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CHAPTER 8
RIGHTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS CHAPTER 9
m- STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
8.1.Protection of Students' Rights"'* 9.1.Norms of Conduct
The rights of students prescribed in existing laws shall be protected at j, 9.1.1.All students, by virtue of their enrolment to the institution, shall adhere
all times and their guaranteed freedom shall not be abridged.J to exi^ing rules and regulations of the school.
8.2.Duties and Responsibilities of Every Student 9.1.2.Every student shall wear the prescribed uniform on the days specified
8.2.1. Every student in the University shall:i by the: University.
8.2.1.1.Strive to lead an upright and useful life;1 9.1.2.1.The prescribed uniform for male is cream polo paired with black
8.2.1.2.Exert his utmost to develop his potentials for service through the \ slacks and closed shoes. The prescribed uniform for female is skirt
pursuit of an education suited to his talents and abilities; and blouse paired with black closed shoes.
8.2.1.3.Respect the customs and traditions of our people, the duly consti- "* 9.1.2.2.The prescribed uniform for Agriculture students, male and female,
tuted authorities, the laws of the country, and the principles of • is green shirt with collar bearing the Department seal paired with
democracy; black slacks and dosed black shoes.
8.2.1.4.Participate actively in dvic affairs and in the promotion of the gen 9.1.3.AII students shall wear decent clothes during non-uniform days.
eral welfare and the common good; 9.1.4.Every student shall wear the official identification card ^.D.) at all
8.2.1.5.Help in the observance and exercise of individual rights, the times inside the Campus.
strengthening of freedom, and the fostering of cooperation; 9.1.5.Every student shall attend classes promptly and regularly.
8.2.1.6.Respect and cooperation with teachers, fellow students, and 9.1.6.All students are likewise encouraged to attend and participate in Uni
school authorities in the attainment of order in the college; and versity activities such as Foundation Day programs, recognition
8.2.1.7.Exercise his rights with responsibility and with due respect for the programs and the like.
rights of students. 9.1.6.1. Non-attendance and participation in University activities is tanta
mount to being marked absent.
9.2.Behavior Subject to Disciplinary Action
The student's right to exercise the freedom to learn involves freedom
from disciplinary action except through due process. Disciplinary ac
tion against a student should be taken only for violation of institutional
standards of behavior and regulations, which are as clearly defined as
possible, and which represent a reasonable degree of control over
students.
9.3.Locus of Responsibility for Disciplinary Action
9.3.1. The Student Grievance Committee
9.3.1.1.The Student Grievance Committee should indude the Director for
Student Services and Development as the Chairperson, the Dean
of the College concerned, and the USSG/GSSO/SSG President and
Adviser of the student and Campus Director. No other person/s
who may be interested in the particular case may sit in judgment
during the proceeding.
9.3.1.2.The Student Grievance Committee conducts a case conference to
discuss the case forwarded or presented for deliberation and de
termination of appropriate sanction.
9.3.1.3.The Student Grievance Committee headed by the DSSD Director
^as the sole responsibility to determine the violation committed
by any student or group of students in connection with activities
conducted within the campus and outside the campus as the case
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