ssipeoucesano cues es ene I c00e ANo CONOUCT POLICIES VU AND PARTHER STUDENT HANDBOOK Vv. creo Policies and Guidelines UsrNsTP.OWTS LTSUniversity of Santo Tomas National Service Training Program (Civic Welfare Training Service and Literacy Training Service Policies and Guidelines. 1. \NSTP-coURSE What is the legal basis ofthe National Service Training Program (NSTP)? ‘The NSTP was establshed by vite of RA 9163 othenvise known as the National Service Training Program Act of 200. What are the components of the NSTP? Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) > Refers to the program component designed to provide lary training in order to matwvate, train, organize and ‘mobilize studerts for national defence preparedness. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) % Refers to the program component or activities contributory to the general welfare and betterment of fe for the members of the community or the enhancement of ts facies, especially those devoted to Improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation ‘and moral of the cerry, Literacy Training Service (LTS) 2 Refers to the program component designed to train students to teach literacy and numeracy sklls to school children, out-ofschool youth and other segments of society in need of thelr service Who are covered by the NSTP Law? 1, All Incoming freshmen students, male and female, starting SY 2002- 2003, enrolled in any baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year fechnicalvocational or assocate courses, are required to complete ‘one (1) NSTP component of their choice, as a graduation requirement, Inthe case ofthe Unversity of Sento Tomas: Al NST Components are offered to frst year college students 2. All higher and techrical-vocational education institutions must offer at least one (1) of the NSTP components. 3: State Universities and Colleges (SUCS) shall offer ROTC component and at least one (1) other NSTP component 4. The Philppine Miltary Academy (PHA), Philppine Merchant. Marine Academy (PMMA), Philppine National Polce Academy (PNPA) and other SSUCS of similar nature, in view ofthe special character ofthese institutions, ‘are exempted from the NSTP. What is the duration and equivalent course unit of each of the NSTP ‘component? Each of the NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period (of two (2) semesters for 54-80 traning hours per semester. It shal be ‘rected for three (3) units per semester UsrNsTP.OWTS LTSA. Course delivery LOWTS and LTS are delvered through the mixed mode of online activites through the eLeAP website (http: //eleapustiedu.ph) and ‘actual flldwork experiences inthe partner communities and institutons of the Unversity. B. Course features, 1. There are sx (6) sequential Modules. Students should work on the Modules in succession 2, All modules wil be made avalable on the website for ONLY a prescribed peti of time 3, All modules are interactive. Communication between the students and fecitator wil be made possible omine via Discussion Boards and Messages options. 4, Examinations are online. In the case of the Preliminary Exam, student can take it anywhere at their most corwenient time subject to the time schedule set by the offee. “The Final Exam willbe proctored and taken In the Unversity at time set by the NSTP Office 5, Assignments and other activities must be submitted through the student’ e-eAp account, . Technical Requirements UST NSTP CWTS | LTS utilizes online learning and requires thei students to participate actively in te online class using an LMS system (Blackboard) thru the UST Cloud Campus. Hence, the students are expected to have the means ofthe sad _application/system oniin, . CWS and LTS follow the University Grading System Final Grade Transmuted Grade Remarks 1.00 95-1009, Excellent, 125 94-25% Very Good 150 92-23% Very Good 175 99-91% Good 2.00, 87-38% Good 2.35 24-36% ood 250 82-83% Fair 275 73.31% Fair 3.00, 75-78% Passed 5.00 74% Failure In the contert of Cc Welfare Training Service and Literacy Training ‘Service components: We = Withrew with permission WE = Has never lagged in his/her e-LeAP account FA = is given when a student accumulates 16 hours of absences or missed Its equivalent activites. The corresponding number or hours per activity may vary depending on the requirements st by the NSTP office at the start ofthe schoo! year, JINC = any student who had 8 to 15 hrs of accumulated absences as its equivalent activites such as Final examination, Disaster Response and Preparedness Training, fieldwork, Porto. UsrNsTP.OWTS LTSActivity for the Academic Year Fst semester: eto ‘Orientation Modules (PreGPoat eis, Rignmen) Discussion Boars Disaster Response and Prepared Training ralminary am ‘Second semester: ‘Orientation Feldworks In-campus Ay Assignments Project Reflection Paper Work Output Program evaluation students willbe informed by thei respective facitator if there wll be changes inthe activites F. Student Attendance 4. On- Line Attendance (On-Line attendance is reflected inthe Eleap system. Attendance based on the number of times the student has logged 2. Fieldwork Attendance ‘Attendance during fldwork isto be checked by the Facilitator before leaving the university and, before departure from the community: G. Absences Cony the following reasons are considered as val excuses for absence. 1. Sickness 1.2, Death of immediate family member 13, Other Curricular actives, Supporting documents: 1.1. Absences due to sickness. Student must submit a medical certificate uly certified by the UST Health Service. 1.2. Death of immediate family member. Student must submit a copy of the death certificate 1.3. Other Curricular actives. Stunt must be abl to forward an endorsement letter DULY NOTED BY the Dean's Office and/or OSA. “The student who has incuved an absence will have to secure a make-up slip from the NSTP Office. UsrNsTP.OWTS LTSH. Rescheduling of Activity ‘Students who missed an activity due to vali reasons are given 3 week after the absences to submit @ make-up sip supported by necessary Gocuments to his/her Facilitator. Once approved by the Facitator a make up schedule wil be given based on the AVAILABILITY of a felGwork schedule, After which, a letter of agreement between the concerned student and the NSTP office must be sgned “Make-up sips avalabe tthe NSTP Ofce “Letter of agreement states that a student fled to attend the make up Schedule and unsuccesflly complied with the spec requirements et forth by ‘he NSTP acitatr, he/she wil be marked absent forthe edwork 1. Medical Certificate ‘Medical Certificate s needed prior to OFF Campus activity as per CHED ‘Memo Order 17 series 2012 (Policies and Guidelines on Fieldtrips and Educational Trips of the College and Graduates students) 2. Parental Consent All students must submit an accomplished parental consent prior to felawork schedule, The deadline of submission wil be announced by the Feciitator. Strictly Imposed: “NO PARENTAL CONSENT, NO TRIP POLICY K. Suspension of Activities/Trips [As a general rue, Offce of the Secretary General and/or NSTP CCWTS/LTS Office ae the Gly offices authorized to declare any cancellation Of NSTP CWTS/LTS activities or fieldworks due to reasons such as indement weather and unforeseen circumstances. Amouncement may be posted in the eleap, Facebook and SMS, It Is important to regulary vist your eeap account 1, ENROLLMENT ‘The Universty of Santo Tomas-National Service Training Program offers all the three components for Filpino students In their fist year of colege. A student is considered offically enrolled in NSTP it his/her name appears on the official ist furnished by the Reolsra's Office. A. Addition of course ‘Adding of NSTP course can only be done (1) week ater the enrolment ped. ®. Dropping of course [A student is marked "WP" withdrew with Permission If he/she follows the procedure for dropping prescribed by the Registrar's Office. The approval form for dropping a subject should be presented by the student to the facitator. As the University policy a student may drop the course before the Preliminary period starts. A student who stops attending the on- line dass without offcialy cropping shall receive a grade of "FA" or Failure ‘ueto Absences. . Petition class/es Pelion classes for NSTP 1 & 2 are only offered to graduating students letter of intent must be submitted tothe NSTP Moderator. D. University Athletes Only the students whose names appear on the ofc ist of varsty players of the university, Salinagawi Dance Troupe Members and Yellow Jackets, coming fom the Institute of Physical Education and Athletes UsrNsTP.OWTS LTS(PEA) are considered excused/exempted from the NSTP Course after attending ther orientation forthe said couse Any discrepancy on the Offical Uist from IPEA must be setted by the concerned student atthe IPEA Office, *Cetication letters from coaches wll NOT be honored, , Students with Dual Citizenship Students with dual ctizenship are required to take any of the three INSTP components. IIL, CODE AND CONDUCT POLICIES |. Code of Conduct and Dicipline ""Thomasian students are hereby expected, inthe exercise oftheir ‘rights and in the performance of ther obligations, whether inside or ‘outside te campus, to respect and actin accordance with principles, ‘radltions ard ideals that are authentcalyFlpino and Cathot. Students _must abide bythe code of conduct and discipline formulated by the Unversity” UST, Student Handbook PPS NO. 1927 8. Netiquette 4. Respect for other's opinion ‘Students are given the chance to share their own thoughts, ‘comments, reactions and opinions. Therefore, they are expected to respect teach others opinion, whether tsi accordarce to their own views or net. 2. Keep discussions within the topic “Threads posted by the students must be relevant tothe topejforum crested by the Faciitator. Inelevant threads will be deleted. Students Should also refrain from posting inconsequential. messages and/or attachments. Keep in mind that the eleap is a lesming portal, not 2 socal etwork 3. Posting of irrelevant materials are STRICTLY prohibited ‘The NSTP eLeAP site Is an academic and educational porta. ‘Therefore, posting of Immoral, obscene, dturbing oF pomagraphic pictures, letters and other simiar materals that are offensive are banned In this ste. Such offense wil be subject to sanctions as allowed by PPS 1027, Decency and Modesty in Action. Student handbook. 4. Observe correct grammar ‘The medium of communication In the course is ENGLISH. ‘uiSjtext format messages are unacceptable. Foul and offensive language wll not be tolerate (student Handbook PPS 1027, eceney and Modesty in Acton) 5. Plagiarism Observe itallectual honesty at all umes. C Reminders during Fieldwork 4. Uniform ‘Wear prescribed uriform only, ' NSTP Shit beans . UST ID 6, Wear working shoes/rubber shoes/sneakers UsrNsTP.OWTS LTSDuring feldwork stunts must NOT wear the folowing 2, No sandals or fip-fops . No shorts Avoid many accessories 2. Observe Proper Decorum ‘Students must remember that they represen the Universty and so are expected to behave in accordance with the code of conduct and ‘iscipline as contained in the USTStucent's Hancbook Violations ofthe cade of conduct an discipline as contained in the University's Student's Handoook wil be subject to disciplinary action. Cases vl be referred to the SWDB ofthe student's cllege/feculty/insiut. Ww. UNIVERSITY (Your possible assignment areas) 1. PARTNER INSTITUTIONS: ‘Gugo Eementary Schoo, Bataan Pall Elementary Schoo, Betaan ‘Asuncion Consul Elementary Schoo, Bataan ‘Adarson Elementary Scho), atzan FC cel Rosaria Elementary Schoo, Bataan ‘Cenantong Elementary School Laur, Nueva Eola ‘Angels Vile Elementary School Sta Rosa Nueva Ec Ls Gonzales Elementary Scho, ta Rosa. Nueva Ecla San Lorenzo Rul Parish, Dapat Dapata, Navolas Cy Felcidad Buendia Elm. Seal, 2ragosa Nueva Ecia St. Teresa Jomet Lite Stars ofthe Eley, San Juan Cty 2. PARTNER COMMUNITIES: lambakn,Mariao Bulacan Smokey Mountain, Caloocan Sitio Main, Antiple Sitio Galle, Antplo Sito Mabiog,Taiac Sito Buok, Tafac Sitio San Narn, Tarac Sitio Sta Rasa, Tarlac Sito Masa Talc San Marin {Sapang Pala, Bulacan Brgy. Valeriana Zaragosa, Nueva Ecia Brgy. Sbuln Nageaion, Laguna Brgy. Buenavista Nagearan, Laguna Brgy. Kanlurang Kabubvhayan Nageatan, Laguna Brgy. Malt, Lipa Batangas Sitio Paenaa,daras Riss) UsrNsTP.OWTS LTS\VE_CONFORME Natonal Sere Trang Progam UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS B Sra Manica NsTP ‘Dale “This sto cry that have downloaded a copy ofthe NSTP (CWTS LTS Handbook. have read, undersiod an shall abide by the tems and condsonspresrted by the Civic \Wertare Training Serve (CWTS) and Literacy Training Service (LTS) contained in is manual. ‘conto (suydents Name BNSTP Section) (Parents /ueraars Name) ‘Slgature over printed name Signature over pine name UsrNsTP.OWTSLTS