academic Year 7 School Uniform 35
Academic Load 7 Disciplinary Action 37
Cross Registration from Other Institutions 7 RULES AND REGULATIONS ON STUDENT CONDUCT AND
Cross Registration to Other Institution 8 DISCIPLINE
Dropping of Subject(s) 8 Basic Discipline 37
Withdrawal of Registration 8 General Rules and Regulations 38
Leave of Absence 8 Permission for Co-Curricular Activities 40
Maximum Residence Rule 9 Disciplinary Action and Schedule of Sanctions 41
Attendance and Absences 9 College Disciplinary Committee 43
Transfer Credential/ Honorable Dismissal 10 College Disciplinary Tribunal 44
Grading System 10 Disciplinary Procedure 44
Graduation Requirements 12 Student Rights 45
Academic Achievers/ Dean’s Listers 12 Grievance Procedure 46
Latin Honors 13 Academic Grievance Council 46
Academic Distinction 14
DComC Hymn 47

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FOREWORD
DARAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

A
s we embark on the new academic year, this
handbook has been carefully crafted to ensure that HISTORY
everyone involved in the education process
Daraga Community College was established in 2003 by virtue
understands their roles, responsibilities, and the
of Municipal Ordinance No. 17-2003 passed on April 23, 2003. The
shared commitment to our school’s vision, mission, goals, and
objectives. establishment of the college was made possible by virtue of Section
447-(5) item (x) of the Local Government Code of 1991. This
This handbook aims to serve as a valuable resource for particular ordinance also created the Daraga Community College
students, faculty, and other members of the academe and the Advisory Council (Section 94-17-03). Later on, this particular
community. This captures essential information about the academic provision was subsequently amended during the July 21, 2003 session
programs, extracurricular activities, behavior expectations, and other of the Sangguniang Bayan. It recognized the composition of the
policies and regulations of the institution important to student life.
Advisory Council through the Ordinance No. 37-2003 and renamed
Within these pages, you will find detailed information about Daraga
the governing and policy making body of the college from Advisory
Community College, and it is essential to familiarize yourselves with
Council to Board of Trustees.
the contexts of this handbook to create a harmonious and supportive
environment for everyone. Daraga Community College is now located at Brgy.
This handbook would be on its continuous development. Salvacion, Daraga, Albay after fifteen (15) years of residence in
Hence, there will be rules and protocols which may be issued in the Daraga National High School Campus. It opened its door to the 366
information bulletin, consistent with provisions of this manual, freshmen in June 2003 to curricular programs, Bachelor of Elementary
pertinent Board Resolutions, and national laws that govern the Education, and Bachelor of Secondary Education. The school
institution. Furthermore, this also encourages open communication population started from 366 on its actual opening and continuously
and dialogue for ideas and improvement. Together, we can growing at present.
continuously enhance our beloved DComC and provide the best
possible experience for all students.
May all DComCnians find this handbook a valuable and VISION
reliable reference throughout their time in the institution. Eventually,
An academic institution of excellence, highly responsive to
may this document serve as a means for every DComCnian to have a
the evolving culture and practice of teaching and learning for quality
fulfilling, enriching, and memorable stay in the institution.
education, that is committed to produce empowered, productive and
globally competitive professionals.

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MISSION Commission on Higher Education (CHED) under the Republic Act

To produce quality, relevant and productive graduates by No. 7722 and other pertinent laws.
employing best practices and actively diffusing a culture of research
The Board of Trustees is composed of the following:
and excellence.
Chairman, Local Chief Executive
GOALS and OBJECTIVES
Vice – Chairman, President/ College Administrator
As tertiary academic institution, the DComC has the following
goals and objectives: Members:
(a) Provide a high quality education to each student to fully
1. Chairman of the Committee on Education of the Local
develop his knowledge, desirable values and skills of learning;
Sanggunian
(b) Provide safe, nurturing, disciplined and stimulating
2. President of the Faculty Association
environment in which each individual is challenged and
3. President of the Alumni Association
enriched by learning within a culture of mutual respect;
4. President of the College Student Council
(c) Prepare each student to fulfilling a happy and successful life as
5. ALCU Representative
an active citizen in a global and sustainable society;
6. DOST Representative
(d) Engage in positive partnership with all parents and guardians
7. Business or Industry Representative
to support and recognize each student’s learning and
8. CHED Representative
development; and
(e) Network with other internal and external stakeholders to
support the needs and professional development of staffs and SCHOOL POLICIES, GUIDELINES, AND PROCEDURES
stakeholders.
Admission Policy
MOTTO
1. Admission is dependent upon qualification in Daraga
“Bringing DComC to the Community, Bringing the
Community College Entrance Test (DComCET) Policies.
Community to DComC.”

2. The student has to pass the DComCET and comply with the
THE GOVERNING BOARD
entrance requirement.
The Board of Trustees of DComC serves as the governing
board of the institution. Per CMO No. 18, s. 2022, the Board shall 3. DComC reserves all its rights to prioritize the graduates of
promulgate policies in accordance with the declared policies on higher secondary high schools in the municipality of Daraga and
education including the policies, standards and guidelines set by the residents within its 54 Barangays.

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DComC Entrance Test (DComCET) 2. Students enrolled during the preceding semester is re-enrolled
upon presentation of his clearance duly signed by the College
All applicants for freshmen admission is required to take the
Dean and other personnel concerned. A student must be
DComC Entrance Test. Eligible to take the DComCET are senior high
officially registered in order to receive credits/ for course
school graduates with General Weighted Average not lower than 84%
work.
but with grade of 85% and above in English, Math and Science.
Applicants should have not taken any College subjects in other
Transfer of Students
academic institutions. The DComCET is given on specific dates
announced each year. 1. Admission of transferees is contingent upon the availability of
slots in the College. Application for transfer must reach the
Entrance Requirements Office of the Registrar in due time prior to the registration
period. Together with the Letter of Intent to transfer, the
Graduates from recognized senior high schools can be admitted as
following documents must be submitted:
freshmen upon complying with the following basis requirements;
1. DComCET Entrance Test result; a. Certification of Grades (for evaluation purposes) or
2. SHS Form 138; photocopy of OTR duly signed by the Registrar from the
3. Certification of Good Character as certified by the Principal; last school attended;
4. Long Mailing envelope and mailing stamp/s b. Certificate of Transfer or Honorable Dismissal
5. Medical Certificate with X-ray result; c. Certification of Good Character
d. ID Picture (2 pcs) with name tag
6. Barangay Clearance;
e. Barangay Clearance
7. Police Clearance; f. Medical Certificate
8. Clear photocopy of Birth Certificate (PSA copy) g. 2 pcs or clear copy of Birth Certificate from PSA
9. ID picture with nametag (3pcs); and h. Long White folder (2 pcs)
10. Long folder and long brown plastic envelope; i. Long Brown Plastic envelope (2 pcs)
11. Other documents that may be required if necessary and the j. Mailing Stamp worth Php 40.00
need arises. k. 1 pc white mailing envelope (without window)

2. Eligibility for admission of transferees shall be determined by

Registration the result of assessment procedures, including but not limited
to:
1. A qualified applicant for admission should register within the a. General Weighted Average (GWA) of atleast 2.0 or
period of registration. Registration includes filling out the 89%;
prescribed forms and paying the required fees. b. No failing grade in any of the courses/ subjects taken
from the last school attended and;
c. Other assessment procedure(s) required by the College.

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Returning Students 3. Comprehensive Examinations shall be given by the

departments, schedule of which shall be fixed by respective
1. Renewal of registration of student is dependent upon his/her departmental faculty.
previous performance. The college reserves the right to refuse
re – enrollment/ re – admission of old/ returning student on
account of (1) violation of college rules and regulations; (2) ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PROGRAMS
academic deficiencies; and (3) other misconduct which the
college may assess. Academic Year
2. An old student may be readmitted upon presentation of his/her There are two (2) semesters in one Academic Year of at least
college clearance duly signed by the College Dean or other eighteen (18) weeks per semester inclusive of holidays as per CMO
personnel concerned. In case of a lost clearance, he/she must No. 01 series of 2011. Classes open in August for First Semester and
present an affidavit of loss. in January for Second Semester.

Academic Load
Retention Policies
Students admitted at the College shall abide with the following 1. The regular academic load during a semester is that which is
retention rules: prescribed by the curriculum in a semester.

1. A General Weighted Average of 2.4 shall be maintained. The 2. A graduating student with satisfactory academic record may
General Weighted Average for two succeeding semesters shall be allowed to carry an additional load of at most two (2)
be used as a basis for evaluation and retention in the College. subjects which is equivalent to six (6) academic units during
the First Semester provided that this will not contradict with
For those students who failed to maintain the General the existing policy of the College and that the student
Weighted Average of 2.4 shall receive a letter of concerned is a candidate for graduation at the end of the
disqualification from the Office of the Dean as endorsed by academic year that the load was allowed.
the Office of the College Registrar, UNIFAST/ Scholarship
Coordinator and Program Chairman in the enjoyment of the Lastly, any 4th year student shall not be allowed to take
Free Higher Education (FHE). Teaching Internship in the Second Semester while still having
academic deficiency.
2. Student’s deportment may be used as basis for dismissal from
the College regardless of the grade he/she obtains during the Cross Registration from Other Institution
semester. This, however should be used only in cases of grave
misconduct, judgment of which shall be passed upon the Dean 1. A student from other institution who wishes to cross-register
and/ or committee created for the same purposes. at Daraga Community College must present an authorization
issued by the Dean or Registrar stating therein the total
number of units and the subjects he/she is authorized to take.

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2. Cross enrollees are required to submit their clearance at the the period, which must not exceed a consecutive period of two terms/
end of the semester. semesters, subject to renewal for very meritorious reasons. However,
a student who leaves the College without a formal leave of absence
must have his absence counted on the maximum 5-year residency in
Cross Registration to Other Institution the College and in the case it exceeded, payment of tuition and other
school fees shall be required.
Cross registration to other institution should be authorized by
the DComC College Dean and the College Registrar. The Maximum Residence Rule
authorization must be presented in writing and stating therein the
subjects and courses he may be allowed to take. A prescribed form Residence refers to the number of years or terms required of
must be filled up to that effect. Should cross registration be made by student to finish a course. An undergraduate student must finish the
the student without a corresponding authorization, the courses taken requirements of the course within a period of actual residence
up shall not be credited to him/her. equivalent to a maximum of the prescribed length of the program plus
one year pursuant to the other provisions of the Universal Access to
Dropping of subjects (s) Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017.

Dropping of subjects may be allowed after seeking approval

from the concerned faculty member, Program Chairman, and the Dean Attendance and Absences
Dropping of subjects will not be allowed after the midterm
examination. 1. Any student who, for unavoidable cause absents himself from
A student who unofficially drop his subject after obtaining his classes must obtain an excuse letter from either the Adviser or
midterm exam grades shall be given a grade of 5.0 (failure) in the the Guidance Coordinator to be presented to the instructor
subject. concerned not later than the second session following his
return in case of illness where the absence is for five days or
Withdrawal of Registration more, but not exceeding one month, a medical certificate must
be secured from a recognized medical office.
A student who withdraws his enrollment before the opening
of classes is entitled to withdraw his/ her credentials submitted as 2. Excuses are only for time missed. All work covered by the
requirement for enrollment. After this period, the request shall be for class during his absence shall have to be made up to the
dropping of the subjects and the rules for dropping shall apply. satisfaction of the instructor within a reasonable time from the
date of absence.
Leave of Absence (LOA)
3. A student who incurred absences equivalent to 20% of the
Leave of absence shall mean temporary discontinuance of total hours of the scheduled works in one subject he shall be
studies by the student due to illness, employment, pregnancy and other automatically dropped from the class roll.
similar cases. Leave of absence shall be granted through written
petition to the College Dean. The petition should state the reason and

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AVERAGE 2.6 82-83

Transfer Credential/ Honorable Dismissal 2.7 80-81
2.8 78-79
Request for transfer credentials shall be filed with the FAIR 2.9 76-77
Registrar. A student shall present his clearance duly signed by the 3.0 75
respective faculty prior to the issuance of the transfer of credentials. POOR 5.0 Failed

A student who desires to leave the College shall present his

clearance and receipt for the Transcript of Record to the Registrar for 2. Interpretation of Grades
the preparation Transcript of Records with granted Honorable
Dismissal. The meaning of the adjectival ratings and the corresponding
ratings on the scale can be interpreted as follows:
Grading System
1. The College shall have a uniform grading system using Extent to Which Behavior is Exhibited
number grades 1.0 to 5.0 where 1.0 is the highest. Outstanding Student has mastered all of the courses’ major
and minor instructional objective
The detailed grading is as follows: Superior – Student has mastered all of the
Superior course’s major instructional objectives and
ADJECTIVAL GRADE EQUIVALENT almost all of the minor instructional objectives.
RATING Student has mastered all of the courses major
1.0 99-100 Very Satisfactory instructional objectives and most of the minor
OUTSTANDING 1.1 98 instructional objectives.
1.2 97 Student has mastered some of the courses’
Satisfactory major instructional objectives and most of the
1.3 96 minor instructional objectives.
SUPERIOR 1.4 95 Student has a general mastery of the courses’
1.5 94 Average major instructional objectives and minor
1.6 93 instructional objectives.
1.7 92 Student has mastered just a few/some of the
1.8 91 courses major and minor instructional
VERY 1.9 90 Fair objectives and barely has the essential needed
SATISFACTORY 2.0 89 for the next highest level of instruction.
2.1 88 Remedial work would be desirable.
2.2 87 Student has not mastered any of the course’s
2.3 86 Poor main instructional objectives and lacks the
SATISFACTORY 2.4 85 essentials needed for the next highest level.
2.5 84 Remedial work is needed.

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Graduation Requirements otherwise be barred from receiving the award even if their
weighted average is within the requirement for honors.
1. Application for graduation shall be made by all graduating
students one month before the closing of the First Semester

2. A student shall be recommended for graduation only after he Latin Honors

has satisfied all the academic, non-academic and residency 1. Application for Latin honors shall be made by the graduating
requirement of atleast 75% of the required subjects of the students. In case that the qualified graduating student fails to
program and other requirements prescribed for graduation. submit his/her application, a recognition shall not be given.

3. All candidates for graduation must have their deficiencies 2. Should have enrolled in the College for four (4) consecutive
made up and their records cleared before their last semester in years and not have been enrolled or finished any diploma,
the College with exception of the subjects in which they are degree or vocational programs.
currently enrolled.
4. No student will be issued of credentials (diploma, transcript of 3. Must have carried the regular load/ units per semester as
records, and certifications) unless they have been cleared of prescribed in the curriculum. Otherwise, any student who
all accountabilities. carried less than the required units shall be considered
“underload” and shall be disqualified for “graduation with
Academic Achievers/ Dean’s Listers Latin honors”.
1. Should be enrolled in the College for the Academic Year. 4. In the computation of the final average, only grades/credits
2. Should have atleast a General Weighted Average (GWA) of earned while in residence shall be considered and NSTP
1.5000 in all the consecutive semesters of stay in the grades shall be excluded. However, a student should maintain
College. a grade of not lower than 2.0 in the said subject.
3. Have carried the regular load/ units per semester as prescribed
in the curriculum. 5. Must be of good moral character, no record of misdemeanor,
not found guilty of cheating/dishonesty otherwise be barred
4. Should have no grade of “INCOMPLETE (INC)”,
from graduating with honors, even if their weighted average is
DROPPED, FAILED and grade lower than 2.0 in any of the within the requirement for graduation with honors.
subjects taken in the College of elsewhere.
5. In the computation of the final average of the students NSTP 6. A student shall not have attained a grade of “INCOMPLETE
grades shall be excluded. However, a student should maintain (INC)”, DROPPED, FAILED and grade lower than 2.0 in any
a grade of not lower than 2.0 in the said subject. of the subjects taken in the College or elsewhere otherwise,
disqualifies him/ her from any of the Latin honors.
6. The student must be of good moral character, no record of
misdemeanor, not found guilty of cheating/dishonesty 7. The College shall award the following:

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HONORS GWA 2. Official Transcript of Records from other institution submitted

to the college becomes part of the student’s record. This shall
Summa Cum Laude 1.0000 - 1.1500 be reflected on the Official transcript of record issued to a
Magna Cum Laude 1.1501 - 1.3000 student by the Office of the Registrar.
Cum Laude 1.3001 - 1.5000
3. Application for transcript of records must be accompanied by
Academic Distinction the student’s clearance and the official receipt of payment.
1. This award should be given to graduating students who meet the
required GWA for Latin Honors but disqualified to ONLY ONE
Academic Program/Courses
of the following conditions:
1. The Daraga Community College offers, Bachelor of
(a) Should have enrolled in the College for four (4) consecutive Elementary Education (BSEd), Bachelor of Culture and Arts
years and not have been enrolled or finished any diploma, Education (BCAED), Bachelor of Physical Education
degree or vocational programs. (BPED), and Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher
Education (BTVTED).
(b) Must have carried the regular load/ units per semester as
prescribed in the curriculum. 2. The Bachelor of Secondary Education has the following
major fields:
(c) Should not have attained a grade of “INCOMPLETE (INC)”, - English
DROPPED, FAILED and grade lower than 2.0 in any of the - Filipino
- Mathematics
subjects taken in the College or elsewhere.
- Science
- Social Studies and
(d) Should have no grade lower than 2.0 in the NSTP subject. - Values Education
2. The student must be of good moral character, no record of 3. With the implementation of Memorandum Order (CMO) No.
misdemeanor, not found guilty of cheating/dishonesty otherwise, 74 s. 2017 (Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for Bachelor
be barred from graduating with honors, even if their weighted of Elementary Education) and CHED Memorandum Order
average is within the requirement for graduation with honors. (CMO) No. 75 s. 2017 (Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for
Bachelor of Secondary Education) there was a change in the
Transcript/Diploma curricular offering of the BEEd and BSEd.
1. Records of student are confidential and information is released 4. The BEEd curriculum is now described as generalists, which
only at the request of the student, or of the authorized means that there is no more field of concentration, while the
institutions or officials. Bachelor Secondary Education still has major courses.

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5. To conform with CMO No. 80, s. 2017 and CMO No. 82 s.  Pass/ meet the admission and retention policies of the
2017, effective academic year 2018-1019, Daraga Community institution (no age or financial requirements);
College offered new academic programs to wit, Bachelor of  No previous undergraduate degree; and
Culture and Arts Education, and Bachelor of Physical  Not overstaying at the college level (e.g., maximum
Education.
residency rule plus one – year grace period as provided by
6. By virtue of CHEDRO V order no. 7 series of 2023 and the law).
CHEDRO V order no. 8 series of 2023 respectively, effective Free Higher Education is not a Student Financial Assistance
academic year 2023-2024, Daraga Community College Program (StuFAP), thus, shall be given to all students of eligible
offered new academic program, Bachelor of Technical
providers and can benefit from both Free Higher Education and
Vocational Teacher Education with the following major
existing StuFAPs that are merit – based. (Section 46. IRR of RA
fields:
- Food Service and Management 10931).
- Garments, Fashion and Design Continuity of Availment
FINANCIAL INFORMATION Students should maintain good academic standing and comply
with the retention requirements set by the institution.
Republic Act No. 10931, the “Universal Access to Quality
Tertiary Education Act of 2017”, signed by former President Rodrigo
Roa Duterte on August 3, 2017 is an act promoting universal access to
COLLEGE SERVICES
quality tertiary education by providing free for tuition and other school
fees in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Local Universities and Student Affairs and Services
Colleges (LUCs) which includes Daraga Community College and
(a) The Office of Student Affairs and Services of Daraga
State-Run Technical – Vocational Institutions, establishing the
Community College is in charge of the services and programs
Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) and Student Loan Program (SLP),
that are concerned with academic support experiences of
strengthening the Unified Student Financial Assistance System
students to attain holistic student development.
(UniFAST) for Tertiary Education.
Academic support services are those that relate to:

(1) Student Welfare

FREE HIGHER EDUCATION
(2) Student Development
Coverage: (3) Institutional Programs
Starting AY 2018 – 2019, all Filipino undergraduates enrolled
in SUCs and CHED recognized LUCs enjoy free tuition,
miscellaneous, and other school fees, provided they:

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(b) Services under the OSAS (as per CMO No. 9, s. 2013) (b.1.4) Economic Enterprise Development – refers to those
services and programs that would cater to the other economic
(b.1) Student Welfare Services – are basic services and
needs of students such as but not limited to (1) student
programs needed to ensure and promote the well – being of
cooperative, (2) entrepreneurial, (3) income generating projects,
students. These include:
and (4) savings.
(b.1.1) Information and Orientation Services – refer to
(b.1.5) Student Handbook Development
informative activities and materials designed to facilitate student
adjustment to life in tertiary/ higher education. (b.2) Student Development Services – are the services and programs
designed for the exploration, development of the student’s full
(b.1.2) Guidance and Counseling Services
potential for personal development, leadership and social
(b.1.2.1) Guidance Services – a set of services using an responsibility through various institutional and/ or student – initiated
integrated approach to the development of well – functioning activities.
individuals primarily by helping them to utilize their potentials to
These activities and programs include:
the fullest.
(b.2.1) Student Activities – supervision, recognition, and
(b.1.2.2) Counselling – individual and/ or group
monitoring of student organizations and their activities such as
intervention designed to facilitate positive change in student
leadership programs, student publication, student organizations, sports
behavior, feelings, and attitudes.
development, volunteerism, peer helper program, etc.
(b.1.2.3) Appraisal – gathering information about
(b.2.2) Student Organizations and Activities – refer to the
students through the use of psychological tests and non –
recognition/ accreditation, supervision and monitoring of student
psychometric devices.
groups including the evaluation of their activities.
(b.1.2.4) Follow – up – a systematic monitoring to
determine the effectiveness of guidance activities, in general, and (b.2.3) Leadership Training – are programs and
placement in particular. opportunities to develop and enhance leadership effectiveness in the
personal level and student organizations.
(b.1.2.5) Referral – refers to coordination with multi –
disciplinary team of specialists to ensure that special needs of (b.2.4) Student Council/ Government – refers to the student
students are met. body duly organized and elected at large by the students themselves,
(b.1.3) Career and Job Placement Services – refer to the with due recognition and authority from the HEI, as the students’
assistance provided for vocational and occupational fitness and official representative in matters affecting them.
employment.

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(b.2.5) Student Discipline – refers to the judicious (b.3.6) Student Housing and Residential Services – refer to
implementation of institutional and regulations governing student the assistance provided to ensure access to accommodation that is safe
behavior and conduct. and conducive to learning.
(b.2.6) Student Publication/Year Book – refers to the
official publication/ organ/ journal/ yearbook and such other student (b.3.7) Multi – faith Services – refer to the provision of an
oriented print and non – print media of the university and/ or college. environment conducive to free expression of one’s religious
orientation in accordance with institutional principles and policies.
(b.3) Institutional Student Programs and Services – These are
services and programs designed to proactively respond to the basic
(b.3.8) Foreign/ International Students Services – refer to
health, food, shelter, and safety concerns of students including students
the provision of assistance to address the needs of foreign students.
with special needs and disabilities.
These essential services include:
(b.3.9) Services for Students with Special Needs and
Persons with Disabilities – these are programs and activities designed
(b.3.1) Admission Services – refer to services that take care
to provide equal opportunities to Persons with Disabilities (PWD’s),
of the processing of students’ entrance and requirements.
indigenous peoples, solo parents, etc. (academic accommodation for
learners with special needs.
(b.3.2) Scholarship and Financial Assistance (SFA) – refers
to the management, generation and/ or allocation of funds for
(b.3.10) Cultural and Arts Programs – refer to the set of
scholarship and financial aid to deserving students.
activities designed to provide opportunities to develop and enhance
talents, abilities, and values for appreciation, promotion, and
(b.3.3) Food Services – refer to the ensurance of the available,
conservation of national culture and multi – cultural heritage.
adequate, safe, and healthful food within the campus and immediate
vicinity in accordance with the food, safety and sanitation guidelines
(b.3.11) Sports Development Programs – these are
of the Department of Health.
programs designed for physical fitness and wellness of students.

(b.3.4) Health Services – refer to the provision of primary

(b.3.12) Social and Community Involvement Programs –
health care and wellness program.
programs and opportunities designed to develop social awareness,
personal internalization and meaningful contribution to nation
(b.3.5) Safety and Security Services – refer to the provision
building.
of a safe and secure environment and that of the members of the
academic community.
(b.3.14) Other Related Programs and Services

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Library Services 4. Combing and grooming one’s hair while inside the library is
not allowed. It is not only unhygienic it is also ill mannered.
(a) All bonafide students of Daraga Community College are 5. Entering the library under the influence of liquor or drug is
entitled to library privileges. These include the use of library absolutely prohibited.
materials, reading or studying in the library, including the use 6. When one is inside the library, he/she should immediately
of the Internet. However, a student desiring to enter the library seek an available chair. Roaming in the library is strictly
is required to show his/her ID Card. prohibited.
7. Books should be returned on the bookshelves after each use.
(b) Wearing of ID Card inside the library is compulsory as it will 8. Newspapers and magazines are to be returned to their proper
help the library staff identify library users immediately. They places in the newspaper or magazine rack.
must know whom they are serving at the counter. Students 9. All books and other reading materials must be returned within
entering the library are advised to leave their things (bags, the period specified in the borrower’s card to avoid paying a
books, attaché cases, large folders, etc.) at the designated place penalty.
of the library. They are allowed to bring inside only a writing
pad and pen and their valuable things like wallets etc. Anything
brought out of the library should be presented to the library The following activities are specifically prohibited in the
staff assigned at the library depository area for inspection. library:
Violation or refusal to allow inspection is a serious infraction • Defacing library material.
of the library rules and regulations and is duly recorded for • Attempting to take any item from the library without
future reference. checking it out.
• Consuming food and drink. Food and drink are a
I. Library Rules and Regulations hazard to library materials and equipment and the
The library is a place for quiet research and study. Order and spilling of such can create a slip and fall hazard and/or
discipline therein must always be maintained. a pest problem.
• Smoking
1. Courtesy and good manners must be practiced in the library.
• Using cell phones, pagers, personal music devices.
When requesting for books or any other material, the borrower
These devices must be silenced upon entering the
must speak in a low, respectful voice.
library as noises from these devices can impede the
2. Silence is to be observed at all times. Loitering, reading aloud,
boisterous conversation, walking noisily, dragging objects, study and research of others.
etc. are to be avoided. Cellphones should be switched off or • Loud talking and socializing.
set in silent mode. Don’t answer a call while inside the • Public displays of affection.
library. • Verbal or physical abuse of other students, faculty, or
3. Smoking and eating inside the library are absolutely staff.
prohibited. • Sexual misconduct.

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II. Library Hours

Monday – Saturday IV. Borrowing Procedures
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (No noon break) i. To borrow a reserved book, the student should sign the book
Closed during Sunday and Holiday card and leave it with the librarian together with his/her
borrower’s card.
ii. No student may borrow and /or sign books and other library
III. Utilization of Resources materials in behalf of someone else.
Students who want to avail of the library privileges are iii. To borrow fiction/home reading books the student should
present his/her borrower’s card together with the book card
required to present an Identification card and a library card. The library
then the date for returning.
card is obtained at the office of the College Librarian. The holder of
such card is entitled to its use every semester and summer but only V. Disciplinary Actions and Sanctions
after it is countersigned by the College Librarian. Library card is non-
transferable. Students who lend their cards or any materials leased to Fines
them will be subject to a fine of P10.00 or more depending on the To enforce prompt return of materials on dates or time due, a
duration of time lease. charging system is employed. Failure to return a book on or before the
specified date or time will resort into a fine. If the book is lost,
Lending policy is extended to qualified library users. Even borrower should notify the librarian. The levy overdue charge maybe
non-members of the DComC Community are allowed to avail of the stopped with effect from the date of notice of loss. If he finds the book,
library facilities. A letter of introduction or referral letter from the fines collected in only from the time the reported that the book was
school or agency where he comes from is required. He is also asked to lost.
present his Identification Card. A fee of ₱ 50.00 is collected from
a. Reserve books ₱ 10.00/day
outside researchers for a whole day’s research work. Pay directly at
the DComC Cashier and present the receipt to the library staff. or ₱ 1.00 per hour
b. Circulation ₱ 5.00/day
Get A Library Card
or ₱ 0.50 per hour
Registration is required for borrowing library materials. This is
done at the reserve section. Repeated refusal to return a book or other reading materials
and to pay the fine due therefor is punishable by cancellation of one’s
For New Students / Transferee library privileges or, in serious cases, exclusion from DComC.
 Present your latest Enrollment Assessment Form Bringing a book, pamphlet, and other library property outside
 Fill up the application form of the library premises without having been checked and recorded at
 Submit 1X1 picture the counter is considered a serious violation of rules and regulations.
Old Students
Lost or Returning Damaged Book
1. Present your latest Enrollment Assessment Form
2. Fill up the validation sheets Losses (Books, serials, audio-visual and other non-print

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materials) - to be paid by the borrower. Replacement of the same copy Payments for library fines, fees, or replacement costs for lost
or of another title to be approved by the head librarian or payment of cards, or lost damaged materials will be collected at the reserve section
its current value plus 50% of the cost of the book. If lost book is found or reference desk of the library. Collected fines will be turned over to
a fine of 10.00 per day for reserved books, or 5.00 per day for the accounting office for auditing purposes.
circulation books is computed from the due date until the date of
return, but not to exceed the current cost of book. If current cost cannot DComC Library charges for:
be assessed for certain materials, 50 % will be added to the acquisition
cost.  Lost or damaged materials
 fines
The same policy will be imposed upon the last borrower  Processing fees for lost or damaged materials
returning a damaged, defaced or destroyed book or any other reading  Replacement of library cards
material which has not been previously reported to the library staff that
served him. The borrower is therefore advised to examine the book he
has borrowed before leaving the charging or loan counter to avoid VIII. Library Clearance
penalty. Defacing, tearing, damaging or mutilating a book or other
reading materials are other serious infraction of library rules and All students are required to get their library clearance one
regulations. Students or borrowers caught doing such infractions are to week before the final examination. Students applying for honorable
be reported to the Administration for proper disciplinary action. dismissal, transcript of records and diploma are likewise required to
Replacement of the book lost should be the exact copy of the book. get library clearance.

The following should be checked before accepting the STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
replacement:
i. copyright date of the book. Rules and Guidelines for Student Activities
ii. Publisher
iii. title of the book 1. For Co-Curricular Activities which are academic in nature and
iv. Author related to the course:
v. the format whether it is cloth bound or paper bound a. Permit to conduct co-curricular activities should be obtained
vi. ISBN at least 15 days prior to the holding of said activities.
b. A Projects proposal must be submitted, indicating the fund
VI. Overdue Notices source and budget to be submitted at the Student Affairs and
Services Office for endorsement to the College Dean and
Overdue notices will be sent to students with overdue books College Administrator for appropriate action.
and accounts. List of students will be provided in the reserved section c. Co-curricular activities that needs the College
to facilitate checking when securing clearance. Administrator’s approval are as follows:
i. Field Trips
VII. Payment Procedures ii. Off-Campus activity/Outreach Activity/FS
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d. To strength the ties among the students, faculty,

2. For Extra Curricular Activities – which are non- academic in administration and others organization of the academic
nature. community.

a. Permit should be obtained one month prior to the activity. 2. Student Election Code-Objectives
b. A project proposal indicating clearly its objectives,
implementation, fund source and budget must be prepared a. To provide politics that will ensure orderly and properly
by the treasurer and adviser and concurred by the officers coordinated elections.
and should be submitted to the Student Affairs and Services b. To define the qualifications of electors and candidates for
Office for endorsement to the College Dean and College elective positions.
Administrator for appropriate action. c. To prescribe rules, procedures and other guidelines from
c. All extra-curricular activities need the approval of the the filing of candidacy to the settlement of election
College Dean and College Administrator for appropriate protest.
action. d. To regulate election expenditures
d. If the activity involves money/fees/student contributions, a e. To Ensure that real and basic issues in the election are
financial statement prepared by the treasurer of the clarified.
organization, checked by the auditor, noted by the President
and Adviser must be submitted to the Office of Student 3. Qualification of Candidates
Affairs and Services, copy furnished the Dean and others
offices one week after the conduct of the said activity. a. He must at least have on year residence in DCOMC except
e. Funds generated from a fund raising activity must be spent the first year representative.
as specified in the proposal. b. He must have a general weighted average of at least 1.9 or
f. Approved activities are posted on the bulletin board 90% during his stay in the college.
g. Introduction of officers and acquaintance party for all c. He must carry the normal/ regular load as prescribed by the
student organizations must be undertaken simultaneously. college.
d. He must not have been found guilty in any disciplinary or
College Student Council
criminal case.
1. The College Student Council shall pursue the following e. Must be a full –time student if a candidate for Chairperson.
specific objectives:
a. To uphold the ideals of the College geared towards
ensuring a well-rounded intellectual, spiritual, and CSC Membership Fee
physical development of the students.
b. To pursue a dynamic program for the purpose of Pursuant to the Board of Trustees Resolution No. 12 series
personality development and professional training. 2023, the College Student Council’s membership fee is Two hundred
c. To develop a sense of service and responsibility among pesos (200.00) per semester which is compulsory to all officially
the students for the welfare of the society. enrolled students of DComC and shall be paid upon enrolment/ while

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residence in DComC/ during the signing of clearances. These 5. Any college student organization shall have an Adviser who
membership fees shall be utilized to support student development shall be a regular or full-time faculty member of its own choice,
programs and activities that are proposed by the CSC and other provided that, during its organization the Administration will
designate an interim Faculty Adviser who will serve as such until
accredited student organizations subject to approval of the concerned
a permanent one shall have been chosen of by the body and
signatories. provided finally that no faculty member may become adviser of
more than two organizations.
Student Organizations
6. No student organization shall be recognized without a
1. A student organization of the College therefore shall refer to any constitution.
association, club, or any other form of organized group whose
members are bonafide student of the College or whose officers 7. A student organization may release to the press and similar
are such student. A College-based Organization shall be channels of public communication notices of college or student
composed of members who belong to two or more colleges/units activities, after furnishing the Student Affairs and Services
of the University, a College-based Student Organization shall be Coordinator a copy of the same.
composed of members exclusive to the College/Unit.
8. College Based Organizations (CBOs) shall submit their
2. College Student organization shall be directly under the application for Accreditation to the Office of Student Affairs and
supervision of the Coordinator of Student Affairs and Services. Services (OSAS) or to the College Student Council (CSC). After
College Student Organization shall be under the jurisdiction of evaluation/ assessment, the CSC together with the OSAS and
the Dean. endorsed by the respective Dean shall forward the list and the
corresponding documents of the CBOs for final review of the
3. The existing student organizations are: College Accreditation Committee before issuance of the
a. Mathematics Club Certificate of Accreditation.
b. Una Scientia Advocati
c. Guild of English Advocates
d. Kapisanan ng mga Mag aaral sa Filipino For Accreditation purposes, a student organization shall submit (in
e. Social Studies Club triplicate) copies of the following:
f. Physical Education Club
g. Pandayan ng Sining Ganap a. Submit an Application or Request Letter for Accreditation
addressed to the College Administrator through the Student
4. Every College Student organization shall have one or more Affairs and Services Coordinator.
Faculty Advisers from among the names recommended by the b. Certificate of Recognition and Official Endorsement from
College Dean or by the Coordinator of the Student Affairs and the Higher Chapter Formation (if and when the applying
Services. No student organization may hold any meetings or student organization has Provincial or Regional or National
undertake any activity for any purposes whatsoever except that Chapter)
of adopting a constitution, before its Adviser (s) are appointed c. Copy of the organization’s Constitution and By-Law with a
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d. Copy of the organization’s mission-vision statement; ii. Secure approval of activity from the College
e. Detailed Plan of Activities/ Action Plan for the School Year Administrator/ President through the Coordinator of
(preferably, the activities/programs should revolve around Student Affairs and Services from and from the Dean
the Daraga Community College’s four area of concern, of the College not later than one month (1) before the
namely; Instruction, Research, Production, and activity. However, for major undertakings, permits,
Development) maybe filed earlier to minimize conflicts in terms of
f. List of officers/ members with their corresponding course scheduling, i.e participation audience, and the like.
and year, their specimen signatures, recent 2x2 ID picture
and contact number; iii. College-based organization shall submit financial and
g. Declaration of the organization’s revolving fund if any/ accomplishment reports at most a month after the
Photocopy of the Bank Book; and activity at the Student Affairs and Services Office.
h. Inventory of Materials (if any) Financial Reports shall be supported with proof of
i. Other documents as may be required by the College. purchase such as but not limited to, official receipt,
sales invoice, and acknowledgement receipt.
9. Recognition of any student organization shall be denied or
withdrawn if the above-mentioned requirements are not met. iv. Accredited organization (s) who failed to submit
10. The President/Administrator or his duly authorized Reports within the prescribed due dates shall not be
representative may suspend an organization to operate if: allowed to conduct another activity and shall not be
re-accredited for the succeeding academic year.
i) The organization violates any of provisions of the
rules in discipline herein prescribed: 14. The Accreditation Committee shall be composed of the
ii) The organization is apparently inactive to undertake President/Administrator as the Chairman, Student Affairs and
activities. Service Coordinator as Vice Chairman, the College Dean
and the President of the College Student Council will serve as
11. Student organization (s) may apply for renewal of accreditation members.
with the Office of the Student Affairs and Services at the
beginning of the school year. After evaluation/assessment. The
OSAS and the respective Dean shall forward to the President the Student Organization Clearance
list and the documents of the organization for final evaluation.
1. In case of College-Based Organizations, officer’s clearances
12. Organization may resume activities only after the receipt of a shall be put on hold and not be signed by the SAS Coordinator,
letter of recognition from the coordinator of the Office of Student College Dean and Administrator unless otherwise complied with
Affairs and Services. all the reports/ documents required by the Office. Clearance to
be issued shall be the same with the non-officer students of the
13. After the accreditation, the organization shall: College.
i. Operate in accordance with the rules and regulations
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Student Government 1. At all times be neat and decent in his attire and in his use of
the language.
This body is the official governmental organization for all 2. Be punctual and regular in his class attendance.
DComC Student. It serves the community by assisting with issues and 3. Observe the “No Smoking Policy “inside the school premises.
problems involving students and the DComC community. It provides 4. Observe cleanliness and sanitation.
channels of communication between the students and the College. In 5. Avoid acts which may embarrass the school, the family or
order to guarantee effective and successful communication, all bring dishonor to their name.
students are encouraged to vote for the representative of their choice
6. Regard fellow students. The administrative officials, staff and
each year and to seek any elected president and vice president and faculty members with respects and courtesy.
other CSC officers.
7. Show respect and courtesy in dealing with everyone and all
visitors in the campus.
GENERAL BEHAVIOR AND CODE OF DISCIPLINE 8. In case of any problem or complaint, talk to the proper
authority in school: The Perfect of Discipline, Officer of the
Compliance with School Policies, Rules and Regulations College Student Council, faculty member, the Dean Guidance
Counselor or the College Administrator for proper guidance
and help.
 When a student enrolls in Daraga Community College, he must
submit himself and agree to comply with the rules and 9. By no means should a student resolve any difficulty by
regulations of the school. Thus, upon enrolment, the student must violence Any student or group of student who disrupt classes
first read and understand the content of the Student Handbook or meetings in anyway causing a serious breach of peace in
and continuously refer to it; for, ignorance of the rules and the campus may be placed under preventive suspension
regulations excuses no one either from its observance or for the without prejudice to the consequent appropriate disciplinary
penalty imposed for its violation. action.

2. Copies of this revised handbook will provided to all students Identification Card (ID)
both old and new. An extra copy is however, available upon
payment of the required fee.  An identification card is issued to the student at the time of
his/her enrolment at DComC whom at all time while in the
3. Upon enrollment therefore, the student assumes all the campus.
responsibilities towards the administration, the faculty and his
fellow students.  The ID must be specially required for the following reasons:

General Behavior a. Admission to the school premises and in the classrooms;

b. Use of facilities and services like the computer room,
As teacher institution the students are expected to conduct himself library, clinic, guidance and all others facilities and
with dignity at all times. The student therefore must: equipment;
c. Claiming letter and parcels;
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 The No ID, Entry Policy is strictly enforced in the Campus. (b) Plunging necklines, see-through blouses without proper
4. In case of ID replacement, the student should report undergarments
immediately to the Prefect of Discipline for certain procedural (c) Sleeveless and hanging blouses and shirts
requirements, In the absence of the Prefect of Discipline, the (d) T-shirt and dirty pants with holes and obscene prints or
student may report to the Office of Student Affairs and Services. prints advertising.
However, request for replacement shall be processed upon (e) Mini-skirts
payment of the required fee. (f) Other attires that the Prefect of Discipline may find not
proper for school wear
5. Lending/Borrowing or using another student’s ID strictly
prohibited. This a major violation sanctioned by suspension Not allowed for Male students
(a) Dirty shirts and pants with holes and obscene prints
(b) Shirts advertising the use of drugs, sex and violence
School Uniform (c) Earrings
(d) Loud hair-color
 There is a prescribed uniform for all students. A student is (e) Untidy hair color (must sport a decent haircut)
required to wear the prescribed school uniform on all class days (f) Headbands, turbans (while in campus) and caps (while in
except Saturdays. the classroom)

For Female  No cross-dressing shall be tolerated.

Blouse : Blue
Pants : Black Skirt/ Slack  Exemption. A student who qualifies for exemption must apply
Black Heeled-shoes (at least 1 inch high) to the Prefect of Discipline immediately after enrollment. The
Black Stockings (Optional) following may be issued uniform exemption cards (for specified
For Male period only) after payment of the required fee and complying
Light Blue Short-sleeved Polo (Barong Style) with the needed requirements:
Black Pants
Black Shoes (a) A working professional taking up a 2nd course
Official PE Uniform (b) A married female student in her late stage of pregnancy
Official PE Shirt
Official PE Jogging Pants
Note: Slippers and Sandals are not allowed. Procedure for Applying for an Exemption Card
During uniform-free days, a student should adhere to the convention 1.Apply in writing stating your name, address, course and year
of good grooming and must conform to the standard of decency. and state your reason why you should be examined.

2.Attach applicable documents to support your claim

Not allowed for Female students (certificate of employment, medical records, marriage contract, etc.)
(a) Backless, tube style or blouses with spaghetti straps.

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 The Student is required to attend academic activities that are

3.Submit your application to the Dean. Your application will conducted within the college.
be verified and evaluated.
 The student of this College is free to participate in co-curricular
Disciplinary Action activities and to express his views and position in public
question/issues subjects to the following conditions:
The office of the Prefect of Discipline is directly responsible
in supervising and monitoring the behavior and conduct of student a. His participation shall not excuse him from attending
both inside and outside the school campus. It has the task of classes and fulfilling other requirements by the College
ascertaining the facts of all reported cases of rules infractions and unless otherwise, a memorandum for attendance has been
imposing the corresponding sanction for violations of the rules and issued by the administration; and
conduct unbecoming of a student in accordance with due process. b. His participation shall be his own personal responsibility.

 No play, skit, force or any other similar act shall be staged or

RULES AND REGULATIONS ON STUDENT CONDUCT AND presented outside the College without the previous
DISCIPLINE authorization and approval of the Dean of the College and
Administrator.
Basic Discipline
A student shall at all times observe the laws of the land, rules 6. Only DComC student organization duly recognized by the
and regulations of Daraga Community College and the standards of Office of the Student Affairs and Services during the current
good society. school year may be allowed to publish and distribute written
materials, or put up posters, sign, streamers, and the like. Each
General Rules and Regulations copy (and each page) of the proposed written materials must be
The following rules govern the conduct and discipline of a submitted to the Office of Student Acts Services/Coordinator
student: Student Affairs and Services for verification and stamping of the
words “Approved for Posting/Distribution – Student Affairs and
 A student who commits any misbehavior in the premises or Services Coordinator” as a requirement before distribution or
outside the College when acting in his capacity as display.
representative of the College shall be subjected to disciplinary
action in accordance with the schedule of sanctions set by the 7. No Student shall participate in an outside activity, contest, play,
College. band, orchestra choir conferences, congress, association, club
and similar groups as a representative of the Daraga Community
 The Daraga Community College is a smoke-free campus. College without being authorized in writing by the College Dean.
Smoking shall not be allowed in the College premises and Participation of a student in such activities in his reservation, the
within 60 meters of school property. College shall not be responsible for any consequences arising
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8. No student or Organization seeking to sponsor any social event For activities outside the Region, permission must be secured
or activity associated with the College may use the institutional from the College Dean/College Administrator atleast a month before
name of the College unless he/she or it is authorized to do so. the intended date of activity.
Generally, use of the institutional name by any student or group
off campus is prohibited. Permission for such solicitation may (a.1) For co-curricular activities:
on exceptional cases be obtained in writing from the Dean of (a.1.1) Course Syllabus
College/Administrator. (a.1.2) Travel plan highlighting the date
(a.1.3) Points of destination
9. Validated I.D card must be worn at all times within the school (a.1.4) Contract persons
premises. The validated I.D card should be used in all official (a.1.5) Relevant activities
transactions in and out of College. Any student who fails to (a.1.5) Parents permit, medical certificate,
produce validated I.D Card upon demand by any member of the certification of insurance, and a good number of faculty to
faculty, school authority or security guard may not be admitted act as chairpersons.
to this classes or inside the campus.
(a.2) For extra-curricular activities:
10. A student should help keep the building and campus clean at all (a.2.1) Parent’s permit
times. Trash cans and similar receptacles should be used. (a.2.2) Medical Certificate
Littering and Writing on the walls, doors, chairs or any property (a.2.3) Certification of Insurance
of the College are prohibited. (a.2.4) Faculty Chairperson/s

11. A student should handle funds, mails matter, or important (b) All co-curricular activities should be coursed through the
papers entrusted to him either by the College or any of the Office of Student Affairs and Service for
student organizations with utmost care and responsibility. information/evaluation/endorsement.
12. All funds occurring to the student organization must be
deposited in a reputable bank. At the end of every semester, the (c) All cases of personal misconduct or branches of discipline
bank book reflecting the financial assets of the organization must committed by the student inside the campus as an
be deposited with the CSC Treasurer for safekeeping. individual and out in connection with his membership in any
College Student Organization or extra-curricular activity,
shall fall under the jurisdiction of the Dean/Administrator of
Permission for Co-Curricular Activities the College concerned.

(a) Permission for co-curricular activities such as but not limited Disciplinary Action and Schedule of Sanctions
to field trips, educational/observation tours, conventions and 1. SCHEDULE OF SANCTIONS
other extra- curricular activities i.e., conventions, seminars
conducted within the Region should be obtained at least two ACTIONS TAKEN 1st 2nd 3rd
weeks in advance from the Dean or the OFFENSE OFFENSE OFFENSE
College/Administrator. Dishonesty

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a. Serious Dismissal Hazing of any variety Suspension 1

Dishonesty inside or outside the week – 6
premises of the months
b. Less Serious Suspension of DCOmC by an (dismissed if Dismissal
Dishonesty 5 months and Dismissal individual or a group death occurs)
1 day presenting an
accrediting DCOmC
c. Simple Suspension of Organization.
Dishonesty 1 month and Suspension Dismissal
1 day to 6 of 5 months Theft,
months and 1 day or misappropriation of Suspension 1
1 year and unauthorized sale week – 6 Dismissal
Grave Misconduct Dismissal of kind of property months
Falsification of Official Dismissal belonging to the
documents DComC of member of
Conviction of a crime the Community
including moral Dismissal College or guest of the
turpitude College.
Malversation/unlawful Suspension 1 Unauthorized Suspension 1
disbursement of school – week 6 Dismissal solicitation of week – 6 Dismissal
funds months contribution/donation months
Defacing, damaging or Suspension 1 using the name of
destroying any property week – 6 Dismissal college
of DComC or its months Disgraceful and Suspension 1
employees and guests. Immortal conduct week – 6 Dismissal
Carrying within the Suspension 1 months
College premises week 6 – Dismissal Creating disorder, Suspension 1
firearms or dangerous months tumult, breach of week – 6 Dismissal
or deadly weapons. peace or serious months
Illegal possession of Suspension 1 Dismissal disturbance within the
prohibited drugs or College premises
chemical. Suspension 1
Discourtesy to Reprimand week – 6 Dismissal
superiors months
Drinking alcohol Suspension 1
beverages or Reprimand week – 6 Dismissal
manifesting drunken months

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behavior within the College Disciplinary Tribunal

College premises
Violation of school Suspension 1 Chairperson - College Legal Officer
rules and regulations Reprimand week – 6 Dismissal Vice-Chairperson - SAS Coordinator
month Members:
Suspension 1 Concerned Department Chairman
Gambling Reprimand week – 6 Dismissal CSC Chairperson or his authorized representative
months
Suspension 1 Non-voting Member:
Simple misconduct Reprimand week – 6 Dismissal Guidance Counselor
months
Sexual Harassment Subject to the approved sanction on sexual Disciplinary Procedure
harassment by the BOT
 Disciplinary procedures shall commence upon the filling of a
College Disciplinary Committee written report to the Dean/Administrator by the instructor or
any authority who apprehends a student committing any acts
 All cases involving discipline of students and violation of rules enumerated as subjects to disciplinary action ‘C” it may be
and regulations of the College committed within its premises commenced by the offended party upon filing a written
shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the College Disciplinary complain under oath specifying the act or omission constituting
Committee. the misconduct.

 Investigation of cases falling under the jurisdiction of the  The Dean/ Administrator refers the matter to the Disciplinary
College shall be conducted by a committee of five voting Committee which shall convene not later than three days after
members. filing of the case. The Disciplinary Committee shall formulate
guidelines that will govern the conduct of the proceeding. They
 The College Disciplinary Committee shall be composed of: shall likewise be responsible in informing in writing the parents
(s) guardian (s) of the student (s) allegedly involved in the case.
a. The Coordinator of the Student Affairs and Services as
Chairperson  The Decision of the Disciplinary Committee shall become final
b. The President of the Faculty Club of the College as Vice and executor unless within five days from notice of the
Chairperson decision, appeals to the student disciplinary Tribunal.
c. The President of the College Student Council as his duty
authorized representative as member  The Student Disciplinary Tribunal shall review the decision of
d. The Department Chair as member the Disciplinary Committee based on the records/ minutes of the
e. The Guidance Counselor or, as non-voting member proceeding. The tribunal under certain cases may require the
receipt of other pieces of evidence.

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 Decision imposing disciplinary action upon the student shall be  In order to assure the students, the right to redress of
reported to his/her parent (s) guardian (s) not later than five grievances, the Coordinator of the Student Affairs is
working days after the case has been promulgated. The Student responsible for a grievance procedure involving non-academic
Disciplinary Tribunal shall meet not later than ten working days affairs. Any student may file a question, complain or statement
from the receipt of the notice of appeal. The Student Tribunal in the OSAS in person or in writing a course of action will be
shall formulate rules and guidelines that will govern the conduct taken within five (5) days after filing.
of the proceedings.
 If the OSAS course of action is not acceptable, the same
 The decision of the Student Disciplinary Committee shall complaint or statement of grievance could be elevated to the
become final and executor unless within ten working day from College Grievance Committee composed of:
notice of the decision, the aggrieve party is not satisfied with the
decision, appeals to the Board of Trustees through the College Legal Officer as Chairman
Administrator. Dean of the College where the Complainant is enrolled in as
Member
 The Board of Trustees shall review the decision of the Student CSC President or his/her Representative as Member
Disciplinary Committee based on the records/minute of the
proceedings. The Board under certain case may require the Academic Grievance Council
receipt of the other pieces of evidence.
Student have the responsibility and right to call the attention
Student Rights of a professor on any grade which the students believe to be an error.
Students may appear in this order: to the Department Chairman, then
A student under administrator investigation shall have the to the OSAS, then to the Dean, if the problem is not resolved at the
following rights: College Level, the Student may appeal to the College Grievance
Council lodged at the President/Administrator.
1. Be informed in writing of the nature and cause of any
accusation against him/her,
2. To answer the charge against him/her with the assistance of
counsel, if desired;
3. Be informed of evidence against him/her
4. To adduce evidence in his/her behalf; and to have
5. The evidence must have been duly considered by the
investigating committee or officials designated by the school
authorities to hear and decide the case.

Grievance Procedure

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DARAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE HYMN

You are a source of wisdom and virtue,

with a vision, a mission clear and true,
where inspired and dedicated mentors
Guide the young to rise above all odds.

You are the fortress of courage and strength,

where dreams and ambitions do come true,
young men and women learn to dare fly high,
letting faith, hope and love abide.

Chorus

Daraga Community College

These praises we sing to you
And in one voice we fervently pray,
God Bless and Keep you, beloved DComC!

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