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GE 10-A
WHOLE PERSON EDUCATION
(First Semester 2022-2023)

CLASS DAYS AND CLASS TIME: Section W- 10-11:30AM (TF); Section X- 2:30-4:00 PM (MTh)

ROOM: ONLINE (Silliman Online University Learning)/Section W: UH 22; Section X: CH 5

LECTURER/FACILITATOR: Dr. Maria Lorena L. Tuballa

CONSULTATION HOURS: On Appointment Basis

Engr. Dennis V. Salboro, REE, Meng Date: August 16, 2022

Department Chairperson

Maria Lorena L. Tuballa, REE, DEng Date: August 16, 2022

Dean

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 SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY VISION, MISSION AND GOALS

Vision
A leading Christian institution committed to total human development for the well-
being of society and environment.

Mission
1. Infuse into the academic learning the Christian faith anchored on the gospel of
Jesus Christ.

2. Provide an environment where Christian fellowship and relationship can be

nurtured and promoted.

3. Provide opportunities for growth and excellence in every dimension of the

University life in order to strengthen character, competence and faith.

4. Instill in all members of the University community an enlightened social

consciousness and a deep sense of justice and compassion.

5. Promote unity among peoples and contribute to national development.

Goals
Silliman aims to have...
• a quality and diverse body of students;
• a holistic and responsive educational program with a Christian orientation;
• a quality faculty comparable to Asian standards;
• a quality support staff;
• adequate facilities and administrative systems;
• a supportive and involved alumni; and
• a long-term financial viability.

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 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING and DESIGN
SILLIMANUNIVERSITY
Dumaguete City
GOAL
To be the leading engineering education provider committed to the total development
of globally competitive engineers.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To achieve global competence in the various fields of engineering;

2. To continually revise and upgrade the curricula in keeping abreast with worldwide
technological developments;

3. To provide for the development of the faculty and staff to handle better all the
demands associated with the academic programs;

4. To provide new academic programs with options to respond to the needs of the
industry, government, community and environment;

5. To upgrade the laboratories and expand physical resources to permit

increased access to appropriate engineering hardware and create
opportunities for “hands-on” experiential learning;

6. To develop a sense of commitment for service to the community through applied

research, extension, consultancies, seminars and workshops;

7. To develop Christian values in students;

8. To provide opportunities for leadership training to students through co-curricular

activities in preparation for their jobs; and

9. To identify source of funds for financial assistance to deserving students through

scholarships.

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Course Code: GE 10A

Course Title: WHOLE PERSON EDUCATION

Course Credit: 3 units

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This GE will integrate and unify our institutional graduate outcomes (IGO) where a good Silliman graduate is a: creative critical thinker,
transformative Christian witness, effective communicator, and an independent, reflective life-long learner. Visible outcomes and operational indicators of our 5 C’s
(Church, Classroom, Courts, Culture, Community), FIRE (Faith, Instruction, Research, Extension), Service Learning, Institutional Heritage, Code of Christian Collegiality,
Volunteerism, Wellness, among others, will be delivered and effected as the university’s whole person education is infused into the OBE system. This will also
complement and enhance the graduate attributes of the different disciplines and programs.

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students are expected to have:

1. Develop as a graduate with a defined and authentic identity

2. Understand the role of the mind, body, and spirit in the holistic human experience
3. Achieve new capacities and perspectives
4. Develop a sense of responsibility and compassion towards others
5. Acquire a diverse skills set for better personal and professional prospects
6. An ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility

Course Requirements:

1. Lectures / presentations. Students are to participate in lectures and class presentations.

2. Students should pass all examinations.
3. Students are expected to attend the class on time and all the time.
4. Requirements/work to do must be submitted and done on time.

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 EVALUATION

Evaluation will be based on regular exams, assignments, midterm exam, and final exam or its equivalent, presentations, creative outputs/projects and
reflections. Class interactions and participation are also included. Experiential learning though our 5C’s kind of education and site visits (when possible) that
will facilitate an in-depth understanding and awareness of our institutional heritage will be part of the learning experience.

LEARNING PLAN

- The course will be delivered mostly online, with some face-to-face modalities.
- Reading assignments can be done asynchronously.
- Outputs, depending on its nature, may be online or face-to-face.
- Group discussions and group activities will be face-to-face.

Time Frame COURSE OUTCOMES Performance Assessment Flexible Learning Required Readings
(indicate the specific Outputs Modalities
topics to be tackled in (and recalibrated Intended
WEEKS (17) Learning Outcomes)

WEEKS 1-7

Introduction to WPE Develop as a graduate with Activity 1. Introduction to WPE Hybrid Embedded in the course, accessed through
a defined and authentic Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL) or
Teacher: Lecture given on lecture days. Readings in PDF or Word
identity
Students: Artwork are taken from online and offline references.

Silliman University Activity 2. Silliman University Synchronous/ Embedded in the course, accessed through
Vision, Mission, and Vision, Mission, and Goals Asynchronous Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL) or
Goals given on lecture days. Readings in PDF or Word
Teacher: Lecture are taken from online and offline references.
Students: Reflection

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 Activity 3. SU By-Laws Asynchronous Embedded in the course, accessed through
SU By-Laws Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL) or
Teacher: Lecture given on lecture days. Readings in PDF or Word
Students: Participate in are taken from online and offline references.
discussion

Activity 4. History of Silliman Asynchronous Embedded in the course, accessed through

History of Silliman Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL) or
Teacher: Lecture, Sourcing of given on lecture days. Readings in PDF or Word
Materials (videos, publications) are taken from online and offline references.
Students: Participate in
discussion

Type of Assessment: Reflections

and/or exams
WEEKS 8– 12

Board of Trustees and Activity 5. Board of Trustees Hybrid Embedded in the course, accessed through
Admin, Code of and Admin, Code of Christian Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL).
Christian Collegiality Collegiality Uploaded readings in PDF or Word are taken from
SU Website.
Teacher: Lecture
Students: Participate in
discussion

Embedded in the course, accessed through

Understand the role of the Hybrid
The Silliman Song Activity 6. The Silliman Song Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL).
mind, body, and spirit in the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r-KEmEHuyg
holistic human experience Teacher: Material Sourcing
Students: Reflection

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The 5 Cs Develop a sense of Activity 7. The 5 Cs Hybrid Embedded in the course, accessed through
Responsibility and Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL) or
compassion towards others given on lecture days. Readings in PDF or Word
Teacher: Material Sourcing are taken from online and offline references.
Students: Participate in
discussion

Embedded in the course, accessed through

FIRE Achieve new capacities and Activity 8. FIRE Synchronous/ Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL) or
perspectives Asynchronous given on lecture days. Readings in PDF or Word
are taken from online and offline references.
Teacher: Lecture
Students: Participate in
discussion, Reflection
Embedded in the course, accessed through
Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL) or
Service Learning Activity 9. Service Learning Hybrid given on lecture days. Readings in PDF or Word
are taken from online and offline references.
Teacher: Material Sourcing
Students: Participate in
discussion, Planning for service
learning activities when
situation already allows
community activities

Type of Assessment: Reflections

and/or exams

Midterm Examination (CREATIVE OUTPUT)

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FINAL TERM 13-17

The College of Activity 10. The College of Asynchronous Embedded in the course, accessed through
Engineering and Design Goal, Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL).
Engineering and
Objectives and Program
Design Goal, Outcomes
Objectives and
Program Outcomes Teacher: Material Sourcing
Students: Reflection

Hybrid Embedded in the course, accessed through

Institutional Heritage, Acquire a diverse skills set Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL) or
Activity 11. Institutional
Structure, and for better personal and Heritage, Structure, and given on lecture days. Readings in PDF or Word
Services professional prospects Services are taken from online and offline references.

Teacher: Material Sourcing

Students: Research, Recorded
Presentations

Volunteerism
Activity 10. Volunteerism Synchronous/ Embedded in the course, accessed through
Asynchronous Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL).
Teacher: Teacher: Lecture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ82r2byl
Students: Participate in Wg&t=42s
discussion, Identify
Volunteering Ideas

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 An ability to understand Activity 11. Wellness Synchronous/ Embedded in the course, accessed through
Wellness Asynchronous Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL).
professional and ethical Teacher: Material Sourcing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NR4_5dt7J
responsibility Students: Reflection A&t=122s

Leadership Activity 12. Leadership Synchronous/ Embedded in the course, accessed through
Asynchronous Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL).
Teacher: Lecture Uploaded readings in PDF or Word are taken from
Students: Participate in online and offline references.
discussion, Reflection

Activity 13. Ethics and the Synchronous/ Embedded in the course, accessed through
Ethics and the Engineer Asynchronous Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL).
Engineer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KZx81crb4
Teacher: Material Sourcing 8
Students: Reflection

Type of Assessment: Reflections

and/or exams

Final Examination (ESSAY-TYPE AND/OR CREATIVE OUTPUT )

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Grading System

Regular Exams/Outputs/Mini-Projects (Average) --- 40%

Midterm Exam/Output --- 20%
Class Participation --- 20%
Final Exam/Output --- 20%
100%

Grade cut-off → 60% equivalent to 2.0

CLASS POLICIES:

1. Attendance will be checked during required meetings.

2. A student who gets a grade below the cut-off needs to retake the subject.

3. Students must have a working video and audio device for online sessions.

4. Each student is expected to participate in class. The effectiveness of learning is a responsibility of both the teacher and the student.

5. Appropriate and good behavior is expected at all times, face-to-face or online. Respect for one another must be observed.

6. Deadlines must be met accordingly.

7. No make-up exam or activity will be given except for excused absences. A medical certificate will be required for absences due to sickness.

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References:

- Shek, Daniel T.L., Chung, Po, “Promoting Service Leadership Qualities in University Students: The Case of Hong Kong”, Springer, 2015.
- Silliman University Manual (revised 2014-2015), Silliman University Office of Information and Publications. Available at: http://su.edu.ph/university-manual/
- Manual of Research Policies and Procedures, Silliman University Research and Development Center, 2nd edition, 2018. Available at:
http://su.edu.ph/academics/research-development-center/#1503297387705-f2364137-1864
- Silliman University By-Laws, available at: http://su.edu.ph/about/#1496136910381-5f10473b-d35d
- Silliman University Mission, Vision, and Goals, available at: http://su.edu.ph/about/#1496136910280-db577295-2659 Silliman University Code of Christian
Collegiality, available at: http://su.edu.ph/about/#1496136945737-1dfd611f-d84bSilliman University History, available at:
http://su.edu.ph/about/#1496136979941-50a2e0d8-2df6
- Silliman University Administrators, available at: http://su.edu.ph/about/#1496136988706-bac6254c-c204
- The Audiopedia (2018, August 28) What is VOLUNTEERING? What does VOLUNTEERING mean? VOLUNTEERING meaning & explanation [Video]. Youtube,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ82r2bylWg&t=42s

Revision History:

Revised to suit the hybrid delivery of classes for First Semester AY 2022-2023

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