AREA 3 PPP

1.1.4 Design and Development Outputs

The BSC has ensured that the requirements in the inputs are complied with. It also ensures that the curriculum design and development meet the expected output of the program. A tangible output of this activity is the prospectus, which reflects the inputs in the design and development phase. The prospectus is a plan of coursework by which the student enrolled in the program is guided from admission to graduation. It contains the courses offered in a semester including the number of units, prerequisites, and co- requisites.

1.1.5 Design and Development Changes

The BSC will recommend to the University Curriculum Review Committee the revision or enrichment of the BSC curriculum based on the needs of the community and current curricular reforms as mandated by CHED Memorandum Orders and international benchmarking. The committee will set a meeting to deliberate changes and will consult the interested relevant parties (i.e. faculty, parents, partner agencies, Non-Government Organizations, students, alumni, etc.) taking into consideration their inputs and recommendations. Changes in the BSC curriculum shall be done every after five years of implementation.

DEGREE / PROGRAM GOAL

The Bachelor of Science in Criminology aims to:

1. Encourage research and inquiry on the nature, causes, treatment or punishment of criminal behavior and how criminal justice agency’s function and respond to crime, criminals, and victims.

2. Prepare the students for careers in crime prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime detection, correctional administration, public safety, and allied fields.

3. Foster the values of leadership, integrity, accountability, and responsibility while serving their fellowmen, community, and country.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The minimum standards for the for Bachelor of Science in Criminology program are expressed in the following set of learning outcomes as specified in CMO 05, s. 2018:

1. Common to the Criminal Justice Education

a. conduct criminological research and further studies.

b. ensures public safety and order maintenance.

c. prevents, suppress and control crime.

d. investigates and detect crime.

e. enforces laws, rules and regulations.

f. protects lives and property.

2. A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Criminology is prepared for careers in the following fields, among others;

a. criminological research

b. scientific crime detection and investigation

c. crime prevention

d. law enforcement

e. correctional administration

f. public safety

g. security management

h. criminalistics

i. academe

A.2. Objectives of the Program

To be a Center of Excellence in Criminal Justice Education in the MIMAROPA Region. To produce Criminologists who are (1) research-oriented (2) well informed about the penal laws of the land, and (3) specialize in the field of scientific criminal investigation.

Description on the congruence of the curricular program with the vision and mission of the institution, the goal of the academic unit and the program objective.

PSU Vision:

An internationally recognized university that provides relevant and innovative education and research for lifelong learning and sustainable development

PSU Mission:

Palawan State University is committed to upgrade people’s quality of life by providing education opportunities through excellent instruction, research and innovation, extension, production services and transnational collaborations.

College Goals:

The goal of PSU Narra Campus is to produce academically competent, employable professionals and productive, skillful middle level entrepreneurs who will lead the development of the province and the region.

Program Objectives

To be a Center of Excellence in Criminal Justice Education in the MIMAROPA Region. To produce Criminologists who are (1) research-oriented (2) well informed about the penal laws of the land, and (3) specialize in the field of scientific criminal investigation.

Comparison of the courses in the curriculum with CHED/PRC standards or minimum

The role of stakeholders

The campus existence is through a tripartite agreement by and between the Palawan State University, the Local Government Unit of Narra and the Students and their Parents.

PSU have the administrative and supervisory control over the PSU Narra Campus, including the appointment of instructors and supervision of instructions; the Municipality of Narra provides the school plant and subsidize the salary of instructors in the amount of 2 million every year; and the Parents Teachers Council to provide assistance through projects and personal services.

In addition to the major roles, the stakeholders have, they are always part in the assessment of the programs through consultation with them. Similarly, our students, our alumni, their employers are part of the consultations made. Feedback from them serves as basis of the administration in policy formulations and actions.

The upgrading of course syllabi

The course syllabi are subjected for review and revisions every year by the faculty members, the department heads with the participation of the Curriculum Development students. Last semester, it is reviewed and revised focusing on outcomes-based teaching and learning outputs.

The syllabi were reviewed and revised with the participation of the faculty member, the curriculum Development Committee, The Chairman on Instruction and Campus Director for approval.

Description of the system used to accommodate students with special needs.

It is reflected from the PSU Code, Faculty Manual and Student handbook towards the assistance to the working student with regards to their schedule. Since the semestral schedule is plotted per year level and per block, a student who would be requesting to re-arranged his/her schedule due to his/her work is given considerations and is duly assisted by his/her adviser.

Any student who is considered as transferee, returning or shifter is given a corresponding form to fill-out followed by counselling sessions conducted by the Guidance Counsellor at the Student Affairs Office. Evaluation of grades is done by the adviser as well as recommendation of the subjects to be enrolled.

Special class is offered to any irregular and / or graduating student who would be requesting to be regular and be qualified for graduation.

OUTCOMES

Cite instances that the curriculum is responsive and relevant to the demand of the times.

Result of the ongoing study on the employability of the Bachelor of Science in Criminology graduates shows that were already employed. This speaks that the program we are offering the community is relevant and at the same time responsive to the need of the community.

Result of Criminologist Licensure Examination showing the passing rate of the program and the national passing rate.

BEST PRACTICE

Cite as many best practices as you can on Parameter A (Curriculum and Program of Study)

• Course syllabus were revised based on the relevance of the topic which provides development for professional competencies.

B. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS, METHODOLOGIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

SYSTEM –INPUT AND PROCESSES

Major Learning Opportunities

Description of procedures adopted in the production of instructional materials.

The previous syllabus is reviewed by the subject instructor. Latest issues, trends, development, and challenges with regards to the subject matter will be checked and integrated to the syllabus.

Updated syllabus is checked and recommended by the Chairman on Instructions for the approval of the Campus Director.

Teacher-made instructional materials

IMPLEMENTATION

TEACHING STRATEGIES USED TO FACILITATE / ENRICH LEARNING:

OUTCOMES

Cite evidence that teaching strategies are efficiently and effectively used. Show evidence that instructional materials are copyrighted/patented.

Best Practices

Cite as many best practices as you can on Parameter B (Instructional Process, Methodologies and Learning Opportunities)

• The institution provides trainings and seminars opportunities every year to support and enhance student learning. The following seminars are provided to the students:

• Consistent participation of Palawan State University Narra Campus in all activities conducted by LGUs.

• The institution provides materials for teaching-learning use, the teachers maximizes the use of instructional materials most especially the technology which is beneficial to the students.

C. ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SYSTEM –INPUT AND PROCESSES

List of evaluation measures used to ensure that the student’s performance meet expected outcomes.

LIST OF VARIED EVALUATION MEASURES ARE REVIEWED PERIODICALLY AND REVISED:

List of evaluation measures used to ensure that the student’s performance meet expected outcomes.

MIDTERMS EXMINATION

Based on the school calendar, after completing 27 hours of the course content, the campus conducts the midterm examination within a semester. A copy of the Midterms Examination formulated and designed by the instructors teaching/ handling the said subject, it is then submitted to the Chairman on Instruction and to the Campus Director the College for exam administration. These examinations are compiled.

FINALS EXAMINATION

The Finals Examination is administered to the students after completing the 27 hours of the course content, after completing the number of hours required by the subject where the students are enrolled in a semester. A copy of the final examinations formulated and designed by the instructor teaching/ handling the subject is submitted to the Chairman on Instruction and to the Campus Director which will then be given during the Finals examination period. The examinations are compiled.

Quizzes, Graded recitation, Oral and written report, and class activities.

These are generally done through-out all the subjects in the curriculum are recorded. These shall be computed according to the requirements of the computations of grades based on certain percentages/weights.

OFF-CAMPUS activities / Experiences / Observation

The feeling of “being there “ , realization of actual activities , not just learned from books and other virtual aids necessary for learning/ instructions. This shall be duly approved by the Administration and the parents. The destination shall be based on the CHED MEMO.

Research is required of students, for them to be adept with criminological research and stir critical thinking. After students had their oral defense, a copy of the Final Output shall then be submitted to the Department subject for clearance from the Registrars’ Office.

PRACTICUM/ OJT/ IMMERSION

Graduating students are required to undergo two semester Practicum and to earn minimum of 540 hours of deployment. They were deployed in different law enforcement agencies, to the community and to agencies which has significant role in risk management.

IMPLEMENTATION

Description of a system of validating and/or improving tests and other evaluation instruments.

The examination with TOS prepared by the faculty, reviewed and approved by the Department Head, is administered to students.

Similarly, the same team prepared and come up with a compilation of sample rubrics which the faculty members could adopt for use in their subjects.

Description of evaluation measures employed to ensure that the student’s performance meet the expected outcomes.

The school/college implements an assessment system based on quizzes, seat works, recitations, assignments, projects, recitations. In case the subject is with laboratory, additional components such as professional attitude, mastery of the skills, grooming, sanitation, time management and output/product are included in the assessment system.

The faculty determines the weight given to each item. Students are informed of the grading system during their first meeting of the class.

Students can self-evaluate their status in class since faculty members are required to return exam papers, project, etc. promptly. Midterm and final examinations are also included in the evaluation process given on the 8th and 16th week of the semester. These two long exams are given more weight than the other items. It is the duty of the faculty to update the students on their performances in class.

Grades are from 1.0 to 5.0 with 3.0 as the minimum acceptable level of performance of the student.

the semester. The application indicating the reason for the leave and the period which must not exceed one (1) academic year, shall be submitted to the Program Head concerned for appropriate action and shall be subject to approval by the Director. A student who is on leave of absence shall not be required to apply for readmission. The Director shall notify the University Registrar of every student granted leave of absence.

WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT LEAVE. Any student who withdraws from the Campus without a formal leave of absence shall apply for readmission as a new student.

MAXIMUM RESIDENCE

RESIDENCE. Residence refers to the number of years or terms a student stays in the university to finish a program. Actual residence shall be counted from the first regular enrolment in the Campus and shall include leaves taken after mid-semester, whether officially approved or not.

MAXIMUM RESIDENCE RULE. Students who fail to finish the requirements of a program of any Department within a period of actual residence equivalent to 1 ½ times to the prescribed length of the program shall not be allowed to register further in that Department. Special cases shall be at the discretion of the President, upon recommendation of the Director of the Campus.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. Undergraduate students must complete all the requirements for a degree program of any department within the period of actual residence equivalent to 1 ½ times the prescribed length of the program.

EXTENSION OF RESIDENCE. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding articles, a student may, in special cases, be given an extension of residence not to exceed one (1) calendar year at a time, but in no case to exceed 5 years in the master’s program and 8 years in the doctoral program, provided the student is required to take 3 additional units of graduate courses for every year or fraction thereof of extension.

Class schedule is prepared by the instruction office based on the academic calendar of the university.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

STUDENT DECORUM AND DISCIPLINE. The guidelines for Student Decorum and Discipline are in accordance with the CHED Memo series of 2013, PSU Code and other applicable university policies. OSAS, the primary unit empowered to prescribe policies and rules governing the conduct of students, implements such policies in coordination with the Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI). This service is further divided into Student Decorum and Student Discipline.

STUDENT DECORUM. Each student is expected to always act as a mature individual, whether on or off-campus, showing respect for people of authority, for the rights of fellow students and for the good name of the university. If a student violates any of the rules and regulations, the administration shall impose the appropriate sanctions after due process.

The student is recognized as an adult, hence the obligation to inform parents and guardians of his academic standing and the impending consequences of his excessive absences or failure, is his full responsibility.

Students shall refrain from doing boisterous conduct such as whistling, shouting, running, or any action which tend to distract other students from ongoing classes or college activities.

It is expected that respect and deference be shown to all employees and visitors on campus. The usual norms of etiquette, as well as posted directives, shall be observed in the university premises, such as classroom, library, and canteen, in dealing with administrative and office personnel, members of the faculty and staff and fellow students.

The university encourages healthy interaction with everyone. However, acts or gestures which are considered as immoral, obscene or indecent will not be tolerated in the campus.

The PSU-Narra Campus is a dark green school everyone is expected to help keep the university premises neat and clean. Feet shall be kept off furniture and walls. Spitting on the floor inside the classroom is prohibited. Use waste cans/boxes properly. School equipment must be used with reasonable care and be properly stored after use. The chalkboards/whiteboards are to be used for instructional purposes only.

Cellular phones and other similar gadgets should be turned off or placed in the silent mode inside the classrooms and shall not be operated during the duration of the class.

IMPLEMENTATION

Describe the system to ensure effective classroom management.

Maintaining classroom discipline;

Every student must observe and abide by all laws of the land and all the policies, rules and regulations always adopted by the campus. Decorum must be maintained within and outside the campus premise, in the exercise of right and performance of duties.

No disciplinary proceedings shall be instituted except for conduct prohibited by law or violations of policies and regulations promulgated by duly constituted authorities of the Palawan State University.

To acquire jurisdiction, “students” shall include any person who is currently enrolled and/or admitted to any unit or department of the campus on a regular, part- time, or special basis and who, at the time of the commission of the offense, has not graduated or dismissed honorably.

The program or campus shall only entertain complaints and/or act on the matter if both/one of the parties are bonafide student and the acts/omission complaint of is committed by student/s. All cases involving discipline of students under these rules shall be subjected to the jurisdiction of the University or the campus, except the following which shall fall under the appropriate department or unit:

Any violation of campus, department or unit rules and regulations involving student/s of the same department; or

Misconduct committed by students of the department or unit within its classroom or premises or in the course of an official department activity.

Deans or directors of various units may, after due consultation with the faculty and students of their respective units, may promulgate rules on conduct and discipline of peculiar application to their respective units, subject to requirements of due process, with the written approval of the University President. Such rules and regulations promulgated become part of the Student Code of Conduct and Discipline.

The Director of OSAS and designated personnel in charge of Student Decorum and Discipline shall have confiscatory and regulatory power to impose and inflict sanctions, without prejudice to due process.

A class size maximum of fifty is also enforced to assure discipline inside the classroom. Class monitors are also assigned to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness in the classroom. Utility workers were also hired by the PTC to help maintain the cleanliness of the school. The security guards were also partners in the maintenance of orderliness in the campus.

Monitoring student progress;

Student progress is monitored through the grading system set by the school. Students were likewise exposed to Field Study Courses, an experiential learning course. Research and report writing is another exposure of students.

Developing responsibility and initiative among student; and

Student Activities are set by the university for the students’ exposure and to develop responsibility and initiative. The Organization of Criminology students hold its Turn Over of Command, SOP Jogging, General Inspection, Criminology Days and Reception Rites. Other assignments were also given in other campus activities like Intramural Meet, Foundation Day and the like.

Enhancing the pedagogical skills of the faculty.

Faculty members are sent out for trainings and conferences to enhance their knowledge and skills. Similarly, peer mentoring is another practice in every department of the campus. New faculty members are mentored by senior faculty members.

OUTCOMES

Present evidence that learning is efficiently and effectively managed.

Performance of students in every course is another indicator. Almost all pass the subject, only few fails, INC or conditional. A positive turn out in the enrolment, despite the retention policy of the teacher education department is another indicator.

BEST PRACTICE

Cite as many best practices as you can on Parameter D (Management of Learning)

• School hires utility workers to help maintain the cleanliness of classroom and the surroundings.

• Students were assigned as classroom cleaners to help in the maintenance of cleanliness and orderliness in the Campus.

E – GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SYSTEM-INPUTS-AND PROCEDURES

Present and/or cite policies on program’s academic and graduation requirements.

The Campus policies on program’s academic and graduation requirements are reflected in the Student Handbook.

The Program’s academic and graduation requirements are disseminated in several manners. It is contained in the Student Handbook, discussed during the student orientation program, meetings with the parents and is available also in the University Code. It can also be retrieved from the Campus’ website.

IMPLEMENTATION

Describe the Program’s academic and graduation requirements and how they are disseminated.

The registrars do a regular evaluation to students during enrollment. A thorough evaluation is conducted to a student on his 4th year, and the registrar advises the student to apply for graduation. The student, after enrolment on his last term in the program applies for graduation and submits it to the adviser. Adviser checks, confirms, and forwards to the department head and then to the director for recommending approval. The Department head then requests deliberation of the said application by the campus academic council. The Academic Council deliberates and endorses to the university registrar. The University registrar evaluates and issues list of deficiencies on academic requirements of students and submits the list of applicants to the University academic council for approval and endorsement to the BOR. The BOR approves and confirms the graduation of the students.

Once the list of deficiencies is received by the campus registrar, the students are informed by giving them their corresponding deficiencies and have them sign on the sheet attesting that they are informed about it. A deadline for compliance of said deficiencies is set and the concerned students are informed. Similarly, said schedules are posted on bulletin boards for information dissemination. The advisers and department heads are likewise informed so that they can follow-up their students. Updates on the compliance of the students are likewise posted on bulletin boards;

OUTCOMES

Present a comparison of students’ who can graduate on time with the total number of student enrollees.

ENROLMENT DATA OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY

PARAMETER F – ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION SYSTEM-INPUTS-AND PROCEDURES

Present and/or cite policies on substitution or special arrangements whenever a faculty is on leave or on official business/time;

The faculty member accomplishes a request for remedial class on time missed when on leave or on official business. The Department Head checks on the validity of the request, sees to it that the faculty and students are available; a classroom too is available for them to use, then recommends to the Director for approval. The Director approves and the faculty member implements the approved remedial class. The HRA then credits the service rendered by the faculty.

Present and/or cite policies on giving awards and/or recognition of faculty and students with outstanding achievements; and

The policy on awards and recognition for faculty members are reflected in the Faculty Manual while that of the students, in the Student Handbook.

Present and/or cite policies on supervision/monitoring and evaluation of faculty performance.

IMPLEMENTATION

Describe the system of supervision of faculty performance.

The campus monitors attendance of faculty members’ attendance not only in their classes but also in campus activities and community activities where presence of the campus is expected. There is also a daily class monitor which checks faculty members’ attendance in class. Faculty class observation with post conference is also done by the department head and the Director. Regular and special meetings are also called by the Director and dialogues with students, faculty and staff members are also done by the Director. At the end of each term, a performance rating is accomplished, submitted and discussed by the faculty member and his immediate superior.

Describe the faculty performance evaluation system.

The faculty performance evaluation is conducted by the chairman on instruction and deliberately with the campus director. After the deliberation, the concern faculty will be notified by the chairman on instruction regarding the result. The chairman will talk to the faculty regarding the strengths and weaknesses observe.

Describe the strategies to recognize students with exemplary performance/achievements

A Recognition and Awards Day is held by the Campus every year to recognize curricular and co–curricular achievements of students as well as Leadership Award. Similarly, scholarship is given to students of the campus based on the existing university policy.

List of recognition/awards given to students with exemplary academic and non-academic performance/achievements.

IMPLEMENTATION

Describe the system of supervision of faculty performance.

The campus monitors attendance of faculty members’ attendance not only in their classes but also in campus activities and community activities where presence of the campus is expected. There is also a daily class monitor which checks faculty members’ attendance in class. Faculty class observation with post conference is also done by the department head and the Director. Regular and special meetings are also called by the Director and dialogues with students, faculty and staff members are also done by the Director. At the end of each term, a performance rating is accomplished, submitted and discussed by the faculty member and his immediate superior.

Describe the faculty performance evaluation system.

The Faculty performance evaluation is conducted by the chairman on instruction and deliberately with the campus director. After the deliberation, the concern faculty will be notified by the chairman on instruction regarding the result. The chairman will talk to the faculty regarding the strengths and weaknesses observe.

Describe the strategies to recognize students with exemplary performance/achievements

A Recognition and Awards Day is held by the Campus every year to recognize curricular and co–curricular achievements of students as well as Leadership Award. Similarly, scholarship is given to students of the campus based on the existing university policy.

List of recognition/awards given to students with exemplary academic and non-academic performance/achievements