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The selection of the chief editor and other members of the staff of tertiary student publication
shall be through competitive examinations prepared, conducted and supervised by the selection
committee composed of a representative of the school administration, one faculty member, one mass
media practitioner who is acceptable to both (school administration and editorial board) and two past
editors to be chosen by the outgoing board (adopted from campus journalism Act RA 7079).
In the event of vacancy in the position of Editor-in-Chief by reasons of illness, transfer, removal from
office, resignation and/or similar causes, the same shall be filled immediately according to the next-in-
rank rule. The new Editor-in-Chief shall serve the remaining term within the school year.

The student writers are required to maintain the grade of 2.25 or better with no dropped
subjects or failing grades (BOR Res. No. 84, s. 2006)
The members of the editorial board and staff receive honoraria every semester. Senior staff
members are also given Service Scholarship.

Section 22. Information Materials

The privilege of posting, exhibiting or distributing non-commercial literature within University
premises is limited to University Students and registered student organizations. Any material posted or
distributed shall clearly indicate the name of the person or student organization on whose behalf the
announcement is posted and shall bear the approval of the Office of Student Affairs.

Anonymous materials or announcements are strictly prohibited and the University shall exercise
sanctions on the author whether student or University employee, if positively identified.

Printed materials should be placed on vehicles parked on campus or inside the classrooms. They
may be distributed only with the consent of the instructor or teacher of the class at the time. Literature
materials may be distributed within the college premises only after prior authorization.

Materials in the form of protest, expressing certain views or espousing ideas not contrary to
prudent taste may be posted on the structure or bulletin board provided by the University.

The college/department official bulletin boards are exclusively for announcements, notices or
programs and activities sponsored by the said college/department. Their use by any student groups may
be allowed upon previous approval by the college dean/department chairman concerned. Walls shall
not be used for posting announcements.

Section 23. Students’ Code of Conduct

The University, in the consultation of the students, shall promulgate and implement a student’s
code of conduct as a general guide on the actions and activities of students while in campus. The rules
and guidelines shall include wearing of identification cards and uniforms; abusive language, assault
against others and persons in authority; smoking alcoholic drinks and prohibited drugs; and others that
shall contribute a peaceful, harmonious and orderly academic atmosphere. The full text of Students’
Code of Conducts is in Rule VIII of the CvSU Manual of Operations 2009 Vol 1, pages 212-239 and is
contained in page 101 of this handbook.

Section 24. Student Financial Assistance