Limited FACE TO FACE CLASSES

The COVID-19 Pandemic has forced the College & the University to first suspend classes (March 2020), then later, adjust to Flexible Learning Modality (starting May 2020). A flexible learning modality has been adopted by PSU to ensure that learning will continue for its students.

Later, a return to limited face-to-face classes was first introduced last February 2021 as mandated by the Commission on Higher Education. PSU later started its limited face-to-face classes last November 2021, by virtue of a Certificate of Authority given by CHED-MIMAROPA.

Now, the College of Sciences will hold limited face-to-face classes, beginning August 2022

Legal Basis

• CHED Memorandum 04, s. 2020 – Guidelines on the Implementation of Flexible Learning Options

• CHED-DOH Joint Memorandum Circular 2021-01, 2021-02 and 2021-04

• CHED Memorandum 01, s. 2022 - Supplemental Guidelines to CHED-DOH Joint Memorandum Circular 2021-04

Provisions for Limited Face-to-Face Classes

• Only fully vaccinated teachers and staff shall be allowed to join the conduct for limited face-to-face classes

• Only fully vaccinated students of HEIs shall be allowed to join limited face-to-face classes

• Flexible-learning modality will be considered for: (per case basis)

  • Students with significant co-morbidities

  • Students living with members of the household with significant co-morbidities

  • Unvaccinated/Partially vaccinated students

Requirements for Students participating in limited face-to-face classes

Submission of the following requirements to the Class/Level Adviser:

• Proof of vaccination (fully-vaccinated) – Vaccination Card

• Medical Insurance Coverage – copy of medical insurance coverage (No longer required as of July 2022)

• Waiver – duly signed

Downloadables

Waiver for Limited Face-to-Face Classes

Possible Questions

Question: Are all students required to participate in limited face-to-face classes?

Answer: Only fully-vaccinated students shall participate in limited face-to-face classes. Students who do not fall in this category shall continue with flexible learning approaches to ensure safety for all concerned

Question: Is vaccination required?

Answer: To participate in limited face-to-face classes, full vaccination is required. Students who do not fall in this category shall continue with flexible learning approaches to ensure safety for all concerned

Question: What kind of insurance is needed?

Answer: As of July 2022, Medical Insurance is no longer required for limited face-to-face classes. However, for personal reasons, one can opt to have such insurance coverage. This is now left to the discretion of the student and/or their parents.

Question: What is the scope of limited face-to-face classes?

Answer: Answer: (As of July 2022)

80% Face-to-face & 20% Online for Major Subjects

50% Face-to-face & 50% Online for GE Subjects

Question: I am a fully-vaccinated student, but I am not yet willing to participate in limited face-to-face classes. What will become of me?

Answer: Students with such concerns are instructed to inform their faculty-advisers for consideration of their circumstances. If granted, they shall continue with flexible learning approaches. [This will be evaluated on a case-to-case basis]

Question: Regarding the waiver, who can serve as my witnesses?

Answer: Witnesses are two additional adults of legal age. Such are qualified to sign the waiver.