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BOOK I
THE ORGANIZATIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE
OF THE UNIVERSITY
TITLE ONE
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 1
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
Article 1. Title, Coverage and Interpretation
Section 1. This Document shall be known and cited as the Revised Code of the Central
Luzon State University (CLSU) or simply referred to as the University Code
Section 2. This Code shall govern and be applied only to the Central Luzon State
University (CLSU) with principal address at Science City of Muoz, Nueva Ecija,
Philippines.
Section 3. This Code shall be liberally construed in favor of the policies and principles
promulgated by the Central Luzon State University.
Article 2. Declaration of Principles and University Policies
Section 1. The Central Luzon State University is a public, non-sectarian, non-prot
institution of higher learning duly established by law and principally supported
by state funds. It shall also include the University Science High School, the
Agricultural Science and Technology School located within the main campus
and the University Laboratory High Schools situated in Pinili, San Jose City,
Palusapis, Science City of Muoz, and Bibiclat, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija for its
teachers school training programs.
Section 2. The Central Luzon State University shall be envisioned as a world class
knowledge-based peoples university, proactive, relevant and committed to
service and excellence.
Section 3. The University shall develop socially responsible and empowered human
resources and knowledge for poverty alleviation, environmental protection and
global competitiveness towards sustainable development.
Section 4. The University shall seek to help accelerate the educational, economic, social,
cultural, political and moral well-being, and environmental consciousness of
the peoples it serves.
Section 5. The University shall continuously enhance its capability and potential to pursue
excellence and leadership in its mandated four-fold functions of instruction,
research, extension and training, and production.
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Section 6. The University shall endeavor to democratize access to education through the
expansion of assistance program.
Section 7. The CLSU shall provide education that will enable those who avail of its
instruction and training to think and act humanely and become responsible
members of a free society whose highest value is human dignity.
Section 8. The CLSU shall adopt a Strategic Plan to be regularly updated which shall
serve as the basis for the planning, development and implementation of its
program.
Section 9. In accordance to the pertinent provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of
the Philippines and Republic Act 8292, the Central Luzon State University shall
enjoy academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
Section 10. The powers and responsibilities of the University in addition to those provided
for in the Constitution of the Philippines shall be those provided for in its
Charter, Republic Act No. 4067, Presidential Decree No. 1312 as amended by
P.D. 1437, Republic Act No. 8292 and those granted to corporations in general
under the Corporation Law and such other powers as may be provided by law.
(ALL FOOTNOTES AS REFERENCES WITH NAMES)
Article 3. Declaration of General Objectives
Section 1. In consonance with the national development goals and in order to translate
and operationalize the principles and policies prescribed in the preceding
article, the University aims to provide professional and technical training in
agriculture and mechanic arts besides providing advanced instruction and
promoting research in literature, philosophy, the sciences, technology and
arts.
Article 4. University Seal and Colors
Section 1. The Seal of the Central Luzon State University is dominantly yellow and green,
representing light and life. These are the Universitys colors symbolizing its
pioneering leadership in agricultural education and technology in the country
since its establishment in 1907.
Section 2. The three rice stacks signify the four-fold function of the university --- instruction,
research, extension and production. The torch radiates and illuminates quality
and accessible education that CLSU provides in theory represented by the
book and in practice represented by the plows to empower people and sustain
development particularly in the countryside.
Section 3. The University colors shall be green and gold.
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TITLE TWO
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY
Chapter 1
THE BOARD OF VISITORS
Article 5. Composition and Special Functions
Section 1. The Board of Visitors of the University shall be composed of the President and
the Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines, the Senate President, the
Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Commission
on Higher Education.
Section 2. The Board of Visitors of the University shall make visits to the University,
individually or otherwise, at such time and date as they may determine or
deem proper, to examine the property, courses of study, accounts and general
conditions of the University.
Chapter 2
THE BOARD OF REGENTS
Article 6. Composition
Section 1. The government of the Central Luzon State University shall be vested in the
Board of Regents of the Central Luzon State University as constituted by law
which shall be composed of the following:
a. Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), as Chairman;
b. President of the University, as Vice Chairman;
c. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education, as member;
d. Chairman of the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education, as
member;
e. Regional Director of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA),
Region III, as member;
f. Regional Director of the Department of Agriculture (DA), Region III, as
member;
g. Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST),
Region III, as member;
h. President of the CLSU Faculty Association, Inc., as member;
i. President of the CLSU Alumni Association, Inc., as member;
j. Chair of the University Supreme Student Council or the student
representative elected by the student counci, as memberl; and
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k. Two (2) prominent citizens who have distinguished themselves in their
professions or eld of specialization to be chosen in accordance with law,
as member.
Article 7. Manner of Appointments and Term of Ofce
Section 1. The Chairman of the CLSU Board of Regents, the Vice Chairman, and the ve
(5) ex ofcio regular members representing Congress, DA, DOST and NEDA
have the right to sit as Chairman, Vice Chairman and Members thereof ipso
facto upon their assumption into ofce.
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Section 2. The duly elected President of the CLSU Faculty Association, Inc. (FAI) shall
sit as member of the CLSU Board of Regents. The term of ofce shall be
co-terminus with the term of ofce in such capacity in accordance with the
Associations Constitution and By-Laws.
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Section 3. The duly elected Chair of the University Supreme Student Council (USSC) shall
sit as member of the CLSU Board of Regents. The terms of ofce shall be
co-terminus with the term of ofce in such capacity in accordance with the
Constitution and By-Laws of the University Supreme Student Council. In the
event the student representative loses his/her status by way of graduation,
dismissal, transfer or other causes, he/she shall cease as member of the CLSU
Board of Regents.
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Section 4. The duly elected President of the CLSU Alumni Association, Inc. (CLSUAAI)
shall sit as member of the CLSU Board of Regents. The term of ofce shall
continue until his/her term of ofce as President of the CLSUAAI expires.
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Section 5. The term of ofce of the two (2) prominent citizens representing the private
sector to the CLSU Board of Regents shall be for period of two (2) years. They
may be re-appointed for another term only.
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Section 6. The prominent citizens representing the private sector shall be selected
through a Search Committee (SC) to be constituted by the University President
and approved by the Chairman of the CHED. The SC shall elect from among
themselves their Chair, provided that the faculty and student sectors are
represented. The SC shall submit the names of at least ve (5) nominees to
the CLSU BOR thirty (30) days from the conception of the search in accordance
with the procedures laid down by the SC. The CLSU BOR shall select two (2)
private sector representatives from among the ve (5) recommended by the
SC taking into consideration their respective qualications and the weight of
their possible contribution arising from their knowledge, expertise and depth
and breath of experience to the realization of the mission of the university
itself.
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Section 3, RA 8292
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Section 7, RA 8292 IRR
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Section 7. The private sector representatives selected by the Board shall be appointed
through a resolution duly adopted by the CLSU BOR. They shall be chosen
as members of the CLSU BOR provided they meet the qualications and/or
standards set by the Board.
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Article 8. Meetings and Quorum
Section 1. The Board of Regents must regularly convene at least once every quarter.
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Section 2. The President of the University shall be responsible for the needed preparations
to ensure the smooth conduct of the regular meetings or special sessions.
Section 3. The Board Secretary shall issue the Notice of Regular Meetings at least seven
(7) days before the scheduled meeting and shall furnish every member of
the CLSU BOR the proposed agenda and pertinent supporting documents
authorized by the CLSU President.
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Section 4. The Board Secretary shall secure the conrmation of attendance one (1) day
before the BOR meeting.
Section 5. The Chair or Vice Chair may call special meetings whenever necessary, provided
the members of the CLSU BOR have been notied in writing at least three (3)
days before the date of special meeting.
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Section 6. The members of the CLSU BOR may petition the Chair or Vice Chair for a
special meeting based on legitimate and urgent concerns requiring Board
action and decision.
Section 7. The agenda of special meetings shall be limited to specic matters needing
urgent action/resolution of the CLSU BOR
Section 8. The CHED Chair or the Commissioner duly designated CLSU BOR Chair shall
preside over regular and special meetings.
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Section 9. In the absence of a duly designated CLSU BOR Chair, the CLSU President who
is the CLSU BOR Vice Chair shall preside over the scheduled regular or special
meeting.
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Section 3-a-vi & 3-b, RA 8292 and Section 11, RA 8292 IRR
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Section 3-a-vii, RA 8292 and Section 11, RA 8292 IRR
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Section 3-a-viii & 3-b, RA 8292
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Section 3-b, RA 8292
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Section 10.2, 10.3 & 10.4, RA 8292 IRR
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Section 10.6, RA 8292 IRR
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Section 3-c, RA 8292
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Section 7, RA 8292 and Section 33, RA 8292 IRR
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Section 10. Where the CLSU BOR Chair or CLSU President is not in attendance, the
scheduled meeting shall be deferred and rescheduled to another date as
agreed upon by the CLSU BOR members.
Section 11. A majority, 50% plus one (1), of all members holding ofce of the time of
its meeting shall constitute a quorum; Provided that the CHED Chair who is
Chair of the Board of Regents of CLSU, or the CLSU President is among those
present in the meeting. In the absence of the CHED Chair, a Commissioner of
the CHED duly designated by him/her shall represent him/her in the meeting
with all the rights and responsibilities of a regular meeting. Provided, however,
that in the said meeting, the CLSU President as Vice Chair shall be the Presiding
Ofcer. Provided, further that this proviso notwithstanding, the CHED Chair
may designate a CHED Commissioner the regular Chair to the CLSU BOR, in
which case, said CHED Commissioner shall act as presiding ofcer.
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Section 12. If the CLSU BOR members from Congress cannot attend regular or special
meetings, they may designate in writing their representatives. The other ex-
ofcio members of the CLSU BOR from the government shall personally attend
the CLSU BOR meetings.
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Section 13. If a quorum cannot be declared for reason that the attendance does not
constitute the majority of the CLSU BOR members, the Chair may convert the
meeting into executive session i.e. if the agenda is extremely urgent, provided
that the actions taken shall be submitted for conrmation of the CLSU BOR in
the subsequent meeting.
Section 14. In case of urgent matters requiring board action/resolution, the CLSU President
may secure a CLSU BOR decision through a referendum i.e. if the Board cannot
be convened for valid reasons.
Section 15. The CLSU BOR shall promulgate policies pertaining to referendum(s) particularly
on their scope and limitation. Generally, the referendum shall be limited to
academic and administrative matters.
Article 9. Compensations
Section 1. Unless provided, the members shall serve without compensation but they
shall be reimbursed of the necessary expenses incurred in their attendance of
meetings of the Board or in connection with their ofcial business authorized
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Section 12.4, RA 8292 IRR
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Section 12.4, RA 8292 IRR
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Section 14 and 16, RA 8292 IRR
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Section 3-c, RA 8292 and Section 14, RA 8292 IRR
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Section 3-c, RA 8292 and Section 13, RA 8292 IRR
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Section 9, RA 8292 IRR
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by resolution of the Board.
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Article 10. Powers and Duties of the Board
Section 1. The Board of Regents shall have the following specic powers and duties in
addition to its general powers of administration and the exercise of all the
powers granted to the board of directors of a corporation under Section 36
of Batas Pambansa Blg. 68, otherwise known as the Corporation Code of the
Philippines:
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a. To enact rules and regulations not contrary to law as may be necessary to
carry out the purposes and functions of the University;
b. To receive and appropriate all sums as may be provided, for the support of
the university or college in the manner it may determine, in its discretion,
to carry out the purposes and functions of the University;
c. To receive in trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal
properties of all kinds, to administer and dispose the same when necessary
for the benet of the University, subject to limitations, directions and
instructions of the donors, if any. Such donations shall exempt from all
taxes and shall be considered as deductible items from the income tax of
the donor; provided, however, that the rights, privileges and exemptions
extended by this Act shall likewise be extended to non-stock, non-prot
private universities and colleges; provided, nally, that the same privileges
shall also be extended to city colleges and universities with the approval of
the local government unit concerned and in coordination with the CHED;
d. To x the tuition fees and other necessary school charges, such as but
not limited to matriculation fees, graduation fees and laboratory fees, as
they may deem proper to impose after due consultations with the involved
sectors.
Such fees and charges, including government subsidies and other
income generated by the University, shall constitute special trust funds
and shall be deposited in any authorized government depository bank, and
all interests that shall accrue therefrom shall form part of the same fund
for the use of the University; provided, that income derived from university
hospital shall be exclusively earmarked for the operating expenses of the
hospital.
Any provision of existing laws, rules and regulations to the contrary
notwithstanding, any income generated by the university or college from
tuition fees and other charges, as well as from the operation of auxiliary
services and land grants, shall be retained by the university or college,
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Section 18, RA 8292 IRR
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Section 4, RA 8292
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and may be disbursed by the Board of Regents for instruction, research,
extension, or other programs/projects of the university: Provided, that all
duciary fees shall be disbursed for the specic purposes for which they
are collected.
If, for reasons beyond its control, the University, shall not be
able to pursue any project for which funds have been appropriated and
allocated under its approved program of expenditures, the Board of
Regents may authorize the use of said funds for any reasonable purpose
which, in its discretion, may be necessary and urgent for the attainment
of the objectives and goals of the university;
e. To adopt and implement a socialized scheme of tuition and school fees for
greater access to poor but deserving students;
f. To authorize the construction or repair of its buildings, machineries,
equipment and other facilities and the purchase and acquisition of real and
personal properties including necessary supplies, materials and equipment.
Purchases and other transactions entered into by the university through
the Board of Regents shall be exempt from all taxes and duties;
g. To appoint, upon the recommendation of the president of the university,
vice presidents, deans, directors, heads of departments, faculty members
and other ofcials and employees;
h. To x and adjust salaries of faculty members and administrative ofcials
and employees subject to the provisions of the revised compensation and
classication system and other pertinent budget and compensation laws
governing hours of service, and such other duties and conditions as it may
deem proper; to grant them, at its discretion, leaves of absence under
such regulations as it may promulgate, any provisions of existing law to
the contrary notwithstanding; and to remove them for cause in accordance
with the requirements of due process of law;
i. To approve the curricula, institutional programs and rules of discipline
drawn by the administrative and academic councils as herein provided;
j. To set policies on admission and graduation of students;
k. To award honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of outstanding
contribution in the eld of education, public service, arts, science and
technology or in any eld of specialization within the academic competence
of the university and to authorize the award of certicates of completion of
non-degree and non-traditional courses;
l. To absorb non-chartered tertiary institutions within the province of
Nueva Ecija in coordination with the CHED and in consultation with the
Department of Budget and Management, and to offer therein needed
programs or courses, to promote and carry out equal access to educational
opportunities mandated by the Constitution;
m. To establish research and extension centers of the University where such
will promote its development;
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n. To establish chairs in the university and to provide fellowships for qualied
faculty members and scholarships to deserving students;
o. To delegate any of its powers and duties provided for hereinabove to the
president and/or other ofcials of the university as it may deem appropriate
so as to expedite the administration of the affairs of the university or
college;
p. To authorize an external management audit of the institution, to be nanced
by the CHED and to institute reforms, including academic and structural
changes, on the basis of the audit results and recommendations;
q. To collaborate with other governing boards of SUCs within the province or
the region, under the supervision of the CHED and in consultation with the
Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the restructuring of said
colleges and universities to become more efcient, relevant, productive,
and competitive;
r. To enter into joint ventures with business and industry for the protable
development and management of the economic assets of the University,
the proceeds from which to be used for the development and strengthening
of the university;
s. To develop consortia and other forms of linkages with local government
units, institutions and agencies, both public and private, local and foreign,
in furtherance of the purposes and objectives of the university;
t. To develop academic arrangements for institution capability building with
appropriate institutions and agencies, public or private, local or foreign,
and to appoint experts/specialists as consultants, or visiting or exchange
professors, scholars, researchers, as the case may be;
u. To set up the adoption of modern and innovative modes of transmitting
knowledge such as the use of information technology, the dual system,
open learning, community laboratory, etc., for the promotion of greater
access to higher education;
v. To establish policy guidelines and procedures for participative decision-
making and transparency within the university;
w. To privatize, where most advantageous to the institution, management
of non-academic services such as health, food, building or grounds or
property maintenance and similar such other activities; and
x. To extend the term of the president of the university beyond the age of
retirement but not later than the age of seventy (70), whose performance
has been unanimously rated as outstanding and upon unanimous
recommendation by the search committee for the President of the
University.
Article 11. The University and Board Secretary
Section 1. The Board shall appoint a Secretary who shall serve as such for both the Board
and the University. The Secretary shall keep all the records and the minutes
of the proceedings of the Board and shall communicate to the Chairman, Vice
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Chairman and Members of the BOR notice of all regular meetings, special
sessions and other undertakings of the Board of Regents.
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Section 2. As Secretary of the Board of Regents, he shall exercise the following specic
duties and functions:
a. To prepare the agenda for all regular and special meetings of the Board of
Regents in consultation with the University President and deliver/send the
agenda to the Chairman and Members of the Board at least three (3) days
before each scheduled meeting;
b. To write out the transcription of the minutes of each meeting; have the
same attested by the Chairman/Presiding Ofcer for the conrmation of
the Board in its next meeting;
c. To prepare and pass referendum for appropriate action of the Board of
Regents;
d. To prepare and issue excerpts of minutes of meetings of, and/or
certications on certain policies promulgated by the Board; and,
e. To perform such other functions as may be directed by the Board of
Regents or the University President.
Section 3. As Secretary of the University, he shall exercise the following duties and
functions:
a. To act as Secretary of the Administrative Council. As such, he shall issue
notices of meetings of the Council and take down the minutes of the
proceedings thereof;
b. To prepare memoranda, circulars, bulletins and other ofcial
communications for the signature of the University President or his duly
authorized representative;
c. To inform the members of the faculty and the non-teaching staff on various
policies, rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents or by
the Council as approved by the Board;
d. To keep custody of classied records, issue excerpts or appropriate
certications upon request of authorized ofcials and employees of the
University and other entities;
e. To prepare drafts and correspondences referred to by the University
President; and,
f. To perform such other related functions as may be directed by the
University President.
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Section 7, RA 8292 and Section 34, RA 8292 IRR
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Article 12. Committees
Section 1. The Board of Regents may create committees, as it may deem necessary, for
the proper performance of its functions.
Section 2. The President of the University shall be ex-ofcio member of all standing
committees of the Board.
Article 13. Annual Report
Section 1. The Board of Regents shall le with the President of the Philippines a detailed
report covering the preceding year setting forth the progress and needs of the
University.
Chapter 3
THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
Article 14. Composition
Section 1. There shall be an administrative council consisting of the President of the
University as Chairman, the Vice president(s), Deans, Directors and other
ofcials of equal rank and upon invitation, the President of the Faculty
Association, Inc. (FAI), the President of the Non-Academic Staff Association
(NASA) and the Chair of the University Supreme Student Council as members
whose duty is to review, formulate, recommend and implement policies
governing the management and development planning of the University
subject to the approval of the Board of Regents.
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Article 15. Powers and Functions
Section 1. The Administrative Council shall have the following powers and functions:
a. To recommend to the Board of Regents policies governing the administration,
management and development planning of the University for appropriate
action;
b. To implement policies approved by the Board of Regents by formulating
pertinent rules and regulations to that effect;
c. To exercise disciplinary power over University personnel, within the limits
of the rules of personnel discipline prescribed by this University Code and
subsequent rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents;
and,
d. To perform such other powers and functions as may hereinafter be granted
by the Board of Regents and by subsequent laws and regulations.
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Article 16. Ofcers
Section 1. The President of the University shall be the Presiding Ofcer of the Administrative
Council. In his absence, any of the four (4) Vice Presidents maybe designated
by the President to take over.
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Section 2. The University and Board Secretary shall be the Ex-Ofcio Secretary of the
Council, unless another ofcial is designated by the University President to
assume the position. As such, he shall discharge the duties and functions
provided under Sec. 3, Article 11 of this University Code.
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Article 17. Meetings and Quorum
Section 1. The Administrative Council shall meet at such time as the President may
determine, provided, that there shall be at least one regular meeting every
quarter, without prejudice to the promulgation of internal rules setting forth
a specic provision on the matter. The President shall call a special meeting
whenever necessary or upon the written request of at least one-fth of the
members of the Council.
Section 2. Every member of the Council shall be required to attend all its meetings, but
any member may be excused from attendance for justiable reasons. Proxies
may be allowed but without voting powers.
Section 3. A quorum of the Administrative Council shall consist of a majority of all its
members who are holding ofce at the time, excluding those on ofcial leave
or travel, and a majority vote of all its members present shall be required to
dispose a question or decide an issue, unless provided under parliamentary
rules.
Article 18. Committees
Section 1. The Administrative Council may create committees, as it may deem necessary
and at its convenience for the proper performance of its functions.
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Section 9, RA 8292 and Section 37 and 38, RA 8292 IRR
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Section 9, RA 8292
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Section 9, RA 8292
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Chapter 4
THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL
Article 19. Composition
Section 1. There shall be an Academic Council consisting of the President of the University
as Chairman, Vice President for Academic Affairs as Vice-Chairman, and the
Deans, Institute Directors, the Principals of the University Science High School,
the Agricultural Science and Technology School and of the University Laboratory
Schools and all faculty members from the rank of Assistant Professor I and
above, as members.
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Article 20. Powers and Functions
Section 1. The Academic Council shall have the following powers and functions:
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a. To advise the President on matters concerning academic policies;
b. To prescribe the curricula and rules of discipline of the University subject
to the approval of the Board of Regents;
c. To x the requirements for admission of students to the University as well
as for graduation and the conferring of degrees, subject to the review and
approval of the Board of Regents;
d. To submit for conrmation of the Board of Regents list of students qualied
to be recipients of degrees;
e. To exercise disciplinary power over the students, within the limits of the
rules of discipline prescribed by this Code and subsequent rules and
regulations, conrmed by the Board of Regents; and,
f. To perform such other powers and functions as may hereinafter be granted
by the Board and by applicable laws and regulations.
Article 21. Ofcers
Section 1. The President of the University shall be the Presiding Ofcer of the Academic
Council. In his absence, the Vice President for Academic Affairs shall preside,
and in the absence of both, the University President may designate any of the
College Deans of the University to take over.

Section 2. The Dean of the Ofce of Admissions shall be the Ex-Ofcio Secretary of the
Council whose function shall be the same as those specied in the Administrative
Council for this position.
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Section 9 and 10, RA 8292 and Section 39, RA 8292 IRR
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Section 40, RA 8292 IRR
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Article 22. Meetings and Quorum
Section 1. The Academic Council shall meet at such time as the President may
determine, provided that there shall be at least one regular meeting each
semester. A special meeting may be called by the President as may be deemed
necessary or upon the written request of at least one-fth of the members of
the Council.
Section 2. Attendance in all the meetings of the Council shall be required of every
member thereof and only for meritorious and justiable reasons shall a
member be excused from attendance. Proxies may be allowed but without
voting powers.
Section 3. A quorum of the Council shall consist of a majority of all its members
who are holding ofce at the time, excluding those on ofcial travel or leave,
without prejudice to the promulgation of the internal rules setting forth a
provision for the constitution of the quorum of the Council. A majority vote of
all members present shall be required to dispose a question or decide an issue,
unless provided under parliamentary rules.
Article 23. Committees
Section 1. The Academic Council may create Committees, as it may deem necessary for
the proper performance of its function.
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TITLE THREE
THE ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Chapter 1
ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS
Article 24. Composition
Section 1. The key ofcers of the administration shall consist of the University President,
Vice Presidents, University and Board Secretary, Deans and Directors.
Article 25. The University President
Section 1. The University President shall act as the Chief Executive Ofcer (CEO) of the
university and shall have general powers of administration and supervision
similar to CEOs of private corporations. Specically, he shall perform the
following:
a. To have general supervision and control of all business matters, as well as
all administrative and nancial operations of the University;
b. To act as ex-ofcio head of all ofcers, members of the teaching staff,
administrative and all other employees of the University;
c. To carry out the general policies laid down by the Board of Regents (BOR)
and shall have the power to act within the limits of the said general
policies. The University President shall alone direct or assign the details of
executive actions;
d. To determine and prepare agenda of all meetings of the BOR, the
Administrative Council and of the Academic Council; provided, however
that any member shall have the right to suggest any matter for inclusion
in the agenda;
e. To preside at commencement exercises and other public affairs of the
university and confer such degrees and honors as conrmed by the BOR.
All diplomas and certicates issued by the institution shall be signed by the
University President, by the University Registrar and/or by the Dean;
f. To be the ofcial link of communication between the faculty, personnel,
and students of the institution on the one hand, and the BOR on the
other;
g. To appoint competent and qualied persons to ll all vacancies and new
positions as delegated by the BOR. The University President shall have
the authority to ll vacancies temporarily and to make such arrangements
as necessary to meet all exigencies that may occur between the meetings
of the GB so as not to unduly hamper the operations of the institution;
h. To have the authority to transfer faculty members and employees from
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one department or unit of the institution to another in accordance with
existing laws and rules subject to the conrmation by the BOR;
i. To have the authority to recommend to the BOR the change of leave status
of the faculty from teachers leave to cumulative leave or vice-versa;
j. To hold all ofcers, faculty, and employees of the institution duty-bound to
the full discharge of their respective duties. When necessity arises and in
the interest of public service, he shall, after consultation with the Dean or
the Head of Ofce or Unit concerned, initiate the necessary proceedings
for the separation from the service of the erring faculty members or
administrative personnel;
k. To submit an annual report to the BOR on or before the 15th day of the
second month after the opening of classes each year, highlighting the
work of the past year and the needs of the current year. He shall also
present to the BOR the proposed annual budget of the institution;
l. To execute and sign, on behalf of the University all contracts, deeds, and
all such other instruments necessary for the proper conduct of business
of the university. However, in recurring undertakings and transactions
where the action is virtually ministerial, and the conditions and terms for
which have been xed in accordance with the existing regulations of the
university and general laws of the land, the specied cases may be made
in his behalf, by the ofcers of the Administration or heads of ofce or
units of the university, subject to such safeguards as he may impose;
m. To have general responsibility and nal authority over the enforcement of
discipline on all faculty and administrative personnel in the institution and
over the maintenance of satisfactory academic standards in all its units;
n. To have authority to modify or disapprove any action or resolution of any
faculty or administrative section or both, if in his judgment the larger
interest of the institution so requires. Should he exercise such authority,
the University President shall communicate his decision in writing to the
body concerned, stating the reasons for his actions; and thereafter he
shall accordingly inform the BOR, which may take any action it deems
appropriate in connection therewith;
o. To invite from time to time, scholars of eminence, and other persons who
have achieved distinction in some learned profession or career, to deliver
a lecture or a series thereof; he may authorize honoraria for such service,
to be taken from the Universitys budgetary allocation at such rates xed
by the BOR or as provided for in existing laws, circulars or orders;
p. To authorize in case of brief absence, to designate a Vice President and/
or ranking ofcer of the administration to act as Ofcer-in-Charge who
shall carry out routine management of the university in his name and in
accordance to his instructions and the policies of the BOR; and,
q. To have the power to reorganize the institution subject to the provisions of
its Charter and other applicable laws. He shall have the power to create
and abolish new colleges, ofces, units, or reorganize them; and transfer
ofces or units with due respect to the security of tenure of all employees
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in accordance with existing laws and Civil Service rules and regulations,
subject to the approval of the BOR.
Article 26. The Vice President for Administration (VPAD)
Section 1. The Vice President for Administration (VPAD) shall be designated by the
University President subject to conrmation by the CLSU Board of Regents
without prejudice to re-appointment for a term of two (2) years. He should
have earned a doctoral degree with an academic rank of at least Professor
I, with at least ve (5) years administrative experience. He shall be directly
responsible to the President on all administrative operations, planning, and
nance matters, and shall preside at meetings of the Administrative Council in
the absence of the President. Specically, he shall have the following duties
and functions:
a. To act as Ofcer-in-Charge of the University in the absence of the President
when so designated;
b. To direct the planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of the
Administrative Program with the end in view of providing the University
with efcient and effective service;
c. To coordinate with other university programs and appropriate government/
private agencies to bring about inter-agency complementation and to
maximize use of available resources;
d. To represent the Administrative Program in appropriate bodies/ofces and
cause resolution of conicts in accordance with established policies and
sound management and operations practices;
e. To supervise, coordinate and monitor the activities of the administrative
and support services ofcials and employees of the University and of the
afliate agencies/institutions operating within the campus, if so provided
in the Memorandum of Agreement on the establishment of the same;
f. To submit regular report of work progress to the President at least one
(1) per quarter;
g. To help and undertake activities that will keep the University abreast with
recent developments; and
h. To exercise such other duties and functions as may be delegated by the
President.
Article 27. The Divisions under the Vice President for Administration
Section 1. The Divisions directly under the Vice President for Administration shall be the
following:
a. The Administrative Services;
b. The Financial Management Services;
c. The Physical Plant and Site Development Services; and
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d. The Auxiliary Services.
Article 28. The Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA)
Section 1. The Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) shall be designated by the
University President for a term of two (2) years subject to the conrmation by
the Board of Regents without prejudice to re-designation. He should have an
appropriate earned doctoral degree with an academic rank of least Professor
I with at least ve (5) years of teaching background and ve (5) years of
administrative experience. He shall be directly responsible to the President
for carrying out all educational policies, for implementing all programs and
projects of the university, and for supervising curricular, instructional, and
other academic activities in the university. In the absence of the President, he
shall preside at meetings of the Academic Council. Specically, he shall have
the following duties and functions:
a. To act as Ofcer-in-Charge of the University when so designated by the
University President;
b. To exercise general supervision over all colleges, institutes, and other
academic related service ofces;
c. To administer the overall execution of policies on instruction approved by
the Board of Regents, as recommended by the Academic Council, and by
other higher authorities;
d. To recommend to the President academic policies pertaining to curricula,
faculty appointments and assignments, and academic programs;
e. To coordinate the planning and preparation of the proposed annual budget
of the different colleges and institutes;
f. To coordinate with the Research, Extension and Training Programs of the
University in promoting the research, extension and training activities of
the faculty;
g. To serve as ex-ofcio chairman of all standing and/or ad hoc Committees
which shall conduct regular faculty appraisal on performance evaluation,
screening of applicants for scholarship and faculty development and other
related purposes;
h. To coordinate with other educational institutions and/or related agencies to
insure later programs/agency complementation and efcient maximization
of available resources;
i. To submit regular report of work progress to the President at least one (1)
per quarter;
i. To act as Chair of the Council of Deans, Academic Research Council and
the Sports Development Council;
j. To act as Vice Chair of the Academic Council; and
k. To exercise such other powers and functions as may be delegated by the
University President.
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Article 29. The Ofces under the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Section 1. The ofces directly under the Vice President for Academic Affairs shall be the
following:
a. The Institute of Graduate Studies;
b. The Undergraduate Colleges, Institutes, Centers and Programs;
c. The CLSU Open University;
d. The High Schools;
e. The Ofce of Student Affairs;
f. The Ofce of Admissions; and
g. The University Library Services.
Article 30. The Vice President for Research, Extension and Training (VPRET)
Section 1. The Vice President for Research, Extension and Training (VPRET) shall be
designated by the University President for a term of two (2) years subject to
the conrmation by the Board of Regents without prejudice to re-designation.
He shall have an appropriate earned doctoral degree with an academic rank
of at least Professor I and with at least ve (5) years of research, extension,
training and administrative experience. He shall be directly responsible to the
President on matters pertaining to research, extension services, non-formal
education, and training. He shall have the following duties and functions:
a. To act as Ofcer-in-Charge of the University when so designated by the
University President;
b. To exercise general supervision and coordination of all programs, projects
and activities of the various units under his ofce;
c. To recommend and implement policies and guidelines governing research,
extension and training affairs of the University;
d. To plan programs for research activities which are geared towards the
growth and development of the region;
e. To coordinate, monitor and appraise the performance of the various
research, extension and training units of the University, including those of
centers/institution established in the University;
f. To plan, promote and carry out close working relations and linkages with
appropriate government agencies and non-government organizations
relative to research, extension and training activities;
g. To submit regular report of work progress to the President at least one (1)
per quarter;
h. To act as Chair of the Council of RET Directors; and,
i. To perform such other related functions as may be directed by the
President.
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Article 31. The Divisions under the Vice President for Research, Extension and
Training
Section 1. The divisions directly under the Vice President for Research, Extension and
Training shall be the following:
a. The Research;
b. The Extension;
c. The Training; and,
d. The Specialized Research and Development Centers.
Article 32. The Vice President for Business Affairs (VPBA)
Section 1. The Vice President for Business Affairs (VPBA) shall be designated for a term
of two (2) years subject to the conrmation by the Board of Regents without
prejudice to re-designation. He should have an appropriate earned doctoral
degree with an academic rank of at least Professor I and with at least ve (5)
years of business, administrative and management experience. He shall be
directly responsible to the University President on all businesses and related
activities of the University. He shall have the following duties and functions:
a. To act as Ofcer-in-Charge of the University when so designated by the
University President;
b. To coordinate, monitor and report the activities of the various income
generating projects of the University;
c. To implement the policies, rules and regulations relative to the operation
of the various income generating projects of the University;
d. To formulate and recommend program proposals to improve the operation
and productivity of existing agri-business project and to expand its
operations and whenever feasible, to enter into other business ventures,
subject to the approval and conrmation of the Board of Regents;
e. To determine available resources (land, labor and capital) for efcient use
of such resources from within the inter-projects of the Business Affairs
Program of the University;
f. To recommend to the University President the appointments/designations
of UBAP Directors and other lower level personnel including the dismissal/
termination of the same for cause after due process;
g. To establish and recommend for approval by higher authorities a reward
system to maintain/boost the morale of UBAP personnel;
h. To submit regular report of work progress to the President at least one (1)
per quarter;
i. To Chair the Business Development Council; and,
j. To perform such other related functions as may be directed by the
University President.
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Article 33. The Divisions under the Vice President for Business Affairs
Section 1. The divisions directly under the Vice President for Business Affairs shall be the
following:
a. The Crop Production;
b. The Animal Production; and
c. The Commercial and Allied Services.
Article 34. The Presidential Management Ofce (PMO)
Section 1. The Presidential Management Ofce (PMO) shall act as the primary technical
arm of the University President. It shall be headed by a Director who shall be
designated by the University President for a term of two (2) years without
prejudice to re-designation.
Section 2. The PMO shall perform the following duties and functions:
a. To supervise the Planning and Development Ofce, Public Affairs Ofce
and Alumni Relations Ofce;
b. To provide timely, reliable, accurate and comprehensive information to the
University President in the exercise of decision-making;
c. To provide competent and responsive support to Presidential fora;
d. To provide thorough and efcient coordination of Presidential activities;
e. To implement effectively special assignments as directed by the University
President; and
f. To assist in an efcient internal administration.

Section 3. The Planning and Development Ofce (PDO). The Planning and Development
Ofce (PDO) shall be headed by a Chief and shall act as a coordinative unit
and shall perform the following duties and functions:
a. To propose medium and long-term development plans and programs
of the University based on the consolidated plans and programs of
various programs and in accordance with the mission, vision and goals
of the University, Regional Development Council, CHED and the national
thrusts;
b. To conduct monitoring and process evaluation of planned and programmed
activities and recommend to the University President possible course/s of
action that will allow restructuring of plans and programs for the purpose
of achieving the respective goals of each organizational unit and that of
the University, in general;
c. To coordinate with the different organizational units of the University
relative to their respective development plans and programs;
d. To initiate and coordinate the Annual University Planning and Development
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Review.
e. To review and analyze constraints in achieving the goals of the development
plans and programs;
f. To coordinate with the different organizational units relative to the
integration of development plans and programs with the nancial plans
and budgetary allocation of the University; and,
g. Management Information System (MIS)
Section 4. The Public Affairs Ofce (PAO). The Public Affairs Ofce (PAO) shall be headed
by a Chief and act as the promotion, publication and public relations arm of
the University. It shall perform the following duties and functions:
a. To project the good image of the University by enlightening and/ or creating
public understanding of its various programs, activities and projects;
b. To disseminate relevant and development-oriented information and
technologies to its various clienteles;
c. To take charge of the local, national and international affairs of the
University and document important activities of the Ofce of the President
as well as the various colleges, ofces and units of the University; and,
d. To provide tour guiding services to the public including foreign visitors
relative to the Universitys role as the Agri-Tourism Site for Luzon.
Section 5. The Alumni Relations Ofce (ARO). The Alumni Relations Ofce (ARO) shall be
headed by a Chief and shall be responsible in planning and synchronizing the
alumni activities. It shall perform the following duties and functions:
a. To plan and coordinate alumni activities that may benet the students
and the university through alumni associations of faculty, colleges and
department levels;
b. To assist the alumni to mobilize activities and programs;
c. To foster stronger relationship between the university and the alumni
through planned activities;
d. To collect and manage data on the alumni and become a referral center to
the university; and,
e. To implement activities to boost fund coming from the alumni.
Article 35. The Internal Audit Services (IAS)
Section 1. The Internal Audit Services (IAS) shall be an independent ofce directly under
the supervision of the University President responsible in the monitoring of
nances, systems and methods for the effective protection and utilization
of the Universitys manpower, resources and assets. It shall be headed by a
Chief.
Section 2. The IAS shall be authorized full access to records, personnel ad physical properties
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and perform the following specic powers and duties:
a. To ascertain the reliability and integrity of nancial and operational
information and the means to identify, measure, classify and report such
information;
b. To ascertain the extent of compliance and review the systems established
to ensure compliance with government policies, plans and procedures,
laws and regulations which have impact on operations;
c. To ascertain the extent to which the assets and other resources of the
institutions are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kinds;
d. To review and evaluate the soundness, adequacy and application of
accounting, nancial and other operating controls and promoting the most
effective control at reasonable cost;
e. To review operations or programs to ascertain whether or not results are
consistent with established objectives and goals and whether or not such
programs are being carried out as planned;
f. To evaluate the quality of performance of groups/ individuals in carrying
out their assigned responsibilities;
g. To recommend corrective actions on operational deciencies observed;
h. To conduct special audits at the request of the University President and
management; and,
i. To follow-up on signicant ndings from previous audits.
Article 36. The University Security Force (USF)
Section 1. The University Security Force (USF) shall be headed by a Chief and shall
be responsible in maintaining peace and order inside the campus and its
premises.
Section 2. USF shall have the following duties and functions:
a. To ensure the enforcement of pertinent laws, rules and regulations for the
protection and security of personnel and property, including off-campus
facilities, and to detect and prevent attempts by persons to violate the
laws;
b. To prepare plans and develop recommendations regarding policy and
procedural matters pertaining to the security of the university;
c. To review operational procedures and implement changes;
d. To update and/or prepare new/special orders, instruction and memoranda
affecting the overall operations of the campus security;
e. To constantly coordinate with university administrators regarding security
matters;
f. To serve as resource on all security matters for the university and serve
on ad hoc committees and security meetings involving the university, local
police and other government ofcials; and,
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g. To investigate cases which may have serious effects on the safety of
persons or on the property of the university.
Article 37. Human Resource Development Ofce (HRDO)
Section 1. The Human Resources Development Ofce (HRDO) shall take charge of a
continuing program of training and development for the faculty and non-
teaching personnel of the University. It shall be headed by a Chief.
Article 38. The Ofce on Special Projects (OSP)
Section 1. The Ofce on Special Projects (OSP) shall take charge of special projects which
may arise as a result of special agreements or liaisons with other agencies and
private personnel. It shall be headed by a Chief.
Section 2. The OSP shall perform the following duties and functions:
a. To coordinate with persons directly in charge of special projects and
monitor related activities and programs.
b. To evaluate performance of said projects in relation to the University
responsibilities enumerated in the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
and/or contract.
c. To report and recommend measures on areas needed to be improved.
Article 39. The University Legal Counsel (ULC)
Section 1. The University Legal Counsel (ULC) shall be an independent body providing
advice on matters pertinent to legal obligations. It shall be headed by a Legal
Consultant.
Section 2. The ULC shall perform the following duties and functions:
a. To provide the University President with information regarding legal
issues;
b. To liaise with other ofces of the University to promote legal compliance;
and,
c. To participate in professional and development sessions to enhance
knowledge on legal implications of actions.
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Figure 1. Organization and Management Structure of CLSU
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The existing structure has been the result of two (2) previous BOR actions (BOR Resolution No. 35-87 dated May 13, 1987
and BOR Resolution No. 11-2001 dated February 13, 2001)
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LEGEND & NOTES TO THE
ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES
COA Commission on Audit
UBS University & Board Secretary
IAS Internal Audit Services
ARO Alumni Relations Ofce
USF University Security Force
PMO Presidential Management Ofce
ULC University Legal Counsel
PDO Planning & Development Ofce
PAO Public Affairs Ofce
OSP Ofce of Special Projects, shall refer to collaborative projects implemented
with other agencies (currently this includes Nueva Ecija Fruit and Vegetable
Seed Center & Philippine-Sino Center for Agricultural Technologies)
VPBA Vice President for Business Affairs
VPAA Vice President for Academic Affairs
VPAd Vice President for Administration
VPRET Vice President for Research, Extension & Training
BDC Business Development Council
GC General Administration and Support Services Council
COD Council of Deans
ARC Academic Research Council
SDC Sports Development Council
CORD Council of Research, Extension & Training Directors
IGS Institute of Graduate Studies
OSA Ofce of Student Affairs
OAd Ofce of Admissions
OU Open University
NSTP National Service Training Program
UAO University Accreditation Ofce
RSTC Regional Science Teaching Center
ISI Information System Institute
ISPEAR Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation
EMI Environmental Management Institute
CTEC CLSU Testing & Evaluation Center
ETEEAP Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program
CERDS Center for Educational Resources Development & Services
CBAA College of Business Administration & Accountancy
CAS College of Arts & Sciences
CEn College of Engineering
CEd College of Education
CAg College of Agriculture
CF College of Fisheries
CHSI College of Home Science & Industry
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CVSM College of Veterinary Science & Medicine
CTMRD Center for Tropical Mushroom Research & Development
CCLS Center for Central Luzon Studies
USHS University Science High School
ULHS University Laboratory High School
ASTS Agricultural Science & Technology School
CLARRDEC Central Luzon Agricultural Resources Research & Development Center
PCC Philippine Carabao Center
WRMC Water Resources Management Center
SRC Small Ruminant Center
RMCARES Ramon Magsaysay Center for Agricultural Resources & Environmental
Studies
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CHAPTER 2
THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
(GASS) PROGRAM
Article 40. The GASS Council
Section 1. Composition. The GASS Council shall consist of the Vice President for
Administration (VPAD) as Chair with all the Directors of Services Divisions as
members. All other ofces which are not directly under the Ofce of the VP
for Administration but perform administrative functions including the Chief of
the Planning and development Ofce, Public Affairs Ofce, Alumni Relations
Ofce, Internal Audit Service and University Security Force, and the President
of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) shall attend the meeting upon
invitation.
Section 2. Functions.
a. To evaluate proposed policies, rules, regulations and guidelines emanating
from its members to improve efciency and effectiveness in the management
of the University.
b. To recommend non-academic personnel for scholarships and trainings.
c. To resolve issues, conicts and problems affecting general administration.
d. To meet and discuss new issuances in order to have a common
understanding and implementation of the same.
e. To perform such other powers and functions as maybe designated by
higher authorities.
Article 41. The Goals and Objectives of the GASS Program
Section 1. Goal. The GASS Program shall provide all support services for an effective and
efcient organization to ensure the attainment of the goals and objectives of
the University.
Section 2. Objectives.
a. To provide efcient management of the nancial resources of the
University.
b. To provide all programs with competent and dedicated manpower,
supplies, equipment and other materials.
c. To formulate and implement systems and procedures to safeguard and
preserve all resources of the University.
d. To adopt and effective organizational structure which is responsive to the
programs of the University and the changes in the environment.
e. To provide students, faculty members and non-academic personnel with
housing facilities and other physical amenities.
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f. To provide students, faculty members, non-academic personnel, their
dependents and citizens of nearby communities with medical, dental and
other health services.
g. To provide a peaceful, orderly and pollution-free environment.
Article 42. The Administrative Services Division
Section 1. Headed by a Director, the Administrative Services Division shall provide a
responsive, relevant organizational complement capable of adapting to
emerging demands and trends in the environment and to provide all necessary,
implementable welfare programs for all employees of the University.
Section 2. The Director for Administrative Services shall perform the following duties and
functions:
a. To assist the ofces of the President and of the Vice President for
Administration in the day-to-day management/administrative operations
of the University;
b. To supervise the activities of the administrative services support staff and
ensure the efcient and effective performance of their assigned duties and
functions;
c. To coordinate with the various ofces performing administrative and
nancial functions in the performance of his duties and functions; and,
d. To perform such other related duties and functions as may be assigned by
the President and/or the Vice President for Administration.
Section 3. The ofces under the Administrative Services Division which shall be headed
by a Chief are:
a. The Human Resource Management Ofce which shall provide well-
screened and skillful manpower to all programs; implement realistic,
relevant, continuing and effective human resource development programs
responsive to the Universitys institutional vision and goals attuned to the
demands of regional, national and global development.
b. The Procurement Ofce which shall provide the necessary physical
assistance to all programs in terms of timely procurement of supplies,
equipment and other materials for operation;
c. The Property and Supply Ofce which shall provide necessary safeguards
and adequate systems and procedures in preserving x and movable
properties of the university; and,
d. The Records Ofce which shall ensure the effective implementation,
efcient and responsive records management program.
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Article 43. The Auxiliary Services Division
Section 1. Headed by a Director, the Auxiliary Services Division shall be responsible for
the welfare of CLSU constituents and outside clients through better access to
health services, provision of cheap but quality foods and domiciliary facilities
and high standard of printing works.
Section 2. The Director for Auxiliary Services which shall perform the following duties and
functions:
a. To supervise and coordinate the overall operations of the auxiliary services
units of the University;
b. To assist the unit heads in the planning, implementation and evaluation of
their respective programs;
c. To perform supervisory activities regarding activities of each unit;
d. To coordinate with other units of the university to facilitate ofce and unit
operation;
e. To prepare quarterly and annual nancial report to the administration;
f. To represent the auxiliary services in the administrative council; and,
g. To perform other functions as requested by higher authorities.
Section 3. The ofces under Auxiliary Services which shall be headed by a Chief are:
a. The Food and Lodging Services Ofce which shall facilitate the provision
of lodging services/venue for various trainings and seminar and catering
services for university guests as well as outside clientele;
b. The Health and Medical Services Ofce which shall provide the necessary
health programs and services for faculty, staff members and students;
c. The Printing Ofce which shall provide efcient and quality printing services
to the various ofces of the university and outside clientele; and,
d. The Student Housing Services Ofce which shall respond to the housing
needs of students and instill the values of discipline, leadership and
cooperation through trainings and relevant activities.
Article 44. The Financial Management Services Division
Section 1. Headed by a Director, the Financial Management Services Division shall provide
sufcient, efcient and effective handling of the nancial resources of the
University.
Section 2. The Director for Financial Management Services shall have the following duties
and functions:
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a. To direct and supervise the work and activities of the nance management
ofcers and support staff;
b. To supervise the preparation of the annual supplemental, special budgets
and the like, of the University in consultation with the University President,
and in the consolidation of supporting justications and explanations
relative thereto;
c. To supervise the distribution and allocation of funds to the various units,
projects and programs of the University in accordance with its duly
approved budget;
d. To backstop the University President in the justication of the budget
proposals to reviewing authorities during budget hearings and other
similar fora;
e. To confer with the ofcials of concerned government agencies on the
release of funds of the University;
f. To prepare and submit reports on nance management matters as
required by proper authorities; and,
g. To perform such other related functions as may be assigned by higher
ofcials of the University.
Section 3. The ofces under the Financial Management Services Division which shall be
headed by a Chief are:
a. The Accounting Ofce which shall judiciously implement accounting
procedures, systems and programs;
b. The Budgeting Ofce which shall be responsible in the preparation and
monitoring of budget for the university;
c. The Credit and Collection Ofce which shall be responsible in the collection
of water, electricity and rental fees from various cottages and stall-owners
at the University Marketing Center and Old Market to strengthen university
nances; and
d. The Cashiering Ofce which shall receive money payments due to the
university and to deposit the same to an authorized depository bank and
to settle obligations of the university to various creditors.
Article 45. The Physical Plant and Site Development Services Division
Section 1. Headed by a Director, the Physical Plant and Site Development Services
Division shall maintain the universitys power utilities, telephone system, water
and sewerage facilities, ofce machines, laboratory apparatus and appliances,
grounds, parks, road networks and drainage systems, buildings and physical
structures, farm machineries and heavy equipment and transport vehicles.
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Section 2. The Director for Physical Plant and Development Services Division shall have
the following duties and functions:
a. To direct planning, implementation and monitoring/engineering supervision
of the infrastructure projects of the university which include the preparation
of designs, plans, technical specications and contract documents;
b. To direct and supervise activities of the various ofces under the division;
c. To provide technical assistance to various programs and special projects of
the university;
d. To coordinate with outside agencies involved in the implementation of
infrastructure projects in the university;
e. To sign ofcial papers;
f. To represent the ofce in administrative meetings; and,
g. To perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Section 3. The ofces under the Physical Plant and Development Services Divisionwhich
shall be headed by a Chief are:
a. The Transportation Ofce shall provide an efcient transportation system
for the university constituents and visitors;
b. The Electrical and Telephone Services Ofce shall provide sufcient and
responsive electrical services to the various ofces, staff cottages and
other CLSU constituents. It shall also operates to maintain telephone
system for the University;
c. The Equipment Repair and Maintenance Ofce shall provide repair and
maintenance services of ofce machines of the University;
d. The Farm Machinery Services Ofce shall provide an efcient farm machinery
servicing system through quality service and to properly maintain all the
farm machinery and heavy equipment;
e. The Carpentry Services Ofce shall provide immediate carpentry services
to the various ofces, staff cottages and other facilities of the university;
f. The Building and Grounds Maintenance Ofce shall provide clean, sanitary,
environment-friendly surroundings through clean and green activities;
and,
g. The Waterworks and Sewerage Services Ofce shall ensure the steady
supply of domestic water and maintain sewerage lines in residential areas
and other university facilities.
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Figure 2. Organization and Management Structure of the General
Administration and Support Services
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Chapter 3
THE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
Article 46. The Council of Deans (COD)
Section 1. The Council of Deans (COD) assists the VPAA in planning, implementation,
management, and evaluation of the various academic programs, including
all co-and extra-curricular, and other academic related activities. The council
also formulates policies related to the improvement and modernization of
the academic and other related programs for consideration by the Academic
Council or the Administrative Council.
Section 2. The COD shall be composed of the Vice President for Academic Affairs as Chair,
all the Deans and the Institute Director of the Institute of Sports, Physical
Education and Recreation (ISPEAR). The University Librarian and the Institute/
Center/ Program Directors of other related special programs maybe called for
concerns regarding their units. The President of the CLSU Faculty Association,
Inc. (FAI), Graduate Student Association (GSA) and the University Supreme
Student Council (USSC), are the ex-ofcio members.
Article 47. Goals and Objectives of the Academic Affairs Program
Section 1. The goal of the Academic Affairs Program is to provide quality education
which highlights among others the following features: strong in science and
technology; proactive of future needs; relevant to the regions agro industrial
needs, impact on the empowerment of the rural people it serves and contributes
towards sustainable development and global competitiveness.
Section 2. The Objectives are as follows:
a. To develop students who possess not only academic competence but
also lifelong competencies that prepare them to leadership roles in their
respective communities;
b. To provide knowledge and skills necessary for individual, community
and national development such as entrepreneurship, innovativeness and
advocacy among others; and
c. To develop among the students and members of the community a
strong sense of nationalism, concern for the environment and civic
consciousness.
Article 48. The Academic Personnel
Section 1. The Academic Personnel of the University shall consist of the University
President, the Vice Presidents with academic ranks, the Deans, the Directors
of other academic units and service ofces, the Principals, Department Chairs
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and Section Heads, College Secretaries, Professors, Associate Professors,
Assistant Professors, Instructors and the non-regular faculty members.
Section 2. The academic personnel shall be classied as regular and non-regular faculty.
The regular faculty members shall be classied as;
a. University Professor
b. Professor I to VI
c. Associate Professor I to V
d. Assistant Professor I to IV
e. Instructor I to III
Section 3. The non-regular faculty members shall include the following who shall serve in
accordance to the terms and conditions of their appointments:
a. Professor Emeritus
b. Afliate Faculty Members
c. Visiting Faculty Members
d. Exchange Faculty Members
e. Substitute, Part-time and Job Order Faculty Members
Section 4. The repeated re-designation/reappointment of a non-regular faculty member
shall not guarantee the right to another designation or appointment or to a
security of tenure.
Article 49. The Academic Research Council (ARC)
Section 1. The Academic Research Council (ARC) is envisioned to be a pool of highly
qualied researchers and academicians, thus addressing the need for
knowledge and skills in the academic sector, sharing expertise and contributing
in the realization of the vision and mission of the University.
Section 2. The ARC is committed to support and promote the vision and mission of the
University through an active involvement of the academic sector in worthwhile
research and development undertakings.
Section 3. The objectives of the ARC are:
a. To stimulate the culture of excellence in research and development among
the faculty members in the academic sector of the University;
b. To foster institutional multidisciplinary research and development
undertakings; and,
c. To pool the expertise of the faculty members in the academic sector.
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Section 3. The ARC shall have six (6) clusters, namely:
a. Agricultural Sciences, Fisheries and Veterinary Science and Medicine
b. Business
c. Environmental Management
d. Breeder Sciences
e. Engineering and Information Technology
f. Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
Section 4. The Governing Board. The Governing Board shall be headed by the Vice
President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) as chair. The Co-Chair with the Heads
of the six (6) clusters as Members. The Governing Board shall approve the
nomination for membership based from the credentials submitted by the
cluster head.
Section 5. Membership. The Academic Research Council shall be comsposed of active
faculty members. They are nominated by their Department Chairs and Deans.
They should be duly recommended by the Academic Research Council. The
members shall be classied as regular and associate.
Section 6. Membership Qualications.
a. Regular Member
(1) At least MS degree holder
(2) An active associate member of good standing for at least one (1) year
from date of induction
(3) Active in research and development or has produced original design/
creative work for the past three (3) years
(4) A sole author or co-author of at least three (3) research articles
in refereed journal or published reviewed proceedings, documented
original designs, and/or creative works/ exhibited/ published/
performed after having been approved as associate member by the
Governing Board
(5) Discovered a new technology and has been patented; or
(6) In any of the following exceptional cases and upon recommendation
of the cluster concerned, all the above requirements are waived:
i. Winner of an outstanding research/ original design/ creative work
award in the national or international competition; or
ii. Ph.D. holder with three (3) publications in international refereed
journal.
b. Associate Member
(1) At least BS degree holder
(2) A sole author of at least two published scientic or technical articles,
or reports of completed professional or documented original design/
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creative works within the last ve years and
(3) Active in research and development or has produced original design/
creative work for the past three (3) years.
Article 50. The Sports Development Council (SDC)
Section 1. The Sports Development Council (SDC) shall be the body entrusted to formulate
and recommend policies and implement rules pertinent to athletics, sports
development and incentive scheme.
Section 2. Composition. The SDC shall be composed of the Vice President for Academic
Affairs as Chair, the Institute Director of ISPEAR as Member-Secretary and the
eight (8) unit athletic managers as Members.
Section 3. Functions.
a. To formulate and recommend policies pertinent to athletics, including the
appointment of coaches and selection of athletes, subject to the approval
of the Ofce of the President.
b. To implement rules and regulations pertinent to athletics, sports
development and incentive scheme.
c. To act as the investigating body to decide on cases arising form athletics
and sports development concerns, subject to the review of the Ofce of
the President.
d. In coordination with ISPEAR, to supervise the selection and training of
athletes; keep and maintain necessary records; ascertain the qualication
of athletes; and determine the privileges and incentives for athletes
following the approved guidelines subject to the approval of the University
President.
Article 51. The Academic Units
Section 1. There shall be colleges, institutes, academic service ofces and specialized
centers, and laboratory high schools necessary to carry out the curricular
programs and academic thrusts of the University. Each of the said academic
units shall have as many departments as are needed to carry out their
mandated functions.
Article 52. The Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS)
Section 1. The Institute of Graduate Studies shall implement curricular programs in
advance higher education and research in agriculture and other sciences for
the promotion of sustainable total farming system development and higher
levels of applied sciences toward agri-industrialization.
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Section 2. Its goal is to develop globally competitive and highly trained human resources
who are imbued with values of professionalism, leadership, discipline and
commitment for the modernization and sustainability of agriculture, science
and technology.
Section 3. The Institute of Graduate Studies shall be headed by a Dean who shall be a
holder of an appropriate doctoral degree, of at least ve (5) years teaching
experience in the IGS; at least three (3) years administrative experience, and
with at least an academic rank of Professor I.
Section 4. The Dean shall be designated by the University President upon the
recommendation of a search committee duly created for the purpose upon
consultation with the faculty of IGS and duly endorsed by the VPAA, subject
to the conrmation of the Board of Regents. He/she shall serve for a period of
two (2) years without prejudice to re-designation.
Section 5. The Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies shall have the following duties
and functions:
a. To coordinate the implementation of the Graduate Program with the other
colleges and academic units of the University;
b. To take the lead in the development, implementation, and evaluation of
graduate curricular programs;
c. To identify and recommend the designation and termination of graduate
faculty members;
d. To prepare a physical and nancial plan for the operation of the Graduate
College;
e. To act as Chair of the Graduate Studies Council; and
f. To perform other related functions as may be assigned by higher
authorities.
Article 53. The Graduate Studies Council
Section 1. There shall be a Graduate Studies Council composed of the Dean of the
Institute of Graduate Studies as Chair, and all graduate faculty members. The
council shall have the following powers and functions:
a. To act as a policy-making body for the planning, review and evaluation
of policies, curricular programs, projects and other activities pertaining to
graduate studies for submission to the Academic Council for nal action or
recommendation to the Board of Regents for approval, if needed.
b. To implement policies and guidelines governing the implementation and
administration of the graduate studies program of the various academic
units;
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c. To recommend candidates for graduation from the concerned graduate
departments;
d. To thresh out issues and problems prior to elevation to Academic Council
or to the appropriate higher authorities for nal action; and,
e. To perform such other functions as may be prescribed by competent
authorities.
Section 2. The Secretary of the Institute of Graduate Studies who is designated by the
Dean shall act as the Secretary of the Council who shall record and keep
minutes of its meeting.
Section 3. The Council shall meet at least once every semester and at such other time as
the Dean may deem necessary.
Article 54. The Open University (OU)
Section 1. The Open University (OU) shall develop and implement curricular programs in
advance higher education, higher education and non-formal education through
the open learning and distance education mode.
Section 2. The OU is guided by the mission of enhancing democratic access to quality
education for the empowerment of the disadvantaged sectors of the society.
Section 3. The goal of the OU is to develop human resources that are not only
academically well-prepared and professionally competent but also imbued with
the values of nationalism, good leadership and innovativeness for sustainable
development. Moreover, the OU shall provide its clients with opportunities to
acquire credentials and formal qualications and to prepare them for life-long
learning.
Section 4. It shall be headed by a Dean who should be a holder of an earned doctoral
degree in any discipline offered in the Open University, of at least ve (5) years
teaching/ tutoring experience in the open learning and distance education
mode, at least three (3) years administrative experience in the OU and with at
least an academic rank of Professor I.
Section 5. The Dean shall be designated by the University President upon the
recommendation of the Vice President for Academic Affairs after consultation
with OU faculty members and subject to conrmation by the Board of Regents.
The Dean shall serve for a period without prejudice to re-designation.
Section 6. The Dean of the Open University shall have the following duties and
functions:
a. To undertake the implementation of graduate and undergraduate curricular
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programs, non-degree courses and other activities in collaboration with
other colleges and other entities of the University;
b. To spearhead the planning, development, execution and evaluation of
curricular programs of the Open University;
c. To act as Chair of the Open University Graduate and Undergraduate
Councils;
d. To recommend the designation and termination of regular and afliate
faculty members and Department Chairs of the Open University;
e. To prepare the Annual Procurement Plan (APP) and Financial Plan of the
OU;
f. To lead in the development, writing, publication, review and enrichment of
learning modules and publication of an Open University Research Journal;
and,
g. To perform relevant functions as may be designated by competent
authorities.
Article 55. The Open University Graduate and Undergraduate Councils
Section 1. There shall be an Open University Graduate and Undergraduate Council which
shall be the policy-making body of the OU. It is composed of all the OU faculty
members/ course tutors with academic rank not lower than Assistant Professor
I and chaired by the Dean.
Section 2. The duties and responsibilities of the OU Graduate Council are the following:
a. To formulate and review policies governing the OU graduate programs.
All policies are referred to the OU Graduate Council, the Academic Council
and the Board of Regents.
b. To screen and recommend the designation of new graduate faculty/ course
tutors to the University President.
c. To conduct regular and special meetings to act on candidates for graduation,
curricular innovations and improvements, proposed curricular programs,
new policies and revisions of existing ones, among others.
d. To create standing committees as the need arises.
Section 3. The Open University Undergraduate Councils shall be governed by Article 57,
Chapter III, Book I of the University Code.
Article 56. The Undergraduate Colleges
Section 1. Each College shall be headed by a Dean who is designated by the University
President in consultation with the Vice President for Academic Affairs for a term
of two (2) years subject to the conrmation by the Board of Regents without
prejudice to re-designation. He must possess an appropriate doctoral degree
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with an academic rank of at least Associate Professor I; with at least ve (5)
years experience in teaching; and ve (5) years administrative experience.
Section 2. The Dean shall have the following duties and functions:
a. To supervise the implementation of the various curricular, co- and extra-
curricular activities of the college in coordination with the Department
Chairs, and initiates the regular review of existing course offering;
b. To conduct semestral and annual evaluation of Department Chairs and
review the performance ratings of faculty members;
c. To review and approve the workload of faculty and staff members of the
college;
d. To determine the resource needs of the unit, collates and prepares the
college nancial plan, and programs/monitors their efcient utilization;
e. To develop, review and update the development plan of the college in
accordance with the universitys vision, mission, goals and objectives;
f. To design and implement programs and activities that will promote
harmony, solidarity and unity among the various college constituents;
and,
g. To perform other functions as may be assigned by higher authorities.
Article 57. The College Council
Section 1. There shall be a College Council with their respective Deans as Chair and all
the faculty of the college as members.
Section 2. The Secretary of the College who is designated by the Dean shall likewise act
as the Secretary of the Council.
Section 3. The College Council shall have the following powers and functions:
a. To implement academic policies and guidelines governing the imple-
mentation and administration of the programs, activities and operations of
the college;
b. To plan, formulate and recommend programs and other instruction-
related activities to the Council of Deans and Directors through the VP for
Academic Affairs then submitted to the Academic Council for nal action
or recommendation to the Board of Regents for approval; and ,
c. To recommend candidates for graduation.
Article 58. The Departments
Section 1. The faculty of a department under an academic unit shall consist of all the
academic staff of the department who are engaged in instruction activities.
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Section 2. The academic department shall be based on the eld of study or discipline of
the college or institute.
Section 3. A department shall be headed by a Chair and shall have a minimum of three
(3) full-time faculty members.
Section 4. The Department Chair shall have the following functions:
a. To supervise curricular and co-curricular activities of students in the
department and such other activities assigned to the department by the
Dean or Head of the academic unit;
b. To identify textbooks and take the lead in the preparation of course syllabi
and other instructional materials for use in specic subjects;
c. To distribute faculty assignments for thesis, eld practice or apprenticeship
advisement;
d. To initiate and recommend the development and offering of new curricular
programs, and cause the revision or abolition of existing courses or
curricular programs; and,
e. To implement and supervise other academic and administrative matters in
the department.
Section 5. Minimum Qualications
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. For a faculty member to be considered for
appointment to the position of Department Chairperson, he/ she shall meet
the following qualications:
a. Must be a holder of a permanent faculty position;
b. Must have been a member of the Department for at least two (2) years
before his/her appointment.
c. Preferably with advanced degree (MS or PhD) whose specialization shall
be relevant to the Department he/ she will head.
d. For Colleges with certain professional requirement, he/ she must have
passed the appropriate professional board examinations.
Section 6. Selection and Nomination Procedures
28
. Although Deans and Directors are
given the freehand in choosing the individual whom they think may work well
with them, in the interest of fair play and to provide equal opportunity for
faculty members to have administrative experience, the following procedures
shall be observed:
a. The faculty members of the Department shall be consulted and sitting en
banc, nominate among themselves at most three (3) nominees for the
Chair position subject to the qualications mentioned above.
b. The nominated Chairpersons shall present to the Dean within ve (5) days
visions, plan and programs for the Department.
c. The Dean shall then choose and nominate the faculty for
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appointment as Department Chairperson to the Ofce of the Vice-President
for Academic Affairs, who shall then endorse the same to the Ofce of the
University President for approval.
d. The term of appointment for the Chair position shall be one (1) year
subject to renewal by the appointing authority, but should not exceed
three (3) consecutive years.
Article 59. The College of Agriculture (CAg)
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Section 1. The mission of the College of Agriculture is to produce highly trained and
responsive graduates, and shall generate appropriate agriculture technologies
to meet the challenges of the new millennium.
Section 2. It is a Center of Excellence in Agriculture Education and prime mover in
agriculture for equitable growth and sustainable development by generating
and delivering scientic knowledge and technologies for sustained management
of the environment and for the future well-being of society.
Article 60. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
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Section 1. The College of Arts and Sciences is the main provider of general education
in the basics needed by rst year students in the pursuit of more advanced
and specialized elds of endeavor in the sciences, humanities and technical
education.
Article 61. The College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA)
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Section 1. The management philosophy of the College of Business Administration and
Accountancy is to help sustainable agro-industrial development that leads to
the improvement of the quality of life of the people through quality education
in business entrepreneurship.
Section 2. Its main objective is to produce competent graduates qualied and ready to
assume managerial and leadership roles in the elds of accounting, human
resource development and management, marketing mangement, business
economics and other related disciplines.
Article 62. The College of Education (CEd)
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Section 1. The College of Education shall develop quality teachers in the elementary and
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BOR Resolution No. 60-94 during the 125th Regular Meeting of the CLSU Board of Regents on November 24, 1994
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BOR Resolution No. 60-94 during the 125th Regular Meeting of the CLSU Board of Regents on November 24, 1994
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Created by virtue of Section 7, RA 4067 on June 18, 1964
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Created by virtue of Section 7, RA 4067 on June 18, 1964
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Created under BOR Resolution No. 27-83, 92nd Regular Meeting of the CLSU Board of Regents, March 28, 1983
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Created by virtue of Section 7, RA 4067 on June 18, 1964
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secondary levels of education for people empowerment, global competitiveness
and sustainable human resource development.
Section 2. Its main goal is to develop and train students to become better teachers
with varied specializations and to train students who will become better rural
extension workers and effective agents of change for rural development.
Article 63. The College of Engineering (CEn)
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Section 1. The College of Engineering aims to provide relevant and quality training
for students in engineering and related elds consistent with the national
development thrust.
Article 64. The College of Fisheries (CF)
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Section 1. The College of Fisheries is tasked to provide quality education in sheries and
to ll the need for trained manpower, and contribute to sustainable aquaculture
development.
Section 2. It aims to achieve signicant contribution to livelihood enhancement and
impact on the attainment of improved management and production of inland
sheries resources of the country.
Article 65. The College of Home Science and Industry (CHSI)
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Section 1. The program of the College of Home Science and Industry is geared towards
bringing about development of self-reliant individuals who will be able to
contribute to the advancement of the family, the community, industries and
the nation.
Section 2. It is dedicated to serve in the pursuit of excellence in the eld of home
economics and industrial technologies for sustainable development.
Article 66. The College of Veterinary Science and Medicine (CVSM)
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Section 1. The College of Veterinary Science and Medicine envisions to become a model
veterinary institution dedicated to countryside development by providing
excellent veterinary education that will produce graduates equipped with
technical, entrepreneurial, managerial, and leadership skills necessary for
optimum animal production.
Article 67. The Ofce of Student Affairs (OSA)
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Created by virtue of Section 7, RA 4067 on June 18, 1964
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Created by virtue of Section 7, RA 4067 on June 18, 1964
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Created by virtue of Section 7, RA 4067 on June 18, 1964
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Section 1. The Ofce of Student Affairs, headed by a Dean, is the center of information,
activities and services relative to the co-curricular and extra-curricular needs
of students.
Section 2. It shall promote the development of students talents, potentials, and leadership
capabilities through its program thrusts of self-growth and awareness,
cooperative living and learning, leadership development and enhancement,
productive use of leisure, and enhanced cross-cultural adjustment.
Section 3. The ofce pursues its objectives through ve units, namely:
a. Guidance Services Unit
b. Student Housing Unit
c. Student Organization Unit
d. Recreational, Social, and Cultural Unit
e. International Student Services Unit
f. Career Development and Employment Services Unit
Article 68. The Ofce of Admissions (OAd)
Section 1. The Ofce of Admissions, headed by a Dean, shall provide the initial and
nal services to students being the source of curricular and co-curricular
guidance.
Section 2. It is responsible in the admission and registration of students; and attends to
the safekeeping, management, administration, updating, and issuance of all
academic records and other related records of students.
Section 3. The ofce leads in the preparation of the university academic calendar, and
coordinates commencement exercises and the recognition program.
Section 4. It assists in the preparation of academic catalogues and other curricular
announcements in consonance with the policies and guidelines promulgated
by higher authorities.
Article 69. The University Library Services
Section 1. The University Library Services, headed by a University Librarian, shall provide
services relative to the library needs of the student, faculty members and other
clienteles.
Section 2. It formulates a Library Development Program, coordinates technical services
in all the Reading Centers in the University and ensures cooperation and
complementation of library services network.
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Section 3. It enforces library rules and regulations and, pursuant thereto, exercise the
following powers:
a. To impose administrative nes prescribed in accordance with University
rules for defacement, mutilation, appropriation, or stealing of any library
material or property, or for any other violation of library rules and
regulations.
b. To curtail library privileges of any person who makes unnecessary noise or
holds loud conversation, eats within library premises, or engages in other
behavior disruptive of library operations.
c. To be consistent with University policies, issue implementing rules
and regulations as may be necessary for the proper functioning of the
Library.
d. To institute disciplinary action, in accordance with general rules on
discipline, against any person who violates library rules and regulations.
e. To perform other related duties as may be prescribed by law or assigned
by the appropriate authority.
Section 4. Unit Librarians shall exercise the above powers in their respective Reading
Centers.
Article 70. The Library Board
Section 1. There shall be a Library Board which shall consist of the Vice President for
Academic Affairs as Chairman and nine (9) members to be appointed for a
term of three (3) years by the President from the humanities, the physical and
biological sciences, other elds of study, the professional schools, and a student
representative. The University Librarian shall serve as Member-Secretary.
Section 2. The Library Board shall promulgate policies regarding the acquisition and
services program of the University Library and approve the library budget
before its submission to the President. It shall meet every three (3) months
and at such other times as may be deemed necessary.
Article 71. The Institutes, Centers and Programs
Section 1. The Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (ISPEAR)
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.
Headed by an Institute Director, the Institute of Sports, Physical Education
and Recreation, promotes the recreation, social and ethical values derived
from various sports. It provides athletic activities conducive to the physical
well-being of the students and other members of the university constituency;
appropriate regimented exercise upon prescription of the University Health
Services for those with physical handicaps. It offers subjects in physical
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dated May 27, 1999
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education and performs other related functions as may be prescribed by the
rules issued by the President.
Section 2. The Information System Institute (ISI)
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. Headed by an Institute
Director, the Information System Institute promotes the effective use of
information and communication technology in instruction, research, extension
and production functions of the University. It offers curricula and training
programs for information and communication technology (ICT), both degree
and non-degree courses. ISI serves as the central unit that shall plan, operate
and manage all matters related to ICT.
Section 3. The Environmental Management Institute (EMI)
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. Headed by an Institute
Director, the Environmental Management Institute provides environmental
education and training to professionals for careers in environmental studies,
conducts researches on environmental issues and concerns, offers extension
services through dissemination of environmental information for public
understanding and awareness and spearheads environmental management
and conservation activities in the campus and immediate environs.
Section 4. The CLSU Testing and Evaluation Center (CTEC)
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. Headed by a Center
Director, the CLSU Testing and Evaluation Center is envisioned to serve as a
centralized venue for psycho-educational testing, performance evaluation, and
academic research in support of the academic program. It provides appropriate
testing services for screening incoming students and personnel and provides
psychological assessment for special cases among students, faculty and staff
needing psychological testing.
Section 5. The Center for Central Luzon Studies (CCLS)
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. Headed by a Center
Director, the Center for Central Luzon Studies is the manifestation of the
role that the CLSU plays as a regional university that of fostering better
understanding of the society in which it operates. Through research and
instruction, CCLS contributes to the attainment of national goals, nationhood
and development.
Section 6. The Center for Educational Research Development Services (CERDS)
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Headed by a Center Director, the Center for Educational Research Development
Services is a venue where human and material resources of the university
converge to produce and make available multi-media learning resources. Its
duty is to enhance the attainment of globally competitive education in the
University.
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Created under BOR Resolution No. 19-97 during the 133rd Regular Meeting of the CLSU Board of Regents on March 11, 1997
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Created under BOR Resolution No. 36-97 during the Special Meeting of the CLSU Board of Regents on April 14, 1997
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Created under BOR Resolution No. 42-97 during the Special Meeting of the CLSU Board of Regents on April 14, 2997
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Section 7. The Regional Science Teaching Center III (RSTC). Headed by a Center
Director, the Regional Science Teaching Center III provides training for science
and mathematics teachers at all levels through upgraded science education. Its
objectives are to encourage students to take science and technology courses,
upgrade science and mathematics education by producing quality science
and mathematics teachers at all levels, and develop science and mathematics
instructional materials appropriate for local situation.
Section 8. The Center for Tropical Mushroom Research and Development
(CTMRD)
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. Headed by a Center Director, the Center for Tropical Mushroom
Research and Development is a venue for technology development, research
and extension on tropical mushroom production and processing, and by-
product utilization for sustainable development.
Section 9. The Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation
Program (ETEEAP). Headed by a Program Director, the Expanded Tertiary
Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program is an educational assessment
scheme which recognizes knowledge, skills and prior learning obtained by
any individual from non-formal and informal education experiences. It
shall administer competency-based evaluation by establishing equivalency
competence standards and a comprehensive assessment system employing
written test, interview, skills and demonstration and other creative assessment
methodologies.
Section 10. The National Service Training Program (NSTP)
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. Headed by a Program
Director, the National Service Training Program shall be responsible in carrying
out the academic policies of the University insofar as they affect the NSTP. It
shall be headed by a Program Director appointed by the President from among
the nominees of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
a. The Coordinator of the Literacy Training Service (LTS) is in-charge to train
the students to teach literacy skills to school children, out-of-school youths
and other segments of society in need of their services.
b. The Coordinator of the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) is in-charge
of activities contributory to the general welfare and the betterment of life
for the members of the community of the enhancement of its facilities,
especially those devoted in improving health, education, environment,
entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and moral of the citizenry and other
social welfare services.
c. The Senior Military Ofcer detailed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines
to the University shall be known, for military purposes, as the Commandant
of Cadets and, for academic purposes, as the Coordinator of the Reserved
Ofcer Training Corps Unit (ROTCU). ROTC refers to the program
component, institutionalized under sections 38 and 39 of Republic Act
7077, designed to promote military training to tertiary level students in
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order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national defense
preparedness.
Section 11. The University Accreditation Ofce. Headed by a Coordinator, the University
Accreditation Ofce shall be the coordinating center of all matters regarding
accreditation of programs.
Figure 3. Organization and Management Structure of the Academic Program
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Chapter 4
THE RESEARCH, EXTENSION AND TRAINING (RET) PROGRAM
Article 72. The Council of RET Directors (CORD)
Section 1. Function of the CORD. The CORD assists the VP for RET in the planning,
implementation, management and evaluation of the various RET programs,
including other RET-related activities.
Section 2. Composition of the Council of RET Directors. The CORD shall be composed of
the VP for RET as chair, with the Directors of the different Divisions and Center
Directors of Specialized R and D Centers under the RET as members. The
Executive Secretary of the OVPRET shall also be the member to represent the
administration staff of the RET.
Section 3. The roles of the Council of Research, Extension and Training Directors (CORD)
are:
a. To assist the VPRET in the formulation of policies, plans and program,
guidelines and regulations pertinent to the research and extension
programs of the entire university;
b. To screen/evaluate and recommend to the VPRET the best graduate
and undergraduate theses, a month before the mid-year and annual
commencement exercises; and,
c. To perform other functions/duties as may be delegated by the VPRET.
Section 4. The Chair of CORD performs the following functions:
a. To preside over all CORD meetings;
b. To initiate and coordinate the overall R&D/E planning, implementation and
evaluation of the RET program of the entire university; and,
c. To perform other duties for the enhancement of the R and D/E program of
the entire university.
Article 73. Goals and Mission of the RET Program
Section 1. The RET Goal. To actively support sustainable agro-industrialization and balance
socio-economic growth through technology and information generation and
commercialization, integrated capability building, communication advocacy on
market-driven innovations and partnership with key sectors of development.
Section 2. The RET Mission. The RET shall provide products and services in agriculture
and allied elds using appropriate approaches for sustainable agro-industrial
development to improve the quality of life of the peoples it serve.
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Article 74. The Research Division
Section 1. The Research Division shall be headed by a Director who shall be designated
by the University President for a period of two (2) years without prejudice
to re-designation, subject to the conrmation of the Board of Regents. He/
she shall be a holder of an appropriate doctoral degree in Philosophy (or
Science), preferably with at least three (3) years of experience in research
and development management, at least three (3) years of administrative
experience and an academic rank of at least Associate Professor.
Section 2. The Research Division shall serve as a continuing source of appropriate
technologies, knowledge, information systems, management schemes,
and services on the uniqueness of the University in agriculture, sheries
and environment that will meet the requirement of agro industrializing
communities.
Section 3. In line with the foregoing goal, the Research Division envisions to attain the
following objectives:
a. As the arm in generating, developing, verifying, piloting and commercializing
priority technologies and economically feasible, socially acceptable, and
environmentally sound agricultural enterprises.
b. As the key unit in exploring, evaluating and packaging relevant development-
based information (factors, structures, processes, systems, paradigms and
technologies) and policies;
c. As a relevant facility for providing technical expertise, information and
other research related services; and,
d. As a venue for showcasing priority Rand D outputs and efforts.
Article 75. The Extension Division
Section 1. The Extension Division shall be headed by a Director who shall be designated
by the University President for a period of two (2) years without prejudice to
re-designation subject to the conrmation of the Board of Regents. He/she
shall be a doctoral degree holder In Philosophy with specialization in extension,
rural development or development communication, community development
with an academic rank of at least Associate Professor 1, with at least three
(3) years of experience in extension management and three (3) years of
administrative experience.
Section 2. The Extension Division shall undertake innovative and relevant extension
programs and services for an enhanced technology dissemination and utilization
efforts.
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Section 3. In cooperation with the other units of the University and other agencies, the
Extension Division shall provide technology services, information services,
local governance development, resource linkaging/networking, nutrition and
livelihood, micro nancing, consultancy and village level infrastructure projects
development.
Article 76. The Training Division
Section 1. The Training Division shall be headed by a Director who shall be designated
by the University President for a period of two (2) years without prejudice to
re-designation subject to the conrmation of the Board of Regents. He/she
shall be a doctoral degree holder in Philosophy with specialization in rural
development, community development or development communication, with
an academic rank of at least Associate Professor 1, with at least three (3) years
of experience in training management/extension management and three (3)
years of administrative experience.
Section 2. The University is an accredited training institution through the Training Ofce. It
is mandated to conduct training courses on agricultural production technology
and management for various groups of clientele.
In line with its mandate, the Training Division is guided by the following
objectives:
a. To determine training needs of target clientele through survey and/or
visits to agencies concerned, consultation meetings, workshops, and other
appropriate methods;
b. To develop course designs based on the training needs in collaboration
with faculty/staff of the different units of the University;
c. To develop and design appropriate training materials for effective teaching-
learning process;
d. To administer and/ or conduct training programs on management tools,
production technology and other allied elds for various groups of clientele
in collaboration with other units of the University and members of Science
City of Munoz, and other agencies;
e. To manage trainings accredited by TESDA and other accrediting bodies.
f. To monitor training activities done by RET and other CLSU ofces/ units;
g. To evaluate the outputs/effects/impact of training courses/ programs
conducted by the Training Ofce.
Article 77. The RET Personnel
Section 1. The RET shall be headed by a Vice President duly designated by the University
President. The VPRET shall be the Chair of the CORD. Other personnel are the
Directors, Center Directors, Chiefs, and other staff occupying positions that
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are appropriate to the research, extension and training program roles and
functions.
Section 2. The RET Directors have the following duties and responsibilities:
a. To direct the planning, implementation and evaluation of research,
extension and training programs and activities to insure the effective
development of packages of technologies to help respond to local/regional
and national needs;
b. To coordinate with other units of the university and/or related agencies to
bring about inter-agency program complementation and efcient utilization
of available resources through a functional management information
system;
c. In the absence of the VPRET, to represent the RET Program in appropriate
bodies/ofces, to chair staff meeting and to cause resolution of conicts
based on established policies and sound management practices;
d. To recommend budget for the effective and efcient management of the
RET ofces.
e. To coordinate/link with other units of the University, local government units
(LGUs), regional and national government organizations, non-government
organizations (NGOs) and peoples organizations (POs) to bring about
complementation and partnership; and,
f. To perform other related functions that may be required by the top
management.
Section 3. The Specialized R & D Center Directors have the following duties and
responsibilities:
a. To direct the planning, implementation and evaluation of the R & D Centers
programs and activities to insure the effective development of packages of
technologies to help respond to local/regional and national needs;
b. To coordinate with other units of the university and/or related agencies to
bring about inter-agency program complementation and efcient utilization
of available resources through a functional management information
system;
c. To recommend budget for the effective and efcient management of the
R & D centers.
d. To coordinate/link with other units of the University, local government units
(LGUs), regional and national government organizations, non-government
organizations (NGOs) and peoples organizations (POs) to bring about
complementation and partnership; and,
e. To perform other related functions that may be required by the top
management.
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Section 4. The Executive Secretary performs the following duties and functions
a. To assist in the supervision of the RET administrative staff to ensure
effectiveness and efciency of the day-to-day operations of the ofce.
b. To serve as the link between the RET top management and the lower
managerial/ supervisory ofcials.
c. To prepare communications/reports required/requested by the VPRET and
other ofcials of the university.
d. To attend and record proceedings of all RET management meetings.
e. To perform other duties as may be required by the upper management.
Section 5. The Department Chiefs have the following duties and functions:
a. To coordinate programming, planning, implementation and evaluation of
research and extension programs to insure effective development and
implementation;
b. To complement with other units of the university to bring about efcient
utilization of available resources and cause continuous enrichment of
project activities related to conceptualization of research and extension
priorities;
c. To represent the division in appropriate ofces or bodies, chairs division
meetings and causes resolution of issues/problems;
d. To act in behalf of the director whenever he/she is in ofcial business or
on leave; and
e. To perform other duties/responsibilities as directed/requested.
Section 8. The Program/Project Leader performs the following duties and functions
a. To help the Department Chief carry out objectives of the projects by:
a.1. formulating research/extension/training project plans and operational
schemes;
a.2. providing advice to unit head on the direction and evaluation of staff
performance;
a.3. carrying out research/project plans and overseeing their full
implementation;
a.4. identifying problems that may adversely affect the units stability and
instituting measures to solve or put them under control;
a.5. preparing preliminary reports on the research/project and helping
nalize terminal reports and other write-ups that may be requested;
a.6. seeing to it that the welfare of the research/project staff is properly
taken cared of; and
a.7. observing/ evaluating research/project staff performance.
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b. To attend in-service training programs and participates actively in unit
meetings/activities.
c. To represents the department chief in appropriate ofces/bodies and
prepares reports on results of such representation.
d. To chair meetings as may be assigned.
e. To perform other duties and responsibilities as directed/requested.
Section 9. The Study Leader performs the following duties and functions
a. To help prepare R and D proposals
b. To conduct experiments/surveys on R and D priority areas
c. To carry out plans/proposals specically assigned to him and makes
necessary reports on activities undertaken
d. To supervise research assistants, aides and enumerators in the conduct of
research
e. To provide technical assistance in line of specialization to end-users of
technology packages
f. To perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
Section 10. The Technical Research Assistants perform the following functions
a. To assist in the conduct of experiments/studies of approved proposal
b. To provide assistance to the eld staff in day-to-day activities and/or
problems related to the study and ensures smooth communication and
relationship between and among other members
c. To gather data needed in the project and helps analyze and interpret
results
d. To supervise research aides and laborers in the efcient conduct of their
activities
e. To report to the research leader the status of the experiment and problems
encountered
f. To undertake solution of problems suggested to them by the study leader
g. To cooperate with the research team wherein their professional competence
is needed
h. To perform other duties and responsibilities as maybe required by study/
project leader.

Section 11. The Socio-economics Research Assistant performs the following functions:
a. To help identify areas of study
b. To help prepare study/project proposals
c. To assist in the implementation of research activities like preparation
of questionnaires, data gathering, editing, tallying and preparation of
reports
d. To supervise enumerators in the performance of their functions
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e. To perform other duties related to the conduct of the research and does
other jobs as required by the study/project leader.
Section 12. The Community Organizer (CO) performs the following functions
a. To conduct technology promotion activities like trainings, seminars,
orientation, coordination meeting, planning meetings and other related
activities;
b. To provide technical assistance to clientele;
c. To assist in local development planning and implementation of projects.
d. To assist in planning and implementation of extension/agricultural
interventions; and,
e. To assist clientele and other stakeholders in accessing of fund sources.
Section 13. The Experiment Station Supervisor performs the following functions:
a. To supervise the overall maintenance (cleanliness and orderliness) and
development of experimental area and research structures and facilities;
b. To supervise the storage and use of eld machines, equipments and farm
supplies;
c. To prepare plans and programs for the allocation of the experimental area
to researchers requiring sites; and,
d. To perform other functions as required by his/her immediate supervisor.
Section 14. The Monitoring/Evaluation Ofcer performs the following functions
a. To develop monitoring and evaluation plans and procedures.
b. To keep records of research/project activities and makes periodic reports
on project status;
c. To help evaluate project personnel performance;
d. To monitor/document research-related activities including seminars/
symposia/ workshops/meetings and similar gatherings; and,
e. To draft communications/memoranda in relation to matters discussed
during ofce meetings/workshops and the like for submission to the
director/supervisor.
Section 15. The Training Specialist/Communication Specialist performs the following
functions
a. To help develop, initiate, implement, monitor and evaluate the training
program for partners of development, various groups of clientele in
collaboration/consultation with the division chiefs of the different program
components of the Research, Extension and Training Ofces;
b. To develop/prepare training materials such as training kits, syllabi, modules
and AV materials;
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c. To help in the continuous organizational development for effective and
efcient implementation of the training program;
d. To provide feedback to the management with regard to the implementation
of the training program; and,
e. To perform other duties delegated to her/him by higher authorities.
Section 16. The Audio Visual Equipment Operator performs the following functions:
a. To operate and maintain the different audio-visual equipment during
trainings and related activities;
b. To troubleshoot minor problems related to operation of audio-visual
equipment; and
c. To maintain the air-conditioning units and lighting facilities in all the
training halls/ lodging areas.
Section 17. The Photographer/Artist performs the following functions
a. To provide graphics, illustrations and letterings for IEC materials like
brochures, pamphlet, cover design for the RET and other units of the
university;
b. To prepare streamers, charts, label, billboards and backdrop for trainings
conducted by the RET and other units of university;
c. To document projects, technologies and activities through photography
and video production for technology dissemination and adoption;
d. To design, layout materials and prepare for exhibits of the university and
the different units (in and off-campus);
e. To keep video les in order and maintain AV equipment; and,
f. To perform other activities as directed by supervisor.
Section 18. The Accounting Analyst I performs the following functions:

a. To issue/record Budget Utilization Request (BUR) and post expenses in
JAO of RET Trust and Income Generating Fund;
b. To prepare nancial reports of RET Trust Fund and Income Generating
funded projects;
c. To prepare reimbursement/payment/liquidation /cash advance vouchers
and their respective supporting documents;
d. To compute and prepare traveling expenses of RET faculty and staff and
their respective supporting documents;
e. To prepare payroll/vouchers of salaries/wages/honorarium of RET Trust
funded personnel;
f. To prepares service records and takes care of the personnel les of RET
trust-funded projects personnel; and,
g. To perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the
immediate supervisor.
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Section 19. The Data Entry Machine Operator (DEMO) performs the following functions:
a. To encode/type correspondence, annual and periodic reports, drafts of
publications for printing, minutes of meetings, research proposals and
other documents pertinent to the ofce;
b. To sort typewritten/encoded materials, le and index ofce documents;
c. To assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the ofce and equipment; and,
d. To perform other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Section 22. The Laboratory In-charge performs the following functions:
a. To take charge in the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities;
b. To serve as the responsible person in safekeeping of equipment and room/
laboratory where the equipments are housed;
c. To keep records on the use of laboratory equipment and facilities; and,
d. To perform other functions that are related to the operation and
maintenance of laboratory facilities.
Article 78. The Specialized Research and Development Centers
Section 1. The Freshwater Aquaculture Center (FAC). Headed by a Center Director,
the Freshwater Aquaculture Center is a multi-disciplinary research unit of the
University which shall be responsible for aquaculture and sheries research
and development. It shall contribute to livelihood enhancement and shall
achieve a positive impact towards the attainment of improved production and
management of the countrys inland sheries resources.
Section 2. The Philippine Carabao Center at CLSU (PCC at CLSU). Headed by a
Center Director, the Philippine Carabao Center at CLSU shall help improve
the general well-being of rural farming communities through carabao genetic
improvement, technology development and dissemination, and establishment
of carabao-based enterprises thus ensuring higher income and better
nutrition.
Section 3. The Small Ruminant Center (SRC)
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. Headed by a Center Director, the
Small Ruminant Center shall be the primary facility in developing, disseminating
and commercializing technologies relevant to the socio-political well-being,
technical and economic needs, environmental concerns and cultural demands
of its clientele. To realize this vision, SRC shall develop technologies, produce
quality stocks and promote the goat and sheep industry in Luzon, in particular
and the Philippines, in general.
Section 4. The Ramon Magsaysay - Center for Agricultural Resources and
Environmental Studies (RM-CARES). Headed by a Center Director, the
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Ramon Magsaysay - Center for Agricultural Resources and Environmental Studies
shall serve as a continuing source of appropriate technologies and information
on sustainable environment and agricultural resources management that will
sustain agro-industrialization of the communities it serves.
Section 5. The Water Resources Management Center (WRMC)
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. Headed by
a Center Director, the Water Resources Management Center shall provide
the leadership and direction towards the rational utilization of the nite
groundwater and surface water resources through extensive research, human
resource development, and provision of trainings and technical assistance.
Article 79. The Central Luzon Agricultural Resources and Development
Consortium (CLARRDEC)
Section 1. Mandate. In coordination with the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry
and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) and the Regional
Development Council (RDC) of Central Luzon, CLARRDEC is mandated to
review and update Rand D efforts in relation to regional needs in agriculture,
sheries, forestry and natural resources.
Section 2. Composition CLARRDEC is composed of 26 coordinating and implementing
agencies conducting or promoting research and development in agriculture,
forestry and natural resources in Central Luzon which have been grouped
to work together along specic objectives, share expertise and resources
and complement each other to push further the horizons of R and D in the
region.
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Figure 4. Organization and Management Structure of the Research, Extension
and Training Program
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CHAPTER 5
THE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS AFFAIRS PROGRAM (UBAP)*
Article 80. The University Business Affairs Program
Section 1. The University Business Affairs Program (UBAP) has the mission to vigorously
pursue a sustainable and competitive income generating program for Central
Luzon State University utilizing its resources and developing entrepreneurial
capabilities of faculty, staff and students and other development partners.
Article 81. The Business Development Council (BDC)
Section 1. Functions.
a. To assist the Vice President for Business Affairs (VPBA) in planning,
implementation, management, and evaluation of the business affairs
program including complementation activities with the three (3) major
programs of the university.
b. To assist the VPBA in the formulation of policies, programs, guidelines and
regulations for the protable development, management and operation
of the economic assets/resources of the University, for consideration by
the Administrative Council (AdCo) and ultimately the Board of Regents
(BOR).
c. To assist the VPBA in determining the investment priorities of the program
based on the criteria set by the Universitys governing board.
d. To assist the VPBA in the formulation of performance based prot sharing
and/or incentive scheme for those directly and indirectly involved in the
income generating projects of the program for consideration by the AdCo
and subject to the BOR approval.
Section 2. Composition. The BDC shall have nine (9) members composed of the VPBA
as Chair, the three (3) Directors under the program, the secretary, and other
members representing the major stakeholders of the University: one (1) duly
elected or appointed representative each from the a) Financial Management
Services Division; b) University Supreme Student Council (USSC); c) Non-
Academic Staff Association (NASA); and d) CLSU Faculty Association, Inc.
(FAI). The Council Members shall be designated by the University President
upon the favorable recommendation of the VPBA.
Section 3. Term of Ofce. The tenure of the BDC shall be for one (1) year unless
terminated for a reasonable cause or whose designation is sooner revoked
by the University President. The term of ofce of the representatives of FAI,
NASA and USSC, as members of the BDC, shall be co-terminus with their term
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Revisions introduced were based on the recommendation of a Special Committee created and tasked to evaluate the UBAP.
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of ofce in their respective organization.
Article 82. Goals and Objective of the Business Affairs Program.
Section 1. Goal. To effectively and efciently operate and manage agri-based and non-
agri-based income generating projects of the University and to serves as a
model in entrepreneurial programs.
Section 2. Objectives of the Business Affairs Program
a. To manage and supervise all income generating projects by harnessing
the University resources, facilities and expertise.
b. To catalyze and complement the instructional, research, extension, and
development programs of the university.
c. To provide production, processing, and marketing models to farmers,
SUCs and other institutions.
d. To provide quality products and services to faculty, staff and students of
the University, and outside clientele/customers.
e. To provide faculty and staff additional opportunities to augment their
income and venue for students to earn while they learn.
f. To enhance the income generating capability of the University for meeting
its institutional needs and towards self-sufciency.
g. To assist in the livelihood programs of the government.
Article 83. The Divisions of the Business Affairs Program
Section 1. The Crop Production Division (CPD). Headed by a Director, the Crop Production
Division shall include all projects pertaining to crops (production, nursery,
pomology and tissue culture) and agricultural product processing.
Section 2. The Animal Production Division (APD). Headed by a Director, the Animal
Production Division shall include all projects involving poultry, livestock and
sh.
Section 3. The Commercial and Allied Services Division (CASD). Headed by a Director,
the Commercial and Allied Services Division shall include income generating
projects categorized as commercial and allied services not classied under
Sections 1 and 2 hereof.
Section 4. There shall be as many projects or modules as necessary and permissible to
carry out the goals and objectives of the program. Projects or modules shall
be headed by a project manager duly appointed by the University President as
may be recommended by the VPBA.
Section 5. Projects or modules may be divided into several directorates depending on the
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magnitude of the operation and shall be called ofces. Ofces representing
a directorate shall be headed by a director to be appointed by the University
President as may be recommended by the VPBA.
Article 84. Management of the UBAP
Section 1. The University Business Affairs Program shall be headed by a Vice President
duly designated by the University President. The Business Development
Council shall be composed of the VPBA as the Chair, the Directors of the
Business Ofces and other stakeholders representatives (FMS, USSC, NASA
and FAI).
Section 2. Directors. The designated directors shall have the following duties and
responsibilities:
a. To assume direct responsibility for the overall supervision and administration
of all project components under his/her domain to achieve established
targets with optimum efciency;
b. To implement specic policies, programs, and procedures and serve as the
link between top level management and lower managerial personnel;
c. To draw comprehensive project plan and budget of the different projects
under their jurisdiction and prepare performance reports that may be
needed by the VP and other top level management;
d. To conduct periodic check and review of records and information of the
projects within their areas of responsibility;
e. To attend BDC meetings and other top level management meetings as
maybe required;
f. To submit regular/progress reports to the VPBA; and,
g. To perform other related functions as may be required by the VPBA or the
University President.
Section 3. Council Secretary. The BDC Secretary shall exercise the following duties and
responsibilities:
a. To prepare the notice and agenda for all BDC meetings in consultation
with the VPBA and disseminate the same to the members of the BDC;
b. To take down the proceedings of all BDC meeting;
c. To transcribe the minutes of each meeting and have the same attested by
the Chair or Presiding Ofcer for the conrmation of the BDC in the next
meeting;
d. To take custody of all pertinent BDC records and documents; and,
e. To perform other relevant task/s as may be assigned or designated by the
BDC Chair.
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Section 4. Other Members of the BDC. The stakeholders representatives to the BDC (FMS,
USSC, NASA and FAI) shall have the following duties and responsibilities
a. To actively participate in all BDC meetings with utmost objectivity;
b. To support projects, campaigns and other activities of the UBAP; and,
c. To perform such other relevant tasks as maybe designated and/or
delegated by the BDC.
Section 5. Project Managers. Project Managers are the frontline supervisors of the program
and are endowed with the following duties and responsibilities
a. To assume direct responsibility, liability, and accountability of project
operations and administration.
b. To plan, organize, direct, control, motivate, train, and effectively
communicate with project personnel.
c. To prepare necessary project plan and budget or feasibility study, including
specic studies for projects improvement and/or expansion.
d. To accomplish and evaluate income and related business performance
and nancial records against a set of objectives and standards and make
recommendation(s).
e. To continuously develop ways and means of carrying the units tasks more
efciently and effectively in their projects.
f. To conduct regular monitoring of project status, check up of tools and
equipment and keep the concerned Directors informed of all events,
circumstances, and developments within the Project.
g. To maintain discipline of project personnel.
h. To keep and maintain records and submit regular reports to the Director
of the project where he is assigned, copy furnished the VPBA
i. To perform other related functions and duties as maybe delegated by the
responsible Director, the VPBA and/or the University President.
Section 6. Project Veterinarian. The following are the duties and responsibilities of the
designated project veterinarian
a. To perform gross diagnosis of disease problems that are encountered in
the animal production projects
b. To undertake surgery procedures that may be required to save the
livestock
c. To provide assistance or advice to project managers in the preparation of
vaccination programs in the different animal projects
d. To issue health certicate for livestock for slaughter, sale or transport
e. To conduct regular assessment of health conditions of poultry and
livestock
f. To perform other related duties as may be assigned or delegated by the
University President, VPBA, Directors and/ or Project Managers.
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Section 7. Project Analysts. The project analysts of the program shall exercise the following
duties and responsibilities
a. To assist the Project Manager in the preparation of project farm/plan and
budget
b. To assist in the preparation, evaluation, and analysis of feasibility studies
and prospective investments
c. To evaluate the nancial statement of projects and conduct business
productivity analysis and submits the same to the VPBA
d. To perform other related duties assigned by the University President, VPBA
and/or the concerned Director/s.
Section 8. Marketing Analyst. The program market analyst shall perform the following
duties and responsibilities
a. To collect and collate market information (prices, supply, demand,
competitors, etc.) on products/services and submits the same to the
VPBA
b. To act as a liaison between the Program and the input dealers and product
outlets
c. To recommend to the VPBA the most appropriate market outlet of the
products
d. To recommend to the Director/s or the VPBA policies on how to improve
marketing efciency
e. To perform other related functions as may be assigned or delegated by the
VPBA and/or University President.
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Figure 5. Organization and Management Structure of the University Business
Affairs Program
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BOOK II
THE ADMINISTRATION OF PERSONNEL, FINANCES AND PROPERTIES
TITLE FOUR
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Chapter 1
RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL
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Article 85. General Provisions
Section 1. Opportunity for employment in the University shall be open to all qualied
citizens of the Philippines. Positive efforts shall be exerted to attract the best
qualied persons, preferably from among the outstanding graduates of the
University, to enter the service.
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Section 2. Selection of employees for appointment in the University shall be made strictly
on the basis of merit and tness
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, in accordance with the policies, rules and
procedures laid down in the two (2) separate Merit Selection Plans and System
of Ranking Positions promulgated by the University for the faculty and the
non-teaching personnel and, as far as practicable, the qualication standards
established by the Civil Service Commission and such other evaluation criteria
as may be adopted by the University.
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Section 3. Selection of employees shall be based on their relative qualications and
competence to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
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ection 4. There shall be no discrimination in the selection of employees on account of
gender, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity or political afliation.
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Section 5. Vacant positions marked for lling shall be published in accordance with
Republic Act 7041 (Publication Law). The published vacant position shall also
be posted in at least three (3) conspicuous places in the University for at least
ten (10) calendar days. Other modes of publication shall be considered.
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Section 6. All personnel of the University shall be appointed by the University President.
The precise terms and conditions of every appointment shall be stated in
writing.
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Chapter V, Book V of EO No. 292
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Section 1, Chapter V, Book V of EO No. 292
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Section 26, Chapter V, Book V of EO No. 292
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Section 32, Chapter V, Book V of EO No. 292
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Section 22, Chapter v, Book V of EO No. 292
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Section 7, Rule XVIII, Omnibus Rules, Book V of EO No. 292
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Rule IX, Omnibus Rules, Book V of EO No. 292
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Article 86. The Merit Promotion Plan and System of Ranking Positions
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Section 1. The University shall establish Merit Promotion Plan and System of Ranking
Position each for the faculty and the non-teaching personnel which shall be
administered in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service law and
the rules, regulations and standards to be promulgated by the Civil Service
Commission.
Section 2. The Merit Promotion Plan and System of Ranking Position shall include
provisions for a denite screening process and shall dene the composition of
Selection Board which shall assist the University President in the judicious and
objective selection and promotion of employees in the University.

Article 87. Regular Faculty and Administration Support Personnel
Section 1. The policies and procedures established in the Merit Selection Plan for Faculty
shall be observed in the appointment and promotion of faculty.
Section 2. Recruitment and appointment of non-teaching personnel shall be made on the
basis of the qualication standards, rules and regulations promulgated by the
Civil Service Commission and the policies and guidelines set forth in the Merit
Selection Plan for Non-teaching personnel.
Article 88. Non-Regular and Contractual Personnel
Section 1. When the exigency of the service so requires, the University shall recruit non-
regular and contractual faculty and non-teaching personnel in accordance with
the existing laws, rules and regulations and subject to the availability of funds
for the purpose.
Section 2. Appointment of personnel to any non-regular and contractual position in
the University shall not carry with it any vested right to reappointment or
renewal of contract of appointment much less to security of tenure of ofce,
nor said contractual appointment be construed as a continuation of a previous
contractual employment of the same person to the same position. Each
contract of service to undertake a specic work shall be treated as a separate
contractual employment.
Section 3. For purposes of determining the effectivity of contracts of services, the date of
execution or signing between the University President or his duly authorized
representative and the contractual employee shall be the controlling date, or
in its absence, the date of notarization. Periods of service in the contract shall
be stipulated to take effect not earlier than the date of execution of contract of
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both parties concerned and to automatically terminate at the end of the said
period without necessity of a prior notice.
Article 89. Afliate Faculty and Co-Advisorship at the IGS
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Section 1. General Provisions
a. Denition. An afliate faculty is a non-CLSU personnel who is formally
accepted to teach some courses at IGS.
b. Conditions for the recruitment of an afliate faculty
i. Field of expertise cannot be served by existing IGS faculty;
ii. The total number of afliate faculty shall not exceed a maximum of 25
percent (25%) of the departments faculty.
c. Qualications
i. IGS rules on screening of IGS faculty shall apply e.g. degree
qualications;
ii. Must show interest and willingness to teach at the IGS;
iii. Must be currently afliated with a recognized agency or institution.
d. Procedures
i. The department chairperson, upon consultation with his/ her respective
faculty, writes the IGS Dean requesting for an afliate faculty and
justifying the need for such. He/ she may endorse a nomination to the
Dean.
ii. Prospective afliate faculty submits his/ her credentials and a written
permission from his/ her agency that he/ she is allowed to teach at
IGS.
iii. The Dean acts on the nomination and recommends approval to the
Board of Regents through channels.
iv. The dean noties the IGS afliate faculty on the BOR decision.
v. The afliate faculty and the University President executes a contract of
agreement.
e. Term of Appointment
i. An IGS afliate faculty shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year
subject to renewal as the need arises;
ii. Such appointment shall carry an academic rank equivalent to his/ her
position and compensation in his home ofce or institution based on
NBC criteria.
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Section 2. Afliate Co-Adviser/ Member of Thesis Committee
a. Denition. An afliate adviser is a non-CLSU personnel who is formally
accepted to act a co-adviser of student thesis at the IGS.
b. Qualications
i. Must be recommended by funding agency or institution where the
thesis will be conducted.
ii. Must be actively engaged in research and other related activities in his
eld of expertise.
c. Appointment
i. Appointment of afliate adviser shall be subject to the recommendations
or approval of the funding agency.
d. Procedures
i. The Department Chairperson upon the consultation with his respective
faculty should write the IGS Dean requesting/ justifying the need for
an afliate adviser and recommending the nomination for the afliate
adviser.
ii. The dean acts on the nomination and noties the student and afliate
adviser on the decision.
iii. The student should submit papers of the co-adviser.
e. Duties and Responsibilities
i. Supervises the conduct of thesis in the absence of the adviser;
ii. May be designated as member of the thesis committee
iii. Should the co-adviser be made member of the students thesis
committee, he/ she is required to attend the thesis nal defense.
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Chapter 2
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Article 90. Working Hours
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Section 1. Non-teaching personnel and faculty shall render not less than eight (8) hours
a day for ve (5) working days a week, or a total of forty (40) hours per week
exclusive of time spent for lunch.
12

Section 2. Any deviation from the normal ofcial hours, such as the exible working hours
may be allowed, subject to the discretion of the University President taking
into consideration the applicable law and regulations appertaining thereto.
13

Section 3. Full time faculty members shall render a minimum of 30 teaching hours
a week which shall include the actual classroom instruction workload and
other teaching related activities such as but not limited to lesson and syllabi
preparations and consultation with students.
Section 4. Part time members of the faculty shall carry a workload of not more than 12
hours a week and shall also be available for consultation with students.
Section 5. When the exigency of the service so requires, the University President may
authorize the extension of the daily working hours or the rendering of overtime
services, even during Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, by any faculty member
or non-teaching employee of the University with additional compensation
unless otherwise provided for by applicable laws and regulations.
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Section 6. It shall be the duty of the head of department or unit to require all personnel
under him to strictly observe the prescribed working hours.
Article 91. Service Report
Section 1. With the exception of the University ofcials enumerated in the immediately
succeeding section, all members of the faculty and non-teaching personnel
shall be required to submit their duly accomplished daily time records or
service report to the Human Resource Management Ofce within ve (5) days
following the last day of each month. Non-submission of said document shall
be a valid reason to hold the salary and other compensation of the employee
concerned until he submits the same.
Section 2. The following ofcials of the University shall be exempted from accomplishing
daily time record:
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Rule XVII, Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of EO No. 292
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Section 5, Rule XVII, Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of EO No. 292
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Section 6, Rule XVII, Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of EO No. 292
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a. University President
b. Vice-Presidents
c. Deans and Directors
d. University and Board Secretary
e. In the case of b and c above, the University President shall certify for their
having rendered services as such, if so required by a competent higher
authority.
Section 3. Every head of department or unit of the University shall require the proper
accomplishment of the daily time records of all personnel under him, including
those on eld assignments, to be kept in prescribed form and place.
Section 4. Falsication or irregularities in the observance of working hours and the
keeping and accomplishment of daily time records shall be valid grounds for
appropriate disciplinary action.
Article 92. Faculty Workload
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Section 1. All University personnel with academic rank shall teach.
Section 2. Teaching and Curricular Activities
a. Equivalent Credit Unit per Week
(1) Faculty workload will be based mainly on teaching contact hour per
week (CHW) expressed as 1 CHW = 1 unit.
(2) The number of preparations shall be credited with 0.5 unit/subject
taught.
(3) The computation of workload for actual teaching contact hour will be
as follows:
i. For either lecture or recitation classes of up to 50 students per
class:
- Undergraduate: 1 CHW = 1 unit
- Graduate: 1 CHW = 1.25 units
- For a class with more than 50 students, an additional 0.05
unit per student shall be credited but not to exceed 4.0 units
per class.
ii. Laboratory eldwork (25 students/class) and practical work
classes (40 students/class):
- 1 CHW = 0.8 unit for both undergraduate and graduate
courses
- For a class with more than the minimum number of students,
an additional 0.05 unit per student shall be credited.
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Section 3. Thesis Advisement
a. Undergraduate: 0.5 per student, with a maximum of 6 student-advisees
only, unless there are no other available advisers in the particular eld/
area of specialization.
b. Graduate: 1.0 unit for Chairman and 0.5 unit for member of the Advisory
Committee.
c. Credit unit for thesis advisement shall be given only when the student is
enrolled in the thesis.
d. For thesis critic, 0.3 per student but not to exceed a total of 3.0 units.
Section 4. The normal full load of faculty members will be 18 units of actual teaching
contact hours or 15 units of actual teaching hours plus 3 units of co- and extra-
curricular load. The distribution of credit units for the different categories of
faculty members will be as follows:
ITEM REGULAR FACULTY MEMBERS
DEPARTMENT
CHAIRS
DEANS/DIRECTORS/
PRINCIPALS
Actual teaching
contact hours
18 15 11-14 6-9
Administra-
tive, Co- and
extra-curricular
activities
0 3 4-7 9-12
TOTAL 18 18 18
Section 5. Senior faculty members shall handle at least one basic undergraduate
course.
Section 6. All workloads will be recorded in the workload form for the determination of
actual faculty workload, overload, and/or overtime pay, if any.
Section 7. Overtime pay in the form of honoraria may be given for courses held outside
the regular ofcial time or on Saturdays.
Section 8. Credits for co- and extra-curricular activities may be granted equivalent
teaching contact hours.
Section 9. Workload among department faculty members should be equalized as far as
practicable; otherwise no overload pay will be authorized.
Section 10. A maximum of six (6) ETL overload shall be allowed and paid per semester for
each faculty.

Section 11. The workload submitted by faculty members shall be subject to a review,
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evaluation and conrmation process to be done by the Ofce of the Vice
President for Academic Affairs in coordination with concerned ofces.

Section 12. Holders of non-academic rank who are qualied to teach may be tapped to
teach outside of their ofcial time and shall be paid by the hour based on
existing policies and guidelines.

Section 13. Visiting/Afliate Professors and professionals who are invited to teach in
the University shall be paid by the hour based on applicable policies and
guidelines.
Section 14. Administrative Duties and Responsibilities
a. The equivalent workload units for duly designated administrative duties
shall be as follows:
(1) Vice Presidents 15 CHW
(2) Dean and Director and their equivalent 12 CHW
(3) Institute/Center/Program Director,
Ofce Chief, Principal 9 CHW
(4) Department Chair/ Chief/ Unit Ofcer 4-7 CHW
No. of Faculty Members CHW
5 and below 4
6-10 5
11-15 6
16 & above 7
In case of multiple designations in the foregoing administrative assignments,
the additional credit workload earned must not exceed 25% of the original
designation.
Section 15. Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Equivalent Credits
a. College Designations. Faculty members designated to perform academic-
related assignments during a semester shall be entitled to the following
workload units:
(1) Secretary 3-6 CHW
Ofce CHW
Vice President 6
College/ Program Ofce 3
(2) College/HS Registrar 4-6 CHW
Number of Students CHW
300 & below students 4
301 500 5
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> 500 6
(3) Assistant College Registrar 50% of the CHW
(Deans option) of the College Registrar
(4) Section Head
(3 faculty members minimum) 1 CHW
(5) Research Coordinator 3 CHW
(6) LSC Coordinator 3 CHW
(7) Field/Major Practice Coordinator 3 CHW
(8) Farm Manager 3 CHW
(9) NBC Coordinator 1-3 CHW
(10) University Accreditation
Coordinator 3 CHW
(11) Other Designations: 1 CHW
i. Budget/Property Ofcer
ii. Training/Extension Coordinators
iii. Librarian
iv. Statistician
v. Guidance Coordinator
vi. Student Teaching Coordinator
vii. Accreditation Coordinator
viii. Alumni Coordinator
ix. Faculty Evaluation Coordinator
(12) ASTS Designations:
i. Dorm In charge 2 CHW
ii. Mess Hall In charge 2 CHW
In case of multiple designations in the foregoing academic-related assignments,
the equivalent credit workload earned should not exceed 6 units. If there are 2
or more designees, the credit units shall be divided equally among them.
b. Ofcially approved production and research activities for which a faculty
member does not receive honorarium or incentive shall be entitled to the
following workload credits:
(1) Production
i. Project-in-Charge
(university-wide) 3 CHW
ii. Project-in-Charge
(college level) 2 CHW
(2) Research:
University College
i. Program Coordinator 5 4
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ii. Program Leader 4 3
iii. Project Leader 3 2
iv. Study Leader 2 1
Provided that where one faculty is designated to undertake production and
research activities at the same time in one given period, the credit workload
should not exceed a total of 7 units. If there are two or more designees, the
credit units shall be divided equally among them.
c. Student Services (with ofcial designations)
(1) OSA Guidance Counselor 3 CHW
(2) OSA Psychometrician 3 CHW
(3) Service Coordinator (OSA) 3 CHW
(4) Adviser, USSC 3 CHW
(5) Adviser, College Student Council 2 CHW
(6) Adviser, Dept. Student Council 1 CHW
(7) Adviser, Recognized Student Organization 1 CHW
(8) Class/Block/Year Level Adviser 0.5 CHW
(9) Room in charge 0.5 CHW
(10) High School Designations:
i. Section Adviser 3 CHW
ii. SBO Adviser 3 CHW
d. Cultural and Sports Activities
(1) Cultural/Sports Trainer 1-3 CHW
(2) Varsity Coach
i. Major Event 3 CHW
ii. Minor Event 2 CHW
(3) Unit Athletic Manager 3 CHW
(1st semester only)

If there are 2 or more designees or if an Assistant Athletic Manager is
designated, the credit is divided equally between or among them.
e. Committee Designations
(1) Chairman, university-wide standing and/or ad hoc committee
(semestral or yearly duration)
Yearly 2 CHW
Semestral 1 CHW
(2) Member, university-wide standing and/or ad hoc committee (semestral
or yearly duration)
Yearly 1 CHW
Semestral 0.5 CHW
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(3) National Committees; Technical Panel; Technical Working Groups;
Task Forces and similar assignments with ofcial university designation
and approval (w/o honorarium)
Chairman 3 CHW
Member 2 CHW
(4) Regional, Provincial, Local Committees; Technical Working Groups;
Task Forces and similar assignments with ofcial university designation
and approval (w/o honorarium)
Chairman 2 CHW
Member 1 CHW
Credit for committee designations is subject to the submission of an
accomplishment or output report.
Article 93. Basic Salaries
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Section 1. All members of the faculty and non-teaching personnel shall receive salaries in
accordance with the salary schedule issued by the Department of Budget and
Management.
Section 2. Non-regular and/or contractual employees shall be entitled to compensation
stipulated in their contracts of employment, as prescribed by applicable laws,
rules and regulations.
Article 94. Additional Compensation
Section 1. All regular employees shall be entitled to other compensations such as
allowances, year-end bonus, cash gift and other forms of compensation in
accordance with existing laws and regulations.
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Section 2. Authorized ofcials of the University shall be entitled to xed representation
and transportation allowances and other incentives prescribed by existing laws
and regulations.
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Section 3. Members of the faculty or non-teaching personnel who are designated by the
University President to perform other duties and functions in addition to those
prescribed in their appointive positions may be entitled or be afforded with
such other forms of additional compensation as allowed under existing law
and regulations for extra services rendered.
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NBC No. 521, s.2009
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BC No. 2005-6
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NBC No. 2009-520
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Section 4. Non-teaching personnel shall be paid for rendering overtime service upon
previously approved request by the Chief of the ofce concerned at rates
authorized by applicable laws and regulations subject, however, to existing
guidelines and availability of funds for the purpose.
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Chapter 3
CAREER ADVANCEMENT AND OTHER PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Article 95. Advancement in Rank or Position
Section 1. Advancement in rank or position of faculty and non-teaching employees of
the University shall either be by promotion to next higher position or by
appointment to an upgraded or reclassied position, usually accompanied by
an increase in salary.
19

Section 2. The policies and procedures established in the Merit Promotion Plan and System
of Ranking for both faculty and non-teaching personnel of the University shall
be strictly observed in the promotion and advancement in rank or position.
20
Section 3. The Civil Service rules and procedures for promotion of employees in
government service shall be suppletory to duly approved Merit Selection Plan
of the University.
21
Section 4. Upgrading and reclassication of positions in the University shall be subject to
approval of higher authorities.
22

Article 96. Appointment of University Professors
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Section 1. Subject to the provisions of applicable laws and regulations, and the conrmation
of the Board of Regents, the University President shall appoint at least one (1)
University Professor from among the qualied full-pledged professors of the
University.
Section 2. To qualify for the position of University Professor, a faculty with a full-pledged
professorial rank must have reached the required number of credit points for
the position, as prescribed by pertinent laws and regulations, and must be an
outstanding scholar, scientist, or artist, must have expert knowledge in at least
one eld and a broad understanding of other branches of knowledge along his
eld of expertise, and must be regionally, nationally, and/or internationally
recognized in his eld.
Article 97. Professor Emeritus
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Section 1. Minimum Qualications. A Professor Emeritus is an award granted to a retired
faculty member who meets the following criteria:
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NBC No. 461 and BC No. 2005-5
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CSC MC No. 3, s.2001 and CSC MC No. 19, s.2005
21
CSC MC No. 3, s.2001 and CSC MC No. 19, s.2005
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BC No. 2005-5
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NBC No. 461
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a. Must have a rank of Full Professor upon retirement.
b. Must have rendered at least 20 consecutive years of active and faithful
service to the institution.
c. Must have demonstrated excellence in the service and made meritorious
contribution/s to the enrichment of knowledge in the eld he/ she has
been teaching.
d. Must be a person with integrity be it in the academic community or in the
area where he/ she is residing.
e. Must be a Filipino citizen.
Section 2. Selection Guidelines
a. The search will be managed by a special committee of ve (5) members
composed of the following:
i. The Vice-President for Academic Affairs as permanent Chairperson
ii. Two (2) faculty members coming from the same discipline where the
nominee is being nominated on
iii. Two (2) faculty members coming from other colleges/ units within the
University.
b. The Special Committee shall be appointed by the President through the
VPAA upon the recommendation of the Department where the nominee is
being recommended.
c. All members of the Special Committee should have a rank of at least
Associate Professor.
d. A unanimous decision is required for a nominees endorsement to the
Academic Council.
e. To qualify for the search, a nominator who thinks/ feels that he/ she has
the right nominee will accomplish a nomination form and submit the same
to the search committee. The nominator must come from the college
where the professor retired.
f. A professor emeritus is given a teaching load with a remuneration equivalent
to the current salary of full professor computed on an hourly basis. The
awardee shall also enjoy other privileges enjoyed by a professor, i.e. ofce
space, housing and the like for the duration of his/ her service.
g. Once the title is granted the honor will be for a lifetime but the service is
limited to seventy (70) years of age.
h. The Academic Council shall act on the nomination/s for approval by the
Board of Regents.
Article 98. Professorial Chair
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Section 1. Objectives
a. To recognize faculty members who have made outstanding contribution in
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their eld of specialization with local and national/ international impact
b. To encourage faculty members to work harder in the academic atmosphere
to serve the university and country
c. To provide a model for budding/ aspiring academicians in the university.
Section 2. Procedures/ Guidelines in Giving the Award
a. Criteria for Selection
i. Academic Background. A candidate for a professorial chair should be a
full time faculty member, of permanent status with the rank of Assistant
Professor or higher; as a general rule, he should have served CLSU as
faculty members for at least 10 years; and should have taught at least
three (3) regular courses, graduate or undergraduate, during the last
year immediately preceding the award.
ii. Research/ Publication Output. This criterion includes any research,
publication, creative, scientic or scholarly work done by the
candidate. This should have contributed signicantly to his eld of
specialization, i.e. the work improved/ contributed to the eld of study
nationally/ internationally. In applying this criterion, quality, quantity
and relevance shall always be considered.
iii. Teaching Competence and/or Administrative Performance. The
candidate should have obtained an outstanding performance in
teaching for the last three (3) years.
iv. Service to the University and the Nation via the Field of Specialization.
This criterion includes public service activities (within the University, in
other government agencies or in other institutions, community work
e.g. training programs, specialist support, extension information and
action programs).
v. Others. The candidate should have shown exemplary conduct in
relation to his/ her dealing with other constituents of the University;
he/ she has no pending administrative, civil or criminal cases.
b. Mechanics of Selection
i. A nominee must be endorsed by a senior faculty in his/ her department,
Department Chair and College Dean. The endorsement should include
outline of the topic/s he/ she will work on.
ii. The endorsement is forwarded to an AD HOC screening committee
to be created by the Council of Deans (COD) consisting of four (4)
members and one (1) Chair. Thesy should come from both the technical
and social sciences.
iii. After the screening/ reviewing the documents of the nominee, the
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committee submits its recommendation to the COD for approval.
iv. The COD submits its recommendation to the Administrative Council
for the nal selection of the awardee/s.
c. Conditions of the Award
i. Professorial chairs for each of the following disciplines shall be
awarded by the University to any deserving faculty member every
year: Biological Sciences (basic or applied), Physical Sciences (basic
or applied), Social Sciences (basic and applied) and Humanities.
ii. An honorarium of P15,000.00 per annum shall be given to a professorial
chair awardee. This will come from general funds. (This does not
include professorial chairs supported by special funds).
iii. The professorial chair awardee shall be required to give one (1) lecture
on his/ her line of specialization during the award year in a university-
wide seminar. Experts in the eld will be invited during the lecture-
seminar. The honorarium will be paid to the awardee immediately
after the lecture.
iv. Bound copies of the professorial lecture shall be distributed to the
Library and the CERDS for publication.
Article 99. CLSU Post Doctoral Research Fellowship
Section 1. Purpose of the fellowship. This fellowship which promotes the advancement of
research of CLSU and the collaborating institution, aims to provide opportunities
for post doctoral fellow from the partner institutions of CLSU both local and
abroad to conduct research under the guidance of the host professor.
Section 2. Eligibility of the host professor. The host professor must be a full time and
permanent faculty member of CLSU. He must have earned a Ph.D. degree
related to the research being proposed by the candidate.
Section 3. Eligibility of the candidate for the post doctoral fellowship
The candidate must:
1. Be a permanent employee of the partner institution of CLSU;
2. Be a Ph.D. holder;
3. Have at least three publications in refereed or peer reviewed journals in
the last 5 years preceding the award; and,
4. Have arranged in advance a research plan with his/her post professor.
Section 4. Number of post doctoral fellowship to be awarded. The university shall award
at least 1 long term post doctoral fellow or 2 short term post doctoral fellow
per year.
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Section 5. Duration and start of the post doctoral fellowship. Post doctoral fellowships
are awarded for a period of 6 months (short term) to 12 months (long term).
Successful candidates must commence the fellowship every 1st day of June.
Section 6. Terms of Awards.
For Post Doctoral Research Fellow:
1. A monthly maintenance allowance of P30,000.00
2. Lodging allowance of P5,000.00 at the university housing facility.
For Host Professor
1. Honorarium of P10,000.00 per month
Section 7. Application procedure. Applications for this program must be submitted to the
Ofce of the CLSU University President by the Director/President of the partner
institution.
Application process is as follows:
1. Prior contact should have been made between the candidate and the Host
Professor.
2. The Director/President of the partner institution must endorse the
nomination of the candidate.
3. Dossiers to be submitted
a. Materials to be submitted by the Director/President of the partner
institution:
i. Application form
ii. A letter of reference/recommendation from the candidates current
or previous academic supervisor
iii. Copy of Ph.D. diploma
iv. Reprint of three published papers of the candidate
4. Application deadline. Last working day of January.
Section 8. Selection process and notications.
1. Selection process. Screening is conducted by the selection committee at
CLSU based on the following criteria:
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i. Should be within the priority areas of CLSU and the partner
institution
ii. Well elucidated research plan
iii. Capability of the fellow and the host professor to undertake the
research plan based on their track records in research
iv. Availability of facilities at CLSU
2. Notication of selection results
Notication of the selection results will be made in writing through the
Director/President of the partner institution 5 months before the start of the
fellowship.
All candidates will be notied of the results of their application by mail
through the Director/President of the partner institution.
Section 9. Obligation of the Post Doctoral Fellow and the Host Professor. The Host Professor,
Fellow Partner and host institutions should observe the following items. If
either the Fellow or Host fails to do so, the fellowship may be withdrawn and,
already-paid allowances reclaimed.
1. Before submitting an application, the Host Professor shall orient the
candidate of the conditions at the host laboratory.
2. The Host Professor will facilitate the provision of a suitable facility for the
fellow to pursue his/her research. For foreign fellow, the Host Professor
will also assist the fellow, when needed, with visa processing, securing
lodging and other matters related to his/her fellowship.
3. As a rule, fellow shall stay continuously in the Philippines during the
duration of his/her fellowship.
4. Fellow may not engage in any work with pay aside from the fellowship or
accept other fellowship.
5. The Host Professor and Fellow shall abide with the institutional intellectual
property law, prohibiting acts of research misconduct.
6. The Fellow and Host Professor must submit a publishable article to a
reputable journal with acknowledgement receipt from the journal ofce
before he receives the last payment of his/her fellowship.
7. The Fellow and the Host Professor through the institutions of both shall
sign a contract upon the approval of the fellowship. The Post Doctoral
Research Fellow and the Host Professor must present a scientic paper in
a conference organized by CLSU.
8. All equipment acquired during the fellowship must be properties of CLSU.
Section 10. Source of Funds will be from the General Appropriations of the university and
from other funding agencies.
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Article 100. Other Personnel Actions
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Section 1. Other personnel actions such as transfer, reinstatement, reemployment, detail,
secondment, demotion, separation, and other actions shall be governed by
existing laws and regulations, and other pertinent policies prescribed by the
University.
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Chapter 4
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND INCENTIVE AWARD SYSTEMS
Article 101. Performance Evaluation System
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Section 1. The performance of all University personnel shall be evaluated in accordance
with the performance evaluation system adopted by the University which shall
be administered in such manner as to continually foster the improvement of
individual employee efciency and organizational effectiveness.

Section 2. The performance evaluation system may provide for at least ve adjectival
ratings, such as outstanding, very satisfactory, satisfactory, unsatisfactory, and
poor.

Section 3. No employee shall be considered for promotion unless the last performance rating
is at least very satisfactory. Performance ratings of ofcials and employees
shall also be the main basis in the granting of the productivity incentive bonus,
if available.
Article 102. Employee Suggestions and Incentive Award System
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Section 1. There shall be established and strengthened suggestion and incentive award
system in the University which shall encourage creativity, innovativeness,
efciency and integrity in the public service by recognizing and rewarding faculty
and non-teaching personnel, individually or in groups for their suggestions,
innovative ideas, inventions, discoveries, superior accomplishments, heroic
deeds, exemplary behavior, extraordinary acts or services in the public
interest and the personal efforts which contributes to the efciency, economy,
and improvement in government operations, which lead to organizational
productivity.
Section 2. All permanent members of the faculty and non-teaching staff who meet the
criteria for each specic award shall be entitled to receive the award including
those whose responsibilities include the making of suggestions, formulation of
plans and policies or making recommendations to achieve greater efciency
and economy in the University.
Section 3. Recipients of honor awards shall be given preference in promotion and training/
scholarship grants.

Section 4. The University shall create a Suggestions and Incentive Award Committee
headed by a ranking ofcer chosen by the President with the Human Resource
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Management Ofce as Secretariat which shall formulate rules and procedures
to attain the objectives of the program in accordance with established
guidelines.

Section 5. Guided by established policies, awards shall be in any form, kind or category
for each idea or accomplishment in addition to those already adopted by the
government.
Article 103. General Guidelines for CLSU Faculty Performance Evaluation
Section 1. These guidelines shall apply to the appraisal and teaching performance of all
faculty members of CLSU including those on part-time basis.

Section 2. The performance evaluation shall be conducted every semester, for the collegiate
level (preferably starting 2nd week of August and 1st Week of February) and
annually for the high school level (preferably one month before the nal
examination).

Section 3. The personnel involved in the faculty performance evaluation are CTEC Staff,
designated College/ Unit Evaluation Coordinators, Faculty Evaluators and
additional contractual staff under the supervision of CTEC.

Section 4. All faculty members, (permanent, temporary, substitute, part-time, job order)
shall be evaluated in their two (2) classes. Each class shall be randomly selected
by CTEC ofce or College Coordinator (preferably 1 major and 1 minor).
Part-time and contractual faculty with only one subject shall be evaluated
accordingly.

Section 5. Permanent faculty members with at least ten (10) years service and who
obtained rating of at least very satisfactory for 4 consecutive semesters shall
be evaluated only once a year. However if these faculty members obtain a
rating of Satisfactory or lower in their current evaluation, they will be evaluated
again for two (2) semesters in the following school year.
Section 6. Faculty Members with teaching loads in the graduate and undergraduate levels
will be evaluated in both levels. However, for purposes of NBC evaluation,
promotion and the like, the evaluation results in the undergraduate level will
be considered.
Section 7. The Instruments to be utilized in evaluation are the revised CTEC developed
forms known as CTEC PAI Form 1 for Student Evaluation, and CTEC PAI 2 for
Supervisors Evaluation. (see Appendix)
Section 8. Faculty members with teaching loads in the graduate and undergraduate levels
will be evaluated in both levels. However, for purposes of NBC evaluation,
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promotion and the like, the evaluation results in the undergraduate level will
be considered.
Section 9. Procedures for sampling raters
a. For student evaluation, size of the classes (small/ big), curriculum year
of the students (1st year, 2nd year, etc.), characteristics of the subject
(general education, major, minor) shall be considered in the selection of
sample class/ section and consequently students. Twenty (20) students
shall be randomly selected as evaluators for each class. For classes less
than twenty (20) students, total enumeration shall be done.
b. For Supervisors rating, all faculty members, regardless of the number of
units of their teaching load including part-timers, shall be rated by the
Deans/ Department Chair of the college/ unit where they are teaching.
Faculty members in the secondary level shall be rated by their Principal
only.
Section 10. The faculty members shall be rated by their students and supervisors with the
following relative weight for each rater:
a. Student -50%
b. Supervisor
c. Dean -20%
d. Department Chair -20%
e. Self - 10%
Section 11. The faculty members to be evaluated are expected to accommodate the
assigned Evaluator in their class.
Section 12. Faculty members who refuse to be evaluated shall be asked to accomplish
a refusal slip, for documentation purposes. Such will be submitted to the
concerned Chair/ Dean as needed.
Section 13. If the faculty member is late or not present in the classroom, the CTEC staff or
assigned Evaluator shall proceed with the administration of forms, provided at
least 50 percent of the students are present.
Section 14. Computation of ratings. The following steps shall be followed in obtaining the
rating:
a. Compute the average rating by each of the three (3) raters (Dean,
Department Chair and students).
b. Multiply the sectoral ratings by the relevative weights to obtain the
equivalent point score.
c. Indicate the descriptive or adjectival rating using the following table of
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equivalents:
Overall Point Scores Adjectival/ Descriptive Rating
4.20-5.00 Outstanding
3.40-4.19 Very Satisfactory
2.60-3.39 Satisfactory
1.80-2.59 Fair
1.00-2.79 Needs Improvement
d. As indicated, the remark/s/ comments of students (for student evaluation)
shall be copied verbatim and included in the Individual Summary Report.
Section 15. The Performance Appraisal Report Form (Individual Summary) shall be
accomplished in four (4) copies to be given to the ratee, College/ Unit Evaluator,
Department Chair/Dean and the CTEC Ofce.
Section 16. A College/ Unit Summary Report shall be prepared by the College/ Unit
Coordinator and the Dean/ Principal to be submitted to the following: College
Deans/ Department Unit Heads/ Principals, CTEC Ofce and a le copy for
the College/ Unit Coordinators. A short narrative report on the College/ Unit
summary should also be submitted.
Section 17. Since these guidelines pertain to the evaluation of teaching performances,
faculty from OSA and RET ofces shall be evaluated in the colleges where they
are teaching. Evaluation of non-teaching functions in their respective ofces
shall be treated separately.
Section 18. Problems/issues/queries regarding the faculty evaluation should be addressed
to CTEC Ofce through the College/ Unit Evaluation Coordinators.
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Chapter 5
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
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Article 104. General Provisions
Section 1. In order to achieve the objective of bringing about highly educated and
professionalized manpower resources, the University shall develop and
implement a continuing program of training and development for its faculty
and non-teaching personnel.

Section 2. Selection of participants to training and development program shall be based
on actual needs of the University for specialization and enhancement of
competence, taking into consideration the development program thrusts and
development plan of the Institution.

Section 4. The University shall create a Committee on Personnel Career Development, with
the Vice President for Academic Affairs as Chairman and the Human Resource
Management Ofce as Secretariat which shall formulate rules to implement the
personnel training and development programs of the University for approval of
the University President and conrmation of the Board of Regents, subject to
the provisions of established policies and guidelines.
Article 105. Scholarship Availment
Section 1. Determining Scholarship Slots. Selection of scholars is premised primarily on
university needs and not on seniority. Scholarship slots must be in consonance
with established priorities and shall be evolved as follows:
a. University Administration Level
(1) Over-all faculty/staff development priority needs are to be established
by the Administrative Council.
(2) Overall priority needs shall be based on the priority needs dened by
their respective units in the university based on universitys thrusts.
(3) The listing of overall needs of all units in the university shall be
coordinated by the Human Resource Development Ofce (HRDO)
for the Ofce of the President for the guidance of the Administrative
Council.
(4) Priority needs so evolved shall be clearly laid/ spelled out for the
guidance of all concerned.
b. Vice-Presidents Level
(1) The Vice Presidents, in consultation with their respective unit heads
shall evolve a faculty/staff development plan for their respective
programs.
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(2) In essence, this plan established priority areas within each program and
denes the programs priority needs as far as manpower development
is concerned.
c. Deans/ Unit Heads Level
(1) The Unit head in consultation with the department chair(s) shall
formulate a faculty development program for his/her college.
(2) The faculty development program shall reect the colleges/units 5
year development plan.
(3) The colleges/units 5-year development program shall clearly spell
out the priority needs or areas of the college/unit.
(4) Maintain the baseline 10% of faculty on scholarships (CLSU funded)
in programming faculty/ staff to be developed. Non-CLSU funded
scholarship is not included in the 10% quota (effective June 2010).
(5) Priority shall be given for Ph.D. since a masters degree is the minimum
requirement for college teaching.
(6) Faculty members without masters degrees are advised to take
advance studies subject to the provisions of the University Faculty
Development Program and HRD Guidelines. They have to earn their
masters degrees within ve (5) years from the date of their initial
hiring, otherwise, their appointment will not be renewed.
d. Department/Division Chair
(1) The department chair in consultation with the faculty/staff shall
establish the priority needs of his/her department based on the
following:
i. courses it offers/functions of the department;
ii. prole of its faculty/staff as far as academic preparation is
concerned;
iii. ve-year development plan of the department/division.
Section 2. Administration of the Scholarship Program. The scholarship program shall be
administered by the respective Vice-Presidents and coordinated by the HRD
Ofce for the Ofce of the University President.
a. Screening of applicants prior to endorsement to the President and
nal consideration by the Administrative Council shall be done by the
concerned Vice-Presidents through respective management councils using
an established and approved criteria/guidelines.
b. Deans/Directors nominations for scholarship for the ensuing year shall
be forwarded to their respective Vice-Presidents in October each year and
subsequently endorsed to the President and the Administrative Council for
deliberation not later than November.
c. The scholars performance shall be monitored by the HRD Ofce and
transmits the same to the University President and the Vice Presidents
concerned regularly (i.e. at the end of each semester prior to the next
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semesters/ terms enrolment)
Section 3. Guidelines for Non-University Sponsored or faculty initiated scholarships.
a. Any faculty/staff may scout for his/her scholarship subject to the approval
of the Administrative Council.
b. Faculty/staff initiated scholarship could only be allowed if:
(1) Area is within the priority needs of the University; and,
(2) Departments /Divisions manpower can release the applicant with or
without pay depending on status of leave credits and in accordance
with Section 33 of Rule XVI, implementing CSC Res. No. 1631.
i. Request for leave without pay shall be granted only when requested
by the concerned faculty/ staff at least one month before the start
of the semester the faculty/staff intends to enroll.
c. Any faculty granted scholarship by any agency whether before starting his
study leave or while on study leave shall waive his stipend, book allowance
and thesis/dissertation support from CLSU. Should the benets given by
the granting agency be lower than what is given by CLSU, the difference
shall be given by CLSU.
Section 4. Provision of the Scholarship/Fellowship Grant. Aside from the nancial support
from the sponsoring agency as provided for in the program, the scholarship/
fellowship recipient shall be covered by the following:
a. Study leave with or without pay shall be limited to 2 years for Masteral
and 3 years for Doctoral provided that time spent for taking required
undergraduate course is not included. Furthermore, the time spent
to nish the required number of years for the program (which in some
cases are longer than CLSUs timetable) should be recognized hence,
can be considered an exception to the above limitation. However, non-
thesis course shall remain as it is, that is 2 years for MS and 3 years for
Doctoral.
b. Change in scholarship venue. A grantee may change venue for his
studies after a written request has been approved by the Administrative
Council provided that:
b.1. he has not yet enrolled in any school;
b.2. the school he is transferring to is accredited by the University;
b.3. in case of non-CLSU funded scholarships, he continues to be entitled
to all benets stipulated by the scholarship grant; and,
b.4. funding agency agrees in writing for change of venue.
b.5. the degree/ units earned will not be recognized by the University in
terms of educational qualications, NBC No. 461 and promotion if the
faculty or staff member changed venue without the approval of the
University. (Effective 2nd Semester, SY 2009-2010)
c. If a scholar cannot nish his degree within the regular scholarship time
frame, he will be required to go on study leave with pay charged to leave
credits) or without pay (if no more leave credits) until he nishes his
degree. (Effective 2004) Scholars should complete his/her degree before
reporting for duty otherwise, he/she would not be allowed to report for
duty. (Effective January 2008, BOR No. 73-2007)
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c.1. Request for extension of study leave with or without pay shall be
indorsed by the concerned Department Chairman, Dean and the Vice
President and must be supported with grade report, together with
statement of the adviser attesting the needed period by the grantee
to nish his degree
c.2. Request for extension should be led at least two (2) months before
the current semester/summer ends.
c.3. For study leave without pay or with pay charge to leave credits (local or
abroad) service contract with the University shall be one year for every
year of study leave. Proportional service contract is also applicable to
less than a year of study leave, i.e. 1 month = 1 month service.
c.3. Scholarship rules obligations and penalty provisions found in the
scholarship contract.
Scholars are required to render services to the University in relation
to their studies, local or abroad;
- Two (2) years of service for every year of scholarship.
- For a fraction thereof, equivalent number of days/months
of service is required. (i.e.: 1 month = 2 months required
service
Service in other agencies/ofces of the Republic of the Philippines
shall not be considered service in the Central Luzon State University
for the purpose of this contract, except on the following:
- When request to transfer is with strong justications from
agency/ofce of the government, but subject to Board of
Regents approval on case to case basis.
- When ofcially seconded or detailed with another agency of
the government;
- When elected to a public ofce. However, if after serving his
term, the scholar decided to return to CLSU, his services shall
be counted as part of his contract minus the number of years
served as elected ofcial.
Submission of the ofcial request to the Administrative Council for
deliberation
Scholars must execute any of the requirements below aside from
the contract as guarantee to the University.
- Surety/delity bond from well-established reputable and duly
accredited bonding company existing for at least 2 years or,
- Deposit or collateral of sufcient value i.e. real property,
chattel through deed of assignment
Surety/ delity bond, deposits or collateral should sufcient to
cover obligations. In case of default of the scholars, the University
will resort to legal means to enforce contract.
Scholars, whether University funded or not, should automatically
be placed under accrued leave basis for them to earn leave credits
that could be used for extension of study leaves with pay.
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d. All scholars are given a maximum of ve (5) years and seven (7) years from
the start of their scholarship grant for the completion of their masters and
doctoral degrees, respectively (inclusive of study leave with and without
pay). (Effective June 2005-December 2007)
e. Faculty members with BS Degree hired by the University should complete
their masters degree within ve (5) years; otherwise, their appointment
will not be renewed. (Effective January 2008)
e.1. Faculty members who reported without the degrees (MA/MS) shall
be given three (3) years to complete the degree, otherwise their
appointment will not be renewed and will be required to pay back
tuition/ school fees and stipend received. (Effective January 2008)
e.2. Faculty members who reported without the degree (PhD) shall be
given three (3) years to complete the degree otherwise, they will
be required to pay back tuition/ school fees and stipend received.
(Effective January 2008)
f. Except in cases beyond the scholars control, no scholar shall be allowed
to carry an academic load below the normal load indicated in his program
of study.
f.1. No scholar is allowed to change his eld of study unless sanctioned by
the Administrative Council.
f.2. Violation of the above provisions shall prejudice the scholars unused
scholarship.
g. Scholars must submit the following documents to the HRD Ofce copy
furnished their respective Vice-president and Deans/ Directors at the
specied time.
g.1. Program of study immediately after the rst semester/trimester prior
to enrollment in the following semester/trimester.
g.2. Progress report of studies to include ofcial report of grades and
advisers assessment every end of the semester/trimester.
h. Failure of scholars to submit these documents at the specied time shall
cause the Administration to withhold scholars stipend and school fees for
the following semester/trimester.
i. A university sponsored scholar is entitled to the following privileges:
i.1. Stipend:**
P5,000/month for those enrolled in schools other than CLSU
P3,000/ month for those enrolled in CLSU
i.2. Book Allowance:**
P2,500/semester
P2,000/trimester
P1,500/Summer
Book allowance must be supported by receipts after the
end of the semester/ trimester/summer. This is a pre-requisite
to release of book allowance for the next semester/ trimester/
summer.
i.3. Thesis Aid:**
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P40,000 for doctoral student
P30,000 for masteral student
Fifty percent of amount will be released upon submission of
the approved thesis/dissertation proposal to the HRDO.
Salary and other mandatory benets.
Actual tuition and other fees
Thesis Advisement Fee to a maximum of P20,000 subject to
submission of receipts
**Subject to approval of higher authority and availability of
funds.
j. Faculty/Staff on University funded scholarship shall not be entitled to
university funds for purposes of attending a conference. Training/ workshop/
seminar/symposium etc. unless certied by the scholars program adviser
that attendance is part of a course.
k. Within 60 days upon return from his scholarship a grantee shall submit:
k.1. A terminal report to the President, copy furnished the HRDO and his
Vice-President, Dean/Director.
k.2. An original copy of his thesis/dissertation to the University Librarian
through the HRD Ofce
k.3. A plan of work to nish his degree should the returnee has hot nished
his degree.
Section 5. Selection Criteria
a. To be considered for scholarship/fellowship, the candidate must have
served the university for at least two (2) years with a performance of Very
Satisfactory.
b. Then eld of specialization applied for is the same or closely related with
the baccalaureate degree (for masteral candidate) or masteral degree (for
doctoral candidate); or one, the nature of which is related to the position
he is programmed to occupy upon return;
c. He/She has potentials for teaching, research, extension and administrative
work.
d. He/She manifests institutional loyalty and be willing to sign a service
contract with the university upon initiation of the scholarship.
e. Faculty/staff who are able to scout for scholarship towards a doctoral
degree while doing a masters degree will be allowed to pursue doctoral
studies, provided, that in cases of scholarships abroad, this does not run
counter to existing national policies.
f. Must consider the attendance/participation of a grantee in University
sponsored activities/functions.
g. Never been charged administratively/criminally nor investigated due to
poor teaching performance.
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Section 7. Faculty/Staff not programmed for scholarship but has secured outside funding
shall be allowed, provided no replacements shall be hired by the department,
except when there is sufcient funding for it and provided further that it
conforms to CSC Rules.
Section 8. Should the benets (stipend, monthly allowance, book allowance, thesis/
dissertation allowance given to CLSU-funded scholars be higher than that
given by other agencies to a CLSU Staff grantee, the difference be given by
CLSU.
Section 9. Service contracts for degree and non-degree awards shall be cumulative.
(Effective June 2005-December 2007)
a. Services rendered by a grantee in any government ofces, agencies/
institutions should not be credited as equivalent service to the CLSU except
as provided for in Rule 4.3.5
b. Grantee who failed to nish a degree should return and serve the
University.
c. A grantee who failed to nish his/her degree must return and serve the
University as specied in the contract. In the event of failure to return
and serve, the grantee must be required to reimburse all the expenses
incurred by the University in his/her studies as determined by the HRD.
d. Cases shall be led against scholars who violated contract with the
assistance of the University Legal Counsel or the Ofce of the Solicitor
General.
Section 9. Not to allow part-time study for scholars/grantees. In no case shall a scholar
be allowed to go on part-time study to enable him/her to participate/engage
in research, training, seminars, conferences and the like.
Section 10. Scholars who did not enroll during the semester/summer for whatever reason
must report for duty.
Article 106. Sabbatical Leave
Section 1. Sabbatical Leave. A sabbatical leave is a privilege which may be granted to a
qualied and deserving member of the faculty in order to advance the frontiers
of knowledge through investigation, writing, or research in the eld related to
his/her specialization and in consonance with the objective of the University.
Section 2. Who may qualify for Sabbatical Leave
a. A member of the faculty with a minimum of a masters degree and with at
least the rank of associate professor who has signicantly contributed to
the country in general and to the University in particular;
b. A faculty who has served CLSU as a member of the faculty for not less
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than six consecutive years immediately prior to sabbatical leave.
c. A faculty who has served contract with the University for scholarship or
any award given him.
Section 3. Requirements
a. Faculty applies for sabbatical leave in writing to the University President
through channels not later than three months before the expected start of
the sabbatical leave.
b. The applicant must be recommended by the Department Chairman. Dean/
Director and Vice-Presidents concerned to the University President for
action by the Administrative Council.
c. Application must be accompanied with a proposed program of work and
its details therein the activities that will be undertaken within a specic
time frame and where the leave shall be spent.
d. Grantee must execute any of the following requirements below aside from
the contract as a guarantee to the University:
Surety/delity bond from well-established reputable and duly
accredited bonding company existing for at least 2 years or,
Deposit or collateral of sufcient value i.e. real property, chattel
through deed of assignment
e. Surety/ delity bond or deposit or collateral should be sufcient to cover
obligations. In case of default of grantee, the University will resort to legal
measures to enforce contract.
Section 4. Privileges:
a. A sabbatical leave may be granted for a period of one year but in no case
shall it exceed more than eighteen months with full pay effective upon
approval of the Board of Regents.
b. While on sabbatical leave, he/she shall be entitled to salary adjustment
and other fringe benets, if any.
c. He shall also be entitled to retention of housing privilege if he enjoys the
same before going on sabbatical leave.
Section 5. Responsibilities of the Grantee
a. Attend full time to his/her sabbatical leave program at the designated
place/ institution.
b. Complete his/her research program within the sabbatical leave period
approved by the Board of Regents.
c. Submit a written nal report of his/her output and Plan of Work to:
Board of Regents
University President
VP for Academic Affairs
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d. Renders return service of one (1) year for every year of sabbatical leave
or a fraction thereof but not less than one (1) month. Failure to comply
with the service contract shall mean the refund of all salaries and other
monetary benets received by the Grantee up to supposed completion of
required return service.
e. Complies with other relevant sabbatical leave guidelines/ rules as provided
in the HRD Guidelines of the University.
f. Grantees are given one (1) month following the expiration of their
sabbatical leave to submit their nal output. Non-submission of the output
would mean suspension of or withholding of salary and other monetary
benets of the grantee.
Article 107. Faculty/Staff Attending Classes on Weekends
Section 1. A faculty/staff may apply in writing to the University President through channels
to attend classes towards a degree on Saturdays and Sundays if:
a. the degree program he intends to pursue is related to his eld of
specialization or the work he is performing at the time of his application;
b. attendance in weekend classes does not jeopardize his functions in the
university as attested to by his dean/director and the Vice-President of the
program he comes from.
Section 2. Application must have a written endorsement of the VicePresident of the
program he comes from for approval of the Administrative Council and the
Board of Regents.
Section 3. Applications must be submitted to the HRD Ofce through the concerned Vice-
President not later than six (6) weeks before the intended day of attendance
in weekend classes.
Section 4. Attendance in weekend classes should be in line with the Faculty/Staff
Development Program that they must enroll in the elds of study that are
within the priority needs of the University.
Section 5. The degree/ units earned will not be recognized by the University in terms of
educational qualications, NBC No. 461 and promotion if the faculty or staff
member attended weekend classes without the approval of the University.
(Effective 2nd Semester, SY 2009-2010)
Article 108. Thesis/ Dissertation Support for Faculty/ Staff who Pursued
Advanced Studies on Weekends and On Their Own
Section 1. Who may apply for thesis/ dissertation grant:
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a. Faculty/staff member whose research proposal has been approved by the
Dean of the Graduate school he/she is enrolled in.
Section 2. Application must be sent in writing to the HRD Ofce through the Vice-President
of the program the faculty/staff belongs to.
Section 3. Amount of grant. Grant will be equivalent to 50% of the masteral/ doctoral
thesis/dissertation grant for CLSU-funded scholarships.
a. Fifty percent (50%) of the grant will be given upon submission of the
approved thesis/dissertation proposal. The remaining 50% will be given
upon submission of a copy of the thesis/dissertation to the University
Library.
Section 4. Requirements
a. Grantee must submit at least one nal copy of his thesis/ dissertation to
the University Library.
b. Grantee must sign a contract to serve the university for one year after
completion of the degree.
Article 109. Attendance in Seminars, Conventions, Workshops, Conferences and
Trainings.
Section 1. Nominations of participant(s) in seminars, conventions, workshops, conferences,
trainings be decided upon by the departments(s) division(s) concerned who
shall submit names of nominees to the dean/director(s) for transmittal to the
programs Vice President who shall act on the nominations.
Section 2. The concerned Vice-President shall have the discretion on the number of
participants whose registration and other expenses shall be borne by the
University provided that faculty/staff invited to present a paper, serve as
reactor, discussant or moderator be given priority. Interested parties other
than those approved by the respective Vice-President to go on ofcial business
may attend on ofcial time.
Section 3. Aside from the priorities mentioned in No. 2, priority shall also be given to
members of the organization sponsoring the conference, seminar, workshop,
convention or training.
Section 4. Participants shall provide the University Library a copy of the materials such
as handouts given to participants during the seminar/ convention/ workshop/
convention or training.
Section 5. Participant(s) shall echo seminar, convention, workshop, conference training
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within 8 weeks after attendance in the same.
Section 6. A copy of certicate of attendance, participation to seminars, workshops,
conference, convention, must be submitted to HRD Ofce (CSC requires report
of participation).
Article 110. Non-Academic Staff Development
Section 1. Head of ofces/units update prole of their staff to be submitted to the
Personnel Ofcer as reference for the Human Resource Development for Non-
Academic Personnel (HRDNAP) Committee chaired by the Vice-President for
Administration.
Section 2. The heads of ofces/units submit the training needs of their respective ofces/
units to the HRDNAP;
Section 3. The HRDNAP Committee consolidates and categorizes the training needs upon
which will be based the long range plan for staff development.
Section 4. The HRDNAP Committee identies public and private institutions offering
training courses and educational programs suitable to the needs of the
university.
Section 5. The HRDNAP Committee submits a Non-Academic Personnel Development
Program to the HRD Ofce.
Section 6. The HRD Ofce in coordination with the HRDNAP conducts an annual evaluation
of the program.

Article 111. Undergraduate Degree and Vocational/ Training Course for Non-
Academic Personnel
Section 1. Scope of Coverage and Qualications. All non-academic personnel of the
university are qualied, provided:

a. The area of specialization is very much needed by the Unit as justied by
the immediate supervisor.
b. Must have earned Very Satisfactory Performance for three (3) consecutive
years, immediately preceding the start of scholarship
c. Request for leave without pay shall be granted only when requested by
the concerned faculty/staff at least:
i. Not over 40 years of age if pursuing bachelor degree
ii. Not over 45 years of age if pursuing vocational courses not more than two
(2) years.
d. Those who started their BS degree program and need only a year of
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semester shall be granted scholarship, irrespective of age. Provided they
can still serve the contract.
e. Not over 50 years of age if pursuing long-term training of not more than
one year.
f. Must not have been charged administratively and convicted for any violation
of Civil Service rules and/or reasonable ofce rules and regulations within
5 years before effectivity of scholarships.
g. Must be enjoying permanent status for at least 3 years.
Section 2. Mechanics of Availment
a. Chiefs of Ofces/Units must submit program of scholarship for degree/
vocational and/or training, based on actual needs of its concerned Units/
Ofces.
b. Program for scholarship to be submitted to the concerned Director of the
sub-program and to be presented to the GASS Council for deliberation
c. The GASS Council through the VP for Administration shall collate all
proposals and forward them to the ofce of the President/Chairman of the
AC for approval.
Section 3. Internal Rules and Regulations
a. Individual scholars, if and when or where they are going for studies/training
shall write his immediate superior who in turn must indorse the same to
the VP for Administration through the GASS scholarship Committee for
further indorsement to the President.
b. Performance of the scholars shall be monitored by the HRDO and transmit
information to the President and to the Vice President for Administration
every end of semester. Financial support shall be withheld pending
submission of report of grades by the scholar.
c. Employee initiated scholarships shall be subject to the following:
i. Any administrative personnel may seek his own sponsor or funding
supports with the approval of the Administrative Council, based on
ii. The Ofce/Unit where the applicant scholars belong can carry on the
workload without replacement.
iii. That the grantee of non-CLSU scholarship shall no longer be entitled
to regular stipend, book allowance, thesis/case support from the
University.
d. The grantee can request the monetization of his leave credits, if still
available and if there will be funds for it and in case he will need additional
funds for his studies, subject to the approval of the University President.
e. If an employee who was scheduled to go on scholarship deferred the
same on his own volition, he will be placed on the last slot, unless a special
consideration can be given by all programmed applicants.
f. A grantee shall be given the privilege of enrolling in CLSU but cannot re-
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enroll in any other school unless there is an expressed approval of the
Administrative Council. If the grantee will insist even without approval,
he can be recalled and stripped of all support and may even face
administrative sanction.
g. If the scholar is non-CLSU funded, the funding agency must agree to the
change of school.
h. Section Head and subprogram superiors must indorse request for extension
of study leave which must be led at least one (1) month before the start
of the semester by the scholar.
i. If the scholar failed to nish his degree within the regular period he will be
allowed to go on study leave but his salary will be chargeable to his leave
credits, if any. If none, he will be on leave without pay.
j. Scholars for bachelors degree are given a maximum of 6 years for a
regular 5-year program and 5 years for a regular 4-year course. If he
failed to nish, he will be recalled and be required to serve his contract
k. No extension of grant shall be given to vocational course and/or training.
Section 4. Obligations of Scholars
a. Scholars must sign contract with the University.
b. Scholars must submit their grades regularly after each semester or
summer.
c. Scholars must report during semestral break, unless course work requires
which must be validated by concerned adviser in Department where he/
she is enrolled.
d. Scholars must submit entrance program upon return to service.
e. Scholars must always protect the interest and the image of the University
in the school where he is enrolled, or he can be recalled anytime.
f. Must submit proofs of utilization of book allowance and other supports
Section 5. Benets of the Scholar
a. Regular salary, stipend, book allowance and other support.
b. Other mandatory benets, unless specically disqualied by law.
Section 6. Other Rules
a. All provisions of the existing HRDO guidelines and scholarship contract
not in conict with these rules/regulations shall be automatically reckoned
with in deciding questions and/or making decisions.
b. Scholarships of administrative personnel for MS/PhD shall be covered by
the regular HRDO guidelines.
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Article 112. Study Grants to CLSU Faculty and Staff Members in the CLSU
Institute of Graduate Studies.
Section 1. The awarding of study grants to qualied CLSU Faculty and Staff members to
attend classes at the Institute of Graduate Studies is in consonance with the
democratization of manpower development.
Section 2. The selected faculty/staff members are given the opportunity to grow
professionally to be of better service to the University and the community.
Section 3. Equipped with advanced degrees, more venues for social mobility are opened
to the selected faculty and staff members.
Section 4. Procedure for Application for Grant
a. The faculty/staff applies in writing to the University President through
channels at least six 6 months before he/she intends to enroll for action of
the Administrative Council.
b. The applicant must be informed of the action on his request.
Section 5. Criteria for candidates to study in IGS.
a. They must be faculty or staff members (including administrative staff)
with permanent appointments and have served the University for at least
two (2) years.
b. They must still have sufcient time to serve the University after completion
of the sought degree as stipulated in their contract prior to retirement.
c. They must be qualied for admission to the Institute of Graduate
Studies.
d. They must enroll in the elds of study that are within the priority needs of
the University.
e. They must have obtained a Very Satisfactory work performance rating in
the year preceeding the application for the study grant.
f. They must have manifested institutional loyalty.
Section 6. The study grant shall consist of the following:
a. Enrolment for a minimum of six (6) units per semester and a maximum of
nine 9 units during summer for faculty members without summer teaching
load.
b. Payment of 25% of the total fees except entrance, application and diploma
fees which shall be paid by the grantee.
c. Thesis/Research support of P15,000.00 for doctoral and P10,000 for
masteral degree.
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Section 7. Obligations of the grantees
a. To sign an appropriate contract of return service to the University stipulating
one year of grant or a fraction thereof among others.
b. To reimburse the University the equivalent cost of fees for every course
where the grade obtained is lower than 2.0.
Section 8. The President reserves the right to terminate the study grant anytime on
account of unsatisfactory academic performance or when exigencies so
require.
Article 113. University Personnel Enrolled in an Open University
Section 1. University personnel enrolled in the open university system concurrently
perform their functions. The following is hereby proposed:
a. Stipend: The faculty staff be given the same stipend given to faculty/staff
scholars enrolled in schools other than CLSU.
b. Service contract with the University. The faculty/staff shall sign a return
service contract with the university equivalent to one (1) year for every
year of enrolment in the open university or a fraction thereof not less than
four weeks.
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Chapter 6
PERSONNEL RELATIONS AND WELFARE SERVICES
Article 114. Health, Safety and Social Services
Section 1. In order to sustain a high level of productivity and morale among the faculty
and staff, the University shall:
a. Take proper steps towards the creation of an atmosphere conducive to
management-employee relations and improvement of the morale of the
University personnel by making provisions for health, safety, welfare,
counseling, recreation and other related services;
b. Keep and maintain workplaces free from hazards that are causing or likely
to cause physical harm to employees or damage to property; and
c. Provide security measures for the safety and protection of persons and
properties inside the campus.
Article 115. Personnel Relations
Section 1. To promote harmony and better management-employee relationship and
cooperation, the University shall:
a. Provide a system of informing the faculty and staff of their rights and
privileges, as well as the rules governing their duties, obligations and
conduct;
b. Facilitate the dissemination of information and the discussion of ideas among
the ofcials and employees. It shall encourage their participation in the
development of policies, procedures and other matters affecting them and
their works;
d. Encourage voluntary activities, whether athletic, social, recreational or
eld trips provided that such activities are conducive to the well being
of the faculty and staff and consistent with the objectives of personnel
development; and
e. Encourage faculty and staff to form, join or assist employee organizations
or work councils of their choice for purposes not contrary to law.
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Chapter 7
OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES
Article 116. Leave of Absence
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Section 1. Subject to the provisions of Civil Service and other applicable laws, rules and
regulations, leave benets of ofcials and employees of the University shall
include but not limited to the following:
a. Vacation Leave
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b. Sick Leave
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c. Teachers Leave for Faculty
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d. Maternity Leave
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e. Paternity Leave
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f. Parental Leave for Solo Parents
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g. Rehabilitation Leave
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h. Special Leave Privileges such as funeral/mourning leave, graduation
leave, enrollment leave, wedding/anniversary leave, birthday leave,
hospitalization leave, accident leave, relocation leave and such other
special leave benets as may be granted by existing and subsequent laws
and orders.
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Section 2. All ofcials and employees of the University shall be required to go on vacation
leave for a minimum of ve (5) working days which need not be successive,
subject to the provisions of applicable laws and regulations.
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Article 117. Leave Without Pay
Section 1. Leave without pay not exceeding one (1) year may be granted to an employee
in addition to the vacation and/or sick with pay provided that such employee
has no more leave earned to his credit, subject to pertinent rules and
regulations.
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Article 118. Social Security and Insurance Benets
Section 1. The University shall participate and enforce a compulsory membership of all
qualied employees in the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to
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Section 1, Rule XVI, Implementing Book V of EO No. 292
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Section 1, Rule XVI, Implementing Book V of EO No. 292
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Section 6, Rule XVI, Implementing Book V of EO No. 292
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Section 11, Rule XVI, Implementing Book V of EO No. 292
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Section 20, Rule XVI, Implementing Book V of EO No. 292
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CSC MC No. 8, s.2004
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Section 55, Rule XVI, Implementing Book V of EO No. 292
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Section 21, Rule XVI, Implementing Book V of EO No. 292
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Section 25, Rule XVI, Implementing Book V of EO No. 292
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Section 57, Rule XVI, Implementing Book V of EO No. 292
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provide them with social security, insurance and other benets, subject to such
limitations as may be provided by law.
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Section 2. Subject to the provision of applicable laws and regulations, the University shall
also effect the membership, compulsory or otherwise, as the case may be, of
its employees in all government-sanction programs for Philhealth
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, employees
compensation
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and State Insurance Fund
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, Home Development Mutual Fund,
and other related benets for their welfare and well-being.
Section 3. The University shall include in its annual budget appropriate funds for its share
of the contributions needed for the implementation of this Article 118.
Article 119. Study Privileges for Legitimate Children
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Section 1. Legitimate children of regular employees and those who died in line of duty
or in the service of the University, shall be entitled to free tuition and other
privileges as may be deemed proper, upon enrollment, subject to the admission
requirements and other applicable policies and guidelines adopted by the
University.
Article 120. Housing Privileges
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Section 1. The University shall, as far as practicable, provide and maintain adequate and
convenient housing facilities for its academic and non-teaching personnel at
very low and affordable rental charges. The administration shall implement
this provision by tapping both public and private sources of funding.

Section 2. The University shall formulate and implement policies, rules and regulations on
housing privileges for its personnel. In granting the privilege, priority shall be
afforded to permanent employees of the University.

Section 3. A Housing Committee shall be constituted by the University to be headed by
a Chair who shall also act as the Housing Administrator, to enforce policies,
rules, and regulations promulgated by the University for the administration of
all housing facilities of the University.
Article 121. Legal Services
Section 1. Subject to applicable laws and regulations, the University shall provide free
legal and other related services to its ofcials or employees who is charged
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Rule II, Rules and Regulations Implementing the GSIS Act of 1997
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RA 7875
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RA 774
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PD 626, as amended, 1998 edition
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BOR Resolution No. 695, s. 1957
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BOR Resolution No. 48-2007 during the 172nd Regular Meeting of the CLSU Board of Regents on October 31, 2007
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with an administrative, civil and/or criminal proceedings by parties other than
the University or government law enforcement and regulatory authorities for
acts or omissions committed which are directly related to the lawful discharge
of their ofcial duties and functions and/or in defense of University policies and
regulations.
Article 122. Retirement Privileges
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Section 1. In addition to the benets granted under existing laws, retired members of the
academic and non-academic staff shall be afforded the privilege to participate
in major University programs and activities. Qualied retirees may be appointed
to consultancy and afliate faculty positions, subject to existing policies and
regulations.

Section 2. Subject to the provisions of applicable law and regulations, a retired faculty
member with the rank of full professor may be appointed Professor Emeritus,
provided that the following requirements concur:
a. He must have rendered at least 20 consecutive years of active and faithful
service to the University;
b. He must have achieved marked distinction as a productive scholar, scientist,
artist or educator or is widely acknowledged as an effective and dedicated
teacher; and,
c. He must be a holder of an appropriate doctoral degree and preference
shall be made in favor of those who have served the University as at least
Dean or Director.
Section 3. A special committee shall be constituted by the President of the University
from among the members of the faculty in active duty who shall be responsible
in evaluating nominations of retired professors for emeritus appointment. The
Committee shall submit its recommendation to the President for approval,
subject to the conrmation of the Board of Regents.
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Chapter 8
ACCOUNTABILITY OF UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL
Article 123. Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards
Section 1. All personnel of the University must uphold the time-honored principle that
public ofce is a public trust and must at all times be accountable to the
people.
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Section 2. The University personnel shall observe the rules implementing the provisions
of Section 12 of Republic Act 6713, otherwise known as the Code of Conduct
and Ethical Standards for Public Ofcials and Employees.

Section 3. The aforecited rules shall be interpreted in the light of the Declaration of Policy
stated in Section 2 of the abovementioned Code as follows:
It is the policy of the state to promote high standard of ethics in public
service. Public ofcials and employees shall at all times be accountable to the
people and shall discharge their duties with utmost responsibility, integrity,
competence and loyalty, act with patriotism and justice, lead modest lives and
uphold public interest over personal interest.
Article 124. Civil Service and University Rules and Regulations
Section 1. It is incumbent upon every employee of the University to strictly observe
and adhere to the rules and regulations promulgated by the Civil Service
Commission which aim to promote morale, efciency, integrity, responsiveness
and courtesy in the civil service.

Section 2. Ofcials and employees of the University shall likewise be expected to abide
by the policies, rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Regents and
the Councils, and the memoranda or orders issued from time to time by
the University President and other competent authorities and to discharge
their duties and responsibilities in accordance with the vision, mission, and
objectives of the University.
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Chapter 9
COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES
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Article 125. General Provisions
Section 1. Employees of the University shall have the right to present their complaints or
grievances to the management and have them adjudicated as expeditiously as
possible in the best interest of the University and the employee concerned.

Section 2. Without necessarily adhering to legal technicalities, employees complaints and
grievances shall be resolved at the lowest possible level in the University and
the employee shall have the right to appeal such decision to higher authorities
free from any form of reprisal or discrimination.

Section 3. Possible areas for complaints and grievances are working conditions, work
assignment, tools and equipment, work processes, job placement, employee
tenure, salary rates, transfer of assignment, exercise of discretion, rules
and regulations, interpretations of policies and guidelines and other matters
involving the morale of employees.

Section 4. The University shall promulgate a Grievance Machinery that shall govern the
expeditious, fair and equitable adjudication of complaints and grievances in
accordance with the policies enunciated by the Civil Service Commission. Such
set of guidelines shall prescribe the composition of the Grievance Committee
tasked to implement the provisions of this Article.
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Chapter 10
RIGHT TO SELF ORGANIZATION
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Article 126. General Provisions
Section 1. All University employees, irrespective of employment status, can form, join or
assist employees organization of their own choice for purposes not contrary to
law for the furtherance and protection of their interests. They can also form,
in conjunction with appropriate authorities, labor-management committees,
work councils, and other forms of workers participation schemes to achieve
the same objectives.

Section 2. High-level employees whose functions are normally considered as policymaking
or managerial or whose duties are of highly condential in nature shall not be
eligible to join the organization of rank-and-le employees. They can, however,
form and join an association of their own.
Article 127. Protection of the Right to Organize
Section 1. University employees shall not be discriminated against in respect to their
employment by reason of their membership in employees organizations or
participation in the normal activities of their organizations. Their employment
shall not be subject to the condition that they shall not join or shall relinquish
their membership in the employees organizations.

Section 2. University authorities shall not interfere in the establishment, functioning or
administration of employees organizations through acts designed to place
such organizations under the control of any University authority.

Section 3. Subject to the pertinent provisions of the Constitution and applicable laws
and regulations on the right of government employees to form associations,
the University employees organizations are encouraged to have constant
dialogues with the University administration and as far as practicable, use
peaceful means in settling labor-management disputes and not to resort to
illegal strikes, demonstrations, mass leaves, walk-outs and other forms of
mass actions which will result in stoppage of work or disruption of University
functions and operations.
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Chapter 11
SEPARATION
Article 128. Resignation and Transfer

Section 1. No resignation or request for transfer shall be considered unless proper notice
to that effect has been given by the concerned employee to the University
President through appropriate channels, at least thirty (30) days prior to the
date of its effectivity. For faculty members, no resignation shall be accepted
until the end of the current semester.

Section 2. The provision of the immediately preceding section shall not apply to resignation
or transfer due to serious illness or clear and present danger to the life of the
concerned employee, or when in the judgment of the University President,
it is the interest of the University and the said employee that resignation or
transfer be effected immediately.

Section 3. A resignation or request for transfer shall only be approved and effected
after the employee concerned shall have been duly cleared from nancial and
property accountabilities with the University.
Article 129. Other Modes of Separation
Section 1. Other modes of separation from the University such as retirement, expiration
of appointment, dismissal, dropping from the rolls, termination, death and
disability shall be governed by applicable laws and pertinent rules and
regulations.
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Chapter 12
DISCIPLINE
Article 130. General Provision
Section 1. No ofcial or employee of the University shall be removed or suspended except
for cause as provided by law and after due process.
Article 131. Disciplinary Jurisdiction

Section 1. As provided under existing laws and regulations, the University President
shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the Regional Ofce of the Civil Service
Commission to investigate and to hear, through a hearing ofcer or a committee
duly constituted for the purpose and decide matters involving disciplinary
actions against ofcials and employees of the University. Such decision shall
be nal and executory in case the penalty imposed is suspension for not more
than thirty (30) days or ne not exceeding thirty (30) day salary. In case the
decision rendered by the University President is appealable to the Civil Service
Commission, a motion for reconsideration shall rst be led with the Ofce of
the University President, and if denied, an appeal shall then be lodged with the
Commission and pending appeal, the decision shall be executory.
Article 132. Grounds for Disciplinary Action
Section 1. The administrative offenses specied under E.O. 292, and existing Civil Service
laws and its implementing rules and regulations on personnel discipline shall
be the grounds for disciplinary action.

Section 2. Administrative offenses with its corresponding penalties are classied into
grave, less grave, and light, depending on the gravity of its nature and effects
of said acts on the government service.
Article 133. Commencement of Administrative Disciplinary Action

Section 1. An administrative disciplinary action shall be commenced at the instance of
the University President, or by the ling of the appropriate complaint by any
person against any ofcial or employee of the University on any of the grounds
prescribed by law and regulations with the Ofce of the University President.
The said complaint shall be in writing and under oath; otherwise, the same
shall not be given due course.

Section 2. No action shall be taken on an anonymous complaint unless there is an obvious
truth or merit to the allegations thereof. No employee shall be required to
answer or comment on an anonymous complaint.
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Article 134. Form and Content of Complaint
Section 1. The complaint shall be written in clear, simple, and concise language and in a
systematic manner as to the charge against the respondent to enable him to
prepare his defense.

Section 2. The complaint shall contain the following:
a. the full name and address of the complainant;
b. the full name and address of the of the person complained of as well as
his position and ofce unit of employment;
c. narration of the relevant and material facts which shows the acts or
omissions allegedly committed by the civil servant;
d. certied true copies of documentary evidence and afdavit of his witness,
if any; and
e. certicate/ statement of non-forum shopping.
In the absence of anyone of the aforementioned requirements, the case
should be dismissed.
Article 135. Effect of Withdrawal of the Complaint
Section 1. The withdrawal of the complaint shall not necessarily discharge the respondent
from any administrative liability. Where there is obvious truth or merit to the
charge or complaint, the same shall be given due course.
Article 136. Committee on Personnel Discipline
Section 1. There shall be a Committee on Personnel Discipline to be constituted by the
University President which shall be headed by at least third ranking ofcial of
the University and shall include the Legal Ofcer.

Section 2. The Committee shall formulate the rules in the conduct of administrative
investigations in accordance with the Civil Service rules and regulations without
necessarily adhering to the technical rules of procedures applicable to judicial
proceedings.
Section 3. The Committee shall make the necessary report and recommendation to
the University President within the period prescribed by applicable rules and
regulations after having duly conducted the investigation of a case brought
before it.

Article 137. Preventive Suspension
Section 1. The University President may preventively suspend any University ofcial or
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employee pending an investigation, if applicable rules so provide.
Section 2. Preventive suspension is not a punishment or penalty for misconduct in ofce
but is considered to be a preventive measure. It shall not be considered part
of the actual penalty imposed upon the respondent who is found guilty.
Article 138. Penalties
Section 1. Meeting out punishment shall be in accordance with the Civil Service Rules and
Regulations.

Section 2. Subject to the conrmation of the Board of Regents and the provisions of
applicable Civil Service rules and regulations, the University President, upon
consultation with the Administrative Council, may impose the principal penalty
of removal/dismissal from the service, forced resignation with or without
prejudice to benets, demotion in rank, suspension for more than one (1) year
without pay, ne in an amount exceeding six (12) months salary, all without
prejudice to the respondents corresponding criminal or civil liability.
Section 3. A reprimand shall be considered a penalty. However, a warning or admonition
shall not be considered a penalty.

Section 4. In the determination of penalties to be imposed, mitigating and aggravating
circumstances may be considered. Nevertheless, in the appreciation thereof,
the same must be invoked or pleaded by the proper party, otherwise, the
said circumstances shall not be considered in the determination of the proper
penalty to be imposed against the respondent concerned.

Section 5. If the respondent is found guilty of two or more charges or counts, the penalty
imposed shall be that corresponding to the most serious charge or count and
the rest may be considered as aggravating circumstances.

Section 6. The penalty of transfer or demotion, may be imposed instead of suspension,
from one (1) month and one (1) day to one (1) year except in case of ne
which shall not exceed six (6) months.
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Chapter 13
PROTESTS AND COMPLAINTS INVOLVING
OTHER PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Article 139. Protest
Section 1. A question involving an appointment or promotion may be a subject of
protest.
Section 2. An aggrieved next-in-rank employee shall rst exhaust available administrative
remedies in the University by ling a motion for reconsideration with the
University President against an appointment to the next higher position made
in favor of another.
To be considered a qualied next-in-rank, the employee should have
been appointed to a permanent position previously determined to be next-in-
rank, and should meet the requirements for appointment thereto as previously
determined by the University and approved by the Civil Service Commission.
Section 3. If the protestant is not satised with the written special reason or reasons
given by the University President for issuing the contested appointment in
the reply to the motion for reconsideration, the former may then formally le
his protest with the Civil Service Commission through the Regional Ofce, or
subject to applicable rules and regulations.

Section 4. A protest shall not render an appointment ineffective but the same shall be
subject to the outcome of the protest.
Article 140. Complaints Involving Other Personnel Actions
Section 1. Other personnel actions, such as separation from the service due to
unsatisfactory or poor performance, dropping from the rolls, disapproval of
appointments, claims for back salaries and other benets, may be brought to
the Civil Service Commission by means of a formal complaint for the purpose,
subject to pertinent rules and regulations.
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TITLE FIVE
ADMINISTRATION OF UNIVERSITY FINANCES
Chapter 1
THE UNIVERSITY BUDGET
Article 141. General Provisions
Section 1. The Annual Budget of the University shall be prepared within the context of
existing budgetary laws, policies and regulations of the government. It shall
conform to the plans of the University and shall ensure effective, efcient and
economical methods of achieving objectives.
Section 2. All income generated by the University from tuition and other fees and charges,
as well as those derived from the operation of auxiliary services including land,
cottage and students dormitory rentals shall be retained by the University
and shall constitute a special trust or revolving fund, as the case may be, for
the use of the University, subject to existing accounting and auditing laws
and regulations. Such funds shall be deposited in any authorized government
depository bank, and all interests that shall accrue therefrom shall form part
of the same funds.
Article 142. Preparation of Budget Proposal
Section 1. Not later than the end of the rst quarter of every year, a duly constituted
committee on Budget Preparation with the Director for Financial Management
Services Division as Chairman with the head of Budget Section as Vice-chairman
the heads of representatives of the various units of the University as Members
shall convene to consolidate and submit to the University President the annual
budget proposal of the University for the ensuing year for recommendation
and submission to the appropriate higher authorities for approval.
Section 2. Prior to the convening of the Committee on Budget Preparation, the
Chairpersons of the various academic departments and heads of administrative
ofces of the University shall submit to the Committee, through their respective
representative, the annual budgetary requirements of their ofces to be
prepared in accordance with the prescribed guidelines, which requirements
shall be justied on the basis of the actual needs of each ofce and the
development programs of the University. The budgetary requirements shall
include the Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP) for each ofce
which shall be consolidated into an Annual Procurement Plan (APP). The APP
includes a listing of supplies, materials, and equipment needed for the ensuing
year.
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Section 3. Pending approval of the annual budget for the current scal year, the University
shall operate on the basis of the budget of the preceding year.
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Chapter 2
EXPENDITURES
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Article 143. General Provisions
Section 1. The University expenditures include all charges against the funds of the
University for current operating expenditures, capital outlays, and provisions
for retirement and long-term obligations. The charges are both the amounts
actually paid and those incurred and recorded as liabilities to be paid in the
future.
Article 144. Certication of Availability of Funds
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Section 1. No funds shall be disbursed, and no expenditures or obligations chargeable
against any authorized allotment shall be incurred or authorized in any unit of
the University without rst securing the certication of the Chief Accountant
as to the availability of funds and the allotment to which the expenditures or
obligation may be properly charged.
Section 2. No obligation shall be certied to accounts payable unless the obligation is
funded on a valid claim that is properly supported by sufcient evidence and
unless there is proper authority for its incurrence.
Article 145. Prevention of Irregular, Unnecessary, Excessive, Extravagant or
Unconscionable Expenditures
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Section 1. University ofcials and employees are enjoined to prevent irregular, unnecessary,
excessive extravagant or unconscionable expenditures as dened by pertinent
law and regulations.
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PD 1445, Government and Accounting (GAAM), Various COA Circulars
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Section 40, Chapter 5 and Section 58, Chapter 7 of Book III, EO 292
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1935 Philippine Constitution as mandated by Section 2 (2), Article IX-D of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
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COA Circular No. 77-55 date March 29, 1977
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Chapter 4
DISBURSEMENTS
Article 147. General Provisions
Section 1. Disbursements constitute all cash paid out during a given period either in
currency or by check.
Article 148. Basic Requirements
Section 1. The following basic requirements applicable to all classes of disbursements
must be complied with:
a. Certicate of availability of funds;
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b. Approval of claim or expenditures by the University President or his duly
authorized representatives;
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c. Documents to establish validity of claim;
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d. Conformity of the expenditure to existing laws and regulations; and,
e. Proper accounting treatment.
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Section 2. Disbursement of University funds shall be governed by the following rules:
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a. Revenue funds shall not be paid out of any depository except in pursuance
of an appropriation law or other specic statutory authority;
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b. Trust fund shall not be paid out of any depository except in the fulllment
of the purpose for which the trust was creation and upon authorization of
the University President or his duly authorized representative, and subject
to pertinent laws, rules and regulations;
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c. Revenue and trust funds shall not be withdrawn from any depository except
upon instruments of withdrawal approved by the University Presidents of
his duly authorized representatives;
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and
d. Temporary investment of investible funds as authorized by competent
authorities of the University shall be construed as disbursement of
funds.
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Section 123 of PD 1445, DBM Circular Letter No. 2008-8-National Guidelines on Internal Control System
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COA Circular No. 97-004
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COA Circular No. 97-004
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COA Circular No. 92-389 and COA Circular No. 97-004
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Section 167, Title 4, GAAM Volume 1
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Section 84, PD 1445
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Section 138, GAAM Volume 1 and Section 4, PD 1445
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Section 4, PD 1445 and Sections 138, 168 and 169, GAAM Volume I
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Section 4, PD 1445 and Sections 138, 168 and 169, GAAM Volume I
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Section 4, PD 1445 and Sections 138, 168 and 169, GAAM Volume I
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Chapter 5
CASH ADVANCE
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Article 149. General Provisions
Section 1. Ideally, cash shall be handled under the general principles of the imprest
system, to wit:
a. Daily receipts on collections must be deposited intact with the proper
bank; and,
b. All payments must be made by check except in instances when it may be
very difcult, impractical or impossible to make payments by check. In
such case, payments may be made by the disbursing ofcer in the form of
cash through his cash advance.
Article 150. Types of Cash Advances
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Section 1. Cash advances may either be regular or special.
Section 2. Regular cash advances are those granted by cashiers and disbursing ofcers
for any of the following purposes:
a. Salaries and wages;
b. Commutable allowances;
c. Honoraria and other similar payments to ofcials and employees; and,
d. Petty operating expenses consisting of small payments.
Section 3. Special cash advances are those granted on the explicit authority of the
University President only to duly designated disbursing ofcers or employees
for other legally authorized purposes, such as:
a. Current operating expenditures of an activity of the University undertaken
in the eld; and,
b. Foreign travel expenditures.
Article 151. Guidelines in the Granting and Utilization of Cash Advances
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Section 1. Only permanent ofcials and employees shall be granted cash advances.
Section 2. Only duly appointed or designated disbursing ofcers shall perform disbursing
functions, except those given cash advances for foreign travel.
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Section 3. Only one disbursing ofcer shall be assigned/designated for a specic legal
purpose except when designation of additional disbursing ofcers for the same
purpose is fully justied by the University President.
Section 4. Transfer of cash advance from one accountable ofcial to another shall not be
allowed.
Section 5. The cash advance shall be used only for the specic purpose for which it was
granted.
Section 6. No additional cash advance shall be allowed to any ofcial or employee unless
the previous cash advance given to him is rst settled or a proper accounting
thereof is made.
Section 7. No cash advance shall be granted on account of infrastructure or other
undertakings in a project basis.
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Section 1. The bonding requirement for accountable ofcers shall be strictly enforced
unless provided for by applicable laws and regulations.
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Chapter 6
PERSONNEL SERVICES
Article 153. Payment of Salaries, Wages and Allowances
Section 1. The basic requirements for payment of salaries and wages are:
a. Existence of a legally created position, permanent or contractual, with
xed compensation or emolument attached to the practice;
b. Issuance of valid appointment;
c. Rendition of service being paid; and,
d. Payment to the right person.
Section 2. Salaries and allowances of University employees shall be paid in legal tender of
the Philippines or its equivalent in cash through the Cashiers Ofce or through
a government depository bank.
Section 3. Payment of salaries and wages under special circumstances such as those
intended for employees on detail or temporary assignment, de facto ofcers
as dened by law, employees called to military service, employees on leave of
absence, and other circumstances shall be governed by applicable laws and
regulations.
Section 4. University ofcials and employees shall be granted allowances and honoraria
only on the basis of specic provisions of law and regulations.
Section 5. Payment of salaries and wages shall be made twice a month, rst on or about
the 15th and the second on or about the last day of the month.
Article 154. Salary Retention or Deduction
Section 1. It shall be unlawful for a Cashier or other scal ofcer to draw or retain from
the salary any amount or contribution or payment of obligation other than
those due the government, except as may otherwise be provided.
Section 2. The following forms of deduction are allowable.
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a. Withholding tax;
b. Premium for GSIS and retirement insurance, Medicare and PAG-IBIG
contributions;
c. Settlement of government claims against the employee;
d. Disallowance from accounts;
e. Allotment of a xed monthly amount to members of the family or dependent
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of an employee upon written authorization from the same to the disbursing
ofcer; and,
f. Deposits and repayment of loans owing to government lending institutions
or associations organized and managed by the University employees upon
written authorization from the same to the disbursing ofcer.
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Chapter 7
PROCUREMENT AND REQUISITION OF SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
Article 155. General Provisions
Section 1. All procurement and requisitions shall be made in accordance with the provisions
of R.A. 9184 and R.A. 9184 IRR, and other existing rules, regulations, and
implementing guidelines adopted by the University in accordance with the
Commission on Audit rules.
Section 2. As a general rule, no contracts for public service such as for furnishing supplies,
materials and equipment, infrastructure, and consulting services shall be
entered by the University without public bidding, in accordance with existing
accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
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Section 1. As a general rule, no contracts for public service, or for furnishing supplies,
materials and equipment shall be entered by the University without public
bidding, in accordance with existing accounting and auditing rules and
regulations.
Section 2. The above requirements of public bidding may only be relaxed on instances
cited in the provision on alternative modes of procurement.
Article 157. Alternative Methods of Procurement
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Section 1. Subject to the prior approval of the University President or his duly authorized
representative, and whenever justied by the conditions provided in R.A.
9184, the University, in order to promote economy and efciency, resort to
alternative methods of procurement. In all instances, the University shall
ensure that the most advantageous price is obtained.
Section 2. Limited Source Bidding. Otherwise known as selective bidding, this method of
procurement of goods and consulting services, involves the direct invitation to
bid by the University from a set of pre-selected suppliers or consultants with
known expertise and proven capability on the requirements of the particular
contract.
Section 3. Direct Contracting. Otherwise known as single source procurement, this is
a method of procurement of goods that does not require elaborate bidding
documents. The supplier is simply asked to submit a price quotation or a pro-
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forma invoice together with the conditions of sale. The offer may be accepted
immediately or after some negotiations.
Section 4. Repeat Order. This is a method of procurement of goods from the previous
winning bidder, whenever there is a need to replenish goods procured under
a contract previously awarded through a competitive bidding. Repeat orders
from the previous winning bidder may be resorted to by procuring entities only
in cases where the procured item is clearly superior to the other bids not only in
terms of the price quoted but also in terms of equipment reliability, availability
of spare parts, after-sales service and delivery period, among others.
Section 5. Shopping. This is a method of procurement of goods whereby the University
simply requests for the submission of price quotations for readily available
off-the-shelf goods or ordinary/regular equipment to be procured directly from
suppliers of known qualications.
Section 6. Negotiated Procurement. This is a method of procurement whereby the
University directly negotiates with a technically, legally and nancially capable
supplier, contractor or consultant.
Article 158. Bids and Awards Committee (BAC)
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Section 1. The University President shall constitute a Bids and Awards Committee (BAC)
to decide winning bids and questions of awards on procurement in accordance
with the existing laws and regulations. To expedite the procurement process
for practical intents and purposes, the University President may create separate
BACs where the number and complexity of the items to be procured shall so
warrant.
Section 2. The members of the BAC, Technical Working Group (TWG) and BAC Secretariat
shall be entitled to the payment of honoraria subject to availability of funds
and relevant DBM guidelines.
Article 159. Payment of Contract
Section 1. The University shall in no case make advance payments for services not yet
rendered or for supplies, materials and equipment not yet delivered under any
contract thereof.
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Section 2. No payment partial or nal shall be made by the University on a contract entered
into, unless all requirements appertaining thereto are complied with.
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Chapter 8
SALE AND DISPOSAL OF UNIVERSITY PROPERTY
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Article 160. General Provisions
Section 1. The sale or disposal of any property of the University shall be in accordance
with the existing laws, rules and regulations.
Article 161. Disposal of Property
Section 1. Valueless or unsalable property of the University shall be condemned either by
burning, pounding or throwing beyond recovery.
Section 2. Disposable property may also be transferred with or without cost to other
government agencies.
Section 3. In exceptional cases and for meritorious reasons, disposable University property
may be donated to charitable, scientic and cultural organizations.
Article 162. Sale of Property
Section 1. Properties which are in good and top conditions but are not and shall never
be used by the University may be sold through public auction or negotiation if
deemed to be for the best advantage of the University.
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Chapter 9
TRAVELLING EXPENSES
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Article 163. General Provisions
Section 1. The incurrence of expenses for local travels shall be subject to the provisions
of existing laws, rules and regulations.
Section 2. Expenditures for foreign travel shall be governed by applicable laws and
regulations.
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Chapter 10
INVESTMENTS
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Article 164. General Provisions
Section 1. Idle funds of the University may be invested in government securities, in
money market placements, or with government nancial institutions through a
duly authorized body.
Section 2. The investments shall be on short-term basis only. The proceeds of matured
investments may, however, be rolled over as long as the funds are not yet
needed, without prejudice to the requirements of the University for adequate
instructional facilities.
Section 3. All investments shall be authorized by the President according to the limits
prescribed by the Board of Regents and by pertinent laws and regulations.
The interest earned on these investments may be expended for such purpose
as the Board of Regents may authorize in its discretion consistent with the
public interest.
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Chapter 11
UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS
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Article 165. General Provisions
Section 1. The rates of subscription to University publications shall be recommended by
the President or other ofcials designated by him and approved by the Board,
and the income that may be derived therefrom shall accrue exclusively to
their maintenance and support, subject to accounting and auditing rules and
regulations.
Section 2. All exchange for University publications shall be turned over to the library.
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TITLE SIX
ADMINISTRATION OF PROPERTIES
CHAPTER 1
CUSTODIANSHIP OF PROPERTY
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Article 166. Persons Primarily and Secondarily Accountable for Government
Property
Section 1. The President of the University is immediately and primarily responsible for all
government property pertaining to the University, and the University ofcials
and employees entrusted with the possession or custody of said property shall
be immediately responsible to him without prejudice to the liability of either
party to the government.
Section 2. Each head or unit or ofce of the University shall be primarily accountable of all
the government property assigned or issued to his unit or ofce. The faculty or
staff entrusted with the possession or custody of government property under
the accountability of head or unit or ofce shall be immediately accountable to
such ofcer.
Article 167. Accountable Ofcer: Bond Requirement
Section 1. Custody or possession of government property is the basis of accountability.
Section 2. Every ofcial or employee of the University whose duties permit or require the
possession or custody of government property shall be accountable therefore
and for the safekeeping thereof in conformity with law. As such, he shall be
properly bonded in accordance with law.
Article 168. Insurance of Property
Section 1. The University President through his duly authorized representative shall
secure from the Government Service Insurance System directly all insurance
and bonds covering properties, contracts, rights of action and other insurance
risks of the University, including all those in which the University has insurable
interest only.
Article 169. Use of Government Movable Property
Section 1. Equipment issued by the property ofcer for ofcial use of University ofcials
and employees shall be covered by Memorandum Receipt (MR) for equipment
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subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Section 2. Due care shall be exercised in the use of equipment; otherwise, they will
deteriorate rapidly. If the equipment is used by several persons, the unit head
concerned shall designate one of them to be responsible for its proper care
and upkeep.
Section 3. No property shall be used or taken out of the ofce having accountability of
the same without prior written approval of the authorities concerned.
Section 4. Every ofcer or employee accountable for government property shall be liable
for its money value in case of improper unauthorized use or misapplication
thereof, by himself or by any person for whose acts he may be responsible.
He shall likewise be liable for all losses, damage or deteriorated occasioned by
negligence in the keeping or use of the property, whether or not it be at the
time in his actual custody.
Section 5. When the equipment issued to an employee is no longer needed by him
the same shall be returned to the property clerk who shall surrender the
corresponding original of the Memorandum Receipt to the said employee.
Similarly, unused supplies previously issued from stock when no longer needed
for further ofcial use shall also be returned.
Section 6. No equipment shall be dismantled or repaired unless authorized by the
President and certied by the Accountant as to availability of funds for such
activity, and provided further, the estimated cost per repair shall not exceed
fty percent of its present value.
Article 170. Use and Operation of Government Motor Vehicles
Section 1. In general, all motor vehicles owned and operated by the University shall
be constituted into a motor pool under the direct supervision of the Director
for Physical Plant Site Development Services, provided, that the Board may
authorize alternative mechanisms to promote economic use of vehicles.
Section 2. The use and operation of motor vehicles owned by the University shall be in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the University and the pertinent
provisions of existing laws, rules and regulations, as well as COA circulars on
the matter.
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Chapter 2
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Article 171. Names of Buildings and Other Structures
Section 1. University buildings, grounds, streets, and other structures may be named after
Filipino heroes, the founder of the University, outstanding past administrators,
personnel and students of the University; distinguished government ofcials,
and prominent private citizens who may have contributed a major role in the
establishment or construction of a given structure, education discipline, and
signicant historical events or places in the Philippines. A committee shall be
constituted to recommend to the University President the appropriate names
to be given to such buildings, grounds, streets and other structures of the
University.
Article 172. Maintenance and Repair of Building and other Physical Structures
Section 1. All buildings and other physical structures of the University shall be properly
inventoried and insured, and shall comply with the safety requirements
provided for in the National Fire and Building Code and other pertinent laws
and regulations.
Section 2. The maintenance of grounds and buildings of the University shall be under the
immediate supervision of the Director for Physical Plant and Site Development,
or any ofcial duly designated by the President, who shall be responsible for
the supervision and control of the personnel assigned to maintain buildings
and grounds.
Section 3. University buildings and premises used for academic purposes shall be under
the direct supervision of the concerned Unit Heads, Principals, Department
Chairmen and other ofcials concerned who shall be responsible for the upkeep
and maintenance of the buildings assigned to them.
Section 4. Other University buildings used for other purposes shall be under the direct
supervision of the ofcial-in-charge of such buildings who shall be designated
accordingly.
Section 5. No repair of buildings shall be undertaken if estimated cost exceeds fty
percent of its present appraised value.
Section 6. No building shall be demolished unless properly recommended for condemnation
by the Appraisal Committee to be composed of authorized representatives
from the University and other concerned agencies of the government as
prescribed under existing law and regulations, and provided further, that all
other requirements are complied with.
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Article 173. Use of Buildings, Premises and Equipment
Section 1. It shall be incumbent upon the University ofcials and employees to exercise
due care and diligence in the use of its facilities. In this respect, the University
President shall promulgate rules and regulations for the use thereof in
accordance with existing rules and laws.
Section 2. Except those specically provided under applicable policies and regulations,
ofcial, student, and/or faculty activities shall have priority in the use of school
activities and shall have priority in the use of school buildings or any other
property intended for instructional purposes belonging to the University,
provided, however, that the use of facilities shall not be in conict with more
important programs of the University.
Article 174. Solicitation within the Universitys Buildings and Grounds
Section 1. No solicitation for funds, canvassing for the sale of merchandise, subscriptions,
sale of tickets and any other promotional or charity schemes shall be conducted
in the buildings or grounds of the University without the previous approval of
the President of his duly authorized representative.
Section 2. Streamers, placards and similar materials which are used to announce, advertise
or publicize events, products or the like shall not be posted or placed in any
of the buildings or grounds of the University without the written permission of
the President or his duly authorized representative.
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Chapter 3
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
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Article 175. Recording and Inventories of Supplies, Materials and Equipment
Section 1. It shall be the prime responsibility of the University to promote greater service
and economy in the use of supplies and materials. For this purpose, and
adequate and complete record system shall be maintained by the University
and periodic inventory of the same shall likewise be conducted.
Section 2. For effective control of supplies and materials, the University shall strictly
adhere to the rules and regulations prescribed by the Commission on Audit
and other competent authorities.
Section 3. Physical stocktaking is an indispensable procedure for checking the integrity of
supplies and properly custodianship and should be regarded with importance.
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TITLE SEVEN
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN RESEARCH, EXTENSION AND
TRAINING OPERATIONS
Chapter 1
General Provisions
Article 176. Research and Development Planning
Section 1. Research planning in the University is essentially multidisciplinary, consultative
and problem oriented. Relevant and successful technologies are derived from
scientic research, which is the universitys primary activity and pursues it
with dedication and commitment to excellence. RET recognizes that its
purpose can only be achieved through collaboration among scientists from
different disciplines. To this end, in the implementation of its programs, a
multidisciplinary team approach to solve research problems is encouraged.
Article 177. The R and D Planning Process
The R and D planning process follows the values of integrity, honesty and
hard work that constitute the Universitys guiding principles. The Universitys
RET programs and activities are contained in a ve-year plan regularly rened
in its annual development plan.
Section 1. Setting of Priorities. In setting the RET priorities and agenda, it should consider
its national and regional thrusts/mandates, as well as the information and
feedback it receives from various agencies and sources.
a. National Agencies.
b. Regional Agencies.
c. Local Government Units.
d. Other Funding Agencies.
Section 2. Translating Priorities into Action Plans and R and D Proposals. Once the
priorities are set, translating them into action plans follows. Each unit of the
Research Extension and Training and the institutionalized centers prepares
an action plan with the corresponding R and D proposals consolidates the
plans/proposals and submits to the Ofce of the VPRET for nal review before
endorsement by the Ofce of the President to appropriate funding agencies.
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Chapter 2
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS POLICY AND GUIDELINES
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The RET integrated in its policies the CLSU Intellectual Property Rights Policy and
Guidelines as herein stated:
Article 178. Policy Statement
As a higher education institution (HEI) tasked to develop quality human resources,
researches and technologies for people empowerment, global competitiveness and
sustainable development CLSU encourages technological innovations, creations, and
inventions by researchers and faculty member.
As a public institution serving public interest, CLSU-owned technologies, creations,
and inventions when granted rights under existing intellectual property rights, shall be
made available for public use, consistent with CLSUs mandate to transfer and disseminate
appropriate technologies, except for a valid reason that would prevent such case. In all
cases, public access to CLSU intellectual property rights is subject to rights of innovators,
creators and inventors.
Article 179. General Guidelines
Section 1. Purpose of these Guidelines. To provide implementing rules and regulations on
the Policy.
Section 2. Interpretation. The Intellectual Property Code (IP Code) of the Philippines
(Republic Act No. 8293), the Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002 (RA No.
9168), the Agriculture and Fishery Modernization Act (RA 8435), the Philippine
Fisheries Code of 1998 (RA 8550), the Wildlife Act (RA 9147), Indigenous People
Rights Act (IPRA Law), the Inventors and Invention Incentives Act (RA 7459);
the Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers and other Science and
Technology Personnel in Government (RA 8439); the Administrative Code of
1987 (EO 292) and the respective charters of agencies under the CLSU; and
other relevant laws and their corresponding amendments, implementing rules
and regulation are deemed written into the Guidelines. In case of conict in
the interpretation of its provisions, these guidelines shall be interpreted in
favor of the CLSU inventor, author, breeder, or other holder of IPR.
Section 3. Coverage and Scope.
a. Coverage. All ofcials and employees of the CLSU and those of its attached
centers of excellence, but not limited to the following are covered by these
guidelines:
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i. All regular (plantilla) staff and faculty member whether in permanent,
temporary (detail or secondment) status, and casuals;
ii. Those under contract service or special appointment or designation
whether on a full-time or part-time basis including service or professional
contractors, consultants, and postgraduate fellows, visiting scientists,
those on sabbatical, project and study leaders, trainees, students, and
others; and,
iii. Collaborators or partners, whether in the national or international
research and development network, other agencies and organizations
whether public or private.

b. Scope. Intellectual property derived from CLSU directed, assisted,
commissioned, or contracted research and development projects.
Section 4. Denition of terms.
a. Assignee a natural or juridical person to whom the rights, title to and
interest in IP or proprietary information has been assigned by the inventor,
creator, or breeder through an undertaking or any other legal instrument;
b. Assignment refers to the act of assigning all the rights, title to and
interest in intellectual property or proprietary information by the inventor,
creator, or breeder to CLSU through an undertaking or any other legal
instrument.
c. Assisted research refers to any R&D activity supported in kind, wholly
or partly by the CLSU and/or agency undertaken by any person, or entity,
private or public other than the CLSU
d. Commercialization of intellectual property refers to the deliberate effort
to generate intellectual property for specic markets or commercial
purposes and commercializing them through formal technology transfer
arrangements as provided for in the IP Code.
e. Contracted research refers to any R&D activity supported nancially and/
or in kind, wholly or partly by the CLSU and/or agency and undertaken by
any person, or entity, private or public other than the CLSU.
f. Directed research refers to any R&D activity undertaken by staff members
of CLSU and/or agency using CLSU funds and resources;
g. Generation of intellectual property means the conduct of basic and
applied researches focused in obtaining new knowledge and the production
of new or improved technologies, products and processes.
h. Holder refers to a natural or juridical person who owns the rights to an
IP at any given time.
i. Intellectual property or intellectual property rights are used
interchangeably in these Guidelines. These terms refer to intellectual
property or intellectual property rights that are relevant to CLSU and/
or agency such as: a) plant variety protection or plant breeders rights;
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b) copyright and related rights; c) patents, utility models and industrial
design; and other intellectual property rights such as but not limited to: 1)
trademarks and service marks; 2) geographic indications; 3) layout-designs
(topographies) of integrated circuits; and 4) protection of undisclosed
information.
j. Inventor, Author, Creator or Breeder refers to the natural person
who made substantial creative and intellectual contribution to the
creation of the intellectual property be it an invention, a copyright, or
a variety. Substantial creative and intelligent contributions include the
conceptualization and planning of any activity resulting to the creation
and expression of the intellectual property or proprietary information.
k. Other income refers to income from activities other than normal business
operations, such as investment interest, foreign exchange gains, rent
income, and prot from the sale of non-inventory assets.
l. Proprietary information refers to information or data relating to
technologies, creative works, discoveries, products and processes and
improvements thereto, trade secrets, formula, ideas, varieties, lines,
breeding materials, parentals, which may not be formally protected
through registration, but shall, nevertheless, be properly documented
and recorded for protection. It includes all scientic, business or nancial
information relating to CLSU, its R&D centers, programs, divisions, units
and, in the future, subsidiaries or afliates or their respective businesses.
m. Protection of intellectual property refers to the act of formally registering
intellectual property with appropriate agencies to gain vested rights
thereto, and, where registration is not required, the act of documenting
the transfer of intellectual property or proprietary information to individuals
or organizations for proper documentation and monitoring.
n. Royalty refers to payment made for the use of property, especially a
patent, copyrighted work, franchise, or natural resource. The amount is
usually a percentage of revenues obtained through its use.
o. Technology Transfer Arrangements as dened in the IP Code, refers to
contracts or agreements involving the transfer of systematic knowledge for
the manufacture of a product, the application of a process, or rendering of
a service including management contracts; and the transfer, assignment
or licensing of all forms of intellectual property rights or proprietary
information.
p. Third party refers to someone other than the principals directly involved
in a transaction or agreement;
Section 5. Obligations of those covered by these guidelines:
Aside from the duty to invent, create or breed, those covered by these
guidelines whether individuals or colleges/centers where applicable shall have
the following obligations:
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a. Execute in favor of CLSU colleges/centers, an Intellectual Property
Undertaking containing the following minimum provisions:
i. To comply with the CLSU intellectual property policy and its
guidelines;
ii. To disclose promptly to CLSU any intellectual property, which may be
solely, or jointly discovered or generated with others in the performance
of their regular duties, or with the use of CLSU agency funds, facilities,
or services;
iii. To perform all acts necessary to assist CLSU in protecting and
commercializing the intellectual property.
iv. To use the intellectual property or proprietary information only in the
performance of their duties to CLSU, and ,
v. To use them in condence and to employ all reasonable precautions
to assure that they are not disclosed to unauthorized persons or used
in an unauthorized manner, both during their employment or contract
and for a period of ve (5) years after their employment or contract
with CLSU.
b. Disclose to the CLSU at least Twelve (12) months prior to sale, offer,
publication, presentation or communication to the public of any information
on any intellectual property or proprietary information, through the
Intellectual Property Disclosure Form.
c. Ensure that all Memorandum of Agreements entered into by CLSU, which
may generate any intellectual property or proprietary information, shall
contain the following clauses:
Any intellectual property or proprietary information in the course
of and as a result of the implementation of this agreement such as, but not
limited to discoveries, inventions, varieties, works, databases, information,
reports, articles, research papers, research notebooks or records, tri-media
presentations, and other project outputs, shall be subject to the CLSU
Intellectual Property Rights Policy and its Implementing Guidelines, and
such other laws, rules and regulations on intellectual property, all of which
are deemed incorporated into this Agreement. All personnel involved in
carrying out this agreement shall further be subject to such policies, rules
and regulations.
d. Ensure that the use of any intellectual property or proprietary information
by a third party shall be covered by a Material Transfer Agreement or a
License Agreement.
e. Disclose any consulting or business engagement using any information
on intellectual property or any proprietary information owned by CLSU
Ensure that any arrangement involving intellectual property or proprietary
information with any third party are authorized.
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Article 180. CLSU Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Ofce
Section 1. Creation of CLSU IPR Ofce. A central CLSU IP Unit which shall be responsible for
the overall management, planning, implementation, monitoring of intellectual
property, and evaluation of the IP-related activities of the department is hereby
created.

Section 2. Powers and Functions. The CLSU IPR Ofce shall have the following powers
and functions:
a. To provide oversight supervision, guidance, and capacity-building on the
IPR Ofces of CLSU, including but not limited to, IPR audit, preparation,
ling, and prosecution of applications for legal protection; and in handling
technology transfer agreements;
b. To lead in the preparation, ling, and prosecution of IPR registration;
c. To lead CLSU in negotiating technology transfer arrangements such as but
not limited to licensing agreements;
d. To collect royalties resulting from technology transfer arrangements and to
manage and disburse the same in accordance with these guidelines;
e. To lead the CLSU in contested proceedings affecting IPR of these agencies
in coordination with their respective statutory counsels; and,
f. To perform other functions to accomplish the purpose and objectives of
these IPR policy and these guidelines.
Section 3. Funds for CLSU IPR Ofce. For its initial operation, the CLSU shall allocate funds
from its General Appropriations for the operation of the Unit. The Unit shall
there from operate through grants, endowments, royalties, and other internal
and external funding sources received by it and kept on a separate account
under an authorized government depository bank. The unit shall disburse
its funds in accordance with these guidelines and the existing government
accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
Article 181. Plant Variety Protection
Subject to the provisions of the Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002
(Republic Act No. 9168), the following guidelines shall govern plant variety
protection or plant breeders rights at CLSU
Section 1. Ownership of Plant Breeders Rights. CLSU shall have the ownership of the new
variety, which is bred, or discovered and developed by those covered by these
guidelines, and those commissioned by it to do the breeding, or discovering
and developing a new variety. If the CLSU staff or the person commissioned
by CLSU breeds, discovers and develops a new variety together with two or
more persons, all of them shall be named in the application for plant variety
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protection to be led by CLSU.
Section 2. Plant variety protection shall be sought and maintained by CLSU for those
varieties with high commercial potential. Protection shall be sought before any
testing or commercial release of the new variety.
Section 3. If it is necessary to immediately disseminate the new variety for the benet
of the farmers, CLSU may enter into exclusive licensing agreements with
the private sector, provided the exclusive licensing agreement is done with
transparency and competitiveness through a public bidding and will also bring
about lower prices of seeds of the new variety for the farmers.
Section 4. A new variety, whether propagating or harvested material shall not be sold,
offered for sale or disposed of to others, by or with the consent of the breeder,
for purposes of exploitation of the variety more than a year before the date of
the ling of an application for plant variety protection.
Section 5. Germplasm may be provided by CLSU to interested parties, provided the
transfer of said germplasm is covered by a material transfer agreement.
Article 182. Copyright and Related Rights
Subject to the Law on Copyright as contained in Part IV of the Intellectual
Property Code of the Philippines, the following guidelines shall govern copyright
and related rights at CLSU:
Section 1. Ownership and Assignment of Copyright. CLSU as an agency of the government
of the Philippines cannot hold copyright but reserve its rights to require prior
approval if its work is exploited for commercial purposes. However, it shall
authorize its authors to individually/ collectively hold copyright, if the same
is generated as part of regular duties, with the use of funds, facilities, or
services, and due to involvement with CLSU and/or agency). The author shall
assign copyrighted works to CLSU.
Section 2. C opyright to outputs of collaborative works by CLSU with other institutions shall
be governed by these guidelines and the stipulations in the agreement.
Section 3. Determination of authorship in cases of collaborative efforts among authors.
a. Joint ownership resulting from contributions from different persons shall
be determined as follows:
i. by stipulation in the research contract;
ii. by application of the law on joint and/or sole ownership; and
iii. through dispute resolution arbitrated by the IP Unit Head of CLSU.
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Section 4. Terms and conditions of use of institutional works.
a. CLSU users shall be covered by the undertaking to be executed by them
prior to or during their employment or contract with CLSU. They are
automatically authorized to use CLSU institutional works provided that the
materials are properly cited and attributed.
a. Third party users shall be covered by a separate agreement including but
not limited to the following terms and conditions:
b. The agreement applies both to the user requesting the use of the materials
and his employer or organization for whose programs the materials shall
be used. The agreement takes effect once the works are obtained.
c. The user must agree to a processing fee and the terms of payment as
specied in the agreement. Fees, as determined by CLSU, shall include but
not limited to service charge, production fee, processing and handling fee
and shipping fee if necessary.
d. All materials obtained from CLSU are strictly limited to the listed restrictions
in the agreement or others specied by CLSU.
e. The period of use of the materials shall be specied by CLSU and shall
be stipulated in the agreement. Renewals or extensions in the use of the
works shall be at the sole discretion of CLSU.
f. Agreements shall be terminated or cancelled upon failure to comply with
the restrictions specied in the agreement.
g. Media assets such as photos, graphics, and PowerPoint presentations can
be copied, printed, or downloaded for purposes of integrating the assets
into their own multimedia programs or for other research, educational and
non-commercial purposes provided that they are properly attributed and
cited. Copies of the programs shall be furnished to CLSU for validation free
of charge.
h. Any alteration in publications such as news articles, books, bulletins,
reports and artistic and literary works are not allowed. However, alterations
for the purpose of improving the clarity, enhancing color, and cropping to
maximize space, may be allowed by the CLSU.
i. The publications may not be used to infringe the copyright of any individual
or organization. Users must ensure that the works will not be used for
any unlawful, obscene, defamatory, or libelous acts. The user is liable for
any damage caused to CLSU and may enforce payment of such damages
under applicable laws.
Section 5. Terms and Conditions of Use of Databases or Information Systems.
Databases or information systems which are unique forms of derivative
works shall be governed by the following guidelines:
a. Prior approval from the CLSU shall be required for any use of database or
information systems;
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b. A user shall not extract or re-utilize a database or contents thereof without
prior approval of CLSU or the copyright owner.
c. The user shall not distribute copies of the database or contents thereof to
third parties without authority from CLSU.
d. A user shall properly attribute or cite CLSU or author when using the
database or contents thereof for communication to the public.
Section 6. Credit and Copyright Notice. Any public display or distribution of media assets
and databases requires the user to place a copyright notice, photo credit or
any form of acknowledgement at the end of each work.
Section 7. Condentiality. Information that are proprietary or condential in nature shall
be covered by a condentiality agreement before any use thereof by third
parties.
Article 183. Patents, Utility Models, and Industrial Designs
Subject to the law on patents, utility models and industrial designs as
contained in Part II of the IP Code of the Philippines, the following guidelines
shall govern patents, utility models and industrial designs at CLSU:
Section 1. Ownership.
a. CLSU shall have ownership of patents or a utility model or an industrial
design in any of the following instances:
i. If commissioned by CLSU;
ii. If provided for in the contract to generate an IP;
iii. If the inventor made the invention in the course of his contract with
CLSU; and,
iv. If the invention is the result of the performance of the inventors
regularly-assigned duties, unless there is an agreement, express or
implied, to the contrary.
b. The CLSU employees or all those covered by these guidelines, shall own the
invention, utility model, or industrial design generated outside of his/her
regular duties even if the employee uses the time, facilities, and materials
of the CLSU, subject to other existing laws, rules, and regulations on the
use of government time, facilities, and materials.
c. The right of collaborators/external partners shall be based on the
stipulations in the agreement between CLSU and their partners.
Article 184. Other Intellectual Property Rights
The IP Code and its implementing rules and regulations shall govern the
following other intellectual property rights: a) trademarks and service marks
or trade names; b) geographic indications; c) lay-out designs (topographies)
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of integrated circuits, and d) protection of undisclosed information. Proprietary
information as dened in these guidelines falls under the category of other
intellectual property rights.
Section 1. The ownership of other intellectual property rights shall be determined by any
of the following:
a. by law;
b. by contract;
c. by employment; and
d. by any other legal instrument.
Article 185. Royalties and Benets
Section 1. Based on the IP code and the Magna Carta for S&T workers, inventors shall
receive a percentage share of royalties and other benets generated from their
commercialized IPs subject to the following terms and conditions:
a. Royalties shall only be in the form of cash, and shall be allocated as
follows:
i. For CLSU -owned IP
40% (Inventor) : 60% CLSU
ii. For IPs owned by holders assigned to CLSU
60% (Inventor) : 40% CLSU
b. The manner of payment of royalties shall be mutually agreed upon by the
parties;
c. Percentage share from the royalties shall be calculated from the proceeds
of one (1) intellectual property. If there is more than one (1) related
intellectual property licensed, the royalty shall be calculated for each and
apportioned as stipulated in the contract. When there is more than one
CLSU inventors involved, the share shall be divided equally, unless there is
a written agreement to the contrary.
d. The CLSU inventors personal share shall survive termination of afliation
with CLSU and in the event of death, shall accrue to his/her heirs, assignees,
or successors-in-interest, in accordance with existing laws.
e. Awards, prizes, honoraria and the like received by CLSU inventors primarily
as recognition for achievement in the generation of the intellectual property
shall not be considered royalty.
Section 2. In case of inability to locate the CLSU inventor or his/her heirs within ten (10)
years from the last publication of three notices in a newspaper of general
circulation, his/her royalty percentage share including interest shall be deemed
waived in favor of CLSU.
Section 3. Where there is reasonable basis for believing that the royalty amounts may
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be refunded, or that others may have claim to such amounts, the payments
thereof shall be deferred until the matter is resolved.
Section 4. Any person who has legal grounds for receiving any royalty, but who does not
receive it, shall submit a claim in writing to the CLSU or CLSU IP Unit.
Section 5. Other income derived from the research shall not be considered royalty.
Section 6. Collection of royalty. The CLSU IP Ofce shall collect and disburse any royalty
resulting from the commercialization of IP.
Article 186. Conict Resolution
Section 1. In case of conict arising from any of the provisions of this policy, the parties
may agree to resort to mediation to settle the dispute with the assistance of
the CLSU IP Ofce, the decision is appealable to the President of CLSU whose
decision shall be nal.
Section 2. If the parties are not amenable to mediation, the parties may avail of any
remedy provided for by existing laws, rules, and regulations.
Article 187. Transitory Provisions
Section 1. This Policy shall apply to existing agreements between CLSU and any third
party, with potential to generate intellectual property, subject to the conformity
of the latter.
Section 2. If an existing agreement is renewed, revised or amended after this policy
takes effect, the amended or new agreement shall conform to this policy, or
shall automatically be under the operative provisions of this policy.
Article 188. Incentives for Authors of Published Research, Scientic, Scholarly
Works and Books
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Section 1. The granting of fair incentive can be provided to encourage the publication of
research, scientic, scholarly works and books by faculty and staff members
aside from the self-fulllment the author gets for the publication of his work.
Scope of Publications
Nature of Publications National (Php) International (Php)
Research, scientic, scholarly
works, chapter of a book
25,000 50,000
Books 50,000 100,000
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a. Full-time faculty and staff of the university are eligible for the award/
s as contained in this implementing guidelines. The author/s must
identify themselves as faculty/staff of CLSU in the published material.
b. In the case of co-authorship, the award shall be divided equally among
the number of authors whether they be local or foreign. But only the
CLSU faculty will be given the incentive award.
c. Faculty/staff who receive lower cash from Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) or any government agency for the same article,
chapter or books shall be given an incentive equivalent to the difference
between the award given by the University and that given by CHED or
any other agency.
d. Sabbatical leave works shall qualify for this award.
e. Only articles published in journals listed in the Institute for Scientic
Information (ISI) database of selected journals will qualify for the
award.
f. For journal articles the following shall qualify:
i. Papers read in international conferences and posted in the web
ii. Articles published in newsletters or bulletins, provided these are
titles of journals listed in the ISI database.
iii. Conference proceedings provided the ISI journal is so titled
g. The internationally recognized book publishers include Oxford,
Cambridge, Macmillan, Blackwell, Routledge, Harcourt, Brace and Co.,
and Garland.
h. Authors of publications qualied for incentive are given their awards
not later than a year after the publications date.
i. A CLSU faculty/staff may be given the award as often as his/her
published work.
j. Should the publication be withdrawn or retracted later by the journal/
book publisher owing to valid reasons like plagiarism or some unethical
act or misinterpretation of data or ownership, the author(s) shall return
the full amount of the award, without prejudice to the application of
other university sanctions.
k. A faculty/staff who would like to apply for the award sends a copy of
the printed article, in the case of a journal article, or a copy of the
book to the VPAA.
l. Incentives will be provided by Income Generating Project (IGP) of the
University.
Article 189. Awards and Recognition in Research and Development
Section 1. Best R and D Papers. The best R and D papers in each sector during the
annual agency in-house review can be selected as a motivation and incentive to
researchers in recognition of their outstanding and notable accomplishments.
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A modest monetary incentive and a plaque of recognition should go with the
award. The criteria for the selection of best paper are as follows:
a. Relevance/Signicance of the project (45%)
(Potential contribution to countryside development whether social,
economic, ecological.etc.)
b. Organization of Papers (30%)
Comprehensiveness
Validity of approach and reliability/dependability of results
c. Presentation and Condence (25%)
Knowledge of the content of the paper (10%)
Clarity of presentation (5%)
Composure and presence of mind (5%)
Effective use of visual aid and other medium of presentation (5%)
TOTAL POINTS: 100%
Section 2. Best Poster. As an added feature in the annual agency in-house review, the
Best Poster can also be selected. It is open to all researchers of the university
engaged in research. The Board of Judges are selected from outside of the
University. Only one best poster may be selected among all competitors by the
Board of Judges based on the following criteria:
a. Technical Content (70%)
Signicance/relevance of ndings (50%)
Experimental organization; procedure or methods; resourcefulness of
researchers (20%)
b. Presentation (30%))
Attractiveness of poster (orderliness, neatness and good use of colors
and materials) (6%)
Appropriateness or volume of information for effective information
(6%)
Clarity in statement of purpose of work (hypothesis or problem)
(6%)
Logical order in presentation of methods and results (6%)
Effective use of graphics (photos, maps, graphs) to support and
supplement the text in terms of good blending, relevance and
contribution to ease interpretation (6%)
As a general guideline, the poster should be well-organized, concise,
self explanatory and attractive and should t in a 30 x 40 inches poster
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material. The information contained in the poster should include among
others: the title of research; name(s) of researchers; brief introduction;
objectives; methodology; results and discussion. The contents should be
readable from 2 meters distance. The researcher(s) should be stationed
in the poster competition area during the poster session to answer queries
from the Board of Judges and participants.
Article 190. Enhancing Research Capabilities of CLSU Students
Section 1. CLSU as an institution of higher learning gears its programs and activities
toward students welfare and well-being. This requires synchronization and
support activities from the major programs of the University, and among
its major programs are research, extension and training where research in
particular, is a primary concern.
Thus, the RET Ofce, in response to the call and its relentless efforts to
fully serve its beneciaries through various projects and approaches and attain
greater research impact, envision to initially provide the CLSU students three
major activities, namely:
a. Strengthening students awareness and capabilities in research through
seminars and on the spot contest;
b. Undergraduate and graduate thesis support; and,
c. Search for best undergraduate and graduate theses.
In general, these activities sought to further provide resources and services
with the aim of enhancing CLSU students research capabilities. In an effort to
sustain the research effort, aforementioned activities are being held annually.
Section 2. Undergraduate and Graduate Thesis Support. Students can be in his/her junior
year and his/her research can be part of big R and D programs and projects.
Financial or material supports are granted if funds are available.
Section 3. Objective. To strengthen students research capabilities by providing graduate
and undergraduate thesis nancial assistance.

Section 4. Criteria for Application. Graduate and undergraduate students of the University
with an approved thesis/dissertation outline can apply for thesis support.
Section 5. Guidelines for Availment are as follows:
a. The thesis should be in line with the existing research thrusts/priorities of
RET.
b. In case the thesis is not in line with the research thrusts of RET, the
following criteria will be considered:
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i. Importance to national development considering its social, economic
and environmental impact;
ii. Originality (done by the students themselves); and,
iii. Urgency in terms of the colleges needs.
c. The college research coordinator in consultation with the department
chairperson selects the entries for their corresponding colleges.
d. The thesis proposals are then submitted to the Research Ofce on or
before the following schedules:
i. August - thesis to be conducted during the second semester
ii. February - thesis to be conducted during the rst semester
e. Submitted proposals are then referred to the concerned divisions of
the Research Ofce for review. The research division chiefs designate a
research council to be composed of three members (Division Chief as
chairman and two members who are experts on the concerned eld as
members).
f. The Research management team together with the College Research
Coordinators nally review and approve the thesis to be funded.
g. Only two students per semester (one graduate and one undergraduate)
who are on the stage of conducting their theses could avail of the nancial
support.
h. Each student is entitled to a thesis support in the form of supplies and
materials with a maximum amount of P 5,000.00 per semester.
i. Upon approval, a written memorandum of agreement is signed by the
student, thesis adviser and the Director for Research.
j. After the completion of the research, students are required to submit two
(2) copies of the manuscript to the Research Ofce.
Article 191. Minimum Required Facilities
Section 1. Building and Laboratories. The infrastructure for each program will depend on
the nancial capability of the college/university. Ideally, each ofce including
the specialized R & D center should have its own building and research
laboratories to enable the researchers to conduct researches with the least
possible delay. In most cases however, research facilities within the college/
university are shared with the other college/units.
Section 2. Experimental Farms. A portion of the college/university reservation can be used
as experimental areas primarily for crop, shery and animal researches. These
experimental areas/farms must be well secured and the needed facilities (e.g.
engine, irrigation pump, hand tractors, sprayer, etc.) are provided. Preferably,
these experimental farms must be within the campus to be accessible to
faculty, research staff, and visitors of the university/ college.
Section 3. Techno-demonstration farms. Techno demo farms, inside or outside of the
college/university reservation should be available to showcase innovations and
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research breakthrough particularly in Agriculture. This enhances promotion of
new technologies and encourage wider adoption/utilization.
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Chapter 3
Utilization of RET Facilities
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Article 192. Operational Guidelines Regarding the Utilization of RET Facilities

Section 1. Use of Research Laboratories can be availed of by the following personnel
considering the procedures, to wit:
a. RET Staff/Personnel. A request form must be properly lled out by the
personnel intending to use the laboratory facilities subject to the approval
of the Director for Research in consultation with the laboratory in-charge.
b. University Faculty/Students
(1) Faculty members and students from other units are allowed to use
the laboratory facilities and experimental area upon recommendation
of the major adviser and approval of the Director for Research in
consultation with the laboratory in-charge.
(2) Undergraduate and graduate classes from other units may only be
allowed in the Research Laboratory upon request of the department
chairman subject to the approval of the Director for Research in
consultation with the laboratory in-charge.
(3) Students are not allowed to use any of the laboratory equipment
without the assistance/strict supervision of the laboratory in-charge.
(4) Students undertaking laboratory works are required to provide their
own chemical/reagents and other materials needed.
c. Non-CLSU Personnel Including CLARRDEC Member Institutions
(1) They are only allowed to use the laboratory facilities upon this request
of the head of the agency and approved by the University President
and VPRET.
(2) The use of any laboratory facility is only allowed with the supervision
of the laboratory in-charge.
Section 2. Laboratory Fees. The following are the fees for the use of the laboratories:
a. Soil and Plant Tissue Analysis
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(1) Analyses required for RET-implemented researches are free of
charge.
(2) Non-RET clienteles requesting for analysis are charged based on the
current approved cost of analysis. Costs are subject to change.
Physical Analysis of Soil Fee/Sample (P)
1. Bulk Density 250
2. Textural Analysis 450
Chemical Analysis Soil Plant
1. pH 250 ---
2. Organic Matter 450 ---
3. Total Nitrogen 450 450
Chemical Analysis Soil Plant
4. Phosphorus 450 450
5. Calcium 450 450
6. Magnesium 250 250
7. Moisture 250 ---
8. Potassium 450 450
9. Electrical Conductivity 250 250
b. Seed Storage Fee
(1) Storage request for RET produce is free of charge
(2) Seeds of any kind requested for storage by non-RET researchers are
charged at P0.50 pet kilo per month.
c. Mode of Payment
(1) Payment in cash is done through the University cashiers ofce by the
requisitioner. Requisitioner is required to present the original receipt
and submit photocopy of the same to the laboratory in-charge for
monitoring purposes.
Section 3. Others.
a. Users are required to sign in the logbook for re-use of any equipment in
the laboratory.
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b. Users are required to report to the laboratory in-charge immediately after
the completion of their work. The laboratory in-charge will in turn inspect
the equipment/instrument used.
c. Any breakage/damage of laboratory glasswares/facilities is the
responsibility of the user. The user should replace and repair the broken/
damage supplies, equipment and facilities.
d. No users are allowed to do their laboratory work beyond ofce hours and
during Saturdays and Sundays without the supervision of the laboratory
in-charge.
e. No equipment/instruments are allowed to be brought out from the
laboratory.
f. Users are required to observe cleanliness and orderliness within the
laboratory.
Section 4. Use of Experimental Area. Users are required to submit request letter on the
use of experimental area specifying the area needed and the duration of the
experiment. The request should be signed by the thesis advisers in the case of
students and project leaders for non-RET researchers and showed be approved
by the research Director. Users are requested to keep the area always clean
and in order.
Section 5. Training Support Services. Aside from training management, CLSU serves also
as a venue for international, national and local trainings as well as similar
activities. It is in this aspect that CLSU is providing training support services,
to wit:
a. Audio-visual services
b. Graphic arts and photographic services
c. Provisions of training halls
d. Computer services/secretariat services
e. Lodging services
f. Catering services
The management of the training halls, lodging and catering services is
attached to the Auxiliary Services Unit of the University because the income
derived from these is remitted to the University Cashier under Fund 163
(Revolving Fund). As such the income can be used as purchased of equipment,
improvement of facilities, and hiring of personnel who will provide
accommodation services to requesting organizations, groups or individual.
Section 6. Procedures in Availing Training Support Services. In availing services one has
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to abide by the procedures/rules set by the University and approved by the
Board of Regents.
a. General Rules
(1) Training Hall/Amphitheater/Lodging Facilities Reservation
i. Reservation of training hall/amphitheater/lodging places should
be made not later than 10 days before the conduct of the affair.
Tentative reservation should be conrmed three days after
reservation.
ii. To make reservations, applicants should ll-out three copies of the
reservation/application forms at the Training Ofce and submit
for approval to the Director for Training Ofce and submit for
approval to the Directors for Training or his/her representative.
iii. Training hall/amphitheater reservations are prioritize to the
following units/ agencies/ individuals from within and outside the
University as follows:
a) RET and components
b) Ofce of the University President and Vice-Presidents
c) University College/Unit
d) Faculty/staff and students organizations (GOs) or Non-
government organizations (NGOs)
e) Private individual(s)
iv. In case of damages to facilities due to carelessness, the
applicant user is held liable for the repair or replacement of
damaged facility/article.
v. Users of the Training hall/amphitheater are requested to
maintain cleanliness/orderliness in the hall.
vi. Requesting party/ies is/are advised to notify the Training
Ofce not later than ve days before the scheduled activity any
of postponement/ change in schedule to facilitate adjustment/
acceptance of other reservations.
The management has the right to cancel the reservation
if it is not conrmed in due time.
(2) Borrowing of Audio-visual (A-V) Equipment
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i. To avail of AV equipment/paraphernalia, applicants should ll-
out in duplicate copy a borrowers slip at the Training Ofce and
submit it for approval by the Training Director.
ii. Borrowers are to be served on a rst-come, rst-served basis;
hence it is advised that prospective users le reservation/
borrowers slip at least three days in advance.
iii. Upon agreement, the applicant/user of such equipment is held
liable in replacing or repairing equipment in case of breakdown/
damages/loss due to carelessness of user/participant based on
current/prevailing prices.
iv. Borrowed equipment is requested to be returned immediately
after use or the day when used during the night.
b. Training Hall/Lodging Fees and Audio-Visual Services. Payment of Fees is
applicable to:
(1) University/RET projects and/or activities with fund appropriations; and
will be paid thru transfer of funds
(2) Faculty/staff and student organizations
(3) Outside requesting parties such as the GOs/NGOs and private
individual(s)
Seminar/workshop/trainings conducted by any unit/colleges of the
University that are ofcial in nature are exempted from payment of fees.
Section 7. The Resource Speakers Pool. Since its organization, the Training Ofce has
offered numerous trainings. This has been possible because of support of
the CLSU management and Training Personnel established good personal
networks/smooth interpersonal relations with the faculty members of other
colleges/units of the University.
Faculty members of the University are tapped as resource persons in line
with their specialization.
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Chapter 4
Planning and Implementation of Training Programs
Article 193. Planning and Implementing a Training Program
Section 1. Planning Process
a. Training Needs Assessment (TNA)
In order to determine the training courses that may be offered,
the training needs of the personnel or organization are assessed. This is
done through personnel/organization meetings, brainstorming, feedbacks,
written requests and inquiries, checklist, summative evaluation results,
ofce calls and workshops.
b. The training ofce personnel prepare training proposals/designs based on
the needs of the target beneciaries and are endorsed by the VP-RET or
head of agency to funding institutions.
c. Proponents negotiate with funding agency.
d. Once approved for funding, proper authorities are informed like the
president, vice-president and directors. If necessary, MOA is signed
between the University and the funding agency.
Section 2. Implementing Process
a. Resource persons are tapped from different colleges of the university.
They are chosen based on their expertise.
b. The honorarium rates depend on the available budget as agreed upon
by the University and the funding agency. If this is not stipulated in the
memorandum of agreement, the COA approved rates are followed.
c. Training materials are prepared and compiled as a component of the
training kit. This will add credibility to the University if papers are prepared
in advance.
d. Resource persons are encouraged to use appropriate methods, media and
materials in the presentation of their topics.
e. Documentation of the training process is undertaken as this is very
necessary in the preparation of terminal reports and for future reference.
f. Evaluations during and after the training are components of any training
program/activity.
g. The reports are packaged properly for submission to all concerned within
the scheduled time.
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TITLE EIGHT
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Article 194. Program Implementing Guidelines and Procedures
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Section 1. The program implementing guidelines and procedures shall cover the operation
of the UBAP. Implementation of the foregoing including future amendment/s
and/or modication/s shall be subject to BOR approval as recommended by
AdCo, being the duly constituted policy formulating and recommending body
of the University on administrative matters (RA 8292).
Section 2. Program Operations.
a. The operation of Income Generating Projects (IGP) of the University shall
at all times be guided by the laws, rules and regulations promulgated and
implemented for the purpose.
b. For existing income generating projects, a more detailed yearly project
farm/plan and budget shall be prepared by the Project Manager, validated
by the concerned Director, attested and favorably recommended by the
VPBA and submitted to the University President for approval before it is
implemented.
c. In case of new project, a project proposal/or project feasibility study shall
be prepared by the proponent and submitted to the VPBA for deliberation
at the BDC and to the University President for further evaluation by the
Administrative Council who will favorably recommend the same, if found
feasible, to the BOR for approval.
d. A Project Manager shall be designated or appointed by the University
President upon the recommendation of the VPBA. Candidates may come
from a third party (VP, Dean or Director) recommendation or self-initiated
application. The self-initiated applicant faculty or staff members shall
submit a letter of intent to the VPBA. The VPBA shall make the initial
screening, evaluation and ranking before a recommendation is submitted
to the University President for approval.
e. Custom hiring of machinery and equipment shall only be allowed if
these are not available in the University. A request in this regard must
be approved by the Director and VPBA, copy furnished the University
President. However, only the University President is authorized to sign any
contract to this effect.
f. In case of critical project activity where there is labor shortage,
pooling of manpower from among the different UBAP projects shall be done
with the approval of the VPBA. Hiring of contractual labor is also allowed
under this situation upon the approval of the University President.
g. No Project Manager shall be assigned to more than one (1) project, except
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when there is no available expertise or individual interested to assume the
position.
h. As much as practicable, the Project Manager shall not engage in any similar
project/s inside and outside the University which are private in nature.
i. Record keeping shall be enforced to all Project Managers using the
prescribed forms.
j. A consolidated project report/statement of operation shall be submitted to
the Director and VPBA. For projects involving crop production, the report
has to be submitted at the end of the cropping period, whereas the reports
of all other projects should be submitted on a monthly basis.
k. Time of marketing and the choice of outlets shall be pre-determined in the
plan.
l. All products/services ready for sale are advertised in the bulletin board
of all units in the University and/or through the community TV channel, if
feasible.
m. CLSU faculty, staff and students are given the priority to buy the products
at competitive and discounted prices. Walk-in costumers (outsiders or
non-CLSU personnel and students) are also allowed to purchase products
of the Program but at commercial rates.
n. The prices of UBAP products and services are determined by the Project
Manager, Director and VPBA.
o. If a project incurs net losses not due to force majeure, the Project
Manager shall be made directly answerable by requiring that such losses
be covered rst from the current income before the overall project ROI for
the production year is computed.
p. All program personnel not belonging to the plantilla items under the
program shall be issued an appointment/designation. An academic faculty
participating in any entrepreneurship activity shall receive a corresponding
ETL based on the approved faculty workload guidelines.
Section 3. Prot Allocation and Incentive Scheme. The prot allocation and incentive
scheme of the program shall be based on all existing and applicable laws, rules
and regulations. The scheme is aimed at properly and judiciously allocating
and distributing all prots derived from the program as well as providing
appropriate and commensurate incentive to those who were involved (directly
and indirectly) in the program.
a. The BDC shall regularly (annually) review all existing, relevant and applicable
laws, rules and regulations pertaining to prot allocation and incentive
scheme involving IGPs and/or business undertakings implemented by
SUCs, and shall take note of all signicant provisions affecting the existing
prot allocation and incentive scheme of UBAP.
b. The BDC shall formulate new and/or amend existing prot allocation and
incentive scheme of the UBAP taking into consideration the results of
review as specied in the preceding paragraph. A public hearing involving
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the major stakeholders shall be conducted prior to the nalization of any
amendment or formulation of a new scheme.
c. Any new scheme formulated and/or amendment of a new incentive
scheme shall be submitted to the University President who shall in turn
present it to the AdCo for deliberation and only with AdCos favorable
recommendation shall it be forwarded to the BOR for approval prior to its
actual implementation.
d. In the absence of a BOR approved prot allocation and incentive scheme,
allocation of prot and distribution of incentives shall be based on the
pertinent provisions of NBC 331-A. however, the BDC through the VPBA
may opt to recommend the deferment of incentive distribution until a
scheme is approved by the BOR for implementation.
Section 4. Monitoring and Evaluation.

a. An effective control system shall be developed in order to ensure smooth
operation and implementation of projects.
b. All projects shall prepare a project/farm plan and budget at the start of
the production year as a basis for monitoring and evaluation. No purchase
request shall be processed at any instance without an approved project/
farm plan and budget.
c. Aside from good record keeping, this shall include timely submission of
reports and periodic monitoring and evaluation.
d. Consolidated project statement including inventory of stocks shall be
prepared and submitted by the Project Manager to the Director and the
VPBA. The frequency of submission depends on the nature of the project.
For Crops projects, the Project Manager submits every end of the season,
while for others the report is submitted every six (6) months.
e. Monthly reconciliation of data on income and expenses shall be done by
the Project Manager with the Accounting Ofce and UBAP Ofce.
f. Marketing of produce shall be done at designated places or at the project
site but with corresponding sales invoices or ofcial receipts issued to
customers.
g. A regular meeting of the Project Manager and project laborers with the
Director shall be conducted.
h. Directors and Project Managers who availed of cash advances shall
record their transactions in a cash book and make it available for COA
representatives monthly checking.
i. A performance evaluation of the Program shall be conducted at each
production year which may be done inside or outside the University.
j. During the annual performance review of the Program, Project Analysts
and critics shall be invited to make an honest evaluation of the program
and the specic projects.
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Section 5. Marketing and Disposal of Products.
a. The CLSU faculty staff and students shall have the priority to buy the
products.
b. Socialized pricing may be used for identied commodities, such as rice,
and the prices shall be determined by the BDC, submitted to the University
President and presented to the AdCo for deliberation and recommended to
the BOR for approval prior to implementation.
c. Reselling of products purchased under the socialized pricing scheme is
strictly prohibited.
d. Products are graded by size (eggs, sh, fruits) and by type (slaughter,
breeder, weaning).
e. Marketing and disposal of products may be done at the project site where
the Project Manager issues the sales invoice and gate pass. It could be
done through contract selling, wholesale and retail.
f. The payment is preferably on cash basis, or through salary deduction for
faculty and staff members with take home pay of at least P2,000.00 per
month.
g. The Marketing Analyst shall collect market data for use in decision making
of the Project Managers. Fund may be allocated to support student
research for this purpose.
h. The Marketing Analyst shall conduct periodic consultation with the Project
Managers regarding market situation and outlook.
Section 6. Financial Management.
a. Initial capitalization of a project under the UBAP shall come from the
revolving fund.
b. An SUC like CLSU may enter into a joint venture arrangement with private
businesses as stipulated in RA 8292.
c. Income generated by the Program shall be deposited under the revolving
fund (Fund 161 and/or Fund 164).
d. Each IGP shall have its own account code at the Accounting Ofce.
e. The VPBA, Directors and selected Project Managers shall be bonded to
enable them to get cash advances.
f. Funds for emergency purchases shall be drawn from the cash advances of
the Project Manager and Director.
g. A capital decient project may borrow from a viable project with the
consent of the concerned Project Manager and approval of the Director
and VPBA.
h. Cash accounting shall be followed in the preparation of income statement.
Accrual method shall be used for management decision purposes.
i. The ofcial income statement as the basis of calculating incentives/ prot
shall be prepared by the Accounting Ofce, duly approved by the University
President and audited by the resident COA representative.
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j. The nancial statements to be prepared to determine projects viability, in
addition to the income statement, are cash ow and balance sheet.
k. Financial and economic analyses shall be done for each project by the
designated Project Analyst with the assistance of the Project Manager.
l. Technical and nancial ratios shall be calculated for each project such as
yield per hectare, cost per dozen eggs, break-even yield, break-even price,
return on investment, return on total expenses, etc.
m. The allocation of the net prot shall follow the guidelines approved by the
BOR.
n. Disbursement of project funds shall be controlled by the Project Manager,
Director, VPBA, Budget Ofcer and Accountant.
Section 7. General Guidelines: Utilization of UBAP Projects for Instruction
a. The Department Chair shall inform in advance the UBAP Director as to
the number of students who will undertake actual project operations and
starting date in elding the students.
b. The projects assigned to students shall be managed by a team composed
of the Project Manager, faculty teaching the course, and the students.
c. The students and the university shall share with the net prot (70% for
the students, 30% for the University through the UBAP).
d. The UBAP shall advance the production inputs as student loan, to be
liquidated at the end of the production period and after the products are
sold.
e. The students shall prepare a statement of operation, based on project
records, at the end of production period.
f. The Project Manager and faculty member shall prepare more detailed
guidelines for the students to follow in the project operation.
Section 8. Guidelines for the Utilization of UBAP Projects for Research
a. The research proponent shall submit a request, together with the approved
proposal, to the VPBA.
b. If approved, the UBAP shall allocate the needed space, facilities, and
stocks.
c. Approved faculty researches with adequate funding shall not be nanced
by the UBAP, except in special cases and arrangements.
d. Student researches requesting for funding from the UBAP shall be endorsed
by the adviser to the VPBA, together with a copy of the proposal.
e. Rentals shall be paid by the faculty/student researchers for utilizing UBAP
project facilities, machineries and equipment.
f. Animal stocks, seeds and seedlings needed for faculty research shall be
sold to the researchers, paid upon disposal of the produce or at the end of
the research project.
g. Project supplies and inputs used by student researchers shall be reimbursed
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upon disposal of the products.
h. The researcher shall keep records of supplies and inputs utilized in the
conduct of the research, with the supervision of the adviser and Project
Manager.
i. A nancial statement duly approved by the adviser or study leader and
Project Manager shall be made and submitted to the UBAP.
j. A copy of the manuscript whenever possible shall be submitted to the
UBAP.
k. Net prot realized in the conduct of the faculty research shall be shared
equally by the Research Ofce and the UBAP, after deducting the cost
(applicable rental) which shall be recognized as income of the concerned
project together with the UBAP share on the net prot.
l. Production/ output of the students shall be marketed by the student,
Project Manager and adviser based on UBAP guidelines.
m. Any net prot realized in the conduct of student research shall accrue to
the project where it is conducted.
Article 195. Project Implementing Guidelines, Procedures and Practices
Section 1. The UBAP shall establish and implement specic guidelines subject to BOR
approval.
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BOOK III
THE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
TITLE NINE
ACADEMIC POLICIES
1
Chapter 1
COVERAGE
Article 196. General Provisions
Section 1. The academic policies and guidelines prescribed under this title shall apply to
all the Colleges and Academic Institutes of the University.
Section 2. The academic policies and guidelines governing the offering of the secondary
curricular programs in the University shall be those promulgated by the
Commission on Higher Education, the Department of Education, and other
applicable rules and regulations adopted by the University, including those
provided in this Code.
Section 3. The academic policies and guidelines for courses taken under the Expanded
Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) shall
be those promulgated by the Commission on Higher Education and other
applicable rules and regulations adopted by the University for the offering of
this program.
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Chapter 2
ACADEMIC CALENDAR, SCHEDULE AND SIZE OF CLASSES
Article 197. Academic Calendar
Section 1. The academic calendar for the year shall be prepared on the basis of the calendar
issued by the Commission on Higher Education. The general framework
of the academic calendar shall be prepared by the Ofce of Admission and
authorized/approved of the Academic Council upon recommendation of the
Council of Deans.
Section 2. The academic year shall be composed of two semesters of not less than 18
weeks each and a summer term of six weeks. The school days shall include
examination days and class days which may be suspended due to natural or
man-made causes.
Section 3. Unless provided, the rst semester shall start in June, the second semester in
November, and the summer classes in April.
Section 4. In addition to the national and regional/local legal holidays, the University shall
also observe its Foundation Day every 12th of April. Graduation days in the
collegiate level shall also be considered as special holidays.
Article 198. Schedule of Classes
Section 1. The schedule of classes for the College/Institute shall be prepared and issued
by the College/Unit Registrar in consultation with the concerned Department
Chairs and College Deans. For service courses or subjects handled by other
college/unit for the curricular offering of the College, the schedule of classes
shall be set in coordination with the concerned Registrars.
Section 2. Copy of the schedule of classes shall be furnished the other college/unit
handling service courses for the College, the Ofce of Admissions, and the
Ofce of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Section 3. Classes for all programs start on the rst day of the academic term.
Section 4. For the undergraduate programs, the classes shall be scheduled during regular
school hours, from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., during weekdays.
Section 5. Classes for the National Service Training Program shall be conducted during
Saturday mornings.
Section 6. For the graduate programs, classes shall be scheduled, as far as practicable,
during regular school hours at daytime and in consideration of available
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facilities and/or professors.
Section 7. No scheduled class shall be abolished after the last day of late registration
except for valid reason and provided, further, that the students enrolled in the
class are not prejudiced.
Article 199. Class Size
Section 1. The standard class size shall be as follows:
a. Lecture/ Recitation 50 students
b. Laboratory 25 students
Section 2. Additional class/section may be opened subject to all the following
conditions:
a. At least thirty (30) students may petition for general basic courses, and at
least fteen (15) for major courses;
b. An instructor with the appropriate expertise is available;
c. The required number of students needed for the opening of both basic and
major courses, however, may be waived for graduating students or those
students who are scheduled to enroll in Practice Teaching/Apprenticeship/
Field Practice in the succeeding semester;
d. The application for petition should be made using the prescribed form
which may be obtained from the Ofce of the Vice President for Academic
Affairs; and,
e. Request shall be recommended by the Department Chairperson and
approved by the Dean.
Section 3. The preceding sections on class size shall not apply to undergraduate/graduate
programs with a small enrollment, for graduating classes, and such other
classes as may be authorized by the Vice President for Academic Affairs upon
recommendation of the Dean.
Section 4. No graduate class shall be opened unless there are at least three (3) students.
However, a section with only one student may be opened provided that the
subject is the only one remaining as shown in the students approved study
program.

Section 5. No class shall be divided into sections to suit the personal convenience or to
increase the teaching load of the individual instructor/professor.
Section 6. The University/College may limit its enrollment, if reasonably necessary, subject
to the approval of the President.
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Chapter 3
DISMISSAL OF CLASSES, SUSPENSION OF CLASSES,
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE AND CONSULTATION HOURS
Article 200. Dismissal of Classes
Section 1. The instructor/professor is expected to dismiss his/her class 10 minutes before
the prescribed time.
Section 2. If the instructor/professor is late for class, students should not leave the
classroom until the rst quarter fraction of the scheduled class time has
passed.
Section 3. Classes may only be dismissed by the Dean with prior authorization from the
President or his duly authorized representative, except in unusual cases in
which case report thereon shall be submitted immediately to the President
through the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Article 201. Suspension of Classes
Section 1. Classes shall be automatically suspended when the appropriate Storm Warning
Signal necessitating the suspension of classes is raised by PAGASA.

Section 2. Classes may be suspended during College/University-wide activity/ event
that require attendance of the faculty and/or students upon the order of the
University President or his duly authorized representative.
Section 3. Classes shall be automatically suspended upon the decision made by proper
government authorities.
Section 4. No class shall be suspended for any reason other than those provided in the
preceding three sections unless authorized by the University President or his
duly authorized representative.
Article 202. Change of Schedule
Section 1. No change in the ofcial class schedule shall be allowed, nor shall the
instructors/professors meet their students for class or term/nal examination
except at the ofcially designated time and place, unless for a valid reason
and without prejudice to the students enrolled in the class. Request to change
the class schedule shall be made by the instructor/professor not later than
the last day for adding of subjects. It shall be recommended for approval
by the concerned Department Chair and approved by the Dean. Copy of
the approved request shall be provided the Ofce of the Vice President for
Academic Affairs and the Ofce of Admission.
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Section 2. No instructor/professor shall meet his/her students for a special/make-up class
except when expressly authorized by the Dean concerned.
Article 203. Consultation Hours
Section 1. The instructor/professor shall allot a total of 2 hours per week for consultation
hours.
Section 2. The schedule of consultation hours shall be prepared by the instructor/
professor and disseminated to his/her students upon the recommendation of
his/her Department Chair and approval of the Dean concerned, not later than
the last day for adding.
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Chapter 4
ADMISSION
Article 204. New/Beginning Freshman Students
Section 1. Students shall be accepted regardless of age, sex, nationality, religious beliefs,
socio-economic status, political afliations or physical disabilities.

Section 2. Students must meet all the prescribed admission requirements of the University/
College
a. Must qualify in the University Admission Test (CLSU-CAT);
b. Must qualify in the physical or health examination conducted by the
University physician;
c. Must have complete and valid credentials:
(1) Form 138 or 4th year high school report card or equivalent
(2) Copy of birth certicate
(3) Two 2x2 colored ID pictures;
d. Must present a duly accomplished application form; and,
e. Others, as may be prescribed by the concerned College.
Section 3. Students must pledge to abide by and comply with all the rules and regulations
of the University/College.
Section 4. New/Beginning freshman students are not accepted during the Second
Semester or Summer Term.
Section 5. Students must not have enrolled in any academic or college subject/s prior to
their enrollment as beginning freshman, otherwise they shall be classied as
transferees.
Section 6. Students enrolled in vocational courses or those not leading to a degree
program are admitted as beginning freshmen.
Article 205. Transferees
Section 1. Applicants must meet all the prescribed admission requirements of the
University and the concerned College.
a. Must qualify in the CLSU-CAT if at least 36 credit units of college courses
have not yet been completed;
b. Must have complete and valid credentials:
(1) Copy of birth certicate
(2) Two, 2x2 colored ID pictures
(3) Certicate of good moral character
(4) Certicate of honorable dismissal/ transfer credential
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(5) Copy of grades signed by the Registrar or ofcial transcript of records;
c. Must qualify in the physical and health examination conducted by the
University physician;
d. Must present a duly accomplished application form; and,
e. Others, as prescribed by the concerned College.
Section 2. Applicants must not have more than 25% failure in all units taken during the
last semester.
Section 3. Only students who have enrolled in any course leading to a degree program
are admitted as transferees.
Section 4. Transferees from SUC institutions shall be admitted and treated as regular
students in accordance with the existing policies of the University/College.
Section 5. Ofcial Transcript of Records (OTR) shall be submitted prior to admission for
the following semester: otherwise, enrollment will not be permitted.
Section 6. Transferees must pledge to abide by and comply with all the rules and
regulations of the University/College.
Section 7. Admission of transferee is subject to availability of slot
Section 8. Admission of transferee is recommended by the concerned Department/
College.
Section 9. Transferees must comply with the provisions on accreditation/validation of
courses.
Article 206. Foreign Students
Section 1. Applicants must meet all the prescribed admission requirements of the
University/ College and the course applied for:
a. Must qualify in the University/ College Admission Test;
b. Must have complete and valid credentials:
(1) Copy of birth certicate
(2) Two 2x2: colored ID pictures
(3) Certicate of completion of a secondary curriculum
(4) Original transcript of records
(5) Personal history statement
(6) Afdavit of support
(7) Alien certicate of registration (ACR)
(8) Student visa
(9) Certicate of Prociency in English issued by the CLSU Department
of English and Humanities for a fee, for students who come from
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countries where English is not the medium of instruction
(10) Security clearance from his/her embassy;
c. Must pay a non-refundable application fee;
d. Must qualify in the physical or health examination conducted by the
University Physician;
e. Must present an approved application for admission; and,
f. Others, as prescribed by the concerned College.
Section 2. Applicants must meet all the prescribed requirements by the Department of
Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) and
the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
Section 3. A foreign student may be admitted based on availability of slot in the course
applied for.
Section 4. He/she must pledge to abide by and comply with all the rules and regulations
of the University/College
Article 207. Cross Enrollees
Section 1. Student of other institution may wish to cross enroll in CLSU for subject(s)
needed for his/her graduation.
Section 2. Cross-enrollee must present a cross registration permit from the Registrar
of his/her mother institution specifying the total number of units and the
subject(s) to be cross enrolled.
Section 3. He/She must qualify in the physical or health examination conducted by the
University physician.
Section 4. He/She must present a certicate of good moral character.
Section 5. Admission is subject to the availability of slot for the subject(s) being cross-
enrolled.
Section 6. He/She must pledge to abide by and comply with all the rules and regulations
of the University/College
Section 7. Student from other institution may be allowed to cross-enroll within the
registration period only.
Article 208. Audit Students
Section 1. An audit student is one who is not earning credits for his/her work.
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Section 2. Admission shall be approved by the Dean of the Ofce of Admission upon the
recommendation of the Dean of the college concerned.
Section 3. He/She shall not be allowed to enroll for more than nine units per semester or
to register for more than two years, except by special permission of the Dean
of the concerned college.
Section 4. At the end of the semester, his/her work is reported as Satisfactory or
Unsatisfactory since subjects taken are non-credited.
Section 5. He/She must sign an agreement waiving his/her right to receive and to demand
credit for the work done.
Section 6. He/she must have complete and valid credentials:
a. Duly accomplished application form;
b. Ofcial transcript of records;
c. Two 2x2 colored ID picture;
d. Physical/Health examination certicate issued by the University physician
and showing that the applicant is not suffering from a dangerous
communicable disease or physically unt; and
e. Written permission from the Dean of the concerned college.
Section 7. He/She must pledge to abide by and comply with all the rules and regulations
of the University/College.
Article 209. Returning Students
Section 1. A returning student is one who is not enrolled in the University in the preceding
semester/s.
Section 2. Admission of a returning student is dependent on his/her previous scholastic
standing.
Section 3. He/She must qualify in the physical/health examination administered by the
University.
Section 4. He/She must pledge to abide by and comply with all the rules and regulations
of the University/College.
Article 210. Student Shifter
Section 1. A student shifter is one who wishes to shift or transfer to another curriculum
in the University.
Section 2. He/She must meet the admission requirements for that curriculum.
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Section 3. The request to change curricular program should be made by using the prescribed
form. This should be recommended for approval by the concerned College
Registrars and Department Chairpersons, and presented for approval of the
concerned Deans.
Section 4. He/She must pledge to abide by and comply with all the rules and regulations
of the University/College.
Article 211. Non-degree Students
Section 1. A degree holder or undergraduate student who is not currently enrolled in
any other institution of higher learning may be allowed to take credit courses,
provided that, he/she satises the admission requirements of the concerned
college.
a. He/She must have complete and valid credentials:
(1) Ofcial transcript of records
(2) Two 2x2 colored ID picture
(3) Physical/ Health examination certicate issued by the University
physician and showing that the applicant is not suffering from a
dangerous communicable disease or physically unt
(4) Copy of birth certicate
(5) Certicate of good moral character;
b. Must present a duly accomplished application form; and,
c. Others, as prescribed by the College.
Section 2. He/She shall not be allowed to enroll for more than nine units per semester, or
to register for more than two years, except with permission from the Dean of
the concerned college.
Section 3. A non-degree student is not a prospective candidate for graduation for any
degree in the University since he/she does not have any organized program of
study to follow.
Section 4. His/Her admission is approved by the Dean of the Ofce of Admission upon
recommendation by the Dean of the concerned college.
Section 5. He/She must pledge to abide by and comply with all the rules and regulations
of the University/College.
Article 212. Students in Short- Term Course

Section 1. For Special Course, applicant must present certicate of graduation from
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Section 2. For Agricultural Mechanics Course, applicant must present certicate of
graduation from high school.
Section 3. He/she must have complete and valid credentials:
a. Copy of birth certicate;
b. Two 2x2 colored ID pictures;
c. Duly accomplished application form;
d. Physical/Health examination certicate issued by the University physician
and showing that the applicant is not suffering from a dangerous
communicable disease or physically unt; and
e. Certicate of good moral character.
Section 4. He/She must pledge to abide by and comply with all the rules and regulations
of the University/College.
Article 213. Admission Requirements by College/Curriculum

Section 1. Incoming second year students, except those enrolled in the BS Agriculture,
BS Agribusiness, the BS Hotel and Restaurant Management, the BS Food
Technology, the BS Business Administration, the BS Biology and the BS
Chemistry courses, shall seek admission to the college/curriculum of their
choice and must comply with the specied requirements.

Section 2. College of Agriculture
a. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
(1) Duly accomplished application form
(2) Must pass the CLSU College Admission Examination
(3) Admission to Major Field of Specialization
i. For Agri-Management, Crop Science, Crop Protection, and
Soil Science majors; must pass an interview conducted by the
department screening committee.
ii. For Animal Science majors; qualifying examination administered
by the department
b. Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness
(1) Duly accomplished application form
(2) Must pass the College Admission Test (CLSU-CAT)
(3) At least 80% grade in High School Mathematics and English
(4) Transferees and shifters should have a grade point average (GPA) of
2.50 or better and grade of at least 2.25 in English 100 and Mathematics
100
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Section 3. College of Arts and Sciences
a. Bachelor of Arts in Development Communication
(1) Duly accomplished application form
(2) GPA of 2.50 in all communication subjects (English and Filipino)
(3) Must qualify in an interview and aptitude examination conducted by
the Department
b. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
(1) A passing grade in Psychology 100
(2) GPA of 2.25 or better
(3) Must qualify in an interview conducted by the Department
c. Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
(1) Duly accomplished application form
(2) GPA of 2.50 in the rst year curricular program, with no failing grade
in any social science subjects
(3) Must qualify in an interview conducted by the Department
d. Bachelor of Science in Biology
(1) Must qualify in the CLSU College Admission Test (CLSU-CAT)
(2) Must have a high school grade point average of 80% or better
(3) Must qualify in an interview and entrance examination by the
Department
e. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
(1) Must qualify in the CLSU College Admission Test (CLSU-CAT)
(2) Must have a high school grade point average of at least 80%
(3) Must qualify in an interview and examination conducted by the
Department
(4) Transferees may be accepted provided they satisfy the following
requirements:
i. No failing grade
ii. Must have a GPA of 2.50 or better with grades in CHEM 100,
CHEM 200, MATH 100 and MATH 105 not lower than 2.50
iii. Must pass the interview conducted by the Department Screening
Committee
f. Bachelor of Science in Statistics
(1) Duly accomplished application form
(2) Must have satised the general education course requirements in
science offered during the rst year
(3) GPA of 2.50 or better during the rst year with grades in College
Algebra, Plane Trigonometry, and General Chemistry not lower than
2.50
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(4) Must qualify in an interview to be conducted by the Department
Evaluation Committee
Section 4. College of Business Administration and Accountancy
a. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
(1) Must belong to the top 200 in the CLSU -CAT whose rst priority course
as indicated in the application for CAT is BS Business Administration or
BS Accountancy
(2) GPA of at least 80% in 4th year high school for applicants coming from
schools with secondary science curriculum and 85% for all other high
schools
(3) Must qualify in the college interview
b. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology (BSAT)
At most ninety (90) students among the applicants who have (1) passed
the basic accounting qualifying examinations and (2) satised the grade
point requirements will be ranked and admitted to the program.
(1) The Basic Accounting Qualifying Examinations (50%)
i. Must be an incoming CBAA sophomore student who have
completed all the subjects in the rst curricular year with a GPA of
2.50 or better, as certied by the college registrar;
ii. Have passing grade in all subjects up at the time of application
except for PE, ROTC and NSTP of which grade of 4.00 or INC is
acceptable;
iii. Have grade of at least 2.50 each in ACC 100 and ACC 105;
iv. Examination covering Fundamentals of Accounting Part 1 and
Fundamentals of Accounting Part 2 will be conducted immediately
after the second semester of the rst curricular year. All applicants
must comply rst the grade requirements as enumerated.
v. Results of the examination shall have the following equivalent
percentage:
a) ACC 100 (Fund of Acctg 1) 25%
b) ACC 105 (Fund of Acctg 2) 25%
Total 50%
(2) Grade Point Requirements
i. Equivalent percentage will be assigned to each subject cluster
taken up by the student as follows:
a) ACC 100 and ACC 105 25%
b) Business subjects 15%
c) General education subjects 10%
Total 50%
(3) Manner of Ranking
i. Based on Items (1) and (2), examinee shall be ranked from the
highest to the lowest, and those belonging to the rst ninety (90)
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shall qualify for admission to the Accountancy Program.
ii. Summary of evaluation is as follows:
a) Basic Qualifying Examinations 50%
b) Grade Point Requirements 50%
Total 100%
(4) In case of tie in 90th slot, selection will be based on the following:
i. The applicant who has obtained the higher raw score in the
qualifying examination among those contending for the slot will
be selected; and
ii. In case of further tie, the applicants concerned will undertake an
oral examination conducted by a committee headed by the Chair
of the Department of Accountancy with the Head of Accounting
Section and a Senior CBAA Faculty as members. Applicant with the
highest score in the oral examination will be selected.
c. Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
All BS Accounting Technology (BSAT) graduates who have satised
the grade point requirements will advance to the BSAc Program:
(1) A grade point average of at least 2.75 upon graduation from the BSAT
program.
(2) No failing grade in the following subjects:
i. Accounting and Finance
ii. Business Law and Taxation
iii. Mathematics and Statistics
iv. Information Technology
v. English
vi. Economics, Management and Marketing

Section 5. College of Education
a. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension Education none
b. Bachelor of Elementary Education
(1) Duly accomplished application form
(2) High school general average of 80% or better
(3) Must pass the personality and teaching aptitude test and an interview
conducted by a committee appointed by the Dean
c. Bachelor of Secondary Education
(1) Duly accomplished application form
(2) High school general average of 80% or better
(3) Must pass the personality and teaching aptitude test and an interview
conducted by a committee appointed by the Dean
(4) For Biology, Chemistry, Filipino and Mathematics majors: an average
grade of 2.50 or better in all basic subjects related to the eld
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(5) For English majors, an average grade of 2.00 or better in English
courses taken during rst year; however, if the student fails to meet
the average grade requirement of 2.00 but not lower than 2.25:
he/she can be admitted as a probationary student for one (1)
semester
(6) A probationary student must obtain an average grade of 2.25 or better
in the rst two English major subjects he/she took at the College of
Education
(7) He/She may apply for a change of status from probationary to
regular student as an English major student through the Department
Chairperson if he/she meets the requirements. The Department Chair
recommends the change of status to the College of Education Dean
for approval.
Section 6. College of Engineering
a. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
(1) No failing grade in the rst year
(2) Grade of 2.50 or better in College Algebra, Plane Trigonometry
(3) Must pass the qualifying interview in the Department
b. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
(1) No failing grade in the rst year
(2) Grade of 2.50 or better in College Algebra, Plane Trigonometry
(3) Must pass the qualifying interview in the Department
d. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
(1) Must pass the interview conducted by the Department
(2) GPA of 2.25 or better with grade not lower than 2.25 in computer
course
(3) Applicant who fails to satisfy the grade requirements but whose record,
in the opinion of the screening committee shows some promise will be
admitted as a probationary student for one (1) semester
i. A probationary student must obtain no failing grades in all subjects
he/she takes during the probationary period
ii. He/She may apply for a change of status from probationary to
regular student through the Department Chair if he/she meets the
requirements. The Department Chair recommends the change of
status to the College of Engineering Dean for approval.
(4) Admission to the program will be limited to 2 sections per academic year
Section 7. College of Fisheries
a. Bachelor of Science in Fisheries
(1) Must pass Botany 100 and Zoology 100
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Section 8. College of Home Science and Industry
a. Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
(1) Must pass the CLSU College Admission Test
(2) Fourth year high school general average of 80% or better
(3) Duly accomplished application form
(4) Must qualify in an interview by the College
b. Bachelor of Science in Textile and Garment Technology
(1) Duly accomplished application form
(2) Must qualify and an interview by the Department Chair or Registration
Adviser
(3) Must not be in the warning status
c. Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
(1) Duly accomplished application form
(2) Must pass the CLSU College Admission Test
(3) Must pass an interview by the Department Chair or Registration
Adviser
(4) Must have passed CHEM 100, CHEM 200, MATH 100, MATH 105, BOT
100 and ZOO 100
Section 9. College of Veterinary Science and Medicine
a. Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry
(1) GPA of 2.25 or better
(2) Must qualify in the College Admission Test
(3) Must qualify in an interview conducted by the college admission
committee
(4) Duly accomplished application form
b. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
(1) Must qualify in the National Veterinary Admission Test (NVAT)
Article 214. Admission Requirements in the Graduate Program
Section 1. Applicants must have a bachelors degree from a recognized institution for those
who wish to pursue a masters degree, and a masters degree or its equivalent
to pursue a doctoral degree.
Section 2. Admission Requirements in the Institute of Graduate Studies. An applicant must
submit the following to the Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies:
a. Duly accomplished application forms for admission
b. Applicants shall submit original or authenticated transcript of records. The
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applicants undergraduate GPA must not be lower than 2.00 if they apply
for a masters degree and a GPA from their masters degree of at least 1.75
if they apply for a doctoral degree
c. Applicants whose GPA is lower than what is required may be admitted on
probationary status through the recommendation of the Department Chair
and approval of the Dean after a thorough review of the applicants other
qualications for graduate work
d. Two letters of recommendation from former professors or supervisors
e. A certicate of English Prociency or TOEFL for a foreign-student applicant;
Filipino applicants and those coming from countries where English is the
medium of instruction are exempted from this requirement. Students
coming from countries where English is not the medium of instruction
must take an English prociency examination to be administered by the
Department of English and Humanities, Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS).
If the students fail, they will be allowed to enroll only 6 units during the
rst semester plus an intensive English course. Unless certied, they are
not allowed to enroll the 9 unit regular load in the subsequent semester
f. Study permit issued by the Department of Foreign affairs in the case of
foreign students
g. Applications should be received by the ofce on or before the deadline set
by the IGS.
Section 2. Admission Requirements in the Open University. An applicant must submit the
following to the Open University through the OU Registrar:
a. Duly accomplished application forms for admission.
b. Original or authenticated transcript of records showing a grade point average
(GPA) of at least 2.00 and 1.75, or their equivalents in bachelors degree/
post-baccalaureate and masters courses, respectively. An applicant with
GPA below the required minimum may be admitted on probationary status
upon the recommendation of the Department Chairperson concerned and
with the concurrence of the OU Dean after a thorough review of his/her
ability to pursue graduate work.
c. Two letters of recommendation from his/her former professors and/or
current supervisors.
d. Certicate of English Prociency. A foreigner whose native language is not
English should pass an English prociency examination to be administered
by the CLSU Language Center or show proof of satisfactory rating in a test
of English as a foreign language.
e. Study permit issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines
if the applicant is a foreign national.
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Article 215. Admission Procedures in the Graduate Program
Section 1. Admission Procedures in the Institute of Graduate Studies.
a. Applicant writes a letter of application to the IGS Dean.
b. An applicant lls out CLSU-IGS forms 1 and 2 for Filipino, and CLSU-IGS
forms 1, 2, and 3 for foreign students and to submit the same with all the
requirements to the IGS Dean.
c. The dean forwards the applicants papers to the Department Chair
concerned for evaluation and recommendation.
d. Applicants are notied of the status of their application. They shall be
admitted only to the program in which they were evaluated. If they
want to change their program, they are required to go through the entire
process of application again.
e. Once admitted, an applicant may register.
Section 1. Admission Procedures in the Open University.
a. An applicant who is a Filipino shall accomplish and submit to the OU
Registrar OU Forms 1 & 2 and for a foreign national, accomplish and
submit OU Forms 1, 2, & 3 together with two copies of his/her most recent
2x2 color pictures.
b. The Department Chairperson concerned evaluates the applicants records
and recommends to the OU Dean the acceptance of the applicant to the
program.
c. The applicant is notied by the OU Dean of the status of his/her application
to the program he/she desires to pursue. In case of change of program to
be pursued, the applicant is required to go through the entire application
process.
d. An applicant who is recommended for admission by the Department
Chairperson concerned and whose application is approved by the OU Dean
qualies for registration. A system of on-line registration will be developed
and adopted.
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Chapter 5
REGISTRATION
Article 216. General Policies
Section 1. Registration of all students, except those in Special Course shall be on the
regular registration period indicated in the academic calendar.
Section 2. Admission slip is required as credential for enrolment.
Section 3. A student is considered ofcially enrolled when he/she has paid his/her tuition
and other fees and submitted his/her registration form to the Registrar.
Section 4. A student must be ofcially registered in order to receive credit for course
work.
Section 5. A student is not allowed to enroll simultaneously in more than one degree
program during his/her stay in the University.
Section 6. Rules in sequencing of subjects (prerequisites) in the curriculum must be
followed strictly during enrolment.
Section 7. Late registration is permitted within the late registration period set in the
academic calendar.
Section 8. Late Registration. Late registrants will undergo the regular procedure of
enrollment and will be charged a late registration fee, except if late registration
is due to any of the following:
a. Interruption of regular transportation due to natural calamities like
typhoon, ood and earthquake, or military operations.
b. Accidents while in transit that need immediate hospitalization. Medical
certicate or an afdavit by the student stating the cause of late registration
must be attached to the application for exemption.
c. Emergencies at home like death of immediate members of the family
(father, mother, brother, sister). The corresponding death certicate
issued by the Local Civil Registrar must be attached to the application for
exemption.
Section 9. Procedure in ling of application for exemption from the payment of late
registration fee:
a. Secure an application form from the Ofce of Admission.
b. Accomplish the application form and attach all needed supporting
papers.
c. Present the application with all attachments to the Ofce of Admission for
appropriate action.
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Article 217. National Service Training Program (NSTP)

Section 1. NSTP refers to the program aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defense
preparedness in the youth, by developing the ethics of service and patriotism
while undergoing training in any of the three (3) program components,
specically designed to enhance the youths active contribution to the general
welfare.
Section 2. All students, male and female, enrolled in any baccalaureate and in at least
two (2) year technical-vocational or associate course, are required to complete
one (1) NSTP component of their choice.
Section 3. The NSTP shall have the following components which the students can choose
from:
a. Reserve Ofcers Training Corps (ROTC)
b. Literacy Training Service (LTS)
c. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
Section 4. Each of the NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period of
two (2) semesters. It shall be credited for three (3) units per semester, for
fty four (54) to ninety (90) training hours per semester.
Section 5. No fee shall be collected for any of the NSTP component except basic tuition
fees which should not be more than fty percent (50%) of the charges of the
University per academic unit.
Article 218. Academic Load in the Undergraduate Program
Section 1. One academic unit of credit is equivalent to one-hour class lecture, discussion,
seminar, recitation, quiz or combination of these forms. Each two- and-a-half
to three-hour period of laboratory or eldwork is credited as one unit.
Section 2. The total number of units a student may register shall be in accordance with
the curricular program the student is enrolled in.
Section 3. During Summer Term, a student may register for a maximum of nine (9)
units, except for graduating students who shall be allowed a higher load not
exceeding 12 units.
Section 4. A senior student who shall enroll in Practice Teaching/Field Practice/
Apprenticeship/ On-the-Job Training in the succeeding semester, or a graduating
student may enroll two subjects concurrently, one of which is a prerequisite
to the other, provided he/she does not exceed the maximum allowable load
for the period prescribed in the course as certied by his/her Registration
Adviser.
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Section 5. Academic Overload
a. Any student may be allowed to carry an overload of not more than six
units provided, however, that he/she has a grade point average (GPA) of
not lower than 2.25 in all courses taken.
b. A senior student, regardless of his/her general weighted average in all
subjects taken, may be allowed to carry extra load of not more than six
(6) units of courses specied in the degree program.
c. University and college scholars may carry an extra load of not more than
six (6) units
d. A graduating student may be permitted to carry an extra load of not more
than nine units.
Section 6. Students who are scholastically delinquent are not allowed to have overload.
Section 7. Request to carry academic overload should be made in writing and subject to
approval by the Adviser and concerned Department Chair and Dean.
Section 8. Copy of the approved request must be submitted to the Ofce of Admissions
for ling and recording purposes.
Section 9. Load of transfer students shall be limited only to those subjects without
prerequisite until such time the prerequisite subject(s) had already been
validated/accredited/repeated.
Article 219. Course Work and Credit in the Graduate Program
Section 1. For the Master of Science (MS) degree, the minimum course requirement is 36
units inclusive of 6 units thesis work with comprehensive examination.
Section 2. For the Master of Professional Studies (MPS), a minimum of 46 academic units
inclusive of apprenticeship and comprehensive examination shall be required.
Section 3. For the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, a minimum of 60 units of course
work, a qualifying examination and a comprehensive examination shall be
required. A dissertation of 12 units is inclusive of this minimum requirement.
Section 4. The regular load is 12 units per semester and 6 units in summer.
a. Should part of the students load be made up of non-credit courses
that (i.e., undergraduate courses that are not intended for graduate
accreditation but which nonetheless are required of a student to cover for
deciencies in his academic preparation), the maximum load one could
enroll is 15 units per semester and 9 units per summer.
b. Part-time student shall not carry more than 6 units per semester.
c. Research and teaching fellows of the University shall be governed by a
separate policy.
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Article 220. Cross Registration
Section 1. Cross-registration should be done within the period of registration.
Section 2. A CLSU graduating student or a student who is scheduled to enroll in practice
teaching/ eld practice/apprenticeship in the succeeding semester may be
allowed to cross register in other state-owned or government-recognized
private educational institution for one subject, provided that the subjects is:
a. Needed for graduation
b. Not offered during that semester/summer term or is offered but the student
cannot enroll due to conict in schedule which cannot be resolved
c. Of the same course description and satises the required number of
units
Section 3. Cross registration is recommended by the Registration Adviser and the Chair(s)
of the Department(s) where the subject is taught.
Section 4. Cross registration must have the approval of the College Dean.
Section 5. A copy of the approved application for cross registration is submitted to the
Ofce of Admission for the issuance of permit to cross register and for the
subject to be given credit by the University.
Section 6. No student is allowed to cross register in two or more schools outside the
University.
Section 7. A student of other institution may be allowed to cross-register within the
registration period only and with a permit to cross-register from his/her
Registrar and subject to availability of slot.
Article 221. Changing/Adding and Dropping of Subjects
Section 1. A student may be allowed to change/add/drop a subject by lling out a
prescribed form.

Section 2. Changing/Adding/Dropping of subject shall be made only for valid reasons and
stated in writing.
Section 3. Subject changed/ added/ dropped should be with the consent of his/her
instructor, recommended for approval by the Registration Adviser, and approved
by the Dean.
Section 4. Changing/Adding/Dropping of subject shall be subject to payment of
corresponding fees.
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Section 5. Changing/Adding of subjects may be allowed within two weeks from the rst
day of classes during the semester or within the rst three days of classes
during summer.
Section 6. Properly processed form for changing/adding/dropping of subjects must be
submitted to the Ofce of Admission for ling and recording purposes.
Section 7. Dropping of subjects shall be allowed within two (2) weeks after the last day
of the scheduled second term examination during the semester and within
one week after the second term examination during the summer term. No
dropping of any subject will be permitted after said period unless with valid
reasons as determined by the Dean.
Section 8. Subjects changed/added unofcially or without prior approval by the Dean
shall not be given credit.
Section 9. Total load carried by a student including the additional subject/s must not
exceed the maximum under the rule on academic load or that which is
prescribed for his/her curriculum year during the term/semester.
Section 10. Unofcial dropping of subject shall be given a failing grade of 5.00.
Section 11. A subject changed shall be cancelled and, therefore, shall not be considered
as dropped subject.
Article 222. Petitioning of Subjects
Section 1. Petitioned subject may be offered if the following conditions are met:
a. At least twenty (20) students may petition for general or basic subjects and
ten (10) for major subjects. For graduating students and those who shall
undergo Field Practice, Practice Teaching or Apprenticeship the succeeding
semester after completion of the petitioned subjects, at least ten (10)
student shall sign for both basic and major courses being petitioned.
(1) If less than ten graduating students are petitioning for a subject;
they may be allowed to cross-enroll the subject in other government
recognized schools if necessity warrants it.
b. The petitioning students should qualify as:
(1) Graduating students whose only deciency is the subject being
petitioned;
(2) Students who, after completion of the petitioned subject(s), shall be
allowed to enroll in the Field Practice/ Practice Teaching/ Apprenticeship/
On-the-Job Training the succeeding semester; or
(3) Irregular students petitioning for their course deciencies or for a
subject that is prerequisite in the semester prescribed in their academic
year level.
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c. An instructor is available in the Department where the petitioned subject
is being offered/ handled.
d. The Department Chair approves the opening of petitioned subject after
conditions dened in implementing rules and regulations have been
satised.
e. The petitioned subject(s) will not result to overloading of the students
beyond that prescribed for their academic year level, except for graduating
and senior students who may be covered by appropriate policies governing
overloading of units.
Section 2. The ling of petition should be done within the set dates for adding/changing of
subjects as stated in the academic calendar.
Article 223. Withdrawal of Registration
Section 1. Request for withdrawal of registration shall be made in writing by the student
duly noted by his/her parent/guardian, recommended by the concerned Dean,
and approved by the Dean of the Ofce of Admission.
Section 2. A student who withdraws his/her registration shall be entitled to full refund of
fees paid, except registration and entrance fees.
Section 3. A new student who withdraws his/her registration shall be entitled to withdraw
his/her credentials submitted as requirement for enrolment.
Section 4. No withdrawal of registration shall be made after the rst week of classes. The
rules for dropping shall apply, including the schedule for refund of fees.
Article 224. Deferment of Enrollment
Section 1. Qualied freshman applicants who, for a valid reason cannot enroll during the
semester originally applied for, may apply for deferment of enrollment to the
succeeding school year by writing to the Dean of Admissions. Such applicants
must not take any academic college subject prior to enrollment.
Section 2. These applicants shall be given priority among those wait-listed applicants for
admission for the succeeding school year.
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Chapter 6
VALIDATION/ACCREDITATION
Article 225. Transfer Credit in the Undergraduate Program
Section 1. All subjects and units taken from any SUC within the last ve (5) years at
the time of transfer may be credited provided that they are prescribed in the
curriculum and have the same course content and number of units and subject
to residency requirements.
Section 2. All subjects and units taken from any private institutions within the last ve (5)
years at the time of transfer with courses duly accredited by any accrediting
agency under the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP)
may be accredited provided that they are prescribed in the curriculum and
have the same course content and number of units and subject to residency
requirement.
Section 3. Transferees from other private institutions with courses not yet accredited by
any accrediting agency under the FAAP should undergo validation of subjects
as prescribed in the accreditation process.
Section 4. Transfer students with subjects taken from private institutions and with ratings
lower than 2.00 shall be required to take the validation examination for said
subjects.
Section 5. Transfer student must take the validation examination for every subject he/
she would like to be validated for advanced credits. A validation fee for each
subject has to be paid.
Section 6. Only subjects earned toward a degree program taken by transferees shall be
validated and accredited.
Section 7. Validation/ accreditation should be done within the period of three (3)
semesters from the date of admission to the University.
Section 8. Subjects to be accredited must not exceed 30% of the total number of units
prescribed in the curriculum.
Section 9. Transfer student will not be allowed to enroll in a subject the prerequisite/s of
which, taken elsewhere, have not been validated/accredited or repeated.
Section 10. If the number of units earned outside the University is less than the prescribed
units for the course, the student should enroll the course as offered in the
University.
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Article 226. Transfer Credit in the Graduate Program
Section 1. No more than nine (9) units of graduate/undergraduate courses of training
experience may be credited for a graduate degree.
Section 2. Undergraduate courses in the senior level may be credited for the MS program,
provided:
a. The course has not been previously credited for any BS degree as certied
by the Dean or Registrar of the College where a student graduated;
b. The grade in course obtained is 2.0 or better
Section 3. Graduate courses taken in other college and/or universities need to be validated if
the grades are lower than 1.5 before they could be transferred and credited.
Section 4. Maximum of nine (9) units shall be credited for students whose program had
lapsed.
Section 5. Attendance in advanced non-degree training within the 5-year period prior to
graduation may be given a maximum of 3 credit units for seminar course.
Evaluation of these courses and training experience for accreditation is made
by the advisory committee of the student subject to the following:
a. One unit may be given for every 18 hours of lecture or 54 hours of
laboratory work.
b. An authentic certication of the sponsoring training institution/agency as
to the actual training course and satisfactory performance of the applicant
shall be presented before credit could be given.
Section 6. Students who are transferring from Open University (OU) to the Institute of
Graduate Studies (IGS) residential degree program should satisfy the residency
requirement of four (4) semesters for PhD and two (2) semesters for MS
degree.
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Chapter 7
EVALUATION
Article 227. Classication
Section 1. For undergraduate students:
a. A regular student is one who carries the full load in any given semester as
specied in the curriculum.
b. An irregular student is one who carries less than the full load specied in
the curriculum.
Section 2. For graduate students:
a. Regular Graduate Student. An applicant who has complied with the
following requirements is a regular student:
(1) Sufcient academic background for the chosen eld of study;
(2) Grade point average of 2.00 or better in the highest degree
obtained;
(3) Submission of all pertinent papers/requirements at the time of
registration.
b. Probationary Graduate Student. An applicant is a probationary student if
his/her GPA is 2.00 for MS student and 1.75 for PhD student or better, but
he/she does not possess sufcient academic background.
(1) A probationary student must obtain a GPA of 2.00 or better for MS and
1.81 or better for PhD in the rst 9 units he/she took at the IGS/OU
and should have completed the requirements
(2) A probationary status should be changed into regular status within
two semesters
(3) A student on probationary status may be allowed to enroll 15 units of
undergraduate courses.
Article 228. Curricular Level Placement of Undergraduate Students
Section 1. Freshman has not nished the prescribed subjects of rst year or has not
completed 25% of total number of units required in his/her course.
Section 2. Sophomore completed his/her rst year course work or has nished
25% but not more than 50% of the total number of units required in his/her
course.
Section 3. Junior completed the rst 2 years of his/her course, or has nished 50%
but not more than 75% of the total number of units required in his/her
course.
Section 4. Senior completed at least 75% of the total number of units required in
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his/her course, or has completed all the prescribed units less the equivalent
number of units prescribed during the last year.
Section 5. Graduating Enrolled in the nal semester/term of his/her course work.
Article 229. Class Attendance
Section 1. Students are required to attend classes punctually and regularly
Section 2. Time lost by late enrollment shall be considered as time lost by absence.
Section 3. A student may be marked absent if he/she leaves the class earlier than the
prescribed time.
Section 4. If the instructor/professor is late for class, students should not leave the
classroom until the rst quarter fraction of the scheduled class time has
passed.
Section 5. The instructor/professor is expected to dismiss his/her class 10 minutes before
the prescribed time.
Section 6. Any student with three consecutive absences from his/her class must obtain a
class readmission slip from his/her Dean (or representative) to be presented
to the instructor(s) before he/she can be admitted to class.
Section 7. When the students absences in a subject in one semester have reached 20
percent of the required number of hours of recitation, lecture, laboratory or
any other scheduled work, and the absences are unexcused, the student shall
be unofcially dropped from the class and given a grade of 5.0.
Section 8. Absences due to the following reasons are considered excused:
a. Students sent on ofcial business by the University to attend athletic meets,
literary-musical competitions, conferences and other similar cases, or who
joined approved class eld trips. Approved itinerary of travel/certication
concerning eld trip should be attached to the application form for excused
absences.
b. Students who had gone out of the campus and could not return due to
unavoidable circumstances.
c. Students who have been ill or/and conned for hospitalization provided a
certicate to this effect is issued by the University Hospital or a certicate
of illness issued by other licensed physician as attested to by the University
physician.
d. Others, as determined by the Dean concerned.
Section 9. Excuses are only for time missed. All work covered by the class during absence
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shall be made up to satisfy the requirements missed within the semester/
summer before any nal grade is given.
Section 10. For excused absence, the student is required to get an excuse slip from the
Ofce of the Dean.
Section 11. Accomplished excuse slip should be presented to the instructors/professors by
the student upon his/her return.
Article 230. Resident Credits
Section 1. Resident credits refer to all academic subjects and units earned in the University
including those earned in other institutions that are required for a particular
degree and had already been validated/ accredited in the University.
Section 2. Only resident credits are considered in evaluating subjects and units for a
particular curriculum.
Article 231. Residence Requirement
Section 1. Residence refers to the number of years or terms required of a student to
nish a course.
Section 2. Residence Requirement for Undergraduate Students:
a. An undergraduate student must nish the requirements of a course within
a maximum period of actual residence , otherwise he/she shall not be
allowed to re- enroll further in that course.
b. The maximum actual residence period prescribed for a course is as follows:
6 years for a 4-year course; 8 years for a 5-year course; and 10 years for
6-year course.
c. No student shall graduate from the University unless he/she has completed
at least two years or 50% of residence work. The two years or 50%
residence work referred to above must be done immediately prior to
graduation.
Section 3. Residence Requirement for Graduate Students
a. The minimum residence is two semesters for MS/MPS and four semesters
for PhD at the University devoted wholly or partly to graduate work. A
satisfactory completion of at least 21 units for MS/MPS and 33 units for
PhD is required, respectively.
b. The masters degree must be completed within ve calendar years and
seven years for the PhD degree (excluding leaves) from the start of
matriculation.
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c. Any student who fails to nish the degree within the specied period
should get 9 units of refresher courses to be completed within a year
together with the thesis/dissertation. This is allowed only to students who
have taken and passed the comprehensive examination.

Article 232. Prerequisite/s of Subjects
Section 1. The rules on sequence of subjects in the curriculum of the course being taken
must be followed.
Section 2. Enrolling in and attendance in a subject without passing its prerequisite/s shall
not be given academic credit.
Section 3. A senior student who shall enroll in Practice Teaching/Field Practice/
Apprenticeship/ On-the-Job Training in the succeeding semester, or a graduating
student may enroll two subjects concurrently, one of which is a prerequisite to
the other, provided he/she does not exceed the maximum allowable load for
the period prescribed in the course as certied by his/her Registration Adviser.
This should be approved by the Dean and the Vice President for Academic
Affairs. However, if the student failed the prerequisite subject, the higher
subject shall not be given credit.
Section 4. Subjects common to all colleges must have the same prerequisite/s unless
otherwise specied in the curriculum.
Article 233. Enforcing a New Curriculum
Section 1. When a new curriculum is enforced, only new students or freshmen shall be
covered.
Section 2. A student shall follow the same curriculum that he/she started within the
maximum length of time allowed for residence.
Article 234. Substitution of Subjects
Section 1. Substitution of subjects is allowed when a student is pursuing a curriculum
that has been superseded by a new one and the substitution tends to bring
the old curriculum in line with the new.
Section 2. Every petition for substitution must involve subjects allied to each other
and with the same number of units or greater than the units of the required
subject.
Section 3. No substitution shall be allowed for a subject prescribed in a curriculum in
which the student has failed, except when the subject is no longer offered,
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provided, that the proposed substitution substantially covers the same subject
matter as the required subject.
Section 4. Petition for substitution must be recommended by the Chair of the Department
and approved by the Dean and the VP for Academic Affairs.
Section 5. Copy of the approved petition must be submitted to the Ofce of Admission for
recording and ling purposes.
Article 235. Examination
Section 1. Three scheduled examinations shall be given per semester as follows:
a. Two Term Examinations
b. Final Examination
Section 2. An examination permit is required of each student before he/she is allowed to
take nal examination.
Section 3. Special Examination
a. A special examination is given to a student who incurred an excused
absence during a scheduled nal/term examination.
b. Special term examination shall be given within the period preceding the
next term examination; special nal examination shall be given not beyond
the immediately following academic year.
c. A student shall take a special examination upon payment of a special
examination fee to be paid to the department where the subject is
offered.
Article 236. Grading System
Section 1. For the Undergraduate Program:
a. The work of students will be graded as:
Excellent - 1.00
- 1.25
- 1.50
Very Good - 1.75
- 2.00
Good - 2.25
- 2.50
Fair - 2.75
Passing - 3.00
Incomplete - INC
Dropped - D
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In Progress - IP
Conditional - 4.00
Failure - 5.00
b. A grade of 4 .00 means conditional.
c. The grade of INC is given if the student, whose class standing throughout
the semester is passing, fails to complete other requirements for the
course, due to illness or other valid reasons. In case the class standing
is not passing and the student fails to take the nal examination for any
reason, a grade of 5.00 is given.
d. The grade in undergraduate thesis shall be expressed numerically following
the grading system, if the work is completed; otherwise a grade of IP is
given if work is still in progress.
Section 2. For the Graduate Program:
a. The academic performance of the graduate student shall be evaluated in
accordance with the following grading system:
Excellent - 1.00
- 1.25
Very Good - 1.50
- 1.75
Good - 2.00
- 2.25
Fair - 2.50
- 2.75
Passing - 3.00
Conditional - 4.00
Incomplete - INC
Dropped - D
In Progress - IP
Failure - 5.00
Audit - Au
No Credit - 0
b. Any grade below 2.50 will carry no credit to the degree program. To
continue in the program, the student should have a weighted average
of 2.00 or better for MS/MPS and 1.81 or better of PhD. The weighted
average shall be based on all the courses taken by the student in his/her
approved program of study.
Article 237. Removal of Grades of 4.00 and INC
Section 1. Removal of grade of 4.00 and Incomplete (Inc.) must be done within one
(1) academic year from the date the grade has been incurred, otherwise the
grade becomes 5.00. The prescribed period of one (1) academic year does not
include the period during which the student is on leave of absence.
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Section 2. Students may remove a grade of 4.00 by taking the removal examination for
the concerned subject.
Section 3. Students who pass the removal examination are given a grade of 3.00; if they
fail, a grade of 5.00. Only one removal examination is allowed.
Section 4. No special examination fee shall be charged a student if he/she takes the
removal examination during:
a. regular nal examination period, if the subject is included in the schedule
b. scheduled period for removal examination, i.e. one week before the
registration period in each semester
Section 5. Removal examination may be taken at other times, on approval of the Dean
and upon payment of the required special examination fee for each subject.
Section 6. Students who are not in residence shall be required to pay the registration fee,
besides the special examination fee for them to be allowed to take the removal
examination to remove a grade of 4.00 or to satisfy the requirement(s) to
remove a grade of INC.
Section 7. A grade of 4.00 received after removing the Inc grade must be removed within
the remaining portion of the prescribed period for removing the original grade
of Inc.
Section 8. The INC grade must be completed within the prescribed time by taking nal
examination or satisfying the requirements of the course, after which the
student shall be given a nal grade based on his/her overall performance.
Section 9. Grade after completion/ re-examination must be submitted by the faculty to
the Ofce of Admission within two weeks from the date of completion/re-
examination; otherwise the faculty shall be sanctioned by the Dean before the
grade is submitted to the Ofce of Admission.
Section 10. Incomplete grades in subjects that are prerequisites to other subject/s must
be removed before enrollment of the latter subjects can be made.
Article 238. Submission of Grades
Section 1. Faculty members are required to submit their report of grades not later than
ten (10) working days for graduating students or 12 working days for non-
graduating students after the last day of the nal examination period at the
end of each semester/term.
Section 2. Faculty members who fail to meet the deadline for submission of grades should
be reported by the Department Chairperson to their Dean.
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Section 3. Faculty members who fail to submit their report of grades within the prescribed
period are penalized by:
a. Payment of ne of P100 for each day of delay for every subject, payable
to the concerned College, and
b. Issuance of warning by the Dean to the concerned faculty for his/her grades
not submitted 3 days after the deadline and a reprimand by the University
President upon recommendation by the Dean and the Vice President for
Academic Affairs should the warning be ignored by the faculty.
Section 4. Late submission of grades without penalty can be considered for valid reasons.
This should be favorably endorsed by the Department Chair and the Dean, and
approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Article 239. Change of Grade
Section 1. No faculty member shall change any grade after the report of grades has been
led with the Ofce of Admission, except when an error has been committed.
The faculty member may request authority to make the necessary change in
grade from the Vice President for Academic Affairs with favorable endorsement
from the concerned Department Chair and Dean. If the request is granted, a
copy of the approved request of the faculty authorizing the change in grade shall
be forwarded to the Ofce of Admission for recording and ling purposes.
Article 240. Complaints on Grades
Section 1. Student complaints regarding grades shall be led within the semester following
the issuance of grades.
Section 2. Procedure for ling complaints/request regarding grades:
a. Complaints should be led to the Dean of the college offering the course
using the ofcial complaint form which could be obtained from the College
Registrars.
b. All supporting documents/ evidences should be attached to the
accomplished form.
c. A fact-nding/investigation committee consisting of the College Dean,
Department Chair, a representative of the Vice President for Academic
Affairs and a representative of the student complainant should look into
the case within one week from the receipt of the complaint.
d. If the complaint can be resolved at the committee level, the decision of the
committee shall be binding and the University President is informed of the
decision.
e. If the committee cannot resolve the issue at their level of authority, the
documents/proceedings /ndings/ recommendations of the committee
should be forwarded to the University President for appropriate action.
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f. If the complaint is against the Dean or Department Chair, a representative
for each from the college should be assigned to take his/her place in the
committee.
Article 241. Academic Scholarships
Section 1. University scholarships consisting of full free tuition fees for one semester shall
be enjoyed by undergraduate students who obtained a GPA of 1.50 or better
during the preceding semester.
Section 2. College scholarships consisting of one-half free tuition fees for one semester
shall be given to undergraduate students who obtained a GPA of 1.51 to 1.75
during the preceding semester.
Section 3. Students shall enjoy academic scholarship if the following requirements are
complied with:
a. Must have an academic load of at least 15 units or the normal load
prescribed in his/her curricular program
b. Must have no grades of Inc. or below 3.00 in any academic or non-
academic subjects taken during the preceding semester upon enrollment
Article 242. Retention Policies
Section 1. Evaluation of undergraduate student records for purposes of retention is
guided by the following standards:
% Failure No. of Units Enrolled Status
Allowable Load
for the Following
Semester
0 24% Any REGULAR Normal load
25% - 49%
Any number of academic
units
WARNING
Less 3 units from
normal load
50% - 75% 6 Academic units or more PROBATION 15 units only
76% - 100% 9 Academic units or more
PERMAMENT
DISQUALIFICATION
from the University
Not allowed to
enroll in the
University
Section 2. Any student who has received two successive warnings shall be placed on
probation.
Section 3. Probation status may be lifted upon passing all the subjects carried during
the term he/she is on probation.
Section 4. Any student under probation status who again fails in 50% or more of the total
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number of academic units enrolled will be dismissed from the University.
Section 5. Permanent disqualication does not apply to cases, where the grades of 5.00
were due to unauthorized/unofcial dropping of subjects caused by prolonged
illness or medical treatment of the student and not to poor class standing.
Reconsideration should be requested using the prescribed form. Such cases
must be certied by the instructor and approved by the Dean. Students,
however, shall only be granted a reconsideration twice. Approved request
for reconsideration is forwarded to the Ofce of Admission for recording and
ling.
Section 6. For purposes of evaluating the status of students, grades of unremoved
Incomplete (Inc) and 4.00 shall be considered as failing grades
Section 7. The rules for dismissal shall not apply to:
a. Senior students or students in the last year of their curricular program
b. Students enrolled in Agricultural Mechanics and Special Courses
Article 243. Leave of Absence
Section 1. A leave of absence is a non-enrollment of a student from the University for
one semester subject to renewal for at most two (2) years. When the leave
of absence is not taken in two consecutive years the total leave should not
exceed two (2) years.
Section 2. A leave of absence should be requested using the prescribed form, stating the
reason for the period of the leave.
Section 3. A student who has to go on leave of absence beyond two (2) years should
be advised to apply for an honorable dismissal, without prejudice to re-
admission.
Section 4. A copy of the approved leave of absence must be submitted to the Ofce of
Admission for recording and ling.
Section 5. If a student withdraws after of the total number of hours prescribed for the
course has already elapsed, his/her instructors/professors may submit a grade
of 5.00 for the subject if his/her class standing is not passing at the time of
his/her withdrawal.
Section 6. No leave of absence should be granted within two weeks before the last day
of classes in the semester.
Section 7. Students who withdraw from the University without formal leave of absence
shall be barred from enrollment in the University.
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Article 244. Honorable Dismissal
Section 1. Honorable dismissal is voluntary withdrawal from the University approved by
the Ofce of Admission at the recommendation of the Dean concerned.
Section 2. If a student is dropped from the rolls for whatever cause(s), a statement to
that effect shall be indicated to his/her honorable dismissal.
Section 3. The student should present a clearance showing that he/she has settled all
his/her obligations, nancial or otherwise, to the University.
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Chapter 8
GRADUATION
Article 245. Graduation Requirements
Section 1. Student who is enrolled in the nal term/semester of his/her course work shall
le his/her application for graduation to the Dean within three weeks from the
opening of classes of the semester or summer they expect to graduate.
Section 2. A student applying for graduation must be enrolled at the time of application.
If he/she has no more course work to enroll, he/she shall be asked to pay the
registration fee only.
Section 3. After the last day of ling application for graduation, as specied in the
academic calendar, the Dean or his/her duly authorized representative shall
certify to the Ofce of Admission a list of the candidates for graduation for the
next commencement. The Ofce of Admission, in consultation with the Dean,
shall then check the academic records of each candidate to ascertain whether
any candidate has any deciency and whether he/she has fullled all other
requirements which shall qualify him/her to be a candidate for graduation.
Section 4. All students, male and female, enrolled in any baccalaureate or in at least
2-year technical-vocational or associate courses, are required to complete
one (1) National Service Training Program (NSTP) component as a graduation
requirement.
Section 5. All candidates for graduation must have their deciencies made up and their
records and other requirements for graduation cleared not later than one week
before the Academic Council meets to act on the applications for graduation.
Those who fail to comply with requirements before the deadline shall not be
included in the list of candidates to be recommended for graduation.
Section 6. A pre-academic council meeting shall be conducted to assess, evaluate and
approve candidates for graduation in the College/Department/Institute prior
to the University Academic Council meeting.
Section 7. No student shall graduate unless he/she pays the required graduation fee.
Section 8. The Ofce of Admission shall prepare the list of qualied candidates, indicating
their major eld and GPA, for graduation for the semester/summer for
presentation to the Academic Council.
Section 9. A student shall graduate from the University if he/she has completed at least
two years or 50% of residence work which must be done immediately prior to
graduation.
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Section 10. No student shall graduate from the University unless his/her name is approved
as a candidate for graduation by the Academic Council and conrmed by the
Board of Regents.
Article 246. Graduation with Honors
Section 1. A undergraduate student may graduate with academic honors based on the
following grade point average (GPA) requirements:
a. Summa cum laude - GPA of 1.20 to 1.00
b. Magna cum laude - GPA of 1.45 to 1.21
c. Cum laude - GPA of 1.46 to 1.75
Section 2. A candidate for graduation who meets the prescribed GPA but fails to satisfy
any of the other requirements shall be awarded the Certicate of Graduation
with Academic Distinction.
Section 3. Candidates for graduation in courses with prescribed length of less than four
years, the English equivalent, With Highest Honors, with High Honors, and
With Honors shall be used.
Section 4. In the computation of the GPA, the following shall be observed:
a. Only nal grades shall be considered;
b. Only resident credits shall be included; and,
c. Rounding off of nal grades (GPA) shall not be allowed
Section 5. A student shall graduate with honors if the following requirements are complied
with:
a. Has no grade lower than 3.0 and an unremoved Incomplete (Inc) in any
academic or non-academic subject whether prescribed or not in his/her
curriculum, taken in CLSU or any other educational institution.
b. Must not have repeated a subject in CLSU or in another educational
institution;
c. Must have completed in CLSU at least 75% of the total number of academic
units for graduation;
d. Must have been in residence for at least two (2) years immediately prior
to graduation;
e. Must have taken, during each semester, not less than 15 units of credit or
the normal/regular load prescribed in the curriculum; and
f. Must have not been charged and found guilty of any violation of existing
University rules and regulations which is punishable by at least one week
suspension.
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Article 247. Graduation Exercises
Section 1. The degree may be conferred at any commencement convocation. Attendance
at the commencement during which the candidate is scheduled to receive the
degree is required.
Section 2. In meritorious cases, the candidate may be allowed by the University President
to graduate in absentia after submitting a valid written request through his/her
Dean. The permission should be announced to the Academic Council during
its meeting regarding action on candidates for graduation.
Section 3. Summer graduation and mid-year commencement exercises may be held to
accommodate the growing number of graduates.
Section 4. Candidates for graduation with degrees or titles requiring at least four (4) years
of college instruction shall be required to wear academic costumes during the
baccalaureate service and commencement exercises.
Section 5. A recognition program shall be held to present and recognize candidates for
graduation with academic honors, including those with Special Awards granted
in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University.
Article 248. Transcript and Other School Credentials
Section 1. Student records are condential and information is released only at the request
of the student or of appropriate institutions.
Section 2. Partial transcripts are not issued.
Section 3. Ofcial transcript of records from other institutions that have been submitted
to the University for admission and/or transfer of credit becomes part of the
permanent record of the student and are issued as true copies with the CLSU
transcripts.
Section 4. The Registrar or Dean of the Ofce of Admission, the College Dean and the
University President must be the signatories in the diploma.
Section 5. Application for transcript of records should be accompanied by a student
clearance. The clearance should be applied for immediately after the last
semester/summer of enrollment.
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Chapter 9
POLICY ON THESIS/FIELD PRACTICE/ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
Article 249. Undergraduate Thesis/Field Practice/On-the-Job Training
Section 1. An undergraduate thesis/eld practice/on-the-job training is a partial fulllment
of the requirements for graduation with a bachelors degree.
Section 2. Thesis/Field practice/on-the-job training may be enrolled in two or more
semesters or terms/one semester or one summer term, as indicated in the
curriculum being pursued by the student, provided that the total units does
not exceed the required number of units.
Section 3. An approval deadline schedule sheet set by the Dean of the College
concerned should be followed strictly by the students as well as the approving
ofcials.
Section 4. When the manuscript fails to meet the deadline, the subject should be re-
enrolled without unit during the next term. The student shall not be charged
the tuition/ laboratory fee but instead will pay at rate which includes all
other prescribed enrolment fees and the student should pay a at rate. If the
student wishes to carry other subjects in addition to thesis/ eld practice/ on-
the-job training, he/ she should pay the corresponding tuition and laboratory
fees.
Section 5. At the end of each semester that the student is working on his/her thesis, a
grade of IP (in progress) should be assigned if the work is still unnished.
Section 6. Thesis/Field Practice/On-the-job training shall be given credit if completed
within the maximum residency requirements.
Section 7. The faculty adviser shall submit the grade for thesis/eld practice following the
grading system prescribed in Article 229.
Article 250. Conduct of Graduate Thesis/Dissertation
Section 1. Students are ready to conduct their thesis if the following
requirements are met:
a. Finished all their subjects, including special problem and seminar;
b. Passed both qualifying examination and comprehensive examination;
defended their thesis outline in a seminar, and submitted the same as
corrected to the Department Chair and to the Dean.
Section 2. Students shall conduct their thesis personally.
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Section 3. A thesis visitation/supervision/follow-up may be made by the adviser and/or
the advisory committee not earlier than the pre-testing of the questionnaire
or establishment of the experiment, and not later than the completion of data
collection.
Section 4. A co-adviser from another agency/institution may be selected by a student
with the approval of the Advisory Committee, Department Chair and the Dean.
The co-adviser may be designated as a member of the defense panel and shall
be acknowledged accordingly.
Section 5. Students shall be allowed to conduct their thesis/case study/dissertation
researches outside the Philippines only if they satisfy the following
conditions:
a. For students who are enjoying a scholarship grant and the sponsoring
agency allows them to conduct research in their home country, the
requirements are:
(1) Shall submit an application to the Deans Ofce (with endorsement
from sponsoring agency) with recommendation from the Chair of the
Advisory committee and approval of the Dean.
(2) Shall submit a program of activities covering the duration of the research
(not less than three months) together with the nancial requirement
properly evaluated and approved by the Advisory Committee and
noted by the concerned Department Chair. Assurance of funding
support to cover actual conduct of the research and supervisory cost
of the adviser or any member of the advisory committee who shall
visit and evaluate the conduct of research of the student, the adviser
shall submit.
(3) A written report of visitation/evaluation certifying that the research
was conducted in accordance with the approved outline of thesis/
dissertation/case study.
b. For students who are not a recipient of scholarship, but using their personal
resources, the requirements are:
(1) Shall le an application to the Deans Ofce requesting that they be
allowed to conduct thesis/case study/dissertation research in their
home country.
(2) In case the student is an employee of private/government agency he/
she shall submit a certication indicating that the concerned agency
is permitting him/her to use the experimental area and/or laboratory
facilities in the conduct of research. Moreover, if the student is a fresh
graduate and is not employed, the same requirement is also invoked.
The student shall conduct the eld experiment in an appropriate
government area being maintained by an educational or research
institution. The other requirements are the same as indicated in
Article 227, Section 5.
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c. For the student who shall conduct research in home country without the
benet of visitation/evaluation of adviser or any member of Advisory
Committee, the requirements are
(1) Shall impose the designation of a co-adviser from the home country
whose expertise and qualication are in consonance with students eld
of specialization and uent in the English language or past professor
of the student.
(2) The co-adviser shall submit a letter certication, indicating therein that
the experiment was conducted in accordance with the approved outline
of study, accompanied by evidences in the forms of photographs/
video tapes/slide pictures/LCD (for power point presentation).
(3) During the nal defense of the student, the co-adviser shall be invited
to attend and participate and serve as a voting member of the nal
defense panel.
Article 251. Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Defense
Section 1. Thesis/Dissertation defense is an oral examination administered to a candidate
for an MS or doctoral degree.
Section 2. Graduate students may defend their thesis if they have:
a. Completed all formal course work for the degree as certied by the IGS/
OU Registrar
b. Passed the comprehensive examination
c. Had their thesis manuscript approved by their Advisory Committee, a copy
of which has been led with the IGS/OU beforehand
d. Submitted to the IGS/OU copy of their manuscript two weeks before the
scheduled date of defense
e. Presented the approved thesis manuscript in a graduate seminar
Section 3. Procedure for thesis defense
a. Students shall submit the application duly signed by the adviser to the ofce
of the Dean at least two weeks before the planned time of examination.
b. The application shall be led with:
(1) The approval sheet bearing the signature of the Advisory Committee
(2) The information of the proposed tentative date for the defense
c. The student shall apply for nal defense after incorporating all the
suggestions made by the Advisory Committee.
d. All members of the Advisory Committee must be present during the nal
defense, which shall be a closed-door examination.
Section 4. A majority vote of the members of the Advisory Committee is needed to pass/fail
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a student. Simple majority is required in the determination of the students
rating. The thesis/dissertation shall have a descriptive grade.
Section 5. Submission of thesis/dissertation
a. A circulating copy reecting all corrections and signed by the members of
the Advisory Committee and the English/Format Editor should be presented
to the Dean before printing the nal copy.
b. Once approved, the thesis/dissertation/case study shall be reproduced
following the IGS/OU format. The report and the duly approved and
submitted thesis manuscripts are the bases for a recommendation to be
made by the Graduate Council to the University Academic Council for the
conferment of the sought degree.
Section 6. The deadline of thesis defense shall be 30 calendar days before the IGS/OU
Council Meeting.
Article 252. Apprenticeship in the MPS Program
Section 1. Students enrolled in the MPS programs shall undergo apprenticeship if they
have nished all courses and have passed the comprehensive examination.
Section 2. The apprenticeship should be agency-based and management-focused.
Section 3. The apprenticeship period shall be at least one semester.
Section 4. A program of work shall be submitted by the student and duly recommended
by the Advisory Committee for approval by the Department chairperson and
Dean. The actual program of work at the agency shall be for a minimum of
240 hours.
Section 5. A letter of request, prepared by the student and endorsed by the adviser shall
be submitted to the agency where the apprenticeship shall be undertaken.
Section 6. Follow-up and supervision of student apprenticeship shall be done by the
Advisory committee, particularly the adviser.
Section 7. A report on the apprenticeship shall be orally presented by the student before
his/her Advisory Committee. The report shall be submitted following the
format prescribed by the department concerned.
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Chapter 10
OTHER POLICIES GOVERNING THE GRADUATE PROGRAM
Article 253. Advisory Committee
Section 1. The Department Chairperson serves as the students temporary adviser during
his rst semester in the program.
Section 2. Students should have constituted their advisory committee for MS/MPS before
the end of the rst semester and during the second semester of their residency
for PhD. The Advisory Committee shall be composed of three members for the
MS/MPS degree, and ve for PhD. A member of the advisory committee may
be tapped from outside the University in special cases.
a. For the MS/MPS students, two members of the Advisory Committee must
come from the department of the students major eld, and one from the
cognate eld.
b. For PhD students, four of the committee members should come from their
major department and one from their cognate eld.
Section 3. Terms of Reference of Advisory Committee members
a. Major Adviser
(1) Provides guidance to the advisee in the preparation of the students
program of study and thesis/dissertation
(2) Convenes the committee to discuss matters relating to the academic
program of the student-advisee.
(3) Monitors the progress of his/her advisee.
b. Members of the Advisory Committee
(1) Assist and suggest courses to be included in the students program of
study.
(2) Attend and actively participate during meetings called by the major
adviser.
(3) Help in the preparation and completion of thesis/dissertation.
Article 254. Program of Study
Section 1. This is a listing of courses and other requirements to be taken or accomplished
by the student to enable him to earn the degree being pursued.
Section 2. Before the end of rst semester for MS/MPS and during the second semester of
residency for PhD, students in consultation with their major advisers, prepares
their programs of study which shall include the title of their proposed thesis/
dissertations. No student shall be allowed to enroll in the succeeding semester
without an approved program of study.
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Section 3. The program of study, bearing the signature of the Advisory Committee
members shall be distributed as follows: one copy each for the advisory
committee members, chairperson of the department concerned, IGS/OU le,
the student, and the University Registrar.
Section 4. No changes in the program of study shall be allowed without prior approval by
the Advisory Committee.
a. Change in the program of study refers to any amendment in the content
of the duly approved program of study. Changes include the addition or
deletion of courses.
b. The change in the program of study can only be allowed three times.
Application for such must be led at the IGS/OU Registrars Ofce.
Article 255. Audit Courses
Section 1. Duly registered students may audit courses designated by their Advisory
committees. Such courses shall be entered ofcially in the enrolment forms of
the student subject to payment of existing fees.
Section 2. One who is not a student of the University may be admitted to audit a course
after paying all the fees required.
Section 3. Audit courses are not given grades or credits.
Article 256. Non-Credit Courses
Section 1. A non-credit course is any course taken by a graduate student for which
graduate credit toward a degree is not allowed, either because of the level of
the course, or because it is a pre-requisite for admission to graduate work.
Section 2. Though not counted toward the degree, the non-graduate credit course is
assessed on a full fee scheduled basis.
Article 257. Examinations
Section 1. Qualifying Examination
a. The qualifying examination is oral and is administered by the Advisory
Committee.
b. A student applying for qualifying examination must have passed 9 units
of any courses. The application must be recommended by the advisory
committee and endorsed by the Dean.
c. The student must take the qualifying examination during the second
semester of residency. Students who have not taken the qualifying
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examination should not be allowed to enroll in the succeeding semester.
d. The purpose of the qualifying examination is to assess the students
preparedness to pursue the doctoral program. Although passing the 9
units of the course is required, questions may not be limited to them. The
advisory committee informs the student he/she is qualied or not right
after the examination. The study program of the student is nalized after
the qualifying examination.
Section 2. Comprehensive Examination
a. Nature of the comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination
is written, but the re-examination could be written or oral at the option of
the student.
b. A student applying for comprehensive examination must have nished all
the academic courses and has no incomplete grade in any subject taken.
Even if a student is in the process of completing, he/she is not allowed
to take the comprehensive examination. All subjects for comprehensive
examination are those listed in the approved study program except seminar,
special problem and other subjects taken by the student that are not part
of the approved study program. Additional required subjects taken by the
student shall not be included in the comprehensive examination.
c. Filing of application for comprehensive examination. A student intending
to take the comprehensive examination must le his/her application upon
the recommendation of his/her advisory committee and endorsement of
the Department Chair subject to the approval of the Dean.
d. Date and deadline for application. Deadline for ling of application for
comprehensive examination shall be within two weeks after the rs day of
classes.
e. Date of comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination
period shall be in May and December.
f. Creation of Examining Committee. The Department Chair shall be the
overall coordinator of the comprehensive examination.
g. The functions of the Department Chair are as follows:
(1) Solicit questions from the professors of the student. In the absence of
the faculty concerned (on sabbatical/study leave, retirement, death,
and others) the Department Chair in consultation with the professor
presently teaching the course shall prepare questions of the subject
concerned.
(2) Returns the answered/unanswered questions to the professors for
checking after the comprehensive examination
(3) Collect the corrected comprehensive examination papers
(4) Prepare the report of the results
h. Students who fail to take the comprehensive examination on the scheduled
dates shall write a letter together with a certication to justify failure to
take the examination addressed to the examining committee, requesting
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for a re-scheduling of the comprehensive examination. The letter must
clearly state the justication for the said request. Justiable reasons
include health reasons and death of immediate family member.
i. Passing percentage for comprehensive examination. The student should
get a satisfactory performance to pass the comprehensive examination. A
minimum rating of 75 percent is needed to pass in each subject. The nal
grade of the student in the comprehensive examination is either pass or
fail.
j. Release of results. Results of the comprehensive examination are
submitted to the ofce of the Dean not later than one month after the last
day of examination. Re-examination should be taken within the semester,
and shall not be later than two weeks before semester ends. Results are
to be submitted one week after.
k. Re-examination for students who failed. If the student does not perform
satisfactorily in a subject, he/she shall take either a written or an oral re-
examination.
(1) The written re-examination shall be administered by the Department
Chairperson; the professor(s) of the subject(s) in which the student
failed shall provide the questions. The schedule of the re-examination
shall be set by the IGS Ofce. For oral re-examination, the Department
Chair and the professor concerned should be present during the oral
examination.
(2) Failure in the aforesaid re-examination means that the student will
take audit course, and then take another examination. The faculty
who handled the audit course shall prepare the comprehensive
examination questions. Failure in this examination will mean dismissal
of the student from the University.
Article 258. Graduate Faculty/ Course Tutor
Section 1. Qualication criteria for permanent faculty:
a. Faculty members who are holders of doctoral degrees from institutions
accredited/recognized by this University and whose expertise/eld of
specialization is deemed necessary by the Department
b. Faculty members whose academic rank is Associate Professor and are
holders of a masteral degree, and whose expertise/eld of specialization
is deemed necessary by the Department
c. Faculty members with MS degree or its equivalent
(1) Has taught in the IGS for at least one year
(2) Minimum rank of Assistant Professor, and
(3) Expertise/Field of specialization is required/needed by the Institute
d. Those who qualify under Item a, b or c of this Section shall submit the
following credentials
(1) Recommendation by the Graduate Department Chair
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(2) Endorsement by the Dean
(3) Approval by the University President, and
(4) Conrmation by the CLSU Board of Regents
Section 2. Those who do not qualify but whose expertise/eld of specialization is needed
by IGS/OU may be allowed to teach on a temporary basis until such time that
they qualify for a permanent designation under any of the above criteria, after
which they shall be recommended for designation as permanent graduate
faculty.
Section 3. Duties and responsibilities of the graduate faculty members cover such areas
as teaching, student advisement, conduct of research, extension, curriculum
innovations and program administration, attendance to graduate council
meetings, and other activities of the IGS/OU.
Section 4. Tenure. Once appointed, a graduate faculty member shall remain in such
position for three years to be renewed every three years. The appointment
shall be issued by the VPAA upon the recommendation of the Department
Chair and the IGS/OU Dean.
Section 5. Non-CLSU personnel may be designated/ appointed as afliate faculty provided
that they are at least a masters degree holder and their expertise/area or eld
of specialization are needed by the IGS/OU subject to the approval by the
CLSU Board of Regents. The afliate faculty shall be appointed for a term of
one year subject to renewal as the need arises.
Section 6. Nomination/Selection of graduate faculty/course tutor:
a. The IGS/OU Department Chair identies the nominees from among faculty
members who are qualied to serve and whose services are necessary in
the IGS/OU.
b. Nomination is then forwarded to the IGS/OU Ofce using Graduate
Faculty Nomination Form in triplicate. This form must be endorsed by the
Department Chair, and recommended by the Dean of the College where
the faculty member belongs. Curriculum vitae and transcript of records
must be submitted.
c. The Graduate council is then convened to act/decide on the nomination.
If accepted, a recommendation is forwarded to the University President for
nal approval and issuance of appointment.
Article 259. Graduate Council
Section 1. The Graduate Council is the policy-making body of the IGS. It is composed
of all graduate faculty with academic rank not lower than Assistant Professor,
with the Dean as Chair.
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Section 2. Duties/Responsibilities of the Graduate Council:
a. Formulates and reviews policies governing graduate programs. All new
policies/departmental requests for permission to offer advanced degrees
are referred to the IGS council and the Board of Regents.
b. Screens/recommends to the University President appointment of new
graduate faculty
c. Conducts regular/special meetings on approval of candidates for graduation,
curricular innovations, introduction of new policies, and the like:
(1) Create standing and ad hoc committees or work groups as the need
arises
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Chapter 11
POLICIES GOVERNING ETEEAP
Article 260. Accredited Courses
Section 1. CLSU shall offer CHED-accredited courses under the ETEEAP.
Article 261. Admission to the Program
Section 1. Qualications of an Applicant. An ETEEAP applicant must meet the following
qualications:
a. A Filipino citizen
b. Must have at least graduated from high school or must have obtained
Philippine Education Placement Test (PEPT) equivalent to rst year
college
c. Must have at least ve (5) years of work experience related to the course
for which he/she is applying
d. Must be at least 22 years old
e. Must be able to show evidence of capability and thorough knowledge in
the eld applied for equivalency.
Section 2. Admission Requirements
a. Original school credentials, whichever is applicable
(1) High School Card
(2) Form 137A
(3) PEPT Certicate
(4) Transcript of Records
b. Certicate of employment with job descriptions from present and past
employers
c. NBI/Barangay clearance
d. Recommendation letter from immediate superior
e. Interview results
f. Personality and work aptitude test results
g. Certicate of evaluation results given by the Panel of Assessors
h. Prociency certicate from any of the following:
(1) Government Regulatory Board
(2) Licensed Practitioner in the eld
i. Business Registration
j. ETEEAP application form duly accomplished
Section 3. Admission Procedures. The applicant:
a. Secures ETEEAP application forms from the CLSU-ETEEAP Ofce;
b. Submits accomplished ETEEAP application forms together with the required
documents to the same ofce for preliminary evaluation by the ETEEAP
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Director.
c. If qualied, he/she goes for interview and submits himself/herself to
personality and work aptitude tests;
d. Attends the ETEEAP Orientation Seminar; and,
e. Submits all documents to the Panel of Assessors for further evaluation/
assessment/ accreditation
Article 262. Assessment/Accreditation Criteria
Section 1. For formal training: transferability of credits.
Section 2. For non-formal education (sponsored trainings, workshops, etc.) through case
to case evaluation of training design and evaluation: credit recommendations
will be awarded for each validated training program.
Section 3. For informal learning/knowledge obtained through self study: an assessment
process which can include written and oral examinations, product presentation,
skills demonstration or portfolio assessment.
Section 4. For portfolio assessment: the candidate will have to enroll in a portfolio
development course in order to develop the portfolio.
Section 5. In case where the candidate needs further knowledge or skills, he/she shall be
advised to participate in appropriate and convenient competency assessment
service program in order to complete his/her learning then he/she goes back
for assessment. In this manner, the candidate earns credits progressively
until he/she satisfactorily earns the necessary credits based on competency
standards to merit the degree or certicate.
Article 263. Cost of the Assessment Program
Section 1. Candidates shall be required to pay the full cost of the assessment program,
regardless of the amount of credit that they earn.
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Chapter 12
MISCELLANEOUS RULES/REGULATIONS
Article 264. Orientation
Section 1. The Ofce of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, through the Council of
Deans and with the Ofce of Student Affairs as the lead unit, shall coordinate
and conduct an Opening and Orientation Program for all new students within
the rst week of the rst semester to facilitate adjustment to the University
environment.
Section 2. A set of psychological tests for freshman students is provided for by the Ofce
of Student Affairs for guidance purposes.
Article 265. Wearing of ID and Uniform
Section 1. As specied by their respective college/department where uniforms are
required, students could be penalized by the concerned authority for non-
wearing of uniform during prescribed periods/days.
Section 2. Wearing of the University ID shall be required of all students. Students shall be
given a minimum of one week from the start of classes before such regulation
shall be enforced. Students who fail to wear their IDs shall be subjected to
appropriate University rules and regulations.
Article 266. Honors Day
Section 1. Honors Day is a special day set in the Academic Calendar, every rst semester
of the academic year, to give recognition to all students who qualied as
academic scholars (as university/college scholars) based on their GPA during
the preceding academic year.
Section 2. Academic scholars are presented with a Certicate of Merit signed by the Dean
of the Ofce of Admission, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the
University President.
Section 3. Students who qualied as University scholars for three consecutive semesters
are given a Presidential Medal.
Section 4. The Ofce of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, through the Council of
Deans and with the Ofce of Student Affairs and the Ofce of Admission as the
lead units, shall coordinate and conduct the holding of Honors Day.
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Article 267. Exemptions from Payment of the Non-citizenship Fee
Section 1. Children of visiting professors assigned in the University under foreign assisted
programs/projects.
Section 2. Foreign students whose governments have reciprocal agreements with the
Philippine government.
Section 3. Children of faculty members of institutions with which CLSU is in consortium.
Section 4. Any CLSU faculty and staff member who is permitted by the University to enroll
either in the undergraduate or graduate program shall enjoy a 75 percent
discount from total fees paid.
Section 5. Children of staff members enjoying free tuition privilege shall pay the amount
of tuition corresponding to the subject(s) or course work failed.
Article 268. Refund of Fees
Section 1. Collegiate or special students who have paid their tuition and other fees and
were granted honorable dismissal or leave of absence will be entitled to a
refund of their fees, except entrance and registration fees, in accordance with
the following schedule:
a. Before the start of the classes - 75%
b. Within one week from start of classes - 50%
c. From the second to the fourth week
from the start of classes - 25%
Section 2. In case of death of a student during the semester or summer, full refund of the
total fees paid, except entrance and registration fees, shall be made to his/her
parents guardians or legal heirs.
Section 3. Refund in full of fees per dropped subject will be allowed:
a. If dropping of subject(s) is due to the cancellation of the offering of the
subject(s) by the University
b. If dropping of subject is due to conict of time with subjects scheduled by
arrangement.
Section 4. All fees are charged by semester/term and must be paid on registration
days. Fees can be changed upon recommendation of a properly constituted
University authority and approved by the Board of Regents.
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BOOK IV
STUDENT AFFAIRS
TITLE TEN
STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICES AND WELFARE
The student personnel services offered in the University are primarily undertaken by
the Ofce of Student Affairs (OSA) which administers and manages student activities
through its various service units. Likewise, the OSA handles and administers welfare and
contingency funds for students.
The OSA is composed of six (6) service units which are responsible for the planning/
programming and implementation of student activities and welfare.
Chapter 1
GUIDANCE SERVICES UNIT
The Guidance Services Unit (GSU) provides programs and activities aimed at helping
students adjust to college life by helping them understand themselves better, improve
interpersonal relationship, make intelligent decisions and prepare for a lifelong career. It
provides information to enable the students to explore occupational areas and to identify
prospects for employment.
Article 269. Services/Programs
Section 1. Information and Inventory Service. The information and inventory service
aims to equip students with vital information to help them adjust to their
environment and make intelligent decisions. Information regarding University
policies, programs, services and facilities are provided through the annual
opening exercises, freshmen orientation program, dormitory visitations and
college survival kit, student handbook and student planner is provided for
students. Information regarding job opportunities is disseminated to graduates
through the information bulletin and job opportunity letters.
All entering freshmen accomplish the Individual Record Form (Guidance
Form I) as part of the inventory service. It provides the prole of all
freshmen.
Section 2. Counseling Service. The heart of the guidance program, the Counseling
Service aims to help each individual understand himself better in order to cope
with the stresses of life, to make sound decisions and life goals, and achieve
self-direction. Students are assisted through individual personal counseling,
individual career counseling, and group counseling. Residence hall counseling
is also provided where counselors visit dormitories at specied schedules.
Counseling services is also provided for student offenders and other special
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cases.
Section 3. Testing Service. The testing service aims to help the students discover their
capabilities and limitations (e.g., aptitudes, interests, and personality) to
enable them to know themselves better and make wise career decisions. Aside
from psychological tests, students also accomplish Problem Checklists which
serve as basis for individual counseling. Psychological tests are also used
for purposes of career counseling and job placement. The testing service is
extended to the University Science High School juniors and seniors for career
counseling purposes.
Section 4. Group Guidance/Learning Assistance Program. This program aims to assist
groups of students with common problems/needs in order to facilitate their
adjustment to college life. The group guidance program implements Pep Talks
and Small Group Fora on relevant topics such as How to Study Effectively,
Love, Courtship and Marriage and the like.
Under the Learning Assistance Program, group tutorial sessions on
subjects such as Math, Chemistry, etc. are conducted in coordination with
student organizations. University-wide symposia and convocations on topics
such as Drug Abuse Prevention and Control are also conducted.
Section 5. Human Resource Development Program. The objective of this program is to
harness the potentials and sharpen the skills of students and staff through
sensitivity and leadership trainings. Group process activities that focus on
self-growth, social effectiveness, and leadership/management are undertaken
for student assistants, peer facilitators, student leaders and requesting
student organizations. Skills Enhancement Trainings are also conducted for
College Guidance Coordinators, faculty advisers, dormitory personnel and OSA
counselors in coordination with the other service units. Request for leadership
training and other HRD activities from outside agencies are likewise considered
by the GSU.
Section 6. Financial Assistance Program. To assist students in their nancial needs is the
concern of this program. This is carried out through the Student Emergency
Loan Fund (SELF) and the Student Registration Loan Fund (SRLF). The SELF
program loans out cash to students for their emergency needs at a very minimal
interest rate. Under the SRLF, students can enroll without cash by loaning the
assessed amount. Both loans are payable within the semester.
The GSU of OSA works closely with the designated College Guidance Coordinators
(CGC) and the Peer Facilitators in the implementation of its programs. The
ofce also processes and issues student clearance and certicate of good
moral character.
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Chapter 2
STUDENT HOUSING UNIT
The Student Housing Unit (SHU) provides and manages activities and services to
inculcate habits, attitudes, values of healthful living, efcient home management, good
social relationship, and responsiveness among students and trainees.
During semestral and summer breaks, the dormitories are likewise used to accommodate
trainees and other guests of the University.
Article 270. Services/Programs
Section 1. Accommodation. The SHU responds to the housing needs of students and
maintains the implementation of housing rules and regulations, procedures and
guidelines for accommodation such as: lodging place assignment, control and
requirements for accommodation, rules regarding transients and delinquent
residents, and issuance of dormitory clearance.
Section 2. Dormitory Living. The SHU keeps individual records of students attitude/
behavior in the dormitory in relation with co-residents, proper use and
maintenance of dormitory facilities and performance on cleanliness and
orderliness of individual assignment.
Section 3. Guidance Activities. For guidance and monitoring purposes, the SHU keeps
record of students information data, such as: room assignment, class schedule,
observations and interview notes. Dormitory personnel does referrals to OSA
counselors regarding students with problems.
Section 4. Socio-cultural Activities. The SHU provides and conducts social and cultural
activities for the residents, such as acquaintance/get-together party, open
house, organization or cultural groups (music, theatre arts, drama, etc.) and
dormitory program.
Section 5. Recreational Activities. The SHU provides for the recreational needs of the
students through indoor or outdoor games, tournament and sports festival.
In coordination with the RSCU, indoor game materials are provided for the
students.
Section 6. Student Leadership. The SHU organizes a dormitory council to work out and
plan the dormitory program activities every semester. The organized council
also sets internal house rules and regulations which do not run counter to the
general dormitory rules and regulations.
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Chapter 3
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS UNIT
The Student Organizations Unit (SOU) is directly involved in the operation, control,
and supervision of all recognized Student Organizations (SO). It is concerned with the
planning, programming, and identifying the existing resources that can be fully utilized by
the different SOs for the benet of their members and the CLSU studentry.
Article 271. Services/Programs
Section 1. Supervision of Student Organizations. The SOU takes charge of all student
organizations recognized in the university. Supervision starts from the planning
to the approval, implementation and completion of the different activities
of the student organizations and the corresponding reports. In effect, the
strengths and weaknesses of the different programs are identied and the
student organizations are geared toward the realization of their objectives.
Section 2. Monitoring of SO Activities. Monitoring includes coordination, attendance
and participation in the different activities like meetings, initiations, fora and
cultural/social/community service activities. Proper documentation of the
activities is also required from the student organizations.
Section 3. SO Recognition. The status of every student organization is evaluated yearly.
As a result, those who meet the criteria are given recognition and a permit
to operate within the school year. Furthermore, worthwhile activities and the
outstanding performances of SO advisers and student leaders are merited in
the Annual SO Recognition and Awards Program. This is usually held during
the rst semester.
Section 4. Sending of Student Delegates to Trainings. Recognizing the potential of many
students who would emerge as leaders, the Ofce of Student Affairs through
the SOU sends student delegates to conferences, trainings and workshops.
Interested students are selected through interviews and on the basis of their
performance as student leaders.
Section 5. Skills Enhancement Training for SO Advisers and Leaders. The SOU, in
cooperation with the Guidance Services Unit, Ofce of the Vice-President for
Academic Affairs (OVPAA) and the University Supreme Student Council (USSC),
sponsors leadership and skills enhancement trainings for faculty advisers and
student leaders. This aims to train and further enhance the potentials and
skills of advisers and leaders in campus advising, organizational management,
planning and implementation of the different activities of student organizations
toward the attainment of the University goals in particular and the community
in general.
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Chapter 4
RECREATION/SOCIAL/CULTURAL UNIT
The Recreation/ Social/ Cultural Unit (RSCU) provides activities designed
for the wise use of leisure time; development of personality, self-condence, sportsmanship,
social and cultural growth of students.

Article 272. Services/Programs
Section 1. Recreational Activities and Facilities. Recreational facilities such as basketball,
volleyball and indoor games such as chess, scrabbles and table tennis are
provided to CLSU students subject to the availability of funds.
Recreational activities such as Basketball and Volleyball Night League and
other Indoor Games Competition are conducted for sports enthusiasts under
the sponsorship of the Recreation/Social/Cultural Unit. The expenses shall be
charged against the RSCU fund collected from students every semester.
Section 2. Social Services. The different performing groups are available for social services
upon approval of concerned authorities one (1) week before the date of the
activity.
The OSA-Cultural and Multipurpose Halls serve as the training and rehearsal
venue of the Student Cultural Society (SCS) and the Tanghalang Gagalaw sa
CLSU (TAGA-CLSU).

Section 3. Cultural Services and Programs. RSCU provides cultural activities that will
uplift the cultural awareness and appreciation of the CLSU students and
the community. These include cultural shows, drama, theatrical and musical
presentations.
The CLSU cultural/performing groups such as the CLSU Student Cultural
Society (SCS), Tanghalang Gagalaw sa CLSU (TAGA-CLSU), CLSU Band and
CLSU Koro accept members upon passing the audition held separately by each
group.
Students with talents in the performing arts are encouraged to apply
for membership in the different cultural groups. The University provides
scholarship to the members of the performing groups. They shall be entitled
to full or partial scholarship depending on the evaluation of their performance,
attendance to trainings and work attitude during the previous semester.
Likewise, they shall be entitled to free dormitory fee.
Workshops and rehearsals are done regularly for all performing artists/
groups in preparation for cultural presentations within and outside the
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University. Facilities for cultural presentation or activities such as costumes
and props are available upon request subject to the approval by concerned
authorities and conformity to prescribed regulations by the requesting party. A
minimum rental fee is charged for the maintenance of these materials.
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Chapter 5
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES UNIT
The Career Development and Employment Services Unit (CDESU) caters to the needs
of CLSU students and graduates to make them more globally competitive and productive.
It provides employment counseling, career guidance, values development activities and
other related pre-employment activities. It also provides placement services to graduates
through its linkages with private, government, local and foreign agencies.
Article 273. Services/Programs
Section 1. Career Development Training. This aims to provide career development training
to students from rst year to fourth year through coordination with the GSU
(i.e. Career Orientation Program). This also provides enhancement/skills
training for students and job seekers and to provide pre-employment skills
training and activities to students in preparation for employment (i.e. Jobs
Clinic, Pre-employment Seminar, Pre-employment Testing). Training services
are extended to other schools (high schools).
Section 2. Employment Assistance/Placement Services. This involves exploration
of employment options for students and graduates, whether part-time,
internship, apprenticeship, permanent employment or self-employment. This
also provides information about employment trends, establishes internal or
external linkages with government agencies, private companies, and other
ofces and coordinate with embassies for foreign employment of graduates.
The activities include Job Fair, Job Listing, Job Opportunities, advertisement,
campus recruitment, internet links and MOA signing with government agencies
such as Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the like. CDESU
also serves as the universitys base for the Philippine Employment Services
Ofce (PESO).
Section 3. Career Counseling. Through the CDESUs coordination with the Guidance
Services Unit, the Career Counseling service is extended not only to the
rst year students via programs like Career Orientation but also to the CLSU
graduates. They are given Career Testing and interpretation is done in group
or individual basis. Career Days and Career Orientation for Freshmen are also
undertaken to assist the students in making career decisions.
Section 4. Follow-up/Tracer Study of Graduates. This includes monitoring of employment
status of CLSU graduates for employment assistance. This aims to keep an
updated list of graduates and their employment and to inform graduates about
job opportunities.
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Chapter 6
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SERVICES UNIT
The International Students Services Unit (ISSU) extends assistance to foreign students
in order to minimize potential problems that may arise especially during their adjustment
period in the Philippines, in general, and in the CLSU campus, in particular. The ISSU,
in coordination with the other OSA units, provides services such as orientation, housing,
guidance and counseling, and socio-cultural enrichment. It also extends assistance in
liaising between foreign students and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in
securing visa, study permit and others.
Article 274. Services/Programs

Section 1. Liaising Service. The unit coordinates and maintains linkages with the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Foreign Affairs
(DFA), Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) and embassies of various
nations with student enrollees in CLSU to facilitate approval of visa extension/
renewal and study permit.
Section 2. Counseling Service. Basic guidance services specically psychological testing
and individual counseling are given to enable students to cope with the
demands related to their academic, social and emotional life are provided by
the unit.
Section 3. Information Service. This unit provides adequate information about the host
country, its cultural heritage, and its people to enable foreigners to learn
more about CLSU and the Philippines through cross-cultural orientation, video
presentations and the circulation of a monthly bulletin.
Section 4. Recreation/Social/Cultural Service. The unit provides sufcient exposure to the
socio-cultural activities of the host country and other foreign groups in CLSU.
Foreign students can showcase the diversity of their culture to their fellow
students through holding of international fair, cooking demonstration and
other activities. Sports festivals and educational tours are likewise initiated.
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Chapter 7
STUDENT WELFARE AND BENEFITS
Article 275. Group Insurance
1

Section 1. All students of CLSU are enrolled in a group accident insurance plan. Medical,
burial and death benets are given to students who meet accidents, whether
inside or outside of the university premises within the period of coverage.
Section 2. Coverage. The insurance will cover all insured students against loss resulting
from accidental bodily injuries or death. The coverage provides protection
to the students 24-hours a day, for one whole year, anywhere in the
world, whether they are in or out of the school premises, while attending
classes during the hours and on the days when the school in session,
including lunch and recess periods; while traveling to and from the
school premises, while traveling in public or private conveyance used
for land and sea travel, while traveling as fare-paying passenger on any
commercial scheduled ights.

Section 3. Benets*
a. Accidental Death Benet P50,000.00
b. Cash Assistance for Natural Death 15,000.00
c. Accidental Medical Reimbursement 5,000.00
d. Hospital Connement Benets** 300.00/day
e. Unprovoked murder or Assault 50,000.00
f. Burial Benet due to Accident 15,000.00
*Subject to change or upgrading (depending on the proposal of the insurance
company upon renewal of policy contract)
**Both from injury and natural illness and maximum of 15 days
Article 276. Student Welfare Fund (SWF)
2

Section 1. The Student Welfare Fund (SWF) takes charge of the half of the accident
insurance of all bona de undergraduate and graduate students of CLSU.
While they are enrolled in the group insurance plan, half of the premium the
students pay is deposited in this fund which will be used to augment other
expenses of the insured.
Section 2. Coverage. Financial assistance for the following illness and conditions requiring
medical attention, hospitalization and expert/ professional help.
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BOR Resolution No. 16-2004
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Coverage
a. Dengue fever
b. Typhoid fever
c. Acute Pneumonia
d. Acute viral infection
e. Amoebiasis
f. Hepatitis (advance stage)
g. Meningococcemia
h. Urinary tract infection (advance stage)
i. Conditions requiring surgery
j. Dog bite requiring Vaccination
k. Cancer requiring chemotherapy
l. Conditions requiring psychiatric, psychological and legal services
m. All kinds of accidents

Section 3. Benets*
a. Accidental Death Benet P15,000.00
b. Cash Assistance for Natural death 5,000.00
c. Medical reimbursement for severe/chronic
illness and those requiring surgery*** 3,000.00-5,000.00
d. Accidental Medical Reimbursement 3,000.00
e. Hospital Connement Benet** 300.00/day
f. Unprovoked murder or assault 15,000.00
g. Burial Benets for Accidental Death 3,000.00
h. Cash assistance for special cases and
for conditions requiring psychiatric/
psychological and legal services*** 3,000.00-5,000 .00
* Subject to change or upgrading (depending on the proposal of the
insurance company upon renewal of policy contract)
** from injury and natural illness and maximum of 10 days
*** Subject to the evaluation of OSA Dean and USSC Chair
Article 277. Student Charity Trust Fund (SCTF)
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Section 1. The Student Charity Trust Fund (SCTF) must be used solely for students need
specically, nancial assistance for illness due to natural causes, and in case
of death, aid for the immediate family of the deceased student. Students can
avail of nancial assistance for the following illnesses or conditions requiring
medical attention and hospitalization.
a. Dengue fever
b. Typhoid fever
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c. Amoebiasis
d. Hepatitis (advanced stage)
e. Urinary tract infection (advanced stage)
f. Conditions requiring surgery
Section 2. Students with illnesses/condition cited above will be entitled to nancial
assistance depending on the number of days of hospitalization but not to
exceed P2,000.00. Those with illness/conditions cited above but were not
hospitalized but suffered are entitled to 10% of the total medical expenses
incurred but not to exceed P2,000.00. Supporting documents and ofcial
receipts must be presented.
Section 3. In the event of death for whatever cause, the immediate family of the deceased
will be entitled to P 5,000.00 as aid. Injuries or conditions resulting from
accidents are not included since CLSU students are already covered by a group
accident insurance policy renewable annually.
Article 278. Student Development Fund (SDF)
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Section 1. The Student Development Fund (SDF) is the amount given to students or group
of students to promote their welfare and development both in curricular
and extra-curricular activities. It is generated from two sources namely: a)
University Income (as per Board Resolution No.59-2001), a maximum amount
of P300,000.00 per year but not lower than P200,000.00 will be given to
students; and b) 30% of the Development Fund paid by the students every
semester, to wit; P500.00.
Section 2. The SDF Committee is the governing body of the 30% of the Student
Development Fund. It is composed of the USSC Chair, SOU Head, Dean of
Students and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Section 3. The SDF is open to the following category:
a. Bona de undergraduate and graduate CLSU Students who are going to
attend seminars/trainings/workshops, conventions and the like is referred
herein as Student Delegate/s. (Note: Availment is limited to once every
semester unless representing the University in competitions.)
b. Group of Students who are going to conduct seminars/trainings/workshops,
conventions and the like to clients other than their own members.
c. Other units directly servicing students for leadership development which
have no funds (such as SOU).
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Section 4. Student Delegate/s. Attendance to seminars/ trainings/ workshops/ conventions
or related activities such as contests, quiz bee, debates, etc.
a. International/National-regardless of number of participants, a maximum
of P12,000.00 maybe provided for each seminar/training to be attended,
depending on the expenses to be incurred such as registration,
transportation and food.
b. Regional-regardless of number of participants, a maximum of P8,000.00
maybe provided for each seminar/training to be attended, depending
on the expenses to be incurred such as registration, transportation and
food.
c. Provincial-regardless of number of participants, a maximum of P4,000.00
maybe provided for each seminar/training to be attended, depending
on the expenses to be incurred such as registration, transportation and
food.

Section 5. Group of Students. The group of students may conduct a university wide,
regional or national seminar/ training/ convention and get subsidy from SDF.
Classication
Number of
Participants
Amount to be
received
Minimum length
of time
A 100-200 P2,500.00 Half day
B 201-350 P5,000.00 Half day
C 351-550 P7,500.00 Whole day
D 551-above P10,000.00 Whole day
Article 279. Guidelines for the Award of Cash Incentives to Topnotchers of
Licensure Examinations
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Section 1. The University shall award cash incentives to topnotchers of licensure
examinations to recognize the graduates outstanding achievement. The cash
incentive shall be:
a. First Place PhP 50,000.00
b. Second Place PhP 30,000.00
c. Third Place PhP 15,000.00
d. Fourth to Tenth Place PhP 10,000.00
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TITLE ELEVEN
STUDENT GOVERNMENT AND PUBLICATION
Chapter 1
THE COLLEGATE STUDENT BODY ORGANIZATION
Article 280. The Congress for Campus Leaders (CCL)
Section 1. The Congress for Campus Leaders (CCL) is the highest policy-making body of
the CLSU Collegiate Student Body Organization (CSBO). It is composed of all
elected Class Presidents (all CFY and other year level sections), College Council
Presidents, and all OSA recognized Students Organizations. The CCL convenes
regularly at least twice a year. It elects a speaker, by a majority vote of all its
members in attendance, who shall preside all proceedings and shall cease to
the same following the end of that particular session of the congress.
Section 2. The CCL determines its rule of proceedings, punish its members for disorderly
behavior and with the concurrence of all its members in attendance, suspend,
or expel a member.
Section 3. The Congress, being the highest policy making body of the CSBO shall among
others:
a. Approve or amend the General Program of Action of the newly elected
USSC ofcers including rules, regulations, budgetary appropriations, and
guidelines formulated by the CSBO;
b. Serve as the avenue for the exercise of the rights and privileges as well
as duties and responsibilities of the CSBO members as embodied in its
constitution; and
c. As a body, propose and approve actions on any relevant matters that
affect the rights and welfare of the CSBO members.
Article 281. The University Supreme Student Council (USSC)
Section 1. The government of the CLSU-CSBO is vested to the University Supreme
Student Council (USSC). It is composed of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson,
Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, and Councilors (one from each college). The
USSC is the highest executive body of the CLSU-CSBO. It conducts business
during the regular or special session attended by a majority of the members.
The main functions of the USSC are to:
a. Formulate rules and regulations, guidelines concerning the provisions in
the conduct of affairs of the USSC consistent with the CCL constitution
and by-laws, university rules and regulations, including the University
Code of Conduct and discipline, DepEd Orders, CHED rulings, Letters of
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Instructions, Presidential Decrees, Laws and legal orders and decisions of
the CCL;
b. Make decisions, plans, programs and projects including budgetary
appropriation of the CSBO;
c. Appoint any replacements to vacant position(s) in the USSC;
d. Decide disciplinary measures against any erring ofcers of the USSC;
e. Act on any relevant matter brought to its attention including resolutions
from whatever source, ofce or institutions and recommendations from
CCL; and
f. Have transitory policy-making power in between sessions of the CCL.
Section 2. Duties of the USSC Ofcers:
a. The Chairperson is the chief executive of the USSC and shall among
others:
(1) Convene and preside over all meetings of the USSC;
(2) Convene the Congress of Campus Leaders (CCL);
(3) Sign all resolutions, communications and papers of the USSC and
CCL, veto any decree, proposal, resolution, etc. by the CCL when
necessary;
(4) Represent the CLSU-CSBO on all occasions where the CSBO needs
representation in general, the university, academic and administrative
council and in the Board of Regents;
(5) Present a report of the status of the USSC to the CCL when
necessary;
(6) Sign all requisitions and disbursement of the CSBO fund;
(7) Create and/or dissolve committees whenever necessary except the
constitutional committees in consultation with the members of the
council;
(8) Certify the correctness of the minutes of the meetings and other
records in his/her custody;
(9) Do and perform any lawful act to promote/uphold the best interest of
the CSBO; and,
(10) A appoint a property custodian among elected ofcers.
b. The Vice Chairperson shall assume powers and functions of the President
in the absence or incapacity of the latter and shall among others:
(1) Supervise and monitor directly the activities of the constitutional
committees;
(2) Present the performance report of the USSC ofcers upon request;
and
(3) Perform other duties/functions as Chairperson may assign.
c. The Secretary shall keep all records of the USSC. He/She shall:
(1) Keep all the minutes of meetings and proceedings of the USSC;
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(2) Receive and le all papers/correspondence of the USSC;
(3) Prepare and furnish the USSC ofcers with the agenda of the meetings
at least one day prior to the scheduled meetings;
(4) Make the performance report of the USSC ofcers; and
(5) Perform other duties/functions as maybe assigned by the President.
d. The Treasurer is the chief nance and budget ofcer of the USSC. He/She
shall:
(1) Collect and disburse the funds of the USSC in accordance with the duly
approved procedures;
(2) Keep all the nancial records of the USSC;
(3) Prepare and present to the CCL the Budgetary Plan of the USSC thirty
(30) days after its assumption to the ofce and its nancial status 30
days before the nal term exam on the second semester; and
(4) Issue receipts for the collections and sign all vouchers/checks for the
disbursement of USSC funds.

e. The Auditor shall:
(1) Check and certify the correctness of all nancial statements and
assess the progress of the nancial activities of the College Council
and USSC;
(2) Certify the availability of funds; and,
(3) Recommend to the USSC the necessary measures that will ensure the
sufcient allocation, procurement and utilization of funds/resources
including those for the prevention of irregular, unnecessary, excessive
or extravagant uses of the CSBO funds and properties.

f. The Councilors shall:
(1) Assist in formulation and implementation of program, plans and
activities of the USSC;
(2) Compose the constitutional ad hoc committees; and
(3) Perform other functions and duties that may be assigned by the
Chairperson.

Section 3. Qualications of the Elective Ofcers
a. A bona de college student of CLSU
b. Not in the warning list, and does not have a grade of 5.0 or more than
incomplete grade during the immediately preceding semester as certied
by the University Registrar. Summer classes will be considered as the
immediately preceding semester if the candidate was enrolled during the
immediately preceding summer
c. Not enrolled and shall not enroll in practice teaching or apprenticeship
during the school year
d. Not holding any major position in the USSC, any organization (including
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college councils) or any editorial staff position in the CLSU Collegian; and
e. Should present a certicate of good moral character signed by the Dean of
Students, head of the Security Force, and respective College Dean.
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Chapter 2
CLSU COLLEGIAN
The CLSU Collegian is the Ofcial Publication of the college students of Central Luzon
State University. Its ofce is located at the Student Union Building within CLSU premises.
The CLSU Collegian has gone a long way after the Central Luzon Agricultural College,
CLSUs forerunner, was transformed to a state University in 1965. It was then called the
Plowman and had consequently evolved into the CLSU Collegian.

The CLSU Collegian is the voice of truth and reason of the CLSU studentry, always
keeping a balance in things that are happening in the University. It also acts as a vehicle
for empowerment for the students as their comments, suggestions and contributions are
always accepted.

The main goal of the CLSU Collegian is to keep CLSU constituents, particularly the
students, well-informed and aware of the real things happening in the University without
losing sight of responsible journalism.
Article 282. General Rules and Principles
Section 1. The CLSU Collegian shall be the ofcial student newspaper of the Central
Luzon State University.
Section 2. The CLSU Collegian shall serve primarily as a newspaper of the student, informing
the community about events and University developments of interest to the
studentry, and as a medium for independent student opinion on community
and national issues. It shall not be subject to prior censorship. In turn, the
Editor and staff shall see to it that the CLSU Collegian exercises freedom
of expression and assumes the corresponding obligations guaranteed and
provided for in the constitution and the laws of the Republic. More specically,
they shall respect the rights of other parties that are equally protected by the
constitution and the laws, affording them the rights and opportunity to refute
or reply to adverse criticism or comment not later than the subsequent issue
to the publication of said criticism or comment.
Section 3. The CLSU Collegian shall be published at least twice a semester, and may have
additional issues, subject to availability of funds.
Article 283. The Selection Board
Section 1. The Editor-in-Chief of the CLSU Collegian shall be chosen by a Selection Board
which shall be composed of a Chair and four members. The Chair of the Board
shall be the Dean of Students or any qualied member of the faculty, preferably
of the College of Arts and Sciences. There shall be two (2) student members
who shall be chosen in accordance with the Section below, and two faculty
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members from among those nominated by the Deans of various colleges. The
Chair and members shall be appointed by the University President.
The Selection Board shall have the following functions:
a. To choose the Editor-in-Chief of the CLSU Collegian in the manner
prescribed in these rules;
b. To decide all protests relating to the selection of the Editor-in-Chief of
the CLSU Collegian subject to the powers of the University President as
specied in pertinent provisions of the Code of the University;
c. To recommend to the University President the appointment of an Interim
Editor-in-Chief as dened in these rules, should the need arise;
d. To conduct preliminary and formal investigation of cases involving the
editor or any member as respondent arising from acts or omission as
Editor-in-Chief or staff member of the CLSU Collegian, and to recommend
appropriate disciplinary action to the University President; provided,
however, that the penalty to be imposed by the University President shall
be subject to the rules on student conduct and discipline as promulgated
by the Board of Regents;
e. To formulate such guidelines and additional rules as are necessary to
implement these rules, subject to the approval by the University President.
All such implementing guidelines and rules so promulgated by the University
President shall form part of these rules.
Section 2. The student members of the Board shall be chosen by the University President
from nominees submitted by the Dean of Students.
The Dean of Students shall submit not more than ve (5) nominees to the
University President. The ve nominees shall be selected from a list submitted
by the University Supreme Student Council, provided that the Student Council
shall not nominate any of its members or ofcers. The Dean of Students
nominees shall each have had at least one years residence in the University,
be a regular student carrying the regular load in a degree program, and shall
not have been found guilty in any student disciplinary action for which the
penalty is one-month suspension or graver.
A student member of the Board while serving in that capacity shall maintain
the qualications required for appointment in order to continue serving in
ofce.
Section 3. The Selection Board shall serve for a term of one year beginning January 1 of
each year.
Section 4. Each member of the Board of Judges shall be paid honorarium for every
meeting at rates xed by the University President, subject to the ceilings for
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honoraria or allowances set by the Board of Regents, the ofce of the President
of the Republic of the Philippines, and other competent authority insofar only
as the faculty members are concerned.
Article 284. Selection of the Editor-in-Chief
Section 1. To be able to participate in the competitive examination, the applicant:
a. Must be a regular student of the University with at least one (1) year
residence therein;
b. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree course carrying not less than
the normal load prescribed for a regular student;
c. Must not on academic grounds have been disqualied, put on probation, or
given a grade of 5.00 in the last semester or term in which the applicant
enrolled before the examination. Any grade of 4.00 or Inc obtained
during the same semester or term must have been removed prior to the
deadline for submission of applications for the editorial examinations;
d. Must not have been adjudged guilty of an offense for which the penalty
imposed is one month suspension or graver in any college or university
disciplinary proceeding, or convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude.
Each application must be accompanied by a statement that the applicant
satises the foregoing qualications. The statement shall be certied by the
Secretary of the applicants college. The primary responsibility for the veracity
of the statement belongs to the applicant, and any material misstatement of
facts is an additional ground for disqualication.
Questions against the eligibility of an applicant shall be led with the
Selection Board, which shall resolve the same within the week before the date
of the examinations. The decision of the Board pursuant to these rules shall
be nal.
Section 2. The competitive examination shall be given in the following elds:
a. Editorial writing, which shall have a weight of 70%,
b. News writing, which shall have a weight of 20%, and
c. Layout and headline writing, which shall have a weight of 10%.
Section 3. The examination shall be held before the nal examinations in the second
semester of each year. Applications to participate in the examinations shall be
led with the Selection Board not later than three weeks before the scheduled
date of examination. The list of qualied applicants shall be released to all
colleges and institutes which shall post them in conspicuous places, and shall
likewise be publicized as the Board shall deem appropriate. The examination
questions shall be formulated by the Selection Board immediately before the
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examination itself, and which shall be administered on the same day.
Section 4. Immediately after the examination, the Selection Board shall hold a closed door
session to evaluate the examination papers, and then proceed to compute the
individual examinees aggregate scores, pursuant to Section 9 of these Rules.
The examinee with the highest aggregate score shall be nominated by the
Board for appointment as editor.
In case of tie for the rst place, the academic standing and journalistic
experience of the examinees shall be considered to break the tie. In case of
a further tie at this point, the Selection Board shall hold a secret balloting to
decide who among the examinees with identical scores shall be nominated
as Editor-in-Chief, with the Chair casting a vote only to break a tie vote. The
examinee in whose favor the tie is resolved shall forthwith be nominated for
appointment as Editor-in-Chief.
Section 5. The University President shall appoint the nominee of the Selection Board
chosen in accordance with these Rules as CLSU Collegian Editor.
In the event that the duly appointed Editor-in-Chief shall fail of be unable
to assume ofce, or in case of inability or any disqualication of the duly
appointed Editor-in-Chief to continue in ofce, the Selection Board shall
nominate, and the University President shall appoint, the student with the next
highest aggregate score in the selection process to serve as Editor-in-Chief for
the unexpired portion of the term.
Article 285. The CLSU Collegian Editorial Board
Section 1. The CLSU Collegian Editorial Board is the steering committee of the paper. It
is composed of the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor/s, Managing Editor/s and
Section Heads.
Section 2. Functions.
a. The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) serves as the head of the CLSU Collegian. He/she
presides over the meetings.
b. The Associate Editor/s acts as the Ofcer-in-Charge of the CLSU Collegian
when so designated by the EIC. He/She shall assume the powers and
functions of the EIC in the absence or incapacity of the latter. He/She may
perform other duties and functions assigned by the EIC.
c. The Managing Editor/s is/are the nancial head/s and property custodian/
s of the CLSU Collegian. He/she handles the allocation of honoraria of the
Editorial Board as well as the necessities of the ofce, acquires materials
for press works, transacts with the printing press, conducts auditing of
nances and prepares the nancial statement of the Collegian.
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d. The Sections of the CLSU Collegian are News, Opinion, Feature, Literary
and Sports and shall be headed by a Section Head. The Section Heads are
the editors of articles before it is checked by the EIC for publication.
Section 3. The term of ofce of the CLSU Collegian Editorial Board shall coincide with the
academic year of the University, including the summer term.
The members of the CLSU Collegian staff, not exceeding 30, shall be
selected and appointed by the Editor-in-Chief in accordance with such rules,
procedures and forms as may be prescribed by the University President to insure,
among others, proper exercise of the authority to appoint delegated herein
and conformity to University standards and regulations pertaining to personnel
records and related matters. Qualications and disqualications governing the
staff members shall be the same as those prescribed for the Editor, except that
they need not to meet the one-year residence requirement.
The Editor-in-Chief of the CLSU Collegian while serving in the capacity, must
continue to satisfy the same qualications and be free of the disqualications
governing eligibility to participate in the competitive examinations, as prescribed
in these rules.
Section 4. Notwithstanding the foregoing rules on qualications for the Editor-in-Chief or
staff, the former need not to be enrolled for the summer term, not less than
ve (5) of the staff members shall be enrolled in summer courses, provided,
however, that all the other qualications shall be complied with.
Section 5. The CLSU Collegian Editorial Board shall be paid honoraria at the rates
determined by the University President.
Section 6. The members of the CLSU Collegian staff shall be subject to the disciplinary
authority of the Editor-in-Chief regarding their conduct and performance on
matters affecting or involving them as members of the Collegian staff as
dened in or governed by these rules. The Editor-in-Chief is hereby authorized
to mete out such penalties as reprimand, withholding of honoraria, suspension
from ofce or termination of appointment only, depending on the gravity of
the offense committed; provided, that the decision of the Editor-in-Chief may
be appealable to the Selection Board who shall decide the case within fteen
(15) days. The Boards decision shall be nal. The Editor-in-Chief shall submit
immediately to the University President a report of each disciplinary action
taken in case a penalty is imposed, and at the same time furnish a copy
thereof of each of the following:
a. The Selection Board;
b. The Business Manager of the CLSU Collegian;
c. The Accounting Ofce, only in cases where the penalty imposed is
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withholding of honoraria, suspension, or termination of appointment;
and
d. The Cashiers Ofce only in cases similar to those specied in c above.
Section 7. Any misconduct or violation of rules committed by any of the member of
the Editorial Board shall be the sole and shall not cause the curtailment or
interruption of the publication of the CLSU Collegian. The University President
in consultation with the Selection Board shall take the appropriate measures to
avoid disruption of publication in case of inability or disqualication, whether
temporary or permanent, of the Editor or the staff to perform effectively their
functions.
Article 286. Business Management
Section 1. As a student publication, the CLSU Collegian shall be nancially supported by
the students, who shall pay a publication fee for this purpose in an amount to
be xed by the Board of Regents.
Amounts received from subscriptions, donations, advertisements and
other sources shall form part of the CLSU Collegian funds.
The nancial and business management of the CLSU Collegian shall be
vested in a business manager who shall be nominated by the Editor and
appointed by the University President among members of the faculty preferably
from the College of Business Administration and Accountancy. The business
manager shall appoint solicitors and assistants.
Section 2. The Business Manager and the business management staff shall be paid
honoraria at rates xed by the University President.
Section 3. To insure proper expenditure of CLSU Collegian funds, the following regulations
and procedures shall be observed:
a. There shall be an annual budget to cover the operations of the CLSU
Collegian. The budget for the rst month of the academic year shall be the
same as that for the corresponding period of the previous year.
b. After the ofcial report of collection of the Collegian fee shall have been
ready, the Editor and Business Manager shall prepare a budget for the year.
This budget shall state the funds available; the purposes of expenditures;
and the items of expenditures. It shall be supported by a plantilla of
personnel for both the editorial staff and the business management staff,
as well as a work plan for the year. The budget and supporting documents
shall be sent by the Editor through the Collegian Business Manager to the
FMS Director and be subject to the approval of the University President.
c. There shall be no decit spending in the nancial management of the
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CLSU Collegian.
d. All appointments, disbursements and operating activities of the CLSU
Collegian shall be in accordance with the budget, plantilla and work plan
in b, except such as are allowable under a above.
e. Changes in the budget, plantilla and work plan shall be proposed jointly by
the Editor and Collegian Business Manager, and be subject to the review
of the FMS Director and approval of the University President.
f. Each member of the editorial staff, except the Editor, shall certify to the
services actually rendered by lling out Civil Service Form No. 48 for each
day service is rendered and not at the end of the month, which shall
be veried and attested to by the Editor in the space provided therein.
Each member of the staff of the Business Manager shall similarly certify
to services actually rendered in the aforementioned Civil Service Form,
subject to verication and attestation by the Collegian Business Manager.
g. The Editor shall prepare and approve the payroll for and all vouchers
and other scal documents covering other expenditures and needs of the
editorial staff, subject to conrmation by the Collegian Business Manager
shall be responsible insofar as the payroll and vouchers of the business
management staff are concerned, subject to conrmation by the Editor.
However, the vouchers and other scal documents covering the
honoraria and miscellaneous expenditures shall be prepared and approved
by the Chair thereof.
h. The budget for the Editorial term shall be published by the Editor including
all specications and changes therein.
Article 287. General Provisions
Section 1. These rules shall supersede all existing Rules and Regulations governing
the CLSU Collegian, and shall be effective upon approval by the Board of
Regents.
Section 2. The rules herein and other amendments should be congruent with RA 7079,
the Campus Journalism Act of 1991.
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TITLE TWELVE
STUDENT CODE
Chapter 1
RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF STUDENTS
Article 288. Rights of Students
Section 1. The right to receive relevant and quality education, primarily through competent
instruction, in line with national goals and conducive to their full development
as persons with human dignity.
Section 2. The right to freely choose their eld of study subject to existing curricula and
to continue their course therein up to graduation, except in cases of academic
deciency, or violation of disciplinary regulations.
Section 3. The right to school guidance and counseling services for making decisions and
selecting alternatives in elds of work suited to his potentialities.
Section 4. The right to access to his/her own school records, the condentiality of which
the school shall maintain and preserve.
Section 5. The right to the issuance of ofcial certicates, diplomas, transcript of records,
grades, transfer credentials and other similar documents within thirty (30)
days from request.
Section 6. The right to publish a student newspaper and similar publications, as well as
the right to invite resource persons during assemblies, symposia and other
activities of similar nature.
Section 7. The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions, and to effective
channels of communication with appropriate academic and administrative
bodies of the school or institution.
Section 8. The right to conform, establish, join and participate in organizations and
societies recognized by the school to foster their intellectual, cultural, spiritual,
and physical growth and development, or to form, establish, join and maintain
organizations and societies for purposes not contrary to law.
Section 9. The right to be free from involuntary contributions, except those approved by
their own organizations or societies.
Article 289. Duties and Responsibilities of Students
Section 1. Exert his utmost to develop his potentialities for service, particularly by
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undergoing an education suited to his abilities, in order that he may become
an asset to his family and to society.

Section 2. Uphold the academic integrity of the school, endeavor to achieve academic
excellence and abide by the rules and regulations governing his academic
responsibilities and moral integrity.

Section 3. Promote and maintain the peace and tranquility of the school by observing the
rules of discipline, and by exerting efforts to attain harmonious relationships
with fellow students, the teaching and academic staff and other school
personnel.

Section 4. Participate actively in civic affairs and in the promotion of the general welfare,
particularly in the social, economic and cultural development of this community
and in the attainment of a just, compassionate and orderly society.

Section 5. Exercise his rights responsibly in the knowledge that he is answerable for any
infringement or violation of the public welfare and of the rights of others.
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Chapter 2
CLSU STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
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Article 290. Preliminary Title

Section 1. This code shall be known as the CLSU Student Code of Conduct and
Discipline.
Article 291. Policy Statement

Section 2. The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty and property,
and the promotion of the general welfare are essential for enjoyment by all
people of the blessings of democracy.
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Article 292. Effect and Application of this Code
Section 1. This Code shall take effect during the current school year upon the approval of
the Board of Regents.
Section 2. The provision of this CLSU Student Code of Conduct and Discipline shall apply
to all students of the CLSU.
Section 3. For graduating students, diploma, clearances, certicate of honorable dismissal
and certicate of good moral character shall be withheld.
Section 4. The implementing body of this CLSU Student Code of Conduct and Discipline
shall be composed of the University President, Vice Presidents, Dean of
Students, College Deans, Directors, High School Principals, Department
Chairs, Section Heads, Dormitory Managers/ Houseparents, University Security
Force, other University Ofcials, Faculty, Staff and the USSC Ofcers who shall
enforce and supervise overall compliance to this code in their respective areas
of responsibilities.
Section 5. The investigating committee pursuant to violation of this code shall be
composed of a Committee headed by the University Legal Counsel, with OSA
representative to be designated by the Dean of Students, a faculty member
from the college where the respondent belongs and USSC Chair as members.
In cases of violation of any provisions of RA 9003 (An Act Providing for
Ecological Waste Management Program), the Center Director of RM-CARES or
her designee shall also be a member thereof. Proper recommendation shall be
made by the said committee for the approval of the University President.
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Article 293. Scope and Limitations
Section 1. The following denition of terms shall have the meaning set forth before for
purposes of this code
a. Students are those enrolled at the Central Luzon State University.
b. University Jurisdiction includes all the places over which the authority of
the University President/ Administration is exercised, and in other areas of
the country where special projects and ofces of the CLSU are located and
wherever eld trips of students are conducted, or outside the University
jurisdiction whenever the interest of the University as state educational
institution so require.
c. Laws of the Land refer to the general statutes currently in force in the
Philippines with particular reference to the Revised Penal Code and
Education Act of 1982.
d. Complaint or Report includes any verbal and/or written allegation against
any student of CLSU duly submitted to the Ofce of the Chief of University
Security Force (USF) or to the USSC or to any other University Authority.
e. Preliminary Investigation is an initial inquiry conducted for the purpose of
ascertaining or establishing the existence of a violation as gleaned from
the presented evidence.
f. Summary Investigation is an inquiry conducted without the benet of
formal investigation.
g. All terms used in this CLSU Student Code of Conduct and Discipline which
are not specically dened shall have the meaning as dened in the
Revised Penal Code and Education Act of 1982 or as dened in other
pertinent laws.
h. Aside from the penalties imposed herein, student offenders shall be
subjected to counseling and/or psychotherapy by the Guidance Counselors/
Psychologists of the OSA who shall be duly designated therefore.
i. Parents of student respondents and complainants shall be notied
accordingly.
j. Summary Penalties. The penalties for the offenses covered by Section
3c; Section 4c, 4d, 4e; Section 5d, 5e; and Section 7, Article 295 of this
CLSU Student Code of Conduct and Discipline when caught/discovered in
agrante delito shall be imposed summarily by the University Authority
concerned without any need of formal investigation.
Article 294. Norms of Conduct
A student of the Central Luzon State University must be imbued with
Section 1. Moral Character. He is imbued with moral character if among other qualities:
a. He acts as a person whose values, attitude and convictions is in accord
with the Universal Ethical Norms of Right, Reasons and the accepted
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values and approved levels of conduct in the society where he lives.
b. He is honest to himself, accepting his shortcomings and striving to improve
and change.
c. He is fair and just in his dealings with his fellowmen.
d. He respects the rights of others as he would want his own rights to be
respected.
e. He lives by the precepts of love, justice, compassion and concern for
others
Section 2 Personal Discipline. He is imbued with personal discipline, if among other
qualities
a. He devotes himself to the fulllment of obligations and considers rights as
means to this end.
b. He resolves his problems and conicts without prejudice to others.
c. He foregoes the enjoyment of certain rights and privileges that other more
needy be beneted and that the greater good of society maybe served.
d. He is tolerant to others and humble to accept what is better than this.
e. He develops temperance and propriety in words and in action especially
against vices.
Section 3. Civic Conscience and Patriotism. He is imbued with civic conscience and
patriotism, if among other qualities
a. He participates actively in civic affairs and in the promotion of the general
welfare, particularly in social, economic and cultural development, of his
community and in the attainment of a just, compassionate and orderly
society.
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b. He puts the welfare of the entire country above his personal, family and
regionalistic interest.
c. He obeys duly constituted authorities, laws, rules and regulations.
d. He settles disputes, problems and conicts through the channels provided
by law and society.
e. He strives to bring about necessary changes through peaceful means. He
contributes to the attainment of social justice.
Article 295. Discipline
Section 1. At all times, every student must promote and maintain the peace and tranquility
of the school by observing the rules on discipline and by exerting efforts to
attain harmonious relationship with fellow students, the teaching and academic
staff and other school personnel.
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The investigation, disposition and corresponding sanctions of students
cases shall follow the proceedings set in this CLSU Student Code of Conduct
and Discipline.
The maintenance of student conduct and discipline is anchored on the
willful acceptance of the student of all policies, rules and regulations prescribed
by the University as signied by their enrolment and the guidance provided by
the school authority who are implementing this CLSU Student Code of Conduct
and Discipline and exercising substitute parental authority.
Section 2. Offenses Involving Persons
a. Sexual Offenses. Display of immoral/sexual desire, including acts of
lasciviousness, petting and similar acts within the University jurisdiction.
(1) Indecent Acts (necking, petting, exposure of private parts of the body
and other indecent acts) committed within the University jurisdiction.
1st offense - Warning/Reprimand
2nd offense - Suspension for 2 to 4 weeks
3rd offense - Suspension for 1 year

(2) Acts of Lasciviousness. Forcible physical imposition of sexual desire or
lewd desires upon a woman/man against her/his will.
1st offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
2nd offense - Expulsion from the University
(3) Attempted/Frustrated rape committed within the University
jurisdiction
1st offense - Suspension for 1 year
2nd offense - Expulsion from the University
(4) Consummated rape committed within the University jurisdiction

Penalty is expulsion from the University
(5) Peeping and Exhibitionism
1st offense - Suspension for 2 to 4 weeks
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University
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b. Fighting or Violence Resulting in Physical Injuries
(1) Slight physical injuries and maltreatment (offended party incapacitated
for labor, regular duties or to attend classes from one (1) to nine (9)
days)
1st offense - Suspension until payment of hospitalization bill provided
that the suspension shall not be less than 2 weeks and community
service of 15 days after serving suspension
2nd offense - Suspension until payment ofhospitalization bill provided
that the suspension shall not be less than 1 semester and
community service of 15 days after serving suspension
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University and payment of
hospitalization bill
(2) Less serious physical injuries (offended parties incapacitated for labor,
regular duties or to attend classes for 10 to 29 days)
1st offense - Suspension until payment of hospitalization bill provided
that the suspension shall not be less than 2 weeks to 1 semester
and 30 days of community service after serving suspension
2nd offense - Suspension until payment of hospitalization bill provided
that the suspension shall not be less than 1 year and 30 days of
community service after serving suspension
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University and payment of
hospitalization bill
(3) Serious physical injuries (injured person shall become insane, imbecile,
impotent, blind, shall have lost an eye, a hand, a foot, an arm, or leg
or shall have lost the use of any such member or shall have become
incapacitated for the work, regular duties or attend classes for 30 days
or more in which he was therefore habitually engaged
Penalty is expulsion from the University and pay hospitalization bill.
(4) Physical injuries inicted in a tumultuous affray. When several
students quarrel and assault each other in a confused and tumultuous
manner, and the persons responsible therefore cannot be identied,
all those who appear to have used any violence upon the person of
the offended party shall be punished.

Penalty depends upon the nature or physical injuries inicted in b (1),
b (2) and b (3) above.
(5) Hazing and initiation rites.
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- Suspension for 1 school year of the student organization, through
the Board of Management of Student Organizations (BMSO) after
summary hearing; and
- Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year of the ofcers and members
who are directly involved provided that, if someone dies, penalty
is expulsion from the University
(6) Writing or uttering insulting, derogatory and malicious and libelous
or agrant indecency in language by any means including electronic
communication.
1st offense - Reprimand
2nd offense - Suspension for 2 weeks to 1 month
3rd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
4th offense - Expulsion from the University
(7) Use of rude language, pseudonyms or speech that wounds a persons
feelings and/or arouse him to anger, belittling, disparaging, speaking
slightingly of, or offending another person, offending against recognized
standards of propriety or good taste.

1st offense - Reprimand
2nd offense - Suspension for 2 weeks to 1 month
3rd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
4th offense - Expulsion from the University
(8) Posting through any form of media, internet or electronic means any
derogatory, malicious and scandalous materials including photos and
videos that inicts injury or suffering, and taints the reputation of
another person or group.
1st offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
2nd offense - Expulsion from the University
(9) Intimidation, threat and harassment
1st offense - Suspension for 1 to 2 weeks
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University
(10) Unlawful use of means of publication and unlawful utterances.
Printing, publishing false news which may endanger the public order,
or cause damage to the interest or credit of the university; any student
whom by the same means, or by words, utterances or speeches, shall
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encourage disobedience to any provision of this CLSU Student Code
of Conduct and Discipline or to the constituted authorities; writing,
printing, publishing and distributing or causing to be printed, published
or distributed books, pamphlets, periodicals or leaets which do not
bear the real printers name or which are classied as anonymous.
1st offense - Suspension for 1 to 2 weeks of the members involved in
the publication
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year of the members
involved in the publication
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University of the members involved
in the publication
Section 3. Offenses Involving Property
a. Theft. Unlawful or felonious taking away of anothers property, whether
personal or government property without consent and with the intention
of depriving the person or institution of it.
(1) Hunting, shing and destruction of animals and other valuables in
restricted areas.

1st offense - Suspension for 1 to 2 weeks
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University
(2) Uprooting and unlawful cutting of trees

1st offense - Planting of 10 trees for every tree
uprooted/cut down
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 to 2 weeks
3rd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to expulsion
from the University
(3) Picking of fruits & experimental plants in restricted areas

1st offense - Warning/Reprimand and restitution or
payment of damages
2nd offense - Suspension for 2 weeks to 1 semester
and restitution or payment of damages
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University and
restitution or payment of damages
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(4) Stealing/shoplifting/pick pocketing and related offenses

1st offense - Suspension for 1 to 2 weeks until after
restitution or payment of damages
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
until after restitution or payment of damages
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University and
restitution or payment of damages
b. Robbery. Implies the felonious taking of anothers property from
a person or in his immediate presence by the use of violence or
intimidation. It also includes robbery by the use of force upon things.
1st offense - Suspension until after restitution or payment of damages
provided that the suspension shall not be less than 2 weeks to 1
month
2nd offense - Suspension and restitution or payment of damages
provided that the suspension shall not be less than 1 semester
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University and restitution or payment
of damages
c. Vandalism or destruction of government/ private property such as
books, periodicals, chairs, vehicles, etc.
1st offense - Warning/Reprimand and restitution or
payment of damages
2nd offense - Suspension for 2 weeks to 1 semester
and until restitution or payment of damages
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University and
-restitution or payment of damages
Section 4. Offenses Involving the Community
a. Fraternity and other student organization rumbles
1st offense - Suspension for 1 week to 1 semester
for those who are directly involved
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
for those who are directly involved and student
organization will be suspended through the
BMSO after summary hearing
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University and
suspension of student organization through
BMSO after summary hearing
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b. Other disturbances of public order, disturbances in places or ofces,
interruption/ disturbance of public performance including herein are those
rallies and picketing without permit or authority
1st offense - Suspension for 1 week to 1 semester
for those who are directly involved
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
for those who are directly involved
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University
c. Driving a vehicle that causes undue disturbance and violation of campus
trafc rules
1st offense - Reprimand and educate the offender.
If a minor, impound the vehicle and summon
the offenders parents
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 to 2 weeks (including
minor offender)
3rd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to
expulsion (including minor offender)
d. Violation/ removing and/or marring of legally posted instructions such as
but not limited to No Trespassing, Keep off the Grass, Off limits, and
other signs
1st offense - Community Service for 3 days in
designated area/s
2nd offense - Community Service for 1 week in
designated area/s
3rd offense - Community Service for 1 month in
designated area/s
4th offense - Suspension for 1 semester to
expulsion from the University
e. Violation of University curfew hours
1st offense - Warning/ Reprimand
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 to 2 weeks
3rd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
and call the attention of the parents/ guardian
4th offense - Suspension for 1 year to expulsion
from the University
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f. Littering within the University premises*
1st offense - Community Service for 15 days in
designated area/s
2nd offense - Community Service for 10 days in
designated area/s or a ne of PhP300.00
3rd offense - Community Service for 15 days in
designated area/s and a ne of PhP300.00
Subsequent - Suspension for 1 month
offense
g. Indiscriminate Burning*
1st offense - Community Service for 15 days in
designated area/s
2nd offense - Community Service for 10 days in
designated area/s or a ne of PhP300.00
3rd offense - Community Service for 15 days in
designated area/s and a ne of PhP300.00
Subsequent - Suspension for 1 month
offense
h. Improper sorting and disposal of waste in the dormitories and in the
jurisdiction of the University.*

1st offense - Community Service for 15 days in
designated area/s
2nd offense - Community Service for 10 days in
designated area/s or a ne of PhP300.00
3rd offense - Community Service for 15 days in
designated area/s and a ne of PhP300.00
Subsequent - Suspension for 1 month
offense
i. Throwing/disposal of waste in unauthorized dumping site.*

1st offense - Community Service for 15 days in
designated area/s
2nd offense - Community Service for 10 days in
designated area/s or a ne of PhP300.00
3rd offense - Community Service for 15 days in
designated area/s and a ne of PhP300.00
Subsequent - Suspension for 1 month
offense
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*The ne shall be deposited in the RM-CARES Trust Fund.
Section 5. Offenses Involving Academic and Ofcial Business
a. Forging, falsifying public documents, impersonating or giving ctitious
names, misrepresentation of facts. Erasing, substituting or altering by
any means of the gures, letters, words or signatures, making untruthful
statements in a narration of facts and/or alteration in a genuine documents
which changes its meaning, using ctitious names and concealing other
personal circumstances, offering/giving an evidence false witness or
testimony.
1st offense - Suspension for 1 week to 1 semester
2nd offense - Expulsion from the University
b. Cheating in examination and quizzes. Faculty member concerned must
report to the Department Chairman or in his absence, to the Dean of the
College all incidents of cheating, together with evidences.
1st offense - Grade of 0 for the exam for those
involved in cheating
2nd offense - Grade of 5.00 for the subject for those
involved in cheating
3rd offense - Grade of 5.00 for the subject and
suspension for 1 semester for those involved in
cheating
c. Presenting copied requirements/ plagiarism
(1) Thesis and/or manuscript
1st offense - Grade of 5.00 and suspension for 1 semester
2nd offense - Grade of 5.00 and expulsion from the
University
(2) Term paper and projects
1st offense - Grade of 0 for the term paper/
project submitted
2nd offense - Suspension for 2 weeks and highest
possible grade of 3.00 in the subject
3rd offense - Grade of 5.00 for the subject
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(3) Presenting copied exercises, experiments and other class
requirements
1st offense - Grade of 0 for the exercise/ experiment
2nd offense - Grade of 5.00 for the subject and
suspension for 1 semester
3rd offense - Grade of 5.00 for the subject and
suspension for 1 year
(4) Submitting or publishing copied articles and other publication in any
form including electronic materials
1st offense - Suspension for 2 weeks
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 semester
3rd offense - Suspension for 1 semester and offender
to be banned from writing in any publication
in the University
d. Non-wearing of ID from Monday to Sunday
1st offense - Warning/Reprimand
2nd offense - Suspension for 3 days
3rd offense - Suspension for 1 week
e. Wearing of someone elses ID/lending ones ID to another.
1st offense - Suspension for 1 week
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 month
Section 6. Serious Offenses not covered in the Foregoing
a. Commission or violation of any of the provisions under RA 9165 otherwise
known as comprehensive as Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of
2002.
Penalty is expulsion from the University.
b. Drunkenness/Possession and/or taking intoxicating drinks within the
University jurisdiction
(1) Possession and/or taking intoxicating drinks within the University
jurisdiction
1st offense - Suspension for 3 days to 1 week
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 to 2 weeks
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3rd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to expulsion
from the University
(2) Drunkenness resulting in public scandal or alarm
1st offense - Suspension for 2 weeks to 1 semester
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University
c. Gambling and betting sports contest. Taking part in any card game or any
other scheme wherein wagers consisting of money, articles of values or
representative of value are made; betting money of any object or article
of value or representative of value upon the result of any sports contest.

1st offense - Suspension for 1 to 2 weeks
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University
d. Illegal possession of rearms and other deadly weapons
(1) Possession of deadly weapons
1st offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
2nd offense - Expulsion from the University
(2) Possession of rearms
Penalty is expulsion from the University
e. Recruitment/accepting freshmen to any recognized or unrecognized
Student Organization except cultural groups, college councils and college/
school organ.

- Suspension of the recognized student organization for 1 year;
- Suspension for 1 semester of the ofcers and members of the
organizations who were directly involved; and
- Freshman involved shall be suspended for 1 semester.
f. Conducting activities inside/ outside the University without approval from
proper authorities
- The organization/ student body will be suspended for 1 semester. In
case of non-recognized or outside groups, they will be banned from
operating and conducting activities inside/ outside the University.
- Students directly responsible for conducting disallowed activities will
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be suspended as follows:
1st offense - Suspension for 2 weeks to 1 semester
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University
Section 7. Miscellaneous minor offenses
a. Any of the following offenses:
(1) Connecting or disconnecting electrical wires and plumbing device
without permission from authorities concerned
(2) Sleeping, cooking and doing toilet necessities in unauthorized places
(3) Undue noise or disturbance in the classrooms and libraries, buildings
and ofces
(4) Climbing/ jumping over the boundary fence of the university
1st offense - Warning/ Reprimand
2nd offense - Suspension for 1 to 2 weeks
3rd offense - Suspension for 1 month to 1 semester
4th offense - Suspension for 1 semester to 1 year
5th offense - Expulsion from the University
Section 8. Any student who had been meted of punishment of at least one week suspension
shall be ineligible to receive university honors, i.e., academic honors or other
student awards.
Section 9. Nothing herein provided shall affect or prejudice the right of the offended
party to institute action in the regular courts of law.
Article 296. Procedure of Reporting Violations, Investigation and Disposition
Section 1. There is hereby created the Investigating Committee composed of:
a. The University Legal Counsel as the Chair;
b. One (1) faculty member to be designated by the Dean from the college
where the respondent/s belong;
c. OSA representative to be designated by the Dean of Students;
d. USSC representative to be designated by the USSC Chair;
e. In cases where provision/s of R.A. 9003 are violated, the RM-CARES
Director or his/her designee.
The Investigating Committee thru its Chair shall inform the parent/
s guardian/s of the student/s charged as it deems necessary.
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Section 2. No individual shall be a member of the Investigating Committee in any
particular case in which he is related to either party within sixth degree of
consanguinity or afnity, to whom he has fraternity/sorority relation to either
party or to whom he has been counsel.
Section 3. Any individual who has a cause of action against another individual involving
any matter covered/embraced by this CLSU Student Code of Conduct and
Discipline may complain orally or in writing to the Chief of the University
Security Force, appropriate University Authority and/or the USSC. In case
the complaint was made to the University Authority or USSC the latter shall
immediately refer the case to the USF Chief who shall immediately take
appropriate action by taking the written statements of the complainants and
those of his/their witnesses and all other pieces of evidence upon receipt of
said report/complaint. The USF shall forward to the Chairman the complete
records of the complaint/report within ve (5) days from the time the case
was referred thereto, provided that if a settlement/ agreement was reached
at the instance of the USF Chief, appropriate legal authorities or USSC, the
agreement shall be in writing and shall be forwarded immediately to the Chair
for recording purposes.
Section 4. Upon receipt of the complaint, the Chair of the committee shall make an entry
in an ofcial log book kept for the purpose, specifying the person or persons
charged the complaint(s), the witnesses, the date of ling and the substance
of the charge.
Section 5. The Investigating Committee shall convene not later than six (6) working days
after receipt of the respondent(s) answer or after the expiration of the period
within which the respondent should answer on the day and hour set by the Chair
of the Investigating Committee, to hear both parties and their witnesses. For
this purpose, the committee may issue summons for the personal appearance
of parties and witnesses.
Section 6. All parties concerned shall be notied of the date set for the hearing at least
two (2) working days before such hearing. The respondent may defend himself
personally or by counsel of his own choice from among the University faculty,
staff and student.
Section 7. In the interest of speedy justice, the Investigating Committee shall hold
hearings continuous or at least twice a week until the case has been resolved.
The hearing shall be summary in nature and the Committee shall not be bound
by the technical rules of law and may adopt any rules or procedures so long
as its purpose is for the speedy disposition of the case. The committee shall
arrive at a resolution of the dispute within fteen (15) working days from the
day it convenes on the rst hearing, and at the discretion of the Chairman,
be extended not to exceed ve (5) working days except in clearly meritorious
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cases. The complainant who has the burden of proof shall be heard rst and
the respondent may submit controverting evidences, if he/she so desires.
Section 8. Refusal or willful failure of any party or witnesses to appear in compliance with
the summons without sufcient cause, the Investigating Committee shall note
this fact and thereafter proceed to hear the case ex-parte without prejudice to
his appearance in subsequent hearings.
Section 9. The Committee, on the application of either the complainant or the respondents,
or on its own motion, may in its discretion and for cause, postpone the hearing
for such period of time as the ends of justice and the right of the parties to a
speedy hearing, may require.
All proceedings by the Investigating Committee shall be public and
informal, provided the Chair, upon request of a party excludes the public from
the proceedings in the interest of privacy, decency or public morals.
The Chair and Members of the Investigating Committee are hereby
authorized to administer in connection with any matter relating to all
proceedings provided for in this Student Code of Conduct and Discipline.
The Investigating Committee may recommend the meeting out of lighter
or heavier penalties provided the merits of the evidence of the case warrant
such recommendations.
Section 10. The records of the case with the report of ndings thereon and the
recommendation shall be signed by the majority of the members of the
committee after the termination of the hearing. The report of the Committee
shall state the ndings of the case, the meted penalty and the specic
regulations.
Section 11. In all cases, any petition for reinvestigation of the case may be ordered by the
University President provided it is meritorious and submitted within one (1)
week after receipt of notice of the decision.
Section 12. Any reported violation of this CLSU Student Code of Conduct and Discipline,
parents/ guardian shall be immediately notied upon the report of the
violation.
Article 297. Power Reserved to the University President
Section 1. The University President or in his absence, the Vice-President for Administration
(VPAD), is hereby endowed the authority to cause the investigation and the
imposition of corresponding penalties for such other offenses not specied in
this CLSU Student Code of Conduct and Discipline. The University President
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may modify the penalties herein provided to suit cases not covered and to
serve the cause of justice.
Article 298. Repealing Clause
Section 1. All rules, regulations or penalties contrary or inconsistent with this CLSU
Student Code of Conduct and Discipline are hereby repealed and/ or modied
accordingly.
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BOOK V
GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS
TITLE THIRTEEN
FINAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 1
AMENDMENT, REPEALING AND EFFECTIVITY PROVISIONS
Article 299. Amendment Clause. Save as to matters specically provided for
by law, any provision of this University Code may be amended by
the Board of Regents, and where the Charter so requires, upon the
recommendation of the Administrative Council.
Article 300. Repealing Clause. All existing rules, regulations or penalties in
contrary or inconsistent with this University Code are hereby repealed
and/or modied accordingly.
Article 301. Effectivity. This University Code shall take effect upon the approval
of the Board of Regents.
Article 302. Transitory Provision. Changes made and new provisions and
rules laid down in this code which may prejudice or impair vested
or acquired rights under previously existing rules shall have no
retroactive effect.
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TASK FORCE UNIVERSITY CODE
Chairman .................................................. Dr. Danilo G. Tan
Members:
Academic Affairs Program ................ Dr. Rolando D. Dollete
General Administration Program ....... Dr. Cheryl G. Ramos
Research, Extension
and Training Program .................. Dr. Teodora T. Battad
Business Affairs Program .................. Engr. Adorable P. Pineda
Secretariat ................................................ Francis Albert C. Mendoza
Charito C. Cerin
Zoilo A. Cunanan
Editor ..................................................... Prof. Myla L. Santos
Consultant ................................................ Dr. Ruben C. Sevilleja
University President
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