Rules and Regulation:
Section 1. Basis of Discipline – Students shall at all time observe the laws of land and the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Section 2. Disciplinary proceedings shall be instituted only for conduct prohibited by law or by the rules and regulations promulgated by duly constituted authority of the Institute. The fact that the misconduct has been committed outside of the Institute premises shall constitute no defense if it involves his status as student or affect the good name or reputation of the Institute.
Section 3. Specific Misconduct – A student shall be subject to disciplinary action for any of the following acts:
a. Any form of cheating in examination or any act of dishonesty in relation to his studies.
b. Carrying or possession within the Institute premises any firearm, knife, with blade longer than 2 ½ inches, or any dangerous or deadly weapon provided that this shall not apply to one who shall possess the same in connection within his studies and who has a permit from the Director of the Institute;
c. Unauthorized possession of and/or drinking alcoholic beverages within the academic building and the immediate premises thereof, or drunken behavior within the Institute premises;
d. Unauthorized or illegal possession or use of prohibited drugs or chemicals, such as shabu, LSD, marijuana, heroin, rugby or opiates and hallucinogenic drugs or substance in any form within the Institute premises; or the possession or any regulated drug without the proper prescription;
e. Gambling within the Institute premises;
f. Gross and deliberate discourtesy to any Institute official, faculty member, person in authority or their agents;
g. Creating within the Institute premised disorder, tumult, breach of peace or serious disturbance;
h. Intentionally making a false statement of any material fact, or practicing or attempting to practice any deception or fraud in connection with his admission or registration in or graduation from the Institute;
i. Violation of any established school policy or regulation, like but not limited to the wearing of the school uniform;
j. Acts of vandalism;
k. Smoking within the premises.
Section 4. Rights of Respondents – Each respondent shall enjoy the following rights:
a. Not to be subjected to any disciplinary penalty except upon due process of law;
b. To be convicted only on the basis of substantial evidence, the burden of proof being with the persons bringing the charge;
c. To be convicted only on evidence introduced at the proceedings or of which the respondent has been properly apprised;
d. Pending final decision on any charge to enjoy all his rights and privileges as a student, except to secure clearance from the Institute, subject to the power of the Director to order the preventive suspension of the respondent for not more than fifteen (15) days where suspension is necessary to maintain the security of the Insitute;
e. To defend himself personally, or by counsel or representative of his own choice. If the respondent should desire but is unable to secure the services of a counsel he should manifest that fact two (2) days before the date of the hearing and request the investigating committee to designate counsel for him from among the members of the Institute’s constituency.
Section 5. Sanctions
a. Disciplinary actions in their descending order may take the form of expulsion, withholding of graduation and other privileges, suspension from the Institute, exclusion from any class, reprimand, expression of apology, or warning. The gravity of the offense committed and the circumstances attending its commission shall determine the nature of the disciplinary action or penalty to be imposed.
b. The Director may impose the penalty of suspension for a period not exceeding one calendar year. If he deems suspension for a longer period or expulsion is warranted he shall refer the case to the Board of Trustees for final decision. An appeal may be made to the Board of within five (5) days from notice.
c. Any disciplinary action taken against a student shall be reported to his parents or guardian.
d. Refusal to submit to the jurisdiction of the Institute by any student not enrolled at the time the charge against him is filed shall prejudice his future enrollment in the Institute. In case of subsequent enrollment of the student shall stand trial for the charge against him.
Section 2. Disciplinary proceedings shall be instituted only for conduct prohibited by law or by the rules and regulations promulgated by duly constituted authority of the Institute. The fact that the misconduct has been committed outside of the Institute premises shall constitute no defense if it involves his status as student or affect the good name or reputation of the Institute.
Section 3. Specific Misconduct – A student shall be subject to disciplinary action for any of the following acts:
a. Any form of cheating in examination or any act of dishonesty in relation to his studies.
b. Carrying or possession within the Institute premises any firearm, knife, with blade longer than 2 ½ inches, or any dangerous or deadly weapon provided that this shall not apply to one who shall possess the same in connection within his studies and who has a permit from the Director of the Institute;
c. Unauthorized possession of and/or drinking alcoholic beverages within the academic building and the immediate premises thereof, or drunken behavior within the Institute premises;
d. Unauthorized or illegal possession or use of prohibited drugs or chemicals, such as shabu, LSD, marijuana, heroin, rugby or opiates and hallucinogenic drugs or substance in any form within the Institute premises; or the possession or any regulated drug without the proper prescription;
e. Gambling within the Institute premises;
f. Gross and deliberate discourtesy to any Institute official, faculty member, person in authority or their agents;
g. Creating within the Institute premised disorder, tumult, breach of peace or serious disturbance;
h. Intentionally making a false statement of any material fact, or practicing or attempting to practice any deception or fraud in connection with his admission or registration in or graduation from the Institute;
i. Violation of any established school policy or regulation, like but not limited to the wearing of the school uniform;
j. Acts of vandalism;
k. Smoking within the premises.
Section 4. Rights of Respondents – Each respondent shall enjoy the following rights:
a. Not to be subjected to any disciplinary penalty except upon due process of law;
b. To be convicted only on the basis of substantial evidence, the burden of proof being with the persons bringing the charge;
c. To be convicted only on evidence introduced at the proceedings or of which the respondent has been properly apprised;
d. Pending final decision on any charge to enjoy all his rights and privileges as a student, except to secure clearance from the Institute, subject to the power of the Director to order the preventive suspension of the respondent for not more than fifteen (15) days where suspension is necessary to maintain the security of the Insitute;
e. To defend himself personally, or by counsel or representative of his own choice. If the respondent should desire but is unable to secure the services of a counsel he should manifest that fact two (2) days before the date of the hearing and request the investigating committee to designate counsel for him from among the members of the Institute’s constituency.
Section 5. Sanctions
a. Disciplinary actions in their descending order may take the form of expulsion, withholding of graduation and other privileges, suspension from the Institute, exclusion from any class, reprimand, expression of apology, or warning. The gravity of the offense committed and the circumstances attending its commission shall determine the nature of the disciplinary action or penalty to be imposed.
b. The Director may impose the penalty of suspension for a period not exceeding one calendar year. If he deems suspension for a longer period or expulsion is warranted he shall refer the case to the Board of Trustees for final decision. An appeal may be made to the Board of within five (5) days from notice.
c. Any disciplinary action taken against a student shall be reported to his parents or guardian.
d. Refusal to submit to the jurisdiction of the Institute by any student not enrolled at the time the charge against him is filed shall prejudice his future enrollment in the Institute. In case of subsequent enrollment of the student shall stand trial for the charge against him.
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