TABLE OF CONTENTS | Title Page No. ARTICLE| Basis of Conduct and Discipline 1 ARTICLE Il Applicability 2 ARTICLE It Definitions 2 ARTICLE IV Guidelines for Students and Registered Student Organizations 6 Section IV.1: Acts of Misconduct and Corrective Measures for Students ‘ ‘Section IV.1.1: Intellectual Dishonesty 4 Section IV.1.2: Fraud 7 Section IV.1.3: Ham 10 Section IV.1.3.1: Harm to Persons 10 Section IV.1.3.2: Damage to Property 14 Section IV.1.4: Other Inappropriate Behavior 15 Section IV.1.5: Violation of Policies on the Use of IT Resources 7 Section IV.2: Acts of Misconduct and Corrective Measures for Registered Student Organizations 7 Section 1V.2.1: Fraud 7 Harm 18 1: Herm to Persons 18 Section IV.2.2.2: Damage to Property 19 Section IV.2.3: Any other form of misconduct 20 Section 1V.3: Prescription 2 Section V: Procedure 20 Section V.1: Disciplinary Bodies 2 Section V.1.1: The Student Disciplinary Council 21 Section V.1.1.1: Composition of the Student Disciplinary Council 21 Section V.1.1.2: Jurisdiction and Functions of the Student Disciplinary Council 21 Section V.1.2: The College Disciplinary Committee 23 Section V.1.2.1: Composition of the College Disciplinary Committee 23 | Section V.1.2.2: Jurisdiction and Functions of the College | Disciplinary Committee 24 Section V.1.3: The Inter-College Disciplinary Committee 24 Section V.1.3.1: Composition of the Inter-College Disciplinary Committee 25 Section V.1.3.2: Jurisciction and Functions of the nter-College Disciolinary Committee 25 Section V.1.4: Compensation 25 Section V.2: Procedure for Cases involving Intellectual Dishonesty 25 Section V.2.1: How Commenced 25 "2a12 CDE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UF BLIMAN cs opproved wihamencmaens by he Son of Regens ai 292% eating on 20 no 2014 ord conned ots 130 Meena on 2 September 2014; cx ecormended by tne UF Dimon Uren Comets 13" soe Mocking on 10 Ceserber 2072 | Action of the Board of Regents at its AB AWMceting on ‘Action cf the Board of | atite Boleftsecting on £8 SE) Nh mi Litt TA! AS Secretary of the University — and of the Board of Regents CONFIRMATION ul SAS | ~ ‘Secretary of the University ~ and of the Board of Regents aSection V.2.2: Parties 2% Section V.2.3: Representation of parties and right to counsel 26 Section V.2.4: Constitution of the College Disciplinary Committee (CDC) cor the inter-College Disciplinary Committee (ICDC) 26 Section V.2.5: Proceedings 26 Section V.2.6: Summons 27 Section V.2,7; Answer 27 Section V.2.8: Appearances and Participation During Hearings 27 Section V.2,9: Notice of Hearing 28 Section V.2.10: Preliminary Meeting 28 Section V.2.11: Hearings 28 Section V.2.1 DC or ICDC Report 2 Section V.2.13: Dean's Action 2 Section V.2.14: Service of the Dean's Action 2 Section V.2.15: Appeal 2 Section V.2.16: Finality and Enforcement of the Dean's Action 29 Section V.2.17: Implementation of Corrective Measures Involving Suspension 30 Section V.3: Procedure for other acts of Misconduct 30 Section V.3.1: How Commenced wn Section V.3.2: Parties 30 Section V.3.3: Representation and Right to Counsel 30 Section V.3.4: Determination of Jurisdiction and Probable Cause 31 Section V.3.4.1: Jurisdiction of the College Dean 31 Section V.3.4.2: Jurisdiction of the Student Disciplinary Council 3) Section V.3.5: Procedure to be followed by the College Dean 31 Section V.3.5.1: Alternative Dispute Resolution 31 Section V.3.5.2: College Disciplinary Committee 32 Section V.3.6: Procedure to be followed the Student Disciplinary Council 32 Section V.3.6.1: Jurisdiction of the SDC Chair 32 Section V.3.6.2: Procedure before the SDC Chair 32 Section V.3.6.3: Constitution of the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee 32 Section V.3.6.4: Proceedings 32 Section V.3.6.5: Summons 33 Section V.3.6.6: Answer 34 Section V.3.6.7: Appearances 34 Section V.3.68: Notices 34 Section V.3.6.9: Preliminary Meeting 35 Section 6.10: Duration of Hearing 35 Section V.36.11: SOC Decision 35 Section V.3.6.12: Service of Decision 36 Section V.3.6.1 ppeal 3% Section V.3.6.1. ity and enforcement of the decision 36 Section V.3.6.15: Implementation of Corrective Measures Involving Suspension 3% Section V.4: Procedure for Misconduct of Registered Student Organizations 7 Section V.4.1: How Commenced 7 Section V.4.2: Parties 7 *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents at its 1298 Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed ct Ils 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014: as recommended by the UP Dilman Universily Council otis 125” Special Meeting on 10 December 2012.Section V.4.3: Determination of Jurisdiction and Probable Cause Section V.4.3.1: Jurisdiction of the College Dean Section V.4.3.2: Jurisdiction of the Office of Student Activities and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Section V.4.4; Procedure to be followed by the College Dean Section V.4.4.1: Altemative Dispute Resolution Section V.4.4.2: College Discipiinaty Committee Section V.4.5: Procedure to be followed by the College Disciplinary Committee Section V.4.5.1: Summons Section V.4.5.2: Answer Section V.4.5.3: Appearances Section V.4.5.4: Notices Section V.4.5.5: Preliminary Meeting Section V.4.5.6: Duration of Hearing Section V.4.5.7: CDC Decision Dean's Action : Service of Decision Section V.4.6: Procedure to be followed by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and the Office of Student Activities Section V.4.6.1: Procedure before the OSA Head Section V.4.6.2: Procedure before the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee Section V.4.6.2.1: Summons Section V.4.6.2.2: Answer Section V.4.6.2.3: Appearances | Section V.4.6.2.4: Preliminary Meeting Section V.4.6.2.5: Duration of Hearing Section V.4.6.2.6: Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee Decision Section V.4.6.2.7: Service of Decision Section V.5: Rights of Respondents Section V.6: Preventive Suspension Section 7: Records ARTICLE VI General Provisions Section V1.1: Effectivity Section V1.2: Separablity Clause Section V3: Amendment Clause Section Vi.4: Repealing Clouse Section VIS: Transition Clause Section Vi.6: Review eg 888 888s 4) 4) 4 4 aq 42 42 42 a 4 46 46 a7 a7 47 2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents ats 1296" ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed at Its 13012 Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Diliman Universly Counct at Il 125” Special Meeting on 10 December 2012.‘APPENDICES Appendix A | |. Acts of Misconduct of Students ‘A. Serious 48 B. Less Serious 50, Il. Acts of Misconduct of Registered Student Organizations A. Serious 50, B. Less Serious 51 ‘Appendix B Corrective Measures 52 Additional Corrective Measures 52 FLOWCHARTS Flowchart A: Procedure for Cases Involving Intellectual Dishonesty 53 Flowchart B: Procedure for Other Acts of Misconduct S7 Flowchart C: Procedure for Misconduct of registered student organizations 62 *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as cpproved with amendments by the Board of Regents atts 1298" Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed at its 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Diliman University Council at its 125 Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. iv2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN as |. Basis of Conduct and Discipline The University of the Philippines Diliman promulgates these rules to cultivate values and encourage virtues that make the Filipino proud. These values aim to strengthen character and nurture a. community of scholars by upholding honor and inspiiga excellence, which mark and distinguish UP education. | Ideally, while virtue cannot be legislated, the character that may be strengthened has dimensions of concem for others, a degree of selflessness, the pursuit of leaning and wisdom, a sense of justice and fairness, the courage to stand for moral principles, and the encouragement of an environment where persons can flourish. | The University respects and upholds the students’ right of ossociation. The Univetsity supports student organizations and activities as initiatives of students to show their capacity for autonomous governance and leadership. It recognizes and promotes this training as preparation for theirrole in the governance of our nation with accolntability, humilily and love of country. This Code is neither intended to restrict nor unnecessarily limit student activities but rather to provide the institutional parameters within which student activities can flourish. Certain primary institutional or social benefits are generated by the due observation of these parameters, among which are conviviality and security, the promotion of valuable initiatives, social cooperation and collective welfare. Je University has exclusive jurisdiction over matters of student misconduct, The University has the right to define standards and norms of proper conduct of students, and therefore considers departures from said standards as acts of misconduct and as Violations of this Code. | The University prescribes the procedure for cases of student discipline, duly recognizing the rights of students to due process. The disciplinary proceedings are administrative in nature, not open to the public, and the Rules of Court shall not ‘apply. | The faculty has the right to define standards of intellectual honesty on students, and exact norms of academic scholarship. The faculty considers acts of intellectual Gishonesty as violations of academic integrity. 2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as opproved with amendments by the Board of Regents a ts 1298" ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed at its 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Diliman Unverty Caunal sts 12 Special Meeting on 10 Decora 2012, | Page 1 of 67Article Il. Applicability This Code shall apply to UP Diliman and all its programs. Article Ill. Definitions For purposes of this Code, the following terms shall be defined thus: 1. Academic activity -any activity that involves academics such as, but not limited to, classes, tutorials, seminars, conferences, lectures, examinations, fulfilment of academic requirements and others. 2. Academic year -as determined by the University. 3. Actual damages -as defined by law. 4, Admonition/reprimand -a written or oral, formal reproof. 5. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) ~any process to amicably settle a dispute involving less serious misconduct by which the dispute is resolved by the parties themselves with the assistance of a neutral third party, which includes mediation and conciliation. 6. Apology -a signed and accepted written expression of contrition or remorse for wrong done 7. Clearance —a written certification from the University that the student is cleared of all accountabilities. 8. College ail cademic units such as but not limited to College, School, Institute, Center or Program. 9. Community service -any rehabilitative activity as provided by the disciplinary ‘authority designed to provide for the public good in keeping with the overall goals of the community, and agreed upon by the disciplinary authority and the Tespondent/s, provided that it should not displace regular employees, supplant ‘employment opportunities ordinarily available, or impair contracts for services. Formula to convert suspension to community service: Using fifteen (15) units as the minimum full load, fifteen (15) hours per week of community service will be deemed equivalent to a suspension of one (1) week. For example, a two-week suspension may be converted into thirty (30) hours of community service. Community service may be rendered within a period that is *2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents ofits 1298" ‘Meeting on 20 June 2014 and confirmed at its 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014: 0s racommended by the UP Dillman University Counc at Its 125% Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 2 of 67not more than two (2) times the length of the suspension. ‘Suspension | Equivalent in community | Maximum perlod of service implementation T week 15 hours 2 weeks ‘I month, 60 hours. 2 months | Tsemester [15 hours/week 2 continuous | throughout the semester_|semesters ‘Only corrective measures of one-semester suspension or less may be converted to community service. However, in cases of intellectual dishonesty, fraud and harm to persons, community service does not apply. 10. Day, week, month, year -"It shall be understood that years are of three hundred sixty-five days each; months, of thirty days; days, of twenty-four hours; and nights, from sunset to sunrise. If months are designated by their name, they shall be computed by the number of days which they respectively have. In computing a Period, the first day shall be excluded, and the last day includes 11, Expulsion -permanent disqualification from attendance in the University of the Philippines Diliman. 12, Fraud -deliberately making a false statement and practicing any deception for financial or personal gain. 13, Gambling ~any activity that involves wagering of money or something of material value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods, without prejudice to fund- raising activities by student organizations expressly allowed by the University, such as bingo and raffle. 14, Hearing -an opportunity for the parties to be heard. 15, Intellectual dishonesty ~ony fraudulent act performed by a student to achieve academic advantage or gain for oneself or others, including but not limited to: . Plagiarism, defined as “the appropriation of another person's ideas, processes, results or words without giving appropriate credit"? ' Adopted from the New Civil Code (NCC} 2 Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy, National Academy of Sciences, National ‘Academy of Engineering, Inslitute of Medicine. "Research Misconduct." On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research: Third Ecition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2009, p. 15. *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as opproved with amendments by the Boord of Regents ot Is 1298 Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confimed at is 1201+ Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Diliman University Council at iis 125% Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 3 of 67b. Fabrication, defined as “making up data or results”; falsification, or “manipulating research materials, equisment, or processes or changing or ‘omitting data or results such that the research is not accurately represented in the research record”: distortion and/or destruction of data; ¢. Copying or providing the means or accessing means to copy exam ‘answers, homework, projects, laboratory experiments, term papers, etc.; possession and/or use of cheat devices during an examination; allowing ‘another person to take an examination in one's name, and/or impersonating another student or allowing someone to impersonate oneseff in an academic activity; and manipulating a corrected exat paper; d, Submission of the same work in two or more courses without the instructors’ consent; and e. Other acts analogous to a, b, ¢, and/or d. 16. Intellectual Property -as defined by the University Intellectual Property Rights Policy. 17, Official Report -includes any report duly submitted in writing to any proper authority in the University by a faculty member, member of the University security force, any officer of a college or unit, or any officer of the University administration, 18, Reparation -appropriate compensation to the aggrieved party for damage and/or loss. 19, Registered student organization -c group of students officially registered by the University or College. 20, Restitution -return of property to reverse unjust enrichment. 2. Retention ~continuing status as student of the University by satisfying retention requirements such as good academic standing or retention grades. 22, Rules of Court -the rules promulgated by the Supreme Court which apply to judicial proceedings. 30n Being a Scientist, p. 15. “On Being a Scientist, p. 15. 2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents ai ts 1278 ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 Gnd confirmed at its 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Dilenan University Council at its 125% Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. | Page 4 of 6723. Semester ~academic period as determined by the University. 24, Student ~any individual admitted to and registered in a degree or non-degree program, or cross-tegistered in any course of the University on a regular or part- time basis, including one who is officially on leave of absence; and who has not yet been separated from the University formally through either transfer, graduation, honorable or dishonorable cismissal, expulsion or expiration of the Period allowed for maximum residence, at the time of the commission of the misconduct, regardless of whether or not he/she is enrolled in any unit of the University at the time of the filing of the charge or during the pendency of the disciplinary proceedings against her/him. 25. Suspension ~on involuntary, temporary leave from the University wherein a1 student may not be allowed fo enroll and shall not: a. b. 9. attend classes and academic activities; use campus facilities, including but not limited to athletic facilities, libraries and computer laboratories, except dormitories for dormitory residents under suspension for less than one (1) semester; enter academic buildings and their premises; participate in student activities within University premises; hold jobs in the University: take exams; and avail of any other privilege attendant to being a UP student. | 26, Tambayan - a space within the University which the members of a registered student organization officially occupy for a specified period in order to conduct organization activities. 27, University Official -for purposes of this Code, includes all University employees, such as teaching and non-teaching staff, regular and contractual, and independent contractors 28, University premises - as defined by the University's certificates of title, including those of the UP Extension Program in Pampanga. All terms, unless specifically defined, should be understood in their ordinary, meaning, not inconsistent with other e: ing University rules and regulations. *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents ats 1296" ‘Meeting on 20 June 2014 and confirmed at its 1301# Meeling on 29 September 2014; as recommended by tne UP Dliman Universly Council at its 1259 Speciol Meeting on 10 December 2012 Page § of 67Article IV. Guidelines for Students and Registered Student Organizations The University encourages students to engage in activities that help them flourish as individuals and as groups. Students and student organizations may not be subjected to any disciplinary proceeding except as provided in this Code. Section IV.1. Acts of Misconduct and Corrective Measures for Students ‘Acts of Misconduct (See Appendix A] Corrective Measures (See Appendix B.) Section IV.1.1. Intellectual Dishonesty ‘Commiffing any form of intellectual dishonesty such as, but not limited to, IV.1.1.a. Plagiarism; 1. For the first violation, suspension for a minimum of one (1) semester, to expulsion; . For the second violation, expulsion, IV.1.1.b. Fabrication, falsification, distortion and/or destruction of data; 1. For the fist violation, suspension fora minimum of one (1) semester, to expulsion; . For the second violation, expulsion. IV.1.1.¢. Copying or providing the means ‘or accessing means to copy exam answers, homework, projects, laboratory experiments, term papers, etc.; possession} and/or use of cheat devices during an examination: allowing another person to take an examination in one’s name, and/or impersonating another student or allowing someone to impersonate oneself in an academic activity; and manipulating a corrected exam paper For the first violation, suspension for a minimum of two (2) months, to expulsion;| 2. For the second violation, expulsion, IV.1.1.d, Submission of the same work in two or more courses without the instructors’ consent; For the first violation, suspension for a minimum of one (1) month, to two (2) years; . For the second violation, expulsion, W.1.].¢, Other acts analogous to 0, b,c, and/or d. ‘or the second violation, expulsio’ . For the first violation, suspension for a minimum of one (1) month, to expulsion; 2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents a its 1296" ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confimed at its 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Diliman University CounciLat Ils 125% Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Poge 6 of 67Additional corrective measures for all acts of intellectual dishonesty: * withdrawal of degree * withdrawal of honors * disqualification from graduation wth honors * cancellation of registration © withdrawal of IT privileges as defined by the current policies on IT uses and resources of the University.® Section IV.1.2. Fraud Making @ false statement and practicing any deception IV.1.2.a. In connection with admission to the University: The admission to the University of any student found to have committed the misconduct defined in Article VI Section 1.2.0 shall be declared by the University Registrar to be null and void: s/he shall be permanently barred from admission, WV.1.2b. In connection with registration in the University: 1. For the fist violation, suspension for one (1) semester to expulsion; 2. For the second violation, expulsion. Possible adgitional corrective measures: * cancellation of registration in the course/s for which the fraudulent act was committed no refund of tuition and other fees disqualification from graduation with honors * withdrawal of degree 5 See the Approved Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Information Technology (IT) Resources of the UP System approved by the Bord of Regent on | February 2002 posted mn he wabste ofthe Universty (ntip:/Awww.up.edu.ph) ). and other documents. "2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents at its 1298" Meeting on 30 Jur Univesity Counc! 2014 ond confimed als 1301 Meeting on 29Seplember 2014; os ecommended by he UP Oman ils 125% Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. rage 7 of 671V.1.2.c. In connection with retention in 1. For the first violation, suspension for one the University; (1) semester to expulsion; Possible additional corrective measures: * cancellation of registration for the course/s for which the fraudulent act} was committed * no refund of tuition and other fees * disqualification from graduation with honors * withdrawal of degree upon recommendation of disciplinar bod 1V.1.2.d. in connection with graduation | Exou’sion. from the University; 2. For the second violation, 7 The degree granted to any student found fo have committed the misconduct defined in Article VI Section 1.2.d shall be recommended to the Board of Regents (BOR) for withdrawal. 1V.1.2.6. In connection with application 1. For the first violation to and/or receiving any scholarship or * suspension for a minimum of one grant funded or managed by the semester to expulsion; University and its affiictted institutions; * payment of the difference between the re-assessed amount and the amount that was paid by the student; © orreimbursement of the full cost of the grant, its processing, plus interest; and * disqualification from graduation with honors. Possible additional corrective measu permanent disqualification from all scholarships or grants funded or managed by the University and its afflicted institutions. 2. For the second violation, expulsion; payment of the difference between the fe-assessed amount and the amount *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Soard of Regents al its 1276" Meeting 0 30 June 2014 and confirmed at ils 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP biiman Univers Councl ot is 125m Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 8 of 67that was paid by the student; and/or reimbursement of the full cost of the grant, its processing, plus interest. WV.1.2£. In connection with stealing/malversation/misuse of funds collected in connection with student activities; 1. For the first violation * suspension for a minimum of one semester fo expulsion; | restitution, or the retum of the funds to the rightful owner; reparation, or compensation to the aggrieved party for damage or loss; and disqualification from graduation with honors. Provided, that if the misconduct is committed by two (2) or more persons ‘acting in concert, the corrective measure of suspension shall be for a minimum of * Expulsion; ‘one year to expulsion. Restitution, or the retum of the thoes fo the rightful owner; and | Reparation, or compensation to the aggrieved party for damage a loss. 2. For the second violation IV.1.2.g. In connection with registration of student organizations; ~ For the fist violation, suspension of student/s responsible for a minimum of cone (1) semester; For the second violation, one (1) academic year. 3. For the third violation, expulsion. Possible additional corrective measure: \disqualification from graduation with honors. *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, os approved with amendments by the Board of Regents at its 1296 ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 ond contimed at is 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Dilman Univesity Councl at ils 125 Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 9 of 67IV.1.2h. In connection with the use of University faciities by, or in the name of, student organizations; 1. For the fist violation, suspension of officers and students who applied for the use of the University facilities under the name of the organization for a minimum of one (1) semester; they shail be solidatily liable for the payment of the actual cost of use of the facility; | 2. For the second violation, suspension of one (1) academic year. 3. For the third violation, expulsion. Possible additional corrective measure: disqualification from graduation with honors. 1V.1.2.. In connection with the use of intellectual property of the University, which results in gain, material or otherwise. 1. For the first violation, suspension for a minimum of one (1) semester, to expukion; 2. For the second violation, expulsion. Possible additional corrective measure: disqualification from graduation with, honors. Section 1V.1.3. Harm Section IV.1.3.1. Harm to Persons +2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, os approved with amendments by the Board of Regents atts 1298 -Meoling on 39 June 2014 and confirmed at its 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Dillman Univessty Counci at its 125" Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page'10 of 67V.1.3.1.0. Creating and/or engaging in disorder, tumult, breach of peace, or serious disturbance such as, but not limited to, rumbles, within the University premises, resulting in harm to persons; 1. For the first violation, suspension for a period ranging from fifteen (15) days to one (1) semester, or community service; 2. For the second violation, suspension for} one 1} semester to one (1) academic year: 3. For the third violation, suspension for ‘one [1] academic year to expulsion. Provided, that if the misconduct is committed by two (2) or more persons ‘acting in concert, the corrective measure shall be as follows: 1. For the first violation, suspension of the students involved in the disorder for one (1) semester fo one (1) academic yer 2. For the second violation, expulsion. Provided further, that if the misconduct involves the use of objects listed in Article IV Section 1.4.b, the corrective measure shall be expulsion. *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, 0 approved with amendments by the Board of Regents at its 1298" ‘Meeting on 20 June 2014 and confirmed at its 130 Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommenced by the UP bilman Univesity Council atts 125" Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 11 of 67V.1.3.1.b. Attacking person resulting in Physical and/or psychological injury; 1. For the first violation, the corrective measure shall be: If the victim is medically certified to have sustained injury but is not incapacitated, e.g., able to attend classes or work, suspension for thirty (30) days to expulsion; If the victim is not hospitalized oris hospitalized for less than seven (7) days and is medically cerlified to be incapacitated, e.g., unable to attend Classes or work, suspension for one (1) semester to expulsion; If the victim is hospitalized at least seven (7) days as a consequence of the act, suspension for one (1} year to expulsion; and If the victim dies as a result of the act, expulsion; Provided further, that if the physical attack is committed by two or more persons acting in concert, the corrective measure shalll be expulsion. 2. For the second violation, expulsion. .1.3.1.€. Engaging in any of the acts described in RA 8049, otherwise known as the Anti-Hazing Law; Expulsion of the officers of the organization and members involved in the act. The neophyte who allows herself/himself to be subjected to such rites and rituals shall be suspended for one (1) week to one (1) semester ond shall be required fo undergo counseling, The parent/s or quardian/s of the student shall be notified, "2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved wih amencments by the Board of Regents atts 1296" Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confrmed at Is 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Diliman Univessty Council at ils 125h Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 12 of 67IV.1.3.1.d, Accepting a student who has not completed a one- semester residency in UP Diliman for membership in a registered student organization, except in the case of a fraternity or sorority for which the residency requirement is one academic year; ‘Suspension for one (1) semester fo one (1) academic year of the student member who accepted for membership the | student who has not completed a one- semester residency; Provided further, that any student fot have accepted two or more such sh to the organization, the corrective measure shall be suspension for one academic year fo expulsion. ind to| dents} 1) The student who allows herself/himself to be accepted for membership shall b required to undergo counseling. The parent/s or guardian/s of the student shall be notified. “3.1.e. Disrespect towards any person, which includes, but not limited to, insulting, discriminatory and/or threatening behavior; 1. Forthe fist violation, suspension fo} fifteen (15) days to one (1) semester and a verified written apology acceptable to the offended party; Provided, that if the misconduct is committed against a University oni faculty member or person in authori suspension for a minimum of one (1) semester to one (1] academic year and a Verified written apology acceptable io the offended party. Provided further, that if the misconduct is committed by two or more persons acting in concert, suspension for a minimum of Jone (1) academic year and a verifie written apology acceptable to the loffended party, to expulsion. Refusal to provide a verified written apology acceptable to the offende will result to expulsion. The apology sh be written and sent to the offended within fifteen (15) days from receipt o| suspension order. party} uid jarty. | *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DIUMAN, as approved with amencments by the Board of Regents ot its 1278" Meeting on 30 June 2014 and contimed ot iis 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014: as recommended by the UP Diliman University Council at fs 125% Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 13 of 672. For the second violation, expulsion. \V.1.3.1.f. All acts described in the Anti- Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 (R.A. 7877) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) approved by the Board of Regents. (Refer to UP IRR for R.A. 7877.) Possible additional corrective measure: disquaiification from graduation with honors. Section IV.1.3.2. Damage to Property V.1.3.2.0. Damaging or defacing property within University premises, including but not limited to, littering and vandalism; 1. For the first violation, suspension from ‘one (1) week to one (1) academic year, or community service; or 2, For the second violation, suspension from fifteen (15) days to expulsion; 3. For the third violation, suspension for a period of one (1) semester to expulsion. Provided, that if the misconduct is committed by two (2) or more persons lacting in concert and/or committed on the occasion of violent confrontations or Jany similar disturbance, the corrective measure shall be as follows: 1. For the first violation, suspension for one. (1) month to expulsion; 2. For the second violation, expulsion. In ail cases, the students shall be required to repair the damage done at their | lexpense or to pay the costs incurred in repairing such damage. No clearance shall be issued until such damage is fully compensated by the students. | 2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN. os approved with amendments by the Board of Regents at its 1298" ‘Meeting on 20 June 2014 and confirmed at its 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Dimon University Council at is 125® Special Meeting on 10 December 2012 Page 14 of 671V.1.3.2b. Stealing within University premises. > For the first violation, suspension fér one| (1) week to one (1) academic year or community service; or 2. For the second violation, suspensior two (2] weeks to expulsion; n For| For the third violation, suspension period of one |1) semester to expulsion. fora Provided, that if the misconduct is committed by two (2) or more persons acting in concert and/or cori the occasion of violent confrontatior any similar disturbance, the correctiv measure shalll be as follows: n or 1. For the first violation, suspension f (1) month to expulsion; r one| 2. For the second violation, expulsion. In all cases, the students shall be req to make restitution and/or reparatio repair the damage done at their ex; or to pay the costs incurred in repci such damage. No clearance shall b issued until the stolen properly is returned ‘or replaced and any damage is fully, compensated by the students. Section IV.1.4 Other Inappropriate Behavior IV.1.4.a. Drinking of alcoholic beverages, except where and when expressly allowed by the Chancellor, and/or drunken behavior within University premises; ‘Admonifion to suspension for three [3] to fifteen (15) days or community service; 1V.1.4.b. Smoking in violation of the provisions of R.A. 9211; ‘Admonifion to suspension for three (3) fifteen (15] days or community servi to *2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents at Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed ot Is 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014; os recommended by the U University Council at its 125 Special Meeting on 10 December 2012, is 1298" P Dilan Poge)18 of 67IV.1.4.6. Possession and/or use within the University premises of any dangerous or deadly or potentially deadly object or material such as, but not limited to, firearm; any bladed or pointed object; stick, pipe, or any similar object; and chemicals, unless required in her/his course; 1. For the first violation, suspension for one’ {1) month to one (1) year; Provided, that if the misconduct is committed by two (2) or more persons lacting in concert, the corrective measure shall be suspension of one (1) year to jexpulsion. Provided, that should the deadly weapon be a firearm, explosive, or any similar device, the comective measure shall be lexpuision; 2. For the second violation, suspension for ‘one (1) year to expulsion. Provided, that if the misconduct is committed by two (2) or more persons Jacting in concert, the corrective measure shall be expulsion. 13. For the third violation, expulsion. V.1.4d, Unauthorized possession, manufacture, storage and/or use of regulated or prohibited drugs or substances as defined in the prevailing Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Law, within the University premises; 1. For the first violation, suspension for one (1) semester to one (1) academic year; 2. For the second violation, suspension from one (1) academic year to expulsion; For the first and second violations, the student shall be required to undergo counseling. Rehabilitation moy be required Jat the student's expense. The parent/s or Jguardian/s of the student shall be notified jand shall be involved in the crafting of rehabilitation programs; 13. For the third violation, expulsion. 1V.1.4.. Gambling within the University premises; ‘Admonition to suspension for three (3) days to two (2) months or community service. The student may be advised to undergo counseling. "2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN. a approved with amendments by the Board of Regents at ils 1296" ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 ond confimed at iis 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP bliman Univesity Council at Is 125 Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 16 of 67IV.1.4f. Undermining or obstructing any investigation or proceeding, and/or wilfully disobeying any written lawful order or directive by the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Directors of academic units, College Secretaries, OSA Director and members of disciplinary bodies, including but not limited to, summons for purposes of investigation and other proceedings. 1. For the first violation, suspension fot seven (7) days to thirty (30) days or community service; 12. For the second violation, suspension for thirty (30] days to one (1) semester or ‘community service; 13. For the third violation, expulsion. Possible additional corrective measure: disqualification from graduation with: honors. Section IV.1.5. Violation of Policies on the Use of IT Resources * Violation of the University policies on the use of IT resources; Possible additional corrective measute: disqualification from graduation with: honors. Section IV.2. Acts of Misconduct and Corrective Measures for Registered Student Organizations Aregistered student organization shall be subject to disciplinary action for any of the following acts without prejudice to the filing of a case against a member as a student: Acts of Misconduct (See Appendix A.) Corrective Measures (See Appendix B.) Section IV.2.1. Fraud? 1V.2.1.a. Making a false statement and practicing or attempting to practice any deception in connection with application for registration on behalf of the organization: 1. For the first violation, suspension of registration for six (6) months fo one (1) year; }2. For the second violation, suspension of See the Approved Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Information Technology |IT} Resources of the UP Sytem) approved by the oor of Regis on | fetrvcry 200, posted nie web of ihe Urverty (ntip:/Awww.up.edu.ph}, sdu.ph), and other documents. ” Violations under Article IV Section 2.1 shall be counted cumulatively. *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Boord of Regents of ils 1298" Meeting on 30 June 2014 andl confirmed ot Ils 1301" Maeting on 29 September 2014: as recornmended by the UP bilan Univesity Councl at its 125% Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 17 of 671V.2.1.b. Making a false statement and practicing or attempting to practice any deception in connection with use of University facilities on behalf of the ‘organization; 1V.2.1.c., Making a false statement and practicing or attempting to practice any deception in connection with application in any University-funded or managed grant or prize on behalf of the organization: 1V.2.1.d. Making a false statement and practicing or attempting to practice any deception in connection with application for tambayan on behalf of the organization: IV.2.1.2. Making a false statement and/or withholding information in relation to the changes in the organization's membership and officers within the duration of registration on behalf of the ‘organization. registration for one (1) year and day to two (2) years; gne (1) | 3. For the third violation, suspension of registration for two (2) to five (5) years; For the fourth violation, disqualification from registration for at least five (5) years, until conditions imposed by the disciplinary body are met; | | Provided, that in addition to the corrective measures above, the following shall|be imposed: For a: Community service, the length of which to be determined by the Office of Student Activities (OSA) or the College, shall be imposed; | For b, d and e: Community service, Ine length of which to be determined by the OSA or the College, shall be imposed: For c: restitution and/or fine equivalent to the amount of the grant; For b, c, d and e: Suspension of all officers for one (1] semester !o expulsion; second violation, expulsion. | | Provided further, that restoration of, registration is contingent upon fulfilment of obligations. | Section 1V.2.2. Harm Section IV.2.2.1. Harm to Persons | Bt 1V.2.2.1.0. Creating and/or engaging in ldisorder, tumult, breach of peace, or serious disturbance such os, but not limited to, rumbles, within the University lpremises, resulting in harm to persons; T. For the first violation, suspension of registration for one (1) semester|to one (1) year. The organization shall be required fo pay actual damages; For the second violation, suspension of registration for one (1) year to five (5) "2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Boars of Regents ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed at its 1301" Meeting otis 1290" ‘on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the| UP Diliman Univetsty Council at is 125m Special Meeting on 10 December 2012, | Page 18 of 67years. The organization shall be required to pay actual damages; | 3. For the third violation, disqyegion from registration for at least five ( years, until conditions imposed by disciplinary body are met. The organization shall be required to actual damages. the ay 1V.2.2.1.b, Accepting a student who has not completed a one-semester residency in UP Diliman for membership in a registered student organization, except in the case of a fratemity or sorority for which the residency requirement is one academic year; 7. For the fist violation, suspension of registration for six (6) months; 2. For the second violation, suspen: registration for one (1) year; jon of 3. For the third violation, disqualification from registration for at least five (5) yeors, until conditions imposed by the disciplinary body are met. 1V.2.2.1.c, Any violation as described in RA 8049 otherwise known as the Anti- Hazing Law. Disqualification from registration for at least| five (5) years, until conditions imposed by the discipiinary body are met. The officers of the organization shall be charged under Article IV Section 1.3.1.c. Section 1V.2.2.2. Damage to Property 1V.2.2.2.a, Damaging or defacing property within University premises, including but not limited to, littering, For every violation, suspension of registration for one (1) month to five years, to be served successively. The (5) vandalism, and with use of hazardous officers and members shall be required to chemicals, use of explosives or incendiary | make restitution and/or reparation. materials; Additional comective measure: Community service, the length of which to be determined by OSA or the College, shall be| imposed, I "2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents at jis 1296 ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed at ils 130} Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the U University Counci at its 125" Spacial Meeting on 10 December 2012, biiman Page|9 of 67|V.2.2.2.b. Appropriating for the student _ |For every violation, suspension of registration organization property of another; or six (6) months to five (5) years. The lotficers and members shall be required to \ake restitution and/or reparation and a ine equivalent to the value of the property ppropriated; \dditional corrective measure: ommunity service, the length of which to 1 determined by OSA or the College. | Section IV.2.3 Any other form of misconduct 1V.2.4.<. Willfully disobeying any lawful __| Suspension of registration for one (1) month written order or directive by the to disqualification from recognition tbr at Chancellor, Vice-Chancellors, Deans, _| east five (5) years, until conditions imposed Directors of academic units, College by the disciplinary body are met. Secretaries, OSA Director and members of disciplinary bodies, including but not limited to, summons for purposes of investigation and other proceedings. IV.23.b. Engaging in any other form of misconduct, whether within or outside University premises, significantly affecting the good order and welfare and/or good name of the University, and/or which violates the provisions of this Code regarding student organizations. Section IV.3. Prescription Cases of intellectual dishonesty shall prescribe twenty years after aiscovery of the misconduct. All other cases of serious misconduct shall prescribe upon graduation. All cases of less serious misconduct shall prescribe six (6) months after discovery of th misconduct or upon graduation, whichever comes earlier. Cases of misconduct of student organizations shall prescribe five years after discovery of the misconduct. V. Procedure | This Code provides three (3) sets of procedures: for intellectual dishonesty (Article V Section 2), for other misconduct involving a student (Article V Section 3), and for student organizations (Article V Section 4). | *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DIUMAN, os approved with amendments by the Boord of Regents atts 1298" esting on 30 June 2014 and contimed at is 1301" Meeting on 29September 2014; 0s fecommended by the UP Dfiman University Counc at ts 125" Special Meeting on 10 December 2012 Poge 20 of 67In cases of sexual harassment, the complaint shall be referred to the UP Diliman Office of Anti-Sexual Harassment. Section V.1. Disciplinary Bodies ‘There are three (3) disciplinary bodies in the University: the Student Disciplinary Couneil (SOC), the College Disciplinary Committee (CDC) and the Inter-College Discipiinary Committee (ICDC). In addition, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, forms Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committees to hear cases involving student organizations. The members of alll disciplinary committees including ad hoc disciplinary hearing committees, have the duty to disclose their relationships of any nature and to any, extent with the parties involved, to the appointing authority. Upon their acceptance of the appointment, members of the ad hoc committees shall undergo orientation on the Code of Student Conduct. Section V.1.1. The Student Disciplinary Council (SDC) Section V.1.1.1. Composition of he student Disciplinary Council (SDC) The Student Disciplinary Council (SDC) is a body formed by the Chancellor under the administrative supervision of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, for the purpose of implementing the pertinent provisions of this Code. The Chancellor shall appoint five (5) tenured members of the faculty, as members of the SDC, one of whom shall be appointed the SDC Chair. Appointees must be regular faculty who are not on leave, sabbatical, secondment or special detail. | At its initial constitution, three (3) of the members of the SDC, including ils Chair, shall serve a term of three (3) years. The other twa (2) shall serve a term of two (2) years. Thereafter, upon the expiry of the three- and two-year terms, members shall serve for two years. A vacancy In SDC due to leave, sabbatical, secondment, special detail or other reasons shall be filled by the Chancellor. The replacement shall serve a term of two (2) years. The SDC shall have an office and appropriate staff. Section V.1.1.2. Jurisdiction and Functions of the Student Disciplinary Council (SDC) The SDC shall form ad hoc committees that will hear and resolve cases involving serious misconduct, except intellectual dishonesty, and less serious misconduct involving more than one 2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, os approved with amendments by the Board of Regents at ts 1278" ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 Gnd conirmed at its 130} Meeting cn 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Diiman University Council at Is 125” Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Poge 21 of 67college. Two or more colleges are involved when the incident subje of the complaint took place within the premises of a college(s), allegedly committed by a students) of another college(s). Hearing committees formed by the SDC, except for cases of intellectual dishonesty, shall be composed of three (3) members, tw« of whom shall be tenured, regular faculty who are not on leave, sabbatical, secondment or special detail, while the third member sht be an elected member of the University Student Council. Student members must have the following qualifications: a. good moral character, defined as not having been found guilty of any offense in @ court of law or liable in a student disciplinary body, and is not the subject of any pending cose; . good academic standing, defined herein as having passed at least 75% of units enrolled in the previous semester: carrying full or regular academic load in the current and previous semesters, except in the case of graduate student members who need not carry or have carried a full load; nd not having exceeded the Maximum Residence Rule; and c. residency in the University for at least one (1) year. Graduating students may not be appointed to hearing committees. A faculty adviser of a student organization may not serve in a committee hearing a complaint against the student organization of any member of the student organization s/he advises. An official or member of a student organization may not serve in a committee hearing a complaint against her/his student organization or any member of her/his: student organization. Continuing qualifications are required to remain in the heari committee until the conclusion of its work. | Faculty and student members of ad hoc hearing committees shall be nominated by their respective Deans. The student member of the committee hearing a complaint against an undergraduate studentts) shall be an undergraduate, while the student member of the committee hearing a complaint against a graduate studeni(s) shall be “7012 COE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DLMAN, cs Soeroved wih amendments bythe Boor! Regents ois 128" Nioolng on 39 Jone 2014 ona confmed a fs |S0\ etna on 29Seplemiber 2014 ohrecornendediby he JP Dinan Uv Counts 125" Specittaeeing on 10 December 2012 Page 22 of 67a graduate student. Hearing committees constituted by the colleges for intellectual dishonesty cases shall be composed of three (3) or five (5) tenured, regular facully who are not on leave, sabbatical, secondment or special | detail. However, in a case of intellectual dishonesty concerning two or more colleges whose Deans are unable to form an Inter-College Disciplinary Committee (See Article V Section 1.3.1), the SDC shall appoint the members of the ICDC, who shall come from the Colleges involved. The SDC shall receive copies of all complaints and case reports involving student misconduct. It shall monitor the progress and resolution of all cases, including enforcement of corrective measures, and submit status reports to the Chancellor. | The SDC shall conduct orientation on the Code of Student | Conduct for all ad hoc disciplinary committees. | Section V.1.2. The College Disciplinary Committee (CDC) | Section V.1.2.1. Composition of the College Disciplinary Committee (CDC) The CDC is an ad hoc committee formed by the Dean for thd purpose of implementing the pertinent provisions of this Code. The Dean shall not sit as a member of the CDC but may observe the proceedings. In cases of intellectual dishonesty, the CDC shall be composed of three (3) tenured, regular faculty who are not on leave, sabbatical, | secondment or special detail, The Committee members shall select a ‘Chair from among themselves. In all other cases, the hearing committee shall be composed of three (3) members, two (2) of whom shall be tenured, regular faculty who are not on leave, sabbatical, secondment cor special detail, while the third member shall be an elected member of the College Student Council. Student members must have the following qualifications: a. good moral character, defined as not having been found guilty of any offense in a court of law or liable in a student disciplinary body, and is not the subject of any pendiny cas b. good academic standing, defined herein as having passed at least 75% of units enrolled in the previous semester; "2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents otis 1278" ‘Meeting on 20 June 2014 and confirmed at its 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Pilman Univeslly Councl at Ils 125" Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page'23 of 67canying a full or regular academic load in the current and previous semesters, except in the case of graduate st student members who need not camry or have carried a full odd; and not having exceeded the Maximum Residence Rule; and c. residency in the University for at least one (1) year. Graduating students may not be appointed to hearing committees. Incases where there is no College Student Council or when member of the College Student Council is qualified, the Dean shall ‘appoint a student who meets the aforementioned qualifications. A faculty adviser of a student organization may not serve in no q committee hearing a complaint against the student organization or any member of the student organization s/he advises. An official or member of a student organization may not serve in a committee hearing a complaint against her/his student organization or any member of her/his student organization. Continuing qualifications are required to remain in the heari committee until the conclusion of its work. The student member of the committee hearing a complaint against an undergraduate student{s) shall be an undergraduate, w1 the student member of the committee hearing a complaint agains graduate student(s) shall be a graduate student. ing ile sta Under special circumstances, the Dean may request the SDC for an external member of the CDC. Section V.1.2.2. Jurisdiction and Functions of the College Disciplinary Committee (CDC) ‘The CDC shall hear and resolve cases of intellectual dishonesty, less serious misconduct, and all other cases where the students inv« belong to the College and the incident occurred within College pr without prejudice to the discretion of the Dean to refer the latter ¢: the SDC. ved remiss, ases to Section V.1.3. The Inter-College Disciplinary Committee (ICDC) #2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, os opproved with amendments by the Board of Regents otis 1296 Meeting on 89 June 2014 and confined as 12018 Meeting on 29Seplembe 2014: os recommended by tne UP Diiman University Council at is 125m Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 24 of 67Section V.1.4. Compensation The Office of the Chancellor shall determine the compensation for members of disciplinary bodies, in accordance with duly approved rates. Section V.2. Procedure for cases involving intellectual dishonesty (See attached Appendix C: Flowchart A.) Section V.2.1. How Commenced writ member, of the college where the incident occurred, Oral reports shall be writing and duly signed by the person The Dean shall, within one (1) week from receipt of report, determine whett CDC or an ICDC should be constituted, and write the Dean's Report, Section V.1.3.1. Composition of the Inter-College Disciplinary Committee qicpc) The ICDC is an ad hoc committee formed by the Deans of two (2) ‘or more Colleges, for the purpose of implementing the pertinent provisions of this Code, when a student of a College is alleged to have committed intellectual dishonesty in another College. The Dean of the College where the misconduct was committed shall initiate the constitution of the ICDC. The ICDC shall be composed of an odd number of members, one each from the colleges concemed, and one or two from disinterested college/s. Each member of the ICDC shall be tenured, regular faculty not on leave, sabbatical, secondment or special detail. The ICDC members shall select a chair from among themselves. Should the Deans involved be unable to form the ICDC within 14 days from the receipt of the complaint, owing to a fundamental difference in position or some other substantive constraint, the SDC shall appoint the members of the ICDC. The Deans concerned may observe the proceedings. Section V.1.3.2. Jurisdiction and Functions of the Inter-College Disciplinary Committee (ICDC) | The ICDC shall hear and resolve cases of intellectual dishonesty involving more than one college. An incident involving intellectual dishonesty may be reported, orally or in g and duly signed, by anyone directly fo the Dean, or through a faculty ut in 1g the report, copy furnished the spe era copy furnished the SDC. 2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN. as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents at i's 1296" ‘Meeting on 20 June 2014 and contimed at is 1301 Meeling on 29 September 2014; 03 recommended by the UP Diiman University Council at its 125" Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 25 of 67Section V.2.2. Parties In alll coses of intellectual dishonesty, the University is deemed the complainant. The student/s reported to have committed the act of misconduct constituting intellectual dishonesty is/are the respondent/s. Section V.2.3. Representation of parties and right to counsel The University shall be represented by a tenured, regular member of the University Council who is not on leave, sabbatical, secondment or special detail, who is appointed by the Chancellor. The respondent/s shall represent himself/herself/themselves, ani shall have the right to counsel. The counsel's role shall be limited to advice. The counsel of choice may be any person who can assist the respondent. Section V.2.4. Constitution of the College Disciplinary Committee (CDC) or the Inter-College Disciplinary Committee (ICDC) ‘The Dean/s constitute/s the CDC or the ICDC within one (1) week from the determination of jurisdiction by the Dean, in accordance with Article V Sections 1.2.1 and 1.3.1 of Procedure. Section V.2.5. Proceedings The CDC or ICDC shall not be bound by technical rules of evidence and all proceedings shall be summary in nature. The parties and their witnesses, if any, shall submit affidavits subject to clarificatory questions by the discipiinary committee. The following requests to the disciplinary committee shall be prohibited: a. extension of time to file an answer; b. dismissal of the complait c. re-opening of a case; d. demurrer to evidenc: e. postponements/cancellation of hearin: f. reply/rejoinder; g. intervention; and | "2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, cs approved with amendments by the Board of Regents af its 1296 Meeting on 30 June 2014 ana confirmed at its 1301" Mesting on 29 September 2014; 0s recommended by the UP Diiman Universty Counell ots 125" Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 26 of 67h. new proceedings on the same case The preliminary meeting, hearings, and all other meetings of the CDC or ICDC shall proceed when a majority of the members are present. Section V.2.6. Summons The CDC or ICDC shall, within five (5) days, from its constitution, issue summons to the respondent with a copy of the complaint and the Dean's Report, copy furnished the Dean and the SDC. The summons shall be serve’ within another five (5) days @. personally to the respondent through the Department Chair, Institute Director and/or the Secretary of the College to which s/he belongs or through the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) if the respondent does not belong to any college; b. by electronic mail to the respondent's UP Webmail account, wherein the respondent is presumed to have received the Summons; c. by registered mail to the respondent's residence address indicated i her/his latest Form 5, wherein the respondent is presumed to have received the Summons ; and d. to the minor respondent's parents or guardians. Proof of receipt of summons served through the Department Chair, Institute Director, the College Secretary or the OUR shall be submitted to the CDC or ICDC within two [2] days. These modes of service of summons shall also apply fo the service of notices, decisions and other communications. Section V.2.7. Answer The respondent shall answer in writing within a non-extendible period of five (5) days from receipt of the summons and the Dean's Report. If the respondent fails to answer within the time period, s/he is deemed to have waived her/his right to present her/his side. Section V.2.8. Appearances and Participation during Hearings The University shall appear through its duly authorized representative as +2012 COE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DLLMA, as aporoved with amendmonts bythe Soar of Regents as 1276 Meeting on 30 Jone 2014 and confmed ats 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014; os recemmended by the UP Dikman Univently Counc oti 125" Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 27 of 67provided in Article V Section 2.3. if the complainant is a tenured member of the University Council, s/he may represent the University. The respondent shall appear in person and may be accompanied b} parents, guardians and counsel. The pariicipation of her/his parents, guardians and counsel shall be limited to advice. Section V.2.9. Notice of Hearing The CDC or ICDC shall serve to the parties a notice of dates of prelir meeting and hearings in such a manner os shall ensure the receipt of the a3 at least three (3) days before the date of the initial hearing. Section V.2.10. Preliminary Meeting The preliminary meeting shall be mandatory. The CDC or ICDC shall set the preliminary meeting date not later than one (1) week after receipt the respondent's answer or after the expiration of the period within which the respondent should answer. Failure of the University and/or the private complainant to appear shall be ground to dismiss the complaint. Failure of the respondent to appear shall have the same effect as failure to answer. During the preliminary meeting, the parties shall consider all matters that will gid in the prompt aisposition of the case, such as any facts admitted, marking of documents to be presented, dates of hearings, identity of witnesses ‘and the gist of their testimony. Matters taken and agreed upon during the preliminary meeting shaill be teduced in writing and attested to by the members of the CDC or ICDC present, the University representative and/or the private complainant, and the respondent. The preliminary meeting report shall be binding on the parfies. The Parties may also agree to submit the case for resolution during the preliminary meeting. Section V.2.11. Hearings The initial hearing must be set not later than one (1) week after the preliminary meeting. Hearings must be completed within a non-extendiible Period of two (2) months after the initial hearing, after which the CDC or ICDC shall resolve the case. | *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved wilh amendments by the Boord of Regents otis 1298 ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 Gnd contimed at Is 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014; at recommended By the UP biliman University Councilat I 125% Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 28 of 67Section V.2.12. CDC or ICDC Report The CDC or ICDC shall submit its resolution and recommended corrective measures, if any, to the Dean within fifteen (15) days after the final hearing, The resolution shall be in writing and signed by a majority of its members, It shall include a brief statement of the findings of fact and the specific regulations on which the resolution and recommended corrective measures ore based. It shall note the attendance of CDC or ICDC members of meetings and hearings. Section V.2.13. Dean's Action The Dean of the College to which the student belongs shall adopt the resolution and shall affirm or modify the recommended corrective measures within prescribed range, if any, within seven (7) days. Section V.2.14. Service of the Dean's Action The parties shall each be served a copy of the Dean's Action in the same manner as the provisions of Article V Section 2.6, copy furnished the SDC. The duly appointed representative of the University shall submit a copy of the resolution to the Chancellor, who shall inform the UP Diliman Executive Committee of the same. Section V.2.15. Appeal The Dean's action may be appealed by either party to the UP Diliman Executive Committee within seven (7) working days from receipt of the decision, through the Chancellor. The UP Diliman Executive Committee shall decide the ‘appeal within two (2) months from receipt of the appeal. Its decision may be appealed to the President within seven (7) working days upon receipt of the decision. The President's decision is appealable to the Board of Regents (BOR) within seven (7) working days upon receipt of the decision. Section V.2.16. Finality and Enforcement of the Dean's Action Ifno appeal is made by any party, the Dean's action shall be final and immediately be enforced upon the expiration of the period for filing an ‘appedl. The final decision shall be executory upon receipt personally by the respondent or her/his parent(s}/guardian(s}/nearest relative and/or by jered mail. The parent/s/guardian/s shall be fumished a copy of the decision, The resolution shall be executed by the Dean of the College to which the respondent belongs. In the case of expulsion, the resolution shall be "2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILMAN, 0s pproved with amendments by the Board of Regents at i's 1296 ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 Gnd confirmed at its 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014;,as recommencied by the UP Diiman Univesity Counci ot Ils 125 Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 29 of 67executed by the Chancellor. If the decision involves suspension, the College Secretary and concerned professors shall be notified. fection ¥V.2.17. Implementation of Corrective Measures Involving Suspensio Final decision of suspensions of thirty (30) to sixty (60) days, which are executory within thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the final examination period, shall take effect on the first day of classes during the subsequent semester, except when the respondent is graduating, in which case the corrective measure shall immediately take effect upon the final decision in accordance with Arficle V Section 2.15. The SDC, the Office of the University Registrar (OUR), the College Secretary and concerned professors shall be informed of the implementation of the corrective measure. Section V.3, Procedure for other acts of misconduct (See attached Appendix C: Flowchart B.] This Section pertains to the procedure for acts of misconduct other than intellectual dishonesty. Section V.3.1. How commenced An incident involving student misconduct may be reported, orally or in writing and duly signed, by anyone to any College or University official. Oral reports shall be put in writing and duly signed by the person fling the report, copy furnished the SDC. The recipient of the complaint other than the Dean shall, within three (3) days, report the complaint to the Dean or to the SDC. Section V.3.2. Parties In all cases of student misconduct, the University is deemed the ‘complainant, together with a private complainant, if any. The student feported to have committed the act of misconduct is the respondent. Section V.3.3. Representation and Right to Counsel The University shall be represented by a tenured, regular member of the University Council who is not on leave, sabbatical, secondment or special detail, who is appointed by the Chancellor. The respondent/s shall represent himself/herself/themselves, and 2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents a fs 1278" ‘Meeting on 20 June 2014 and confirmed at is 130'#! Meeting on 29 September 2014; os recommenced By the UP Diiman University Councila! is 125” Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 30 of 67Section V.3.5. Procedure to be Followed by the College Dean shall have the right to counsel. The counsel's role shall be limited to advice. The counsel of choice may be any person who can assist the respondent, Section V.3.4, Determination of Jurisdiction and Probable Cause The Dean or the SDC Chair shall determine whether a. the act subject of the complaint is serious or less serious misconduct: bb. the misconduct occurred in more than one college; c. the students involved belong to more than one college; and, d. there is probable cause. The Dean or the SDC shall determine jurisdiction of the case and, when necessary, refer the case within seven (7] days to the appropriate forum, in ‘accordance with Arficle V Sections 3.4.1 and 3.4.2. Section V.3.4.1. Jurisdiction of the College Dean In all cases where the act subject of the complaint is less serious ‘and/or is committed within a particular college and involves only students belonging to said college, the concemed College Dean shall take Jurisdiction of the case. Section V.3.4.2. Jurisdiction of the Student Disciplinary Council In all other cases not falling under the jurisdiction of the College Dean, the Student Disciplinary Council shall take cognizance of the case. Section V.3.5.1. Alternative Dispute Resolution In all cases involving less serious misconduct, where Altemative Dispute Resolution [ADR] methods are applicable, the Dean shall, within ‘one (1) week after the determination of jurisdiction, resolve the case by employing such methods. ADR employs any process to amicably safle a dispute involving less serious misconduct by which the dispute is resolved by the parties themselves with the assistance of a neutral third party Upon arriving at a resolution, the same shall be made in writing, embodying alll the terms agreed upon, copy furnished the SDC. Such 2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed at lis 130)" Meeting on 29 September 2014 University Council at is 125® Special Meeting on 10 December 2012, the Board of Regents at recommended by the UF Page| 90 J? Diliman 31 of 67written resolution, when signed by the Dean, shall be final and immediately executory. Section V.3.5.2. College Disciplinary Committee (CDC) In cases where ADR is either inapplicable or where it was employed but no resolution had been arrived at, the Dean shall form a CDC ean ‘one (1) week after the determination of jurisdiction, or after the conclusion of the unsuccessful alternative dispute resolution, as the case may be. The Dean shall forward the complaint to the CDC and direct the same to take cognizance of the case. The CDC shall hear and resolve the case in accordance with Article V Section 2.5 to 2.17. Section V.3.6. Procedure to be Followed by the Student Disciplinary Council Section V.3.6.1. Jurisdiction of the SDC Chair In all cases cognizable by the SDC, where the act subject of the complaint is less serious as defined in this Code, the SDC Chair shall have jurisdiction. | Section V.3.6.2. Procedure before the SDC Chair | inal cases where Altemative Dispute Resolution methods are applicable, the SOC Chair shall resolve the case by employing such| methods. Upon arriving at a resolution, the same shall be made in writing embodying all the terms agreed upon. Such written resolution, when signed by the SDC Chair, shall be final and immediately executory. In cases where ADR is either inapplicable or where it had been employed but no resolution was arrived at, and in all cases of serious misconduct other than intellectual dishonesty, the SDC shall form an Ad. Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee, within one (1) week after the conclusion of the unsuccessful alternative dispute resolution. Section V.3.6.3. Constitution of the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Goomrmice (AHDHC) The SDC shall constitute the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee within one (1) week of receipt of the SDC Chair's referral. Section V.3.6.4. Proceedings *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DIUMAN, as opproved with amendments by the Board of Regents ots 1298" ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed ot Is 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP bilman Univers Council at Is 125” Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Poge 32 of 67The Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee shall not be bound by technical rules of evidence and all proceedings shall be summary in nature. The parties and their witnesses, if any, shall submit affidavits subject to clarificatory questions by the disciplinary committee. The following requests to the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee shall be prohibites: a. extension of time to file an answer; b. dismissal of the complaii c. re-opening of a case; d. demurrer to evidence; @. postponements/canceliation of hearings; f.reply/rejoinder; g. intervention; and h. new proceedings on the same case. The preliminary meeting, hearings, and all other meetings of the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee shall proceed when a majority of the members are present. Section V.3.6.5. Summons The Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee shall, within five (8) days from its constitution, issue summons to the respondent with a copy of the complaint and the Dean's and/or SDC Chair's referral. The summons shall be served within another five (5) days a. personally to the respondent through the Department Chait, Institute Director and/or the Secretary of the College to which s/he belongs or through the Office of the University Registrar {OUR) if the respondent does not belong to any college; b. by electronic mail to the respondent's UP Webmail account, wherein the respondent is presumed to have received the summons; cc. by registered mail to the respondent's residence address indicated in her/his latest Form 5, wherein the respondent i *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents oti ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and contimed at its 130" Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UI University Council at Ils 125" Special Meeting on 10 December 2012, Page $3 of 67presumed to have received the summons; and d. to the minor respondent's parents or guardians. Proof of receipt of summons served through the Department Chair, Institute Director, the College Secretary or the OUR shall be submitted to the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee within two (2) days. | It is incumbent upon the respondent to notify the University through her/his home College, or the OUR, of any change of address during the pendency of the case. Otherwise s/he is bound by the address given in her/his last Form §. Receipt by the parents will be considered receipt the respondent. y These modes of service of summons shall apply to the service of notices, decisions and other communications, Section V.3.6.6. Answer The respondent shall answer in writing within a non-extendible period of five (5) days from receipt of the summons and the complaint. If the respondent fails to answer within the time period, s/he is deemed to have waived her/his right to present her/his side. Section V.3.6.7, Appearances The University shall appear through its duly authorized representative as provided in Article V Section 2.3. If the complainant is a tenured member of the University Council, s/he may represent the University. The respondent shall appear in person and may be accompanied by parents, guardians and counsel. The participation of her/his parents, guardians and counsel shall be limited to advice. Section V.3.6.8. Notices The Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee shall serve to the parties, Dean, College Secretary, Department Chair/Institute Director, | ‘and parent(s}/guardian(s). a notice of dates of preliminary meeting and hearings in such a manner as shall ensure the receipt of the notice at least three (3) days before the date of the meeting/hearing. “2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONOUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Boord of Regents ati 1298" Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confimed at its 1301" Meeting on 29 Seplerber 2014; as commended by the UP Diiman Universty Council at its 125” Special Meeting on 10 December 2012, Poge 34 of 67Section V.3.6.9. Preliminary Meeting The preliminary meeting shall be mandatory. The Ad Hoc Disciptinary Hearing Committee shall set the preliminary meeting date not later than one (1) week after receipt of the respondent's answer or after the expiration of the period within which the respondent should ‘answer. Failure of the University and/or the private complainant to ‘appear shall be ground to dismiss the complaint Failure of the respondent to appear shall have the same effect as failure to answer. During the preliminary meeting, the parties shall consider all matters that will aid in the prompt disposition of the case, such as any facts admitted, marking of documents to be presented, dates of hearings, identity of witnesses and the gist of their testimony: and, in jess serious cases, an amicable settlement Matters taken and agreed upon during the preliminary meeting shall be reduced in writing and attested to by the members of the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee present, the University representative and/or the private complainant, and the respondent. The preliminary meeting report shall be binding on the parties. The parties may also agree ‘to submit the case for resolution during the preliminary meeting. Section V.3.6.10. Duration of Hearing The initial hearing must be set not later than one (1) week after the receipt by the parties of the preliminary meeting report. Hearings must be completed within two (2) months after the initial hearing after which the ‘Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee shall decide the case. Section V.3.6.11. SDC Decision Within fifteen (15) days after the final hearing, the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee shall submit its decision to the SDC, which shall adopt or modify the corrective measure within the prescribed range, within seven (7) days after receipt. The SDC shall immediately transmit the same to the Chancellor, copy fumished the Dean/s, College Secretary/ies ‘and institute Director/s/Department Chair/s concemed The Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee decision shall contain the findings of fact, the applicable provisions of this Code, and the +2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents otis 1298" ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and contimed at Ils 1301* Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Diliman University Council at Its 125" Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 35 of 67corresponding corrective measures. It shall note the attendance of the ‘Ad Hac Disciplinary Hearing Committee members of meetings and hearings. Section V.3.6.12. Service of Decision The parties concemed shall each be served a copy of the SDC decision. The respondent shall be served in the manner provided in Article V Section 2.6. Section V.3.6.13. Appeal The resolution may be appealed by either party fo the UP Diliman Executive Committee within seven (7) working days from receipt of the resolution, through the Chancellor. The UP Diliman Executive Committee shall decide the appeal within two (2) months. Its decision may be appealed to the President within seven (7) working days upon receipt of the decision. The President's decision is appeclable to the Board of Regents (BOR) within seven (7) working days upon receipt of the decision. Section V.3. 14. Finality and Enforcement of the Decision Ifno appeal is made, the Dean/s shall immediately enforce the decision upon receipt personally by the respondent or her/his parent(s) /guardian|s)/nearest relative and/or by registered mi incumbent upon the respondent to notify the University through her/his home College, of any change of address during the pendency of the case. Otherwise s/he is bound by the address given in her/his last Form. 5. The parent/s/guardian/s shall be fumished a copy of the decision. If the decision involves suspension, the College Secretary and the concemed professors shall be notified. Section V.3.6.15. Implementation of Corrective Measures Involving Suspension Final decision of suspensions of thirty (30) to sixty (60) days, which ‘are executory within thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the final examination period, shall take effect on the first day of classes durin the subsequent semester, except when the respondent is graduating, in which case the suspension shall immediately take effect upon receipt of the final decision in accordance with Article V Section 3.5.15. +2012 CO0E OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UF DIUMAN, os cpproved wn crnendments by he Board of Regents fs 1298" Nesting on 30 Jone 2014 and confimed ats 120!» Meng on 29 September 2014: es1ecormmended By the UP Dimon Universty Counc as 125" Special Meeting on 10 December 2012 Page 96 of 67Section V.4. Procedure for Misconduct of Registered Student Organizations (See ‘attached Appendix C: Flowchart C.) Section V.4.1. How commenced Anincident involving misconduct of a student organization may be reported, orally orin writing and duly signed, by anyone to any College or University official. Oral reports shall be put in writing and duly signed by the person filing the report, The recipient of the complaint shall, within twenty-four (24) hours, report the complaint to the Office of Student Activities (OSA) or to the Dean of the College concerned. Section V.4.2. Parties In all misconduct cases involving student organizations, the University is the complainant, together with a private complainant, if any. The student organization, represented by its head, is the respondent. Section V.4.3, Determination of Jurisdiction and Probable Cause The Dean or the OSA shall determine whether the student organization involved is College-registered or University-registered. College-registered organizations fall under the jurisdiction of the Dean while University-registered organizations fall under the jurisdiction of the OSA. The Dean or the OSA shall determine jurisdiction of the case and forward the report to the appropriate forum, in accordance with Article V Sections 4.3.1 ‘and 4.3.2, within three (3) days, copy furnished the SDC. Section V.4.3.1. Jurisdiction of the College Dean The College Dean shall have jurisdiction of the case when the act subject of the complaint involves a College-registered student ‘organization. If the Dean refuses or fails to assume jurisdiction within three (3) days, the OSA shall take jurisdiction of the case. Section V.4.3.2. Jurisdiction of the Office of Student Activities (OSA) and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA) The OSA and the OVCSA shall have jurisdiction over all cases involving University-registered student organizations. "2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as opproved with amendments by the Bord of Regents otis 1296" Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed at is 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Dilman Univesity Council at Iis 125% Speciol Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 37 of 67Section V.4.4. Procedure to be Followed by the College Dean Section V.4.4.1. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) The Dean shall, within seven (7) days after determination of jurisdiction and probable cause, resolve the case by employing ADI methods. Upon arriving at a resolution, the same shall be made in writing embodying all the terms agreed upon, copy furnished the OSA. Such written resolution, when signed by the Dean, shall be final and immediately executory. Section V.4.4,2. College Disciplinary Committee (CDC) In cases where ADR failed, the Dean shall form a CDC within one (1) week after the unsuccessful ADR has been concluded, which shall assume jurisdiction over the case. The preliminary meeting, hearings and all other meetings of the CDC shall proceed when a majority of the members are present. Section V.4.5. Procedure to be Followed by the College Disciplinary Committee (CDC) Section V.4.5.1. Summons The CDC shall, within three (3) days from its constitution, send a copy of the complaint and issue summons to the respondent, represented by any of the student organization's officers, through the College Secretary. The faculty adviser/s shall be furnished a copy of the complaint ‘and summons. Proof of receipt of the summons shall be submitted to the CDC within two (2) days. This mode of service of summons shall apply to the service of notices, decisions and other communications. Section V.4.5.2. Answer The respondent shall answer in writing, signed by the head of the student organization, within seven (7) days from receipt of the summons ‘and the complaint. if the respondent fails to answer within the time period, it is deemed to have waived its right to present evidence on its behalf. "2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, cs approved with amendments by the Board of Regents at ts 1296 ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed ot its 130 Meeting cn 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Diliman University Council at Ils 125% Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Poge 38 of 67Section V.4.5.3. Appearances The College shall appear as complainant through its duly authorized representative appointed by the Dean from among its regular faculty. The respondent shall appear through its head with the assistance of its faculty adviser/s and/or counsel, whose role shall be limited to advice. Section V.4.5.4. Notices The CDC shall serve to the parties a notice of dates of preliminary meeting and hearings in such a manner as shall ensure the receipt of the notice at least three days before the date of the initial hearing. Section V.4.5.5. Preliminary Meeting The preliminary meeting shall be mandatory. The CDC shall set the preliminary meeting date not later than one (1) week after receipt of the tespondent's answer or after the expiration of the period within which the respondent should answer. Failure of the College and/or the private complainant to appear shall be ground to dismiss the complaint. Failure of the respondent to appear shall have the same effect as failure to answer. During the preliminary meeting, the parties shall consider alll matters that will aid in the prompt disposition of the case, such as any facts admitted, marking of documents to be presented, dates of hearings, identity of witnesses and the gist of their testimony; and, in less serious cases, an amicable settlement. Matters taken and agreed upon during the preliminary meeting shall be reduced in writing and attested to by the members of the CDC present, the College representative and/or the private complainant, and the respondent. The preliminary meeting report shall be binding on the parties. The parties may also agree to submit the case for resolution during the preliminary meeting. Section V.4.5.6. Duration of Hearing Hearings must be completed within two months after the preliminary hearing, after which the CDC shall resolve the case. "2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents otis 1296" ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed ot its 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014: as recommended by the UP Oilman University Council at its 125 Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Poge 39 of 67Section V.4.5.7. CDC decision Within fifteen (15) days after the final hearing, the CDC shall submit its decision to the Dean. The CDC decision should contain the findings of fact, the ‘applicable provisions of this Code, and the corresponding corrective measures. It shall note the attendance of CDC members of meetings and hearings. Section V.4.5.8. Dean's Action The Dean shall adopt the resolution and shall affirm or modify the recommended corrective measure within prescribed range. if any, within seven (7) days. Section V.4.5.9. Service of Decision The parties concemed shall each be served a copy of the CDC. decision, copy furnished the OSA. The decision of the CDC is final and executor fifteen (15) days upon receipt by the party. Section V.4.6. Procedure to be followed by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA) and the Office of Student Activities (OSA) Section V.4.6.1. Procedure before the OSA Head All complaints involving less serious misconduct shall be submitted for ADR before the OSA Head and resolved within one (1) week. Upon arriving at a resolution, the same shall be made in writing embodying all the terms agreed upon. Such written resolution, when signed by the OSA Head and the parties involved, shall be final and immediately execytory. In cases where ADR is inapplicable, unsuccessful or refused by the parties, the OSA Head shall refer the case to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, who shall, within one (1) week, constitute an Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee (AHDHC) to hear and decide the case. The Committee shall be composed of three appointees of the Vice Chancellor, one of whom shall be appointed Chair. They shall have the same qualifications as members of the CDC, ICDC and SDC. *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as opproved with amendments by the Board of Regents ois 1298" ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed at its 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014; 0s recommenced by the UP Dilman University Counc at its 125% Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 40 of 67Section V.4.6.2. Procedure before the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee (AHDHC) | The preliminary meeting, hearings, and all other meetings of the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee shall proceed when a majority of the members are present, | Section V.4.6.2.1 Summons The Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee shall, within three (3) days from its constitution, issue summons to the respondent, through any of its officers, with a copy of the complaint, copy furnished the faculty adviser/s. The respondent is presumed to have received a copy of the summons and the complaint within three (3) days from issuance. These modes of service of summons shall also apply to the service of notices, decisions and other communications. Section V.4.6.2.2. Answer The respondent shall answer in writing, signed by the head of the student organization, within seven (7) days from receipt of the summons and the complaint. If the respondent fails to answer within the time period, it is deemed to have waived its right to present evidence on its behalf. | | Section V.4.6.2.3. Appearances | The University shall appear as complainant through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. The respondent shall appear through its head with the assistance of its faculty adviser/s and/or counsel, whose role shall be limited to advice. Section V.4.6.2.4. Preliminary Meeting The mandatory preliminary meeting shall be set not later than one (1) week after receipt of the answer or after the ‘expiration of the period within which to answer. Failure of the University and/or the private complainant to appear shall be ground to dismiss the complaint. +2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Boord of Regents at is 1298" Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed at its 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Diliman University Council at lis 125 Speciol Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 41 of 67Failure of the respondent to appear shall have the same. effect as failure to answer. During the preliminary meeting, the parties shall consider ail matters that will aid in the prompt disposition of the case, such as any facts admitted, marking of documents to be presented, dates of hearings, identity of witnesses and the gist of their testimony; and, in less serious cases, an amicable settiement. Matters taken and agreed upon during the preliminary meeting shall be reduced in writing and attested to by the members of the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee present, the University representative and/or the private complainant, and the respondent. The preliminary meeting report shall be binding on the parties. The parties may also agree to submit the case for resolution during the preliminary meeting. Section V.4.6.2.5. Duration of Hearing Hearings must be completed within two months after the preliminary hearing, after which the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee shall resolve the case. | Section V.4.6.2.6. Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee Decision The Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee shall deci within fifteen (15) days after the last hearing. The Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee decision should contain the findings of fact, the applicable provisions of this Code, and the corresponding corrective measure. It shall note the attendance of the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committe members of meetings and hearings. | Section V.4.6.2.7. Service of Decision The AHDHC shall serve the parties its decision within two (2) days, copy furnished the Dean(s} and College Secretary|ies) concemed, when appropriate. The respondent shall be served in the manner provided in Article V Section 4.5.1. The decision is immediately executory upon receipt by the Office of Student Activities (OSA) and/or the Dean(s) concerned. 2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents ats 1298 ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed at its 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Diiman University Councl at its 125% Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 42 of 67Section V.5. Rights of Respondents Each respondent shall enjoy the right to: the integrity of the administrative procedure; the protection that the burden of proof rests with the complainant, who must present substantial evidence; j be heard only on evidence introduced at the proceedings of which the respondent has been properly apprised; defend herself/himself personally or, in the case of minors, through her/his parent/s/guardian/s: be assisted by counsel of her/his choice; a speedy and judicious resolution of the case: request os corective measure community service, in cases so allowed, which may only be granted by the disciplinary body concemed: | appeal a decision in accordance with the UP Charter; and confidentiality of proceedings, documents, and records. jection V.6. Preventive Suspension Notwithstanding the provisions of the foregoing sections, the Chancellor, exceed twenty (20) days, a student in the following cases: through the VCSA or a Dean, may preventively suspend, for a limited period not a Misconduct as described in Article IV: Section IV.1.1.a. Plagiarism; Section IV.1.1.b, Fabrication, falsification, distortion and/or destruction of data; Section IV.1.1.c. Copying or providing the means or accessing means to copy exam answers, homework, projects, laboratory experiments, term papers, etc.; possession and/or use of cheat devices during an examination; allowing another person fo fake an examination in one’s name, and/or impersonating another student or allowing someone to impersonate oneself in an academic activity; and "2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents at iis 1296 ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 Gnd confirmed at its 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Diliman University Counci at its 125% Special Meeting on 10 December 2012, Page 43 of 67manipulating a corrected exam paper; Section IV.1.2.a. Making a false statement and practicing any deception in connection with admission to the University; Section IV.1.2.b. Making @ false statement and practicing any deception in connection with registration in the University: Section IV.1.2.c. Making a false statement and practicing any deception in connection with retention in the University; Section |V.1.2.d. Making a false statement and practicing any deception in connection with graduation from the University; .e. Making a faise statement and practicing any deception in connection with application to and/or receiving any scholarship or grant funded or managed by the University and is affliated institutions; Section IV. Section IV.1.2.f. Making a false statement and practicing any deception in connection with stealing/malversation/misuse of funds collected in connection with student activities: Section IV.1.2.g. Making a false statement and practicing any deception in connection with registration of student organizations; Section IV.1.2.h. Making a false statement and practicing any deception in connection with the use of University facilities by, or in the name of, student organizations; Section IV.1.2.i. Making a false statement and practicing any deception in connection with the use of intellectual property of the University, which results in gain, material or otherwise: Section IV.1.3.1.a, Creating and/or engaging in disorder, tumult, breach of peace, or serious disturbance such as, but not limited fo, rumbles, within the University premises, resulting in harm to persor Section IV.1.3.1.6. Attacking a person resulting in physical and/or psychological injury; Section IV.1.3.1.c. Engaging in any of the acts described in RA 8049, otherwise known as the Anti-Hazing Law: Section IV.1.3, . Disrespect towards any person, which includes, ut not limited to, insulting, discriminatory and/or threatening *2912. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents at its 1298 Meeting on 30 June 2014 andi contirned at its 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommencied by the UP Biman University Council at Iis 125 Special Meefing on 10 December 2012, Page 44 of 67behavior; Section IV.1.3.1.f. All acts described in the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 [R.A. 7877) and ifs Implementing Rules and Regulations [IRR) approved by the Board of Regents; Section IV.1.3.2.a, Damaging or defacing property within University premises, including but not limited to, littering and vandalism; Section IV.1.3.2.b. Stealing within University premises; Section IV.1.4,c. Possession and/or use within the University premises of any ‘dangerous or deadly or potentially deadly object or material such as, but not limited to, firearm; any bladed or pointed object; stick, pipe, or any similar object; and chemicals, unless required in her/his course; Section IV.1.4.d. Unauthorized possession, manufacture, storage and/or use of regulated or prohibited drugs or substances os defined in the prevailing Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Law, within the University premises; and Section IV.1.4.f. Undermining or obstructing any investigation or proceeding, and/or wilfully disobeying any written lawful order or directive by the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Directors of academic units, College Secretaries, OSA Director and members of disciplinary bodies, including but not limited to, summons for purposes of investigation and other proceedings. Preventive suspension aims to assist investigation by preventing a student from destroying, hiding or suppressing evidence and to prevent a student from infiicting damage to persons or property. A student under preventive suspension may be prohibited from any or all of the following: a. attending classes and academic activities: b. entering academic buildings and their premises; cc. using campus facilities, including but not limited to, athletic facilities, libraries, and computer laboratories; except dormitories for dormitory residents; +2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DIUMAN, 9s approved with mendments by the Boord of Regents a is 1298 Meeting on 80 June 2014 ond confirmed at is 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014; a5 recommended by the UP Diiman Univerily Counciat Ils 125 Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 45 of 67d. participating in student activities within university premises; e. holding student jobs; and f. enjoying IT privileges as defined by the curent policies on IT uses and resources of the university, except online enrolment. The preventive suspension may include other conditions set by the Chancellor or the Dean. The conditions of the preventive suspension should not prevent the student from enrolling and/or complying with academic requirements. Section V.7. Records All proceedings before any disciplinary body shall be set down in writing by a competent official record keeper. Original records pertaining to student discipline shall be under the custody of the SDC and/or the Dean. Such records are hereby declared Confidential and no person shall have access to the same for inspection or copying unless s/he is a party therein, or unless s/he has a legal right which cannot be protected or vindicated without access to or copying of such records, or unless ‘authorized in writing by the Chancellor. Any person who violates the confidential nature of such records shall be subject to disciplinary action, without prejudice to the filing of appropriate cases in Court. Article VI. General Provisions Section V1.1. Effectivity This Code shall supersede all previous rules on student discipline (Rules and Regulations on Student Conduct and Discipline: and Revised Rules and Regulations Governing Fratemifies, Sororities and other Student Organizations;) and shall take effect after its approval by the University Council and the Board of Regents on the first doy of the succeeding semester. Section V1.2. Separabllity Clause IRany clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this Code shall be adjudged by any Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of said Code, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph or part thereof directly involved in the controversy. Section V3. Amendment Clause Any provision of this Code may be amended by a special meeting for the +2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as opproved with amendments by the Board of Regents at its 1298" ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 Gnd confirmed ot its 1301s Meeting on 29 September 2014; 0s recommended by the UP Diliman University Council at Is 125% Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 46 of 67purpose, by the University Council. The amendment, as approved by the Board of Regents, shall take effect on the first day of the succeeding semester. Students and faculty may propose amendments fo the Code. Section VI.4. Repealing Clause Existing bodies, friounals, offices, committees, and units which are rendered ‘obsolete by this Code are hereby aissolved; and all existing rules and regulations that are in conflict with this Code are hereby repealed. Section VLS. Transition Clause Present bodies shall remain until the new disciplinary committees are created. The Code shall apply to alll pending cases, in so far os it will benefit the respondents. Section V1.6. Review ‘The Chancellor shall call for the review of this Code or ports of it by facully and students, if none has been made in ten (10) years. *2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILMAN, as approved with amendments by the Boord of Regents at its 1296" ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 Gnd confirmed at its 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014; 05 recommencied by the UP Diliman Univesity Counci at Ils 125% Special Meeting on 10 December 2012, Page 47 of 672012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT APPENDIX A: Appendix A 1. Acts of misconduct of students A. Serious 1. Intellectual dishonesty a. Plagiarism; 6. Falsification, fabrication, distortion and/or destruction of data; ¢. Copying or providing the means or accessing means to copy exam answers, homework, projects, laboratory experiments, term papers, etc.; possession and/or use of cheat device: during an examination; allowing another person to take an examination in one's name, and/or impersonating another student or allowing someone to impersonate oneself in an academic activity; and manipulating a corected exam paper; 4d. Submission of the same work in two or more courses without the instructors’ consent; and €. Other acts analogous to a, b, ¢, and/or d. 2. Fraud - deliberately making a false statement and practicing ‘any deception in connection with @. Admission to the University: Registration in the University; Retention in the University; Graduation from the University; Application to and/or receiving any scholarship or grant funded or managed by the University and its affiliated institutions; f. Stealing/maiversation/misuse of funds collected | in connection with student activities; g9ao g. Registration of student organizations; h. Use of University facilities by, or in the name of, student organizations; and i. Use of intellectual property of the University, which results in gain, material or otherwise. *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as opproved with amendments by the Board of Regents at its 1296 Meeting on 30 June 2014 and continmed al its 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP Diliman University Council at is 125m Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 48 of 673. Harm to persons ©. Creating and/or engaging in disorder, tumult, breach of peace, or setious disturbance such as, but not limited to, rumbles, within the University premises, resulting in harm to persons; b. Attacking @ person resulting in physical and/or psychological injury; c. Engaging in any of the acts described in R.A. 8049, otherwise known as the Anti-Hazing Law; d. Accepting a student who has not completed a one-semester residency in UP Diliman for membership in a registered student ‘organization, except in the case of a fratemity or sorority for which the residency requirement is one academic year, e. Disrespect towards any person, which includes, but not limited to, insulting, discriminatory and/or threatening behavior; and | f. Allacts described in the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 (R.A. 7877) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) approved by the Board of Regents. 4, Possession and/or use within the University premises of any dangerous or deadly or potentially deadly object or material such as, but not limited to, firearm; any bladed or pointed object; stick, pipe, or any similar object; and chemicals, unless required in her/his course; 5. Unauthorized possession, manufacture, storage and/or use of regulated or prohibited drugs or substances as defined in the prevailing Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Law, within the University premises; 6. Undermining or obstructing any investigation or proceeding, and/or willfully disobeying any written lawful order or directive by the | Chancellor, Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Directors of academic units, College Secretaries, OSA Director and members of disciplinary bodies, but not limited fo, summons for purposes of investigation and other proceedings; 7. Violation of Policies on the Use of IT Resources; 8. Stealing within University premises: 9. Any other form of misconduct affecting the good order and welfare and/or good name of the University; and 10. Damaging or defacing property within University premises, including but not limited to, littering and vandalism, in the second +2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DIUMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents af ts 1298 ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 ond confirmed at its 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014; os recommenced by the UP oiman Universly Council at Is 125 Special Meeting on 10 December 2012, Page 49 of 67‘and third Less serious lations. 1. Damaging or defacing property within University premises, including but not limited to, littering and vandalism; 2. Drinking of alcoholic beverages, except where and when expressly allowed by the Chancellor, and/or drunken behavior within 3. Smoking in violation of the provisions of R.A. 921 1;and 4, Gambling within the University. ll. Acts of misconduct of registered student organizations A. Serious 1. Fraud a. Making @ false statement and practicing or attempting to practice any deception in connection with application for registration on behalf of the organization; b. Making a false statement and practicing or attempting to practice any deception in connection with use of University facilities on behalf of the organization; ¢. Making a false statement and practicing or attempting to, practice any deception in connection with application in any University-funded or managed grant or prize on behalf of the organization; . Making a false statement and practicing or attempting to practice any deception in connection with application for tambayan on behalf of the organization; and @. Making a false statement and/or withholding information in relation to the changes in the organization's membership and officers within the duration of registration on behalf of the organization. 2. Harm to persons @. Creating and/or engaging in disorder, tumult, breach of peace, or serious disturbance such as, but not limited to, rumbles, within the University premises, resulting in harm to persons: . Accepting a student who has not completed a one- semester residency in UP Diliman for membership in a registered student organization, except in the case of a fratemity or sorority for 2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents atts 1296" ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 Gnd confimned at It 130)" Meeting on 22 Septemner 2014: os eecommended by the UP Oliman Univesity Councl ot Ils 125 Speciol Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 50 of 67which the residency requirement is one academic year; b. Any violation as described in R.A. 8049, otherwise known as the Anfi-Hazing Law. 3. Wilfully disobeying any lawful written order or directive by the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Directors of academic units, College Secretaries, OSA Director and members of disciplinary bodies, including but not limited fo, summons for purposes of investigation ‘and other proceedings; 4. Engaging in any other form of misconduct, whether within or outside University premises, significantly affecting the good order and welfare and/or good name of the University, and/or which violates the provisions of this Code regarding student organizations; 5. Damaging or defacing property within University premises, with the use of hazardous chemicals, use of explosives or incendiary materials; Less serious 1. Damaging or defacing property within University premises, including but not limited to, littering and vandalism. However, if allegedly committed with the use of hazardous chemicals, use of explosives or incendiary materials, itis considered serious; and 2. Appropriating for the student organization in the University property of ‘nother. “2012 C00 OF sHDEN CONDUCT OF Ur UMAR, cs oproved win amendments by ne Boa of Regents al 270% tetngon sb une 2s. costed at 19) ening on 2 separa’ 204 orto by mo UF Dan Uva Counce! stahspecr ootng on 0 oacanb2072 Page 51 of 67Appendix B Conective measures 1, Admonition/reprimand 2. Apology 3, Cancellation of registration 4, Suspension 5. Expulsion 6. Withdrawal of degree Additional corrective measures, which may be concurrently imposed with above! corrective measures 1, Fine Disqualification from graduation with honors, Reparation 4. Restitution 5. Suspension or withdrawal of IT privileges as defined by the current policies on IT uses and resources of the University.* Corrective measures that are sui generis or in a class of their own: For students: Sh 1. Cancellation of admission to the University 2. Community service For student organizations: 1. Cancellation of recognition 2, Suspension of recognition * see the Approved Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Information Technology [IT] Resources of the System, epproved by the Board of Regents on | February 2003, posted in tne website of the University (btini//www.up.edu.en), and other documents. "2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents atits 1298 ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and contimned at ils 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014; as recommended by the UP biiman University Council alls 125" Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 52 of 67‘2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, APPENDIX C: FLOWCHART Flowchart Procedure for cases involving Intellectual Dishonesty (page |) ‘COMPLAINT How Commenced: An incident involving intellectual dishonesty may be reported, ‘orally of in writing and duly signed, by anyone directly tothe Dean, or through a {faculty member, of the colege where the incident occured. Oral reports shall be put in wring and duly signed by the person fling the report, copy furnished the SDC, ‘The Dean shall, within one (1) week from receipt of report, determine whether @ CDC of an ICDC should be constituted, and write the Dean's Report, copy furnished the SDC. Parties: In ll cases of intellectual dishonesty, the University is deemed the ‘complainant. The students reported to have committed the act of misconduct ‘constituting intellectual dishonesty is/are the respondents. Representation of Parties and Right to Counsel: The University shall be represented by a tenured, reguiar member ofthe University Council who is not on leave, sabbatical, secondment or special detail, wno is appointed by the Chancellr. ‘The respondentis shal represent himseltherselfthemselves, and shall have the Tight to counsel, The counsel's role shal be limited to advice. The counsel of choice may be any person who can assist the respondent. ¥ ‘Constitution ICDC or COC ‘The Dean's constitutes the CDC or the ICDC within one (1) week from the determination of juriscction by the Dean ‘= Ifintellectuat dishonesty iavoives more than one college: Deans constitute Inter- College Disciplinary Committee (ICDC) + Hntellectual dishonesty ofa student in the College: Dean constitutes College Disciplinary Committee (CDC) ' ‘SUMMONS Who shall issue: The CDC or ICDC shal, within fe (5) days, from its constitution, issue summons tothe respondent with a copy of the complaint and the Dean's Report, copy furnished the Dean and the SDC. Service: The summons shall be served within another five (5) days {personally to the respondent through the Department Chair, Institute Director andlor the Secretary of the College to which s/he belongs or through the Office ofthe University Registrar (OUR) if the respondent does not belong to any allege; by electronic mailto the respondent's UP Webmail account, wherein the respondents presumed to have received the Summons; ©. by registered mailto the respondent's residence address indicated in hers latest Form 5, wherein the respondents presumed to have received the Summons; and 4. tothe minor respondent's parents or guardians. Proof of recent of summons served through the Department Chai, Institute Director, the College Secretary or the OUR shall be submitted to the CDC or ICDC within two (2) days. ‘TIMELINE Start Within 7 days from commencement of complaint Within 7 days from the determination of committee by the Dean Within 6 days from Constitution of ICDC or COC Within 8 days to serve ‘within 2 days to submit proof of receint of summons + he de date tas on 2 nom worn Poiday, the due Ste wi be onthe net Senco ay "2012 GODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILMAN, a: approved wih amendments by the Board of Regents als 1298" eating on 30 June 2014 and confirmed at is 1501 Mestlng on 29 September 2014’ o$ recommended by the UP Diliman Univerly Couneil ets 125 Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 53 of 672012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, APPENDIX C: FLOWCHART Flowchart Procedure for cases involving Intellectual Dishonesty (page 2) + ‘ANSWER ‘The respondent shall answer in writing within a non-extendible period of five (5) days from receipt ofthe summons and the Dean's Report. Ifthe respondent fails to ‘answer within the time paried, s he is deemed to have waived herihis right to present heriis sie. NOTICE OF HEARING The CDC oF ICDC shall serve to the parties a notice of dates of preliminary meeting ‘and hearings in such a manner as shall ensure the receipt of the notice atleast three (3) days before the date ofthe initial hearing. . PRELIMINARY MEETING - mandatory 1. RResRANCES Period: not later than { week ater the weirs - | University: duly authorized ian ct aa tp ae 1 apenas to peta we wc soon | Bi hart fer aren — te toured Uersiy Maters be taken up: (Conia ineracar Ue, ‘2, marking of documents to be onal steuted UC mating ctierae: | la Bee og Be Urversty & itiycrnobee and gt oft me Respondent: shallpvessin | | 5. Shc aubmt te cose fo ‘person; may be accompanied by parents, guardians and legal counsel, whose participation shall be limited to advies. resolution during the meeting Form: matters token and agreed upon ‘shal be reduced in writing and attested to by the members ofthe Commitee present, the University representative, andlor private complainant, andthe respondent. The agreement is binding fon the parties. + Failure of University o private ‘complainant to appear = ground for ‘ismiseal of complaint ‘+ Failure of respondent to appear = same effect as failure to answer | ‘Submission of preliminary report, copy fumished the SDC and Deanis. Within § days trom receipt of ‘summons Atleast 3 days before the date of intial hearing Within 4 week after receipt of answer or after expiration of ‘the period within which to fle IF RESOLVED AT THIS ‘STAGE: the process will take approximately 41 days. *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved wih amendments by the Boord of Regen's cl is 1298" gating on 30 June 2014 and confimed af ts 1301" Meeting on 29 Seplember 214% os recommenced By the UP Oilman Univertly Council ails 125 Speciol Meeting on 10 December 2012 Page 54 of 67—— 2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN "APPENDIX C: FLOWCHART Flowchart: Procedure for cases involving Intellectual Dishonesty [page 3) ‘ ‘Not more than 1 week after HEARINGS preliminary meeting ‘The intial hearing must be set not later than one (1) week after the preliminary meeting, Hearngs must be completed within a non-extendible period of two (2) ‘Within 2 months afer intl ronths afer the intial hearing, after which the CDC or ICDC shall resolve the case. hearing: non-extendible y COMMITTEE REPORT ‘within 16 days ater fal ‘The CDC oF ICDC shall submit its resolution and recommended corrective hearing measures, if any, tothe Dean within teen (15) days ater the final hearing. The Tesoltion shal be in wing and signed by a majonty ofits members. It shal inciude ‘a Dre statoment ofthe findings of fact and the specific regulations on which the Fesolution and recommended corrective measures are based. It shall note the attendance of CDC or ICDC members of meetings and hearings, Y DEAN'S ACTION Within 7 days ‘The Dean ofthe college to which the student belongs shall adopt the resolution and ‘shall affirm or modify the recommended correctve measure, ifany, within 7 days. Service of the Dean's action: Inthe same manner as Surnmons. “The diy appointed roprosentative ofthe University shall submit a copy of the resolution to the Chancelor, who shall inform the Executive Commitee ofthe same. | J ect 7 dye art 2 recent ofthe decision ifno APPEAL ENFORCEMENT OF THE DECISION ape pane ‘The Dear's action may be Hino appeals made by any party, the Dean's | | Extcome the process wll appealed by either party to ‘action shall be fina end immediately be Berean redid red the UP Diliman Executive enforced upon the expiration ofthe period for | | Gays Commitee witin seven (7), |_| ing an appeal . working days from receipt of ae the decison, through the “The final decision shall be executory upon fond ee ae (Gronesfor The Ue ian eset aerate repent vogee Executive Commitee shall herihis parent(sVouardian(s)/nearest relative Hear aiefutte: decide the appeal within two ‘andlor by registered mai. The {@) months from receipt ofthe Parents/guardian’s shall be furnished a copy ‘appeal. is decision may be Df the decision The resolution shall be Sea he oon ia ‘appealed tothe President ‘exeouted by the Dean ofthe College to Es enewtaarstoty 200 ‘within seven (7) working days ‘when the respondent belongs. In the case of | | gay ‘pon receipt ofthe decision ‘expulsion, the resolition shal be executed |The Presidents decision is by the Chancel. ; epee son eeerees,. Regents (BOR) within seven Ifthe decision involves suspension, the eerie coon (7) working éays upon receipt | College Secretary and concerned professors Seer of he decision. {| shattbe notifies ae ‘Appeal to the BOR: Within 7 ‘working days from the Fecsipt ofthe President's decision | Jf 2512 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DLIMAN, os oppreved with emendmenisby ihe Board of Regen’ ot 1298 esting on 30 Jone 2014 ond confimed ots 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014 a8 recommended by he UP Dinan Universty Council at is 125" Speci Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 86 of 6‘2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN APPENDIX C: FLOWCHART Blowchart: Procedure for cases involving intellectual Dishonesty [page 4) CORRECTIVE MEASURE INVOLVING SUSPENSIONS Final decision of suspensions of thirty (30) to sixty (60) days, which are ‘execulory within thirty (30) days prior tothe first day ofthe final examination period, shall take effect on the frst day of classes during the subsequent ‘semester, except when the respondent is graduating, in which case the ‘sanction shall immediately take effect upon the final decision in accordance with Article Vil Section 2.15. The SDC, the Office of the University Registrar (OUR), the College Secretary and concerned professors shall be informed of the implementation of the corrective measure. IF APPEALED TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS: the length of the process varies ©2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN. os approved with amendments by he Boord of Regen atts 1278" Meeting on 30 June 2014anc contimed at Is 130} Meoting on 29 September 2014; cs recommenced by the UF iiman University Counc at ils 125" Special Meeting on 10 December 2012, Page §6 of 67‘2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN| APPENDIX C: FLOWCHART Flo Procedure for other acts of misconduct (page 1) ‘COMPLAINT, How Commenced: An incident involving student misconduct may be reported, orally or iin writing and duly signed, by anyone to any College or University official. Oral reports shall be put in wrting and duly signed by the person fling the report, copy furnished the ‘SDC. The recipient of the complaint other than the Dean shall, within three (3) days, Teport the complaint tothe Dean or to the SDC. Parties: In all cases of intellectual dishonesty, the University's deemed the ‘complainant, The students reported to have commitied the act of misconduct ‘constituting intellectual dishonesty isare the respondent. Representation of Parties and Right to Counsel: The University shall be represented by a tenured, regular member ofthe University Council who is not on leave, sabbatical, secondment or special detail, whois appointed by the Chancellor. ‘The respondents shall represent himseltherseltinemsaives, and shall have the right to counsel. The counseFs role shall be limited to advice. The counsel of choice may be any person who can assist the respondent. : DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION and PROBABLE CAUSE ‘The Dean or the SOC Chair shall determine whether {the act subject ofthe complaint is serious or ess serious misconduct; ', the misconduct occurred in more than one college: {the students involved belong to more than one college; and, ._ there is probable cause. ‘The Dean or the SDC shall determine jurisdiction ofthe case and, when necessary, refer the case within seven (7) days to the appropriate forum, in accordance with Article V Sections 3.4.1 and 3.42 Se College Dean: ‘Student Disciplinary Council For cases where the acts less serious (sp0): andlor is committed within a particular All other cases not fling under the college and involves only students jurisdiction ofthe College Desn. belonging to said colege. Se | ceemnctelrs, Tanja] | Son una oer operas ieee | | SR, methods are applicable, the jurisdiction is or other cases within the Dean or the SDC Chair eee ‘soc jurisdiction the SOC. (ahoeper'e apeicanie) shall resolve the cas employing such. by Successful rosoiution of the case? TIMELINE? ‘Start Witin 3 days, complaint ‘shall be reported tothe Dean or the SDC Within 7 days from receipt ‘ofthe complaint Within 4 week afte determination that College ‘Dean has jurisdiction, or that the case falling under the 'SOC's jurisdiction ig less ‘serious *itme dv eae fats 09& non working hoy, ede dae wit be ome net Schoo ay “20 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UF LINN ci approved wih omvendmerisby Ihe Boord of Regents ols 12705 ‘Meeting on 39 June 2014 and confimed ot ts 1301"! Meeting on 29September 2014; os commended by the UP Di Univenity Courcl atts 1258 Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 87 ot 67‘2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN APPENDIX C: FLOWCHART Flowchart: Procedure for other acts of misconduct [page 2} ‘Successtul resolution ofthe case? t ‘Successful resolution: ‘No resolution IF ADRIS SUCCESSFUL: Made in wing, when signed by arrived at. the process vil tke the DeaniSDC Chair, shall be final Po a and immediately executory. {under the jurisdiction of Dean: Hundor the jurisdiction of the SDC, Within 4 week after Dean shal within 7 days, form a ‘SDC constitutes an Ad Hoc ‘determination of urediction Collage Disciplinary Committee | | Disciplinary Hearing Committee or falure of ADR {CDC} and forward the complaint (AHDHC) within 7 days totha CDC, a ‘Within 8 days from the ‘SUMMONS constitution of AHDHC Who shall lasue: The CDC or AHDHC shal, within ve (5) days from is Constitution, issue summons to the respondent with a copy of the ‘complaint and the Dean's andlor SDC Chairs referral. The summons shall ‘be served within another five (5) days. Within § days to setve ‘Service: The summons shall be served within another five (5) days pices ', personally to the respondent through the Department Chair, Institute Director andlor the Secretary ofthe College to vnich s/he belongs or ‘through the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) ifthe respondent does not belong to any college; ._ by electronic mal tothe respondent's UP Webmail account, wherein the respondent is presumed to have received the Summons; . by registered mailto the respondent's residence address incicated in hers latest Form 5, wherein the respondent is presumed to have reoaved the Summons; and 4. tothe minor respondent's parents or guardians. Proof of receipt of summons served through the Department Chair, Within 2 days to submit Institute Director, the College Secretary of the OUR shall be submited to proof of receipt of summons the COC or AHDHC within two (2) days. J 7012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, oi approved with amendments By the Boora! of Regents at is 1298 ‘Meeting on 20 June 2014 end confimed ot ts 1301" Meeting on 29September 2014: at recommended by the UP Diirian Univentty Counel alls 125 Speciol Meeting on ]0December 2012, Page 58 of 67,‘2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN ‘APPENDIX C: FLOWCHART Flowchart: Procedure for other acts of misconduct (page 3) 4 ‘ANSWER “The respondent shall anewer in writing within a non-extendible period of five (6) days ftom receipt ofthe summons and the complaint. Ifthe respondent fails to ‘answet within the time period, sthe is deemed to have waived herthis right to present herhhis side. NOTICES, ‘The CDC or AHDHC shall serve tothe parties, Dean, Colege Secretary, Department Chalr/nsttuia Director, and parent(sVguardian(s), a notice of dates of preliminary meeting and hearings in such @ manner as shall ensure the receipt of the notice at least three (3) deys before the date of the meeting/hearing S PRELIMINARY MEETING pan eeNces: Period: not later than 1 week after the receipt of answer or afer the expiration of the period within which to file answer. july authorized | per | Recess He. | Mate open member, s/he may represent ray2 marking of documents to be the University. presented; 3. Re aens: Respondent: shall appear in 4, identity of witnesses and gist of their centres ie fi res rears Bio doncamanndelie seer 5 nls os caes, an ai participation shall be limited to aie Form: matters taken and agreed upon, shall be reduced in wring and attested to by the members of the Committee pregent, the University represeniative, Aandior private complainant, and the respondent. The agreement is binding on the parties, + allure of University or private ‘complainant to appear = ground for sismissal of complaint + Failure of respondent to appear = same effect as fallure to answer ‘Submission of prliminary report, copy fumished the SDC and Dearvs. — Within & days from receipt of the summons Atleast 3 days before the date of intial meeting/nearing Within 4 week after the receipt of the answer or after the ‘expiration ofthe period within wiih to fle answer IF AMICABLE SETTLEMENT |S ARRIVED AT: the process will take approximately 51 days | S012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, cs approved with amenicmens By the Board of Regents at is 1296 Mesting on 20 June 2014an¢ confined ot I 1201" Meeting on 29 September 2014: as recommendes by the UP Cilmon Univetsily Counc a ifs 125" Special Meeting on 1]0December 2012. Page 59 of 67[ 2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN | APPENDIX C: FLOWCHART Flowchart Procedure for other acts of misconduct (poge 4) ‘CDC REPORT ‘The CDC shall submit ts resolution ‘and recommended corrective ‘measures, if any, to the Dean within fifteen (15) days after the final ‘hearing, The resolution shall be in ‘writing and signed by a majority of its members. It shall include a brief ‘Statement ofthe findings of fact and the specific regulations on which the resolution and recommended Corrective measures are based. It shall note the attendance of COC ‘members of meetings and hearings. | DEAN'S ACTION ‘The Dean of the college to which the student belongs shall adopt the resolution and shall affirm or modify the recommended corrective measure, if any, within 7 days, Service of the Dean's action: In the same manner as Summons. ‘The duly appointed representative ofthe University shal submit a copy ofthe resolution tothe Chancellor, \who shall inform the Executive Committee ofthe same. HEARINGS ‘The inital hearing must be set not later than one (1) week after the receipt by the parties ofthe preliminary meeting report. Hearings must be completed within two (2) ‘months after the intial hearing afler which the CDC or AHDHC shall decide the case. | ‘Within 4 week after preliminary ies sa sage oni hearings | ‘Submission of Decision: within 15 days after final hearing = ‘SDC DECISION ‘Within fteen (15) days after the final hearing, the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing ‘Committee shall submit its decision to the SDC, which shall adopt or modify the ‘corrective meaeure within the prescribed range, within seven (7) days after receipt. The SDC shall immediately ‘transmit the same to the Chancellor, copy furnished the Deanis, College Secretaryies and Institute Directoris/Department Chair's ‘concerned. ‘The Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee decision shall contain the findings of fact, the appliceble provisions ‘ofthis Code, and the corresponding corrective measures. It shall note the ‘attendance of the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee memiers of meetings and hearings. ‘The parties concerned shall each be served a copy of the SDC decision. The respondent shall be served in the manner provided in Article V Section 2.6. | | ‘Adoption/Modiiction of Decision within 7 days. J “2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DLIMAN, os opproved with omendmenis by the Board of Regenis a is 1246" ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and contimed otis 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014: as recommended by the UP Dian Univers Courel at its 125" Speciot Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 60 of 67‘2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN ‘APPENDIX C: FLOWCHART Elowchart: Procedure for other acts of misconduct (page 5) | “The resolution may be appealed by either party to the UP Diiman Executive | Committee within seven (7) working days from receipt of the resolution, {through the Chancellor. The UP Diliman Executive Commie shall decide: | the appeal within two (2) months. Its decision may be appealed to the | President within seven (7) working days upon receipt ofthe decision. The President's decision is appealable to the Board of Regents (BOR) within | seven (7) working days upon receipt ofthe decision. ‘APPEAL FINALITY AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE DECISION If no appeal is made, the Deants shall immediately enfore the decision ‘upon recsipt personally by the respondent or harris parent(e){guardian(s)nesrest relative and/or by registered mail. is Incumbent upon the respondent to notify the University through herihis| home College, of any change of addrees during the pendency ofthe ‘case, Otherwise sie is bound by the address given in herfis last Form 55 The parenlvs/guardianis shall be fumished a copy ofthe decision If the decision involves suspension, tne College Secretary and the, ‘concerned professors shall be notified. CORRECTIVE MEASURES INVOLVING SUSPENSIONS within thy (30) days prior tothe frst day ofthe final examination period, shal {ake effect on the frst day of classes during the subsequent semester, except ‘when the respondent is graduating, in which case the sanction shell immediately take effect upon receipt ofthe final decision in accordance with Article Vil Section 3.6.15, The Office of the University Registrar (OUR), the College Secretary ‘and concerned professors shall be informed of the implementation of the ‘corrective measure. { | inal ecsin of suspensions oft (2) o sity (0) ays, which ae exeetoy \ ' ' \ \ t ' i 1 i 1 i 1 ' } IF NO APPEAL IS MADE: the process will take approximately 133 days ‘Appeal to the Execont: within 7 ‘working days from receipt of resolution Decision: within 2 months IF APPEALED TO EXECOM: the process will take 193 days, ‘Appeal to the President: Wahin 7 ‘Working days from the receipt of the Execom decision ‘Appeal to the BOR: Within 7 working days from the receipt of the Presidents. — IF APPEALED TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS: the length ofthe process ‘ers | *®2o12 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, of approved vith amencments By the Board of Regents ais 1270" Mooting on 20 June 2014ane confirmed ot its 13018 Meeting on 29 September 2014 os recommenced by the UP Dimon University Counc a! Is 125" Special Meeting on 10December 2012 Page 61 of 672012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN. APPENDIX C: FLOWCHART Flowchart: Procedure for misconduct of registered student organizations (page 1) HOW COMMENCED {An incident involving misconduct of a student organization may be reported, orally ‘or in wring and duly signed, by anyone to any College or University official. Oral ‘reports shall be putin writing and duly signed by the person fling the report. The: ‘recipient ofthe complaint shall, within twenty-four (24) hours, report the complaint to the Office of Student Activities (OSA) orto the Dean of the College concerned t DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION and PROBABLE CAUSE ‘The Dean or the OSA shall determine whether the student organization involved is College-registered or University-registered. College-registered organizations fall under the jurisdiction of the Dean while Universty-registered organizations fall under the Jurisdiction of the OSA. ‘The Dean or the OSA shall determine jurisdiction of the case and forward the report to the appropriate forum, in accordance with ticle V Sections 4.3.1 and 4.3.2, within three (3) days, copy funished the SDC, a ™ College Dean: for cases where the Office of Student Activities: ‘act is less serious, committed within AAllother cases not fling under the the College and involves a College- jutsdiction ofthe College Dean. registered student organization. ‘Actis less serious Jurisdiction withthe ‘OSA Head is Serious misconduct OSA Head, after finding probable cause, shall transmit the case to the OVCSA which shall form ‘an AHDHC. (constituted within 7 days) {proceed to B. Procedure before SDC ‘AHDHC) Iunder the jurisdiction of OSA and act ‘The Dean/OSA Head (whoever is applicable) shall resolve the case by employing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods, within 7 days. JN TIMELINE® Start Within 4 day to report Within 3 days from ‘commencement of complaint Within 7 days to constitute [AHDHC afer determination of Jurisdiction and probable cause Within 7 days to ap the determination of and probable cause Y ADR after fon “ifthe due date fas on anon- working holiday, the 3 ‘nthe next schol day. date wil be i “2012. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILMAN, as approved with amendments by the 6oord of Regent ality 1296 ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confirmed at is 130) Meeting on 29 Seplember 2014: as recommended by the UP liman Universy Counc at ils 125m Special Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 62 of 67‘2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN APPENDIX C: FLOWCHART lowchart Procedure for misconduct of registered student organizations (page 2) IF CASE IS RESOLVED ‘THROUGH ADR BY THE DEAN OR OSA HEAD: the ‘Successful resolution: ‘ADR inapplicable or no process will take ‘Made in writing, when signed by the Dean’ ‘resolution was arrived at: approximately 18- 21 days. ‘OSA Head, shallbe final and immediately executor, 5 } ‘Wunder th jurisdiction of Dean: The ‘under the jurediion of OSA: 9 Cia Dean, vthin 7 days, shal frm a (OSA Head. ator focing probable Sed coca College Disciplinary Committee cause, shailtranamittho case tothe | | AOR f {CDC}whicn shal assume ‘GVCSA which shai constitute an | Jbedicton over the case. (proceed AAHOHC within 7 days ‘to A. Procedure before the (proceed to B. Procedure before | College Disciplinary Committee) Vesa AHDHC) T2912 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as opproved with amendments by the Board of Regents ati 1270" Mecting on 30 June 2014 and confrmed al ts 1301 Meeting on 29 September 2014 68 recommended by the UF Dinan University Counc ot its 125" Speciol Meeting on 10 December 2012. Page 63 of é2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, APPENDIX C: FLOWCHART. Flowchart: Procedure for misconduct of registered student organizations (page 3) A. Procedure to be followed by the College Disciplinary Committee ‘SUMMONS “The CDC shall, within three (3) days from its constitution, send a copy of the ‘complaint and issue summons to the respondent, represented by any of the student ‘organization’ officers, through the College Secretary. The facuity advisers shall be {urnished @ copy of the complaint and summons. Proof of receipt ofthe summons shall be submitted to the COC within two (2) days. ‘This mode of service of summons shall aply to the service of notices, decisions and other communications, ‘ANSWER ‘The respondent shall answer in writing, signed by the head ofthe student ‘organization, within seven (7) days from receipt of the summons and the complaint I the respondent fails to answer within the time period, itis deemed to have waived its ight to present evidence on ts behalf. 1 NOTICES: The COC sha sane to The prelrinay esting shal be mandatory. the pain atin of The OOC anal aha premnary meetng sale peknie dare otter ar one (1) weok ater recat |__| cttw eagendensanave orate ve uch 4 annes so sel. expiration of the period within which the PRELIMINARY MEETING censure the receipt of the E roc atleast tres days respondent should answer. fore the date of the inal hearing, Feilure of the College andior the private ‘complainant to appear shall be ground to dismiss the complaint. Failure of the respondent to appear shall have the same effect as failure to answer. APPEARANCES ‘During the preliminary meeting, the parties ‘The College shall ‘shall consider all matters that will id in the appear as complainant ‘prompt cisposition ofthe case, such as any through its duly facts admitted, marking of documents to be authorized ‘resented, dates of hearings, identity of representative ‘Witnesses and the gist oftheir testimony; an, appointed by the Dean in less serious cases, an amicable from among its reguiar settlement faculty. The respondent shall appear through its Matters taken and agreed upon during the head with the preliminary meeting shall be reduced in ‘assistance ofits faculty ‘writing and attested to by the members of the advisers andlor COC present, the College representative ‘counsel, whose role shall be limited 10 adver. ‘andor the private complainant, and the respondent, The preliminary meeting report ‘shal be binding on the parties. The parties may also agree to submit the case for resolution during the preliminary meeting — ‘Within 3 days from constitution ‘of CC ‘maximum of 2 days to receive Within 7 days from receipt of ‘summons and the complaint Notice of Hearing: at least 3 days before the date of intial meetinghhearing Preliminary Meeting: Within 1 week after receipt of ‘answer/after the excitation of the period within which to fle “2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Board of Regents ot is 1278" Meeting on 20 June 2014 and confemed at ts 1301 Meeting on 29September 204; as ecommmended By the UP Diliman, Univerity Counel a its 125" Special Meeting on 10 December 2012 Page 64 of 6712012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN ‘APPENDIX C: FLOWCHART. Hlowchart: Procedure for misconduct of registered student organizations (page 4) A. Procedure to be followed by the College Disciplinary Committee | 4 Within 2 months ater Heantics preliminary bearing Hearings must be completed within two months after the preliminary hearing, after ‘which the COC shall resolve the case ‘CDC DECISION ‘Within 46 days ater frat hearing ‘Within fifteen (18) days after the fnal hearing, the CDC shall submits decision to | the Dean “The CDC decision should contain the findings of fact, the applicable provisions of this Code, and the corresponding corective measures. It shall note the attendance ‘of COC members of meetings and hearings, DEAN'S ACTION wen7 aaye ‘The Dean shall adopt the resolution and shall afr or modity the recommended corrective measure within prescribed range, if any, within seven (7) days. SERVICE OF DECISION Final and Executory| 18 days ‘upon receipt by the party ‘The parties concerned shall each be served a copy ofthe CDC decision, copy furnished the OSA, Leena cp IF CASE FALLS UNDER THE ‘JURISDICTION OF THE CDC: the process will take approximately 147 days. Tap12 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, a: approved wih amendments by the Board of Regents ati }278" Mosting ov 30 June 2014 and confimed atts 1301" Meeting on 29 September 2014 0: recommended by the UP Diliman University Counc atts 128" Specio! Meeting on 10 December 2012, Page 66 of 67‘2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN APPENDIX C: FLOWCHART Flowchart: Procedure for misconduct of registered student organizations (page 5) B, Procedure to be followed by the OVCSA Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee ‘SUMMONS ‘The Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee shall, within three (3) days from its cconsttuion, issue summons to the respondent, through any of its officers, with a copy of the complaint, copy furnished the faculty advisers. The respondent is presumed to have ‘received a copy of the summons and the complaint within three (3) days from issuance. ‘These modes of service of summons shall also apply to the service of notices, decisions ‘and other communications. ‘ANSWER, “The respondent shall answer in wrling, signed by the head ofthe student organization, within Seven (7) days from receipt ofthe summons and the complaint. f the respondent fas to answer within the time period, itis deemed to have waived its right to present evidence on its behatf. 1 NOTICE OF HEARING PRELIMINARY MEETING (preliminary meetings and ‘The mandatory preliminary meeting shall be set hearings) ‘not later than one (1) week after receipt ofthe =servedtothe partiesin | —»| answer or after the expiration of the period within ‘such @ manner as shell ‘which to answer. ensure the receipt at least 3 {days before the date of the Feallure of the University andlor the private inital hearing ‘complainant to appear shall be ground to dismiss the complaint Failure of the respondent to appear shall have the same effect 2s failure to answer. APPEARANCES During the preliminary meeting, the parties shall Consider all matters that wil aid in the promot disposition ofthe case, such as any facts ‘admitted, marking of documents to be presented, ‘The University shall appear ‘88 complainant through the ‘Office ofthe Vice is dates of hearings, ident of witnesses and the Chanel for Student st oftheir testimony; and, n less serious cases ‘an amicable sattlement. ‘Matters taken and agreed upon during the preliminary meeting shall be reduced in writing ‘and attested to by the members of the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee present, the University representative andlor the private ‘complainant, and the respondent. The preliminary meeting repon shall be binding on the parties. ‘The parties may also agree to submit the case for J resolution during the preliminary meeting, appear through its head with the assistance of its faculty advisers and/or counsel, whose role shall be limited to advice. . i t i t i t ' t 1 r ‘The respondent shall | 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 TIMELINE* ‘Within 3 days from ‘constitution of AHOHG Maximum of 3 days to receive summons, Within 7 days from receipt of summons and ‘the complaint Preliminary Meeting within 7 days after receipt of answerfatter he ‘expiration of the period within which to fle Notice of Hearing’ at least 3 days before the date of intial hearing eae ene ee coees an *2012 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OF UP DILIMAN, as approved with amendments by the Boord of Regents at is 128% ‘Meeting on 30 June 2014 and confimmed at ts 1301" Waeting on 29 Septerbe: 2014 as ecommended by the UP Dilan Univer Council ots 125” Special Meeting on |0 December 2012. 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Procedure to be followed by the OVCSA Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee ‘ HEARINGS Hearings must be completed within two months after the preliminary hearing, after “which the Ad Hoc Disciplinary Hearing Committee shall resolve the case. ’ (COMMITTEE DECISION ing Commitee shall decide within fteen (18) ing Committee decision should contain the findings of ofthis Code, and the corresponding corrective ‘Ad Hoe Disciplinary Hearing ‘Committee members of meetings and hearings. , ‘SERVICE OF DECISION ‘The AHOHC shall serve the parties its decision within two (2) days, copy furighed the Deans) and College Secretary(ies) concerned, when appropriate, ‘The respondent shall be served in the manner provided in Article V Section 4.5.1. ‘The decision is immediately executory upon receipt by the Office of Student ‘Activities (OSA) andlor the Dean(s) concerned Within 2 months after the intial hearing Within 15 days after final hearing Within 2 days after receipt ‘The process will take approximately 121 days "2012. 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