STUDENT AFFAIRS

Prof. Antonio A. Maligaya

OIC Student Affairs
 MISSION
The Westmead International School Office of
Student Affairs educates and ensures the success of a
diverse student population by creating and fostering a
safe, welcoming, and comprehensive community. The
Office commits to excellence in the development and
delivery of high quality programs and services to
prepare responsible, service oriented and contributing
members of the ever changing global community.
 VISION
The Office envisions to be internationally
recognized for excellence in Student Affairs,
dedicated to inspire learners and leaders to create
positive change in the world through self-discovery,
connection to community, commitment to action,
and love of learning with compassion, engagement,
innovation and responsive action
 GOALS
• Create Possibilities, Pride and Affinity
• Inspire Learning
• Foster Student Success
• Exceed Expectations.
• Make a Difference.
• The success of Westmead International School students is the most important
measure of our progress. Given this, we are committed to inspire:
• An engaged community that actively seeks improvement through acceptance and
understanding.
• Students achieve world-class scholarship through academics, research, and
continued learning experience.
• The exploration and creation of all possibilities through innovative use of their skills
and knowledge.
• Individuals to hold themselves accountable, and to act with integrity, honesty, and
diligence.
• The tenacity requiring students to make ethical choices and to persevere through all
obstacles and act as ethically and civically engaged leaders.
• Career Services;
• Counseling and Psychological Services;
• Community Involvement;
• Athletic, Sports and Cultural Development;
• Research, Evaluation and Planning;
• Student Discipline, Conduct and Community Standards;
• Student Health Services;
• Student Leadership and Involvement; and
• Student Media and Publication.  
• The Office provides essential leadership for the out-of-classroom education of students, the co-
curriculum which complements and supplements the academic areas, and the various services
necessary for successful retention and graduation.
 BRIEF HISTORY
Westmead International School (WIS) is a private school established
in 2004 as Batangas Institute of Science and Technology. The institution w
as renamed on September 5, 2006, after opening more degree programs an
d educational levels. It has three campuses located in Batangas: Gulod (mai
n campus), Alangilan, and Mega Heights.
The institution's primary purpose is to extend quality education and
helpful training not only for its local student but also to foreigners. It is als
o WIS' objective to produce highly competent graduates who can thrive in t
he real world while contributing back to the society.
The institution has six colleges which include the following: School
of Economics, Business, and Accountancy (SEBA), College of Teacher Edu
cation (CTE), College of Information Technology and Computer Studies
(CITCS), College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA-COE), College of
Arts and Sciences (CAS), and College of Tourism and Hospitality Managem
ent (CTHM).
 COLLEGE DEPARTMENT

http://www.westmead-is.edu.ph (043) 723-9012 / 722-1868

All undergraduate students are required to comply with the provisions of the Student Handbook. They should familiarize themselves with its contents. Ignorance of any provision of the Student Handbook
does not
excuse any student from being sanctioned for non-compliance .

The information that appear in this Student Handbook apply to all students who are enrolled in the
different colleges of Westmead International School and who, upon admission agree to abide by the
regulations indicated hereto and conduct themselves so as to maintain discipline, order
in the different campuses and preserve the good name of the institution.
COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
VISION
Westmead International School (WIS) envisions to be an interna
tionally recognized premier institution which values the pursuit of truth,
the freedom of inquiry, and the expansion of knowledge in the service
of humanity through learning.
 
MISSION
The school distinguishes itself as a diverse, socially-responsible learning com
munity of high level scholarship and academic rigor sustained by truth, peace and eq
uality. Our aim is to provide exemplary basic, specialized, undergraduate and gradua
te courses through focused skill development and workforce training relevant to cont
emporary needs of the Philippines and the global community.
 
E xcellence
First among the College’s core values is a
commitment to excellence in all that we do. Commitment
to excellence calls on all of us to achieve to the very best of
our capabilities and exceed our own expectations. WIS
strives to establish active learning environments that require
students to build on previous knowledge and experience,
put forth their best efforts, and reach their full potential as
future professionals. Thus, excellence is expected across
all standards and in all arenas.
 
 
L eadership
WIS creates opportunities for students to be
citizen-leaders both on and off campus and thus
prepare them for leadership and responsible
citizenship in their professions and their communities.
WIS is dedicated to teaching students to be involved,
active learners who work hard, think critically,
creatively, and effectively.
I nnovation
WIS values and encourages creativity and risk-
taking without fear of judgment. We value others,
ourselves, and our students as unique individuals
and embrace the commonalities and the differences
that promote the best of who we are. WIS strives to
encourage its students to question the typical and
expand their thinking in a flexible manner, enabling
them to understand life’s dynamic potential.
 
S ervice
WIS highly values service as an objective
of life and education. We embrace the notion
that authentic leadership expresses itself in
service – the classical ideal of a truly
liberating education.
These values represents the aspirations and beliefs
of Westmead International School as a whole,
including its concern for equity, excellence and the
promotion of a caring, civil and just society.
 
 Students of Westmead International School are
expected to act as mature individuals at all times,
whether on or off campus, and show respect for
proper authority, for the rights of fellow students,
and for the good name of the college.
 
Gold. The color gold reflects the golden
ray of the sun which symbolizes success
and wealth, two things that WIS wants
its graduates to have.
 
 
Red. Its strong association with vigor, willpower, leadership and courage
are the traits that WIS advocates to its students.
The Eagle
The eagle’s eyes can see great distances. They
can also soar directly into the sun without being
blinded. Like the Eagle, WIS wishes to look beyond its
present. It envisions to be an internationally recognized
premier institution which values the pursuit of truth, the
freedom of inquiry, and the expansion of knowledge in
the service of humanity through learning. Its vision will
guide and lead the School and its academic community
into the realization of its goals and its dreams for the
students.
New Mandates on the Student Handbook:
The following acts or omissions are included but not limited to
the stated major offenses in the student handbook, in
accordance with R.A. 10627 also known as, Anti-Bullying
Act of 2013,and R.A. 8049, also known as the Anti-Hazing
Law.
• Physical contact between the bully and the victim like
punching, pushing, shoving, slapping, tickling, headlocks,
inflicting school pranks, teasing, fighting and the use of
available objects as weapons;

* Acts that causes damage to a victim’s psyche and/or

emotional well-being;
 * Any slanderous statement or accusation that causes
the victim undue emotional distress like directing foul
language or profanity at the target, name calling,
tormenting and commenting negatively on victim’s looks,
clothes and body; and Cyber-bullying or any bullying
done through the use of technology or any electronic
means;
 * Any type of physical brutality such as whipping,
beating, striking, branding, shocking, or placing a
harmful substance on the body of a student;

* Any type of physical activity such as sleep

deprivation, exposure to weather, confinement in
restricted areas, calisthenics or other activity that
subject the student to unreasonable risk of harm or
that adversely affects the mental or physical health
or safety of the student;
 * Any activity involving consumption of alcoholic beverage, drug,
tobacco product or any other food, liquid, or substance that subject the
student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental
or physical health or safety of the student;

Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism,

that subjects the student to extreme mental stress, embarrassment, shame,
or humiliation, that adversely affects mental health or dignity of the student
or discourages the student from remaining in school;

Any activity which violates the state laws, (i.e. Rape, Sexual assault,
etc.) and/or death, mutilation, insanity, impotence, results therefrom;
Any activity that causes or requires the student to perform a task that
involves a violation of a state or special law.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
WIS is an educational community which creates a harmonious
relationship between students, faculty, staff, employees and
administrative officials. WIS adopts the “Loco Parentis Doctrine”
stating that members of the academic community such as faculty,
staff, employees and administrative officials are considered as the
second parents and/or guardians of the students and shall
promote the general welfare and a conducive learning community
for the latter. As prescribed in R.A. 7877 otherwise known as
the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, sexual harassment
can be incurred by the members of the faculty, staff, employees
and administrative officials by committing the following acts;
 In an education or training environment, sexual harassment is
committed:
Against one who is under the care, custody or supervision of
the offender;
Against one whose education, training, apprenticeship or
tutorship is entrusted to the offender;
  When the sexual favor is made a condition to the giving of a
passing grade, or the granting of honors and scholarships, or the
payment of a stipend, allowance or other benefits, privileges or
considerations or;
  When the sexual advances result in an intimidating, hostile or
offensive environment for the student, trainee, or apprentice.
 Student Representation
Students should not participate in any outside activity, contest, play, band, choir, conference,
congress, association, society, or group as representatives of the college or any of its recognized
student organizations without written authorization from the respective college dean. (for academic-
related activities) and noted by the dean of Student Services.

 Bulletin Boards
Announcements shall be posted only on bulletin boards. Properly prepared posters or notices
may only be posted after being noted by the Dean of student affairs. When posting an announcement
on any bulletin board in any college, courtesy dictates that the college dean should be informed.
  a. Students who post announcements without prior approval of the said office shall be
penalized accordingly. Posters and streamers from outside entities
must be noted by the Dean of Student Affairs.
b. The standard duration of all postings is two (2) weeks. It is the responsibility
of the concerned student group to remove all posted information materials
after expiration date.
c. Students caught defacing, mutilating, or removing posters within the validity period shall
be subject to disciplinary sanctions.
 
1.11 Smoking
Smoking is strictly prohibited within the premises of the school. The school
has adopted a “No Smoking Policy” in all its campuses.
 
1.12 Boycotting
Any student who impedes, obstructs, prevents, or defeats the right and
obligation of a teacher or professor to teach his subjects or the right of teacher or
professor to teach his subjects or the right of the students to attend classes shall
be subject to disciplinary action.
 
1.13 Littering
Meals, snacks, and drinks should be taken outside the classrooms and
laboratories. However, students who wish to eat in other designated areas are
advised to dispose of their wrappers, food containers, tissue papers and the like in
trash cans and not in open places. Eating inside the classroom is strictly prohibited.
 
Propriety and good taste especially in conduct, manner, or appearance are expected at all times inside
and outside the school.
 
1.15 Public display of affection
Healthy interaction among students is encouraged by the school. However, acts or gestures
that tend to offend other members of the community are not tolerated in the campus.
The following are considered offending to the members of the WIS
community:
a. kissing (lips to lips, smack)
b. embracing
c. petting
d. necking
e. sitting on somebody else’s lap
f. partners staying in dark, inconspicuous places
g. partners staying in parked vehicles with lights off and closed windows especially
during late afternoon and evening
h. arm/s on hips of opposite sex
 
 
1.16 Storm Signals
WIS follows storm signals for both Metro Manila and Southern Luzon; that is, if
storm signal number three (3) or four (4) is sounded in either area, classes in the
undergraduate and graduate levels shall be automatically suspended. Offices and the
entire campus shall be closed.
 
1.17 Floods, earthquakes, jeepney/bus strikes, coup d’etat, and other emergency
situations Announcements by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) or by
other government agencies that apply specifically only to Metro Manila concerning
floods, earthquakes, transport strike, coup d’etat, or other emergencies do not
automatically apply to WIS. However,
should the need to suspend classes arise, the Executive Vice President (EVP) or the
Vice President for Academics Affairs (VPAA) shall consider the following:
 
a. Both the safety of students, faculty, and staff, on the one hand and the
continuation of classes to ensure academic standards, on the other.
b. Announcements will be made as early as possible.
1.18 Suspension of Classes
Administration officials authorized to make decisions on suspension of classes
are the CEO and the VPAA, in that order.
 
1.19 Students’ Compliance with Classroom Policies and Procedures
Students should follow the usual classroom policies and procedures as well as
those set by the teacher. Students who violate such policies may be referred to the DO
for proper action.
2.0Students’ Duty to Inform Parents/Guardians
It is the duty of the students to keep their parents/guardians informed of their
academic standing and the consequences of excessive absences or failures. Notices
that may be sent by the school to parents/guardians are merely by way of courtesy.
They do not relieve the students of their obligation to inform their parents/guardians of
their standing in school. Therefore, the lack of knowledge about the student’s status on
the part of the parents/guardians shall not be blamed on the school nor shall the latter
be held responsible for such ignorance.
 
 
1.21 Use of School Facilities
The school encourages students’ use of campus facilities for meetings as well
as social, cultural, and recreational activities. Misuse or careless use of such facilities
however disqualifies the students from using the same facilities in the future.
Unauthorized use of facilities shall be charged with either a minor or a major offense.
 
1.22 Change of Residence or Status
Students who have transferred residence or have changed their civil status
should inform the College Registrar’s Office in writing at the earliest possible time.
Students are liable for incorrect information on their identification card, registration
forms, and other school documents. A letter sent to the addressee will be considered
delivered.
 
1.23 Campus curfew
For campus security reasons, all students, should be out of the campus by
9:00 p.m. unless authorized by the Dean of Student Affairs.
 
11.4 Offenses are classified into minor and major offenses
A. A minor offense merits a warning/admonition the Discipline Officer or the
Dean of Student Affairs. Commission of the same offense for the second time merits a
notice to parents. If the same offense is committed the third time, the said act renders
it a major offense.
A. Minor Offenses:
The following sanctions will be imposed to those who violate the following rules
and regulations:
1st offense - Warning/Admonition
2nd offense - Minor Offense
3rd offense - Major Offense
 
 
The following acts and all others not classified as major offenses shall be considered minor offenses:
 1. Behavior considered unbecoming of a young adult.
a. disturbing classes without valid reasons
b. shouting at the corridor
c. using cell phone during classes
d. sitting on the table or parapet
e. wearing of cap inside the classroom
2. Entering a class or breaking into any school function without the permission of those
concerned
3. Loitering near classrooms during class sessions
4. Unauthorized use of white boards
5. Proselytizing
6. Eating inside classroom
7. Playing cards inside the classrooms
8. Using someone else’s library card
9. Entering the campus not in uniform
10. Non/improper wearing of ID
11. Violation of dress code during wash days
12. Defacing, mutilating, or removing posters within valid period of posting
13. Violation of usual classroom policies and procedures as well as those set by the teacher
 
14. Posting of announcements without prior approval of the Dean of Student Affairs for
announcements.
15. Unauthorized use of school facilities by non-recognized organizations or groups
16. Posting of announcements by non-recognized organizations, groups or individual

B. Major Offenses:
A major offense warrants the imposition of the penalty of probation, suspension,
non-readmission, exclusion or expulsion. The seriousness of the offense committed,
taking into account the mitigating and aggravating circumstances which are present,
shall determine the gravity of penalty or sanction to be imposed which ranges from a
minimum of 1 (probation) to a maximum of 5 (expulsion).
 
C. Definition of terms:
· Suspension – is a penalty in which the school is allowed to deny or deprive an erring
student of attendance in classes for a period of time.
· Non-Readmission – the student is banned from re-admission from the school if s/he
is found guilty of a serious breach of school policies, rules and regulations.
· Exclusion – is a penalty involving the immediate removal of an undesirable student
from the school roll if s/he is found guilty of a serious breach of school policies,rules
and regulations.
Expulsion – is an extreme administrative sanction debarring offending students from
all public and private schools.
 
Reference: Sarmiento, Ulpiano III (2002). Education Law and The Private Schools.
Phlippines
 
D. Table of Major Offenses and Sanctions
Legend:
 
 1 – Under probation for 1 year or forthe rest of stay in the School to three (3) days suspension
2 – Suspension of four (4) days to ten (10) class days
3 – Suspension of eleven (11) to fifteen (15) days
4 – Suspension of one (1) semester to one (1) year
5 – Non-readmission, Exclusion or Expulsion
 
1. Vandalism in any form and/or destruction of school property belonging to any member of the faculty,
administration, support staff or visitors, including the act of writing on chairs, desks, tables and walls*
 
2. Commission of a third minor offense
 
3. Acts of gross dishonesty; Giving false statement to obstruct justice
 
4. Acts of gross disrespect, in words or in deeds, which tend to insult or subject to public ridicule or
contempt any member of the faculty, administration, support staff, other students, and visitors
 
5. Defaming in words/deeds such as thru text messaging and the internet, as well as unjust vexations
 
6. Acts of lewdness, or public display of affection, distribution or possession of pornographic materials
within the campus
7. Gambling in any form within the campus with the use of money or similar forms
 
8. Using or lending someone else’s ID card, registration form or examination permit
 
9. Smoking within the University premises or approved off campus activities
 
10. Unauthorized collection or exaction of money, checks or other instruments used
as equivalents of money, in connection with any matter, property or transaction
pertaining to WIS
 
11. Unauthorized possession of liquor or alcoholic beverages within the campus and
its immediate premises, or entering or being in the school premises, or approved off-
campus activities, entering in or being in the school premises while in a state of
intoxication, driving under the influence of liquor.
 
12. Cheating in any form, including but not limited to the following acts:
• Unauthorized possession of notes or any materials relative to the examina tion, quiz or test,
and when the student actually uses them
• Deliberately looking at a neighbor’s examination papers and after a caution made by the
test proctor or by putting in the examination papers note of warn ing with his signature, the examinee
repeated similar act
• Copying from, or allowing another to copy from an examination or test paper
• Having somebody else take the examination, quiz, test for another (in which case both
students shall be held liable)
• Deliberately talking to another student in the room without permission during the examination
• Passing as one’s own work any assigned report, term paper, case analysis, re action paper
and the like, although copied from another
• Plagiarism and other acts of academic dishonesty
 
13. Unauthorized possession of firearms and other deadly weapons, including but not limited to: lead
pipes, ice picks, knives, clubs or any bladed weapon, and firecrackers and pyrotechnics, within the
premises of the school
 
14. Habitual disregard or repeated willful violations of established policies and regulations set by the
school
 
15. Drug addiction and/or illegal possession or use of prohibited drugs or chemicals, such as
marijuana, shabu, LSD, heroine,ecstasy pill and hallucinogenic drugs or substances in any form, or
possession of any regulated drugs such as barbiturates, sedatives or cough syrups without the proper
prescription, or inhalants such as rugby, acetone or thinner, without valid justification, within the
premises of the school.
 16. Deliberate disruption of the academic function or any school activity or any other intentional act
which tends to create disorders, tumult, breach of peace or any serious disturbance although not
connected with any academic function or school activity.
 
17. Assault upon the person or faculty member, administration, support staff and security force of the
school, or upon any person summoned by the school to maintain peace and order therein or in its
immediate premises, regardless of the place of commission, or upon any person within the premises of
the school
 
18. Threatening another with infliction and/or actually inflicting upon his person, honor or property or
any act amounting to crime inside the campus or within the immediate vicinity of the school
 19. Acts that malign the good name and reputation of the school and its duly constituted
authorities such as the malicious imputation of a crime, vice or defect whether real or
imaginary,or of any act, omission, condition status or circumstances tending to discredit or
cause dishonor and contempt to the good name or reputation of the school
20. Acts of subversion or insurgency including membership in any subversive
organization working for the violent overthrow of the duly constituted government or in
any illegal or immoral organization formed or established for the purpose of propagating
and/or engaging in unlawful and immoral acts and beliefs
 
21. Hazing or physical injuries for the purpose of initiation, admission or continuance of
membership in any organization, society or group, whether open or secret. Officers and
members who were present when such hazing happened shall be liable whether or not
they actually participated. Officers of the group shall also be liable even if they were not
preset when such hazing occurred.
 
22. Violation of conditions of being under probation and/or commission of another major
offense.
 
23. Commission of a second major offense.
 
24. Brawls on campus or at any school function or off-campus activity or within the
immediate vicinity of the school.
 
25. Inflicting physical injuries upon another within the campus premises or within in
immediate vicinity of the school.
 
 26. Stealing money, property, or any attempt thereof.
 
27. Forging or falsifying and/or tampering with academic or official records or
documents of any kind; or attempting to practice any deception or fraud in connection
with his application for admission to, or registration in, or graduation from the school.
 
28. Conviction before any court of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
 29. Any similar or analogous acts to any major offense.
 
30. Littering.
 
Students not in their proper uniforms will not be accepted on their respective
classes.

Monday: Skirts for female; both male and female should be wearing vests

Tuesday: Pants for female; both without vests

Wednesday: Washday; (Refrain from wearing slippers, flip flops, shorts,

sleeve less, tube, backless, spaghetti straps, razor back, plunging neckline,
midriffs, hanging blouses mini/micro-mini skirts and the like) Dress as
appropriate.
Thursday: Pants for females; both without vests.
Friday: Skirts for female; both male and female should be wearing vests
• The Library
The School Library contains materials consisting of books in the different
fields of study. Books are mostly of the latest edition especially those of the major
fields of study offered by the school. There are also books in the areas of culture,
literature, travel, Filipiniana, Rizaliana and other general circulation books to provide
well-rounded reading materials for both
• Medical and Dental Service
For the protection of health of the students, the school has employed a
medical and dental doctor who will do consultation and treatment, periodic physical
examination, first aid treatment, immunizations and periodic dental examinations
and advice. Furthermore, WIS has affiliated with a medical and dental clinic for the
use of students, faculty and employees.
 
• Counseling Service
As a personalized avenue for the absolute education which WIS is aiming for,
guidance and counseling services are at the disposal of all students in order to help
them in their personal and academic difficulties. The Office also provides group
guidance for underachieving student to help them in their academic problems.
STUDENT AFFAIRS ORGANIZATION
THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONS/Coordinator /Program Chair

MRS. ILLUMINADA L. DE CHAVEZ

President Emeritus

DR. ARLENE D. CASTOR

Chairman of the Board
President/CEO
Dean- College of Teacher Education
 DR. RACHEL L. DE CHAVEZ
Executive Vice President

DR. MARITES D. MANLONGAT

VP for Academic Affairs
VP for Finance
Dean - School of Economics Business
and Accountancy
Dean - College of Arts & Sciences
 PROF. ERNESTO CARLO L. DE CHAVEZ
VP for Extension and Research
Dean- College of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Director-IACEPO

PROF. ROSANA B. DE CHAVEZ

College Registrar
Scholarship Director
Dean- College of Information Technology and Computer Studies
 PROF. ANTONIO A. MALIGAYA
Gulod Campus Administrator
Student Affairs Coordinator
IACEPO/OJT- Coordinator

PROF. REGIE D. ABILA

Coordinator Sports and Cultural Afairs
Program Chair -College of Teacher
Education (CTE)
 ENGR. JHEISSA MAE FEDELINO
Coordinator- College of Engineering
Program Chair- BS Industrial Engineering

PROF. DEBIE LUALHATI

Program Chair- BS Customs Administration
 MS. ARMELA MERCADO
CTHM- Coordinator
Program Chair- BS Tourism Management

MS. SHERLY MANALO

Program Chair- BS Hospitality Management
MS. JOANNE B. HERNADEZ
Program Chair- BS Criminology

ENGR. JUNE JUNE SANTOS

Dean - College of Engineering
MS. MAE ROSE FULGENCIO
Program Chair – BS Psychology

MS. EUNICE D. OLAN

Program Chair- AB Communication Arts
WESTMEAD PRAYER
LORD WE ASK YOU TODAY, TO GUIDE OUR ACTIONS BY YOUR HOLY INSPIRATION
AND GRANT THAT, YOU MAY CARRY THEM OUT WITH YOUR GRACIOUS ASSISTANCE
AND THAT, OUR EVERY PRAYERS AND WORKS MAY BEGINS ALWAYS WITH YOU AND
THROUGH YOU BE HAPPILY ENDEED AMEN
THANK YOU!!!
GOD BLESS!!!