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30 June 2008
USC Diamond Charter Day Celebration
The University of San Carlos is known to be the oldest school in Asia (413 years as a school). This July 1st, USC celebrates its 60th year (Diamond Charter Day) as a university! Join the celebration as we take pride of being Carolinians!
Here is the schedule of events from the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Planning and Development.
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University of San Carlos
Diamond Charter Day
1948 First of July 2008
Sixty years a university, Four hundred thirteen years a school
In gratitude, we celebrate.
Thanksgiving Masses:
Main Campus Chapel: 8:30 am
Talamban Campus Church of St. Arnold and St. Joseph: 4:45 p.m.
North campus: 8:00 a.m.
South Campus:
Rudolph Rahmann Cultural Center: 7:40 a.m. for 1st Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year High School
South Campus Chapel: 9:00 a.m. for College of Education
Rudolph Rahmann Cultural Center: 10:30 a.m. for Grade 6 and 2nd Year High School
11:00 a.m. Unveiling of Vital Historic Documents of USC
Main campus lobby
11:30 a.m. Press Conference with Father President Dionisio M. Miranda SVD
President’s Conference Room, 4th Floor Arthur Dingman SVD Bldg., Main Campus
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Lecture and Opening of Exhibits: “Boljoon in the 16th Century”
Theodore Buttenbruch Hall, Main Campus
3:00 – 4:30 pm Book Launching
“Visual Fragments: The Rahmann-Maceda Photographic Collection, 1954-1964”
Theodore Buttenbruch Hall
We can see forever
When the vision is clear
In this moment
Each moment
We give thanks.
Here is the schedule of events from the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Planning and Development.
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University of San Carlos
Diamond Charter Day
1948 First of July 2008
Sixty years a university, Four hundred thirteen years a school
In gratitude, we celebrate.
Thanksgiving Masses:
Main Campus Chapel: 8:30 am
Talamban Campus Church of St. Arnold and St. Joseph: 4:45 p.m.
North campus: 8:00 a.m.
South Campus:
Rudolph Rahmann Cultural Center: 7:40 a.m. for 1st Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year High School
South Campus Chapel: 9:00 a.m. for College of Education
Rudolph Rahmann Cultural Center: 10:30 a.m. for Grade 6 and 2nd Year High School
11:00 a.m. Unveiling of Vital Historic Documents of USC
Main campus lobby
11:30 a.m. Press Conference with Father President Dionisio M. Miranda SVD
President’s Conference Room, 4th Floor Arthur Dingman SVD Bldg., Main Campus
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Lecture and Opening of Exhibits: “Boljoon in the 16th Century”
Theodore Buttenbruch Hall, Main Campus
3:00 – 4:30 pm Book Launching
“Visual Fragments: The Rahmann-Maceda Photographic Collection, 1954-1964”
Theodore Buttenbruch Hall
We can see forever
When the vision is clear
In this moment
Each moment
We give thanks.
27 June 2008
USC Code of Ethics - Teachers and Staff
Someone asked for the code of ethics for USC teachers. Below is a repost of what you can find at the university's website. Please see Code of Ethics for Students on the sidebar. Thank you.
Unified Code of Ethics: Academic and Administrative Employees, University of San Carlos
The Code of Ethics of the University of San Carlos aims for an exemplary standard for the moral conduct of its academic and administrative personnel, as expressed in the USC Motto: Scientia, Virtus, Devotio. This Code is built on the understanding that the University,
* as a Catholic institution, shall foster in word and in deed the teachings of the Catholic Church
* as an SVD institution, shall promote the spirituality and missionary ideals of the Society of the Divine Word
* as a Filipino institution, shall inculcate the values and traditions of the Filipino people, and cultivate respect for the beliefs of other faiths and cultures.
CORE VALUES
Academic and administrative employees of the University shall observe the following standards of personal and professional conduct in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities:
Integrity. Academic and administrative employees shall reflect in their personal and professional life the ideals of the Catholic university as “an academic community, which, in a rigorous and critical fashion, assists in the protection and advancement of human dignity and of a cultural heritage through research, teaching and extension services to the local, national and international communities” (Apostolic Exhortation Ex Corde Ecclesiae, 1990).
Excellence. Academic employees shall constantly strive to attain the highest standards in their respective fields; administrative employees, the highest quality of service in support of the University’s educational mission.
Commitment. Academic and administrative employees shall bear in mind that the ultimate goal of the University is the transformation of communities, especially in the Visayas and Mindanao, through the provision of quality basic and higher education.
Social Responsibility. Academic and administrative employees shall strive to provide themselves and the students an understanding of and effective tools for addressing the prevailing social realities in the country. As far as possible, they shall volunteer their expertise and contribute to effective social and civic programs in the local community, through initiatives organized by themselves, their respective departments and relevant external organizations.
Evangelization. Academic and administrative employees shall seek to understand the values and mores of local cultures and enrich them through gospel values and the teachings of the Church. In a privileged manner, they shall, in solidarity with the Philippine Southern Province of the Society of Divine Word, support the missionary apostolate in the Visayas and Mindanao.
Leadership. Academic and administrative employees, not only in positions of authority but also in their own personal capacity, shall strive to set the conditions for reflection and learning on their respective educational tasks, both in their departments and in the local community, foster norms of behavior befitting a Witness to the Word and exhibit these norms in their own way of life.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 1. Employee Attitude
o At the start of employment at the University, an employee becomes a member of a Catholic University and as such is expected to respect the ideals, beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church and the Society of the Divine Word.
o The employee shall be accountable in the appropriation and use of the University resources.
o The employee shall be encouraged to further his own professional growth through continuing education.
Section 2. Employee-Administrator Relationship
o The employee shall, in expressing his concern or disagreement with a decision or policy, direct this concern through proper channels.
o The employee shall, in the instance that he feels he is not given a reasonable hearing by his immediate superior, bring the issue to the next level of authority, provided he informs the immediate superior.
Section 3. Employee-Employee Relationship
o The employee shall set a good example through a professional and personal life worthy of his position.
o The employee shall keep confidential information in regard to fellow employees. In the case of a breach of professional conduct by fellow employees, he shall be discreet in discussing the breach until such matter is resolved.
o The employee shall be open to constructive criticism from fellow employees.
Section 4. Employee-Community Relationship
o The employee shall support and, where feasible, participate in activities of professional, civic, and religious associations in the community at large.
o The employee shall refrain from involving the University in his personal transactions, financial or otherwise.
o The employee shall be aware of the implications of all his activities on the environment.
PROHIBITIONS
1. The employee shall not assume a responsibility or seek outside employment that impairs the effective discharge of his regular functions.
2. The employee shall avoid the following conflicts of interest:
o Authorize the purchase of equipment and supplies or contract services from a business establishment or an agent in which he or his family has an interest;
o Recommend the hiring of a member of his family as an employee for a position or as a consultant for a project supported by funds administered by or through the University.
3. The employee should not:
o Market the results of University-sponsored research projects for personal gain;
o Use or communicate unpublished information or official documents of the University for personal advantage.
4. The employee shall not hinder the student’s right to independent pursuit of learning and the holding of a different viewpoint.
5. The employee shall not:
o Unduly embarrass, or disparage the academic performance of, a student;
o Unfairly discriminate against a student on the basis of tradition and ideals, in culture and language, and in race and religion.
o Use a professional relationship with a student for personal advantage;
o Disclose information about a student unless required by due process in school, court or other agencies of law.
6. The employee shall not disclose confidential information exclusively reserved by the Administration to itself, particularly employee and student information as well as University plans and finances.
7. The employee shall not indulge in gossip or idle talk that may damage the honor and reputation of a co-employee.
Unified Code of Ethics: Academic and Administrative Employees, University of San Carlos
The Code of Ethics of the University of San Carlos aims for an exemplary standard for the moral conduct of its academic and administrative personnel, as expressed in the USC Motto: Scientia, Virtus, Devotio. This Code is built on the understanding that the University,
* as a Catholic institution, shall foster in word and in deed the teachings of the Catholic Church
* as an SVD institution, shall promote the spirituality and missionary ideals of the Society of the Divine Word
* as a Filipino institution, shall inculcate the values and traditions of the Filipino people, and cultivate respect for the beliefs of other faiths and cultures.
CORE VALUES
Academic and administrative employees of the University shall observe the following standards of personal and professional conduct in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities:
Integrity. Academic and administrative employees shall reflect in their personal and professional life the ideals of the Catholic university as “an academic community, which, in a rigorous and critical fashion, assists in the protection and advancement of human dignity and of a cultural heritage through research, teaching and extension services to the local, national and international communities” (Apostolic Exhortation Ex Corde Ecclesiae, 1990).
Excellence. Academic employees shall constantly strive to attain the highest standards in their respective fields; administrative employees, the highest quality of service in support of the University’s educational mission.
Commitment. Academic and administrative employees shall bear in mind that the ultimate goal of the University is the transformation of communities, especially in the Visayas and Mindanao, through the provision of quality basic and higher education.
Social Responsibility. Academic and administrative employees shall strive to provide themselves and the students an understanding of and effective tools for addressing the prevailing social realities in the country. As far as possible, they shall volunteer their expertise and contribute to effective social and civic programs in the local community, through initiatives organized by themselves, their respective departments and relevant external organizations.
Evangelization. Academic and administrative employees shall seek to understand the values and mores of local cultures and enrich them through gospel values and the teachings of the Church. In a privileged manner, they shall, in solidarity with the Philippine Southern Province of the Society of Divine Word, support the missionary apostolate in the Visayas and Mindanao.
Leadership. Academic and administrative employees, not only in positions of authority but also in their own personal capacity, shall strive to set the conditions for reflection and learning on their respective educational tasks, both in their departments and in the local community, foster norms of behavior befitting a Witness to the Word and exhibit these norms in their own way of life.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 1. Employee Attitude
o At the start of employment at the University, an employee becomes a member of a Catholic University and as such is expected to respect the ideals, beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church and the Society of the Divine Word.
o The employee shall be accountable in the appropriation and use of the University resources.
o The employee shall be encouraged to further his own professional growth through continuing education.
Section 2. Employee-Administrator Relationship
o The employee shall, in expressing his concern or disagreement with a decision or policy, direct this concern through proper channels.
o The employee shall, in the instance that he feels he is not given a reasonable hearing by his immediate superior, bring the issue to the next level of authority, provided he informs the immediate superior.
Section 3. Employee-Employee Relationship
o The employee shall set a good example through a professional and personal life worthy of his position.
o The employee shall keep confidential information in regard to fellow employees. In the case of a breach of professional conduct by fellow employees, he shall be discreet in discussing the breach until such matter is resolved.
o The employee shall be open to constructive criticism from fellow employees.
Section 4. Employee-Community Relationship
o The employee shall support and, where feasible, participate in activities of professional, civic, and religious associations in the community at large.
o The employee shall refrain from involving the University in his personal transactions, financial or otherwise.
o The employee shall be aware of the implications of all his activities on the environment.
PROHIBITIONS
1. The employee shall not assume a responsibility or seek outside employment that impairs the effective discharge of his regular functions.
2. The employee shall avoid the following conflicts of interest:
o Authorize the purchase of equipment and supplies or contract services from a business establishment or an agent in which he or his family has an interest;
o Recommend the hiring of a member of his family as an employee for a position or as a consultant for a project supported by funds administered by or through the University.
3. The employee should not:
o Market the results of University-sponsored research projects for personal gain;
o Use or communicate unpublished information or official documents of the University for personal advantage.
4. The employee shall not hinder the student’s right to independent pursuit of learning and the holding of a different viewpoint.
5. The employee shall not:
o Unduly embarrass, or disparage the academic performance of, a student;
o Unfairly discriminate against a student on the basis of tradition and ideals, in culture and language, and in race and religion.
o Use a professional relationship with a student for personal advantage;
o Disclose information about a student unless required by due process in school, court or other agencies of law.
6. The employee shall not disclose confidential information exclusively reserved by the Administration to itself, particularly employee and student information as well as University plans and finances.
7. The employee shall not indulge in gossip or idle talk that may damage the honor and reputation of a co-employee.
26 June 2008
USC College of Education Grand Alumni Homecoming
There'll be a grand Alumni Homecoming for the USC College of Education in celebration for its 70th Anniversary.
When: 26 July 2008, Sunday
Where: USC South Campus (formerly called the USC Girls’ High)
Registration will be held at noon.
The event will also feature the Awarding of Outstanding Alumni. For more information, please call any of the following numbers:
Physical Education at (6332) 253-1000 local 184;
Teacher Education (6332) 254-0117 local 13;
Science and Mathematics Education, (6332) 344-3801 local 325 or (6332) 344-3512;
Home Technology Section at (6332) 254-0117 local 34
When: 26 July 2008, Sunday
Where: USC South Campus (formerly called the USC Girls’ High)
Registration will be held at noon.
The event will also feature the Awarding of Outstanding Alumni. For more information, please call any of the following numbers:
Physical Education at (6332) 253-1000 local 184;
Teacher Education (6332) 254-0117 local 13;
Science and Mathematics Education, (6332) 344-3801 local 325 or (6332) 344-3512;
Home Technology Section at (6332) 254-0117 local 34
24 June 2008
Today's Carolinian - what happened to it?
Today's Carolinian is the official student publication of the University of San Carlos. But what happened to it? Is it still existing?
I never missed a copy of the paper in each and every release. Most of the articles were very controversial that issues had gotten the ire of the Father Administrators. But students love controversy. Students like to read what's hidden behind, to know what the Administrators never revealed.
I just hope Today's Carolinian will continue its publication. It has showed campus press freedom at its best! I think it has carried the interest of the students by exposing the truth.
Let the paper serve the Carolinians!
Here is an old link of the paper.
I never missed a copy of the paper in each and every release. Most of the articles were very controversial that issues had gotten the ire of the Father Administrators. But students love controversy. Students like to read what's hidden behind, to know what the Administrators never revealed.
I just hope Today's Carolinian will continue its publication. It has showed campus press freedom at its best! I think it has carried the interest of the students by exposing the truth.
Let the paper serve the Carolinians!
Here is an old link of the paper.
23 June 2008
USC website sports a new look
The University of San Carlos (USC) website is now sporting a new look. It looks better now with a much wider green header than the previous one. The green and gold colors of the university really works for the header combination.
But that is just for the homepage. The rest of the pages stay the same, which I think must be changed too.
If you browse through the pages, e.g. college engineering page, you'll be confronted with promo banners of past activities (like 3 or 4 of them). The webmaster must look into this to keep the banners updated.
The lists of faculty members are not even up-to-date. There are names of faculty members who had long been gone from teaching service and yet still listed as faculty members. This has to be checked too.
More soon.
But that is just for the homepage. The rest of the pages stay the same, which I think must be changed too.If you browse through the pages, e.g. college engineering page, you'll be confronted with promo banners of past activities (like 3 or 4 of them). The webmaster must look into this to keep the banners updated.
The lists of faculty members are not even up-to-date. There are names of faculty members who had long been gone from teaching service and yet still listed as faculty members. This has to be checked too.
More soon.
21 June 2008
Cisco Systems, Inc. now Hiring: Network Consulting Engineer
Cisco Systems, Inc. is looking for a Network Consulting Engineer.
Network Consulting Engineer
Discipline: Other Engineer
Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Location: New York, NY
Ad posted: June 19, 2008
Job Description:
Cisco Systems, Inc. is accepting resumes for Network Consulting Engineer positions in New York, NY. Ref#: NY1EJ
Contact:
Please send resume with job reference # to Cisco Systems, Inc.; Attn: Jasbir Walsh, 170 W. Tasman Drive, Mailstop: SJC 5/1/4, San Jose, CA 95134. No phone calls. Must be legally authorized to work in U.S. without sponsorship.
Network Consulting Engineer
Discipline: Other Engineer
Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Location: New York, NY
Ad posted: June 19, 2008
Job Description:
Cisco Systems, Inc. is accepting resumes for Network Consulting Engineer positions in New York, NY. Ref#: NY1EJ
Contact:
Please send resume with job reference # to Cisco Systems, Inc.; Attn: Jasbir Walsh, 170 W. Tasman Drive, Mailstop: SJC 5/1/4, San Jose, CA 95134. No phone calls. Must be legally authorized to work in U.S. without sponsorship.
20 June 2008
USC in YouTube: USC Law's Cool
Via lansiaoboy. A video showing clips of what a typical day might be like during AY 2005-2006 in the University of San Carlos College of Law, Cebu City. Also shown are the old faculty room, classrooms and law library.
Submit videos and be featured here. Just leave a comment with the link of your videos. Go Carolinian!
Submit videos and be featured here. Just leave a comment with the link of your videos. Go Carolinian!
17 June 2008
USC wins 1st Ultimate Wall Climbing Competition
Five students from the University of San Carlos were hailed as champions in the 1st Ultimate Wall Climbing Competition held at Metro Sport- Vertigo Climbing Center, Lahug last April 3-5, 2008.
The team was composed of Vim Lorenz Dela Calzada- BS Entrep 2, Jong Chiu- BSBA DM:ME 3, Eva Dyne Endico- BS Entrep 3, Rose Jusayan- BTM 3, and Noel Butil- ACT 2.
The competition was divided into three categories namely: teams, individual men's and individual women's. Endico and Jusayan garnered 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up, respectively, in the individual women's category.
"We spent hours of training for a week before the competition and we're really happy that our hard work paid off," Dela Calzada said. "We're proud to be the pioneering champs of this event," Chiu added.
They are looking forward to the next year's Ultimate Wall Climbing Competition.
Author: Marven Mandin
The team was composed of Vim Lorenz Dela Calzada- BS Entrep 2, Jong Chiu- BSBA DM:ME 3, Eva Dyne Endico- BS Entrep 3, Rose Jusayan- BTM 3, and Noel Butil- ACT 2.
The competition was divided into three categories namely: teams, individual men's and individual women's. Endico and Jusayan garnered 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up, respectively, in the individual women's category.
"We spent hours of training for a week before the competition and we're really happy that our hard work paid off," Dela Calzada said. "We're proud to be the pioneering champs of this event," Chiu added.
They are looking forward to the next year's Ultimate Wall Climbing Competition.
Author: Marven Mandin
16 June 2008
USC new President Fr. Dionisio Miranda, SVD
Fr. Salazar leads turnover rites for new Cabinet
Fr. Salazar leads the concelebrated Mass during the turnover ceremonies
Outgoing President Fr. Roderick Salazar, Jr., SVD, handed over the mace to new President Fr. Dionisio Miranda, SVD, to formally symbolize the change of administration just before the Mass ended during the turnover ceremonies held at the Main Campus Chapel, 4:30 pm, 31 May 2008.
During the dinner program which followed after the Mass, Salazar and other members of past administration were honored and new ones were officially introduced to the Carolinian community.
Fr. Salazar hands over the mace to the new USC President Fr. Dionision Miranda
A noted moral theologian, Fr. Miranda has been serving the University as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The new President is joined by new members of the University Cabinet: Fr. Felino Jabines, Jr., SVD, Vice-President for Academic Affairs; Fr. Cyrus Mercado, SVD, Vice-President for Finance; and Fr. Carlos Jimenez, SVD, Vice-President for Administration.
This was the first time that the change of administration was celebrated in a formal ceremony in the campus.
Author: Web Office
13 / June / 2008
15 June 2008
USC: Code of Ethics for Students
The Code of Ethics for Students is a set of moral standards aiding Carolinians to embody the principles of Scientia (Science), Virtus (Virtue) and Devotio (Devotion) as they strive for excellence in their respective academic fields and build the character needed in their personal and professional lives.
The Code of Ethics aims to develop the sensitivity of students to moral issues in contemporary life, to strengthen their courage and ability to speak out and act on these issues and, thus, to hone their sense of personal identity as Witness to the Word.
The groundwork of this Code is that students would achieve and maintain a level of maturity required of responsible and effective citizens of the country and the Church by the observance of this Code.
CORE VALUES
The Core Values of the University given in the By Laws of the Corporation serve as a frame of reference for the Code of Ethics for Students and, accordingly, afford them inspiration in complying with the Duties and Responsibilities below.
Integrity. In their personal and academic lives, students display behavior congruent with the values they espouse as members of a Catholic University. They do this through honesty and truthfulness in dealing with others—administrators, faculty, employees and other students, the respect afforded the intellectual property rights of others and the vigilance shown in not compromising the integrity of their own work. As Carolinians, they value and nurture this integrity in all circumstances of their lives.
Excellence. Students strive to achieve excellence in their academic studies and co-curricular activities commensurate with their respective gifts and aspirations. In meeting the standards of the University, they are not complacent in early success or discouraged by occasional setbacks. Accordingly, they recognize the truth of Aristotle’s words: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.”
Commitment. Students are actively engaged in the process of their own learning as well as in the internalization of the ideals of the University. They demonstrate this by sincere interest, hard work and perseverance in their studies as well as by maturity of their behavior reflecting these ideals. In both endeavors, they strive to bring honor to the University—the alma mater that nurtures their young adult Catholic lives.
Social Responsibility. Since the contribution they make to society will be built on the social responsibility exercised during their formation, students recognize the University as a community in which to develop sensitivity to the rights and needs of others and to take effective action in responding to them. They learn to be vigilant also to social, economic and political conditions in the real world: the need of the poor for a voice in society, the divergence of cultures and religions attaining there and the integrity of creation.
Evangelization. Students aspire to be Witness to the Word in their academic and social lives. Under the guidance of the Administration and the faculty, they endeavor to internalize the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and the role a Catholic University plays in the evangelization of peoples and cultures, especially the poor and marginalized of society. Daily, they strive to assimilate the Word of God and exhibit the practice of their faith, including the frequent reception of the Sacraments so that they may be examples of Christian living in their respective communities.
Leadership. While respecting authority at the University, students are called to personal initiative and leadership. They exercise this through commitment to action on the grounds of concern rather than that of personal advantage, on the strength of their convictions rather than that of a desire for popularity. By exercising leadership roles during their formation, students build a strong sense of Christian identity and confidence in their own personal effectiveness as graduates of a Catholic University.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
Section 1: Academic Conduct
Students share with their teachers and academic heads the responsibility of maintaining a suitable environment that is conducive for their own learning as well as for classroom management by their teachers. Students perform their part in this shared responsibility by doing any or all of the following:
o In regard to their academic life at the University, students shall faithfully observe the rules and regulations given in the Handbook for Students.
o Students shall assume full accountability and responsibility for their own learning and actively take part in the learning of other students.
o Students shall exert every effort to relate what they learn in the classroom to the real world outside.
o Students shall at all times observe proper academic conduct. They shall refrain from committing plagiarism, cheating in tests or examinations and/or aiding other students to do so, or in falsifying academic documents.
o Students shall demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation of the facilities provided for their learning by the University by way of refraining from defacing, damaging, or committing wastage and theft of institutional resources.
Section 2: Student-Student Relationship
As a major part of the University community, students are responsible for promoting genuine collegiality among their peers through mutual respect for each other as well as by the example of their moral behavior. This collegiality is demonstrated in the following manner:
o Students shall respect the rights of fellow students to learn and shall afford them courtesy and respect at all times.
o Students shall value and respect the diverse qualities and gifts of their peers, especially those of other cultures, religions, nationalities and social classes.
o Students shall respect each other as individuals. Under no circumstance shall they physically or psychologically harm or threaten to harm others by bullying, hazing, stalking, harassing or discriminating other students in any form.
o Students shall be open to constructive criticisms from fellow students.
Section 3: Student-Teacher Relationship
The maturity of a society’s culture is assessed by the level of respect and appreciation its members have of those who hand on to each generation the knowledge and wisdom that is its heritage. Students demonstrate this respect in the following manner:
o Students shall treat their teachers with the respect due them in view of the experience, knowledge and concern they have for the welfare and learning of their students.
o Students shall endeavor to actively participate and engage in sound interaction and dialogue with their teachers and their peers without fear of intimidation or ridicule.
o Students shall appreciate feedbacks or constructive criticisms of their teachers as part of the normal process of formative education.
o Students shall refrain from giving personal favors or gifts, whether in cash or in kind, in return for any special consideration in giving a passing grade, granting of honors, consideration or otherwise.
o Students shall be truthful in the reasons they aver for not completing academic assignments, attending class or taking an examination.
o Students shall properly elevate their concern to the Section Head, Department Chair or College Deana as the case may be should they feel they are not given a fair and reasonable hearing on an academic matter.
Section 4: Student-Administrative Employee Relationship
Administrative employees of an academic institution fulfill unassuming but, in the end, indispensable function in rendering support to the programs of colleges and departments. Students show recognition to this important contribution in the following manner:
o Students shall treat administrative employees with respect and courtesy regardless of their administrative status or position.
o Students shall be sensitive to administrative employees schedule and workload in dealing with them.
o Students shall properly elevate their concern to the administrative employee’s immediate superior should they feel they are not given a reasonable response on a particular request, query or dispute.
Section 5: Student-Community Relationship
While the University is, in a most important way, a preparation of students for their participation in the community-at-large, the students themselves, however, represent the institution by their early interest and involvement in the community. In supporting these ends, students are encouraged to exhibit the following acts and deeds:
o Students shall participate in community service and extracurricular activities by making active use of the knowledge and skills they gain at the University.
o Students shall, in a measure possible, participate in and support activities of other sectors, such as the civil society, government, and parochial and religious organizations.
o Students shall refrain from involving the University in their own personal financial dealings or the like on the outside.
RIGHTS OF STUDENTS
In addition to duties and responsibilities, students shall enjoy the following rights adapted from Section 9, Rights of Students in School, of The Education Act of 1982:
* The right to receive, primarily through competent instruction, relevant quality education in line with national goals and conducive to their full development as persons with human dignity.
* The right to freely choose their field of study subject to existing curricula and to continue their course therein up to graduation, except in cases of academic deficiency, or violation of disciplinary regulations.
* The right to school guidance and counseling services for making decisions and selecting the alternatives in fields of work suited to his potentialities.
* The right of access to his/her own school records, the confidentiality of which the school shall maintain and preserve.
* The right to issuance of official certificates, diplomas, transcript of records, grades, transfer credentials and other similar documents within thirty days from request.
* 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.
* The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions, and to effective channels of communication with appropriate academic channels and administrative bodies of the school or institution.
* The right to form, 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.
* The right to be free from involuntary contributions, except those approved by their own organizations or societies.
The Code of Ethics aims to develop the sensitivity of students to moral issues in contemporary life, to strengthen their courage and ability to speak out and act on these issues and, thus, to hone their sense of personal identity as Witness to the Word.
The groundwork of this Code is that students would achieve and maintain a level of maturity required of responsible and effective citizens of the country and the Church by the observance of this Code.
CORE VALUES
The Core Values of the University given in the By Laws of the Corporation serve as a frame of reference for the Code of Ethics for Students and, accordingly, afford them inspiration in complying with the Duties and Responsibilities below.
Integrity. In their personal and academic lives, students display behavior congruent with the values they espouse as members of a Catholic University. They do this through honesty and truthfulness in dealing with others—administrators, faculty, employees and other students, the respect afforded the intellectual property rights of others and the vigilance shown in not compromising the integrity of their own work. As Carolinians, they value and nurture this integrity in all circumstances of their lives.
Excellence. Students strive to achieve excellence in their academic studies and co-curricular activities commensurate with their respective gifts and aspirations. In meeting the standards of the University, they are not complacent in early success or discouraged by occasional setbacks. Accordingly, they recognize the truth of Aristotle’s words: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.”
Commitment. Students are actively engaged in the process of their own learning as well as in the internalization of the ideals of the University. They demonstrate this by sincere interest, hard work and perseverance in their studies as well as by maturity of their behavior reflecting these ideals. In both endeavors, they strive to bring honor to the University—the alma mater that nurtures their young adult Catholic lives.
Social Responsibility. Since the contribution they make to society will be built on the social responsibility exercised during their formation, students recognize the University as a community in which to develop sensitivity to the rights and needs of others and to take effective action in responding to them. They learn to be vigilant also to social, economic and political conditions in the real world: the need of the poor for a voice in society, the divergence of cultures and religions attaining there and the integrity of creation.
Evangelization. Students aspire to be Witness to the Word in their academic and social lives. Under the guidance of the Administration and the faculty, they endeavor to internalize the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and the role a Catholic University plays in the evangelization of peoples and cultures, especially the poor and marginalized of society. Daily, they strive to assimilate the Word of God and exhibit the practice of their faith, including the frequent reception of the Sacraments so that they may be examples of Christian living in their respective communities.
Leadership. While respecting authority at the University, students are called to personal initiative and leadership. They exercise this through commitment to action on the grounds of concern rather than that of personal advantage, on the strength of their convictions rather than that of a desire for popularity. By exercising leadership roles during their formation, students build a strong sense of Christian identity and confidence in their own personal effectiveness as graduates of a Catholic University.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
Section 1: Academic Conduct
Students share with their teachers and academic heads the responsibility of maintaining a suitable environment that is conducive for their own learning as well as for classroom management by their teachers. Students perform their part in this shared responsibility by doing any or all of the following:
o In regard to their academic life at the University, students shall faithfully observe the rules and regulations given in the Handbook for Students.
o Students shall assume full accountability and responsibility for their own learning and actively take part in the learning of other students.
o Students shall exert every effort to relate what they learn in the classroom to the real world outside.
o Students shall at all times observe proper academic conduct. They shall refrain from committing plagiarism, cheating in tests or examinations and/or aiding other students to do so, or in falsifying academic documents.
o Students shall demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation of the facilities provided for their learning by the University by way of refraining from defacing, damaging, or committing wastage and theft of institutional resources.
Section 2: Student-Student Relationship
As a major part of the University community, students are responsible for promoting genuine collegiality among their peers through mutual respect for each other as well as by the example of their moral behavior. This collegiality is demonstrated in the following manner:
o Students shall respect the rights of fellow students to learn and shall afford them courtesy and respect at all times.
o Students shall value and respect the diverse qualities and gifts of their peers, especially those of other cultures, religions, nationalities and social classes.
o Students shall respect each other as individuals. Under no circumstance shall they physically or psychologically harm or threaten to harm others by bullying, hazing, stalking, harassing or discriminating other students in any form.
o Students shall be open to constructive criticisms from fellow students.
Section 3: Student-Teacher Relationship
The maturity of a society’s culture is assessed by the level of respect and appreciation its members have of those who hand on to each generation the knowledge and wisdom that is its heritage. Students demonstrate this respect in the following manner:
o Students shall treat their teachers with the respect due them in view of the experience, knowledge and concern they have for the welfare and learning of their students.
o Students shall endeavor to actively participate and engage in sound interaction and dialogue with their teachers and their peers without fear of intimidation or ridicule.
o Students shall appreciate feedbacks or constructive criticisms of their teachers as part of the normal process of formative education.
o Students shall refrain from giving personal favors or gifts, whether in cash or in kind, in return for any special consideration in giving a passing grade, granting of honors, consideration or otherwise.
o Students shall be truthful in the reasons they aver for not completing academic assignments, attending class or taking an examination.
o Students shall properly elevate their concern to the Section Head, Department Chair or College Deana as the case may be should they feel they are not given a fair and reasonable hearing on an academic matter.
Section 4: Student-Administrative Employee Relationship
Administrative employees of an academic institution fulfill unassuming but, in the end, indispensable function in rendering support to the programs of colleges and departments. Students show recognition to this important contribution in the following manner:
o Students shall treat administrative employees with respect and courtesy regardless of their administrative status or position.
o Students shall be sensitive to administrative employees schedule and workload in dealing with them.
o Students shall properly elevate their concern to the administrative employee’s immediate superior should they feel they are not given a reasonable response on a particular request, query or dispute.
Section 5: Student-Community Relationship
While the University is, in a most important way, a preparation of students for their participation in the community-at-large, the students themselves, however, represent the institution by their early interest and involvement in the community. In supporting these ends, students are encouraged to exhibit the following acts and deeds:
o Students shall participate in community service and extracurricular activities by making active use of the knowledge and skills they gain at the University.
o Students shall, in a measure possible, participate in and support activities of other sectors, such as the civil society, government, and parochial and religious organizations.
o Students shall refrain from involving the University in their own personal financial dealings or the like on the outside.
RIGHTS OF STUDENTS
In addition to duties and responsibilities, students shall enjoy the following rights adapted from Section 9, Rights of Students in School, of The Education Act of 1982:
* The right to receive, primarily through competent instruction, relevant quality education in line with national goals and conducive to their full development as persons with human dignity.
* The right to freely choose their field of study subject to existing curricula and to continue their course therein up to graduation, except in cases of academic deficiency, or violation of disciplinary regulations.
* The right to school guidance and counseling services for making decisions and selecting the alternatives in fields of work suited to his potentialities.
* The right of access to his/her own school records, the confidentiality of which the school shall maintain and preserve.
* The right to issuance of official certificates, diplomas, transcript of records, grades, transfer credentials and other similar documents within thirty days from request.
* 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.
* The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions, and to effective channels of communication with appropriate academic channels and administrative bodies of the school or institution.
* The right to form, 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.
* The right to be free from involuntary contributions, except those approved by their own organizations or societies.
12 June 2008
Business Administration majors won business plan writing tilt
USC B.A. majors won business plan writing tilt
A group of Business Administration majors from the University of San Carlos won in a recent "Make It Happen!" The Ateneo de Manila University Social Enterprise Business Plan Writing Competition.
Carolinians Angela Pamaos, Lauren Dy, Joyce Ang, and Joy Lao receive P20,000 from Coca-Cola Foundation as start-up fund for their "Dymensions," a social enterprise that aims to produce battery-operated picture frame with clock made of old CDs. According to the plan, stalls will be put up inside schools and in other institutions within Cebu City. Drop boxes will be provided for those who want to share their used CDs, giving everyone the opportunity to take part in the social enterprise.
Proponents also propose to use 60% of the social enterprise’s net profit to support five children of garbage collectors in Cebu City. It is noted that most of these children are often seen begging in the streets or scavenging for food in the dumpsites. Financial aid includes payment of tuition from primary to secondary schooling; new set of uniforms; one academic year supply of school materials; and provision of reference books and workbooks; and a sizable monthly allowance.
"Make it Happen!" was launched during the 1st Future Leaders of Asia Forum held last January at the Ateneo de Manila University. The proposals were judged based on their effectiveness in addressing key social problems, innovativeness of the plan, and sustainability. The final judges for the competition were representatives from the Ateneo School of Government and Ashoka-Philippines.
A group of Business Administration majors from the University of San Carlos won in a recent "Make It Happen!" The Ateneo de Manila University Social Enterprise Business Plan Writing Competition.
Carolinians Angela Pamaos, Lauren Dy, Joyce Ang, and Joy Lao receive P20,000 from Coca-Cola Foundation as start-up fund for their "Dymensions," a social enterprise that aims to produce battery-operated picture frame with clock made of old CDs. According to the plan, stalls will be put up inside schools and in other institutions within Cebu City. Drop boxes will be provided for those who want to share their used CDs, giving everyone the opportunity to take part in the social enterprise.
Proponents also propose to use 60% of the social enterprise’s net profit to support five children of garbage collectors in Cebu City. It is noted that most of these children are often seen begging in the streets or scavenging for food in the dumpsites. Financial aid includes payment of tuition from primary to secondary schooling; new set of uniforms; one academic year supply of school materials; and provision of reference books and workbooks; and a sizable monthly allowance.
"Make it Happen!" was launched during the 1st Future Leaders of Asia Forum held last January at the Ateneo de Manila University. The proposals were judged based on their effectiveness in addressing key social problems, innovativeness of the plan, and sustainability. The final judges for the competition were representatives from the Ateneo School of Government and Ashoka-Philippines.
11 June 2008
Kapulongan: Conversations with Cebuano Writers
Kapulongan: Conversations with Cebuano Writers
Kapulongan cover
Published by the USC Cebuano Studies Center with assistance from Sunflower Press, the book and accompanying DVD will be a valuable resource for students, teachers and readers. The book features varied writers such as Erlinda K. Alburo, Ma. Victoria Beltran, Josua Cabrera, Lamberto Ceballos, Gremer Chan Reyes, Carlos Cortes, Erma Cuizon, Fr. Rudy Villanueva, Myke Obenieta, Gerard Pareja, Simeon Dumdum Jr., Marlinda Angbetic-Tan and Lawrence Ypil. The writers and students discuss the wide range of Cebuano language and literature. The conversations are followed by a sample of the writer’s work.
The book will be launched at the USC Buttenbruch Hall on June 21, 2008 at 9:30-11:00 am.
06 June 2008
Announcement: USC Official Start of Classes
To: The University Community
Thru the Deans, Department Chairs,
Principals, Office Heads
Supreme Student Council President
Subject: Official Start of Classes,
Academic Year 2008-2009
With the government declaration of Monday, June 9 as a Special Non-Working Holiday in lieu of June 12, Independence Day, classes in all levels officially start on Tuesday, June 10, 2008.
Welcome to the new Academic Year 2008-2009.
FR. DIONISIO M. MIRANDA, SVD
University President
Thru the Deans, Department Chairs,
Principals, Office Heads
Supreme Student Council President
Subject: Official Start of Classes,
Academic Year 2008-2009
With the government declaration of Monday, June 9 as a Special Non-Working Holiday in lieu of June 12, Independence Day, classes in all levels officially start on Tuesday, June 10, 2008.
Welcome to the new Academic Year 2008-2009.
FR. DIONISIO M. MIRANDA, SVD
University President
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