Part 3: Services and Activities - De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
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Student H<strong>and</strong>book 2010-2013Section 11STUDENT SERVICES11.1. Guidance <strong>and</strong> CounselingThe Guidance <strong>and</strong> Counseling Service Unit (GCSU) is an integral unitof the Office of Student <strong>Services</strong>. It recognizes <strong>and</strong> strengthens thestudents’ total formation <strong>and</strong> development by helping them to becomecommitted achievers <strong>and</strong> healers for God <strong>and</strong> country. The program isbased on the belief that every student is of value, unique <strong>and</strong> has theright to optimum development.11.1.1. The GCSU offers the following services11.1.1.1. Counseling11.1.1.1.1. Voluntary/Walk inCounseling session focuses on helping the studentsovercome their pressing needs, difficulties <strong>and</strong>problems, <strong>and</strong> thereby make appropriate actions <strong>and</strong>adjustments.11.1.1.1.2. Individual Academic CounselingA means of correlating the individual studentpsychological test results with his/her GeneralWeighted Average (GWA) towards underst<strong>and</strong>ingoneself in relation to his/her academic problems.11.1.1.1.3. Follow up counseling based on the individualstudent’s annual interview <strong>and</strong> who soughtvoluntary counseling <strong>and</strong> who are referred.A counseling process which determines or ascertainsthe condition <strong>and</strong> the progress of the student’sproblem.11.1.1.1.4. Career CounselingTo assist the students in dealing with issuesconcerning anxieties <strong>and</strong> adjustment problemregarding chosen field of career <strong>and</strong> to make intelligentcareer choices <strong>and</strong> decisions11.1.1.2. Interview (given annually) this will serve as springboardfor counseling.50 | Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>
<strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>11.1.1.2.1. Initial Interview11.1.1.2.2. Routine Interview11.1.1.2.3. Follow –up Interview11.1.1.2.4. Exit Interview11.1.1.3. Parent Conference/ConsultationTo establish helping relationship with parents inorder to promote holistic welfare <strong>and</strong> developmentof their sons <strong>and</strong> daughters.11.1.1.4. Teacher Conference/ConsultationTo strengthen helping relationship with teachersby: Involving them in scheduling <strong>and</strong>implementation of the guidance activities Updatingthe faculty concerned on the progress of thestudent’s problem taking in to consideration theethics/principles of confidentiality11.1.1.5. Referral Service (As the need arises)To establish <strong>and</strong> strengthen helping relationshipwith parents/teachers in order to promote holisticwelfare achieve self-actualization.11.1.1.6. Testing Service (Given annually)This service assists students in discovering <strong>and</strong>accepting of one’s strengths, limitations, <strong>and</strong>potentials to facilitate better self-underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong>adjustment to various life situations. It is gearedtowards prediction, counseling, assessment, <strong>and</strong>evaluation purposes. Psychological TestingAdministration, scoring <strong>and</strong> individual studentnarrative test interpretation is under the service ofa credible testing agency. Individual <strong>and</strong> GroupPsychological Test Interpretation (Students,Faculty <strong>and</strong> Administrators).11.1.1.7. InformationA service which provides relevant information tostudents in advocating attitudes <strong>and</strong> habits, whichwill assist them in making intelligent choices <strong>and</strong>decisions, <strong>and</strong> in coping with life’s complexities.Provides career <strong>and</strong> occupational information atthe Guidance bulletin board. Summary Reports onStudent <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> | 51
Student H<strong>and</strong>book 2010-2013the College/Year Level Profile of Students’Common Needs <strong>and</strong> Problems <strong>and</strong> PsychologicalTest Results are disseminated <strong>and</strong> discussed tothe students, faculty <strong>and</strong> administrators. Guidanceorientation for the students <strong>and</strong> faculty11.1.1.8. Research <strong>and</strong> EvaluationReports on the Students’ Psychological TestResults, Common Needs <strong>and</strong> Problems <strong>and</strong>evaluation tools given to faculty members <strong>and</strong>/orstudents are consolidated, tallied, profiled <strong>and</strong>summarized in order to gather pertinent data thatwould aid GCSU to deliver quality service <strong>and</strong>substantial information to concerned members ofthe institution. Guidance service evaluation isconducted periodically to appraise the efficiency ofthe guidance services.11.1.1.9. Individual InventoryAccumulation of record of all pertinent informationabout the individual student is maintained <strong>and</strong> updatedyearly to assist him/her especially in areas where he/shehas certain needs <strong>and</strong> concerns. The Student PersonalCumulative Record (SPCR), Needs Assessment Checklist(NAC) <strong>and</strong> the Self- Assessment Survey (SAS) are beingaccomplished by students which will be used as springboardfor counseling.11.1.1.10. College Career TalkTo inspire students by listening to <strong>and</strong> interacting withsuccessful persons in their chosen field <strong>and</strong> acquirerelevant career information that will make them aware ofthe latest trends <strong>and</strong> career opportunities.11.1.1.11. Personality Enrichment ProgramIts holistic program which may promote building selfconfidence,establishing good study habits, stress <strong>and</strong> timemanagement, value clarification, interpersonal relationship,social graces <strong>and</strong> etiquette through seminars, workshop <strong>and</strong>forum.52 | Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>
<strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>11.1.2. Guidelines for referral cases11.1.2.1. Referral cases must be considered top priority.11.1.2.2. If counseling referral case conflicts with prescheduledcounseling / interview sessions, thecounselor must cancel the latter in documentaddressed to the class adviser through the classpresident.11.1.2.3. Faculty who makes the referral must fill up a referralform to be issued by the Guidance Counselor.11.1.2.4. The referring faculty sets the schedule of student forcounseling.11.1.2.5. The guidance counselor gives the call-slip to thereferring faculty.11.1.2.6. The referring faculty issues the call slip to the studentconcerned.11.1.2.7. The guidance counselor gives feedback to thereferring faculty within one or three (1-3) days aftercounseling the student.11.2. <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Services</strong>.The office of Student <strong>Services</strong>, through its <strong>De</strong>an <strong>and</strong> Coordinator for<strong>Health</strong> <strong>and</strong> Safety, oversees the delivery of health services to students<strong>and</strong> ensures that the school environment is generally safe <strong>and</strong> secure.<strong>Health</strong> services can be availed in the school clinic which is manned bya school nurse <strong>and</strong> school physician .11.2.1. <strong>Services</strong> Offered11.2.1.1. Medical evaluation <strong>and</strong> initial treatment for studentswho do not feel well or have signs of illness while inschool11.2.1.2. Referral to a diagnostic facility <strong>and</strong>/or specialty clinicwhen laboratory work-ups <strong>and</strong>/or specializedevaluation <strong>and</strong> treatment are needed11.2.1.3. <strong>Health</strong> education on the prevention <strong>and</strong> essentialmanagement of ailments that primarily affectadolescents <strong>and</strong> young adults11.2.1.4. Issue warnings <strong>and</strong> relevant advise to the academiccommunity in the event of an epidemic, or asm<strong>and</strong>ated by the <strong>De</strong>partment of <strong>Health</strong>11.2.1.5. Keep all medical records <strong>and</strong> physical exam resultsof each student11.2.1.6. Verify <strong>and</strong> note medical certificates issued by otherphysiciansStudent <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> | 53
Student H<strong>and</strong>book 2010-201311.2.1.7. Issue medical Clearance/medically fit certificate tostudent who just suffered from communicable disease11.3. Hours of OperationMondays – Fridays: 8:00-5:0011.4. Guidelines on <strong>Services</strong>11.4.1. Emergency <strong>Services</strong> at DLSUMCAll students can consult the physician-on-duty in theEmergency Room of the <strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> University MedicalCenter when11.4.1.1. the School Physician is not available11.4.1.2. Immediate medical attention is needed outside of theclinic hours of the School Clinic.The Emergency Fee is waived if the studentpresents the validated ID for the current semester.In cases when the School Clinic is open but theSchool Physician is not available, the student mustpresent a referral letter from the School Nurse. Allother charges outside of the Emergency Fee shallbe shouldered by the student.11.4.2. Medical Certificate11.4.2.1. The School Physician will issue medical certificatesfor students who have incurred absences if they soughtconsultation prior to or on the day of their absence.This medical certificate must be received by the schoolnurse for proper documentation.11.4.2.2. If the students sought consultation from a privatephysician <strong>and</strong> was issued a medical certificate, thismust be noted by the school physician. The studentshall give a copy of her/his medical certificate to theschool clinic for record purposes.11.4.2.3. Students must show their medical certificates to theirCollege <strong>De</strong>an/Associate <strong>De</strong>an so that their absencecan be declared as an Excused Absence.11.4.2.4. Letters or sickness notification coming from parentswill be received <strong>and</strong> filed but stamped “for recordpurposes only, under college discretion.”54 | Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>
<strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>11.4.3. Annual Medical Examination11.4.3.1. All students are required to comply with the ANNUALMEDICAL EXAM conducted before the beginning of eachschool year.11.4.3.2. The extent of the physical examination <strong>and</strong> type oflaboratory/diagnostic examination done each yearvaries depending on the year level of the students <strong>and</strong>the College that they belong to. Generally, the scopeof the physical exam for incoming first year students<strong>and</strong> incoming interns or medical clerks is moreintensive.11.4.3.3. The Physical Exam <strong>and</strong> laboratory exams are doneby doctors from the <strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> University MedicalCenter <strong>and</strong> its laboratory facility. Radiographic examsare done by the College of Medical RadiationTechnology11.4.3.4. Students <strong>and</strong>/or parents of the students can accessthe results of their physical exam <strong>and</strong> laboratory testsat the School Clinic.11.4.3.5. Students who did not comply with the given scheduleof the Chest X-ray <strong>and</strong> <strong>La</strong>boratory Examinations withthe school clinic will be advised to proceed to theUniversity Medical Center <strong>and</strong> have these proceduresdone there.11.4.4. Required Vaccinations <strong>and</strong> Additional Tests11.4.4.1. Hepatitis B vaccination <strong>and</strong> PPD testing are donedepending on the requirements of the respectiveColleges. This vaccination <strong>and</strong> test help protect thestudent from Hepatitis B <strong>and</strong> pulmonary tuberculosisinfections.11.4.4.2. Vaccination is a requirement for enrollment. Thestudent can have their vaccine in the institute throughthe Adult Immunization Unit or they can have theirvaccination done in another institution provided thatthey secure a medical certificate from the administeringphysician or institution.Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> | 55
Student H<strong>and</strong>book 2010-201311.4.5. Annual Drug TestingEffective School Year 2007-08 Drug Testing ism<strong>and</strong>atory for all students of the <strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong><strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>. The date <strong>and</strong> time of testing will ber<strong>and</strong>omly scheduled throughout the year. The test willbe done at the Bioavailability Unit, third floor of theAngelo King Research Center or as announced.11.4.6. Discounts at the University Hospital FacilityStudents admitted to the <strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> University MedicalCenter are given a 20% discount on laboratory,pharmacy <strong>and</strong> room charges. To avail of thisprivilege, a Certificate of Enrollment should be obtainedfrom the Registrar’s Office to be submitted to theUniversity Hospital’s billing section.11.5. <strong>De</strong>ntal <strong>Services</strong>11.5.1. <strong>De</strong>ntal services are given by an accredited school dentist11.5.2. An Annual <strong>De</strong>ntal Screening is scheduled during each SchoolYear for all DLSHSI students.11.5.3. Beyond the annual dental screening, only the following dentalservices are WITHOUT charge:11.5.3.1. dental consultation11.5.3.2. temporary filling (one procedure per semester)11.5.3.3. emergency tooth extraction11.5.4. Students who have majority of their classes in DLSHSI areentitled to these dental services.11.6. Student Accident Insurance11.6.1. All students are required to pay their respective insurancepremiums per semester.11.6.2. Coverage includes Accidental <strong>De</strong>ath, Dismemberment <strong>and</strong>/orDisablement (AD&D), Accidental Medical Reimbursement (MR),Accidental Burial Expense (ABE), Unprovoked Murder <strong>and</strong> Assault(UMA)11.6.3. A student is entitled to a medical reimbursement when, byreason of injury, the insured shall require a treatment by a legallyqualified physician or surgeon, confinement in a hospital or theemployment of a licensed or graduate nurse. The company will pay56 | Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>
<strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>the actual expenses incurred within the first fifty-two (52) weeks fromthe date of the accident for such treatment, hospital charges <strong>and</strong>professional fees but not to exceed the amount stipulated in theinsurance policy as the result of any accident.11.6.4. A student who meets an accident or sustains any injury shouldprepare the following for submission to the School Clinic:11.6.4.1. Medical certificate <strong>and</strong> hospital abstracts or hospitalrecords.11.6.4.2. Official receipts of expenses, such as medicines <strong>and</strong>hospital bills.11.6.4.3. Certificate of enrollment from the Registrar’s Office.11.6.4.4. Photocopy of his registration card.11.6.4.5. Photocopy of police report, in case of vehicularaccident.11.6.4.6. Accident report form at the School Clinic11.6.5. The student should file their insurance claim within one (1) yearfrom the date of the accident.11.6.6. Other provisions11.6.6.1. Students who pay the insurance premium are alsoinsured during the summer term, even if they are notenrolled. Thus, the payment of insurance premium forthe two semesters entitles a student to a12-monthcoverage.11.6.6.2. This insurance covers accident or injuries only <strong>and</strong>does not cover illness.11.6.6.3. Students can follow-up the status of their insuranceclaims at the Accounting officeStudent <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> | 57
Student H<strong>and</strong>book 2010-2013Section 12ACADEMIC SERVICES12.1. Library <strong>Services</strong> Center (LSC)The DLSHSI Library <strong>Services</strong> Center (LSC) provides theinformation needed by students, faculty members, residents <strong>and</strong> staffof <strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>. Its goals <strong>and</strong> objectives are insupport of <strong>and</strong> in consonance with the plans, programs <strong>and</strong> needs ofDLSHSI. The LSC aims to provide a quiet, wholesome, <strong>and</strong> userfriendlyenvironment to stimulate the inquisitive mind for learning <strong>and</strong>research.12.1.1. .Library HoursThe DLSHSI Library <strong>Services</strong> Center observes the followingschedules:Regular Semester (Monday-Friday) 8:00-8:00(Saturday) 8:00-5:00Summer (Monday-Friday) 8:00-6:00(Saturday) 8:00-5:0012.1.2. Library Sections <strong>and</strong> <strong>Services</strong>The DLSHSI Library services are available to all students, facultymembers, residents, personnel, <strong>and</strong> alumni of the DLSHSI uponpresentation of valid identification cards. Non-DLS-HSI membersmay also avail of library services provided that they presentwritten referrals from their home institutions.12.1.3. Sections:12.1.3.1. Reference Section & General Education Section12.1.3.2. Periodical Section12.1.3.3. Medical <strong>and</strong> Allied <strong>Health</strong> Section12.1.3.4. Reserve/Theses Section12.1.3.5. Electronic Resources & Multimedia Section58 | Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>
<strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>12.1.3.6. Technical <strong>Services</strong> Section12.1.4. <strong>Services</strong>:12.1.4.1. Library Orientation12.1.4.2. Reference <strong>and</strong> Research Assistance includingissuance of referral letters12.1.4.3. Online database searching including assistance tothe On-line Public Access Catalog (OPAC)12.1.4.4. Resource Sharing12.1.5. Library Policies12.1.5.1. Circulation PoliciesIssuing <strong>and</strong> returning of borrowed library materials aredone at the Circulation Section found at the differentlibrary units. All DLSHSI borrowers must:12.1.5.1.1. Present valid bar-coded school ID <strong>and</strong> thebook/s for proper issuance.12.1.5.1.2. Inspect the book/s they wish to borrow formissing or torn pages. The borrower will beheld accountable for failure to report missing ortorn pages.12.1.5.1.3. Present the book/s they wish to borrow <strong>and</strong>their valid bar-coded ID.12.1.5.1.4. Borrowers are required to return the books onthe exact due date to avoid penalty.12.1.5.2. Maximum number of books that can be borrowed:12.1.5.2.1. Three (3) circulation books for 1 week12.1.5.2.2. One (1) overnight book12.1.5.3. Policy on Reserve Books12.1.5.3.1. Reserve books are for room use only from 8:00a.m. - 4:30 p.m.12.1.5.3.2. Reserve books can be borrowed for overnightuse only after 4:30 p.m.12.1.5.3.3. Borrowed reserve books for overnight useshould be returned not later than 10:00 am ofthe following day for undergraduate students<strong>and</strong> not later than 1:00 p.m. for medicalstudents.12.1.5.3.4. An overdue reserve/overnight book will becharged of twenty pesos (P20.00) fine per dayStudent <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> | 59
Student H<strong>and</strong>book 2010-2013many other student-related data needs in theinstitution.12.2.2. TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES12.2.2.1. This unit is responsible for all IT equipment,networking <strong>and</strong> maintaining all computers, as well aslending out audiovisual equipment.12.2.2.2. ITC oversees four (4) computer laboratories. It hassecured its resources <strong>and</strong> eased deployment byenabling a domain server that controls usage.Name ofComputer <strong>La</strong>bLocationNo. ofComputersPrinterE-lib Angelo King Bldg, basement 21 NoTwin lab-A Wang Bldg, 6 th floor 50 YesTwin lab-B Wang Bldg, 6 th floor 50 YesEach computer unit has the followingspecifications:OS - Windows XP professionalProcessor - Intel Pentium IVRAM - 512 mbSoftware installed - MS Office, Epi Info12.2.2.3. Distribution of Internet Student AccountsAll students can get their internet username <strong>and</strong>password at any of the computer laboratories.12.2.2.3.1. Procedure12.2.2.3.1.1. Student presents validatedstudent ID or registration form for the currentsemester12.2.2.3.1.2. IT lab custodian releasesusername <strong>and</strong> generic password62 | Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>
<strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>12.2.2.3.1.3. Student enters username <strong>and</strong>generic password. Changing the genericpassword is strongly recommended for securitypurposes12.3. AUDIOVISUAL SERVICESThis is the ITC unit concerned with setting up multimedia equipment<strong>and</strong> assisting the Colleges with their audiovisual needs inside <strong>and</strong>outside of the campus12.3.1. Procedure:12.3.1.1. Help desk officer receives job order, reservationform/ request letter12.3.1.2. ITC director acts on the request12.3.1.3. Help desk officer informs multimedia technicianabout the request12.3.1.4. Multimedia technician releases equipment <strong>and</strong> doespreventive or corrective maintenance when neededStudent <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> | 63
Student H<strong>and</strong>book 2010-2013Section 13FORMATION SERVICESAll religious, spiritual <strong>and</strong> sociocivic offices <strong>and</strong> activities are primarilycoordinated <strong>and</strong> supervised by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for<strong>La</strong>sallian Mission <strong>and</strong> External Linkages as these types of activities aredirectly h<strong>and</strong>led by three different offices under the VC for Mission:Campus Ministry<strong>La</strong>sallian Formation <strong>and</strong> Social Action Office<strong>La</strong>sallian Vocations Office13.1. Campus Ministry <strong>and</strong> Chaplaincy13.1.1. The Campus Ministry is responsible for enabling the DLSHSIcommunity to experience the reality of a living faith in accordance withthe <strong>La</strong>sallian spirituality <strong>and</strong> the Catholic tradition <strong>and</strong> doctrineswithout discriminating other Christian traditions, faith <strong>and</strong> cultures.13.1.2. It implements programs which contribute to the holisticformation of the whole community, in consultation with the Office ofthe Vice-Chancellor for Mission by supporting Christian groups oncampus, such as <strong>La</strong>sallian Youth Commission, Youth for Christ <strong>and</strong>other religious youth groups; providing time for prayer/ worship oncampus, conducting retreats <strong>and</strong> recollections, organizing ecumenicalgatherings, guiding <strong>and</strong> accompanying students in their spiritualjourney <strong>and</strong> growth.13.1.3. It builds a Christian community on campus by coordinating withheads of the different colleges, departments, <strong>and</strong> units regarding theCMO pastoral plan, in order to respond to the religious <strong>and</strong> spiritualneeds of each unit through communal celebration like daily masses,devotions, reception of sacraments, celebration of the Word, <strong>and</strong>other paraliturgical services.13.1.4. It creates a dynamic <strong>and</strong> communal atmosphere in the campusby providing venues for integration of life <strong>and</strong> faith through for a64 | Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>
<strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>symposia, enhanced “kapihan-moments,” sharing of the differentvoices of faith, audiovisual program, <strong>and</strong> outreach activities.13.1.5. It promotes awareness of the universal call to holiness throughcultivation of charisms <strong>and</strong> discernment of vocation.13.1.6. Mass schedulesThe Holy mass is celebrated everyday at the school chapel (TwoHearts of Jesus <strong>and</strong> Mary).Mass Schedule:Daily Mass – 6 AMWednesday – 6 AM, 12 NN, 5 PMFriday – 6 AM, 6 PMFirst Friday Adoration – 2 -3 PM (Chapel)The school/hospital chaplain is also available for spiritual counseling<strong>and</strong> confession.13.2. <strong>La</strong>sallian Formation <strong>and</strong> Social Action Office13.2.1. The <strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> conscientiously takesupon itself the mission of providing Human <strong>and</strong> Christian Education toall those entrusted to its care. In particular, the school adheres to thefollowing principles of <strong>La</strong>sallian Education:“<strong>La</strong>sallian education IS A MISSION AND MINISTRYAT THE SERVICE OF GOD, THE CHURCH ANDSOCIETY, <strong>and</strong> directed towards integral human <strong>and</strong>Christian development <strong>and</strong> liberation.<strong>La</strong>sallian education IS IMBUED WITH A SPIRIT OFFAITH, which enables persons to interpret, judge <strong>and</strong>evaluate realities in the light of the Gospel, to uniteone’s actions <strong>and</strong> intentions with God’s, <strong>and</strong> to rely onGod’s providence in acting <strong>and</strong> discerning God’s will.<strong>La</strong>sallian education IS MARKED BY ZEAL: the wholeheartedgiving of oneself to the service of others, ingratuity <strong>and</strong> generosity, in creativity <strong>and</strong> fortitude, incompassion <strong>and</strong> commitment.<strong>La</strong>sallian education IS EXERCISED AS ACOMMUNION IN MISSION marked by a fraternal spiritStudent <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> | 65
Student H<strong>and</strong>book 2010-2013which enables all sectors of the school community <strong>and</strong>all those who support its work to collaborate ineducating towards a world that is more humane, morejust <strong>and</strong> more fraternal, a world where no one isexcluded from the banquet of life.<strong>La</strong>sallian education FORMS DISCIPLES ANDCITIZENS, PROPHETS AND PROFESSIONALS. Whobring the transforming power of the Gospel to bear onculture <strong>and</strong> on every human endeavor in order torealize God’s kingdom of truth, justice, love <strong>and</strong>peace.”(An excerpt from the Guiding Principles of <strong>La</strong>sallianEducation in the Philippines)Through its programs, the LASALLIAN FORMATION <strong>and</strong> SOCIALACTION OFFICE responds to the call of providing opportunities thatshall lead to the fulfillment of the abovementioned mission. Moduleshave been designed in consideration of the students’ contexts <strong>and</strong>perceived needs as meaningful contemporary songs, affirmationactivities, scriptural texts, prayers, moments of reflection, inspirationalarticles, discussion, video presentation <strong>and</strong> simple snacks make up thefour-hour session. With the Foundational Principles of <strong>La</strong>sallianFormation as the framework, basics of <strong>La</strong>sallian spirituality are shared<strong>and</strong> reflected upon as the lives of Saints John Baptist de la <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>and</strong>Miguel Febres Cordero are presented. The commitment ceremony atthe end hopes to send them home, animated <strong>and</strong> convinced that theyare called to continue on with the mission of becoming “disciples,citizens, prophets <strong>and</strong> professionals” willing to be at the service of God,the Church <strong>and</strong> society.Further, it is envisioned that as the students advance in the ladder,module content shall be appropriated such that they grow as well in theknowledge of the teachings of the Church, <strong>La</strong>sallian writings, relevantmaterials <strong>and</strong> documents of the <strong>La</strong>sallian Family in the district <strong>and</strong> inthe world.The following themes unfold the very objectives of each seminar:RADIATING GOD’S PRESENCE – for CMRT StudentsTHERAPEUTIC PRESENCE - for PT StudentsNURSING THE LASALLIAN SPIRIT - for Nursing StudentsLASALLIANS: ON CALL - for Medicine StudentsBIRTH of a LASALLIAN - for Midwifery Students66 | Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>
<strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>24/7: SERVICE UNLIMITED- for Student LeadersPLAY & PRAY – for Varsity Players13.3. <strong>La</strong>sallian Vocations OfficeThe <strong>La</strong>sallian Vocations Ministry Office is tasked to developprograms for awareness <strong>and</strong> recruitment to the <strong>La</strong>sallian Vocation.Brother Arian is the Vocations Director for the entire Philippines.He visits our campus several times each year to interact <strong>and</strong>dialogue with the students.The Vocations Office is relatively new <strong>and</strong> is still in the process oforganizing itself. However, students who are interested incontinuing St. John Baptist <strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong>’s mission of serving thepoor <strong>and</strong> the youth-at-risk through the ministry of education caneither organize themselves into a specific mission-oriented group,or you may join any of the following local <strong>and</strong> international <strong>La</strong>sallianorganizations/activities initiated by various <strong>La</strong>sallian <strong>Part</strong>ners:13.3.1. <strong>La</strong>sallian Youth Commission13.3.2. <strong>La</strong>sallian Volunteers ProgramIt is a community of <strong>La</strong>sallian <strong>La</strong>y MissionaryVolunteers who, in their search for meaning,strive to live the teachings of Saint John Baptistde <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong>, <strong>and</strong> in the spirit of inter-faithcollaboration aimed to contribute to socialtransformation.13.3.3. Return to Vaugirard (RTV)A weeklong formation program of the <strong>La</strong>sallian Animation<strong>and</strong> Formation Team (LAFT), the Return to Vaugirard (RTV)is a basic orientation on the <strong>La</strong>sallian heritage in thePhilippine context with emphasis on building the culture ofpeace in one’s relationships within <strong>and</strong> outside <strong>La</strong>sallianinstitutions. The program is offered for highly motivatedmembers of the <strong>La</strong>sallian Family (students, faculty, staff,administrators, parents) who are ready to make a differencein creating a culture of peace. The program is usually held inMindanao.Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> | 67
Student H<strong>and</strong>book 2010-2013Section 14STUDENT GOVERNMENT14.1. UNION OF STUDENT COUNCILS - BOARD OFPRESIDENTSDuring the Leadership Training Seminar last October 17-19, 2008 heldat the Charles Huang Conference Center in Tagaytay City attended bythe officers of the 4 college student councils, it was agreed upon that are-structuring of the Institutional Student Council will be implementedfor the remaining of the SY 2008-09. In lieu of the inherent difficulties oftheir curricular schedule <strong>and</strong> unique college culture, instead of thetraditional nomination <strong>and</strong> election of Institutional Student Councilofficers culled from the attendees of the Leadership Training Seminar(LTS), the four colleges have adopted that the four college councilpresidents sit <strong>and</strong> be the highest governing body of the student body<strong>and</strong> shall be known as the BOARD OF PRESIDENTS of the UNION OFSTUDENT COUNCILS, DLSHSI. The Board of Presidents shall solelytackle issues that dwell on the rights of the students <strong>and</strong> shall leave itto the individual college councils to h<strong>and</strong>le the welfare of theirconstituent colleges.14.2. COLLEGE STUDENT COUNCILS14.2.1. The College Student Council (CSC) is the student governmentof every college in DLSHSI.14.2.2. It shall be the voice of the students in the college.14.2.3. It shall act on the rights <strong>and</strong> welfare of the students of theirrespective college.14.2.4. Due to the inherent uniqueness of each college, the officerswho will constitute each college student council shall be dictated bytheir respective College Constitution <strong>and</strong> By-laws of which is dulynoted by their faculty adviser/s <strong>and</strong> endorsed by their college deans.14.2.5. The officers shall be elected by the students from theirrespective colleges. The date of elections shall be determined by theirrespective college COMELECs.14.2.6. The term of office shall be one school year <strong>and</strong> shall commenceon the first day of June <strong>and</strong> end on the last day of May of the nextsucceeding year. All officers are eligible for re-election.14.2.7. The president of each CSC shall automatically sit in the Boardof Presidents of the Union of Student Councils, DLSHSI.68 | Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>
<strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>Section 15STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS15.1. Institutional Student OrganizationsAt present the <strong>De</strong> la <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> has three campuswide organizations: The DLSHSI VARSITY TEAM <strong>and</strong> the DLSHSI-Saring Himig the official chorale group of the Institution under the officeof <strong>La</strong>sallian Mission <strong>and</strong> External Linkages, <strong>and</strong> HEALS (<strong>Health</strong>Assembly of <strong>La</strong>sallian Scholars) under the Office of Academic<strong>Services</strong>. These groups are made up of students from the variouscolleges of the campus.<strong>Activities</strong> of the Institutional Student Organizations are funded by theoffice or unit to which they belong <strong>and</strong> are jointly supervised by theOffice of Student <strong>Services</strong> (OSS).Students who wish to apply into the varsity team <strong>and</strong> Saring Himigmust comply with the membership policies.Since they are jointly supervised by both the offices of LMEL <strong>and</strong> OSS,their activities must have the approval of the Office of Student <strong>Services</strong>hence, all activities of these organizations must be relayed to the OSSby submitting a duly accomplished <strong>Activities</strong> Form available at theOSS.15.1.1. MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES FOR VARSITY AND SARINGHIMIG15.1.1.1. New Applicant15.1.1.1.1. Any freshman or transferee enrolled in DLSHSIwho has no academic evaluation from theirrespective college in the preceding semester<strong>and</strong> is applying into the organization the firsttime.Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> | 69
Student H<strong>and</strong>book 2010-201315.1.1.1.2. They will not need academic evaluation.15.1.1.2. Old Applicant15.1.1.2.1. Any enrolled student of DLSHSI who has anacademic evaluation from their respectivecollege in the preceding semester <strong>and</strong> who ,15.1.1.2.2. Was not recommended based from theprevious academic evaluation15.1.1.2.3. Failed to submit the parental waivers in theprevious academic evaluation15.1.1.2.4. Gone on leave from the organization15.1.1.2.5. They will need to go through all the selection<strong>and</strong> recruitment procedures.15.1.1.3. Renewing Member15.1.1.3.1. A student who was part of the final list ofAPPROVED applicants from the previoussemester.Membership status may change every semester based onqualifications met which include academic evaluation, physicalexamination <strong>and</strong> tryouts.15.1.2. POLICIES AND GUIDELINES FOR MEMBERSHIP TOVARISTY AND SARING HIMIG15.1.2.1. Interested students will submit a Letter of Intentaddressed to the <strong>De</strong>an of Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> submitthe same at the office of the Director of Sports, Culture<strong>and</strong> Special Events .15.1.2.2. All applicants will undergo the tryouts conducted bythe Office of the Director of Sports, Culture <strong>and</strong> SpecialEvents <strong>and</strong> physical examination conducted by theschool clinic.15.1.2.3. The Director of Sports, Culture <strong>and</strong> Special Eventsthen will submit the list of students who passed thetryouts to the <strong>De</strong>an of Student <strong>Services</strong>.15.1.2.4. The <strong>De</strong>an of Student <strong>Services</strong> will verify theacademic st<strong>and</strong>ing of the students from the list from70 | Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>
<strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>their respective College <strong>De</strong>ans, <strong>and</strong> decide on theapplication based on the following:15.1.2.4.1. Applicants with grades of at least 82 in ALLsubjects enrolled in the previous semester orschool year UNCONDITIONALAPPROVAL15.1.2.4.2. Applicants with a FAILED grade in the previoussemester OR unsatisfactory academicperformance evaluations within a certaingrading period (based on criteria for theCollege of Medicine <strong>and</strong> Physical Therapy whoadopt an integrated curriculum) DISAPPROVE application15.1.2.4.3. Applicants with grades below 82, but withoutany failures in the previous semester or schoolyear PARENTAL WAIVER needed beforeapproval. The Parental Waiver form isavailable at the Office of Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong>must be submitted before the given deadline.15.1.2.5. The <strong>De</strong>an of OSS will release the FINAL list ofAPPROVED members of the varsity/chorale who15.1.2.5.1. Have passed the screening <strong>and</strong> selectionprocedures of the Office of Sports, Culture <strong>and</strong>Special Events AND15.1.2.5.2. Have passed the medical examination AND15.1.2.5.3. are academically qualified to participate in theorganization based on the grade requirement15.1.2.5.4. have submitted their waivers on or before thedeadline (for those students who are requiredto submit a parental waiver)15.1.2.6. Any student member of the organization whodevelops academic problems will be required to file fora temporary leave from the organization <strong>and</strong> will berequired to again submit the letter of intent prior to thestart of the semester if he/she decides to join theorganization again.Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> | 71
Student H<strong>and</strong>book 2010-201315.1.2.7. Only students who do not have a failed subject in theprevious semester or school year can return to activemembership in the Institutional organization.15.1.2.8. The <strong>De</strong>an of OSS will provide OMEL with a copy ofthe academic clearance of the above student.15.1.2.9. Students must take note of the dates for therecruitment of varsity <strong>and</strong> saring himig members. Theyare responsible to comply with the schedules.15.1.2.10. Members of the organization who wish to avail ofthe service scholarship MUST PERSONALLY APPLYfor the scholarship at the Office of Academic <strong>Services</strong>.Scholarships are NOT automatically processed for anymember of an Institutional Organization.15.2. Collegiate Student OrganizationsDLSHSI encourage students to participate in co-curricular <strong>and</strong> extracurricularactivities as part of a well-balanced academic training. Forthis purpose, it encourages the establishment of student groups whoseactivities are geared towards social, cultural, religious <strong>and</strong> recreationalaspects of student development. Under the supervision of the Office ofStudent <strong>Services</strong> – Student <strong>Activities</strong> Unit the office aims to provide acentral body that promotes, facilitates, enhance <strong>and</strong> coordinate all itsstudent activities to assure primarily the safety <strong>and</strong> enrich the campusexperience of each student. Therefore a means of monitoring studentactivities shall be followed.15.3. ACCREDITATION OF STUDENT COUNCILS <strong>and</strong>ORGANIZATIONS15.3.1. Requirements for Accreditation for both Old <strong>and</strong> NewOrganizations to be submitted to the Secretariat of the Office ofStudent <strong>Services</strong> located at the Basement of the Wang Bldg.15.3.1.1. Letter of Intent addressed to the <strong>De</strong>an of Student<strong>Services</strong> through the Chair for Student <strong>Activities</strong>prepared <strong>and</strong> signed by the President of theOrganization <strong>and</strong> noted by the Faculty Adviser <strong>and</strong>Vice <strong>De</strong>an of the College15.3.1.2. Vision <strong>and</strong> Mission Statement of the Organization15.3.1.3. Constitution <strong>and</strong> By-<strong>La</strong>ws duly signed <strong>and</strong> noted byFACULTY ADVISER <strong>and</strong> ENDORSED by theCOLLEGE VICE DEAN72 | Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>
<strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>15.3.1.4. Roster of Officers with their corresponding positions,year level <strong>and</strong> contact info (mobile phone <strong>and</strong> e-mailaddress) as certified by the College Commission onElections for Student Councils <strong>and</strong>/or minutes of themeeting for Student Organizations15.3.1.5. Roster of Membership with their corresponding yearlevel <strong>and</strong> contact info (mobile <strong>and</strong> e-mail address)15.3.1.6. Faculty Adviser/s with their corresponding academicrank, college/department <strong>and</strong> contact info (local officenumber, mobile <strong>and</strong> e-mail address)15.3.1.7. List of proposed projects to be undertaken during thecurrent school year with their corresponding timetable15.3.2. For organizations seeking renewal of their accreditation15.3.2.1. Accomplishment report for the past school year to beaccomplished by the President of the Organization ofthe past school year <strong>and</strong> attested by the faculty adviserAND15.3.2.2. Financial Statement to be accomplished by theTreasurer of the past school year <strong>and</strong> attested to bythe past <strong>and</strong> present Presidents <strong>and</strong> Faculty Adviser/s.15.3.3. <strong>De</strong>adline for Application shall be 30 days after the start ofclasses for New Applications <strong>and</strong> 15 days after the start of classes forRenewals.15.3.4. Once the requirements are complete, the Office of the Chair forStudent <strong>Activities</strong> shall study each application <strong>and</strong> schedule aninterview with the officers of the organization after which he/she shallsubmit Recommendations to the Council of Student <strong>Services</strong> aschaired by the <strong>De</strong>an of Student <strong>Services</strong> for endorsement <strong>and</strong> finalapproval from the Vice Chancellor for Academics.15.3.5. The Organization shall be informed of the approval ordisapproval of their request by letter thru e-mail <strong>and</strong> their respective<strong>De</strong>an/Vice <strong>De</strong>an’s Office not later than two (2) weeks after thedeadline for New Applications. Once accredited, the officers of theorganization are obliged to attend an orientation meeting to bescheduled by the Chair for Student <strong>Activities</strong>. Failure to comply shallmean revocation of the accreditation.15.4. Faculty Adviser15.4.1. DLSHSI believes in the importance of assisting <strong>and</strong> supportingstudent organizations in their co-curricular <strong>and</strong> extra-curricularStudent <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> | 73
Student H<strong>and</strong>book 2010-2013endeavours. The faculty members are strongly encouraged to take anactive role in the total development of the students by participating asadvisers of student organizations.15.4.2. The adviser must be a full time faculty member <strong>and</strong> shouldh<strong>and</strong>le only one student organization.15.4.3. His/her term shall be for one school year but may be renewed.15.4.4. If the faculty adviser withdraws before his/her term expires, anew faculty adviser should be recommended by the officers of thestudent organization to the <strong>De</strong>an of Student <strong>Services</strong> through theChair for Student <strong>Activities</strong> through a formal letter duly noted by thedean of the college from which the organization belongs.74 | Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>
<strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>Section 16STUDENT ACTIVITIES16.1. Extra-curricular activities shall not take precedence over anyacademic pursuit.16.2. No extra-curricular activity shall be scheduled one week before<strong>and</strong> during major examinations in any subject.16.3. All extracurricular activities must be approved <strong>and</strong> noted by thefaculty adviser <strong>and</strong> endorsed by the respective college deans fromwhom the organization belongs followed by the final approval by the<strong>De</strong>an of Student <strong>Services</strong> as properly coordinated with the Chair forStudent <strong>Activities</strong> of the OSS at least two (2) weeks prior to thescheduled activity. Final approvals of the <strong>De</strong>an of OSS <strong>and</strong> Chair forStudent <strong>Activities</strong> are required for the scheduling of any event oractivity.16.4. Cancellation or re-scheduling of activities is equally important<strong>and</strong> should be made ahead of time. A letter of cancellation or reschedulingshould be addressed to the <strong>De</strong>an of Student <strong>Services</strong>through the Chair for Student <strong>Activities</strong> duly noted by the facultyadviser <strong>and</strong> endorsed by the college dean, must be submitted by thehead of the project/activity to the secretariat of the OSS.16.5. Generally, an approved activity either by the student councilsor student organizations will not be charged the utility cost for the useof a facility if it is used within normal hours of operations.16.6. Other than membership fees, no collections shall be made forany activity unless the project is duly authorized by the <strong>De</strong>an of Student<strong>Services</strong>.16.7. All solicitation letters for projects/activities must have theapproval of the <strong>De</strong>an of Student <strong>Services</strong>.16.8. Except for reviews, organizations are enjoined from schedulingactivities one week before a major examination.16.9. Requirements <strong>and</strong> Procedures for Extracurricular <strong>Activities</strong><strong>Part</strong> of the function of the Office of the Chair for Student <strong>Activities</strong> is tomonitor the Extra-Curricular activities of the different student councils<strong>and</strong> student organizations to assure first <strong>and</strong> foremost the safety ofeach student <strong>and</strong> that the activities are not in conflict with theInstitutions own Vision <strong>and</strong> Mission <strong>and</strong> the Academic dem<strong>and</strong>s of thestudent. To facilitate the monitoring of the various activities of thedifferent accredited organizations, the following requirements for theapproval of student activities are the following:Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> | 75
Student H<strong>and</strong>book 2010-201316.9.1. PRE-ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS16.9.1.1. Submission of duly accomplished Activity form intriplicate16.9.1.2. Project Proposal <strong>and</strong> Budget Proposal of theActivity16.9.1.3. Site Map (for off campus activities)16.9.1.4. Roster of participants with corresponding yrlevel & college; <strong>and</strong> their duly accomplished waiverforms (for off campus activities) to be submitted notlater than one (1) week BEFORE the event*16.9.1.5. Attached Copy of letter of Invitation, Programof <strong>Activities</strong>, site map for <strong>Activities</strong> if from externalorganizations16.9.2. Once all the necessary papers have been submitted (exceptaccomplished waiver forms), the office shall process the request forendorsement <strong>and</strong> shall submit it to the Vice Chancellor for Academicsfor final approval. The requesting party shall be notified of thedecision through the Office of the College <strong>De</strong>an, through textmessage <strong>and</strong> through e-mail. The requesting party shall personallypick up the Activity Form at the OSS office so that properpreparations such as reservation of Venues, Transportation, etc mayproceed.16.9.3. POST ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTSDocumentation of the activity is an integral part of theprocess of monitoring. Included documents indocumentation are the following:16.9.3.1. Brief Summary of the Activity that would includehighlights of the event; original activities that may havenot been included <strong>and</strong> the reasons for such, etc.16.9.3.2. Pictures/Documentation of the Event16.9.3.3. Financial Report16.9.3.4. Feedback Report16.9.3.5. Report shall be typewritten in short size bond paperplaced in a short brown envelope not later than two (2)weeks after the end of the activity.76 | Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>
<strong>De</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>Section 17OFF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES17.1. An off campus activity is an approved curricular, co-curricularor extracurricular activity done outside the premises of DLSHSI.17.2. Once off campus activity is approved, the organizer shallsecure waivers from the OSS <strong>and</strong> disseminate these forms to beaccomplished by the participants.17.3. Waivers must be signed by the concerned student <strong>and</strong>/orparents/guardians of the participants before submitting them to theOSS at least two (2) days before the actual date of the activity. It is theduty of the vice deans, faculty adviser/faculty in charge to make surethat all participants have accomplished <strong>and</strong> submitted their waiverforms on time. The vice dean, faculty adviser/faculty in charge has theright to deny a student participant from joining the off campus activitydue to lack of duly accomplished <strong>and</strong> submitted waiver form.17.4. A faculty adviser should accompany students in all off-campustrips. A 1:50 faculty to student ratio shall be strictly followed.17.5. In case school transportation is not available, the organizermust hire transportation from a school-accredited transportationcompany.Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> | 77
Student H<strong>and</strong>book 2010-2013Section 18OTHER CAMPUS FACILITIES18.1. Food <strong>Services</strong>There are two (2) canteens available inside the campus. One islocated at the back of the College of Medicine, open 24 hours a dayincluding Sundays <strong>and</strong> holidays. Grocery items are also available.The other one is located near the DLSUMC emergency room.Aside from the canteens, there are other food concessionaires locatedat Dormbuilt Inc. behind the Wang Building.<strong>Health</strong> <strong>and</strong> Safety inspection of all canteens <strong>and</strong> food concessionairesinside the campus is taken cared of by the <strong>Health</strong> <strong>and</strong> Safety Unitunder the Office of Student <strong>Services</strong>18.2. LibrariesAn undergraduate institutional library behind the anatomy laboratorywill soon be opened. This will house up to date <strong>and</strong> comprehensivelisting of books <strong>and</strong> references for all the students. Also this will holdcomputer laboratories for their IT needs. At the lower ground of theAngelo King Building is the library for the College of Medicine.18.3. Activity VenuesThe Villarosa Hall located at the 4 th floor, Angelo King Building <strong>and</strong> thesoon to open multipurpose center (gymnasium) will accommodatevarious institutional events like seminars, conferences, meetings,students activities, sports festivals, etc.78 | Student <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>