STUDENT DISCIPLINE

The University values proper conduct of students inside and outside the premises of the school. It is important that all students are aware of their rights and privileges as well as their limitations with respect to the rights of other students and personnel of the University. As we are guided by the Student Handbook 2012 Edition, please read in the succeeding pages the New Student Code of Discipline for this will properly guide you during this time of your study. Also, you may avail of our services simply by following some steps.

• Orientation on the New Student Code of Discipline

Students need to be aware of the provisions of the New Student Code of Discipline even though they are mostly at the comfort of their homes. The full context of the policy is presented on the succeeding pages.

• Consultation and Referral

You can send a message to the in-charge of the Student Discipline anytime from Monday to Friday from 8AM-5PM if you want to clarify some issues with regard to the provisions of the code.

• Grievance Assistance

If there are some issues that you wanted to be settled between your fellow students, you may do the following steps:

1. Write a formal complaint letter addressed to the Chancellor

2. Send the letter to the In-charge: Prof. Lester Wilson N. Hufalar

3. Send to his Email Address: lwhufalar@dmmmsu.edu.ph

NEW STUDENT CODE OF DISCIPLINE

BOR Resolution No. 2018-452

INTRODUCTION

When a person registers as a student and is accepted in DMMMSU, a contract is established where he submits himself and agrees to comply with the rules and regulations of the University. Upon his enrollment, he assumes all responsibilities appertaining to his status as a student specifically towards the administration, staff, faculty members and fellow students.

Every student must value and exercise self-discipline to earn due respect from fellow students, staff, faculty members, stakeholders and the administration. He should conduct and present himself in a decent manner and abide with generally accepted norms of behavior at all times. He should observe courtesy and proper decorum in dealing with his fellow students, faculty, personnel and the administration.

ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISION

Section 1. Every student shall obey the laws of the land, the rules and regulations of the institution and the standard of a good society.

Section 2. Every student must be provided a copy of the DMMMSU Student Handbook and be knowledgeable of its contents. This handbook will serve as his constant reference and guidance in his conduct in the University.

ARTICLE II. RULES AND REGULATIONS ON STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

Section 1. The provision of this code shall apply to all bona fide students of the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University.

Section 2. At all times, every student must observe, follow, and abide by all the laws of the land and all policies and regulations adopted by the University. These policies and regulations shall be presented during the orientation program for first year students and transferees.

Section 3. All school personnel are mandated to enforce and supervise overall compliance to the provisions of this Code in their respective areas of responsibility. For the purpose of implementing University policies; rules and regulations and the provision of this Code, the President, Vice Presidents, Chancellors, Directors, Deans, Chairpersons, Faculty Members and Non-Teaching Personnel are deemed persons in authority. SBO officers are also deputized in the implementation through the guidance of their respective advisers.

Section 4. A student under suspension shall not earn any credit during the period of his suspension. As such, he shall be marked absent in all affected classes. He shall not be allowed to join and participate in any student activity, nor he/she shall be permitted to enter the school premises or avail of school facilities

Section 5. A student who shall be found to be pregnant shall be advised to take a leave from her classes until after her childbirth, primarily to save the gestating mother from the stress of school activities for the benefit of the unborn child.

Section 6. A student, even when outside the University premises, shall be subjected to corresponding disciplinary action and penalties under any of the following circumstances:

6.29 Fighting, use of physical force or violence to settle issues, or infliction of physical injuries upon another student, faculty member, non-teaching employee, or stranger whereby the offender/s are students. Provided, that self-defense or defense of relative or stranger or defense of property shall exempt a proper party from punishment

6.30 In case of multiple offenses, the offense which carries the higher/highest penalty shall be imposed.

Section 7. Offenses which violate the accepted norms of conduct and which are not provided for in this code shall be left to higher authorities for appropriate action.

Section 8. Implementation of the sanctions to the offenses shall be done within official school days.

Section. 9. All notice of offenses and punishments shall be duly signed by the implementing authority and the offender. A copy of which shall be furnished to the parents and the SAS Office.

Section 10. The procedure for the redress and settlement of complaints and grievances in the University shall conform to due process of law in order to ensure the highest degree of fairness and justice to all concerned. To the greatest extent, however, all concerned should seek all remedies through counseling, arbitration and amicable settlement of conflicts. In every case, the ultimate aim shall be the restoration of impaired human dignity and, where necessary, restoration of material damages. Sanctions and punishment shall be meted out sparingly, taking into considerations the capacity of individual to learn and profit from their mistakes. (Adopted from Sec. 17. University Disciplinary Measures, CHED Guidelines for SUCs)

ARTICLE III. COMMITTEES AND PROCEEDINGS

Section 1. Student Discipline Committees

The Student Discipline Committees shall be formed at the start of the school year. The designation of all members shall cover a period of one (1) year. In case the student leaders (Governor, Mayor, and Captain) are parties of the case, the rule of succession shall apply.

Preliminary Investigation Committee

Chairman: SAS Head

Members: CSBO Vice Chair

CSBO Adviser

Department Committee (DC)

Chairman: Department Chairperson

Members: Municipal SBO Adviser

Two (2) Student Leaders (The SBO Municipal Mayor and the

Classroom Captain(s) of the student (s) who committed the offense)

College/Institute Committee (Co/I C)

Chairman: Dean/Director

Members: College SBO Adviser

Two (2) Student Leaders (The College Governor and the Classroom Captain(s) of the student (s) who committed the offense)

Campus Committee (CC)

CC shall be formed in all campuses, and it shall be under the General

Supervision of the SAS Head.

Chairman: Campus Student Discipline Coordinator

Members: Two (2) Faculty Members (or a Faculty Member

and a Staff preferably with legal background)

Two (2) student leaders, the CSBO Regional Chairperson and SBO Governor of the student who committed the offense. However, if there are two (2) or more student respondents and they belong to different colleges, their SBO Governors shall become members of the committee

Dean/Institute Director of the student(s) involved.

e) University Committee

Chairman: SAS Director

Members : Heads, Campus Student Discipline Committee

USC President

Section 2. Jurisdiction

All cases involving discipline of students under these rules shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the DC,CoC/IC, CC or UC depending on the degree or circumstances of the offense or the frequency the offense is committed.

2.1 Department

a) Reprimand and/or an offense with a penalty of one-week suspension

b) First offense as applicable

c) Students involved belong to the same department

2.2 College/Institute Committee

a) Reprimand and/or an offense with a penalty of one-week suspension

b) First Offense as applicable

c) Students involved belong to different departments in the College/Institute

2.3 Campus Committee

a) Offenses with a penalty of more than one-week suspension

b) 2nd, 3rd offenses

c) Special cases

d) Students involved belong to different Colleges/Institutes

2.4 University Committee

a) Student(s) involved belong to different campuses.

b) The findings and recommendations of this Committee will be forwarded to the University President for appropriate action.

Section 3. Filing of Charges

a) All complaints and violations involving discipline of students shall be filed in writing at the Office of the Chancellor through Student Affairs and Services (SAS).

b) The SAS Head shall notify the student concerned of the complaint filed against him/her, providing a copy of the same with specific instruction to submit a written reply within 72 hours or three (3) days upon receipt thereof. If the third day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the same shall be submitted the next immediate school day.

c) The SAS Head notifies the Preliminary Investigation Committee (PIC) to evaluate the merits of the written complaints or reported violations. If necessary, or upon the request of the student/s being complained of, the Committee may summon both parties for possible mediation.

d) The report of the Committee shall be submitted to the Office of the Chancellor within 2 days. Should a probable cause exist, the PIC recommends that a formal charge be issued by the Chancellor. Otherwise, the case shall be dismissed.

e) The Chancellor shall notify the student of the formal charge filed against him/her, providing a copy of the same with specific instruction to submit a written reply within 72 hours or three (3) days upon receipt thereof.

f) The Chancellor shall then refer the matter to the Committee with appropriate jurisdiction.

Section 4. Admission of Guilt

If the respondent admits his guilt, the Committee recommends the corresponding penalty to the Chancellor who implements the decision. However, the Chancellor or the President as the case may be, has the authority to amend, modify or nullify the penalty as recommended.

Section 5 . Trial

If the respondent does not admit his guilt, trial of the case by either the DC/Co/I C/CC/ UC shall commence. The DC/Co/I C shall resolve the case in three (3) days and the CC/UC in five (5) days after receipt of the written answer by the Committee Chairperson.

Summary Procedure. This scheme is being followed to expedite the resolution of cases without sacrificing due process as provided by the law wherein notice and hearing are afforded to both parties. Recommended penalties by the Student Discipline Committee shall be implemented by the Chancellor, although the latter is authorized to modify the penalty before its implementation.

Section 6. Finality of Decision

The penalty of suspension not exceeding 30 calendar days is non-appealable and shall immediately become final and executory.

Section 7. Appeal

Only cases of dismissal from the University or suspension for more than 30 calendar days may be given cognizance for reconsideration or appeal. All pleadings to this effect shall be filed with the Office of the President within 15 days from receipt of the decision. Otherwise, the decision becomes final and executory.