Part 4: Student Conduct - De La Salle Health Sciences Institute

Student Handbook 2010-2013
Section 19
GENERAL DIRECTIVES
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute (DLSHSI) is a Catholic
educational institution that is part of De La Salle Philippines, Inc.
Students are expected to act as mature Christians at all times, whether
on or off campus. They are to familiarize themselves with the contents
of this Student Handbook and strictly comply with all the provisions
herein.
Students admitted to DLSHSI are regarded as responsible individuals.
Hence, it is their duty to keep their parents/guardians informed of their
academic standing and the consequences of excessive absences or
failures. Notices thereof that may be sent by DLSHSI to
parents/guardians are merely by way of courtesy. These do not relieve
the students of their obligation to inform their parents/guardians of their
standing in school. Ignorance of a student’s status on the part of the
parents/guardians should not be blamed on the DLSHSI.
Students may be required to attend masses, spiritual retreats and
recollections, and/or similar activities. In the performance of their
obligations, all students must act in accordance with Christian
principles, Filipino traditions and ideals and DLSHSI policies. When a
student does not measure up to these standards, he/she may be
asked to withdraw from the DLSHSI.
19.1. Courtesy
In dealing with members of the academic community, students
are expected to observe Filipino norms of courtesy.
It is considered unethical for any student to make remarks that
are uncalled for. It is encouraged that at all times the students
are expected to uplift the Lasallian values.
School administrators, faculty members, and support staff, may
call the attention of students who display unbecoming behavior
during officially sanctioned DLSHSI activities inside or outside
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the campus. Abusive behavior or discourtesy towards HSI
officials, faculty, staff, discipline officers, security guards and
fellow students shall be dealt with accordingly.
19.2. Persons in Authority
19.3. Uniform
School administrators and parentis members exercise special
parental authority “in loco parentis” in relation to all students
of DLSHSI. The Discipline Officers and Security Guards are
also persons in authority and must be accorded proper
courtesy. As such, they shall have the right and duty to
apprehend and refer any erring student to the members of the
DLSHSI discipline and security unit or College Discipline
Boards for appropriate action.
Wearing of uniform is compulsory unless the student has a
written permit from the Dean of Student Services or her/his
duly authorized representative. The written permit must be
presented upon demand.
Students are required to wear the prescribed uniform and
their school IDs inside the school premises during class hours
and clinical duty hours and other days prescribed by their
respective Colleges. (Please see College Handbook)
Students who have no classes but need to come to DLSHSI
must wear their school IDs.
In instances when the students will be in civilian clothing, the
following are not allowed:
19.3.1. All kinds of shorts
19.3.2. Sleeveless shirts, blouses and dresses (except with an
overlying blazer which must be worn while inside the
campus)
19.3.3. Blouses and dresses that reveal or expose the breasts,
navel and/or undergarments
19.3.4. Midriffs, hanging blouses (which expose the abdominal
area and/or lower back)
19.3.5. Mini-skirts (note: skirt length should not expose more
than one third of the thigh)
19.3.6. Hats and caps worn inside classrooms and offices
19.3.7. Slippers (except in areas where these are
needed/required)
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19.3.8. Body piercing (except for earrings in females)
19.4. ID Card
19.4.1. All officially enrolled students must have their ID card
validated each enrollment period. Any student who uses
the ID of another and/or lends her/his ID for somebody
else’s use shall be sanctioned accordingly. A College
may adopt the use of a College pin and/or nameplate in
addition to the required ID.
19.4.2. Persons in authority have the right to ask for the
student’s ID when the need arises. ID cards may be
confiscated by persons in authority when a student
violates rules and regulations.
19.4.3. Students who have transferred residence or have
changed their civil status should inform the Registrar’s
Office in writing about this matter at the earliest possible
time.
19.4.4. Students are liable for incorrect information on their IDs,
registration forms, and other school documents.
19.4.5. Lost ID cards must be surrendered to the Office of
Student Services (OSS) and then endorsed to the Office
of the Registrar.
19.4.6. Students who lost an ID should:
19.4.6.1. Report the lost ID to the OSS within 48 hours.
19.4.6.2. Present an alternate picture-bearing identification
card together with his current registration form.
19.4.6.3. Secure a Certificate of Loss from the OSS.
19.4.6.4. Present the referral from OSS to the Office of the
Registrar and apply for a new ID card.
19.4.6.5. Pay for the new ID card at the Cashier.
19.4.6.6. Secure a temporary gate pass from the OSS. The
gate pass should indicate its period of validity.
19.4.6.7. The temporary gate pass should be surrendered to
the Registrar’s Office upon receipt of the new
permanent ID card.
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19.5. Invited Guests/Visitors
If a student invites anybody from outside the campus, an
endorsement should be secured from the Dean of the
College concerned and copy furnished the Dean of Office
Services.
19.6. Bulletin Boards
19.6.1. It is the privilege of recognized organizations and
student councils to post their announcements in
assigned bulletin boards.
19.6.2. Announcements shall be posted only on bulletin boards.
Walls or windows should not be used for posting
announcements.
19.6.3. Posters or notices may only be posted after approval by
the adviser, endorsed by the College Dean to the Dean
of Student Services then to the Institutional
Communication Office (ICO) for final approval and
posting.
19.6.4. Students who post announcements without prior
approval of the said offices shall be dealt with
accordingly.
19.6.5. The standard duration of all postings will depend on the
time frame that the ICO will prescribe. It is the
responsibility of the organization to remove its materials
after the prescribed duration of posting.
19.6.6. Students caught defacing, mutilating, or removing
posters within their valid period of posting shall be
subject to disciplinary sanctions. Presidents of
organizations who do not remove posters at the
prescribed time shall be guilty of a minor offense. (see
Sec. 20.10).
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19.7. Classroom Policies
Students are expected to abide by the classroom policies set
by their own College
19.8. DLSHSI Facilities
DLSHSI encourages students to use campus facilities for social,
cultural, sports and recreational activities. Students may be denied the
right to use the facilities if they do not abide by the regulations on the
use of such facilities.
19.9. Suspension of Classes
19.9.1. The DLSHSI official authorized to suspend classes is
the Vice Chancellor for Academics.
19.9.2. DLSHSI follows storm signals for both Metro Manila and
Southern Luzon. If storm signal number 3 or 4 is
sounded in either area, classes in the undergraduate
and graduate levels shall be automatically suspended
except for the fourth year medical level who are on duty.
19.9.3. If no official public announcement is made before 5 a.m.,
it should be assumed that classes will go on and offices
will be open. However, announcements on suspension
of classes may be made later in the day. Security guard
outposts and the telephone operator will be duly
informed in case of suspension of classes.
19.9.4. Announcements by the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) or other government agencies
concerning floods, earthquakes, jeepney/bus strikes,
coup d’etat or other emergencies that apply only to
Metro Manila do not automatically apply to DLSHSI.
19.10. Campus Curfew
For campus security reasons, a student should be out of
her/his classroom/College by 7:00 p.m. from Mondays to
Saturdays unless authorized by her/his College Dean or
Dean of Student Services.
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Section 20
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
It is very important for students to maintain a clean discipline record to
be assured of their continued stay in DLSHSI. This section aims to
orient them with the discipline policies, rules and regulations, as well as
structures, procedures, and practices.
20.1. Discipline Boards
20.1.1. College Discipline Boards
20.1.1.1. The College Discipline Boards (CDB) and their chairpersons
are appointed by their respective College
Deans. They are in charge of the enforcement of
student discipline policies, rules and regulations in
their respected colleges.
20.1.1.2. Each CDB is composed of three faculty members of
the college involved, the College Student Council
President or her/his representative, and the Chair of
Student Discipline and Security.
20.1.1.3. The functions of the CDB are the following:
20.1.1.3.1. Conducts investigation on students
who violate school rules and
regulations
20.1.1.3.2. Recommends to the Dean of Student
Services appropriate penalties for
offenses committed
20.1.1.3.3. Maintains and records all offenses of
violations
20.1.1.3.4. Forwards all recorded violations to the
Dean of Students noted by the Chair
of Student Discipline and Security
20.1.1.3.5. Summons students
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20.1.2. Institutional Discipline Board
20.1.2.1. The Institutional Discipline Board (IDB) may be
convened to hear, deliberate, and decide on appeals
by students/parents and cases referred by the Dean
of Student Services.
20.1.2.2. The IDB is composed of the following:
20.1.2.2.1. Dean of Student Services acting as
the Chair
20.1.2.2.2. College Dean (s) of the student(s)
involved
20.1.2.2.3. Chair for Student Discipline and
Security
20.1.2.2.4. Institutional Student Council President
or her/his representative
20.1.2.2.5. A representative of the Faculty
Association.
20.2. Discipline Officers
20.2.1. They are under the direct supervision of the Chair for
Student Discipline and Security under the Office of
Student Services.
20.2.2. The function of the Discipline Officer is to:
20.2.2.1. Maintain peace and order as well as promote
cleanliness in the campus.
20.2.2.2. Monitor activities of students and student groups oncampus
20.2.2.3. Apprehend and/or confiscate the ID of a student
caught or suspected of violating school rules and
regulations
20.2.2.4. Prepare and submit required investigation/incident
report of discipline cases to the Chair for Student
Discipline and Security, copy furnished CDB.
20.2.2.5. Serve summons to student(s) relative to the violation
of the student handbook
20.2.2.6. Network with offices and units of the institute
regarding student discipline and decorum.
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20.3. Special Powers
The Vice Chancellor for Academics, Dean of Student Services,
College Deans and Vice Deans are granted the special power to
give preventive suspension to students caught participating in
cheating, rumbles, tumultuous affrays, boycotts, or illegal
demonstrations for a maximum period of fifteen (15) school days.
This may be appealed before the Institutional Discipline Board
within five (5) days from the receipt of the decision by the person
concerned.
20.4. Preventive Suspension
A student under investigation of a case involving the penalty of
expulsion may be preventively suspended from entering the
school premises if the evidence of guilt is strong and the school
head is morally convinced that the student’s presence
compromises the normal operations of the school or poses a
risk or danger to life and property.
20.5. Procedure
20.5.1. Upon receipt of the written report on misconduct of any
student, the Chairperson of the Discipline Board (CDB)
shall initiate the investigation of the charge filed
against a student. He/she shall send a notice which
requires the student to answer the charge and/or to
appear for questioning before the CDB within 48 hours
from the receipt of the notice.
20.5.2. Except in meritorious cases, determined by the
CDB, the failure of the student to answer the charge
and/or to appear during the hearing shall be
construed as admission of guilt.
20.5.3. If an investigation has been carried out and sufficient
evidence has been found by the CDB or if the accused
has admitted his/her guilt, the CDB shall render a
decision and recommend appropriate sanctions. Copies
thereof shall be sent to the parties involved, Dean of
Student Services, College Dean(s) and the University
Registrar.
20.5.4. If the decision of the CDB is not acceptable to the
student, it could be appealed by the student to the Dean
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of Student Services through the Chair of Student
Discipline and Security who now convenes the
Institutional Discipline Board (IDB). The respondent and
her/his parent/guardian are to be notified by the IDB of
the date of hearing. Notice to the parents/guardian given
to the student involved shall be deemed sufficient. In
the event of the failure of the respondent and/or her/his
parents/guardian to appear, the IDB shall proceed with
the hearing without prejudice to their appearance in
subsequent hearings. Evidence, whether testimonial or
documentary, shall not be limited to those obtained by
the CDB. Postponement shall not be allowed except for
highly justifiable reasons as ruled by the Chairperson.
20.5.5. A record of the entire procedure shall be taken and filed.
The proceedings may likewise be tape-recorded by the
board. All records of the proceedings shall be
submitted to the Chairperson who shall have custody of
such records and tapes. The parties may be furnished a
copy of the minutes.
20.5.6. The board shall render a decision within 20 days from
the date of the last hearing whether or not the parties
submit their memoranda. The decision is final and
executory. It shall be in writing and shall state the
reasons for such a decision. The Dean of Student
Services shall impose the sanctions, if any, based on the
recommendations of the IDB. Copies thereof shall be
sent to all parties and submitted to the Vice Chancellor
for Academics and the University Registrar.
20.6. Postponement of Hearing
The following should be observed in cases of postponement:
20.6.1. A written request for postponement must be filed with
the Dean of Student Services at least two (2) days
before the scheduled date of hearing.
20.6.2. Oral requests for postponement shall not be entertained
unless presented during the hearing immediately
preceding the scheduled hearing.
20.6.3. Notice to the parents/guardian given to the student
involved shall be deemed sufficient.
20.6.4. Written request for postponement filed beyond the
prescribed period shall be denied, and the parties shall
be required to attend the scheduled hearing.
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20.7. Major Offenses
Students must be advised that as Lasallians, everyone
must exhibit the values that we uphold and proper decorum at
all times within or even outside the institute especially if they
are wearing their school uniform or any attire that identifies
them as students of DLSHSI.
These include but are not limited to: (see section 20.8 for
sanctions)
20.7.1. Gross Misconduct
20.7.1.1. Lewd public display of affection or acts/gestures that
offend members of the community like kissing,
embracing, petting, necking, partners in dark places
(e.g. parked vehicles at night), and other acts of
lewdness. Minimum penalty of sanction 20.8.3.
20.7.1.2. Possession of any of the following with minimum
penalty sanction 20.8.3 without prejudice to the filing
of criminal case in courts
20.7.1.2.1. Deadly weapon(s)
20.7.1.2.2. Illegal drugs
20.7.1.2.3. Pornographic material
20.7.1.3. Acts of gross disrespect, in words or in deed that
tends to insult or subject anyone to public
ridicule/contempt. Minimum penalty is sanction
20.8.3.
20.7.1.4. Acts that discredit and dishonor the good name and
reputation of DLSHSI as a malicious imputation of a
crime or defect, whether real or imaginary. Minimum
penalty is sanction 20.8.5.
20.7.1.5. Vandalism and/or destruction of DLSHSI property or
property belonging to any member of the DLSHSI
community and guests. Minimum penalty are
sanctions 20.8.1 and 20.8.5.
20.7.1.6. Gambling. Minimum penalty is sanction 20.8.3.
20.7.1.7. Reckless driving that may cause danger to persons
or properties while inside the school premises.
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Minimum penalty is sanction 20.8.3, without
prejudice to the filing of a civil action in regular
courts.
20.7.1.8. Habitual disregard or repeated willful violations of
established policies and regulations set by DLSHSI.
Minimum penalty is sanction 20.8.3.
Example: Commission of a third minor offense of
the same nature. Minimum penalty is sanction
20.8.3.
20.7.1.9. Violation of conditions of being under probation or
suspension. Minimum penalty is sanction 20.8.8.
20.7.1.10. Conviction before any court of any criminal
offenses involving moral turpitude. Minimum penalty
is sanction 20.8.8.
20.7.1.11. Falsely accusing another student or refusing to
identify a student who violated a school regulation.
Minimum penalty is sanction 20.8.5.
20.7.1.12. Entering the school premises under the influence of
alcohol. Minimum penalty is sanction 20.8.5.
20.7.1.13. Being under the influence of Illegal drugs. (Refer to
Section 22)
20.7.2. Dishonesty
20.7.2.1. Cheating, including but not limited to the following
acts:
20.7.2.1.1. possession and distribution of
unauthorized notes/materials in any
form related to the examination
20.7.2.1.2. deliberately looking at a neighbor’s
examination paper
20.7.2.1.3. allowing another to copy from one’s
examination papers
20.7.2.1.4. having somebody else take one’s
examinations
20.7.2.1.5. talking to another student without
permission during the examination
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20.7.2.1.6. passing copied work as one’s own
(e.g. assigned report, term paper, case
analysis, reaction paper).
20.7.2.1.7. Minimum penalty sanctions 20.8.4 and
20.8.5.
20.7.2.2. Forging, falsifying and/or tampering of
academic/official records/documents/ID/registration
form/examination permit or attempting to practice
any deception or fraud. Minimum penalty sanctions
20.8.4 and 20.8.5.
20.7.2.3. Stealing or any attempts thereof. Minimum penalty:
sanctions 20.8.1 and 20.8.5.
20.7.2.4. Unauthorized collection or extraction of money,
checks, or other instruments used as equivalents of
money, in connection with any matter, property or
transaction pertaining to DLSHSI. Minimum penalty:
sanctions 20.8.1 and 20.8.5.
20.7.3. Violent Acts
20.7.3.1. Physical injuries inflicted on any person. Minimum
penalty is sanction 20.8.7.
20.7.3.2. Officers and members of unrecognized
organizations present during hazing shall be liable
whether or not they actively participated. Officers of
the group shall also be liable even if they were not
present when hazing occurs. Minimum penalty is
sanction 20.8.7.
20.7.3.3. Deliberate disruption of any DLSHSI activity or any
other intentional act which tends to create disorder
and/or tumult. Minimum penalty is sanction 20.8.5.
20.7.3.4. 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 lawful and immoral acts and
beliefs (e.g. satanic organizations). Minimum penalty
is sanction 20.8.5.
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20.7.3.5. Threatening or preventing any student or school
personnel from entering the school premises or
attending classes or discharging their duties.
Minimum penalty is sanction 20.8.5.
20.7.4. Membership in unrecognized organizations like
fraternities and sororities. Minimum penalty is sanction
20.8.9.
20.7.5. Such other acts as may be determined by the IDB
provided the application of the rules on such acts shall
be prospective in nature. Minimum penalty to be
determined by the IDB.
20.8. Sanctions for Major Offenses
The severity of the offense and the mitigating or aggravating
circumstances shall determine the gravity of the penalty or sanction
to be imposed. These penalties/sanctions are:
20.8.1. A fine equivalent to the value of the damaged property
but in no case more than twice its value; or the
replacement of the thing or property damaged,
destroyed, lost or defaced, or the cleaning of the entire
room or wall or part thereof, free from all marks and
writings
20.8.2. Withholding of diploma, transcript, and other school
records for as long as the prescribed restriction or
reparation of the damaged property has not been made
20.8.3. Automatic academic suspension for five (5) days with
one (1) year probation
20.8.4. A grade of 0.00 for the examination(s)
20.8.5. Academic suspension for a period of not less than five
(5) but not more than twenty (20) school days
20.8.6. Academic suspension for one (1) semester
20.8.7. Academic suspension for one (1) school year
20.8.8. Exclusion from the school/dropped from school rolls
20.8.9. Expulsion (Note: According to Article XIV Section 77 of
the manual of Regulations for Private Schools, expulsion
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is usually considered proper punishment for
major/serious offenses.)
20.9. Readmission after suspension
20.9.1. Students must undergo counseling, Lasallian formation,
and/or community service during the period of academic
suspension.
20.9.2. To be readmitted to class after suspension, a written
promise of future exemplary behavior signed by the
student and countersigned by her/his parents or
guardian is required and must be submitted to the Office
of Student Services.
20.10. Minor Offenses
The following acts and all others not included in the foregoing
enumeration shall be considered as minor offenses:
20.10.1. Behavior unbecoming of a Lasallian
20.10.2. Disturbing classes without a valid reason
20.10.3. Entering a class or breaking into any DLSHSI function
without the permission of those concerned
20.10.4. Disobeying DLSHSI regulations, such as loitering near
classrooms during class sessions, unauthorized use of
DLSHSI facilities, supplies and equipment, and eating
inside the classroom
20.10.5. Entering the campus without the prescribed uniform
20.10.6. Possession of alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes
20.10.7. Improper wearing of ID (should be visible) and uniform.
The hem of the upper garment of the uniform should
cover or reach the buttocks. Skirt length should at least
reach below the knee
20.10.8. Improper and unauthorized use of bulletin boards and
instructional materials/media and defacing, mutilating or
removing informational materials within valid period of
posting.
20.10.9. Wearing of earrings and longhair among male students
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20.10.10. Body piercing with ornament worn (except for earrings
for females)
20.10.11. Playing cards within the school premises.
20.10.12. Hair highlights
20.10.13. Such other acts as may be determined by the IDB
provided the application of the rules on such acts shall
be prospective in nature
20.11. Sanctions for Minor Offenses
20.11.1. Admonition by the Discipline Officer/any person in
authority for the first offense
20.11.2. For the third offense of the same nature – see Section
20.7.1.
20.11.3. Commission of four minor offenses – suspension for
five (5) days
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Section 21
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
As befits members of a Christian academic community, grievances
against any member, policy, service, etc. of the community should be
settled through sincere dialogue and discussion. It is only when such
initial discussion fails that one should resort to formal procedures for
settling such grievances.
It is important that due process be observed. This can be done through
proper communication. Written complaint is encouraged.
When it is in writing and duly signed, it becomes a formal complaint
needing a formal procedure. The complaint, answer, memorandum,
recommendation and eventually the decision must also be in writing.
Minutes of all proceedings shall also be in writing and shall be
signed by all parties concerned. All original records of the proceedings
shall be kept in the possession of the Office of the Dean of Student
Services.
21.1. Composition of the Student Grievance Board
21.1.1. Dean of Student Services as chair and presiding officer
21.1.2. College Dean of Student complainant
21.1.3. College Dean of the student/faculty respondent or the
Department Head of the staff respondent
21.1.4. Representative of the Union of College Student Councils
21.1.5. Representative of the Faculty Association
21.2. Grievance Procedure
21.2.1. For any grievance, the first person to approach for
information and assistance is the faculty adviser.
21.2.2. The student files her/his written complaint with the
faculty adviser. If the complaint is against the faculty
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adviser, the student files her/his complaint to the Dean
through the Vice Dean.
21.2.3. The faculty adviser conducts a one-on-one conference
with the student/faculty/staff respondent to settle the
manner amicably.
21.2.4. If the faculty adviser fails to resolve the case, he/she
refers it to the Dean through the Vice Dean.
21.2.5. If the decision on the case by the Vice Dean/College
Dean is not satisfactory to the student complainant, the
student may elevate the case to the Grievance Board.
21.2.6. The Dean of Student Services convenes the grievance
Board, which then hears the case. He/she shall start the
proceedings by reading the complaint and reply/ies filed
before the Board.
21.2.7. Once a decision is made by the Board, parties to the
case are furnished their copies of the same. In case the
complainant is not satisfied with the board’s decision, the
student may move for a reconsideration of the case with
the board within 48 hours after receipt thereof,
otherwise, the decision becomes final and executory.
21.2.8. The Student Grievance Board recommends solutions to
the Vice Chancellor for Academics.
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Section 22
CONDUCT OF DRUG TESTING
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute is envisioned to provide the
highest quality of life in its community as well as to achieve total
formation and development of its students. Alongside with its
compliance with RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs
Act of 2002, it is committed to promote and maintain a drug free
environment for its students.
22.1. General Guidelines
22.1.1. The illegal use, sales, possession of illegal drugs inside
and outside the school premises constitutes a major
offense of the institutional student handbook and will be
dealt with the appropriate sanctions and penalties.
22.1.2. All old students from the different colleges will be
subjected to the test.
22.1.3. Incoming students and senior students will need to
undergo mandatory drug testing.
22.1.4. The drug testing agency will be the De La Salle Drug
Testing Unit. Two testing methods will be done, the
screening test which will determine the positive result as
well as the type of drug used and the confirmatory test
which will confirm a positive screening test.
22.1.5. The Health and Safety Unit will hold meetings for those
students who turned positive during the screening and
confirmatory test.
22.1.6. Results, records, and transcript of meetings in relation to
drug testing will be treated with confidentiality.
Disclosure of information will only be given to certain
individuals who are important in the rehabilitation and
formation of the student.
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22.1.7. The Health and Safety Unit of DLSHSI will offer
assistance in the counseling and referral to rehabilitation
centers.
22.1.8. Education and training concerning the adverse effects of
drugs must be properly disseminated to every student
for proper awareness and practice.
22.2. DRUG TESTING PROTOCOL
22.2.1. SETTING DATES FOR TESTING
22.2.1.1. For old students, to ensure full participation and
compliance, no tests will be scheduled during,
22.2.1.1.1. examination week
22.2.1.1.2. semestral , Christmas and summer
breaks
22.2.1.1.3. institutional and national holidays
22.2.1.1.4. institutional and collegiate activity
22.2.1.2. Drug testing for incoming students is mandatory as a
requirement for the admissions process. The date
for drug testing will be specified by the school clinic.
22.2.2. NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE PROCEDURE OF
DRUG TEST
22.2.2.1. Through the Health and Safety Unit, all students and
their parents shall be notified through writing on the
process and manner by which the drug testing shall
be conducted. Notification will be sent at any time
during the school year. Failure to return the
acknowledgement receipt shall not be a bar to the
conduct of the drug testing.
22.2.2.2. For incoming Students written notification on the
process and manner of drug testing will be
distributed by the Admissions office prior to the
scheduled drug test. Failure to return the drug
testing consent form shall not be a bar to the conduct
of the drug testing.
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22.2.3. SELECTION OF STUDENTS
The students who will undergo drug testing for a specific
date will be selected using cluster sampling. On the day
of the test date, the student will be excused from the
class and instructed to proceed to the laboratory. A call
slip/acknowledgement slip with time in/out will be issued
to the student to be signed by the laboratory staff on
duty. An excused absence must be given to the student
if he/she misses a quiz, examination or activity during
the conduct of the test.
22.2.4. URINE SPECIMEN COLLECTION PROCEDURE
22.2.5. All students undergoing drug test shall abide with the
method of collecting the urine specimen according to the
procedures of the DLSUMC Drug testing Laboratory.
The following steps are
22.2.5.1. Remove any unnecessary outer clothing (e.g. coat,
jacket, hat, etc).
22.2.5.2. Leave other personal belongings (e.g. briefcase,
purse) with the outer clothing
22.2.5.3. Empty pockets and display the items to ensure that
no unacceptable items are present. The donor may
retain his/her wallet and cell phone.
22.2.5.4. Wash and dry hands in the hand washing area
under DTL (Drug Testing Laboratory) personnel
observation. Do not wash hands again until after
delivering the specimen to collector.
22.2.5.5. Select the specimen collection container from the
available supply.
22.2.5.6. Enter the restroom used for urine specimen
collection with the collection container together with
the collector.
22.2.6. Provide a specimen of at least 60ml (completely fill up
container)
22.2.7. Return the specimen to the collector within
approximately 3 minutes of completing the void (i.e.
longer waiting periods may cause the temperature to be
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out of range and necessitate a direct observed
collection)
22.2.8. Observe the sealing of the specimen bottles(s).
22.2.9. Initial the bottle label(s)/seal(s) using care to avoid
damaging them
22.3. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE IN CASE OF A POSITIVE
FINDING
If a student is found to be positive in the test, the health and safety
unit will summon the student concerned and his/her
parent/guardian (person in authority) for a conference with the
school physician (for positive screening tests) or the class adviser,
college dean and chair and vice chair of the drug board (for positive
confirmatory test).
22.4. SANCTIONS/PENALITIES
22.4.1. First offense of (+) confirmatory test
22.4.1.1. The student will undergo assessment by the school
physician and recommend to the drug testing board
whether the student should undergo counseling or
rehabilitation. The student will be instructed to file for
a leave of absence (LOA) while undergoing drug
counseling/rehabilitation.
22.4.1.2. After the expiration of the six (6)-month moratorium
on drug test after testing positive for drug use and
completion of the recommended action, the student
must undergo a repeat drug test one month prior to
their entry into the program and secure a clearance
from the school physician before they are allowed to
be admitted into the program.
22.4.2. Second Offense of a (+) confirmatory test
22.4.2.1. Expulsion from DLSHSI
22.5. Non-compliance of drug test
22.5.1. If in any circumstance the student was absent during the
date to undergo a test, he/she must submit a written
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notice of the reason of absence. The student will
undergo the drug test in another date unannounced. If
there will be one repeated absence on the date of the rescheduled
drug test, the student will be subjected to
disciplinary action as stated in the Institutional Student
Handbook Section 20.7.1.8. as a habitual disregard or
repeated willful violation of established policies and
regulations.
22.5.2. Refusal to submit oneself to drug testing will
automatically be subjected to the appropriate disciplinary
action as stated in the Institutional Student Handbook
Section 20.7.1.8. as a habitual disregard or repeated
willful violation of established policies and regulations
with penalty stated in 20.8.3.
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Section 23
OTHER REGULATIONS
Other rules and regulations pertaining to student conduct may be
formulated by the Administration from time to time.
Section 1.
RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING
THE ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT ACT OF 1995
PART 1: PRELIMINARY MATTERS
Title- This body of rules and regulations shall be known as the rules
and regulations for the implementation of the Anti-Sexual
Harassment Act of 1995 at De La Salle Health Sciences Institute or
“rules” for short.
Section 2.
Coverage – These rules shall govern incidents of sexual
harassment inside the campus of De La Salle- Health Sciences
Institute, as well as incidents outside the campus premises and/or
during the semestral or summer vacation, if such incidents
adversely affect the good name or reputation of the institution.
Section 1.
PART 2: POLICIES
State Policy – The state shall value the dignity of very individual,
enhance the development of its human resources, guarantee full
respect for human right, and uphold the dignity of all members and
elements of the educational community, other workers, applicants
for employment, those undergoing training, instruction or education.
Towards this end, all forms of sexual harassment in the
employment, education or training environment are hereby declared
unlawful.
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It is therefore the duty of the employer or the head of the workrelated,
educational or training environment or institution to
prescribe the guidelines in the workplace and educational or training
institutions to prevent or deter the commission of acts of sexual
harassment, and to provide the procedures for the resolution,
settlement or prosecutions of said acts.
Section 2.
School Policies and Objective – The mission of this institution is
to foster an open learning and working environment. The ethical
obligation to provide an environment that is free from sexual
harassment and from fear is imperative. The entire educational
community condones any act of sexual harassment
Violation of this policy shall result in disciplinary action to and
including expulsion or termination as the case may be.
All members of the educational community affected by a sexual
harassment incident shall be treated with respect and given full
opportunity to present their side of the incident.
PART 3: SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Rule 1 - Preliminary Provisions
Section 1.
Work, Education or Training – Related Sexual Harassment
Defined – work, education or training-related sexual harassment is
committed by an employer, employee, manager, supervisor, agent
of the employer, teacher, instructor, professor, coach, trainer, or any
other person who, having authority, influence or moral ascendancy
over another in a work or training or education environment,
demands, requests or otherwise require any sexual favor from the
other, regardless of whether or not the demand, request or
requirements for submission is accepted.
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A. In a work-related or employer environment, sexual
harassment is committed when:
1. The sexual favor is made as condition in the hiring
or the employment, re-employment or continued
employment of the said individual or in granting
said individual, favorable compensation, terms
conditions, promotions or privileges, or the refusal
to grant the sexual favor results in limiting,
segregating or classifying the employee which in
any way would discriminate, deprive or diminish
employment opportunities or otherwise adversely
affect said employee;
2. The above would result in an intimidating, hostile
or offensive environment for the employee;
3. The above acts would impair the employee’s
rights or privileges under existing labor laws.
B. In an education or training environment, sexual
harassment is committed:
4. Against one who is under the care, custody or
supervision of the offender;
5. Against one whose education, training,
apprenticeship or tutorship is entrusted to the
offender;
6. When sexual favor is made a condition to the
giving of a passing grade, or the granting of honor
and scholarship, or the payment for the stipend,
allowance or other benefit, privileges, or
consideration; or
7. When the sexual advance results in an
intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for
the student, trainee or apprentice.
Sexual harassment can be verbal, visual, or physical. It can be
overt, as in the suggestion that a person could get higher grade or
raise by submission to sexual advances.
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Section 2.
Forms of Sexual Harassment – Sexual harassment may consist of
the following:
A. Persistent, unwanted attempts to change a professional or
educational relationship to a personal one.
B. Unwelcome sexual flirtations and inappropriate put-downs
of individual person or classes of people. Example include,
but are not limited to the following:
1. Unwelcome sexual advances;
2. Repeated sexual – oriented kidding, teasing, or
flirting;
3. Verbal abuse of a sexual nature;
4. Graphic commentary about an individual’s body’
sexual prowess, or sexual deficiencies;
5. Derogatory or demeaning comment about women
in general, whether sexual or not;
6. Leering, whistling, touching, pinching, or brushing
against another’s body;
7. Offensive crude language; and
8. Displaying objects or pictures which are sexual in
nature that would create an offensive work of living
environment.
Section 3.
Other Persons Liable – Any person who directs or induces another
to commit any act of sexual harassment as herein defined, or who
cooperate in the commission thereof by another with out which it
would not have been committed, shall also be liable with these
rules.
Section 4.
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Basic Type Of Sexual Harassment – The following are considered
basic type of sexual harassment.
A. “Quid pro quo” sexual harassment – occurs when
submission to or rejection of unwelcome sexual advances,
request to engage in sexual advances, request to engage
in sexual conduct, and other physical and expressive
behavior of sexual nature is used as the basis for
employment decisions, giving of passing grades, granting
of honor and scholarship, or the payment of stipend
allowance or other benefits, privileges, or consideration.
Quip pro quo sexual harassment cases are hereby
classified as grave.
B. Hostile or Offensive sexual harassment – occurs when
unwelcome sexual conduct unreasonably interferes with an
individual job performance or creates an intimidating,
hostile , or offensive working environment, even in the
absence of the tangible or economic job consequences.
Hostile or offensive sexual harassment cases are hereby classified
as grave, less grave or light, depending on the reasonable
man/woman standards adopted by the committee.
Section 5.
Sanction – The following administrative sanction shall be imposed
on sexual harassment cases:
A. For work – related incidents of sexual harassment:
1. Suspension
2. Dismissal
B. For education or training – related act of sexual
harassment:
1. Suspension
2. Exclusion
3. Expulsion
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Sexual harassment offenses shall be classified as grave, less grave
and light.
Grave Sexual harassment cases are those to which this rules attach
the penalty of dismissal, or exclusion, or expulsion.
Less grave sexual harassment cases are those to which this rules
attach the penalty of suspension.
Light sexual harassment cases and hose to which these rules attach
the penalty or reprimand and warning.
Section 6.
.
Sanction Not A Bar To Court Action. Administrative sanction shall
not be a bar to prosecution in the proper court of unlawful act of
sexual harassment.
PART 4: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
(See Section 21)
Rule I - Due Process
Section 1.
Right to Due Process – No disciplinary sanction shall be applied
upon any erring member of the educational community except for
causes and after due process shall have been observed.
In sexual harassment cases, the alleged offender must be
afforded due process and the whole process shall be treated
confidential.
Section 2.
Procedural Due Process Standards – The following procedural
due process standard must be met in sexual harassment cases:
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A. There must be an impartial body or investigation committee
who shall acquire jurisdiction over the person of the alleged
offender.
B. The Alleged offender must be informed in writing of the
nature and cause of accusation against him
C. The alleged offender must be given the opportunity to
defend himself.
D. The alleged offender shall have the right to adduce
evidence on his own behalf and the evidence must be
considered by the investigating committee deciding the
case.
Section 1.
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RULE II - Complaint and Reporting System
Complaint Defined – A complaint is a sworn written statement
under oath charging a person with violation of sexual harassment
and subscribes before the proper authority.
Section 2.
Who May File – Any student or employee of the school may file a
complaint of sexual harassment.
Section 3.
Where to File – A complaint may file in the office of the chairperson
where he belongs.
Section 4.
Sufficiency of Complaint – A complaint is sufficient of it states
the name of the respondent, the detailed narration of events was
committed and the name of any witness, if there be any.
Section 5.
Proceeding for Investigation – Upon receipt of the written
complaint signed under oath by he offended party or by any person
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facie case has been established, he shall immediately furnish the
respondent a copy of complaint together with the other necessary
documents. The respondent is given 48 hours to file an answer from
the time of receipt hereby. In case the respondent fails or refuses to
answer, the case may be pushed through under summary
proceeding.
Section 6.
Resolution Of The Case – Judgment in the case will be made
immediately after the deliberation and the parties will be informed
within two (2) days. The chairperson shall forward to the Office of
the Institutional Disciplinary Board (IDB) which will receive for
affirmation, reversal or modification of the decision.
Section 7.
Written Record and Privacy of Parties – Written record of cases
of sexual harassment must be kept, and precaution should be taken
to protect the privacy of all parties involved.
PART 5: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Rule I - Preventive Suspension
Section 1.
Preventive Suspension Of Accused In Sexual Harassment
Cases – Any member of the educational community may be placed
immediately under the preventive suspension during the pendency
of the case of the evidence of his guilt is strong and the school head
is morally convinced that the continued stay of the accused during
the period of the investigation constitutes a distraction to the normal
operation of the educational community. The chair shall make or
submit recommendations to the Dean/Head of the department to
which the respondent belongs and shall inform the VCA of the
suspension. The concerned office shall be furnished a copy.
Section 2.
Preventive suspension of student exceeding 205 of the total
number of class hour shall be submitted to the Office of the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
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Rule II - Independent Action for Damages and Prescription
Section 1.
Independent Action For Damages – Nothing in the Act or in these
Rules shall preclude the victim from instituting a separate and
independent action for damages and other affirmative relief.
Section 2.
Prescription Period – Any action arising from the violation of the
provision of the act and these rule shall prescribe in three (3) years
whether the student, faculty or employees is no longer enrolled or
employed.
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