In preparation for the upcoming Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) visitation on February 2013, DLSU has resolved to conduct a “mock” PAASCU accreditation last November 12-13. The University invited Lasallians who have experience in evaluating and accrediting different institutions to evaluate the University’s current standing. DLSU President and Chancellor Br. Ricky…
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Assessing DLSU’s exchange programs
In today’s global society, an internationalized University such as DLSU needs to battle pressures to keep its head above the academic competition. As such, DLSU’s exchange programs must cope with the growing demand for study opportunities worldwide. Under the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking system, an international university’s foreign student ratio accounts for five…
Canteens to go under renovation
All canteens inside the University have been scheduled for renovation starting April 2013, and will end on May of the same year. The initiative has been made in response to students calling for cleaner and more student-friendly eating areas inside the campus. Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Services (AVCCS) Josemari S. Calleja explains, “The renovation…
DLSU’S China studies program returns
As China’s worldwide stronghold grows, DLSU’s China Studies course is set to make a timely comeback. In an interview with The LaSallian, International Studies (IS) Department Chair Dr. Julio Teehankee unveils plans for DLSU’s revamped China Studies program. The new China Studies program will be offering an undergraduate and graduate track. The program boasts a…
As a representative body, which aims to serve the student body, the University Student Government (USG) holds activities for personal development, awareness, and social involvement. Activities range from exhibits and seminars to tours and programs designed to address the specific needs of students. Every day, college governments and the different USG offices have activities that…
USG Judiciary undergoes major revamps
The University Student Government (USG) Judiciary has decided to restructure to increase efficiency throughout the branch. The undertaking involves the commission of new ad hoc committees; refining the training and selection of the branch’s members; and enhancing the its presence in the University. The Judiciary decided to overhaul the branch after judiciary officers experienced problems…
Quality education at a cost
De La Salle University (DLSU) has taken it upon itself to be a world-class research university and a university for the poor. But with two competing goals, can the University really balance the need for high tuition fees to fund research projects with the need to make a Lasallian education accessible to the middle and…
Every 10 years or so, the La Salle administration sits down to determine the kind of core curriculum for general education that should be used to better facilitate student learning. In AY 2003-2004, administration implemented the Lasallian curriculum, which focused on the selection of the subjects students would have to take in their stay in…
Last year, the USG constitution was opened for revisions. The reviews and eventual amendments were spearheaded by the Legislative Assembly (LA). However, because much of the LA’s focus was on revisions of the Student Handbook (the current one now bears the revisions), only four resolutions materialized with the addition of five more last term. As…
With less than 6 months to go before the 2013 National and Local Elections, political factions in the Philippines are currently mobilizing their resources and manpower in anticipation of campaign season. Certain political factions, however, are being ruled out of the game, as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) under Comelec Chair Sixto Brillantes Jr. has…