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3.16. Student Publication
The Student Publication Services shall be managed by the Section Head, under the
direct supervision of the DSSD Director.
3.16.1. There shall be an official student newsletter of the University and its campuses.
3.16.2. There shall be an official student research journal of the University and its campuses.
3.16.3. The DSSD through the publication adviser provides administrative and technical support
to the official student newspaper.
3.16.4. The qualification and manner of selecting the editorial board and staff members of the
paper shall be determined through a comprehensive screening by the designated
Selection Committee.
3.16.5. The publication obtains its finances from the student population through the newsletter
fee, the amount of which is fixed and determined by the Board of Regents.
3.16.6. Republic Act 7079 also known as the Campus Journalism Act and the Rules and
Regulations Governing Organized Student Activities serve as the basic guidelines of the
student newspaper.
3.16.7. The student publication shall have a constitution and by-laws drafted and ratified by
the editorial board and staff members which shall be approved by the University
President.
3.16.8. The student publication shall publish at least one (1) issue per semester but may
increase the number of issues depending on the availability of funds.
3.16.9. Request of utilization of funds shall be covered through a resolution signed by the
officers of the organization, its adviser and endorsed by the DSSD to the Office of the
President.

Source: IFSU CODE 2016