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ARTICLE I

GENERAL INFORMATION

Section 1. Brief History and Statement of Institutional Purpose

The University of Caloocan City is indeed a community-driven teniary educational institution

having started as I community college on July I, 1971, when then Minister of Education, Onofre D.
Corpus, authorized the first-year operation of the proposed Caloocan City Community College. Aimed to
implement the national development goal of the government that promoted the maximum participation
of all people in the attainment and enjoyment of the benefits of growth and provided quality
educational opportunities to its indigent but deserving constituents, Municipal Ordinance No. 1495
appropriated the amount of P23,400.00 therefore.

The next two years of UCC‘s operations became even more fruitful following the approval by the
Minister of Education of the second year of general education course and one-year secretarial course on
June 22, 1972, with P35,100 city budget (Mun. Ord. No. 2020), and the third year opening of Bachelor of
Science in Industrial Education and Bachelor of Science in Business Technology with P36,760 city budget
(Mun. Ord. No. 2140).

On March 25, 1975 Ordinance No. 2295 provided for the charter of the renamed Caloocan City
Polytechnic College defining its purpose as follows: “(a) To develop the Filipino intellect and explore its
manpower potentials; (b) To help promote a continuing welfare as well as improving the standard of
living of the people of Caloocan City. and providing them with meaningful education that is geared
towards the demands of an emerging industrial society, and (c) To help enhance the prestige of the
underprivileged by providing them with low-tuition fee education, the fundamental instrument toward
the improvement of their economic status.”

A fire that gutted the High School PTA Building in 1984 forced the College to move to the nearby
elementary school before transferring to the Sangandaan site. In June 1996, the old buildings in Buena
Park and Camarin were converted into classrooms and became two separate campuses, while Tandang
Sora Annex at 7th avenue started classes in November, 2002, to accommodate the upsurge of students
entering the university.

From an enrollment of 42 in 1971 the College had 3600 in 2000. In June 1996, it offered two (2)
graduate courses Master in Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Arts in Education (MAEd). To
make the college more responsive to the needs of the City’s constituents, government employees with
60 undergraduate units were enrolled as third year students in the special Bachelor in Public
Administration in 1997.
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In the first LET in August 1996, a BEED graduate placed 4th in the national ranking and in 1998 a
24-unit student placed 10th. From then on, the yearly passing percentage of the UCC examinees has
always been above the national mean.

On February 9, 2004, after 33 long years, City Ordinance No. 0375 converted the Caloocan City
Polytechnic College into a full-fledged University known as the University of Caloocan City (UCC).

The rest is history.

Section 2. The University's Guiding Principles

The University is guided by the following principles in the pursuit of academic excellence:

Philosophy

Education is an academic service that nurtures young people and prioritizes common tao to make
then productive members of the community.

Vision

A quality higher educational institution imbued with relevant knowledge, skills and values for the
attainment of community driven, industiy sensitive, environmentally conscious, resilient and globally
competitive academic forces in and for the service of the people.

Mission

To develop a community-driven, industry sensitive, environmentally conscious, globally competitive

and resilient citizenry, and thus become a catalyst of change.

Goals

The University of Caloocan City aims to achieve the following goals:

• To implement programs which are relevant to community development, conscious of nature and
environment, and respectful of cultural differences;

•To attain quality instruction and high level of teaching competency among the faculty members;

•To strengthen linkages between the University and industry partners and professional organizations;

•To determine the opportunities provided by the University to develop students' full potentials, skills
and talents to make them competitive in the labor force;
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•To develop more immersion programs for students that will produce graduates with increased
selfesteem, confidence and resiliency;

•To intensify students’ involvement in both academic and extra-curricular leaderships within the
University and in the local and international spheres;

•To embark on research undertaking that will address areas such as curricular enhancement community
development, environmental consciousness, Industry sensitivity, disaster preparedness and climate
change adaptation and other areas that significantly affect the academe;

•To inculcate values and principles that promote academic excellence, love of country, gender
sensitivity and respect for humanity; and

•To become a catalyst of change.

Objectives

Inspired by its philosophy, mission, vision and goals, the University shall have the following objectives:

•To maintain a periodic evaluation of policies and programs for the hiring and retention personnel to
ensure appointment of highly qualified faculty members;

•To take into account the qualifications and interests of the students in academic and
technical/vocational inclinations and the demands of Caloocan City, the environment and industry, in
the offering of courses;

•To increase partnership with industry that focuses on mutual responsibility and joint efforts to achieve
development goals of Caloocan City in particular and the country in general;

•To immerse students in varied activities and learning experiences where their potentials, skills,

and talents will be developed to make them competitive in the labor force locally and internationally;

•To conduct periodic curricular revision to integrate, improve and standardize courses that would
inculcate among students and graduates self-esteem, confidence and resiliency and ensure academic
excellence;

•To enhance research and development as a cornerstone of university existence by integrating and
applying research findings for the enhancement of curricular programs and the improvement of quality
of life; and

•To provide modern facilities and equipment to enhance the teaching-leaming processes for the
development of both intellect and character of the students.
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Section 3. Core Values and Commitment to Quality Education

Guided by its core values MakaDiyos, Makatao, Makabansa at Makakalikasan, the University
adheres to quality education as part of its mission and aspirations, and shall aspire for academic and
character excellence through the following commitments:

a. A consistent high passing percentage of examinees in the professional licensure and civil semce
examinations.

b. A high employability and acceptability of graduates in various agencies and establishments, and

c. A recognition of academic programs by public and private sectors, both local and international.

Therefore, the University shall endeavor to fulfill academic and character excellence through
institutional planning and strategic management for a better University.

Section 4. Governance of the University

The Governance of the University is vested in the Board of Regents, composed of the City Mayor
as Chairperson, the University President as the Vice Chairperson, the City Superintendent of Schools, the
President/s of the Faculty Club, Alumni Association, Student Council, the Chairman of the Committee on
Education of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, as regular members, the Regional Director of TESDA, a
representative from the Caloocan City F ilipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as ex-
officio members.

The Board appoints its secretary who will also act as the university secretary.

There is also the Academic Council that approves comes of study, rules of discipline, and
requirements for admission, graduation, including conferment of degrees, honors and awards, among
others.

Section 5. Rights and Prerogatives 0f the University

The 1987 Constitution explicitly provides in Article XIV, Sec. 5, Par. 2 that, “academic freedom shall
be enjoyed in all institutions of higher learning.” The University thus protects, promotes and upholds
this constitutional right and all other rights of the students in the pursuit of their goals.

Institutional right, as a feature of academic freedom, is meant among others, to choose its
students based on basic intelligence and moral standards, by requiring entrance examination,
compliance with the standards of deportment, obedience to the rules of discipline, and such other
policies and regulations not contrary to law, morals and public policy.
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The code of conduct as advocated by the University shall be enforced on those who seek
admission to the institution. The University is a public institution with autonomy of a corporate body
where admission is a privilege not necessarily a right, and therefore, may formulate, adopt, enforce
rules and regulations, directives, policies impose terms and conditions, restrictions, and requirements
regarding admission and retention of students.

The UCC possesses and reserves its right to main proprio refuse or deny admission and summarily
discontinue the stay in the University of any student who will be found to be discourteous, disrespectful,
undesirable, and discreditable to the institution.

Section 6. Rights of the Students

Subject to the limitations prescribed by existing laws, rules and regulations, the students of the
UCC shall enjoy the following rights:

a. To receive relevant and quality education conducive to the students’ full development as persons
with dignity;

b. To continue their course up to their graduation, except in cases of academic deficiencies or violation
of University rules and regulations, or any policies, directive, and similar issuances regarding admission,
retention and residency;

c. To receive guidance and counseling other services required under existing law, rules and regulations;

d. To receive diplomas, grades, transfer credentials, and other school records upon compliance with the
university requirements and applicable rules and regulations;

e. To publish a student newspaper and similar publications in accordance with the Jounalism Act and the
university rules and regulations;

f. To exercise free expression of opinions, suggestions, and ideas in all legal channels of communication,
subject to the limitations provided by the Constitution and existing laws;

g. To form, join, and take part in duly approved activities that will foster intellectual, cultural, spiritual,
physical development consistent with the laws, rules and regulations;

h. To be free from involuntary contributions, hazing, sexual harassment, involuntary servitude and
unnecessary pressures from their superiors and peers; and

i. To exercise such other rights subject to the limitations provided by the Constitution, laws, rules and
regulations.

Section 7. Duties and Responsibilities of the Students

In addition to those provided for under existing laws, every student shall abide or perform the following
duties and responsibilities:
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a. To exert his/her utmost to develop his/her full potentials by taking a course suited to his/her abilities
and skills and use them in the service of community;

b. To uphold the integrity of the University, abide by the rules and regulations governing his academic
responsibility, and act without discrimination and prejudices;

c. To help maintain order in the university premises by observing the rules of discipline and exerting
effoxts to attain harmonious relationship with fellow students, the academic staff, and nonteaching
personnel;

d. To participate actively in civic affairs that promote the general welfare and interest of the people,
develop community productivity and attain compassionate and just society;

e. To exercise his/her duties and responsibilities consistent with the rules and regulations of the
University and in accordance with law, morals and public policy;

f. To comply with the rules of admission, attendance, retention, residency and graduation, subject to the
policies promulgated by the University, and

g. To respect, be cognizant and follow the Student Handbook at all times.

Section 8. Rules-Making Power of the University

Notwithstanding, the policies, rules and regulations in this Handbook, the University may, from
time to time, make revisions, in any rules and regulations, policies and directives therein, provided that
the same are warranted or required in the efficient and orderly implementation and administration of
the business affairs, activities, policies and programs of the University.

With this, the University may promulgate, issue, adopt, and implement rules or changes in
policies and programs, provided that such shall be effective only thirty (30) days after due notice of the
same have been adverted to the students, teachers, officials, and other concerned parties.

The University shall observe three-strike rule in the commission of offense or for any violation of
this Code. Any student committing similar offense for three or more times shall warrant the penalty of
dismissal, unless otherwise provided by this code or waived by the President or the Chair of the Board of
Regents.
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ARTICLE II

RULES AND REGULATIONS ON STUDENT DEPORTMENT

Section 1. General Provisions on Student Department

The following are the general rules and regulations on student deportment inside and outside of the
campus:

a. A student who is absent because of illness, accident, and death of an immediate member of the
family, and other justifiable reasons, must obtain admission slip from the Guidance and Counseling
Center immediately upon reporting to school, bringing with him/her a medical certificate, death
certificate of the deceased member of the family and other pertinent documents. The Guidance and
Counseling Center shall stamp the admission Slip as EXCUSED or NOT EXCUSED with remark, as the case
may be.

b. Excused absences are those incurred in attending conferences, seminars, workshops, contest,
programs, and activities authorized by the University or the government.

c. Excuses are for time missed only. School works and academic activities covered during the student’s
absences will have to be made-up or complied with.

d. A student who has incurred three (3) consecutive unexcused absences or 20% accumulated absences
shall be automatically dropped from the subject.

e. Arrival fifteen (15)minutes after a 3-hour class or thirty (30) minutes after a 5-hour class has
commenced is considered tardiness and three (3) tardiness are equivalent to one-day absence.

f. Students should make good use of their time if the faculty member does not come within 30 minutes.
They shall stay in the classroom or library and observe proper decorum.

g. Using power in charging of audio, visual, and other similar devices are prohibited, except for academic
purposes upon the approval of professor. Cellphones should be in silent mode during classes.

h. Students shall not be allowed to leave the room during classes without permission from the
professor.

i. Students must observe proper decorum and respect for others when inside the campus.

j. Students are required to undergo community service either as a requirement of the course or penalty
for violation of this code or existing rules and regulations.
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Section 2. Student’s Code of Conduct

Every student of the University shall be governed by the following code of conduct:

a. He/She is expected to uphold the principles and ideals of the University and to observe a high
standard of conduct, courtesy, and morality while in-and off-campus.

b. He/She is expected to assume full responsibility in achieving utmost order and desirable harmony
with all members of the academic community, as this is basic in the realization of the University mission,
vision, goals and objectives.

c. He/She must wear the prescribed/approved official school uniform, including appropriate shoes,
presentable suit, and be in good grooming when enrolling, transacting business and entering the
University premises.

d. He/She is required to wear the prescribed and approved uniforms everyday with Saturday as a wash
day, including leather shoes during regular classes and rubber shoes during PE and NSTP classes, and
proper haircut for the male (barber’s cut):

•School uniform • PE uniform

• NSTP uniform •ROTC uniform

• Authorized OJT uniform

e. He/She must observe the following prohibitions/restrictions:

Female

*Colored shoes, colored stocking, sandals, slippers and rubber shoes.

*Body piercing accessories on any parts of the body except at ear lobes.

*Excessive Dyed hair

Male
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*Rubber shoes, slippers and sandals.

*Long haircut, excessive dyed, loud color and spiked hair types.

*Earring and body piercing.

Male and Female

*Inappropriate make-up and attire.

Section 3. Student-Teacher Relation Guidelines

The University shall observe the following student-teacher relation guidelines:

a. Every student should recognize that teacher’s first and foremost concern is the interest and welfare of
the students and that there are ethical boundaries in teacher-student relations.

b. Student-teacher relation should be characterized with cordiality, friendliness, and mutual respect at
all times, with due regard on the hierarchal and ethical boundaries and rules between them.

c. Every student should not fraternize with the teacher, lieither should the teacher play favorites, exhibit
extra special attention nor provide special privileges on any student.

d. Every student shall take cognizance of the ethical boundaries and authority involved in the teacher-
student relationship to avoid undue take advantage of, or abuse of position, power or authority, or
exploitation or control on the part of teacher such as but not limited to borrowing/lending money or any
material thing from/to them, selling anything or sending them on personal errands.

e. Every student should act with respect, do what is due him/her, observe honesty and good faith in
dealing with the teacher, who shall be expected to exercise flrmness, consistency and resoluteness in
imposing discipline, with due regard to the principles of compassionate justice, humaneness,
understanding, and charity.

f. Every student should expect fairness, justice, objectivity and equality of teacher at all times,
particularly in giving grades, merits or awards to the students.
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ARTICLE III

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES AND PENALTIES

Section 1. Flag Ceremony Attendance

Students with first period classes every Monday morning are required to attend the Flag Ceremony
as a legal and civic duty of every Filipino citizen. The University, after observing the rudiment of due
process, shall impose the following penalty for this infraction and the above preceding prohibitions:

1St Offense --Warning

2nd Offense --Written reprimand

3rd Offense --One (1) day suspension and 12 hours of community service

Section 2. No ID, No Entry Policy

Every student must have the UCC ID that is validated every enrollment period, and shall wear it
inside the room and school premises at all times. The University strictly observes NO ID, NO ENTRY
Policy, in all Campuses. Hence, any violation thereof shall be meted with any of the following penalty:

1st Offense --Warning

2nd Offense --Written reprimand

3rd Offense --One (1) week suspension and 6 hours of community service

The community service means office, maintenance and other community services as prescribed by
the Oflice of Legal and Student Affairs.

Section 3. Immoral and Obscene Conduct

Students shall be respectful, obedient, and well-disciplined at all times. They should refrain from
using or publishing vulgar language, committing indecent acts and improper conduct that may cause
disturbance to other students, faculty members, staffs and officials of the University, be it actual or in
cyber space (text message, images, video in the intemet). Otherwise, administrative disciplinary case
shall be instituted against them with a penalty of reprimand, suspension or discipline, after appropriate
notice and hearing conducted by the Committee on Discipline.
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Section 4. Loitering, Littering and Committing Unsanitary Acts

Students shall not be allowed to loiter or commit littering, unhygienic and unsanitary acts or
conduct in the campuses/premises. The University, after observing due process, shall impose the
following penalty for violation thereof:

1st Offense --Warning

2nd Offense --Written reprimand

3rd Offense --One (1) week Suspension

Section 5. Libelous, Subversive, and Defamatory Acts

Students shall not write, draw nor engrave libelous, defamatory, subversive words or figures in
blackboards, walls, or any place in the campus premises. The University, after observing due process,
shall impose

the following penalty for violation thereof:

1st Offense --One (1) Week Suspension

2nd offense --Two (2) Weeks Suspension

3rd Offense –Dism issal

Section 6. Theft and Damage of University properties

Students shall not steal nor cause damage to any property of the University. Otherwise, they shall
be meted with the penalty of suspension or dismissal depending on the gravity of the damage caused to
the University properties.

Section 7. Morally Offensive and Defamatory Materials

Students shall not bring in the campus objects, pictures or literature in any form which is morally
offensive or defamatory materials, nor any objects or implements that are potentially dangerous to life
or limb. The University, after observing due process, shall impose the following penalty for violation
thereof:
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1st Offense --Written reprimand

2nd Offense --One (1) week Suspension

3rd Offense --Dismissal

Section 8. Alcohol, Smoking, and Drugs

Students shall not smoke in the premises and bring or take any alcoholic beverages and
prohibited drugs. The University, after observing due process, shall impose the following penalty for
violation thereof:

lst Offense --Suspension for one week

2nd Offense --Dismissal

The same penalties will be imposed to students coming or entering the University premises
under the influence of liquor or drugs. The University shall implement automatic dismissal against any
student who shall be caught possessing and/ or using illegal/prohibited drugs.

Section 9. Habitual Disobedience to Policies, Rules and Regulations

Students shall be punctual in enrolling, securing permit, taking exam, attending classes,
complying with school requirement and complying with appropriate punishment, sanctions and
penalties. The University, after observing due process, shall impose the penalty of warning, reprimand
or suspension against those found guilty of habitual disobedience or disregard of the University policies,
rules and regulations, subject to the application of three-strike rule.

Section 10. Gambling and Lottery

Students shall not engage in gambling, unauthorized lottery and any game of chance for
monetary consideration in the campus. The University, after observing due process, shall impose the
following penalty for violation thereof:

lst Offense --Written Reprimand

2nd Offense --Suspension for one week

3rd Offense --Dismissal

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Section 11. Deadly Weapons and Explosives

Students shall not bring in the premises explosives or deadly weapons or substance of any kind.
The University, after notice and hearing, shall impose the penalty of suspension or dismissal for this
offense, depending on its gravity.

Section 12. Dishonesty, Falsification, Forgery and Cheating

Students shall not commit any form of dishonesty, including but not limited to, (a) forgery, (b)
cheating, (c) perjury or (c) falsification of documents. The University, after complying with the rudiment
of due process, shall impose the penalty of suspension or dismissal for this offense, depending on its
gravity.

Section 13. Obstruction of Entrances and Exits

Students shall not disturb classes or obstruct entrances and exits in the campuses, or prevent
students, faculty members or school authorities from free access to school entrances and exits. The
University, after complying with the rudiments of due process, shall impose the penalty of warning,
suspension or dismissal for violation thereof, depending on its gravity and in view of the three-strike rule
policy.

Section 14. Coercive and Oppresive Act/Conduct

Students shall not be involved in any form of hazing or any activity including but not limited to
coercion, threats and intimidation which may result in actual infliction of harm and physical injury. The
University, after complying with the rudiment of due process, shall impose the penalty of suspension or
dismissal for violation thereof, depending on the gravity of offense.

Section 15. Gross Misconduct and Unauthorized Mass Actions

Students shall not commit any gross misconduct, immorality, assault a teacher or any school or
person in authority, nor engage in unauthorized mass actions, strikes, rallies, boycotting of classes,
compelling others to do the same. The University, after observing due process, shall impose the penalty
of suspension or dismissal for this offense depending on its gravity.

Section 16. Other Improper Acts/Conduct

Students shall not commit any other acts or conduct not included above but are punishable by
existing laws, rules and regulations. The University, after observing due process, shall impose the
penalty of reprimand, suspension or dismissal for violation thereof depending on its gravity.
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This Handbook for Students outlines the standards that University of Caloocan City (UCC) holds
and expects of its students inside and outside the classroom. It provides for the academic and
disciplinary rules that apply to everyone in all UCC campuses. It defines the mission statement of the
University, the students’ rights, duties, privileges, responsibilities and obligations to guide the UCC
community.

True to its charter, the University commits to the policy of total student care and patronage to
Caloocan City's underprivileged youths by providing them with accessible, high quality and scholarly
tertiary education. It recognizes the poor and deserving high school graduates of Caloocan City, through
scholarships, as it envisions to be a locally funded “z’skolar ng bayan ” university awarding free college
education to those who are well-deserving and qualified residents.

The UCC aligns its programs and course offerings not only to provide a meaningful and high quality
education but also to develop resilient and globally competitive students who can ultimately cope with
the demands of the emerging industrial society and be able to help in the improvement of standard of
living and enhancement of human values. Thus, it all student activities are imbued with social, cultural,
literary, artistic, and recreational programs for a better city.

On March 25, 2014, the Board of Regents approved various technical and vocational education,
undergraduate and graduate programs to expand the services of the University of Caloocan City and to
serve wide array of needs in the city and in the entire country perhaps even in the world. The various
technical and vocational education programs thus ensure our compliance with the [(-12 program of the
government, on top of its goal to make UCC a better university for a better city.

Our graduate school envisions the offering of master’s degree with thesis and non-thesis streams.
The non-thesis requires six units more of course works plus an academic research which credited six
units an undertaking smaller in scope than a full thesis which is now credited as twelve units. All these
are intended to enhance the quality of graduate education and expose our graduate students from the
process and rigors of graduate education.

The University complies with vertical integration from undergraduate to graduate programs
consistent with the Commission on Higher Edmanon Memorandum Order No. 36, series of I998 and
CHED Memorandum No. 46 s. 2012 (Policy Standards to Enhance Quality Assurance in the Philippine
Higher Education through an OutcomesBased and Typology-Based QA). CMO No. 46 clearly defines
quality as the alignment and consistency of the learning environment with the institution’s vision,
mission, and goals demonstrated by exceptional learning and service outcomes and the development of
a culture of quality (Sec. 6) and vertical typology as the classification of HEIs according to the three
elements of quality: 1) the alignment and consistency of the learning environment with the institution’s
vision, mission, and goals; 2) demonstration of exceptional learning and service outcomes; and 3) the
development of a culture of quality (Sec. 29).

Finally, this Student Handbook serves as the vehicle for the achievement of the mission and vision
of UCC2020 and beyond. Through this Student Handbook, we can develop common tao and make them
productive members of the community, thus realizing the “Tao ang Una ” principle of governance.