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FOREWORD This edition of the Institutional Student Handbook familiarizes you, the students, with your second home, the De La Salle Health Sciences Institute. This will serve as your guide in establishing the foundation for your future careers. Included in this new edition are the new campus development plan and the DLSHSI creed which all students must know by heart. The policies on student conduct stipulated in this handbook do not only apply once you are in the campus. As Lasallians, it is expected that you uphold Lasallian values even outside the school premises. The drug testing policy had been further developed to aid in the drug prevention programs of the institution. Likewise certain protocols for student activities have been formulated to ensure a systematic way of monitoring these activities. In addition, academic policies on adding and dropping of subjects, refund, leave of absence were also drafted. The Handbook is divided into four parts: Part 1: YOUR FAMILY AND HOME, introduces you to the Lasallian Family and the important people and sites in the campus. Part 2: THE ACADEME, describes the policies and procedures from admission until you complete your academic program. Part 3: STUDENT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES, orients you to the various services that are available to you, and the co-curricular activities that we encourage you to participate in. Part 4: STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE contains policies that help keep the peace and order in the campus. In this way, the campus becomes conducive to learning and student development. ii
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute The last few pages of the handbook contain the Drug testing acknowledgement slip (Appendix F), affidavit (Appendix G) and conforme (Appendix H). Please accomplish these forms, have the affidavit notarized and submit all accomplished forms to the Secretariat, Office of Student Services, Basement, Wang Building. Students under the MA in Nursing and PT Refresher Course are NOT covered by the policies and procedures in this Student Handbook. The Manual of Regulations for Private Higher Education (MORPHE) is acknowledged as one of the basis for the formulation of provisions in this handbook. The provisions in the MORPHE 2009 edition will supersede any contradicting or conflicting statements in this handbook. Similarly, the provisions in the same will also prevail in student issues and matters which the student handbook does not address. This Student Handbook shall be enforced effective from SY 2009-2010 until SY 2012-2013. The provisions of this Handbook shall take effect upon its circulation to the DLSHSI students. iii
STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISION COMMITTEE SY2010-2013 Chair Fairley Ann Lennor G. Kua, PTRP,MRS Dean, Office of Student Services Members Dina Gonzalez, MD, MHPEd, FPCP,FPSG Dean, College of Medicine Nestor Jonathan Gatchalian, RRT, EdD Dean, College of Medical Radiation Technology Carlos Musca, PTPR,MHSSc Vice Dean, College of Physical Therapy Ramon Zabala Jr, RN, MAN Representative College of Nursing Alona Navarro, RM Representative School of Midwifery Juanito Cabanias, PhD Director, Academic Services Nelson Arnante, MAEd Director, General Education Department Reynaldo Cruz, PTRP,MSPT Registrar Patricia Sy-Santos, MD Chair, Student Activities Isaac Ilano, MSPH Chair, Student Discipline and Security Leo Tibayan, RN Chair, Health and Safety Nancy Balatay, RGC, MAEd Coordinator, Guidance and Counseling Christian Orense President College of Physical Therapy Student Council, SY 2008-2009 Mark Tito Soroan President College of Medical Radiation Technology Student Council, SY 2008-2009 Jan Michael Lo Vice President for Operations College of Medicine Student Council SY 2008-2009 Patrick Jericho D. Gonzales Auditor College of Nursing and School of Midwifery Student Council SY 2008-2009 Legal Consultant: Atty. Aimee Jean P. Leaban Editor: Ms Hydee Abayan-Sy Institutional Communications Office Encoder Ms. Hanna M. Olaes Secretary, Office of Student Services Layout Artist: Ezekiel Bunda, CNSM iv
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL This is to certify that the contents of the DLSHSI Student Handbook for school years 2010 to 2013 has been reviewed, presented and approved by the Academic Council and College Student Councils. ii
YOUNG LASALLIAN CREED Faith: As Believers We understand we are living in a reality that is increasingly multi-religious. We believe in ourselves, others and the Creator s will to make a better world. We promote acting in prayer and faith with all cultures and religions. With Enthusiasm We understand the joy of living is contagious, and it permeates our daily lives. We consider that the joy is in the journey, no matter how difficult. We promote acting passionately and tirelessly to spread happiness. Using Kindness and Creativity We understand young people s need for compassion as they face their problems. We consider patience with one another shows love and builds bonds of peace. We promote trust and hope through actively listening and sharing. Community: As Family We understand the need for us to participate within the Lasallian Family. We consider growth through shared experience moves us closer to our mission. We promote sharing in each others experiences for greater understanding. In Union We understand together we can build a Civilization of Love (Pope John Paul II). We consider our calling to come together to build a better world. ii
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute We promote strengthening our bonds of communication. With Humility We understand De La Salle freed his heart and humbled himself before God. We consider that only with a humble spirit can we share what we are. We promote touching the hearts of others. Service: Through Responsibility We understand fulfilling commitments brings meaning to our lives. We consider providing opportunities an essential quality of our charism We promote action which empowers young people. Through Example We understand, in this era of globalization, there is a lack of witness. We consider that actions speak louder than words. We promote fully committing ourselves each day in the Lasallian Charism. With devotion We understand that it is in small acts that we can make a difference We consider each individual valuable We promote working ardently for the young, especially the poor Developed by the Lasallian Youth Movement Source: http://www.lasalle2.org/english/people/youth/pelacreed.php iii
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1: Your Family and Home St John Baptist De La Salle 2 Our History 4 The Lasallian Family 5 De La Salle Philippines 6 DLSHSI Vision-Mission-Values 7 DLSHSI Creed 8 Campus Development Plan 9 Directory 10 Part 2: The Academe Section 1: Program Offerings 14 Section 2: Admissions 15 Section 3: Scholarships 26 Section 4: Enrollment 36 Section 5: Adding, Dropping of Subjects, Overloading and Refund 39 Section 6: Grades 40 Section 7: Attendance 42 Section 8: Leave of Absence and Residency 43 Section 9: Graduation Policies, Awards and Recognition 44 Section 10: Academic Records and Other Documents 46 Part 3: Services and Activities Section 11: Student Services 50 Section 12: Academic Services 58 vi
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute Section 13: Formation Services 64 Section 14: Student Government 68 Section 15: Student Organizations 69 Section 16: Student Activities 75 Section 17: Off Campus Activities 77 Section 18: Other Campus Facilities 78 Part 4: Student Conduct Section 19: General Directives 80 Section 20: Student Discipline 85 Section 21: Grievance Procedure 95 Section 22: Conduct of Drug Testing 97 Section 23: Other Regulations 102 Appendices APPENDIX A: Memorandum of agreement A.1. Academic Scholarship Grant 112 A.2. Financial Scholarship Grant 113 A.3. Service Scholarship Grant 114 A.4. DLSHSI Gawad Lasalyanong Edukasyon 115 A.5. Hermano San Migual Febres Cordero Award Medical Education Foundation, Inc Scholarship Grant 116 A.6. Employees Dependents/Grand Father Clause Scholarship Grant 117 A.7. Bro Augustine L. Boquer Scholarship Grant 118 vii
A.8. Enhanced Brother President Scholarship Program 119 APPENDIX B: Scholarship Tracking List 120 APPENDIX C: Proposal for DLSHSI s Protocol on Student Visa Application 121 APPENDIX D: Student activities forms 124 APPENDIX E: Alma Mater Hymn 125 APPENDIX F: Drug testing acknowledgement slips 127 APPENDIX G: Affidavit 128 APPENDIX H: Conforme 130 viii