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BICOL UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK REPRINTED VERSION 2019 BICOL UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK REPRINTED VERSION 2019 The cover shows a silhouette of Bicol University’s Torch of Wisdom standing tall against the light of the sun. The sun acts as the flames of the torch. Using this as the cover of the student handbook allows the students to carry the torch of wisdom wherever they go. Cover photo and Lay-out by: Earl Epson L. Recamunda Printed by: AMS PrintingPress Press J&E Printing COPYRIGHT RESERVED 2015 BICOL UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES 4500, Rizal Street, Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines Telefax No. : +6352480-0167 www.bicol-ueduph BICOL UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK Reprinted Version 2019 MESSAGE ARNULFO M. MASCARIÑAS, PhD SUC President IV W elcome to Bicol University, dear students! You have now entered a new and exciting phase of your life. You are leaving behind all the familiar things of your childhood and teenage years. You are entering a world

where your character, justify, discipline and intellect will be further developed and challenged. Here at Bicol University, we make sure that you imbibe the core values of Character, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service as you live your life within the confines of this great academic institution. You have been doubly blessed because you have chosen Bicol University - a premier state University in the Bicol Region that offers quality tertiary education – that by virtue of Republic Act 10931, allows each one of you, access to free tertiary education. Guided by our vision of “a World-class University producing leaders and change agents for social transformation and development,” we endeavor to mold each of you into productive and responsible scholars who would one day become leaders with the passion for change and service in your respective fields. With the great privilege and blessing of a Bicol University education, you too, must be aware at this early stage in your student’s

life, of the great responsibility that comes with this privilege. To whom much is given, much is expected Along with your mentors and professors, we hope you will rise up to the challenge of using the quality education that Bicol University can provide to become quality students who later on will exemplify the Core Values of Bicol University. Enjoy the moment and savor the advantage of being a member of the Bicol University family. Make the most of your stay here and create wonderful moments and memories in all the nooks and corners of this great University. Let this handbook be your guide in getting to know your second home – Bicol University. Be guided by all the policies it contains that your stay may become more fruitful and valuable. As your President and surrogate father, I welcome you as official members, of the Bicol University Family! i iii FOREWORD T his recent edition of the student handbook captures all the essential policies and regulations of the University with

reference to pertinent Board Resolutions and national laws, especially R.A 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. It aims to serve as a guide for all students of the University, from the basic education department to the College of Medicine. Since this is a comprehensive manual, not all specific rules and protocols observed by the respective units may be included, so these concerned departments are encouraged to disseminate them through a separate information bulletin or during their own orientation programs at the beginning of the academic year. It is to be noted, however, that no information to be shared must run contrary to the provisions of this manual. May all Buenos find this handbook a useful and reliable companion in their stay here in Bicol University as they support the observance and implementation of all the policies of this esteemed institution. Ultimately, may this document serve as a means for students to uphold the ideals of the University and

exemplify the four pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service. Office of the Dean of the Student Affairs and Services Bicol University ii iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Message Foreword iii iv Table of Contents v I. BICOL UNIVERSITY A Brief History Who We Are Profile of Excellence Vision Mission Quality Policy Goals of the University University Governance The Governing Board The Administrative Council The Academic Council The Administration Representation of Students in Governing Bodies 1 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 II. ADMISSION, REGISTRATION AND RELATED MATTERS BU College Entrance Test (BUCET) Transfer Students Transfer Credits Graduates of Technical – Vocational Course Shifters Returning Students Undergraduate Foreign Students Registration 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 III. ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS The Academic Year Prescribed Uniform Credit Unit Academic Load Classifications of Students Cross Registration Changing of Subjects/ Transferring to other Classes

Adding Subject(s) Substitution of Subject(s) Dropping of Subject(s) Withdrawal of Registration Prerequisites Shifting from one Course/ Program to another Attendance and Absences 10 10 10 10 11 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 iii v Leave of Absence Scholastic Deficiency Academic Probation Academic Dismissal Honorable Dismissal Dismissal Permanent Disqualification Policy Statement on Academic Integrity Maximum Residency Rule Enforcing a New Curriculum Examinations a. Regular Examination b. Make-up Examination c. Validating Examination Grading System Interpretation of Grades The Grade of Incomplete (INC) Graduation Requirements Graduation with Honors Non-Academic Awards or Incentives Ladderized Type Program Recognition Transcript/ Diploma Opening of Cost Recovery Courses IV. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Schedule of Fees Mode of Payment of School Fees Nature of Payment Refunds V. STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES Objectives of the OSAS Services under the OSAS a. Student Welfare Services b. Student

Development Services c. Institutional Student Programs and Services University Cultural Groups Scholarships and Financial Assistance Scholarship Categories Academic Recognition Academic Distinctions University Athletes Members of the University Band Members of the University Cultural Groups Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) Scholarship Privileges to the Students of Graduate Schools and College of Medicine Financial Aid Student Assistantship iv vi 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 20 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 24 26 27 27 28 28 28 29 30 31 31 32 32 32 32 32 32 33 33 33 33 Student Loan Grants Enlistment to the NSTP Procedure of Enlistment Libraries Library Privileges Application of Library Card Use of Library Card Borrowing Procedures Availment of Library Facilities Library Hours Responsibilities of the User Other Researchers (External Researches) Medical and Dental Other Facilities Sports and Recreational Facilities Amphitheater, Audio-Visual Center and Language Laboratory

Stores and Canteens Reprographic Facilities Campus Safety Security VI. RULES AND REGULATIONS ON STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE Minor Offense Major Offense Acts Subject to Disciplinary Action and Schedule of Sanctions Schedule of Sanctions College/ Unit Disciplinary Committee The University Student Disciplinary Tribunal Disciplinary Procedures Grievance Procedures Academic Grievance Council Students’ Rights Duties and Responsibilities of Students VII. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Guidelines in the Enlistment and Operation of Student Organization A. General Policies B. Definition of Terms C. Authority to Operate and Supervision of Activities D. Application for Accreditation E. Organization’s Constitution and By-Laws F. Name Change G. Grounds for Denial of Accreditation H. Loss of Accreditation I. Classification of Recognized Student Organization J. Privileges of Accredited Student Organization K. Criteria in Selecting a Student Adviser L. Responsibilities of the Adviser M. Organization’s

Responsibility to the Adviser N. Approval of Activities O. Publicity Regulations P. Accomplishment and Financial Reports Q. Student Organization Clearance v R. Miscellaneous Rules vii The University Student Council The University and College Student Publication VIII. STUDENT RELATED UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Guidelines in Planning and Conducting Off-Campus 35 35 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 46 46 48 48 48 50 50 50 52 52 52 53 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 58 59 59 59 59 60 H. Loss of Accreditation I. Classification of Recognized Student Organization J. Privileges of Accredited Student Organization K. Criteria in Selecting a Student Adviser L. Responsibilities of the Adviser M. Organization’s Responsibility to the Adviser N. Approval of Activities O. Publicity Regulations P. Accomplishment and Financial Reports Q. Student Organization Clearance R. Miscellaneous Rules The University Student Council The University and College Student

Publication VIII. STUDENT RELATED UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Guidelines in Planning and Conducting Off-Campus Activities and Other Student Events Curricular Activities Non – Curricular General Guidelines in the Conduct of Off-Campus Activities Specific Guidelines Scope of Authority and Travel of Students Local Travel of Students Foreign Travel of Students Curricular Projects and Activities Prohibitions XI. APPENDICES Appendix A – Summary of Supporting BOR Appendix B – Checklist of Requirements for Student Internship Appendix C – List of Externally-funded Scholarships Appendix D – Actual Fees Collected from Undergraduate Students Appendix E – Prescribed School Uniform (Male) Prescribed School Uniform (Female) Appendix F – Reply Slip Bicol University Hymn vi viii 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 58 59 59 59 59 60 60 60 60 61 62 63 63 63 64 64 66 67 68 69 71 72 73 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine

Program crafted by an I. BICOL UNIVERSITY ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchmarking of some medical schools in the country. Brief History T September the BU Board of Regents approved proposal to through open the College of he On Bicol University,3,a 2012, state university in Region V, was created onthe June 21, 1969 the passage Medicine. A week three-person team of the Technical Panel for Health Professional of Republic Actlater, 5521abut was institutionalized on CHED’s September 22, 1970 by virtue of Resolution No. Education, andofProfessional Regulation Commission visited Act BU mandates and recommended that the medical 1 of its Board Regents. Section 2 of the aforementioned that the following schools school heed world-wide for transformative education develop five-star physicians. comprise thethe University: thecall Bicol Teacher’s College (BTC)towith its Laboratory School (BTCLS) at Daraga Albay, the Daraga East

Central School also in the same municipality, the Albay High School in In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As Legazpi City- all of which have become the College of Education with its Laboratory School; the Bicol of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. Regional School of Arts and Trades (BRSAT) in Legazpi now the College of Engineering and the College of Industrial Technology; the Roxas Memorial Agricultural School (RMAS) at Guinobatan In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President , Albay which now is the College of Agriculture; and the School of Fisheries at Tabaco Albay, now the of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a College of Fisheries otherwise known as the “Bicol University Tabaco Campus”. These academic "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed

for his second term as SUC President IV institutions most of them founded for more than half a century formed the matrix of Bicol University. of Bicol University. Through the leadership of historian-lawyer Dr. Ricardo A Arcilla, who, as Bicol Universitys first Who We Are president, has been given charge over the institution for its decade of existence, the developmental institution promoting Leadership, Character, and Service itsinitial core values, Bicol path ofAn BU was charted. UnityScholarship, and harmony was considerably attained amongas the constituents University to be the premier statemaking university the Bicol Region. It boastspowerful of a population of within the remains units of the University. Policy wasinsystematized. To engender forces of 26,352 scholars forinschool year and 2015-2016, by 542 faculty was and offered 329 nonteaching personnel. forward movement education research,served Graduate Education in June 1972 with its Founded it hasinrisen SUC Level status, a

prestige it has enjoyed sinceyear, 1998.theIt College is home of to first batchinof1969, enrollees the to Master of ArtsIVand Education Program. In the same topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Arts and Sciences was established, followed by the College of Nursing in Social 1973. Work and Education As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: The ensuing decade of university existence marked by a period of linkages with several • Technology, Engineering, Architecture andwas Sciences organizations and agencies, rapid growth, and new spectra • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports of activity such as the Center of Cultural Studies, •Computer Center, Audio-Visual Production Center, including a number of community and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries extension• projects. With Judge Aquilino Business and Entrepreneurship B. Bonto running the cogwheels of the University, the

decentralization the Medicine administrative and financial management of the University was realized; thereby • Healthofand endowing• the colleges with more autonomy. Social Sciences • Education It is to his merit that a Medium-term Development Plan of BU was plotted. In 1981, an externally PROFILE OF supported EXCELLENCE funded program by the World Bank was organized – the Regional Institute of Fishery • Centerin of the Excellence Education Technology CollegeinofTeacher Fisheries that aimed to give a strengthened Diploma in Fisheries • CenterProgram. of Development in Nursing Education Technology This diploma program remained even after the World Bank’s support ended on • Center Development in Fisheries Education December 31,of1988. • Center for Higher Education Research • One the1987 22 Leading SUCs intothe The of year was significant thePhilippines BU College of Agriculture (BUCA) for it was the time when the • SUCwas Level IV by as theone DBM Standards

institution chosen of the implementers of the Agricultural Training Institute of the Agricultural • 6th in General Budget Appropriation Technology Education Program by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports. Financed by an • 16th Biggest SUCs Enrolment Asian Development Bank in loan, BUCA served as a pilot provincial Technological Institute in Agriculture. 1 3 1 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr

Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiTechnology in Region V (DOST) Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiawarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out However, cultural and value awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value transformation was rendered of paramount importance. transformation was rendered of paramount importance. The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the

College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information Technology. Technology. Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School

of Arts and Trades as “College of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. Remarkable leaps in

the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known at present as the BU Polangui Campus. at present as the BU Polangui Campus. Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr

Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at

achieving the very essence of the ComDev Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 2 2 2 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic

Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchmarking of some medical schools in the country. On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a "world-class"

university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV of Bicol University. Who We Are An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences • • • • • • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Business and Entrepreneurship Health and Medicine Social Sciences Education PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • • • •

• • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education Center of Development in Nursing Education Center of Development in Fisheries Education Center for Higher Education Research One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 3 3 Five years two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of • 5th Biggest amonglater, SUCs in Graduates and Cultural Studies to give and way Development to the Bachelor of Communication Arts •Communication Base Agency for Bicol Consortium for(BUICCS) Health Research (BCHRD) andfor theBicol hosting of the Regional ScienceAquatic, Teachingand Center of the Department of Science •curriculum, Base Agency Consortium for Agriculture, Natural Resource Research and and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr. Patria G. Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiDevelopment (BCAARD) awarded educator and leader, infrastructure

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and designating of officials to new posts. economic sectors supportive of sustainable barangay, provincial, regional and national economic development; The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional 1 R.A 5521, Sec 30 2 ISODevelopment Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 4 2 4 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic • Optimize Council the resource-generation of BU approved thecapacity curriculum of the of the University Doctor of pursuing Medicine academe-based Program crafted by an ad-hoc entrepreneurship team composed anchored of the Vice on the Presidents core competencies and BU-College of the faculty of Nursing and the faculty vast who land did benchmarking resources of someofmedical the University schoolsalongside in the country. with fund sourcing through partnership building and

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year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. production programs. In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV 3 The Governing of Bicol University. Board body of the University is vested in the Board of Regents (BOR) as mandated by Who The Wegoverning Are the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997. The Board of Regents is the highest policymaking An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol body of a chartered State University and is composed of the following: University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542

faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Chairperson Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to President of the University, Vice Chairperson topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. Chairperson of the Congressional Committee on Education, Arts and Culture, Member As a comprehensive university, Committee it caters to the needs of the the following fields: Chairperson of the Congressional on Technical andsociety HigherinEducation, Member • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences Regional Director, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), Member • Arts and Letters, Culture, and Sports (DOST), Member Regional Director, Department of Recreation Science and Technology • Agriculture, and Fisheries Regional Director ofForestry the Department of Agriculture (DA), Member • Business andFaculty

Entrepreneurship President of the BU Association, Member • Health Medicine Student Council, Member Chairperson of and the University • Social Sciences President of the BU Alumni Association, Member • Education Two (2) prominent citizens, Members PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE 4 The Administrative Council • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education • Center of Development in Nursing Education The Administrative Council is composed of the President of the University as Chairperson, the • Center of Development in Fisheries Education Vice Presidents, Deans, directors and other officials of equal rank as members and whose duty is to • Center for Higher Education Research review and recommend to the Board of Regents policies governing the administration, management • One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines and development planning of the University for appropriate action. • SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in

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took that bold step to 5 expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. Representation of Students in Governing Bodies The duly elected Chairperson of the Bicol University Student Council who shall serve as the From 1999-2003, theStudents decentralized and fiscal the University fortified. Student Regent represents the in theadministrative Board of Regents. In thesystem interiminperiod when thewas student Remarkableloses leaps the information andsuch Technology programs achieved,transfer, and theexpulsion drawing of a representative hisinstatus as a student as but not limited were to graduation, and Comprehensive other similar causes, he may Plan be represented a duly representative who may sit as the Development was done. by Under the elected presidency of Dr. Emiliano A. Aberin, regular memberlikewise, of the Board. University, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known at present as the BU Polangui Campus. The Chairperson of the

University Student Council is invited to attend the Administrative and Academic Council as a non-voting member. At the same time, student representatives are regular Bicol University continued to forge viable ways inUniversity the forefront service level. to the region and members of several standing and ad-hoc committees bothtoinbe the andofCollege the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved II. ADMISSION, REGISTRATION AND RELATED MATTERS the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, Admission to the undergraduate programs leading to an award of a diploma or baccalaureate Economics and to Management (CBEM), the College of Social SciencesToand Philosophy (CSSP). Dr degree

is selective promote quality and and excellence in tertiary education. qualify for admission, Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev incoming students need to pass the BUCET. Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative Bicol University College Entrance Test (BUCET) and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. Incoming first year students are required to take the BUCET. It is a three-hour examination consisting of sub-tests in Language proficiency in English, Mathematics, Science and Reading Comprehension. Admission is based the applicant’s Bicol University College The establishment of a on medical school in Bicol University, wasEntrance part ofTest the(BUCET) University’s Composite Rating consisting of thePlan BUCET scoreSupport and his/her general weighted average (GWA) the Comprehensive Development 2004-13. for this undertaking was made thru the

in Regional grade 9 to 11. Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 5 CHED M.O No3 s 2001 & RA 8292 6 2 6 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of:BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an General Requirements ad-hoc team composed of the Nursing faculty who did bench1. Students from DepEd or Vice other Presidents recognized and highBU-College schools andofare high school seniors expecting markingtoofgraduate some medical in the country. at the schools end of the school year; OR 2. Senior high school graduates who have not taken and/are not taking any college subject/s; AND September 3, 2012,Educational the BU Board of Regents approved the Learning proposal System to open (PEPT/ALS) the College of 3. On Holders of Philippines Placement Test/ Alternative Medicine. A week who later,are a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional certificates

eligible for admission to college. Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical schoolThe heed the world-wide call for for the transformative education to develop five-star BUCET cut-off rating Licensure and Non-licensure courses shallphysicians. be recommended by the Admissions Office. In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As of school 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. 6 Transferyear Students Admission of transferees is contingent upon the availability of slots in the College the applicants In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas succeeded Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya the 8th are seeking transfer to, upon which the Dean of theDr. College shall declare the slotasopen or President available of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a upon the recommendation of the College Department Head of the program

where said slot is available. "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV of BicolTransferees University. application for transfer must reach the Office of Admissions in due time prior to the registration period together with the letter of intent for transfer. The following documents are to be Who We Are submitted: institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and in Service as its core values, Bicol 1.AnCertification from the Dean/Director of availability of place/slot the College/Unit; University remains toofbe the premier state by university in the of Bicol It boasts of a the population 2. Certification grades duly signed the Registrar the Region. original school bearing schoolsof 26,352 scholars seal; or for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC(OTR) Level IV status, a prestige has enjoyed 3. Official transcript of records from

the last school itattended; andsince 1998. It is home to topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. 4. Certificate of honorable dismissal. As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: Processing of theEngineering, transferees’ Architecture documents shall commence upon payment of processing fee • Technology, and Sciences inclusive •ofArts aptitude testing which some colleges require. and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Applicants for and transfer may still go through an interview in the college/unit they intend to transfer • Business Entrepreneurship to or be subjected to other college/program requirements. • Health and Medicine • Social Sciences Eligibility for admission of transferees shall be determined by the result of multiple assessment • Education procedures, including but not limited to: PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE

1. Course-program aptitude test, if required by the College/Unit/Department; • • • • • • Center of point Excellence in (GPA) Teacher 2. Grade average ofEducation 2.0 or 89%; Center of Development in of Nursing Education 3. No failing grade in any the courses taken Center of Development in Fisheries Education 4. Applicant shall not have finished more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the units required for Center for Higher Education Research the course One of the 22and/or Leading SUCs in the Philippines 5. Interview; SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards 6. Other assessment procedure(s) required by the College/Unit/Department. • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 6 BOR Resolution No. 88 s 2003 3 7 7 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science

Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Only course units earned from colleges/universities with the same program accreditation level as Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiBicol University or higher or those who are duly recognized by CHED will be credited Transfer credits, awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value however, shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total number of units required for the course. transformation was rendered of paramount importance. Moreover, the following must be taken into consideration in awarding transfer credits: Transfer Credits The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for 1. At the discretion of the College Dean, a validation examination may be required for subjects the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed with

ratings below 2.5 or its equivalent before credits are granted “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU 2. The courses or subjects for which the credits are claimed are in the opinion of the College Dean Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a equivalent unit to the coverage, or has the same curriculum offered in theCampus college. was converted component of content the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat 3. a The number of units is the same as thesimilar units oftothe subject Also, in Bicol into Bicol University Extension Program, thatequivalent of Camp Crame. in University. 1995, the Computer 4. The rules on sequences in the curriculum are observed. and The Information student Science Institute was born of in subjects response(prerequisites) to the extreme mobility of Communication will not be allowed to enroll in a subject the prerequisites of which,

taken elsewhere, have not been Technology. validated or repeated. Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College transferees shall beand admitted on probation for oneofsemester, within which period, of All Industrial Technology,” the shaping of the Institute Physical Education, Sports andspecific Recreation conditions set by the collegeand shall be met in Recreation addition to the conditions imposed by the Special to manage PE classes Sports and programs of the University. AllUniversity. these would not have admission or re-admission students shall bethe approved by the President following a thorough materialized if not for Dr. of Lylia Corporal Sena, fourth University president who took that bold step to evaluation relevant committees at the levelendeavors. and the university Level. expandby BU’s academic, research andcollege extension Graduates of 1999-2003, Technical-Vocational Courses From the decentralized administrative and

fiscal system in the University was fortified. Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a Admission of graduates of terminal technical-vocational courses shall be assessed on a case-toComprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the case basis. The documentary requirements and conditions set for transfer students shall apply to them University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known at present as the BU Polangui Campus. Shifters Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and Shifters are internal transferees from one course program to another within the University. They first two-year stewardship of Dr. in Susana C. Cabredo, president of the shallthe be nation. allowedUnder to shiftthe subject for availability of place/slot the college/unit theythe aresixth seeking transfer

University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved to. They shall vie for the places/slots along with transferees from outside the University; hence, will be required to submit following documents. the way for thethe restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, 1. Letter of intent to transfer specifying, among others, the reason for request for transfer; Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr 2. Certification from the Dean/Director of the availability of slot; Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev 3. Certification of grades duly signed by the College/Unit Registrar Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative and academic

workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. When and if needed, the prospective shifter may have to be referred to the University Guidance Office. Conditions required of transferees from outside the University shall apply to the shifters including the payment of processing fee of Php 100.00 school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s The establishment a medical Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 8 8 2 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an Returning Students ad-hocOld team composed the Vice Presidents of other Nursing faculty who didseek benchstudents who of stopped schooling due and to ill BU-College health or any valid reason can remarking of some medical schools in the country. admission by presenting

medical or other documents to support his/her reason/s for dropping out of school. On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Medicine. A week later, a three-person of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health The Professional Renewal of registration of studentteam is dependent on his/her previous performance. college/ Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that theofmedical unit reserves the right to refuse enrollment/re-admission of old/ returning student on account proofs school heed the world-wide call forrules transformative education toacademic develop five-star physicians. of his/her violation of the schools and regulations and/or deficiency. In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As An old student may be re-admitted upon presentation of his/her clearance duly signed by school of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year

to fifth year. officials concerned; while a student returning from leave of absence shall present supporting papers or documents. In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a Undergraduate Foreign Students7 "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV of Bicol University. General Requirements The general admission requirements for student-applicants from other nations in the Bicol Who Weare Are University the submission of the following: An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol OriginaltoTranscript of Records (OTR) University1.remains be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 2. Personal Data 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching

personnel. 3. 1969, Affidavit of risen Support Founded in it has to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to 4. Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, 5. Results of Test on English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: 6. Approved study permit from CHED • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences 7. An application fee of $5000 • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Students from other nations who have graduated from high schools abroad may be admitted to • Business and Entrepreneurship first year courses in the University if they meet the following specific requirements: • Health and Medicine • Social Sciences 1. Certification of completion of a secondary curriculum where the applicant had his/her

secondary • Education education. 2. Certification of proficiency in English based on the TOEFL score (for non-native speakers of PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • English) Center of Excellence in Teacher Education Qualifying in the BUCET or any of the following International Foreign-based examination in • 3.Center of Development in Nursing Education lieu of the BUCET such as: • Center of Development in Fisheries Education • Center for Higher Education Research Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)inAdvanced with a minimum combined score of 1200 in Mathematics, • One of the 22 Leading SUCs the Philippines Critical Reading and Writing sub-test areas. • SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 7 BOR Resolution No. 36 s 2014; no 15 S 2015 3 9 9 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Registration Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor

of Communication Arts Qualified applicants for admission should register within the period of registration. Registration curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and includes filling out the prescribed forms and paying the required fees. Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiawarded educator leader, development wassummer carried out. However, cultural and value Students enrolledand during the infrastructure preceding semester including session are re-enrolled upon transformation was rendered of paramount importance. being cleared by the Dean and other officials concerned. The increasing of enrollees and the changing ofregistration the times paved way for No student shall benumber registered in any subject after the last demands day of late in thethe school calendar. the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed

“College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU Registration without fine is allowed only to special students, but is subject to other regulations of Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a the University. component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted into a Bicolmust University Extension Program, similar to that of Campfor Crame. in 1995, the Computer A student be officially registered in order to receive a credit courseAlso, work. Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information Technology. III. ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS Its founding The Academic Year went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College of Generally, Industrial Technology,” theofshaping of the Institute of Physical and system Recreation all academicand units the

University in all levels operateEducation, under theSports semestral to manage PEare classes and Sports Recreation programs of the University. All these in which classes scheduled on a and Monday through Friday run, occasionally three (3)would hoursnot arehave materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to scheduled on Saturdays and/or Sundays. expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. Prescribed Uniform From must 1999-2003, therequired decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University fortified. Students wear the uniform for their academic level. The design approvedwas by the Remarkable in the information Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a Board of Regentsleaps are disseminated upon and enrollment. Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay.

The unit is known Credit Unit at One present as BUshall Polangui unit of the credit be at Campus. least eighteen (18) full hours of instruction per semester in the form of lecture, discussion, seminar, tutorial, or equivalent field or any combination of these forms. Bicol Universityshall continued to forge be inasthe forefrontorofquarterly service to the region and A substantial equivalent be observed forviable otherways termstosuch trimestral system. the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the University, the 8 blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved Academic Load theThe wayregular for theacademic restructuring theundergraduate University’s academic to at leastinfour loadoffor students courses shall be that that gave whichbirth is prescribed thenew colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, curriculum in a semester for a

certain program/course. Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr A graduating studentadministrative with satisfactory academic record may be permitted carry anofadditional Cabredo also effected issuances aimed at achieving the veryto essence the ComDev load of one or two subjects in his/her last semester, provided that the total load does not exceed the Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative maximum of thirty-three (33) units per semester, provided further that this will not contradict with any and policy academic workforce, and designating officials to newconcerned posts. existing of the University; provided finallyof that the student is a candidate for graduation at the end of the semester that the load is allowed. An additional of one (1) or two (2) non major subjects may also be allowed to students who are on Student Teaching /Practicum. The establishment of a medical

school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 8 BOR Resolution No. 26 s 2011 10 2 10 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an During the summer term, the regular load shall be nine (9) units or that which is prescribed in the ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchcurriculum, but in justifiable cases the Dean or Director may allow a higher load of not exceeding twelve marking of some medical schools in the country. (12) units. The Dean shall limit the academic load to students who are employed in the University, whether full time or part-time. On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of

Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional Classification of Students Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical school Undergraduate heed the world-wide call are for transformative education to develop five-starand physicians. students classified as regular, irregular, non-regular, foreign. InRegular June 2014, 62 studentsStudent were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As A Undergraduate is one who has organized a program of study for a bachelor’s of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. degree, or undergraduate diploma/certificate, is registered for formal academic credits, and carries the subjects called for by the curriculum for which s/he is registered in a given semester. In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President of Bicol His development were geared

towards his vision of transforming BU asthe a AnUniversity. Irregular Student is one whoplans is registered for formal academic credits, but does not carry "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV full semester load called for by the curriculum for which s/he is registered in a given semester. of Bicol University. A Non-Regular student is one who is registered for formal academic credits, but not for a degree or is registered but does not receive formal academic credit/s for subjects taken. Classified as noninstitution Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol regularAn students arepromoting the following: University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 26,352 scholars for schoolstudents year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. - Non-degree with credits Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV

status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to - Cross registrants with credits topnotchers in the fieldsstudents of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. - Special without credits Who We Are As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: A Foreign StudentEngineering, is one who isArchitecture a citizen /subject or resident of another country whose admission • Technology, and Sciences to the University is contingent upon the compliance of the requirements of the National Government, • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports after qualifying for admission and submission of all the documentary and other requirements of the • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries University. • Business and Entrepreneurship • Health and Medicine Students•are also Sciences classified, for purposes of registration, as follows: Social • Education 1. First year student - one who has not

finished the prescribed subjects for the first year of his/her curriculum or twenty-five (25) percent of the total number of units required for the entire PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE course, or twenty (20) percent in the case of a five-year degree course. • four-year Center ofdegree Excellence in Teacher Education • • • • • Center of Development in Nursing Educationthe prescribed subjects for the first year of his/her - one who has completed 2. Sophomore Center of Development in Fisheries curriculum or has finished not less Education than twenty- five (25) percent of the total number of units required byHigher his/herEducation entire four-year degree course or not less than twenty (20) percent but not Center for Research more than forty (40) percent of the total number of units required for the five-year degree course. One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines SUC Level-IVone by who the DBM Standards the prescribed subjects for the first two years of his/her 3. Junior has

completed or has finished not less than fifty (50) percent but not more than seventy-five (75) • curriculum 6th in General Budget Appropriation percent of the total number of units required for the entire four-year degree course, or not less • than 16thforty Biggest in Enrolment (40)SUCs percent but not more than sixty (60) percent of the total number of units required for the five-year degree course. 3 11 11 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of 4. Senior - one who has completed the prescribed subjects for the first, second, and third year Communication and Cultural Studiesseventy-five (BUICCS) to give way to Bachelor of Communication of his/her curriculum, or has finished (75) percent of the the total number of units required Arts for the entire degree course. A student a five-year degree program is classified as a and curriculum, andfour-year the hosting of the Regional ScienceinTeaching Center of the Department of Science

pre-senior if s/he has completed not less than sixty (60) percent, but not more than eighty (80) Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multipercent of the total number of units required for the course awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value transformation rendered of paramount importance. In the case ofwas a five-year degree course/program, one is classified as a senior student if she has finished the prescribed subjects for the first, second, third, and fourth years of his curriculum, or has completedThe not less than eighty percent (80%) ofand thethe total number demands of units required for thepaved course. increasing number of enrollees changing of the times the way for the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the

BU Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a a. Cross-Registration within the University component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted A student who needs to register in two or more colleges within the University must seek the into a Bicol University Extension to thatpermission of Camp Crame. 1995, Computer permission of his/her College Dean Program, in writing. similar This written shouldAlso, stateinthe totalthe number Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information unit-credits for which a student may register in two or more colleges in the University and should not exceed that which is prescribed in the curriculum for his/her course. Technology. Cross-Registration No cross-enrollment shall be allowed beyond one week after the close of registration. Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as

“College of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation b. Cross-Registration from another Institution to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have A student registered in an institution outside the University and who wishes to cross- register in materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to the Bicol University must present a permit from his/her Dean or registrar. The permit should state in expand BU’snumber academic, research extension endeavors. writing the total of units which and the student is allowed and the subjects that s/he is authorized to take. From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. Students from colleges/universities outside Bicol University may be allowed to cross- register in Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology

programs were achieved, and the drawing of a any unit of the university within the enrolment period only. Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known c.University, Cross-Registration to another Institution at The present as the BU Polangui Campus. University gives no credit for any course taken by any of its students in any other institution outside the University unless the taking of such course was authorized by the College Dean and the UniversityBicol Registrar. This authorization should be inways writing specifyofthe subjects andregion state and University continued to forge viable to and be inshould the forefront service to the the number of academic unit load which s/he may be allowed. The total number of academic unit load, the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr. Susana C. Cabredo, the sixth president of the which may be

allowed, should not exceed the maximum load prescribed for his/her course and University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved curriculum year. A prescribed form of cross-enrollment is required the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new Students are candidates forLetters graduation withthe only one (1)ofsubject left(CS), duringCollege his/her of lastBusiness, term colleges: thewho College of Arts and (CAL), College Science may be allowed to cross-enroll outside the University provided that s/he enlist in one subject of his/her Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr choice to maintain residency. Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev Plan, which included the deployment of personnel Changing of Subjects/Transferring to other Classes and faculty members,

clustering of administrative and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts.for valid reasons, which shall be Change of subjects or transfer to other classes shall be made stated in writing and approved by the College Dean. Changing of subjects shall be within a week after the close of registration and shall only be allowed upon payment of the corresponding fee. After this The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s period, no changing of subjects or transferring to other classes shall be allowed. The subject to be Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional changed shall be considered. Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 12 2 12 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an Adding of Subject(s) ad-hoc team composed of

the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchA subject subjects addedintothe ones academic load unofficially or without prior approval by the marking of someormedical schools country. Dean shall not be given credit. On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Adding of subject(s) for valid reason shall be CHED’s stated in Technical writing forPanel approval by the Professional Dean of the Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the for Health college wherein one is enrolled. This shallCommission be made within oneBU week the close ofthat registration and Education, and Professional Regulation visited andafter recommended the medical shall only be the allowed upon payment of the corresponding fee. toThe total load allowed however, shall not school heed world-wide call for transformative education develop five-star physicians. exceed the maximum under the rule on academic load or that, which is prescribed for

his/her curriculum In June 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As year during the2014, term/semester. of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. Substitution of Subjects 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas Fay Lea Patria Lauraya as the 8th President AIn substitution of subjects may besucceeded allowed, Dr. provided that theM. conditions prescribed by the of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as of a University are satisfied. All petitions for substitutions must be approved upon the recommendation "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV the Department Chair to the College Dean before the 3rd class meeting shall have been held during of theBicol term.University No substitution shall be allowed for any subject prescribed in the curriculum which the student has failed in or received a

grade of 5.0, except when the subject is no longer offered, in which case Who We Are substitution may be allowed, provided, that in the opinion of the department offering the prescribed subjects, proposed substitute covers substantially the same subject matter as required subject. An the institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as the its core values, Bicol University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of Every substitution of subject must be based on at of the 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served byleast 542 one faculty andfollowing: 329 nonteaching personnel. Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed 1998. is home 1. When a student is pursuing a curriculum that has been superseded bysince a new one Itand the to topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. substitution tends to bring the old

curriculum in line with the new. 2. of hours between twoitsubjects the student is officially enrolled. AsConflict a comprehensive university, caters towhere the needs of the society in the following fields: 3. When the required subject isArchitecture not offered during the semester that the student needs it. • Technology, Engineering, and Sciences • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports Petition for substitution should meet the following: • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 1. Must involveand subjects within the same department, if possible; if not, the subjects concerned • Business Entrepreneurship must be allied to each • Health and Medicineother. 2. Must be between • Social Sciencessubjects in which subjects submitted carries a number of units equal to, or greater than • Educationthe units of the required subjects. 3. Must be recommended by the adviser or by the head department concerned PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • Center Excellence in Teacher Education

Dropping of of Subjects • Center of Development NursingofEducation A student may, with theinconsent the instructor and the College Dean, drop the subject by filling Center of Development Fisheries Education out •the prescribed form withininthree-fourths of the total maximum class hours prescribed thereof. • Center for Higher Education Research • One theperiod 22 Leading SUCsainstudent the Philippines Afterofthe has lapsed, may be allowed to drop a course by reason of illness duly certified by Level a physician, or DBM other Standards valid reasons. A student who unofficially drops his/her subject(s) after • SUC IV by the obtaining his/her mid-term shall be given a grade of 5.0 (failure) in all subjects at the end of the • 6th in General Budgetgrades Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 13 3 13 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of

Communication Arts term. The subject instructor shall give the grade. curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Withdrawal of Registration Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiA student may be entitled to withdraw his/her credentials submitted as requirements for awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value enrollment. After this period, the request shall be for dropping of subjects and the rules for dropping was rendered of paramount importance. shalltransformation apply. Prerequisites The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for The rules on sequence of subjects in the curriculum in the course being taken must be followed. the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed A subject or course approved by the Academic

Council, as prerequisite to others should be taken before “College of Agriculture Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructuredshall to beearn the BU a higher course. Enrollingand andForestry.” attendance in a subject without passing its prerequisite students no academic unless such enrollment has been approved by the College Tabaco Campus. credit, The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by Dean. BU was made a component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted Shifting Course/Program to Another into afrom BicolOne University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer Science Institute was born in response to mobility Communication and Information A student of any college in the University the whoextreme desires to shift toofanother course/program within Technology. the University for valid reason shall be governed by the following: Its founding went hand thegrades renaming of the

School Arts and Trades as “College 1. S/he has not obtained twoinorhand morewith failing in his/her presentof course/program; of2.Industrial Institute Physical Education, Sports andcourse; Recreation S/he hasTechnology,” not finishedand fifty the (50)shaping percentoforthe more of theof required units on his/her present to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have 3. His/her transfer is accepted by the Dean of the college where s/he plans to continue the new materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to course; and expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. 4. S/he has earned a grade point average (GPA) of 24 5. S/he has satisfied all other requirements for admission to the new course From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. The student shallinfile applicationand for this purpose programs

through the Dean of the college where s/heof a Remarkable leaps theaninformation Technology were achieved, and the drawing is presently enrolled. This application shall be endorsed to the Dean of the college where s/he plans to Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the continue the new course. Once admitted, the latter shall request for his/her records for evaluation of University, integrated School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known his/her subjectslikewise, before s/he can bethe enrolled. at present as the BU Polangui Campus. Attendance and Absences Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and Any student who, for unavoidable cause, absents him/herself from classes must obtain an the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the excuse letter from either the adviser or the guidance coordinator to be

presented to the instructors University, blueprint of the Comprehensive Development took shape. paved concerned not the later than the second session following his/her(ComDev) return. InPlan casefinally of illness whereItthe absence is for or more, of butthe notUniversity’s exceeding academic one month,courses a medical secured the way forfive thedays restructuring thatcertificate gave birthmust to atbe least four new from the University Medical Center, or from proper medical office outside the University. colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, Economics andonly Management (CBEM), College Social and Philosophy (CSSP). Excuses are for time missed. All and workthe covered byof the classSciences during his/her absence shall have Dr. to beCabredo made upalso to the satisfaction of the instructor within a reasonable time from date of of absence. effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the verythe essence the ComDev

Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative When the number of hours lost by the absence of a student reaches twenty percent (20%) of the and workforce, and designating of officials to dropped. new posts. hours ofacademic the scheduled work in one subject, s/he shall be However, a faculty member may prescribe longer attendance requirement to meet special needs. If the majority of the absences are excused, the shall not be a grade of 5.0 in (failure) being dropped. Thestudent establishment of given a medical school Bicol upon University, was part of the University’s Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 14 2 14 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an

Leave of Absence ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchmarking of some medical schools in the country. Prolonged leave of absence shall be taken to mean temporary discontinuance of studies by the student due to illness, employment, pregnancy and other similar cases. Leave of absence shall be September 2012, the BUcollege Board of Regents approved the proposal open the of grantedOn through written3,petition to the dean. The petition should state thetoreason andCollege the period, which must consecutive team periodofofthetwo terms/Technical semesters, subject to renewal for very Medicine. A not weekexceed later, aathree-person CHED’s Panel for Health Professional meritorious reasons. Such approved written petition shall be made part of his records Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical schoolAheed the who world-wide for transformative to develop five-star physicians. student

leaves call the University without education a formal leave of absence shall have his registration privileges curtailed or entirely withdrawn. In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. Scholastic Deficiency In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President a. Academic Probation of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a A student who fails in one subject at any time shall in succeeding term carry a load which in one "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV subject (of equivalent unit) less the load allowed for his course during the current semester. of Bicol University. student WhoAWe Arewho obtains two failing marks at the end of the term will be under probation during the following

semester and may be allowed to take not more than seventy five percent (75%) of the regular An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol load for the semester. University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. Probation may be removed upon passing all the subjects carried during the term he/she is on Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to probation. topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. As a comprehensive b. Academic Dismissal university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences A student who is under probation and still obtains a failing mark in one of his subjects at the end of

• Artsbeand Letters, Culture, Recreation the term shall automatically dropped from the and rollsSports of the college. A student who obtains three or more • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries failing grades at the end of the term shall be dropped from the rolls of the college. Third, fourth, and fifth • Business year students, may and be Entrepreneurship re-enrolled upon petition in writing addressed to the Academic Petitions • Health andthe Medicine Committee, provided failure is for the first time. The maximum academic load that may be granted to • Social the student is nineSciences (9) units. • Education The Academic Petitions Committee shall be composed of the following: PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • • • • • • Center of Excellence in Teacher Chairperson Education  Associate Dean/Department – Chair (If the College/Unit does not have Center of Development in Nursing Education an Associate Dean) Center of Development in Fisheries Education – Member 

Faculty Club President Center for Higher Chair/ Education Research  Department Senior Faculty – Member (If the College/Unit does not have designated by theSUCs Dean in the Philippines One of the 22 Leading an Associate Dean) SUC LevelPresident IV by the DBM Standards  CSC – Member • 6th Generalstudent Budgetrepresentative Appropriation  inAnother – Member designated by in theEnrolment Dean • 16th Biggest SUCs The final decision shall be with the Dean of the college concerned. 15 3 15 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of c. Honorable Dismissal Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts A student in good standing who desires to leave the University shall present his clearance and curriculum, and the of theofRegional Teaching Center the Department of Science of and receipt of payment for hosting a transcript recordsScience to the Registrar for the of preparation

of a Certificate Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr. Patria G. Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiHonorable Dismissal. The Certificate indicates that the student leaves the University in good standing as far as character andand conduct concerned. development was carried out However, cultural and value awarded educator leader,are infrastructure transformation was rendered of paramount importance. d. Dismissal A student who leaves the University for and reason of dismissal due toofdisciplinary action the shall befor The increasing number of enrollees the changing demands the times paved way entitled, or permitted to receive the transcript of records or certification of his academic status in the the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed University containing a statement of the disciplinary action rendered against him. He shall not be entitled “College of Agriculture to an honorable dismissal. and Forestry”

Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a componentDisqualification unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted e. Permanent into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer Any student shall be permanently barred from re-enrolment in any college/school/unit of the Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information University on the following grounds: Technology. ■ Poor scholarship – the student is dropped from the rolls of any college of the University due to poor scholarship as governed by the rules on academic dismissal. Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College ■ Complete failure – the student failed in all his subjects for the term/semester. of Industrial Technology,”

and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation ■ Dismissal due to violation of the rules and regulations of the University. to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have materialized not for Dr. Lyliashall Corporal Sena, fourth University took thatwere bolddue step to Permanentifdisqualification not apply tothe cases in which failingpresident grades ofwho the student to his/her expand unauthorized BU’s academic, dropping research of theand subjects extension and endeavors. not poor scholarship, as certified by the instructor concerned. If the unauthorized dropping of subjects takes place after the mid-term examinations and the mid-term grades obtained by the student were poor, the grade of 5.0 (failure) will be credited against him/her. From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were

achieved, and the drawing of a Comprehensive Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the Policy Statement Development on Academic Integrity University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known paragraph 2, section 5 of Article XIV of the constitution, the University enjoys at Pursuant present astothe BU Polangui Campus. academic freedom and institutional autonomy. No student is denied admission by reason of sex, nationalities, religion, political affiliation or physical disability. Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and the nation.the Under two-yearare stewardship of Dr. Susana C. Cabredo, the sixth president of the Among aimstheoffirst education the acquisition of knowledge and development of skills necessary for success as anofeducator or in another profession. (ComDev) Activities inconsistent with shape. these aims University, the blueprint the

Comprehensive Development Plan finally took It paved will not be permitted. Students are responsible for knowing what constitutes academic dishonesty the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to: Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr 1. Plagiarizing or representing the words or ideas or information of another asof one’s Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the veryperson essence the ComDev own and not offering proper documentation; Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative and workforce, andtodesignating of officials to new posts.information concerning the 2. academic Giving or receiving prior an examination, any

unauthorized content of that examination; The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s 3. Referring to or displaying any unauthorized materials inside the examination room during Comprehensive Development the course of an examination;Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 16 16 2 STUDENT STUDENT HANDBOOK HANDBOOK REVISED REVISED 2019 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an 4. Communicating during an examination in any manner with any unauthorized person ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents concerning the examination or any part of it; and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchmarking of some medical schools in the country. 5. Giving or receiving substantive aid during the course of an examination; September 3, 2012, the BU Board of

Regents approved the proposal to openrelated the College of 6.On Talking, converting, concealing, defacing, damaging or destroying any property to the preparation or completion of assignments, examination. Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of theresearch CHED’s or Technical Panel for Health Professional Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical Students found guilty ofcall academic dishonestyeducation are subject any orfive-star a combination of the following: school heed the world-wide for transformative to to develop physicians. a. Written warning b. Loss of credit for the work involved In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As c. Reduction of grades of school year there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. d. 2018-2019, Failing grade in the course e. Suspension f. Dr Dismissal In 2015, Arnulfo M. Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the

8th President g. Other sanctions imposed by the University of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a "world-class" university. In sanction March 4, has 2019, he was confirmed his second as SUC President IV A notation that such been imposed will beformade part ofterm the student’s permanent record. It is expected that the Dean will notify the student of the sanction imposed and the appeal of Bicol University. procedure. Who We Are Maximum Residence Rule9 An institution promoting Leadership, Character, coreavalues, Residence refers to the Scholarship, number of years or terms required and of a Service studentas to its finish course.Bicol An undergraduate student must thestate requirements course any college within of a period of actual University remains to be the finish premier universityofinathe BicolinRegion. It boasts a population of residence equivalent to a maximum of the prescribed length the program plus one

year pursuant to 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 of faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. the other provisions of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017. Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to topnotchers in fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. Enforcing a the New Curriculum Any in curriculum must be implemented in such a way that the interest of the students is As achange comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: not prejudiced. When aEngineering, new curriculum is enforced, new students or first year shall be concerned. • Technology, Architecture andonly Sciences • Arts and Culture, and Sports A student shallLetters, follow the sameRecreation curriculum that s/he started on within the maximum length of time • Agriculture, Forestry and allowed for residence. However, if

forFisheries some reasons s/he drops from school before graduation and when s/he returns, the maximum length of residence has been exceeded, s/he will already be covered by any • Business and Entrepreneurship change in curriculum that has been implemented while s/he was out. • Health and Medicine • Social Similarly, if aSciences student fails to finish his/her course within the prescribed maximum number of years of residence in the college, s/he shall be required to follow the new curriculum. • Education Examinations PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education A. Regular Examination • Center of Development in Nursing Education Two regular written examinations, the mid-term and the final examinations, are prescribed every • Center of Development in Fisheries Education semester/ term. Other written, oral or practical examinations are also given at the discretion of the • Center for Higher Education Research subject instructor. • One of the 22

Leading SUCs in the Philippines examinations areStandards administered by the subject instructors with the assistance of the • Regular SUC Level IV by the DBM proctors. • 6th in General Budget Appropriation 9 • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment Section 6.C, RA 10931 17 3 17 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of B. Make-up Examination Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts Examination for justifiable reasonsScience may be Teaching made up within term at theof discretion curriculum, andmissed the hosting of the Regional Centerthe of same the Department Science and of the subject instructor concerned. Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiawarded Examination educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value Validating transformation was rendered of paramount importance. For

purposes of accreditation of subjects taken from other institutions by transfer students with ratings lower 2.5, validating maythe be changing requesteddemands by the student officethe of way the for Thethan increasing numberexaminations of enrollees and of the from timesthe paved College Dean with a corresponding validating fee charged per subject. the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU 10 GRADING SYSTEMThe Tabaco Campus. following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a component unit ofshall the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted The University have a uniform grading system using number grades from 1.0 to 50, into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer where 1.0 is the highest Science Institute was

born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information The detailed grading system is as follows: Technology. Adjectival Rating Grade Equivalent Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College 1.0 99-100 of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation 1.1 98 to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation Outstanding 1.2 programs of the University 97All these would not have materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to 1.3 96 1.4endeavors 95 expand BU’s academic, research and extension 1.5 94 Superior the decentralized administrative 1.6 93 University was fortified. From 1999-2003, and fiscal system in the 1.7 92 Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a 1.8 91Emiliano A. Aberin, the Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the

presidency of Dr 1.9 90 University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known 2.0 89 at present as the BU Polangui Campus. 2.1 88 Very Satisfactory 2.2 87 2.3 Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of86 service to the region and 2.4 85 the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship the sixth president of the 2.5of Dr Susana C Cabredo,84 University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved 2.6 82-83 the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new Satisfactory 2.7 80-81 2.8 the College of Science 78-79 colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), (CS), College of Business, Economics and Management (CBEM), and the2.9 College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr 76-77 Fair/Average 3.0aimed at achieving the75very (Passing) Cabredo also effected administrative issuances essence of the

ComDev Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative Below 75 Conditional (lowest possible mid-term Poor and academic workforce, and designating of3.1-40 officials to new posts. rating) Failure (lowest possible The establishment of a medical school 5.0 in Bicol University, was part of the University’s final rating) Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 10 BOR Resolution No. 89 s 2006 18 2 18 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an The passing grade in the Graduate School is 3.0, but a graduate student has to maintain a general ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchweighted average of 2.0, otherwise,

s/he will not be allowed to take the comprehensive examination and marking of some medical schools in the country. will subsequently be disqualified from earning the degree. A student who incurred a FAILING MARK in his/her course work may be allowed to retake the subject not more than two times. On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional Interpretation of Grades Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical school The heedmeaning the world-wide for transformative to develop ratings five-staron physicians. of the call adjectival ratings andeducation the corresponding the scale can be interpreted as follows: In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to Frequently fifth year.

the How Extent to which the Adjectival Rating Skill/Quality/Attribute is Behavior is Exhibited Observed In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President Student has mastered all of thetowards his vision of transforming BU as a of Bicol University. His development plans were geared Outstanding courses’ major Always Observed "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, heinstructional was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV objectives of Bicol University. Student has mastered all of the courses’ major instructional Superior Frequently Observed Who We Are objectives and almost all minor instructionalLeadership, objectives. Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol An institution promoting Scholarship, University remains to be the premier universityallinofthe Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of Student state has mastered majorserved instructional 26,352 scholars for school the yearcourses 2015-2016, by

542 faculty and 329Observed nonteaching personnel. Very Satisfactory Fairly objectives and most of the Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to minor instructional objectives. topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. Student has mastered some of the courses’ major to instructional AsSatisfactory a comprehensive university, it caters the needs of the society in the following fields: objectives and most of the minor Sometimes Observed • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences instructional objectives. • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports Student has mastered just a • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries few/some of the courses’ major • Business and Entrepreneurship instructional objectives needed Rarely Observed Fair/Average • Health and Medicine for the next highest level of instruction. Remedial work • Social Sciences

would be desirable. • Education Student has not mastered any of PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE the course’s main instruction objectives and lacks the •Conditional/Failure Center of Excellence in Teacher Education Never Observed essentials needed for the next • Center of Development in Nursing Education highest level of instruction. • Center of Development in Fisherieswork Education Remedial is needed. • Center for Higher Education Research • One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines • SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 319 19 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of The Grade of Incomplete (INC)11 Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts curriculum, the indicates hosting ofincomplete the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science An “INC” and grade course work and may be

awarded to a graduate or an and undergraduate onlyVwhen a small portion of the student’s work isthe incomplete and only when Technologystudent in Region (DOST). Owing to Dr. Patria G. Lorenzo, third president who is athe multistudent is otherwise earning a passing mark. Until removed, the “INC” is not included in the computation awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value of the students GWA. Student with incomplete (INC) grade of the previous semester are given one transformation was rendered of paramount importance. school year for completion of subjects; otherwise it will be converted to a failing grade by the College Registrar upon written instruction from the concerned professor(s). In the event that the concerned professor(s) cannot be contacted to resignation, death, etc.), empowered The increasing number(due of enrollees and theretirement, changing demands of the the Dean times is paved the way for to make decisions

for the concerned professor(s) in consultation with the Department Chair. the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU Graduation Requirements Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a component of be therecommended University. Within a span of three years,s/he the has BU Gubat Campus was converted A studentunit shall for graduation only after satisfied all academic and other requirements prescribed for graduation. into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information Candidates for graduation who began their studies under a curriculum ten (10) years back shall Technology. be governed by the following: ■ Those who have all the requirements

of of the notTrades apply as for,“College nor Its founding wentcompleted hand in hand with the renaming thecurriculum School ofbut Artsdid and were granted the corresponding degree or title shall have their graduation approved, as of the of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation theyPE should have originally graduated. to date manage classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to ■ Those who have completed all but two or three subjects required by the curriculum shall be expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. made to follow either the revised curriculum or the curriculum enforced from the time they first enrolled in the University to the present. From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. ■ All

candidates forthe graduation must have their deficiencies and theirand records clearedof a Remarkable leaps in information and Technology programsremoved were achieved, the drawing not later than Development five weeks before of their theEmiliano program, the the Comprehensive Plan the wasend done. Underlast thesemester/term presidency ofinDr. A.with Aberin, exceptionlikewise, of the subjects in the which theyofare currently enrolled.inNo studentAlbay. shall be to University, integrated School Philippine Craftsmen Polangui, Theallowed unit is known unless s/he is in residence during the last two terms/semesters of at graduate present asfrom the the BU University Polangui Campus. his course. Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the Graduation with Honors University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan

finally took shape. It paved A candidate for graduation who has completed his/her course with a high weighted average thecomputed way for the restructuring of theplace University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new rating, to the fourth decimal on the basis of units and has satisfied the required number colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, of residence in the college is entitled to graduation with honor provided s/he has no grade lower than Economics andfollowing Management (CBEM), and the College of University Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr 3.0 in any subjects faithfully his/her curriculum. The shall award the following: Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev Plan, which Honors included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative General Weighted Average and academic workforce, and designating of

officials to new posts. Summa Cum Laude GWA ≤ 1.25 Magna Cum Laude 1.25 < GWA 1.45 The establishment of a medical school in Bicol ≤ University, was part of the University’s CumDevelopment Laude 1.45 < GWA 1.75 Comprehensive Plan 2004-13. Support for this≤undertaking was made thru the Regional Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 11 BOR Resolution No. 89 s 2006 20 2 20 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council approved curriculum of the Doctor of have Medicine Program craftedload by an A student who isofa BU candidate forthe graduation with honors must carried the regular per semester as prescribed thethe curriculum for his/her course, must have organized a program of study ad-hoc team composedinof Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did bench-for his/her registered forinformal academic credits and carried the subjects called for by the markingdegree, of somehas medical schools

the country. curriculum for which s/he is registered in a given semester On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of A student carrying than the team number of CHED’s units prescribed the curriculum is considered Medicine. A week later, a less three-person of the TechnicalinPanel for Health Professional “underload" and shall be disqualified for graduation with honors. Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. In case of a graduating student who meets the required general weighted average (GWA) but fails to meet other requirements for the graduation with honors, the award shall be "with ACADEMIC In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As DISTINCTION”. of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth

year. In the computation of the final average of a graduating student who is a candidate for academic distinction, only Dr. grades/ credits earned towards the degree be considered, provided s/he has no In 2015, Arnulfo M. Mascariñas succeeded Dr. Fayshall Lea Patria M. Lauraya as the 8th President grade lower than 3.0 His in any of the subjects of whether that taken in the BU University of Bicol University. development plansregardless were geared towards hissubject vision was of transforming as a or elsewhere. S/he must have followed faithfully the conditions set/imposed by the University in terms of "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV the transfer credits and rules on sequence in the curriculum and must have completed in the Bicol of Bicol University. University at least seventy-five (75%) of the total number of units prescribed in his/her curriculum and must be in residence for at least six (6)

semesters/terms immediately preceding graduation. Who We Are The College Evaluation Committee on Graduation with Honors shall be composed of the following: An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol ThetoCollege/ Campusstate Registrar - Chairperson University remains be the premier university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of Department/ Program Chair - Co-Chairperson 26,352 scholarsCollege for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 Student Affairs Coordinator - Member nonteaching personnel. Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to College Guidance Coordinator - Member Associate - Member topnotchers in the fields of Dean Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. One College Faculty Expert in Math - Member As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields:

Non-Academic Awards or Incentives • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences The also gives due recognition a graduating • University Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreationtoand Sports student who excels in his/her academics, leadership, service and sports activities. Likewise, to winners in the regional, national competitions and • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to the topnotchers in board examinations. • Business and Entrepreneurship • Health and Medicine Ladderized Type Program Recognition • Social Sciences The University, in recognition of academic excellence among students pursuing degree courses • Education with ladderized/ladder-type programs, shall award them the following based on the computation of the general weighted average (GWA) of subjects taken as prescribed in the ladder program s/he is PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE pursuing. The awards or recognition will be given in the College Recognition Program • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education •

Center of Development in Nursing Education Recognition/Awards General Weighted Average • Center of Development in Fisheries Education GWA ≤ 1.25 With highest honor • Center for Higher Education Research With higher honor 1.25 < GWA ≤ 145 • One of theWith 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines high honor 1.45 < GWA ≤ 175 • SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Appropriation Candidates forBudget this recognition/ award shall be evaluated by the College Evaluation Committee on Graduation withSUCs Honors. • 16th Biggest in Enrolment 20 3 21 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts Transcript/Diploma curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr.information Patria G. Lorenzo, the only third at president who is

multiSince records of students are confidential, is released the request of athe awarded and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value student, or ofeducator the appropriate institutions and/or officials. transformation was rendered of paramount importance. Official transcript of records from other institutions, which have been submitted to the University as transferThe credentials, part of the student’s permanent record.ofData thereon are the usually increasingbecomes number of enrollees and the changing demands the times paved way for reflected on the official transcript of records to be prepared later on for the student in the Office the the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture wasof renamed University Registrar. “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was

made a Application for transcript of records must be accompanied by the students clearance and official component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted receipt of transcript payment. into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information Technology. Opening of Cost Recovery Courses12 All Academic Deans/Directors are authorized to approve of of student(s) the opening of Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of requests the School Arts andfor Trades as “College tutorial courses in the graduate and undergraduate programs on cost recovery basis. of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have The approval of requests shall

adhereSena, to thethe following procedures: materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal fourth University president who took that bold step to expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. 1. Opening of courses on cost recovery basis shall be considered upon request of the following: a. Graduating students with deficiency(ies) whoseand needed programmed From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative fiscalcourse(s) system inare the not University was fortified. for the semester, and Remarkable leapsstudents in the information and Technology programs achieved, and the in drawing of a b. Irregular who need to take the course to fit the were mainstream of students the Comprehensive Development appropriate curriculumPlan year.was done Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known 2. Request for opening of courses not aligned with the semestral course offerings based on

the at present as the BU Polangui Campus. regular curriculum year schedule shall be done by the concerned students not later than two weeks before enrollment. Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and 3. nation Students’ request shall be addressed to the of Dean endorsed by the Program and/ the Under the first two-year stewardship Dr. and Susana C. Cabredo, the sixth Adviser president of the or Department Chairperson. University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved 12 the for the restructuringshall of thecarry University’s academicAdviser’s courses that birth to at least four new 4. way Same endorsement the Program or gave Department Chairperson’s recommendation Instructor teach the course, indicating full student cost. colleges: the College of of the ArtsProfessor/ and Letters (CAL), to the College of Science (CS),the College of Business, Economics and Management

(CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). 5. The Professor/Instructor shall be designated by the Dean considering primarily his/ herDr Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of thetoComDev academic preparation, teaching load which not exceed 30 units, and his/ her willingness teach course on cost basis.of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative Plan,the which included therecovery deployment and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. 6. In case of students with failures (a rating of 50), the faculty to be assigned to teach the requested course should not be the same faculty who gave the failing mark. The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional BOR Resolution No. 051insits 2001 & No. s. 2006 Development Council 2009 and652012

resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 21 22 2 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 2019 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an 7. The 7. The professor/instructor professor/instructor shall shall be compensated be compensated fully fully basedbased on his/her on his/her hourlyhourly rate. rate The The ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchcomputation for payment of honorarium as follows: Hourly rate of faculty computation for payment of honorarium shall shall be asbefollows: Hourly rate of faculty x no.xofno of marking of some medical in = the country. hours/ ofschools students Cost per student. hours/ no. ofno. students = Cost per student. 8. fees The shall fees shall be deposited the College and shall be disbursed for the 8. The be deposited to thetoCollege TrustTrust FundFund and shall be disbursed solelysolely for the On

September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of purpose. purpose. Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical 9. payment The payment be made the professors/instructors concerned following the usual 9. The shall shall be made out toout thetoprofessors/instructors concerned following the usual school heed the world-wide for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. procedure andcall accompanied the needed documents. procedure and accompanied by thebyneeded documents. In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As 10. usual The usual supervision be exercised the Deans/ Directors concerned to ensure that the 10. The supervision shall shall be exercised by thebyDeans/ Directors concerned to ensure that the of schoolstudents yearstudents

2018-2019, have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. are there given adequate instructional provision. are given adequate instructional provision. In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President of HisINFORMATION development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a IV.Bicol FINANCIAL IV. University FINANCIAL INFORMATION "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV of BicolByUniversity. virtue By virtue of RAof10931 RA 10931 or theor“Universal the “Universal Access Access to Quality to Quality Tertiary Tertiary Education Education Act,” Act,” all students all students pursuing pursuing a bachelor’s a bachelor’s degree degree in thein University, the University, not disregarding not disregarding the exceptions the exceptions provided provided in itsin its Who We Are implementing implementing rules rules and regulations and regulations

(IRR),(IRR), are entitled are entitled to free totertiary free tertiary education education starting starting S.Y 2018-2019, S.Y 2018-2019, withtuition the tuition fee 13 andmiscellaneous 13 miscellaneous fees approved thesubsidized law subsidized byCommission the Commission with the fee and fees approved in theinlaw by the on on An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol Higher Education (CHED). Higher Education (CHED). University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by1354213faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. Students Students are entitled are entitled to thistobenefit this benefit provided provided they: they: Founded in 1969, it hasmeet risen to SUC Level IVadmission status, prestige itpolicies; has policies; enjoyed since 1998. It is home to ■ pass/ ■ pass/ meet the University’s the University’s admission anda

retention and retention ■ have ■ have no previous noofprevious undergraduate undergraduate degree; degree; and and Nursing, Social Work and Education. topnotchers in the fields Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, ■ are ■not areoverstaying not overstaying at theatcollege the college level.level As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: • Technology, Engineering, Architecture andtuition Sciences Students Students who are who not areeligible not eligible will be will charged be charged tuition and other and other school school fees at fees theatrate the of rate tuition of tuition 13 13 Arts school and Letters, Culture, Recreation and2017-2018. Sports and other school fees (TOSF) pegged in S.Y and•other fees (TOSF) pegged in 2017-2018. S.Y • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries R.A 10931 10931 provides provides a one-year a one-year gracegrace period period on top onoftop theofprescribed the prescribed number number of

years of years of theof the • R.A Business and Entrepreneurship course of the student. For example: course of• the student. For example: Health and Medicine • Social Sciences  • Education For  incoming For incoming first year first year students students during during S.Y 2018-2019: S.Y 2018-2019: students students in four-year in four-year courses courses can benefit foryears; five years; students in five-year courses can benefit six years. can benefit for five students in five-year courses can benefit for sixforyears.  OFcontinuing For continuing students during S.Y 2018-2019: students in four-year  For students during S.Y 2018-2019: fourthfourth year year students in four-year PROFILE EXCELLENCE courses can benefit for two years (i.e fourth their fourth yearthe andone-year the one-year period); can benefit for two years (i.e their year and gracegrace period); • Centercourses of Excellence in Teacher Education third year students in fiveyear courses can benefit

for four years (i.e their third to fifth third year students in fiveyear courses can benefit for four years (i.e their third to fifth • Center of Development in Nursing Education years and the one-year grace period). years and the one-year grace period). • Center of Development in Fisheries Education 13 13  any Forextension any extension beyond the above, the student pay forTOSF. the TOSF.  For beyond the above, the student shall shall pay for the • Center for Higher Education Research • One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines • SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation 13 13 Frequently Frequently Asked Asked Questions Questions on R.A 10931 R.A 10931 • 16th Biggest SUCs in on Enrolment 22 22 3 23 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studies classes (BUICCS) give way to the Bachelor Communication Starting AY 2018-2019, all summer thattoare part

of the curriculum willofbe covered by theArts and the hosting of the Teaching Center of the Department of Science Freecurriculum, Higher Education provisions of Regional the law. Science The institution shall decide whether they will provide and petitioned classes or not. However, if petitioned relevant In addition, the standard Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr. Patriaprograms. G. Lorenzo, the thirdonly president who isfees a multifor offering be covered by the law. Special arrangements wherein institutions awardedprograms educator shall and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, culturalcharge and value petitioning studentswas higher tuition of fees or ask petitioning students to cover the fees for an entire class, transformation rendered paramount importance. are not reimbursable to UniFAST. Other unique situations of students like shifting, transferring and returning students have specific guidelines and shall observe the same principle. The

increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed Actual fees to be charged to CHED on a semestral or yearly basis depending on their nature. “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU Tabaco of Campus. Schedule Fees The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted a. Fees to be Paid Upon Enrolment Brief Description Fees into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. of Also, in 1995, the Computer Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication Tuition Fee The basic fee computed on a per unit basis. and Information Technology. Matriculation Fee This is a registration fee for the student to be as aofbona fide

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andThe Technology programs werethe achieved, and the drawing of a Science Laboratory and cover for the depreciation cost ofEmiliano the equipment Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr. A. Aberin, the Computer Laboratory used to enable the University to continually provide Language University,Laboratory likewise, integrated the Schoolfor of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known newer laboratory facilities. Other Laboratory at present as the BU Polangui Campus. Medical – Dental Fee The fee entitles the student to free medical and dental services from BU clinics where he/she is Bicol University continued to forge officially viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and enrolled. the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the Athletic Fee The fee is used in the conduct of intramurals, and University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive (ComDev) finally took shape. It

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after Technical five years Panel of implementation of RA. No Medicine. A week a three-person team for of the CHED’s for Health Professional 10931. Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. NatureInof Payment of Fees (for Post-Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs) June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As The year University can accept of fees in cash, money orders, telegraphic transfers, of school 2018-2019, therepayment have been 320 only students frompostal first year to fifth year. cablegrams, certified cashiers or manager’s check. Personal checks are not acceptable In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President Refunds (For students who are not eligible the benefits bytransforming R.A 10931)BU as a of Bicol University. His development plans

were to geared towards stipulated his vision of Studentsuniversity. who have paid their matriculation, tuition for andhisother fee;term andaswho "world-class" In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed second SUCwithdraw Presidenttheir IV registration, or are granted honorable dismissal oy leave of absence shall be entitled to a refund of such of Bicol University. fees except, entrance and matriculation fees, in accordance with the following schedules: Who We Are An institution Leadership, Character, and Service - 80% as its core values, Bicol Within onepromoting (1) week Scholarship, from the opening of classes UniversityWithin remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of the second, third, and fourth weeks from - 50% 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. the opening of classes Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige- itNo hasrefund enjoyed since 1998.

It is home to and to pay After thefields fourthofweek topnotchers in the Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, the Nursing, Social Work full tuition fee and Education. As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences In case of students who register after the opening of classes and withdraw thereafter, the number • Arts Letters, Culture, Recreation Sports and the refund shall be in accordance with of days shall beand counted from the actual date ofand registration • Agriculture, Forestry In and Fisheries the aforementioned schedule. case of death of a student during the semester, tuition fees will be refunded.• Business and Entrepreneurship • Health and Medicine • Socialfees Sciences Laboratory will not be refunded after one (1) week from the opening of classes where voluntary Education change is• made from one course to another. Refund of tuition for a subject may be allowed

only in the case of forced dropping of the subject. PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education A studyofgrantee or scholar who has paid his tuition and other school fees may be entitled to a full • Center Development in Nursing Education refund only upon request. Request for refund must be addressed to the dean of the college where the • Center of Development in Fisheries Education grantee/scholars enrolled and must be filed not later than fourth week from the first day of classes. • Center for Higher Education Research • One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines • SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 26 3 27 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology Region V

(DOST). Owing to Dr.(OSAS) Patria G. third president who is multiThe Officein of Student Affairs and Services of Lorenzo, the Bicol the University is in charge of athe services and educator programsand thatleader, are concerned withdevelopment academic support experiences of students to and attain awarded infrastructure was carried out. However, cultural value holistic student development. transformation was rendered of paramount importance. Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) V. STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES The The student supportnumber servicesofare those that relate (1) student welfare, development, increasing enrollees and the to: changing demands of (2) thestudent times paved the way for and (3) institutional programs and services. the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU The OSAS works alongside the academic

colleges and units in the development of well balanced Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a and well-rounded students through the promotion of their general welfare. Its mission is to promote component unit of the achievement, University. Within a span ofand three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted student’s access, welfare, development postgraduate success. into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information Objectives of the OSAS: Technology. 1. Ensure the proper balance between the rights of the University as an institution and the hand in hand with the renaming of the School Arts and Trades as “College rightsIts offounding students went by promoting the well-being of the students throughofinformative activities ofdesigned IndustrialtoTechnology,” and the shaping of of Physical

Education, Sports and Recreation facilitate student adjustment to the life Institute in an academic setting. to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have 2. Improve ifthe Student Affairs and in the University providing materialized notquality for Dr. of Lylia Corporal Sena, theServices fourth University presidentby who took thatan bold step to environment which is generally of student’s welfare. expand BU’s academic, researchsupportive and extension endeavors. 3. Promote access to quality, relevant, efficient and effective student affairs and services was by fortified. From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University providing opportunities for students to learn skills needed for optimum learning in the Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a University and appreciative of the dynamics of humanity. Comprehensive Development Plan was

done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known 4. Support student development and welfare by helping them to utilize their potentials to the atfullest, present as theofBU Polangui Campus. pursuit further education, economic enterprise development, free expression of ones religious orientation, and activities that would cater and provide equal opportunities to Bicol University continued forge viable ways to be in solo the forefront service to the region and marginalized students, persons to with disabilities, indigenous parents, of etc. the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the 5. Ensurethe thatblueprint Bicol University provides holisticDevelopment approach for(ComDev) Student Affairs Services and It paved University, of the Comprehensive Planand finally took shape. comply withthe therestructuring minimum

requirements for SASacademic by establishing a more and the way for of the University’s courses that dynamic gave birth to personat least four new oriented the student welfare, and institutional student program colleges: College of Artsdevelopment and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS),services Collegethat of Business, respond toand student needs and concerns. Economics Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev Plan, which included of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative (as stipulated in CMO No.the 9, s.deployment 2013) and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. A. Student Welfare Services - are basic services and programs needed to ensure and promote the wellbeing of students These are basic services that are necessary to serve the wellbeing of students These The establishment of a medical

school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s include: Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Development Council in Orientation its 2009 and Services 2012 resolutions, some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 1. Information and – refer toand informative activities and materials designed to facilitate student adjustment to life in tertiary /higher education. Services under the OSAS: 27 28 2 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Counciland of Counseling BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an 2. Guidance Services Guidance Services – a set of services using an integrated approach to thedid benchad-hoc team (2.1) composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who development of well-functioning individuals primarily by helping them to utilize their marking of some medical schools in the country. potentials to the fullest. (2.2) Counseling Services

– individual and /or group intervention designed to On September 3, 2012, change the BU Board of Regents approved facilitate positive in student behavior, feelingsthe andproposal attitudes.to open the College of (2.3) Appraisal I Testing Services – gathering information through Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the CHED’s Technicalabout Panelstudents for Health Professional the use of psychological tests and non-psychometric devices. Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical (2.4) Follow-up - a systematic monitoring to determine the effectiveness of school heed the world-wide call for educationintoparticular. develop five-star physicians. guidance activities, in transformative general, and placement (2.5) Referral – refers to coordination with multi-disciplinary team of specialists to special needs of students are pioneer met. batch of the College of Medicine As In Juneensure 2014, that 62 students were admitted

to the of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. 3. Career and Placement Services – refer to the assistance provided for vocational and occupational fitness and employment. In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President of Bicol4.University development plans were– geared his vision transforming BU as a EconomicHis Enterprise Development refers totowards those services andofprograms that would cater to the otherIneconomic such as, limited to (1) "world-class" university. March 4,needs 2019, of hestudents was confirmed forbut hisnot second term as student SUC President IV of Bicol cooperation, University. (2) entrepreneurial, (3) income generating projects, and (4) savings 5. Multi-Faith Services – refer to the provision of an environment conducive to free expression Who We Arereligious orientation in accordance with institutional principles. of one’s An institution promoting

Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol 6. Services for Students with Special Needs and Persons with Disabilities – are programs University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of and activities designed to provide equal opportunities to persons with disabilities, indigenous 26,352 people, scholarssolo for parents, school year etc. 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to B. Student Development ServicesEngineering, refer to the Midwifery, services and programs the topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Nursing, Socialdesigned Work andfor Education. exploration, enhancement and development of the student’s full potential for personal As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: development, leadership, and social

responsibility through various institutional and /or • Technology, Engineering, Architecture andand Sciences student initiated activities. These are programs activities designed for the enhancement • Arts and Letters, Culture,skills Recreation and responsibility, Sports and deepening of leadership and social which include: • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Entrepreneurship 1.• Business Student Activities – supervision, recognition, and monitoring of student organizations • Health and Medicine and their activities such as leadership programs, student publication, student organizations, • Social Sciencessports development, volunteerism, peer helper program, etc. • Education 2. Student Organizations and Activities – refer to the recognition/ accreditation, PROFILEsupervision OF EXCELLENCE and monitoring of student groups including the evaluation of their • Centeractivities. of Excellence in Teacher Education • Center of Development in Nursing Education 3.

Leadership Training – are programs and opportunities to develop and enhance • Center of Development in Fisheries Education leadership effectiveness in the personal level and student organizations. • Center for Higher Education Research • One the 22 Council/Government Leading SUCs in the – Philippines 4. ofStudent refers to the student body duly organized and elected • SUC Level IV by by the the DBM Standards at large students themselves, with due recognition and authority from the HEI, • 6th in as General Budget Appropriation the students’ official representatives, with due recognition and authority from the HEI, asSUCs the students’ official representative in matters affecting them. • 16th Biggest in Enrolment 28 3 29 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of 5. Student and Discipline refers to the judicious of institutional and Communication Cultural– Studies (BUICCS) to giveimplementation way to the Bachelor

of Communication Arts regulations behavior and conduct. curriculum, and the governing hosting of student the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multi6 Student Publication/Yearbook – refers to the official publication/ awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value organ/journal/yearbook and such other student oriented print and non-print media of transformation was rendered of paramount importance. the university and/or college. increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for 7. The Student Handbook Development the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed 8. Social and Community Involvement Programs – Fisheries refer to was the restructured programs and “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College

of to be the BU develop awareness internalization and made a Tabaco opportunities Campus. Thedesigned followingtoyear, the social Science Teaching personal Center hosted by BU was meaningful contributions to nation building. component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer C. Institutional Student Programs and Services refers to the services and programs designed Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information to pro-actively respond to the basic health, food, shelter, and safety concerns of students Technology. including students with special need and disabilities and the school. These are programs and activities offered by the HEIs to facilitate the delivery of essential services to the students that include: Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and

Trades as “College of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation 1. Scholarship and Financial Assistance – refers to the management, generation and/or to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have allocation of funds for scholarship and financial aid to deserving students. materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to expand BU’sServices academic, andmonitoring extension endeavors. 2. Food - research refer to the of the availability of adequate, safe and healthful food within the campus and immediate vicinity in accordance with the food, safety and sanitationthe guidelines of the administrative Department ofand Health assystem well asinthe From 1999-2003, decentralized fiscal thecoordination University was fortified. with the University Business Affairs Office. Remarkable leaps in the information and

Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the 3. Student Housing and Residential Services – refer to the assistance provided to University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known ensure access to accommodation that is safe and conducive to learning. at present as the BU Polangui Campus. 4. Foreign/International Student Services – refer to the monitoring of the provision of Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and assistance to address the needs of foreign students and the coordination with the the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the University International Relations Office which is the office in-charge of these services. University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took

shape. It paved the 5. way for theand restructuring of the University’s that birth to at least four new Cultural Arts Program – refer to the setacademic of activitiescourses designed togave provide opportunities colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, to develop and enhance talents, abilities and values for appreciation, promotion and Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr conservation of national culture and multicultural heritage. The Culture and the Arts Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the Program offer the following programs and services in campus, to students, teaching and ComDev Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative non-teaching personnel, and to other stakeholders: and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts.  Artistic Talent

Enhancement Program  Artistic Development Program The establishment of Talent a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s  Supplemental Cultural Education Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support forProgram this undertaking was made thru the Regional  Cultural Awareness Development Council in its 2009 and 2012Program resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 16 Secretarys Certification No. 47, Series of 2018 29 30 2 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an Sports Development – offer the following are programs designed physical fitness ad-hoc 6. team composed of thePrograms Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty for who did benchwellness of schools students. marking ofand some medical in the country. University Cultural Groups On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal

to open the College of Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional The following are the groups which are open for membership: Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical 1. BU Magayon DANCE TROUPE school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. 2. TEATRO BUeño 3. BUNGCUL Singers were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As In June 2014, 62 students 4. BU KUERDAS (Rondalla) of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. 5. BUGKOS Ginikanan - indigenous music ensemble, gamelan 6. UNIVERSITY MARCHING In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M MascariñasBAND succeeded Dr. Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a Scholarships and Financial Assistance "world-class" university. In March 4,

2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV of Bicol University. General Policies Who We Are The following general policies apply to any of the categories of the scholarships and An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol financial assistances.17 University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. 1. Scholarship applicants must submit a duly accomplished application for scholarship with Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to the BU Office of Student Affairs and Services and Services (BU-OSAS). This also applies to topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. those with enrollment privilege or educational financial assistance benefits. As a

comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: Only applications for scholarship or enrollment with privilege with complete requirements •2.Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences acted uponCulture, by the BU OSAS. and Sports •shall Artsbe and Letters, Recreation • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries A scholarand may apply for other scholarships with better benefits and if awarded, shall •3. Business Entrepreneurship theMedicine tuition fee discount granted. S/he may also apply for other scholarship provided •reimburse Health and benefits shall only complement their current scholarship grant. •the Social Sciences • Education 4. BU Scholarship shall be renewed every semester after meeting the criteria prescribed such as but not limited to: (1) must not obtain a FAILING or INCOMPLETE MARK, (2) must have Center of Excellence in Teacher Education carried the regular load, and (3) all other requirements specific of the

scholarship. Center of Development in Nursing Education Center of Development in Fisheries Education Center for Higher Education Research One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • • • • • • 17 • 6th in General Budget Appropriation BOR Resolution No. 40, s 2000 • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 30 3 31 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts Scholarship Categories curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiAcademic Recognition Students who obtained a high average rating during two awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value consecutive preceding terms

in the University are awarded with a medal and a Certificate of transformation was rendered of paramount importance. Recognition while those who obtained a high average rating for a preceding semester are awarded a Certificate of Recognition. The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for the establishment of the BSThe Forestry Program in 1993; hence theare College was renamed Academic Distinctions. following academic distinctions given of toAgriculture non-graduating “College Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the with College of Fisheries was restructured studentsofwho do not have a grade lower than 2.4 the corresponding general ratings:to be the BU Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a component unit of the University. Within a spanGrade of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted Distinction into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that≤of1.45 Camp Crame. Also, in

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expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. Members of the University Band19. Students who have been enrolled in BU for at least one Fromand 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative fiscal in the was fortified. semester are members of the University or Collegeand Band forsystem one year areUniversity granted 75% Remarkable in thebe information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a free tuition. leaps They must recommended by the In-charge, BU Band. Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the 20 University, School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit Memberslikewise, of the integrated Universitythe Cultural Groups . Students who are active officers and is known atmembers present as the BU Polangui Campus. of any of the University Cultural Groups discussed under the Culture and Arts Program of OSAS who have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least a passing grade Bicol continued to

forge viable Php ways15, to be in theare forefront of service to the region and and do notUniversity have annual benefits exceeding 000.00 entitled to the following the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the incentives: University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new Classification Incentive colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, Trainee/ Novice Php 1,500.00 per semester or Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr Performer Php 500.00 per month* Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev Php 3,000.00 per semester or Resident Plan, which included thePerformer deployment of personnel and faculty members,

clustering of administrative Php 1,000.00 per month* and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. Subject to the evaluation of the adviser/director in terms of the attendance and participation to trainings, rehearsals and performances. The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional 18 Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, BOR Resolution no. 14 s. 2012 19 20 BOR Resolution No. 94 s 2006 Secretarys Certification No. 47, Series of 2018 31 32 2 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) – as part of the provisions of RA 10931, this subsidy is made ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing

faculty who did benchavailable to students of Bicol University who are part of the DSWD Listahanan 2.0 marking of some medical schools in the country. Every qualified grantee is provided allowance for books, supplies, transportation, and On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of miscellaneous personal expenses, including a reasonable allowance for the documented rental or Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of other the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional purchase of personal computer or laptop, and education-related expenses and allowance for Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical room and board costs incurred by the student.33 school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. Scholarship Privileges to the Students Graduate School and College of Medicine – a special In June 2014, 62 studentstowere admitted to the

batch of the College scholarship privilege extended students in the postpioneer graduate program/ CollegeofofMedicine. MedicineAs who of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. demonstrate exceptional academic performance and excellence in their fields of undertaking with the following discounts: In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President Cum His Laude fee discount of BicolSumma University. development plans were geared towards his 100% vision tuition of transforming BU as a "world-class" In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as President IV Magna university. Cum Laude 50% tuition feeSUC discount of BicolOver-all University. Topnotch Student-Applicant/ 1st place in the 75% tuition fee discount National Board Examination of PRC/ Supreme Court/ other Who recognized We Are national examination boards An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and

Service as its core values, Bicol University thefor premier state university theBUCM Bicol Region. It boastsit of a population of The remains privilege to is be given one (1) semester only.inFor student-scholar, can be continued 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching in the succeeding semesters upon meeting the qualifying general weighted average of 1.00personnel - 1.5 and Founded in the 1969, it has risen SUCfor Level status, asemester. prestige it has 1998. It is home to must carry regular load/ to units the IV preceding The enjoyed student since who will qualify for this topnotchers the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. provision willinenjoy the 75% free tuition discount. As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: Externally-Funded Scholarships are those by private individuals or organizations • Technology, Engineering, Architecture

andfunded Sciences awarded •toArts students in accordance with the Memorandum of and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports Agreement or the rules and regulations governing• them. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries • Business and Entrepreneurship Bicol University has a number of scholarships/grants facilitated by the Office of Student Affairs • Health and Medicine and Services. Scholarships • Social Sciences or grants from private individuals or organizations and other forms and financial aids to students are generally awarded in accordance with the rules and regulations governing • Education them. (See appendix C for the list of scholarships) PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education • Center of Development in Nursing Education • Center of Development in Fisheries Education Student Assistantship – provide the students with an experience where they could earn while • Center for Higher Education Research studying. • One of the 22

Leading SUCs in the Philippines • SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards General Qualification Requirements Financial Aid • 6th in General Budget Appropriation Students who wish to apply as student assistant must: • 16th SUCs in Enrolment 1. Biggest be officially enrolled; 32 3 33 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts 2. not be a dependent of BU personnel; curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and 3.be of good moral character; Technology in Region V a(DOST). to Dr. Patria mark G. Lorenzo, the third president who is a multi4. not have obtained FAILINGOwing or an INCOMPLETE in any subject during the previous awarded educator leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value semester priorand to the application for student assistantship;

transformation was rendered of paramount importance. 5. if undertaking thesis, special problem or practicum, the Adviser must attest to the fact that the applicant is not in the conduct phase of the course; and 6.The if a recipient of anumber scholarship or grant, and the value of financial benefit oroftuition fee discount increasing of enrollees the changing demands the times paved the way for granted does not exceed Php 10,000.00 per semester. the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU 21 Work Hours Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted A astudent assistantExtension may render up to a maximum of 100 hours Crame. per month butinnot to exceed into Bicol University Program,

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(SLP-COE). Students who are enrolled courses of BU-accredited may avail a P6,000 loan pereducation school year to coverfive-star tuition and other school fees, school heed theCOE world-wide calloffor transformative to develop physicians. subject to the conditions of the SLP grant. In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As Student Loanthere Assistance Fund The BU-OSAS of schoolEmergency year 2018-2019, have been 320(SELAF) studentsProgram. from first year to fifth year.Student Emergency Loan Assistance Fund which provides immediate or emergency financial needs to cover assistance to educational tours/trips, stipend support, school projects thatM. require fees made available In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas succeeded Dr. and Fay exams Lea Patria Lauraya asisthe 8th President to students in the University. The student is were granted a maximum P1,000.00 on a shortBU term of Bicol University. His development plans geared towardsloan his

of vision of transforming as or a period withoutuniversity. security orInguarantor simple of 1% persecond month, term computed and applied as "world-class" March 4, with 2019,a he was interest confirmed for his as SUC President IV add-on to the principal loan. of Bicol University. Enriched Life through Educational Loan Assistance Program (ELELAP). The ELELAP provides Who We Are loan assistance of PhP5,000 to a maximum of PhP8,000 per semester or PhP16,000 for one school An institution promoting Scholarship, as its core values, Bicol year, payable after graduation or as agreedLeadership, upon by theCharacter, recipients and and Service the University University. remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region It boasts of a population of 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. Student Assistance Program to the financially 3rd, Founded Financial in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level(STUFAP). IV status, a

Provide prestige assistance it has enjoyed since 1998. Itneedy is home to 4th year and graduating college students in all higher education institutions nationwide through the topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. easy, accessible, and interest-free student loan program. As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: Technology,Fund Engineering, Architecture and Sciences Student •Assistance for Education for Loan (SAFE). Provide assistance to the financially • Arts Culture, Recreation and Sports needy 3rd, 4th and yearLetters, and graduating college students in all higher education institutions nationwide • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries student loan program. through the easy, accessible, and interest-free • Business and Entrepreneurship • Health and Medicine Enlistment to NSTP • Social Sciences The NSTP was implemented in School-Year 2002 upon the approval of

Republic Act 9163, • Education otherwise known as the NSTP Law of 2001. As such, all incoming first year are required to take up PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE NSTP as a requirement for graduation in the course that they have enrolled in. They are given the • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education option to select one from among the three NSTP components that they feel would help them build their • Centerand of Development Nursing Educationas required in the NSTP course. personality enhance theirinsense of patriotism • Center of Development in Fisheries Education • Center for Higher Education Research The three components are: a. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) which refers to the program • One oforthe 22 Leading SUCs intothe component activities contributory thePhilippines general welfare and the betterment of life for the members • SUC Level IVorbythe theenrichment DBM Standards of the community of the facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, • 6th in

environment, General Budget Appropriation safety, recreation and morale of the citizenry and other education, entrepreneurship, • 16th Biggest SUCsb.inLiteracy Enrolment social welfare services; Training Service (LTS) refers to the program component designed to train the students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school youths and 34 3 35 Five of years later, two more achievements put onOfficers line; the rise ofCorps the BU Institute of other segments society in need of their services; andwere c) Reserve Training (ROTC) Communication andcomponent Cultural Studies (BUICCS)under to give way to of Communication which is to the program institutionalized Section 38the andBachelor 39 of Republic Act No. 7077,Arts curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and designed to provide military training to tertiary level students in order to motivate, train, organize and Technology in Region V (DOST).

Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multimobilize them for national defense preparedness awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value transformation was rendered of paramount importance. Procedure of Enlistment increasing number enrollees and the the schedule changing of demands of the timesofpaved the way for The The University NSTP Officeof shall forward NSTP orientation the different the establishment of the BStoForestry Program 1993; hence the College of Agriculture wasby renamed units/colleges of the University all incoming first in year, enclosed at the BUCET results mailed the “CollegeOffice. of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, theare College of Fisheries to beforthe Admissions The incoming first year students required to attendwas the restructured said orientation it BU Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made includes enlistment to the different

components of their choice. The enlistment shall be on a first come, a the University. a span of three for years, the during BU Gubat Campus was Board converted first component serve basis.unit (Asofapproved in theWithin Manual of Operation NSTP its 72nd Regular into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer Resolution No. 72) Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information Technology. Libraries Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College It is important that a library takes into account not only the books on its shelves but also the of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation people it serves. This point of view is central in the philosophy of Bicol University The University to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not

have expects students to become familiar with the book collections housed both in University Library and in materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to the respective unit/college libraries to master the techniques of using them, and to achieve a familiarity expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. with the books which they will carry over into life. 1999-2003, decentralized administrative and fiscalLibrary systemand in the was fortified. The From University Librarythe System is composed of the University tenUniversity (10) Unit/College Remarkable in theofinformation Technology programs wereLibrary, achieved, the drawing of a libraries, namely:leaps College Educationand Library, College of Nursing theand ILS-Elementary Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under which the presidency A. Aberin, Department Library and the ILS-High School Department are locatedofinDr. theEmiliano Main Campus; the the

University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known East Campus Library (CEng & CIT), Daraga Campus Library (CSSP & CBEM), College of Agriculture at present as the BU Polangui Campus. and Forestry Library, Polangui Campus Library, Tabaco Campus Library and the Gubat Campus Library. Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and Library Privileges the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr. Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved All bona fide students of Bicol University (Graduate, Medicine, Undergraduate, Secondary and the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new Elementary) are entitled to use the facilities of the libraries in all units/colleges provided that they colleges: the College of Arts

and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, present the library card duly countersigned by the Librarian-in-charge and validated for the current Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr semester/summer of the present school year. Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative and academic workforce, Application for Library Cardand designating of officials to new posts. 1. Students shall secure an application from the unit/college librarian concerned by presenting The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s the Certificate of Registration (COR), likewise high school and elementary pupils will be given Comprehensive 2004-13. for thisthe undertaking was madethe thruofficial the Regional applicationDevelopment form as

soon Plan as the PrincipalSupport has provided Librarian-in-charge list of enrollees for the current year. Development Council in its 2009 school and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 35 2 36 STUDENT HANDBOOK HANDBOOK REVISED REVISED 2019 2019 STUDENT the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an 2. The library cards will be issued in due time after the students have submitted the duly ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchaccomplished form together with two copies of recent 1x1 ID photos. marking of some medical schools in the country. Use of Library Card On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Medicine. A week three-person team ofwill thebe CHED’s Technical his/her Panel for Health 1. The librarylater, card aissued to the applicant used throughout stay in theProfessional University. Education,

Professional Regulation Commission visitedpurposes, BU and recommended thatwill the It isand non-transferrable. For validation and clearance the requirements bemedical posted by the unit/college librarian. school heed therespective world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. June 2014, 62 shall students wereas admitted to the pioneer batch of when the College of the Medicine. As 2. InThe library card be used an identification and passport entering unit/college and in borrowing book/s for320 overnight or over-weekend use. of schoollibraries year 2018-2019, there have been students from first year to fifth year. 3. Any student who wishes to seek a University Clearance and Honorable Dismissal shall submit/ In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President surrender the Library card to their respective Librarians. of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a

"world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV Borrowing Procedure of Bicol University. 1. Any student who wishes to borrow a book/s may present to the Librarian-in-charge the book/s Who We Are with the signed book card/s together with the currently validated library card. An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol 2. Noremains student may and/orstate sign university for book/s in and other library materials on behalf of someone University to beborrow the premier the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of else. 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. Availment of Library Facilities As a comprehensive

university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: • Technology, Engineering, Architecturedictionaries, and Sciences 1. General references like encyclopedias, indexes, yearbooks, handbooks, atlases, newspapers, and journals are FOR • Arts andmagazines Letters, Culture, Recreation and ROOM Sports USE ONLY. • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 2. • Special collections like dissertations, theses, project feasibility studies and other rare book Business and Entrepreneurship collections and manuscripts are FOR ROOM USE ONLY AND NOT ALLOWED TO BE • Health and Medicine PHOTOCOPIED; Users are required to comply with the copyright law. • Social Sciences • Education 3. A Reserved book may be borrowed for overnight or week-end use at the last hour before closing time be returned on or before 9:00 A.M the following school day PROFILE OF to EXCELLENCE • • • • • • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education 4. A maximum of two (2) Non-reserved

Circulation books may be borrowed for overnight or Center of Development in Nursing Education weekend use to be returned on or before 9:00 A.M the following school day Center of Development in Fisheries Education for Higher Education Research 5.Center A Fiction book may be borrowed for a week and may be renewed for another week, unless a One of the 22 Leading SUCsthe in same. the Philippines borrower signifies to borrow SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6.6th Since in General Budget books and Appropriation other library materials are limited, faculty members may request and book/s for reservation for a certain period only. • recommend 16th Biggestreference SUCs in Enrolment 36 3 37 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of 7. No book or any library materials may be brought out from the library without the Librarians Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts permission.

curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multi8 No catalog card/s may be withdrawn or pulled-out from the card catalog cabinet awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value transformation was rendered of paramount importance. 9. Use of multimedia room should be reserved three days before the use The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed Library Hours “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a UNIT/CAMPUS MONDAY-FRIDAY SATURDAY component unit of the University. Within a span of three years,

the BU Gubat Campus was converted LIBRARY into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar toPM that(no of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, 8:00 AM – 7:00 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM the Computer University Library NOON BREAK) Science Institute was born in responseNOON to theBREAK) extreme mobility of(no Communication and Information Technology. 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (no 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tabaco Campus NOON BREAK) (no NOON BREAK) Its founding went hand in hand with the of the School of Arts and Trades as “College 8:00 AM – renaming 6:00 PM (no East Campus NOON of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of theBREAK) Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation 8:00 AM – 5:00programs PM (no of the University. All these would not have Nursing NOONthe BREAK) materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, fourth University president who took that bold step to 7:40 AM – 5:00 PM (no expand BU’s academic, research and extension

endeavors. ILS-Children’s Library NOON BREAK) 8:00administrative AM–12:00 NNand fiscal system in the University was fortified. From 1999-2003, the decentralized 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ILS – High School Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a (no NOON BREAK) Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the 8:00 AM – 6:00 PMCraftsmen (no 8:00 AM –Albay. 5:00 PM University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine in Polangui, The unit is known Education NOON BREAK) (no NOON BREAK) at present as the BU Polangui Campus. 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (no NOON BREAK) (no NOON BREAK) Daraga Campus Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the College of 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM University,Agriculture the

blueprint & of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved (no NOON BREAK) (no NOON BREAK) Forestry the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College 8:00 AM-12:00 NN of Business, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (no NOON BREAK) (CSSP). Dr Polangui Campus Economics and Management (CBEM),(no and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy NOON BREAK) PM-4:00 PM of the ComDev Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving 1:00 the very essence 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMfaculty members, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and clustering of administrative Gubat Campus (no NOON BREAK) and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. (Including SUNDAY) The establishment Responsibilities of the User of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s

Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional 1. Maintain Silence and Courtesy inside the library and strictly observe the “First Come, First Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, Served” policy. 37 38 2 STUDENT HANDBOOK HANDBOOK REVISED REVISED 2019 2019 STUDENT the Academic Council of BU approved curriculum of the library Doctorisofstrictly Medicine Program crafted by an 2. Eating, smoking, drinking andthe loitering around prohibited. Cell composed phones must on silent mode.and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchad-hoc3 team of be theset Vice Presidents 4. Books, bags, folders and other baggage should be deposited at the designated place in the marking of some medical schools in the country. library. All valuables are the responsibility of the user Library staff shall not be held responsible. 5.OnAll library users are required secure a clearance and

should presenttothe Library Card/ of September 3, 2012, the BU to Board of Regents approved the proposal open the College Certificate of Registration (COR). Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional 6. Inspection is an SOP at entrance and exit Education, and Professional Commission BU and the medical 7. Users shall abide byRegulation the rules and regulationsvisited approved and recommended published in thethat Library Handbook. school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As Other Researchers (External Researchers)22 of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. Researchers who are not bona fide students of the University may be allowed to use the library information resources/facilities of the different unit/college libraries payment of a8thlibrary

fee; In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr. Fay Lea Patriaupon M. Lauraya as the President wherein the amountHis to be paid depends onwere the classification of the or external user and of Bicol University. development plans geared towards hisresearcher vision of transforming BU as a presentation of the following requirements to the Librarian-in-Charge at the Circulation: "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV of Bicol University. • Validated School/Office ID, Referral letter issued by the librarian or administrator of the school/institution/office, and; Who We Are • Any Valid ID (Voters, Postal, Drivers License) for Walk-in/Non-Academe-based Researchers An Out-of-School institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol and Youths. University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of Medical and Dental

Services 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. TheinBU Medical Dental Services Clinic) is located in the BUCEsince Campus. six subFounded 1969, it has&risen to SUC Level(Main IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed 1998.It has It is home to clinics situated in the different campuses ready to serve the university populace namely: BUPCtopnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. Polangui, BUCAF-Guinobatan, BUCBEM & BUCSSP - Daraga, BUGC-Gubat, BUCIT-BUCEng-Albay, As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: BUTC-Tabaco City. • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences Arts and&Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports The• Medical Dental Clinic provides the basic health services to the students and personnel namely: • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries • Business and Entrepreneurship Medical: •

Health and Medicine 1. Conduct of Physical Health Examination; • Social Sciences 2. Giving attention to daily consultations and treatments; • Education 3. Issuance of medical certificates; 4. OF Giving attention to emergency cases/during athletics; PROFILE EXCELLENCE 5. Making referrals of special cases to proper authorities; • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education 6. Conduct of lectures/counseling on management of illness; and • Center of Development in Nursing Education 7. Establishment of linkages among other health agencies • Center of Development in Fisheries Education • Center for Higher Education Research Dental: • One 1. of theConduct 22 Leading SUCsDental in the Philippines of Annual Examination for Elementary, High School & Senior High • SUC Level IV by Students; the DBM Standards School • 6th in2.General Budget Appropriation Giving attention to dental consultations and treatments; • 16th 3. Biggest SUCs inofEnrolment Performance oral prophylaxis;

22 BOR Resolution No. 018, s 2008 3 38 39 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of 4. Performance of dental extraction; Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts 5. Making referrals of special cases to proper authorities; 6 Conduct of chair side curriculum, and the hosting of the instruction/ lectures; andRegional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr. Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multi6 Issuance of dental certificates awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value transformation wasdental rendered of paramount The medical and clinics are staffedimportance. by physician/s, dentist/s and nurses who are available for diagnosis, treatment and referrals for illnesses and injuries. The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the

times paved the way for Students are required to present their university ID to avail of these free health services from the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed Monday to Friday (8:00-12:00 AM, 1:00-8:00 PM) and Saturday (8:00-12:00 AM). “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU Tabaco Campus.also Theconforms followingtoyear, the Science Teaching Center BU(R.A was 9165) made a The University the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugshosted Act of by 2002 unit the of the University. Within therein. a span of three years, the BUIII,Gubat Campus was converted andcomponent will abide with provisions stipulated Particularly in article Section 36, Paragraph C. intostates a Bicol University Extension Program, that of Camp Crame. Also, in related 1995, the Computer which that “Students of Secondary and similar TertiarytoSchools shall, pursuant to the rules and Science as

Institute was inborn response to the extremeand mobility of Communication and Information regulations contained the in school’s student handbook with notice to the parents, undergo a Technology. random drug testing. Provided, that all drug testing expenses whether in public or private schools under this section will be borne by the government. Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation Other Facilities to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to Sports and Recreational Facilities expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. To offer students the opportunity to enhance their physical well-being as well as their social lives, sports and recreational

facilities as basketball courts, oval for track and field, volleyball court, soccer From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. field, swimming pool are available. All these can be availed of by students and personnel alike The Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a students’ ID cards issued by Bicol University entitle them to use these facilities. Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known Amphitheater and Audio-Visual Center and Language Laboratory at present as the BU Polangui The amphitheater, locatedCampus. in the Multi-Purpose building serves as a center for cultural presentations, convocations, meetings, debates and other similar activities. Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of

service to the region and The University, under the College of Arts and Letters, operates and maintains a state-of-the-art the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the Audio- Visual and Language laboratory. The AVC is equipped with television broadcasting, recording University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved and editing capability and manned by competent broadcast technicians. Likewise, the Language the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new Laboratory provides expert instruction and training in the languages to the University students and colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, personnel. Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the

very essence of the ComDev Stores and Canteens Plan, which included deployment personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative The University has the private canteensof serving both meals and snacks in colleges and units. Stores and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. are also available in some colleges which sell supplies and other miscellaneous items like groceries. Cooperatives owned by BU personnel, like the BU Multi-Purpose Cooperative situated near the College ofThe Science, also run canteen and offerschool other services granting loans its members. It also establishment of a medical in Bicollike University, was topart of the University’s admits students to be its associatePlan members and Support let them for enjoy benefits and of a regular Comprehensive Development 2004-13. thisthe undertaking wasprivileges made thru the Regional member. Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010,

39 40 2 STUDENT HANDBOOK HANDBOOK REVISED REVISED 2019 2019 STUDENT the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an Reprographic Facilities ad-hocDocument team composed of the Vice Presidents and ofBU-College Nursing faculty who didcolleges benchduplication services can be availed at the mainofcampus and at respective marking of campuses some medical the country. and other at a schools minimal in cost. Campus Safety and Security On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional The Civil Security Unit provides safety and security service to the BU community to assure a safe Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical and comfortable environment. Assisted by security officers contracted with a private security agency, school heedoperates the

world-wide call for developsafety, five-star physicians. this Office year round, 24transformative hours a day toeducation assist in to personal crime prevention, escort services and to provide general University information. In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. I. RULES AND REGULATIONS ON STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas succeeded Fay Lea Patria Lauraya as the 8th President Bicol University, a premier university in Bicol, Dr. is committed to theM.fullest development of students along Leadership, Character, Service. of Bicol University.Scholarship, His development plans&were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV The rules and regulations set forth in this handbook are guides to ensure the

good order of Bicol University. necessary in the attainment of these values, therefore every student is expected to abide by the rules & regulations of the university, the existing laws of the land and the standards of good society. Who We Are institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol MinorAn Offenses University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 26,352Violation scholarsoffor yearrules 2015-2016, served shall by 542 and as 329minor nonteaching personnel. theschool following and regulations be faculty considered offense and shall Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to have the corresponding penalties: topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. First Offense - Reprimand As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the

following fields: Second Offense - Written Warning • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences Third Offense - Community Service • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation- Suspension and Sports for 7 to 14 days Fourth Offense • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries • Business and strictly Entrepreneurship 1. Bicol University observes a smoke-free environment. Smoking at any time within the university is prohibited. • Health premises and Medicine • Social Sciences 2. Students are required to attend university academic activities conducted within the university • Education and even those activities conducted by the university outside its premises. PROFILE OF ofEXCELLENCE 3. Students the university are free to participate in co-curricular activities subject to the following • • • • • • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education conditions: Center of Development in Nursing Education a. Their participation shall excuse them only for the time missed in class

Center of Development in Fisheries Education and shall not excuse them from fulfilling other requirements by the Center for Higher Education Research university, and One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines b. Their participation shall be their own personal responsibility SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation 4. All posters or written announcement, or other similar materials emanating from accredited student organizations shall bear the stamp of approval of the College Dean or College Student • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 40 3 41 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studies to give way to the and Bachelor of Communication Arts Affairs Coordinator (CSAC), and/or(BUICCS) Office of the VP for Planning Development. curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and 5. No student may participate in an outside

(contest, play, band, orchestra, choirwho conference, Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to activity Dr. Patria G. Lorenzo, the third president is a multicongress) nor may join any association, club and similar groups as a representative of the Bicol awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value University without being so authorized in writing by the Dean of the College/Unit. Participation of transformation was rendered of paramount importance. students in such activities in their personal capacities is not contemplated in this reservation, therefore shall not hold the university liable for any consequence arising therefrom. The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for 6. Students are required to wear the prescribed uniform while inside the premises of the university, the except establishment of the BS Forestry 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed during “non-uniform

days”,Program subject tointhe following: “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU Students not allowed to Science wear inappropriate attire hosted during by non-uniform days. a Tabacoa.Campus Theare following year, the Teaching Center BU was made “Inappropriate attire” are those that are contrary to the culturally acceptable attire which component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted includes but not limited to the following: blouse with bare back, bare midriffs, low or into a Bicol University Extensionspaghetti Program,straps, similar haltered, to that of hanging Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer plunging neckline, blouse, see-through garments, sleeveless shirt in (forresponse men), very short skits/dresses, low-rise jeans, and shorts, beach Science Institute was born to the extreme mobilityvery of Communication Information and Japanese sandals and

slippers. Technology. b. The PE uniform is to be worn only during PE classes or games on the campus, not during went academic Its founding handclasses. in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation 7. Validated ID cards must be worn at all times within the school premises Lost ID card must be to manage classes and and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have reportedPE immediately toSports the concerned authorities. materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to 8. Student helpresearch keep theand building and campus clean at all times. Trash cans and similar expand BU’sshould academic, extension endeavors. receptacles should be used. Littering and writing on the walls, doors, chairs or any property of the University are prohibited. From 1999-2003, the decentralized

administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a Major Offenses Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the Comprehensive University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known The following prohibited acts within the university which are considered as major offenses. at present as theare BUthe Polangui Campus. Corresponding sanction shall be imposed to any student who is found guilty of committing any of the following major offenses: Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the 1. the BULLYING University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved This handbook adopts the definition of

"bullying" under Republic Act No. 10627 which shall refer the severe way fororthe restructuring theorUniversity’s academic courses thator gave birth toexpression, at least fourornew to any repeated use byofone more students of a written, verbal electronic colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College Business, a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another student that has theof effect of actually causingand or placing the latter in reasonable of physical orSciences emotionaland harm or damage to his Dr. Economics Management (CBEM), and the fear College of Social Philosophy (CSSP). property; creating a hostile environment at school for the other student; infringing on the rights of the Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev other student at school; or materially and substantially disrupting the education process or the orderly Plan, which included

theas, deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative operation of a school; such but not limited to, the following: and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. a. Any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim like punching, pushing, shoving, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks, inflicting school pranks, teasing, fighting and The establishment a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s the use of availableof objects as weapons; Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional b. Any actCouncil that causes damage a victim’s psycheand and/or emotional well-being; Development in its 2009 andto2012 resolutions, some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 41 2 42 STUDENT STUDENT HANDBOOK HANDBOOK REVISED REVISED 2019 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved Doctor of Medicine Program crafted byand an c. Any slanderous statementtheorcurriculum

profanity ofatthe the target, name-calling, tormenting commenting onPresidents victim’s looks, and body; and; faculty who did benchad-hoc team composed negatively of the Vice andclothes BU-College of Nursing marking of some medical schools in the country. d. Cyber-bullying or any bullying done through the use of technology or any electronic means On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of 2. CARRYING FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS Medicine. A weekOF later, a three-person team ofDANGEROUS the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical The university aims towards a safe and secured school environment. Along with this objective, school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. bringing dangerous weapons in the university premises or in other facilities being used exclusively for school activities is

strictly prohibited. Dangerous weapons include but are not limited to firearms (even In June 2014,blade 62 students admitted to the pioneer of the to College of Medicine. As if licensed), spring knives, were knives, guns. Students may batch be allowed bring sharp instruments only if such are designed and to be used in students a school-related suchyear. as dissection or other of school year 2018-2019, thereare have been 320 from firstactivities year to fifth laboratory works. In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President 3. CREATING DISORDER OR DISTURBANCE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY of Bicol University. His development plans were geared his vision of transforming BU as a Any act designed to any serious disturbance withintowards the University premises, office, classroom, "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term asmeetings SUC President IV hall or shall interrupt or disturb performances,

functions or gatherings, or peaceful within the University premises. of Bicol University. 4. DESTRUCTION OF ANY PROPERTY OF THE UNIVERSITY, ITS GUESTS, EMPLOYEES OR Who We Are STUDENTS An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol Any willful behavior aimed at destroying, altering, or defacing property of Bicol University or of its University remains or to be the premier state or university the Bicol Region. It boastsofofthe a Institute population of guests, employees students. The willful negligentindestruction of any property shall include scholars but not limited to such as vandalism, any library book, journal or personnel. periodical; 26,352 for school year acts 2015-2016, served defacing by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching posting unauthorized notices onSUC wallsLevel or pieces of furniture; andit other similar since acts. 1998 It is home to Founded in 1969, it has risen to IV status, a prestige has enjoyed Possession of the

means to commit vandalism, including possession of a drill bit, glass cutter, or topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Workfrom and Education. other substance (like spray paint) within university premises without properSocial clearance the College Dean/Director shall be prima facie evidence of such offense. As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences 5. DISCOURTESY TO SUPERIOR Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation Sports Any form• of discourtesy, such as those done byand words or by deeds towards a student-leader, a Bicol University official or personnel and nonteaching) shall be sanctioned under this paragraph. • Agriculture, Forestry (teaching and Fisheries • Business and Entrepreneurship 6. DISOBEDIENCE LAWFUL ORDERS OF UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS • Health and TO Medicine This is characterized by any willful failure to comply with any lawful

order or instruction given by • Social Sciencessuch as but not limited to: official of the university, faculty member, and the university authorities Education security •personnel who are acting in the regular performance of their official duty. 7. DISHONESTY PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE The act of concealing or distorting truth, showing a lack of integrity or a character to defraud, • Center of Excellence in Teacher cheat, deceive or betray and an intentEducation to violate the truth. • Center of Development in Nursing Education SERIOUS Involves theEducation presence of any one of the following attendant circumstances: • Center ofDISHONESTY. Development in Fisheries a. The dishonest act caused serious damage and grave prejudice to Bicol University; • Center for Higher Education Research b. In order to commit the dishonest act, the respondent gravely abused his authority; • One the 22 the Leading SUCs in the Philippines c. ofWhere respondent is an accountable officer in any

University/ College Based Organization, dishonest act directly involves property, accountable forms or money for • SUC Level IV by thethe DBM Standards s/he directly accountable and the respondent shows an intent to commit material gain, • 6th in which General Budget Appropriation graft and corruption. • 16th SUCs inact Enrolment d. Biggest The dishonest of the respondent exhibits moral depravity; e. In the commission of the dishonest act, fraud or falsification of official documents was employed; 42 3 43 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural (BUICCS) giveorway to the Bachelor f. The dishonest act wasStudies committed several to times in various occasion; of or Communication Arts g. The and dishonest act involves a Bicol University examination irregularity or fake Bicol University curriculum, the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and admission

eligibility such as impersonation, and cheating. Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiawarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out However, cultural and value LESS SERIOUS DISHONESTY. The dishonest act caused damage and prejudice to the Bicol transformation was rendered of paramount importance. University that is not so serious as to qualify under Serious Dishonesty, or where the respondent is a student leader who did not take advantage of his/her position in any University/College Based Organization in committing theofdishonest The increasing number enrolleesact. and the changing demands of the times paved the way for the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed SIMPLE Dishonest actsLikewise, that did the not College cause damage or prejudice to Bicol University “CollegeDISHONESTY. of Agriculture and Forestry.” of Fisheries was restructured to

be the BU as well as those with no direct relation to or do not involve the duties and responsibilities of the Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a respondent; or did not result in any gain or benefit to the offender; and where the information component unitrelated of the to University. Within of three years, the BU Campus converted falsified is not his/her office asaaspan student leader or status as aGubat student of thiswas University in case of falsification of official document. into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information 8. DISGRACEFUL AND IMMORAL CONDUCT Technology. Any scandalous behavior or act contrary to established moral principles which will cause disrepute to the university including but not limited to petting, necking, or engaging in any lewd or obscene conduct within

the hand campus premise. Its founding went in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation 9. DRINKING OR BRINGING IN OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, MANIFESTING DRUNKEN to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have BEHAVIOR WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to Unauthorized possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages within the university expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. premises is strictly prohibited. The prohibition also applies during official school activities conducted outside the university. From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing

of a 10. FALSIFICATION OF OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS Comprehensive Plan was done.committed Under the presidency Dr. Emiliano A. Aberin, the Any untruthfulDevelopment entries in official documents thru alteration,ofdeletion, superimposition, intercalation, any misrepresentation. Official documents shall include birth Albay. certificates, official University,or likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, The unit is known transcript of records, library card, school ID, student’s clearance, diploma, and other documents issued at present as the BU Polangui Campus. by or submitted to Bicol University. The prohibition shall also include submission of false or fraudulent documents in connection with official transactions with the university. Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and 11. the GAMBLING nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the Engaging in any form of

gambling within the university premises such as unauthorized betting of University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved money or something of material value is at all times prohibited. the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new theANY College of ArtsINSIDE and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, 12. colleges: HAZING OF VARIETY OR OUTSIDE THE PREMISES OF THE BICOL UNIVERSITY BY Economics ANY FRATERNITY/SORORITY ORandINDIVIDUAL A Sciences GROUP and REPRESENTING AN Dr. and Management (CBEM), the College ofOR Social Philosophy (CSSP). ACCREDITED BUeffected ORGANIZATION. Cabredo also administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev "Refers any act that results in physical or psychological harm, or injury on Plan, whichtoincluded the deployment of personnel and facultysuffering, members, clustering ofinflicted

administrative a recruit, neophyte, applicant, or member as part of an initiation rite or practice made as a prerequisite and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. for admission or a requirement for continuing membership in a fraternity, sorority, or organization including but not limited to, paddling, whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the weather, forced consumption ofofany liquor, beverage, drugUniversity, or other substance, or any other brutal The establishment a food, medical school in Bicol was part of the University’s treatment or forced physical activity which is likely to adversely affect the physical and psychological Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional health of such recruit, neophyte, applicant or member. This shall also include any activity, intentionally Development Council in its to 2009 and 2012 resolutions,degrade, and some political leaders. On 27, 2010,

made or otherwise, that tends humiliate or embarrass, abuse or endanger, byJuly requiring a recruit, neophyte, applicant, or member to do mental, silly, or foolish tasks.” 43 44 2 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an 13. MALVERSATION OR DISBURSEMENT OF SCHOOL FUNDS ad-hoc team composed ofUNLAWFUL the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchThis act covers any student who, by reason of the duties of his office, is accountable for student’s marking of some medical schools in the country. funds or property, shall appropriate the same or shall take or misappropriate or shall consent, through abandonment or negligence permit any other person to take such students funds, or property, wholly or partially, or shall otherwise of theof misappropriation or embezzlement funds a student On September 3, 2012, be theguilty BU Board Regents approved the proposal toofopen

theofCollege of organization. Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional Education, Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical 14. PHOTOand ORProfessional VIDEO VOYEURISM actthe of taking photocall or video coverage of aeducation person ortogroup of persons school An heed world-wide for transformative develop five-starperforming physicians.sexual acts or any similar activity or of capturing an image of the private area of a person or persons without the latter’sInconsent, under in which such has/have a College reasonable expectation June 2014, 62 circumstances students were admitted to theperson/s pioneer batch of the of Medicine. As of privacy, or act of selling, copying, reproducing, broadcasting, sharing, showing or exhibiting the photo of year 2018-2019, thereof have 320act students from first through year to fifth year. internet, cellular orschool video coverage or recordings suchbeen sexual or

similar activity VCD/DVD, phones and similar means or device without the written consent of the person/s involved, notwithstanding that consent to record orsucceeded take photoDr.orFay video of same as was by such In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas Leacoverage Patria M. Lauraya thegiven 8th President persons. of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV 15. PLAGIARISM student who copies another’s words/works or submits the same as one’s own original of BicolAny University. creation shall accordingly be sanctioned for plagiarism. Who We Are 16. POSSESSION OF PROHIBITED DRUGS OR CHEMICALS An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol Any student found to possess, use, sell, dispose, or distribute prohibited or controlled drugs or University to bebanned the premier

state university in the Bicol boasts of abepopulation of chemicals remains and or other substances as enumerated underRegion. R.A NoIt9165 shall found guilty for illegal possession under this 26,352 scholars for school yearparagraph. 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to 17. SEXUAL HARASMENT topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. An act, or a series of acts, involving any unwelcome sexual advance, demand or request for sexual favor, or other verbal or physical behavior of sexual nature, committed any person who, As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in theby following fields: having authority, influence or moral ascendancy over another in a training or educational-related • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences environment of the person complained

of, without regards as to whether such advance, demands or • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation request is accepted by the other. The foregoing and actsSports may be committed among peers such as those involving• student-student, and those committed towards a faculty member or employee by a student, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries whether •the same orand opposite sexes. (Sec 2, Bicol University Rules and Regulations in Administrative Business Entrepreneurship Cases of Sexual Harassment and Similar Offenses) • Health and Medicine • Social Sciences 18. STALKING An •intentional Educationact committed by a student who, knowingly and without lawful justification, follows a fellow student or places the latter under surveillance directly or indirectly or a combination thereof. (Modified definition taken from RA 9262) PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education 19. THEFT • Center of Development The taking, with intent in to Nursing gain butEducation

without violence against or intimidation of persons nor force • Center in Fisheries Education upon things, of of Development property of Bicol University, its employees, students and guests, without the latter’s consent; or the deliver found lost items to University authorities or to its owner. • Center forfailure HighertoEducation Research • One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines 20. UNAUTHORIZED SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTION/ DONATION USING THE NAME OF THE • SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards UNIVERSITY • 6th in General Budget Appropriation Unauthorized collection or exaction of money or other instruments of monetary equivalent from any• individual or entity prior consent from concerned officials or office shall fall within this 16th Biggest SUCswithout in Enrolment prohibition. A student or organization may use the name of the university for any activity such as but 44 3 45 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU

Institute of Communication and Cultural (BUICCS) to in give way by to the the College BachelorDean/OSAS of Communication not limited to sponsorship but onlyStudies upon prior approval writing Dean orArts other concernedand university officials. curriculum, the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiawarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out However, cultural and value transformation was rendered of paramount importance. Acts Subject to Disciplinary Actions and Its Corresponding Sanctions Any student who commits any misbehavior in the university premises or outside the university when acting in increasing his or her number capacityofasenrollees representative the university, shallofbe to disciplinary The and theofchanging demands thesubject times paved the way for action in accordance with the schedule of sanctions set by

the university. The acts subject to disciplinary the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed actions shall be categorized into two: minor offenses and major offenses. The penalty that will be “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the offense Collegecommitted. of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU imposed should be commensurate to the gravity of the Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a component unit of the University. Within a span three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted SCHEDULE OFofSANCTIONS into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication OFFENSE 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offenseand Information Technology. Bullying Reprimand Suspension of 3 Suspension of 6 months months and 1 day to and 1 day monthsof Arts 1 year Its

founding went hand in hand with the renaming of to the6 School and Trades as “College of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of Physical Sports and Recreation Carrying of firearms Suspension of 1 of the Institute Suspension of 6 Education, Dismissal and Dangerous week – 6 months to other manage PE classes and Sports and Recreationmonths programs of the University. All these would not have and 1 day to 1 year Weapons materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to expandDisorder BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. Creating or Suspension of 1week Suspension of 6 Dismissal months Disturbance within -6 months and 1 day 1 year the University From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative andtofiscal system in the University was fortified. Remarkable leaps in the information programs and the drawing of a Destruction of Any Suspension of and Technology Suspension of 6were achieved, Dismissal monthsthe

presidency of Dr. Emiliano A Aberin, the Property of the 1 week –Plan 6 months Comprehensive Development was done. Under and 1 Craftsmen day to 1 year University, Itslikewise, Guests, integrated and payment of theof Philippine University, the School in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known and payment of the Employees or value involved and/or at present as the BU Polangui Campus. value involved and/or Students replacement of the replacement of the damaged property damaged Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to beproperty in the forefront of service to the region and Discourtesy Reprimand of 1 Dismissal the nation.toUnder the first two-year stewardship Suspension of Dr. Susana C.week Cabredo, the sixth president of the Superior to 6 months(ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development Suspension of 6 that gave Dismissal Disgraceful and Suspension 1 week academic the way for the restructuring of the of University’s

courses birth to at least four new months and 1 day to immoral conduct to 6 months colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL),1the College of Science (CS), College of Business, year Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr Dismissal Disobedience to lawful Suspension of not more Suspension of 1 week to 6 months Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev orders of University than 30 calendar days Officials Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative Dishonesty and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. a. Serious Dishonesty Dismissal Suspension of 6 b. Less Serious Dismissal The establishment of aand medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s months 1 day for 1 Dishonesty year Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Comprehensive Development

Suspension of 6 political leaders. On July 27, 2010, c. Development Simple Dishonesty Council inSuspension its 2009 and resolutions, and some of 2012 1 month months and 1 day to1 Dismissal and 1 day to 6 months year 45 46 2 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an Drinking of Alcoholic ad-hoc team or composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchBeverages Suspension of 1 week marking of some medical schools in the country. Dismissal Manifesting Drunken Reprimand to 6 months Behavior within the university premises On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Falsification of Official Medicine. A week later, a three-person Dismissal team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional Document 1 week Education, and Professional Regulation CommissionSuspension visited BU of and

recommended that the medical Dismissal Gambling Reprimand to 6 months school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. Hazing of any variety insideInorJune outside the62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As 2014, premises of the Bicol ofUniversity school year there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. by2018-2019, any Dismissal on the first fraternity/sorority or offense individual or aDr. group In 2015, Arnulfo M. Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President representing an ofaccredited Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV B.U Organization of Bicol University. Malversation or Suspension Suspension 6 months Unlawful 1 week – 6 months and 1 day to 1 year Dismissal Who We Areof Disbursement and

payment of the and payment of the school funds value involved value involved. An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol Photo or remains Video to be the University premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of Suspension 6 months Dismissal Voyeurism day to 1 yearserved by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. 26,352 scholars for schooland year1 2015-2016, Plagiarism 1. to Written warning; or Suspension 6 months Dismissal Founded in 1969, it has risen SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to 2. Loss of credit for the and 1 day to 1 year topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. work involved; 3. Reduction of As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: grades; orArchitecture and Sciences • Technology, Engineering, 4. All of the foregoing • Arts and

Letters,penalties Culture, Recreation – dependingand Sports • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on the extent of the act committed, subject to • Business and Entrepreneurship the discretion of the • Health and Medicine investigating commit• Social Sciences tee. • Education Possession of Suspension of 1 week Suspension of 6 Dismissal months prohibited drugs or to 6 months PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE and 1 day to 1 year chemicals • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education Sexual Suspension of not Suspension of 1 to 2 Dismissal • Center of Development in Nursing Education semesters Harassment more than 30 • Center of Development in Fisheries calendar days Education • Center for Higher Education Research Stalking Reprimand Suspension of 6 Dismissal • One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines months and 1 day to 1 year • SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards Theft of in property of 1 • 6th General BudgetSuspension Appropriation belonging to the week to 6 months •

16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment University community or a guest of the University. Suspension 6 months and 1 day to 1 year 3 46 47 Dismissal Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Unauthorized and Cultural Suspension week Dismissal Communication Studies1 (BUICCS) toSuspension give way to6 the Bachelor of Communication Arts months solicitation of to 6 months curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and and 1 day to 1 year contribution/ Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr. Patria G. Lorenzo, the third president who is a multidonation using the nameeducator of the and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value awarded University transformation was rendered of paramount importance. Conviction before any court of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude shall warrant outright The increasing number of enrollees and the changing

demands of the times paved the way for dismissal of student involved. the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU College/Unit Disciplinary Committee Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a component unit of thediscipline University. Within a and spanviolation of threeofyears, Gubat Campus was converted All cases involving of students rules the andBU regulations of the College/ Unit into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer committed within its premises shall be subject to the jurisdiction of College/Unit Disciplinary Committee. Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information Investigation of cases falling under the jurisdiction of a College/Unit shall be conducted by a

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Department Chair, as Member; the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new d. The CSC President or his/her duly authorized representative from the college colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, where the subject(s)/student(s) is/are enrolled, as Member; Economics andChairperson Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences Philosophy (CSSP). Dr e. The of the University Student Council or his/her duly and authorized Cabredorepresentative, also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev as Member, and Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative f. The University Guidance Counselor, as Non-Voting Member and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. Disciplinary Procedures The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the

University’s Comprehensive Plan commence 2004-13. Support for filing this undertaking made thruDean the Regional 1. DisciplinaryDevelopment procedures shall upon the of a writtenwas report to the of the Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, College/Unit by the instructor or any school authority who apprehends a student committing any of the acts enumerated in “Major Offesnses”. It may also be commenced by the offended party upon filing a written complain under oath specifying the act or omission constituting the 2 misconduct. 47 48 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an 2. team Disciplinary procedures shallPresidents commenceand upon the filing of written report the did Dean of the ad-hoc composed of the Vice BU-College of aNursing facultytowho benchCollege/Unit by the instructor or any school

authority who apprehends a student committing marking ofany some medical schools in the of the acts enumerated in country. “Major Offesnses”. It may also be commenced by the offended party upon filing a written complain under oath specifying the act or omission constituting the Onmisconduct. September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional 3. The Dean of the College/Unit then refers the matter to the College/Unit Disciplinary Committee Education, and Professional Regulation visited BUafter and filing recommended that (The the medical which shall convene not later Commission than three (3) days of the case. College Disciplinary Committee oftransformative different college/unit shall guidelines that will govern the school heed the world-wide call for education to formulate develop five-star physicians. conduct of the proceedings). They shall

likewise be responsible to inform in writing the parent(s)/guardian(s) of were the student(s) involved in the case. In June 2014, 62 students admitted allegedly to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As of school 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. A year student under administrative investigation shall have the following rights: In Dr. Arnulfo M. be Mascariñas Lea Patria M. Lauraya as the 8th President a.2015, The student must informed succeeded in writing ofDr. theFay nature and cause of any accusation againstHis him/her; of Bicol University. development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a b. That s/he shall the to he answer the chargefor against him/her with assistance "world-class" university. Inhave March 4,right 2019, was confirmed his second term asthe SUC PresidentofIV counsel, if desired; of Bicol c. University. That s/he shall be informed of the evidence against him/her; d. That s/he shall have

the right to adduce evidence in his/her behalf; and have been duly considered by the investigating committee or officials designated by the school authorities Character, to hear andand decide the as case. An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Service its core values, Bicol Who We Areevidence must e. The University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 4. The decision of the College Disciplinary Committee shall become final and executory unless 26,352 scholars for (5) school served by 542 and party 329 nonteaching personnel. within five daysyear from2015-2016, notice of the decision, thefaculty aggrieved or the students(s) under Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed It is home to administrative investigation not satisfied with the decision, appealssince to the1998. University Student Disciplinary Tribunal. topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery,

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formulate rules and guidelines that will govern the conduct of the proceedings). PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE Theofdecision of the University Student Disciplinary Tribunal shall become final and executory • 8.Center Excellence in Teacher Education unless within ten (10) working days from notice of the decision, the aggrieved party or the • Center of Development in Nursing Education student/s under administrative investigation not satisfied with the decision, appeals to the Board • Center of Development Fisheries Education of Regents, through in the President. • Center for Higher Education Research Board of Regents shall review the decision of the University Student Disciplinary Tribunal • 9.OneThe of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines based on the records/minutes of the proceedings. The Board under certain cases may require • SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards the receipt of other pieces of evidence • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 3

48 49 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts Grievance Procedure curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology Regionthe V students (DOST). the Owing PatriaofG.grievances, Lorenzo, the president who isfor a multiIn order toinassure righttotoDr. redress the third OSAS is responsible a awarded educatorinvolving and leader, infrastructureaffairs. development was carried out.aHowever, andor value grievance procedure non-academic Any student may file question,cultural complaint statement in the OSAS in personoforparamount in writing. importance A course of action will be taken within five days after transformation was rendered filing. The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for the OSAS’s course is not acceptable, the hence

same complaint orofstatement of grievance theIf establishment of the of BSaction Forestry Program in 1993; the College Agriculture was renamed could be elevated to the University Grievance Committee designated by the President, composed of: “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a University Legal Officer - Chair component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted Dean of the College where the into a Bicol UniversityisExtension Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer complainant enrolled Program, similar to that of - Co-Chair Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility CSC President or his/her representative - Memberof Communication and Information Technology. USC Chairperson or his/her representative - Member Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the

School of Arts and Trades as “College Academic Grievance Council of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have Students have and right callfourth the attention ofpresident a professor anythat grade materialized if notthe forresponsibility Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena,tothe University whoontook boldwhich step to the students believe to be in error. Students may appeal in this order: to the Department Chairperson, then expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. to the Dean, if the problem is not resolved at the College Level, the student may appeal to the University Grievance Council lodged at the VPAA. From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a Students Rights

Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known In accordance with existing laws, regulations, and university policies, every student shall have the at present as the BU Polangui Campus. following rights within the university: Bicolstudent University viable waysquality to be ineducation the forefront of service to the region and 1. Every hascontinued the right to to forge receive relevant in line with national/regional the nation. Under the first two-year ofthe Dr. University Susana C. Cabredo, the sixth president of the goals educational objectives andstewardship standards of University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved 2. way Every is entitledoftothe guidance services to enable him/her to know to four make the forstudent the restructuring University’s academic courses that gave

birth himself, to at least new decisions and to select from the alternatives in the fields of work in line with his potentials. colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, Economics and Management (CBEM), College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). 3. Every student shall, in exercise ofand the the constitutional guarantees of the free speech and pressDr. havealso the effected right to administrative express and issuances pursue his/her on any subject, provided the Cabredo aimedopinions at achieving the very essence of thethat ComDev expression and dissemination of such views do not disrupt the work and discipline of the Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative University. and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. 4. Every student shall have the right to receive a copy of every paid publication The establishment of a medical school in Bicol

University, was part of the University’s 5. Every student shall have the right to participate in the formulation and development of policies Comprehensive 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional affecting theDevelopment University in Plan relation to the locality/region and nation through representation in the Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On appropriate body/bodies of the University as elsewhere determined in this Code. July 27, 2010, 49 50 2 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an 6. Every student shall have the right to establish, join and participate in organizations and societies ad-hoc team composed of law. the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchnot contrary to the marking of some medical schools in the country. 7. The right to be secured and protected

while inside the University premises or outside when conducting official activity. On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Medicine. A week later,shall a three-person team the CHED’s Professional 8. Every student have the right to beofinformed of theTechnical UniversityPanel rulesfor andHealth regulations affecting him/her. Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. 9. Every student shall have the right to participate in curricular and co-curricular activities In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As 10. Every student has the right to be treated with respect and dignity of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. 11. Every student shall have the right to redress grievances against any wrong or

injustices againstM. him/her and/orsucceeded other students by Lea any Patria member of the academic community Incommitted 2015, Dr. Arnulfo Mascariñas Dr. Fay M. Lauraya as the 8th Presidentin accordance with defined channels of authority therein. of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a "world-class" university. 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his due second term as SUC President IV 12. No student shallInbeMarch subjected to disciplinary action without process. of Bicol University. 13. Every student shall have the right of access to his class and other records for the purpose of determining his class standing and the University shall maintain and preserve such records. Who We Are 14. student officially admitted byLeadership, the University has theand right to continue and pursue AnEvery institution promoting Scholarship, Character, Service as its core values, his/her Bicol course study therein up to graduation, except

in cases of academic delinquency and violationofof University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population disciplinary regulations. 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. 15. Every student the right assisted by the University through adequate Founded in 1969, it hasshall risenhave to SUC LeveltoIVbestatus, a prestige it has enjoyed sincecurrent 1998. and It is home to information on work opportunities. topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. 16. student shall be entitled to expeditious issuance of certificates, diplomas, transcript of AsEvery a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: records, grades and transfer credentials. • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences Artsright andnot Letters, and Sports 17. •The to beCulture, denied Recreation admission or

re-admission on the ground of pregnancy outside of marriage. • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries • Business and Entrepreneurship 18. The right against discriminatory and derogatory portrayal of women in any student activities • Health Medicine within the and University. • Social Sciences 19. The right to be protected against sexual harassment in whatever form. • Education 20. The right to claim ownership of materials acquired through direct payment or rendered services. PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • • • • • • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education 21. The right to intellectual property. Center of Development in Nursing Education 22. All other rights guaranteed under Education the Constitution not mentioned above. Center of Development in Fisheries Center for Higher Education Research One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 50 3 51 Five years

later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts Duties and Responsibilities of Students curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr. Patria G. Lorenzo, third president whoand is a multiEvery student regardless of the circumstances of his/her birth, sex,the religion, social status other factors educator shall: awarded and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value transformation was rendered of paramount importance. 1. Uphold the integrity and good name of the University The to increasing numbervirtuous of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for 2. Strive lead an upright, and useful life; the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed 3.

Love,ofrespect, and and obeyForestry.” his/her parents, and with them towas keep the family to be the BU “College Agriculture Likewise, thecooperate College of Fisheries restructured harmonious and united; Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a component unit of utmost the University. Within a span of three for years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted 4. Exert his/her to develop his/her potentials service, particularly by undergoing an education suited toExtension his abilities in ordersimilar that s/he mayof become an assetAlso, to themselves and to the into a Bicol University Program, to that Camp Crame. in 1995, the Computer society. Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information Technology. 5. Respect the customs and traditions of his/her country and the principles of democracy; 6. Participate actively civicinaffairs the promotion Its founding went in hand hand and with in the

renaming of of thegeneral Schoolwelfare; of Arts and Trades as “College of7.Industrial Technology,” andand theexercise shaping of of individual the Institute ofsocial Physical Education, Sports and Help in the observance and rights, the strengthening of Recreation freedom to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs ofthe thepursuit University. All theseprosperity would notand have everywhere, the fostering of cooperation among nations in of progress, world peace; materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. 8. Respect and cooperate with the faculty, fellow students and University authorities in the attainment and preservation of order in the University and in the society; and From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. 9. Exercise his/her responsiblyand withTechnology due regard programs for the

rights of achieved, others. Remarkable leaps inrights the information were and the drawing of a Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known II. at STUDENT present asORGANIZATIONS the BU Polangui Campus. Guidelines in the Establishment and Operation of Student Organization Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr. Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the A. General Policies University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved the way forguidelines the restructuring the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new 1. These cover allofaccredited students in the University. colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS),

College of Business, 2. Subject and to the limitations provided under these guidelines, the establishment and operation Economics Management (CBEM),for and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP).ofDr student organizations in the University shall be allowed as a medium for essence enrichingofstudent life, Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very the ComDev provided, however, that the activities of such organizations shall be along academic, social or Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative cultural areas; and provided further, that such activities shall be approved by the College andDean/Directors, academic workforce, and of officials to new posts. in case of designating the College-Based Organizations and the Dean of Student Services, in case of University-Based Organizations upon recommendation of the Adviser, Department Chair/s and the College Student Affairs Coordinator

concerned. The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. for this ifundertaking wasare made the Regional 3. Student or campus organizations can onlySupport be established their purposes not thru contrary to law, Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27,of2010, morals, good custom, public policy or public order as well as the mission-vision statement the University. 51 2 52 STUDENT STUDENT HANDBOOK HANDBOOK REVISED REVISED 2019 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an 4. Membership to student organizations be voluntary and open to allwho students of the ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidentsshould and BU-College of Nursing faculty did benchUniversity or as prescribed in the Constitution and By-Laws of the respective organization. marking of some medical schools in the country. B.

Definition of Terms On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Medicine. week‘student later, aorganizations’ three-person team of theassociation, CHED’s Technical Panel for Health or Professional 1. TheAterm shall mean club, societies, councils, any other Education, Professional Regulation Commission visited are BU bona and recommended theUniversity medical formand of organized group of students whose members fide students ofthat Bicol school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. 2. A University-Based Organization refers to student organization whose members belong to two orJune more2014, colleges/units of the University. In 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. 3. A College-Based Organization refers to student organization whose members are exclusive to the

college/unit. In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President of University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a C.Bicol Authority to Operate and Supervision of Activities "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV of Bicol University. 1. The University Committee on Accreditation or the College Committee on Accreditation shall authorize the establishment and operation of student organization upon compliance with the requirements prescribed under these guidelines. Who We Are An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol 2. The University Committee on Accreditation shall be composed of the Dean of the OSAS as University remains tothe be University the premierStudent state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of Chairperson, Council Chairperson, and a

University-Based Organization Adviser as Members; the College Committee on Accreditation shall be chaired by the 26,352 (UBO) scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. College Student Activities Coordinator, College StudentitCouncil President, an Itadviser totobe Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige has enjoyed since and 1998. is home designated by the Dean as Members. topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. 3.AsThe Dean of the College shall have theto authority to supervise and regulate the operations a comprehensive university, it caters the needs of the society in the following fields: as well as the activities of all duly accredited college-based student organizations and the Dean of the • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences Office of Student Affairs and Services for all the university-based student organizations, for the • Arts

and Letters, their Culture, Recreation and Sports purpose of directing resources and efforts toward the attainment of their goals and objectives. • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries D. Application for and Accreditation • Business Entrepreneurship • Health and Medicine Social of Sciences Any• group at least fifteen (15) students may form an organization and file application for • Education accreditation as a new student organization. For this purpose, the following shall be required upon registration and every semester thereafter: PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • • • • • • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education • Accomplished BU-F-OSAS-18 in triplicate copies; Center of Development in Nursing • A copy of the constitution and Education by-laws of the organization signed by all officers, members Center of Development Education and adviser/s of in theFisheries organization; • A list the founding officers, members and adviser/s of the organization; Center

forofHigher Education Research • Aofdetailed programSUCs of activities two (2) semesters; and One the 22 Leading in the for Philippines • A flyer of the organization SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 52 3 53 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Existing student organization (CBO’s(BUICCS) & UBO’s)toshall its the authority to operate within thirty Arts Communication and Cultural Studies giverenew way to Bachelor of Communication (30)curriculum, days after the of regular classes during the firstTeaching semester of every school year. The of and andstart the hosting of the Regional Science Center of the Department of failure Science any Technology organizationintoRegion secureVaccreditation as provided herein be considered as a sufficient cause (DOST). Owing to Dr. Patria G.shall Lorenzo, the third president who is a multifor the cancellation of

and its name from the Officialdevelopment List of Student The following the awarded educator leader, infrastructure wasOrganizations. carried out. However, culturalare and value required documents: transformation was rendered of paramount importance. • Accomplished BU-F-OSAS-18 in triplicate copies; The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for • A copy of the amendment of the constitution and by-laws of the organization signed by all the establishment of the and BS Forestry in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed officers, members adviser/sProgram of the organizations, if any; “College of Agriculture Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU • Updated list of theand officers, members; Tabaco Campus. The following year, Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a • A detailed program of activities for the two (2) semesters; component unit of the University. span of three years,

the year BU Gubat Campus was converted • Accomplishment Reports forWithin two (2)a semesters of last school FinancialExtension Reports for two (2) similar semesters of last schoolCrame. year based their the Computer into•a Audited Bicol University Program, to that of Camp Also, on in 1995, activities; Scienceprogram Instituteofwas born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information • Recent flyer of the organization; Technology. • Photocopy of the bank book; • Evaluation every after activities conducted; and Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College • Such other documents as may be required under the school rules and regulations. of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have E. Organizations Constitution and By-Laws materialized if not for

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procedure for the selection and removal of adviser/s; Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and • Titles of officers, their duties and authority; the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the • A provision stating that the policies, activities and finances of the organization are subject to University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved the control of the majority of its voting membership; the • way for the restructuring of the University’s courses that gave birthinclude to at least The procedures for decision-making in theacademic name of the organization (must the four new definition of a quorum); colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, • A provision on amendment process; Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and

Philosophy (CSSP). Dr • A provision on "NO HAZING POLICY" and participation in activities on anti-sexual Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at and achieving the very essenceother of the ComDev harassment, anti-drug abuse, and drug awareness drug abuse prevention; Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative advocacies and The statement of affiliation with an extramural and•academic workforce, and designating of officials organization to new posts.(if applicable) F. Name Change The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s Any organization wishing to Plan change the name under which it was originally recognized should Comprehensive Development 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional submit a letter to the OSAS requesting that the organization be recognized under the new name. The Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions,

and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, letter should indicate whether the constitution will be altered, and should be signed by the president and the adviser/s. 53 54 2 STUDENT HANDBOOK HANDBOOK REVISED REVISED 2019 2019 STUDENT the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an G. Grounds for Denial of Accreditation ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchmarking of some medical schools in the country. 1. The application of accreditation of student organizations shall be denied on any of the following grounds: On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Medicine. A later, a three-person of the CHED’s Technical Panel forforHealth a. week Non-compliance with theteam requirements enumerated in seeking and/orProfessional renewal of Education, and accreditation Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the

medical school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. b. Evidence showing non-compliance on the submission of documents required at the end In June 2014, 62school students were admitted of each year by the OSAS.to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine As of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. c. Implementing/undertaking programs, projects or activities that are without prior approval University officials who are in-charge thePatria management andas supervision of said In 2015, of Dr.the Arnulfo M. Mascariñas succeeded Dr. FayofLea M. Lauraya the 8th President organization. of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV d. Poor or unsatisfactory performance in carrying out its program, projects and activities of Bicol

University. in accordance with the goals and objectives of its constitution and by-laws. Who Wee.AreAny violation of the organization’s Constitution and By-Laws, school rules and regulations, CHED order, and other existing laws. and Service as its core values, Bicol An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of f. When the organization is inactive to undertake activities for two consecutive semesters 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to 2. An appeal may be filed by the organization to the College Dean in case of CBOs and with the topnotchers in the the OSAS fields offor Accountancy, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. Dean of UBOs withinEngineering, ten (10) days after receiving written

notification. The written appeal must stat all reasons why the student not the decision As a comprehensive university, it caters to the organization needs of the does society in accept the following fields: of the Committee on Accreditation. • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports 3. The Dean of the OSAS or the College Dean may meet with the organization representatives and • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries make his/ her recommendation to the President based on the information gathered. Written • Business and Entrepreneurship notification of the President’s decision and any sanctions shall be sent to the organization within • Health and Medicine ten (10) working days after having received the appeal. • Social Sciences Education 4. The• decision of the University President is final. Any student organization, which does not seek or renew its recognition, shall not be allowed to operate and shall be

subjected to the rule on PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE disestablishment. • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education H. Loss of Accreditation • Center of Development in Nursing Education • Center of Development in Fisheries Education 1. A student organization’s accreditation may be dissolved or suspended by the Accreditation • Committee Center for Higher Education Research if the organization is found to have violated the policies, rules and regulations of the • University. One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines • SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards 2. An appeal may be filed by the organization following the appeal process stated under G Grounds • for 6thDenial in General Budget Appropriation of Accreditation above. • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 54 3 55 3. Any bona student, member or official ofwere the University may filerise written, sworn Fivefide years later, faculty two more achievements put on line; the of the BU Institute of complaint against any student

organization for violating the policies, rules and regulations of the Arts Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication University. Such complaint must be filed with the Accreditation Committee including the curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and supporting documents or affidavits. If a formal hearing become necessary, the Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr. Patria G. Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiUnit/College/University Disciplinary Committee shall conduct the formal hearing and resolve the complaint accordance with the procedures development set in this Handbook. awarded educator and leader, infrastructure was carried out. However, cultural and value transformation was rendered of paramount importance. I. Classification of Recognized Student Organizations The increasing number enrollees andprimarily the changing demands the timesofpaved the way for 1.

Fraternity/Sorority – areoforganizations engaged in the of promotion camaraderie the establishment of the the distinction BS Forestry in maxims 1993; hence the College ofcode Agriculture was renamed and friendship with to Program uphold the and virtues of their of brotherhood. “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU 2. Academic – are groups organized furtherance the subject matter or course, department, Tabaco Campus. The following year, inthe Science of Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a academic, unit and of year concerns. component thelevel University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer 3. Political Groups an organization of people sharemobility similar views about the wayand governance Science Institute was– born in response to the who extreme of Communication Information and

power should be used and expressed in society. The organization actively participates in the Technology. promotion of the highest good, in the pursuit of social, economic and cultural development and in the attainment of a just and compassionate society. Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College of4.Industrial Technology,” and that the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation Socio-Civic - are groups actively engage in promoting the civic and social interests of their tomembers. manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. Allcommunity. these would not have They operate primarily to provide service and mutual benefit to their Sociomaterialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to civic organizations maintain the highest standards of public service and welfare. expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors.

5. Lifestyle - are group of people/students brought together by a shared advocacy that affirms adequate standards of living and promotes positive expressions of individual and collective From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. creativity. Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a Comprehensive Development Plan was engaged done. Under the presidency of Dr. of Emiliano A. Aberin, 6. Environmental – are organizations in enforcing the protection public health and the University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is environment through the promotion of valuable resource conservation and recovery method. known at present as the BU Polangui Campus. 7. Spiritual/Religious – are association/organization that actively promotes among their members value ofcontinued spiritual to growth theways enrichment Theyofprovide that and

Bicol the University forge and viable to be in of thefaith. forefront service activities to the region intend to rekindle spiritual bonds with the transcendent. the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr. Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved the way for restructuring of theOrganizations University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new J. Privileges ofthe Accredited Student colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, Student organizations recognized by the and University have of theSocial privilege to: and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr Economics and Management (CBEM), the College Sciences Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev 1. Use the name of the University as authorized; Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members,

clustering of administrative 2. Use University facilities, services and resources for their activities according to established and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. policies of university; 3. Request assistance and advisement from the OSAS; The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s 4. Participate in University-sponsored programs designed to help student organization Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional members develop better organizational and leadership skills; Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 5. Promote the organization and campaign for membership in all campuses; 55 2 56 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an 6. Collect membership fees and dues and conduct

fund raising projects; and ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did bench7. Sponsor student convocations and programs and invite outside speakers marking of some medical schools in the country. K. Criteria in Selecting a Student Organization Adviser On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Medicine. week later, a three-person teamare of required the CHED’s Technical Panel Professional 1. All A recognized student organizations to have an adviser or for setHealth of advisers. In case there areProfessional two advisers,Regulation one of them shall be thevisited seniorBU adviser. In case there are or more Education, and Commission and recommended thatthree the medical advisers, one of them shall be the Chairperson of the Board of Advisers. school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. 2. Organization earn the right of freely choosing their

adviser/s it is expected, however, that all In June 2014, 62 studentsensure were admitted to the pioneer batch the College Medicine. As accredited organizations that the following criteria are of respected and of met: of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. • The adviser has an experiential background on the organization and can be considered a resource person who is willing to share knowledge in the development of the organization. In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President of Bicol •University. His must development geared towards visionthe of university transforming as a The adviser be a partplans of thewere BU community and ishis serving on aBU regular and full time status. "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV of Bicol University. • Non-academic personnel who at least have the experience, knowledge, and

expertise on student leadership and organization may qualify as an adviser upon the recommendation of Who We the Arestudent organization. An•institution promoting Character, and(2) Service as its core values, Bicol No faculty memberScholarship, may becomeLeadership, adviser of more than two organizations. University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 3. The adviser be year willing to serve the organization a minimum of nonteaching one (1) year. personnel 26,352 scholars for must school 2015-2016, served by 542 for faculty and 329 Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to 4. The adviser must be willing to serve the organization for a minimum of one (1) year topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. 5.AsThe adviser is able university, to guide the organization achieving thefollowing goals and programs of a

comprehensive it caters to the particularly needs of theinsociety in the fields: the organization in a given year. • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports L. Responsibilities of the Adviser • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries • Business and Entrepreneurship The adviser/s of an organization has the following responsibilities: • Health and Medicine 1. •Makes available for consultation to all members and officers of the Socialhimself/herself Sciences organization; • Education 2. Attend meetings of the organization; 3. Assists in the planning of activities of the organization to ascertain that the activities are PROFILE OF with EXCELLENCE aligned organizational objectives; • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education 4. Be present or be with the members of the organization in their activities or when the organization goes out the campus to represent the University; • Center of Development in of Nursing

Education 5. Fosters unity and camaraderie among officers and members of the organization and • Center of Development in Fisheries Education 6. Oversee the financial management and accountability of students The adviser must be • Center for HighertoEducation co-signatory any bank Research transaction entered into by the organization; and 7. Be accountable, together the officers, of the rules and regulations of the University. • One of held the 22 Leading SUCs in thewith Philippines • SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 56 3 57 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of M. Organization’s to the (BUICCS) Adviser to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts Communication Responsibility and Cultural Studies curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and The organization has the following

responsibilities to its adviser: Technology in Region V (DOST). to of Dr.program, Patria G.events, Lorenzo, the third president who is a that multi1. To involve the adviser in the Owing planning activities, issues and concerns awarded educator and leader,and infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value affects the organization to notify the adviser well in advance of the schedule of meetings and events. transformation was rendered of paramount importance. 2. To consult the adviser on matters involving contracts and other memorandum; and 3. To respect the opinion(s) of the adviser on issues which affect the welfare of the organization Theits increasing andofthe demands of the times paved the way for and membersnumber as well of as enrollees the prestige thechanging University. the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed N. Approval Activities and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was

restructured to be the BU “College ofofAgriculture Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a 1. All activities of Accredited Student Organizations whether on-campus or off campus are component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the the BU Gubat Campus converted considered school-sanctioned. These activities must ensure preservation ofwas values and into integrity a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer upheld by the University. All leaders and members of accredited student organizations mustInstitute abide bywas the policies guidelines of extreme the University. Science born in and response to the mobility of Communication and Information Technology. 2. Student organization should submit an activity proposal to the College Dean for approval in case of CBOs and the OSAS Dean for UBOs. The proposal must contain the funding requirements, theItsobjectives, sample

solicitation letterthe (if renaming any), possible will be any), founding went hand in hand with of theincome Schoolthat of Arts andgenerated Trades as(if“College and other aspects of the activity such as venues, promotional materials and the like. of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation to3.manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs the University. All these would have Any accredited student organization may be allowed to of sponsor fund-raising activity onlynot upon materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step prior approval in writing by the College Dean/OSAS Dean. Solicitation from individuals or firms to within or academic, outside theresearch campus and shallextension need theendeavors. permission or endorsement from the Dean of the expand BU’s College/OSAS. From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the

University was fortified. O. Publicity Regulations Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a Development was done. Under the presidency of Dr.inEmiliano A. Aberin, the 1. Comprehensive All student organizations mustPlan observe the following specific regulations their promotional University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known activities: at present as the BU Polangui Campus. a. All posters or written announcements on campus shall bear the stamp of approval of the CSAC/Dean of the Office of the VP for Planning and Development. Banner, billboard, flyer, Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and newsletter or any printed matter may be displayed or circulated in the University campuses and the nation. Under the firstprior two-year stewardship of Dr. university Susana C.officials Cabredo, the sixth president of the

premises only upon approval of appropriate University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved Posters may be placed only onUniversity’s designated academic bulletin boards andthat spaces. theb.way for the restructuring of the courses gave birth to at least four new colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, c. Posting of advertisement of companies and outside institutions may be approved if they have a Economics Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences andUniversity Philosophy (CSSP). Dr direct and bearing on the welfare of the students and are not contrary to the policies. Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev d. It is the responsibility of the concerned organization to remove their posters, banners, billboards Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of

administrative and similar materials the day after the last day of the activity. and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. 2. Any organization that violates the above regulations shall be subject to disciplinary action The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 57 2 58 STUDENT HANDBOOK HANDBOOK REVISED REVISED 2019 2019 STUDENT the Academic Counciland of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an P. Accomplishment Financial Reports ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did bench1. At the end of the semester, marking of some medical schoolsall in recognized the country.student organizations must submit their respective accomplishment and

financial reports to the College Dean through the College Student Activities Coordinator or to the Office of Student Affairs and Services for clearance and renewal. On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of 2. Financial report should be accompanied of purchase (i.e official invoice, Medicine. A week later, a three-person team ofwith theproof CHED’s Technical Panel for receipt, Health sales Professional acknowledgement receipt) and proof of acceptance (i.e delivery report) Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical school heed theprinted world-wide call forpaper transformative education toimmediately develop five-star physicians.transaction 3. Receipts on thermal must be photocopied upon concluded In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As Q. Student Organization Clearance of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first

year to fifth year. 1. The University shall require the officers of student organizations and student councils to secure a In clearance money or propertysucceeded accountability from school authorities concerned. This 2015, Dr.from Arnulfo M. Mascariñas Dr. Fay Leathe Patria M. Lauraya as the 8th President clearance shallHis be development an additional clearance the existing student clearance as a requirement of Bicol University. plans weretogeared towards his vision of transforming BU asfor a enrollment or for graduation the case be. "world-class" university. In March as 4, 2019, he may was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV of Bicol University. 2. Officers of dissolved student organizations, whether the dissolution is voluntary or otherwise, required to secure a clearance from money or property accountability from the school Whoshall WebeAre authorities concerned. An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values,

Bicol University remains to be theorganization premier state university in the be Bicol Region. to It boasts offund a population of 3. Funds of dissolved shall automatically transferred the CSC in the case 26,352 scholars year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. of CBOs andfor to school the USC fund for the UBOs. Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to topnotchers in the fields R. Miscellaneous Rulesof Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: 1. All amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws of any student organization are subject to the • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences approval of the Office of Student Affairs and Services as recommended by the Adviser(s) and • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports Dean/s concerned. • Agriculture,

Forestry and Fisheries • Business and Entrepreneurship 2. Other subsequent and supplementary rules and regulations promulgated by the University shall• be effective upon the date of their adoption. Health and Medicine • Social Sciences 3. •Directives, Educationprescriptions and regulations issued by CHED shall be effective on the date prescribed. PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education Center of Development in Nursing Education The• University Student Council • Center of Development in Fisheries Education This body is the official governmental • Center for Higher Education Researchorganization for all Bicol University students. It serves the community by assisting with issues and problems involving students and the Bicol University • One ofItthe 22 Leading SUCs the Philippinesbetween the students and the University. In order community. provides channels ofincommunication to guarantee effective andDBM successful communication, all students

are encouraged to vote for the • SUC Level IV by the Standards representative of their choiceAppropriation each year and to seek any elected or appointed position, if they meet the • 6th in General Budget established criteria. Membership consists of an elected chairperson who likewise serves as the student • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment regent representing the student body in the board meetings, internal and external vice-chairpersons, a 58 3 59 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of secretary-general and his/her deputy, a finance manager and his/ her deputy, an auditor, a business Communication and Cultural Studies manager and a public information officer. (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multi- The

University and College Student Publications awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value transformation was rendered of paramount importance. Pursuant to R.A 7079 or the “Campus Journalism Act of 1991,” the University recognizes the importance of a free press in its support of the existence and operation of university, college and department-based studentnumber publications. Particularly, it respects thedemands independence these publications The increasing of enrollees and the changing of the of times paved the way for as well as their role in proper information dissemination among the students of the University. the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU The official student publication of the University is the Bicol Universitarian, known also as

"Unibe" Tabaco Campus. The and following year, the Science Teaching Center by BU was made a while the different colleges departments within them may also have their hosted own student publications, governed by their respective editorial policies, the supervision technical adviser. component unit of the University. Within a and spanwith of three years, the of BUa Gubat Campus was converted into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information III. Technology STUDENT RELATED UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES23 Guidelines in Planning and Conducting Off-Campus Student Activities and Other Student Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College Events of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation to manage PE classes and Sports and

Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have Curricular activities are required off-campus activities and are an integral part of the institutional materialized not for Dr.off-campus Lylia Corporal Sena, the University president who took thattime, bold step program. Since ifscheduled activities are fourth part of the regularly scheduled class all to students areBU’s expected to attend the said as: expand academic, research andactivities, extensionsuch endeavors. A. Educational Tours - refer to off-campus learning and activities of students From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative fiscal involving system inmobility the University was fortified. with the supervision of authorized personnel outside the premises of the institution that Remarkable leaps than in the information and Technology programs were of achieved, andthan the adrawing last for more one (1) day, and involve relatively more places destination field of a Comprehensive Development Plandegree was

done. Under the presidency of Dr. Emiliano A Aberin, the trip in accordance to specific program requirements. University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known B. Field Trips - refer to off-campus learning activities of relatively shorter duration usually at present as the BU Polangui Campus. lasting only one (1) day and with fewer places of destination involving mobility of students outside the premises of the institution with the supervision of authorized personnel. Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and C. nation Field Under Study/the Experiential Related referspresident to off- of the the first two-yearLearning/ stewardship of Dr. Learning Susana C. Experience Cabredo, the- sixth campus activities which are congruent to the learning outcomes of the course in terms of University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved

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Conventions, seminars, conferences, symposiums, trainings and team building C. Volunteer work include peer helper programs, relief operations, community outreach and The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s immersions Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 23 BOR Resolution No. 206 s 2017 59 2 60 STUDENT STUDENT HANDBOOK HANDBOOK REVISED REVISED 2019 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an ad-hoc composed ofand the campaigns Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchD. team Advocacy projects marking E. Participation of some medical to sports schools activities in the country. F. Activities initiated by various recognized student groups G.On Inter-school Septembercompetitions/ 3, 2012, the

tournaments BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of H. Culture andlater, art performances and competition Medicine. A week a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical General Guidelines in the Conduct of Off-Campus Activities school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. 1. In AsJune a general off-were campus activities should be batch undertaken periods there 2014, principle, 62 students admitted to the pioneer of the in College of wherein Medicine. As will be minimal disruption there of classes and should not severely affect conduct of school year 2018-2019, have been 320 students from first year the to fifth year. of classes in other subjects taken by participating students. Dr.all Arnulfo M. all Mascariñas succeeded Dr. Lea Patria M. Lauraya as the 8th President 2. In To2015, protect

parties, students participating in Fay off-campus activities whether curricular or noncurricular shouldHis secure parents permit be towards covered his by avision groupofinsurance. of Bicol University. development plans and wereshould geared transforming BU as a "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV 3. All off-campus activities should be approved by concerned University official as stipulated in this of Bicol University. order. Who We Are All off-campus intra-curricular activities should be approved by the President through the An VPAA institution promoting Scholarship, andGuidelines. Service as its core values, Bicol following the procedures asLeadership, stipulated inCharacter, the Specific University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 26,352 All these scholars activities for school (bothyear the CSC 2015-2016, and theserved USC) should by 542 be

faculty presented and 329 in anonteaching proposal indicating personnel. all funding requirements, thetoobjectives and the possible income that will be since generated, In the Founded in 1969, it has risen SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed 1998. ifIt any is home to absence of a proposal, requests for the conduct of a particular activity shall be automatically denied. topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. 4. As Allaoff-campus activities shoulditbe presented a proposal the following rationale, fields: the objectives, comprehensive university, caters to the in needs of the indicating society in the and list of key participants and their corresponding documents as stipulated in this Administrative • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences Order; Safety and security details/ preparations and protocol, budgetary requirements, fund source • Arts and Letters, Culture, Sports and possible income that

will beRecreation generated,and if any. In the absence of a proposal, requests for the conduct of a particular activity shall automatically be denied. • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries • Business and Entrepreneurship 5. Planning and organizing an off-campus activity is the responsibility of the faculty handling the • Health and Medicine course and should be in accordance with the existing CMO. • Social Sciences 6. All• off-campus Education activities of students shall be approved in accordance with the existing policies of the University. PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE 7. Non-participation of students in off-campus activities should not result to an incomplete grade or •failing Center of Excellence in Teacher Education because of valid reason, alternative activities should be mark. If the student cannot participate •required Center from of Development inapproximate Nursing Education them that will the learning gained from the said off-campus activities. • Center of

Development in Fisheries Education All OJT/Practicum of students shall be approved by the University President through the Office of •8. Center for Higher Education Research Student Affairs and Services for information/evaluation/endorsement. • One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines •9. SUC Level IV by the DBM should Standards All co-curricular activities be coursed through the Office of Student Affairs and Services for •information/ 6th in General evaluation/ Budget endorsement. Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 60 3 61 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studiesor(BUICCS) to discipline give way committed to the Bachelor of Communication Arts 10. All cases of personal misconduct breaches of by a student during the offcampus activity shallhosting fall under theRegional jurisdiction of theTeaching Dean of the colleges curriculum, and the of the Science Center of

theconcerned. Department of Science and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiSpecific Guidelines awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value transformation was rendered of paramount importance. 1. Excuse Letter for Affected Faculty Members - The designated faculty-in-charge should prepare an excuse letter addressed to the faculty members handling the classes of participating The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for students duly noted and addressed by the Academic Dean/Director. the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, for thethe College of Fisheries restructured be thebeBU 2. Adequate Preparation - The preparation conduct of the off was campus activitiesto should Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science

Teaching Center hosted by BU was made started at least one month before the conduct of the activity. All papers must be finalized at least two a component unit of the scheduled University. departure Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted (2) weeks before into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer 3. Schedule Not in Affect Examination - No off-campus should be scheduled two Science InstituteShould was born response to the extreme mobility activities of Communication and Information (2) weeks before the midterm and a month before the scheduled final examinations. Technology. 4. Availment of Transportation and Travel Agency Services: Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation a. In cases where the services of an authorized transportation/travel

agent/ operator will be to manage PEof,classes Sports and Recreation of the University. All these not have availed biddingand must be done with at leastprograms 3 operators/bidders to present theirwould proposals before the students and Sena, facultythe in-charge for bidding purposes. Minutes of bold bidding materialized if notparents, for Dr. Lylia Corporal fourth University president who took that step to shall beacademic, required together attendance of the parents/ stakeholders which should expand BU’s researchwith and the extension endeavors. represent the majority. the decentralized administrative and fiscal system the University fortified. b.From For1999-2003, national off-campus activities, a transportation and/or travelin agency service was contract shall beleaps executed the and University and Service Provider. The saidand contract shouldof a Remarkable in thebetween information Technology programs were achieved, the drawing explicitly define the responsibility of the

Service provider. The said contract should explicitly Comprehensive Plan was done. the presidency Dr. Emiliano A. Aberin, provide theDevelopment Service Provider in cases of busUnder breakdown, accidents of among others including the the University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known responsibilities of the Service Providers. The provisions of the contract must be explicitly discussed parents/stakeholders for their approval. Otherwise, the said contract is void at present as thewith BUthe Polangui Campus. from the start. UniversityThird continued forge viable ways in to undertaking be in the forefront of service to the region and c.Bicol Contracting PartytoService Providers off-campus student activities the nation. the first by two-year stewardship of Dr. Susana C. Cabredo, theLTFRB, sixth president of the shouldUnder be governed the guidelines of government agencies (such as LTO, DOT and the and the CMO). University, thelike

blueprint of existing the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new 5. Adequate Number of Chaperons -The approving authority and the faculty in-charge should colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, ensure that there are enough faculty members present to ensure the safety of the studentEconomics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr participants, specifically the ratio of 1 faculty in-charge per 35-50 student participants. Moreover, the Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev said faculty in-charge should have a training in Basic First Aid/Safety, Emergency and Security/ or Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative the like. and academic

workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. 6. Public Address System - As much as possible, bull horn or portable public address system The of a the medical in Bicol University, was part of the University’s should be establishment prepared to enable faculty school to address a large crowd effectively. Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional 7. Bus Identification System -Each of resolutions, the contracted labelledOn or July numbered to Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 andbuses someshould politicalbeleaders. 27, 2010, facilitate monitoring of the faculty in-charge and for student use. 61 62 2 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an 8. team Roles of the Office ofVice Student Affairs and and BU-College Services of Nursing faculty who did benchad-hoc composed of the Presidents marking of some

medical schools in the country. a. Receive and process submitted documents; b. Provide checklist of participants vis-à-vis report of enrollment, insurance coverage, On September 2012, the Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of parents3,permit, etc.;BU and Endorse for approval University theHealth Vice-President for Medicine. A c week later, activity a three-person teamofofthe the CHED’s President Technical through Panel for Professional Academic Affairs Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. Scope of Authority and Travel of Students In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As The year guidelines of all concerned reference to the local of students are subject of school 2018-2019, there haveinbeen 320 students fromand firstforeign year totravel fifth year. to the

existing CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) and Administrative Order. In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President 1. University Local Travel Students plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a of Bicol Hisofdevelopment "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV 1.1 All travels of students within the region not exceeding seven (7) calendar days shall be of Bicol University. decided upon by the concerned Dean or Director or his/her authorized representative, upon the recommendation Who We Are of the College Student Activities Coordinator. However, educational trips and Scholarship, on-the-job trainings/affiliation/industry immersion shall uponBicol the An tours/field institution promoting Leadership, Character, and Service as its corebe values, recommendation of the College Student Activities Coordinator (CSAC) and the Office of University remains to be the

premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of Student Affairs and Services. 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to 1.2inAll travels withinEngineering, the region exceeding (7) Social calendar days to one (1) topnotchers the fields of of students Accountancy, Midwifery,seven Nursing, Work andupEducation. month shall be decided upon by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, upon the As arecommendation comprehensive university, it caters to the of or thehis/her societyauthorized in the following fields: and of the concerned Dean orneeds Director representative •ofTechnology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences the office of Student Affairs and Services. • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports •1.3 Agriculture, andoutside Fisheries All travelsForestry of students the region shall

be decided upon by the University President •upon Business and Entrepreneurship the recommendation of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the office of Student •Affairs Healthand andServices Medicine and the College Dean/Director. • Social Sciences •1.4 Education All travels of students under 3.21 to 323 shall be approved only upon compliance with certain requirements, which PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • • • • • • • shall be validated/checked by the College Student Activities Coordinator/ Office of Student Affairs and Services, such as but not limited to parents’ permit, Center of Excellence in Teacher Education insurance, itinerary of travel, and other requirements that the approving official may require. Center of Development in Nursing Education Center of Development in Fisheries Education 2. Foreign Travel of Personnel and Students Center for Higher Education Research One2.1 of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines Travels of other personnel and

students for one (1) month or less, whether on official SUCtravel LevelorIVofficial by thetime, DBM Standards shall be approved by the University President, upon the recommendation of General the concerned President. 6th in BudgetVice Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 62 3 63 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Center of the of Science 2.2 Travels of other personnel and students forTeaching a period exceeding oneDepartment (1) month, whether on and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr. Patria G. Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiofficial business or official time, shall follow the appropriate issuances/circulars on the matter, awarded educator infrastructure development wasStandards carried out. However, cultural and value such as CMOand No.leader, 22,

series of 2013 – Revised Policies, and Guidelines on Student transformation was rendered of paramount importance. Internship Abroad Program (SIAP). CurricularThe Projects and Activities increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed These guidelines cover studentsLikewise, of Bicol the University thewas Graduate School theBU “College of Agriculture andall Forestry.” College(including of Fisheries restructured to and be the Integrated Laboratory School). Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a component of the University. Within a spaneducational of three years, the BU and Gubat Campuswith wasstudents converted 1. This unit section covers curricular projects, materials, activities monetary contributions or Program, direct payment acquisition of Crame. materials andinis1995, implemented as into a

Bicol University Extension similarfor to that of Camp Also, the Computer requisite for learning in a specific course. Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information Technology. This includes evaluated projects/activities and personally used materials such as but not limited to textbooks, workbooks, handout, laboratory kits and device, and protective equipment. Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College of2.Industrial Technology,” shaping of thebe Institute of in Physical Education, Sports and Recreation Curricular projectsand andthe activities should included the course syllabus with details on the cost PE limitclasses and the sourcing funds. The Instruction of the All college examine to manage and Sports of and Recreation programsCommittee of the University. theseshall would not have the merit forfor inclusion necessity of such or activities to the course andthat recommend

materialized if not Dr. LyliaorCorporal Sena, the projects fourth University president who took bold step to for appropriate action of the Dean. The activity or project cost shall be equated to its overall expandimportance BU’s academic, research and towards learning theextension course. endeavors 3. The university orthe anydecentralized other facultyadministrative member or personnel no claim to ownership any From 1999-2003, and fiscal has system in the University wasoffortified. materials paid or obtained through the services of the students. After the material has served Remarkable leaps the in the information andofTechnology achieved, the drawing of a its purpose, students by virtue ownership programs shall claimwere the material or and the services at the Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the proper time. University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known The faculty

concerned or the school is duty bound to return to the students these materials. at present as the BU Polangui Campus. The concerned students may voluntarily waive the right to ownership in favor of the faculty, department or any other office in the University. Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and 4. nation Materials thetwo-year student stewardship must be at cost. the Underpaid theby first of Dr. Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the University, the blueprint of the Development (ComDev) finallyvoluntarily took shape.without It paved 5. Material donations as Comprehensive a result of project completion should Plan be made and without bearing to the evaluation or credit to the student the wayprejudice for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses thatperformance gave birth toofatthe least four in new class. colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of

Business, Economics and Management and the College of Social Sciences andcommittee Philosophyis(CSSP). 6. Whenever possible, an (CBEM), alternative activity or project as approved by the providedDr. Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the in cases when the cost or mode of acquisition proves difficult or beyond the means ComDev of the student. Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. Prohibitions The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s For full and effective implementation of these guidelines, the following prohibitions shall be Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional considered: Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 1. Specific off-campus activities

shall not be made as a substitute for a major examination and shall not be used to compel students’ participation 2 in the said activity. 63 64 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did bench2. There should be no imposition of punitive measures upon the student who failed to attend/join marking some medical schools in the country. the of off-campus activities. September 3, 2012, theactivities BU Boardshall of Regents approved the proposal to open theany College of 3. On Conduct of off-campus not unduly benefit or accommodate of the establishments owned by the University employees and officials or Health by an owner who is Medicine. A week later, a three-person team or of CHED the CHED’s Technical Panel for Professional a relative the thirdRegulation civil degreeCommission of

consanguinity or BU affinity the conduct ofthat thethe off-campus Education, andwithin Professional visited and inrecommended medical activities. school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. 4. Exorbitant/excessive contributions required from student-participants to off- campus activities In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As will not be allowed. of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. 5. No Student shall participate in any off-campus activity if he/she is not enrolled and not physically fit In to2015, travel.Dr Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a 6. Side trips or additional trips included inconfirmed the itinerary allowed and treated as "world-class" university. In March 4, not 2019, he

was forare hisnot second term as shall SUCbe President IV a violation of the approved activity. of Bicol University. Who We Are An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences • • • • • • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Business and Entrepreneurship Health and Medicine Social Sciences Education PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE •

• • • • • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education Center of Development in Nursing Education Center of Development in Fisheries Education Center for Higher Education Research One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 3 64 65 Five years later, two more achievements put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Appendix were A Summary of Supporting BOR Resolutions andtoAdmin Orders of Communication Arts Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way the Bachelor curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G. Lorenzo, theNumbers third president who is a multiTitle Corresponding BOR awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried Mission R.A 5521, Sec. 3.0 out However, cultural and value transformation was rendered of

paramount importance. The Governing Board R.A 8292 The Administrative Council BU Code of 2016 The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for Representation of Students in Governing Bodies in CHED M.O No3 s. 2001 of & R.A 8292 was renamed the establishment of the BS Forestry Program 1993; hence the College Agriculture Transfer Students BOR Resolution No. 88was s. 2003 “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries restructured to be the BU Undergraduate Foreign BOR Teaching ResolutionCenter No. 36 hosted s. 2014;by no.BU 15.was S. 2015 Tabaco Campus. TheStudents following year, the Science made a component unit of(Academic the University. three years, the BU26Gubat Campus was converted TERTIARY LEVEL load) Within a span of BOR Resolution No. s. 2011 into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer Maximum Residence Rule Section 6.C, RA 10931 Science

Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information Grading System BOR Resolution No. 89 s 2006 Technology. Opening of Tutorial Courses on Cost Recovery BOR Resolution No. 051 s 2001 & No 65 s Basis 2006 Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College Financial Information BOR resolution no. 315 s 2018; RA no 10931 of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation Student Affairs Services BOR Resolution 112 s. 2016 to manage PEand classes and Sports and Recreation programs of theNo. University. All these would not have The student support services are: (1) those that theCMO 9, s. 2013 materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, fourthNo. University president who took that bold step to relate to student welfare, (2) student expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. development, and (3) those that relate to institutional

programs and services.23 From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. Scholarships and Financial Assistance BOR Resolution No. 40, s 2000 Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a *General Policies Comprehensive the presidency Emiliano A. Aberin, the University Athletes Development Plan was done. Under BOR Resolution no. 14ofs Dr 2012 University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known Members of the University Band BOR Resolution No. 94 s 2006 at present as the BU Polangui Campus. Members of the University Cultural Groups SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATION No. 47, s 2018 Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and Other Researchers (External Researchers BOR Resolution No. 018, s 2008 the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president

of the RA 8049, Sec. 1 Hazing of Anythe Variety Inside or Outside the University, blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved Premises of the Bicol University by any the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new Fraternity/Sorority or Individual or a Group colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, Representing and Accredited BU Organization Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr Photo or Video Voyeurism RA 9993, Sec 3(d) Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev Sexual Harassment Sec.2, Bicol University Rules and Regulations in Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty Cases members, clustering of administrative Administrative of Sexual and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts.

Harassment and Similar Offenses Stalking Modified definition taken from R.A No 9262 The establishment of a medical schoolBOR in Bicol University, was part of the University’s Student Related University Policies and Resolution No. 206 s. 2017 Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Procedures Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 23 CMO No. 9, s 2013 2 65 66 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 Appendix the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum ofBthe Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an Checklist ofand Requirements ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchFor CMO No. 23, s 2009- Guidelines for Student Internship marking of some Program medical schools in the country. in the Philippines for All Programs with Practicum Subjects On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the

College of Requirement Attachments Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional 1. HEI must execute MOA with Host Training Copy of the duly notarized MOA Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical Establishment (HTE) duly notarized school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. 2. HEI must develop a Training Manual or Plan Training manual/Plan which shall be part of the Training Contract Syllabus In by June 62 and students were by admitted pioneerContract batch of the College of Medicine. As signed the2014, Trainee co-signed the to the Training ofparent/guardian school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. 3. Monitor and evaluate performance of the Evaluation Sheet student trainees prescribed for Grading In 2015, Dr.based Arnulfoon M.the Mascariñas succeeded Criteria Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya

as the 8th President Manual orHis Plan ofTraining Bicol University. development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a 4. Conduct general orientation Notice offor orientation Minutes of SUC the orientation "world-class" university. In Marchfor 4, qualified 2019, he was confirmed his second term as President IV trainees and their parents/guardian conducted Attendance ofstudent Bicol University. of the participants 5. SetWe criteria Who Areon the selection of a faculty Copy of the designation of the faculty coordinator practicum coordinator per program for all An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol aspects of the student internship programs includingremains programtoimplementation, & University be the premiermonitoring state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of evaluation. 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel.

6. Student Trainee must be to enrolled in a IV status, Certification fromenjoyed the College that Founded in 1969, it has risen SUC Level a prestige it has sinceRegistrar 1998. It is home to practicum or equivalent subject. student is officially enrolled and has completed topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. all academic requirements prior to OJT/practicum/affiliation. As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: 7. The trainee shall beEngineering, physically, mentally, and andMedical • Technology, Architecture SciencesCertificate duly certified by the University Physician or DOH accredited clinic emotionally as contained in the physical & and Sports • Artsfitand Letters, Culture, Recreation & hospitals. psychological examination certified by DOH • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries accredited clinic & hospitals. • Business and Entrepreneurship 8. Has

consent from Parents/guardian. Parent/guardian consent duly notarized • Health and Medicine • Social Sciences • Education PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • • • • • • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education Center of Development in Nursing Education Center of Development in Fisheries Education Center for Higher Education Research One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 3 66 67 Five years later, two more achievements APPENDIXwere C put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts List of Externally-Funded Scholarships curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology in P. Region V Scholarship (DOST). Owing to Dr.Inc Patria G. Lorenzo, the third president who is a multi1 Andres Tamayo Financial awarded

educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out. However, cultural and value 2. Bicol National American Association (BNAA) transformation was rendered of paramount importance. 3. Cagsawa Rural Bank 4. CHED The increasing of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for Cash Grantnumber for Medicine Students the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed  Full-Merit Scholarship Program “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU  Half-Merit Scholarship Program Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a  Grant-in-Aid “Tulong-Dunong” Scholarship Program component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted 5. DA Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Executive Committee (DA-ACEF Execom) into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to

that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer 6. Dean Arsenio Mirabueno Scholarship Program Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information 7. Department of Science & Technology (DOST) Technology. 8. Luis Co Chi Kiat Foundation, Inc. (LCCKFI) 9. Masbate Gold Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College 10. Melanie Condes Scholarship Program of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation 11. Momentum Construction & Development Corporation to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have 12. MORMS Batch 1974 Association Inc materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to 22. NAGAs Tertiary Scholarship Program expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. 23. National Grid Corporation (NGCP) 24.

Nicolas Relacion Scholarship Program From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. 25. Philippine Business for Education (PBED) Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a 26. Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc (PGPC-CHEVRON) Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the 27. PLDT-SMART Scholarship Program University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known 28. Social Action Center-SEDP at present as the BU Polangui Campus. 29. Sunwest Care Foundation, Inc 30. Tertiary Education Subsidy (RA 10931) Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and 31. UCPB-CIIF, Foundation, Inc the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive

Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 2 67 68 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council

of BU approved the curriculum of the Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchAPPENDIX D marking of some medical schools in the country. Actual fees to be collected from undergraduate students per BOR Resolution No. 315, s of 2018 On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional FREQUENCY THEand Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended COVERAGE that the medical Education, OF OF PRESCRIBED school heed the world-wide call for transformative to develop five-star physicians. DESCRIPTION BOR COLLECTION AMOUNT education FEE FEES* OF OF FEES APPROVAL ( In Peso) ( Semestral/ (Per unit/ per CHED PER yearly/once In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As semester) R.A 10931 only) of school year

2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. 1. Admission Processing and P250 Res. No 200, Per semester Once only Fee Application s.2017 In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President of Bicol University. His development plans were geared of transforming BUonly as a 2. Entrance Entrance Fee P125 Res.towards No. 18, his vision Per semester Once Fee university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed s. 1989 "world-class" for his second term as SUC President IV of 3. Bicol Registration University. Matriculation Fee Fee P10 Res. No 200, s. 2019 Who We Are Per semester Semestral NSTP Fee P262.5 Res. No 85, Per semester Semestral An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol s. 2002/ University remains to be the premier state university in RA the 9163 Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542

faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. 4. Medical P20 Res. No 16-A Per semester Semestral Founded in 1969, it has risen and to SUC Level IV status, a prestige and Medical s. 2000 it has enjoyed since 1998 It is home to Dental Fee topnotchers in the fieldsDental of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. Fee As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: 5. Library Fee Library Fee P50 Res. No16-A, Per semester Semestral • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences s. 2000 • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports 6. Athletic Fee Athletic Fee P40 Res. No 10m, Per semester Semestral • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries s.2000 • Business and Entrepreneurship SCUAA Fee P50 Res. No 23, • Health and Medicine s. 2009 • Social Sciences Swimming P160 • EducationPool Fee For All Students Res. No 209, s. 2009 P360 • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education Pool Fee For • Center of

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Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchmarking of some medical schools in the country. On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health Professional Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV of Bicol University. Who We

Are An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences • • • • • • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Business and Entrepreneurship Health and Medicine Social Sciences Education PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • • • • • • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education Center of Development in Nursing Education Center of Development

in Fisheries Education Center for Higher Education Research One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 3 70 71 APPENDIXwere E put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Five years later, two more achievements Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiawarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out However, cultural and value transformation was rendered of paramount importance. The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed “College of Agriculture and

Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information Technology. Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. ` From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and

fiscal system in the University was fortified. Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr Emiliano A Aberin, the University, likewise, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known at present as the BU Polangui Campus. Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved the way for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr Cabredo also effected

administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 2 71 72 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISED 2019 the Academic Council of BU approved the curriculum of the APPENDIX F Doctor of Medicine Program crafted by an ad-hoc team composed of the Vice Presidents and BU-College of Nursing faculty who did benchmarking of some medical schools in the country. On September 3, 2012, the BU Board of Regents approved the proposal to open the College of Medicine. A week later, a three-person team of the CHED’s Technical Panel for Health

Professional Education, and Professional Regulation Commission visited BU and recommended that the medical school heed the world-wide call for transformative education to develop five-star physicians. In June 2014, 62 students were admitted to the pioneer batch of the College of Medicine. As of school year 2018-2019, there have been 320 students from first year to fifth year. In 2015, Dr. Arnulfo M Mascariñas succeeded Dr Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV of Bicol University. Who We Are An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329

nonteaching personnel. Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences • • • • • • Arts and Letters, Culture, Recreation and Sports Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Business and Entrepreneurship Health and Medicine Social Sciences Education PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • • • • • • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education Center of Development in Nursing Education Center of Development in Fisheries Education Center for Higher Education Research One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 3 72 73 Five years later, two more achievements were put

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Fay Lea Patria M Lauraya as the 8th President of Bicol University. His development plans were geared towards his vision of transforming BU as a "world-class" university. In March 4, 2019, he was confirmed for his second term as SUC President IV of Bicol University. Who We Are An institution promoting Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service as its core values, Bicol University remains to be the premier state university in the Bicol Region. It boasts of a population of 26,352 scholars for school year 2015-2016, served by 542 faculty and 329 nonteaching personnel. Founded in 1969, it has risen to SUC Level IV status, a prestige it has enjoyed since 1998. It is home to topnotchers in the fields of Accountancy, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work and Education. As a comprehensive university, it caters to the needs of the society in the following fields: • Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Sciences • • • • • • Arts and Letters, Culture,

Recreation and Sports Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Business and Entrepreneurship Health and Medicine Social Sciences Education PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE • • • • • • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education Center of Development in Nursing Education Center of Development in Fisheries Education Center for Higher Education Research One of the 22 Leading SUCs in the Philippines SUC Level IV by the DBM Standards • 6th in General Budget Appropriation • 16th Biggest SUCs in Enrolment 3 72 75 Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way to the Bachelor of Communication Arts curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr Patria G Lorenzo, the third president who is a multiawarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out However, cultural and value

transformation was rendered of paramount importance. The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed “College of Agriculture and Forestry.” Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to be the BU Tabaco Campus. The following year, the Science Teaching Center hosted by BU was made a component unit of the University. Within a span of three years, the BU Gubat Campus was converted into a Bicol University Extension Program, similar to that of Camp Crame. Also, in 1995, the Computer Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information Technology. Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as “College of Industrial Technology,” and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation

programs of the University. All these would not have materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to expand BU’s academic, research and extension endeavors. From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a Comprehensive Development Plan was done. ISO 9001Under : 2015the presidency of Dr. Emiliano A Aberin, the Rheiland ID 910863351 University, likewise, integrated theTUV School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known at present as the BU Polangui Campus. Bicol University continued to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr Susana C Cabredo, the sixth president of the University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan finally took shape. It paved the way

for the restructuring of the University’s academic courses that gave birth to at least four new colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr Cabredo also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts. The establishment of a medical school in Bicol University, was part of the University’s Comprehensive Development Plan 2004-13. Support for this undertaking was made thru the Regional Development Council in its 2009 and 2012 resolutions, and some political leaders. On July 27, 2010, 2 78