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To gain student insights for the purpose of the ongoing student handbook revisions, an open forum on the dress code policies was held today, July 3 at the Tereso Lara Seminar Room. The forum was the latest proceeding in a series of fora conducted by the University Student Government’s (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA) together with the Office of the Vice President for Internal Affairs.
Various ways to improve the implementation of the policy were suggested by members of the student body present.
Meg Yunson (II, BS-BIO) kickstarted the discussion by claiming that cross dressing should be allowed for as long as the student follows the dress code of the opposite gender. Yunson also mentioned the issue of the inconsistency of security guards in enforcing the policy. Finally, Yunson also questioned the need for a dress code by stating that a student’s performance in class is more important.
Following Yunson, other students brought up their opinions on the current dress code policy stipulated in the student handbook. One participant brought up that a professor believes the dress code keeps up with the branding of the University while another participant stated that slippers should be allowed during the rainy season so that students could be comfortable going into class.
The latest fashion trends were also mentioned as to why the said policy should continue to be amended in light of the handbook revisions set to be done this year. Also, the concern regarding students wearing the official PE uniform inside buildings apart from the Razon Sports Center was expressed.
The corporate clothing policy employed at the DLSU – Science and Technology Complex was also discussed when one student pointed out that not all graduates end up in the corporate world.
Further information gathering projects shall be done by the LA and the USG in general in order to create better proposals to the administration for the current student handbook revisions. After gathering information from the student body, the LA will process, discuss, and consolidate the proposals. The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs has set July 26 as the deadline for sending proposals for the handbook revisions.
7 replies on “Concerns about the dress code raised during USG open forum”
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#DressinwhatevermakesYOUcomfortable
I believe that a person may crave attention but never lecherous or uneven treatment. But, let me say this: knowing how to dress classily instead of sluttily (or for that matter, cross-dressing) goes a long way in creating a good first impression in your future career.
It’s near-sighted to think of a dress code as a restriction on your freedom. On the contrary it’s training that will help you expand your career choices later on. You might think that society is unfair by judging people based on looks, but until we develop telepathic devices, it’s the only way to make a first impression.
And let’s be clear–I have nothing against revealing dresses or cross-dressing. But these must be done in the right place. You can wear your slitted micro-mini in the mall for all I care–whether you’re male or female. But when you’re in a place that’s preparing you for how to present yourself in the workplace, suck it up.
You don’t have to be here anyway. College is optional.
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