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APOs grapple with inconsistent policies, limited manpower in course crediting

Course crediting, a supposed two-week proccess, is slowed down by a plethora of changes and challenges that APOs continue to grapple with.

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College, batch gov’ts work around bureaucratic structures, processes

Beyond being a student services arm, college and batch governments seek to spark more change by being less buried in paperwork and more involved in making bigger decisions.

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Enforcement of the student dress code beneath the seams

The University is yet to explain why it froze dress code enforcement since in-person classes returned. While some students are concerned, it is a welcome change to many.

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Transition to hybrid setup a ‘learning experience’ for CSO, CSO orgs

It is still a long and rough journey for the Council of Student Organizations as they try to find ways to smoothly operate in hybrid setup.

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OTREAS denies allegations of ‘unfair’ financial handouts

A self-identified whistleblower claims that OTREAS’ selection process for scholarships is biased toward students affiliated with the USG Treasurer’s political party.

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Some profs ‘hesitant’ to move deadlines even with admin order, students say

When the University administration announces the suspension of the submission of academic requirements, students should be able to expect that their deadlines will be moved. But in a few cases, some professors have failed to follow the order, according to their students. Most recently, during the two-week-long health break last January, a Help Desk Announcement…

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Seeking to address complaints, DAAM refines processes and communication with USG units

In response to USG units and organizations’ concerns with their processes, DAAM settles the score regarding their processes.

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Are students overworked? VCA clarifies University workload policy

A Help Desk Announcement from April 27 of last year announced that one academic unit is equivalent to 2.5 hours of workload, while a three-unit course takes up 7.5 hours of synchronous and asynchronous activities per week. Previously, Vice Chancellor for Academics Dr. Robert Roleda explained that this will prevent overworking students and consider the…

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USG unveils its plans, projects for a shortened AY

The new set of University Student Government (USG) leaders have begun work on their plans and initiatives for the current Academic Year (AY) just weeks after they were proclaimed winners of Make-up Elections 2021. With only two terms in office, the electeds are racing against time to actualize their plans of action.  As the learning…

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Suspend online classes post typhoons? Roleda clarifies how admin decides

In the final quarter of 2020, the Philippines faced an onslaught of typhoons that struck different parts of the country, submerging countless homes and leaving many without proper water or electricity for days. In the past, this meant a cancellation of face-to-face classes, but given that classes have shifted online due to the pandemic, schools…