CAGAYAN DE ORO COLLEGE

GRADUATE SCHOOL

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Revised Edition SY 2020-2021

GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Educational Administration

Master of Arts in Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Teaching Social Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration
and Supervision

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE 1
Welcome to the PHINMA Education Network 2
Milestones of Cagayan de Oro College 3
Vision, Mission and Goals of the Institution and Graduate School4
Graduate Education Programs 5-6
Graduate Attributes and Competencies 7-8
Graduate School Organizational Chart 9
The Basic Requirements for Admission to Graduate School 9
1. General Requirements 9
2. Admission Requirements 10
3. Registration 11
4. Program of Study (Basic Requirements) 11
5. Transfer of Credit 11
6. Grading System 11
7. Minimum Grade Requirement (MGR) 11
8. Grade of Incomplete (INC) 12
9. Comprehensive Examination 12
10. Leave of Absence (LOA) 13
11. Residence Requirement 14
12. Time Limit for Completion of the Course Subject (TLC) 14
13. Thesis Writing 14
14. Requirements for Graduation
15. Frequency of Release of Student Handbook

PEN Student Code of Conduct

PEN Student's Right
PEN Student Code of Conduct
PEN Offenses and Disciplinary Action
1. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
2. PERSONS
3. PROPERTY
4. Security and Public Order C1
5. Public morals
6. School Interest

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 PREFACE

This HANDBOOK will serve as a basic guide in the administration of the

Graduate School. The contents of this handbook are to be seen as guidelines for
decision making actions. The Graduate School, like any other programs, scrutinizes
basic requirements from incoming students upon enrolment. Graduate students
conduct research for their theses and dissertations every year under the guidance
of panel of qualified faculty members.

Understandably, even graduate student researchers encounter difficulty in

the writing of research reports specifically on the format of the paper. Hence, this
handbook contains guidelines, policies ,requirements and standards in the
presentation of research papers in scientific as well as in non-scientific fields. It is
directed mainly to the graduate students who advance to Master’s or Doctoral
candidacy after completing all the academic requirement and passing the
comprehensive examination. The student as the research writer bears principal
responsibility for the organization and form of his or her paper. Likewise, the
Research Adviser, the Panel Members and the Critic/Reader will also find this
handbook useful in supervising the student’s output. A section on the mechanics
of encoding is included to facilitate the task of the writer and encoder in preparing
the final copy.

This handbook has three parts: Part I consists of the Basic Requirements for
Admission and Graduate School Policies; Part 2 presents the Guidelines for
Master’s Theses and Doctoral Dissertations; and Part III illustrates Standards for
Research Report Writing.

It is recommended that this handbook be studied thoroughly to make

research report writing an interesting and meaningful activity. Professors and
students should be able to draw upon the help provided by this resource material
in order to produce quality work.

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 Welcome to the PHINMA Education Network

Your entry to this PHINMA Education Network (PEN) School ushers you likewise into
a group with over 40 years of service professional management. As a student of the
School you are expected to meet certain standards of academic performance. You
are likewise expected to adhere to prescribed norms and behavioral standards
and values as described in the rules and regulations and policies of the School.

In the School you will meet men and women who are competent in the areas in
which they are assigned. Their duty is to help you realize your right to quality
education.

We hope your stay in the PHINMA Group will be a meaningful growth experience
for you. Just as we have seen many of our students work hard to learn and
develop their character, so do we also wish to see you exert your best during your
stay in the school.

Again, welcome and congratulations! you are now a member of the

PHINMA Education Network.

Note: To know more about PHINMA Group, visit www.phinma.com.ph

The Schools of the PHINMA Education Network

ARAULLO UNIVERSITY
Barangay Bitas, Maharlika Highway,
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
www.au.phinma.edu.ph

CAGAYAN DE ORO COLLEGE

Max Suniel Street, Carmen,
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
www.coc.phinma.edu.ph

UNIVERSITY OF ILOILO
Rizal Street, Iloilo City, Iloilo
www.ui.phinma.edu.ph

UNIVERSITY O PANGASINAN
Arellano Street,
Dagupan City, Pangasinan
www.up.phinma.edu.ph

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 Milestones of Cagayan de Oro College

1948
Cagayan de Oro College started operations as Parent-Teacher College.
Initially, the school offered Classes in the elementary and secondary levels
and courses in Education, Liberal Arts, Secretarial, and Commerce in the
tertiary level.

1955
Parent-Teacher College transferred to Barangay Carmen.

1967
Parent-Teacher College was
Renamed as Cagayan de Oro College .

1981
Cagayan de Oro College opened its Graduate School. It began offering the
program for Master of Arts in Teaching Social Studies.

1988
Cagayan de Oro College began Offering technical-vocational courses. It
offered Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology and Electronics
Technology.

1991
Cagayan de Oro College began Offering a ladderized curriculum for Bachelor
of Science in Architecture.

1998
Cagayan de Oro College began Offering PhD in Educational Administration and
Supervision.

2003
The Philippine Association of Colleges and University Commission on Accreditation
(PACU-COA) awards Cagayan de oro College for having the third highest number
of accredited programs.

2004
The Philippine Association of Colleges and University Commission on Accreditation
(PACU-COA) awards Cagayan de Oro College for having the second highest number
of accredited programs

2005
Cagayan de Oro College was acquired by PHINMA. The school in now known as
Cagayan de Oro College-PHINMA Education Network.

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 Vision, Mission and Goals of the Institution and Graduate School

Mission of the PHINMA Education Network

To Make Lives Better Through Education

PHINMA COC Vision

To be the most accessible institute of learning in Northern Mindanao that

provides an education that makes the lives of our students and their families better.

PHINMA COC Mission

To create opportunities for the youth of Northern Mindanao, from all walks of
life, to obtain an education that leads to work that improves their families' standard of
living.

To equip/enable all of our students with the general and professional

competencies and attitudes that will allow them to succeed in their professional choices.

To be an active citizen serving the needs of Northern Mindanao by producing

leaders equipped with the appropriate technical and managerial skills and right values,
who fuel development and who are committed to serving society.

Graduate School Vision

To be an active participants in producing competent professionals in the graduate

school with utmost skills and right attitude as administrators and leaders in the
chosen field of profession embracing diversity and equality.

Graduate School Mission

Making PHINMA graduate school programs reachable to all professionals in the

region with diverse and excellent learning services

Graduate School Goals

Produce competent, values driven, research oriented graduates in their chosen field
of specialization

Promote appreciation on knowledge acquisition, generation , sharing and exchange

among graduates in the region through creative works and research innovations.

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 Graduate Education Programs

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

Master of Arts in Educational Administration graduate program

provides learners with strong theoretical, conceptual foundations and
technical skills in the administration of school system, curriculum,
instructional supervision, educational research and teaching innovations. It
includes core courses such as Philosophical and Ethical Foundations of
Education, Research Methods, Statistics in Education and major courses
relevant on becoming a sound educational administrator.

Objective:
This program aims to prepare graduates for administrative career and
leadership position in the field of education with skills in administering
schools in the 21st century and imbued with moral and spiritual values and a
strong sense of responsibility.

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES

Master of Arts in Teaching Social Studies is designed to develop practitioners

and leaders on professional learning and leadership in social studies education. It
includes courses on Curriculum and Special Methods for History and Social Sciences;
Historical Literacy, Anthology of Education; Philippine Constitution, Human
Development and population Education.

Objective:
This program aims to prepare graduates for professional leadership in social
studies education with skills in developing and organizing research-based curricula,
instructional materials; imbued with moral and spiritual values and a strong sense of
responsibility.

MASTER OF ARTS IN SECONDARY EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Secondary Education provides educators with deep

understanding on the theories, concepts, principles and skills necessary in becoming
more effective teachers and leaders in the administration and supervision of
secondary schools. It also includes courses on Development of Secondary
Curriculum, Problems and Guidance in the Secondary Schools.

Objective:
This program aims to prepare graduates for leadership position in the
secondary schools with administrative, supervisory skills; and imbued with moral and
spiritual values and a strong sense of responsibility.

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MASTER OF ARTS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Elementary Education is designed to broaden professional

capacity, understanding on the theories, concepts, principles and skills necessary in
becoming more effective teachers and leaders in elementary schools. This program
includes courses on Methods of Educational Assessment; Leadership and
Administration; Approaches, Innovation and Strategies in Childhood Education and
Elementary Curriculum; Guidance and Counselling; Computer-based Data Analysis
and Technology Application in Education.

Objective:
This program aims to prepare graduates for leadership position in the
elementary schools with administrative, supervisory skills and imbued with moral
and spiritual values and a strong sense of responsibility.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration and Supervision graduate

program enables educator seeking advancement to obtain the highest-level roles in
the field. By earning doctorate in educational administration, students learn to solve
problems and create policies in running schools collectedly. These educational
leaders mentor teachers, create curricula, analyze finances, and create budgets.

Objective:
The program targets to prepare graduates gain the skills needed to
tackle structural issues and implement policies within educational institutions
as leaders who set school standards.

MASTER IN GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT

Master in Government Management program provides students who are

government employees and administrators with added experience in government
management and public administration. This program will enhance the student’s
perspective on social services, welfare and development, social responsibility,
functions of government agencies and governance. while at the same time
developing the student’s administrative and management skills.

Objective:
The program allows students to develop their administrative and
management skills and improving their public relations and behavior in
government organizations.

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 Graduate Attributes and Competencies:

Competent educational administrators both public and private institutions

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PHINMA Education Network Values

INTEGRITY

PHINMA Education emphasizes dedication, honesty, credibility, and

consistency in words and actions recognizing professional and social responsibility
to bring its students toward a better quality of life.
` Our words carry weight. We call you when we say we will. We show up on time.
When we say “Good job!” or “Needs Improvement”, we mean it. We vote for the
better, though perhaps less popular, candidate or stance. We plant trees because
we value the environment. We teach because we value you.

PROFESSIONALISM

PHINMA Education seeks a high degree of professionalism and adheres

to accepted standards and norms; personal interest must be separated from
professional life so that observance to the tenets of good conduct like calmness
and patience must prevail in all situations.
We show decorum in our manner, dress and speech. We set our sights on
excellence. We work with strangers, friends and foes for every project's best
interests. We leave our heartbreaks and our hobbies at home. Under pressure, we
keep our cool. No shortcuts, no excuses, just results.

COMPETENCE

PHINMA Education puts value in competence and looks upon an individual’s

qualification eventually translating into the ability to perform tasks and deliver
desired results.
We train to high levels of proficiency. Our knowledge ranges from good
grammar to jurisprudence, our abilities from handling syringes to running
software. We understand the job expected of us, and accomplish it with skill. We
qualify.

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TEAMWORK

PHINMA Education believes that teamwork is essential in building an

efficient and effective organization thru the cooperation and coordination of its
members.
We bring our varied talents onto the court. We zoom in on one goal. We
toss ideas around and form our strategy. We move into position to execute the
plan. We give each other feedback, information, challenge, and praise.
Together, we take credit for victory ; Together, we own up to defeat.
Together, we aim for the target.

COMMITMENT

PHINMA Education is committed to the holistic development of the students

by providing quality and affordable education. Employees perform tasks with
passion and adhere to the mission and vision of the network.
We take the Network's mission to heart. We pledge our hours and our
energy to fulfilling its vision of a better life. We say "I do" to the call of service, in
crisis and in victory, in sunny days or wet, through plans and execution. We see
you through to the end.

OPENNESS

PHINMA Education believes that nothing in this world is permanent

except change. Continually faces new ideas, challenges and directions, so the
academe must be flexible and adaptive to the needs of the market and the
dictates of time.
We accept that change governs life. We see it as a track to growth. We
harness it as an opportunity to create. When we encounter hurdles, we breed new
ideas. We let go of cherished expectations. We ride exuberantly into undiscovered
territory.

PATRIOTISM

PHINMA Education work underscores love of country and our people;

Furthermore, is committed to the development of the nation and seeing all
Filipinos attain a better quality of life.
We take pride in our country, its people, and its accomplishments
regardless of our condition. We follow the laws of the land. We are willing to
sacrifice for the greater good. We protect our trees, our rivers and air, and keep
our surroundings and that of our neighbors clean and orderly. We serve.

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 Graduate School Organizational Chart

School Chief Operation Officer

School Assistant Chief Operation Officer

Graduate School Dean

Academic Secretary

Program Head

Professor

Master of Arts Master of Arts Master of Master of Arts Master in

in Educational in Elementary Arts in in Teaching Government
Administratio Education Secondary Social Studies Management
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PART I The Basic Requirements for Admission to Graduate School

1. General Requirements
1.1 Graduates who hold a bachelor’s degree from a college or university of
good standing are eligible for admission to study leading to the Master’s
degree, and graduates who hold a master’s degree or its equivalent from a
school of good standing are eligible for admission to studies leading to the
Doctoral degree.

1.2 Non-education students who enroll into any specific field of the
program must have an adequate background in the undergraduate level
before they are allowed to enroll in the master’s program of at least

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 eighteen (18) units or its equivalent and thesis writing before they are
allowed to enroll in the doctoral program.

1.3 Non-Thesis Master’s Degree Program will take Research Capability

Development, a pre-requite of PhD Program

2. Admission Requirements

2.1 Applicants for admission into Graduate Program must have

The following credentials upon registration:
a. Transcript of records for evaluation purposes;
b. Honorable Dismissal from the school last attended;
c. Special Order (when applicable);
d. Permit to study (for government employee);
e. Foreign students must see the College Registrar for other
documents.

Other Requirements are the following:

a. Proficiency in English when necessary;
b. Oral or written interview by the Dean.

2.2 Original transcript of records of students should be submitted to the

school. These are officially requested by the Registrar’s Office upon
submission by the students of their certificate of Honorable Dismissal.
Transcript of Records obtained by the students for employment purposes
or evaluation purposes are not valid for enrolment but are used for
reference purposes.

2.3 All credentials submitted in support for enrolment become part of the
college. They cannot be withdrawn after registration. Students who will
need a copy of their transcript may request for it at the Registrar’s Office.

2.4 Only students who graduated with a relevant baccalaureate degree

with at least a Grade Weighted Average (GWA) of 2.00 shall be considered
eligible. Likewise, those who graduated with relevant master’s degree with
at least GWA of 2.00 shall be admitted to the doctoral program.

2.5 Applicant with GWA lower than 2.00 will see the Dean and subject to
additional prescribed admission criteria on probationary non-degree status
upon approval.

2.6 The student on probationary status shall be admitted to the degree

program after taking four (4) subjects before admission to the degree as
regular enrollee in the master’s or doctoral program;

2.7 A graduate student who will pursue a field of specialization which is

different from his or her preceding field must have the proper and
corresponding undergraduate orientation of at least eighteen (18) units of
the same discipline or its equivalent.

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3. Registration

3.1 For registration purposes, a student must present an informative copy

of his Transcript of Records and a Certificate of Honorable Dismissal. A
copy of the Marriage Contract must also be furnished to the Registrar’s
Office, in the case of a recently married female who had been previously
registered under her maiden family name. No student is permitted to
attend a graduate course for credit until the Dean of the
respective Program and the School Registrar has certified his or her
registration in the course.

4. Program of Study (Basic Requirements)

4.1. A minimum of thirty-six (36) units for the Master’s Degree Program and
sixty (60) units for the Doctoral Program is required for completion.
4.2. At least 50% of the subjects shall consist of the Major Subjects.
4.3 Comprehensive examination and bound Thesis for the Master’s Degree
Program and bound Dissertation for the Doctoral Program are passed and
complied, respectively.

5. Transfer of Credit
5.1. Graduate courses taken within five (5) preceding years in accredited
tertiary institutions/s shall be considered, provided that these will not
exceed 1/3 of the required units (excluding thesis or dissertation). These
subjects should have similar title and description with those in the
Graduate School to which one wishes to transfer.
5.1.1 One hundred percent (100%) of the course subjects taken
from other tertiary institutions with which the University/College
has formal consortium arrangement shall be considered.
5.2 In case of a transferee, all subjects shall be evaluated considering the
content of the subject. The student is required to take at least 50% of the
total units required for his or her residence in the college.

6. Grading System
The Graduate Program adopts the following grading system
Numerical Rating Percent Equivalent Adjectival Rating
1.0 95-100 Excellent
1.25 90-94 Very Satisfactory
1.50 84-89 Satisfactory
1.75 78-83 Fair
2.00 75-77 Passed
Below 2.00 for MA and Below 1.75 for PhD Failed

7. Minimum Grade Requirement (MGR)

7.1. To be in good standing, a student shall maintain a minimum grade

weighted average (GWA) of 2.00 for the Master’s Degree and 1.75 for the
Doctoral Degree at the end of each semester. If a student fails to achieve
the MGR, he or she must take two (2) additional subjects as approved by
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 the Dean. The subjects already taken shall not be repeated. A student who
received a failing grade in two of his or her required subjects shall
be disqualified from the program.

7.2. The GWA shall be computed only from the course subjects required in
the degree program of the students concerned.

8. Grade of Incomplete (INC)

8.1 The grade of INC shall be given with

knowledge of the Dean to a student whose class standing is passing, but
did not take the final examination or did not submit required class
project/s during the term, due to certified illness, grave injury or other
valid reasons.

8.2. Final examination for removal of INC for not taking the exam should be
taken, for a fee, or compliance of the required projects, to be submitted
within five (5) days preceding the registration in the forthcoming semester
or summer term. A grace period of five (5) months equivalent to one (1)
semester term for the first semester and seven (7) months including
summer term for the second semester and five (5) months for the
summer term. A lapsed period of complying the INC would need a letter
for reconsideration with a notarized affidavit from the concerned student
duly approved by the Program Head, Dean, and EVP/COO.

8.3. The student who will not comply his INC within the specific
prescribed period shall be advised to re-enroll the subject.

9. Comprehensive Examination

9.1. After completing all the required subjects for the Master’s or
Doctoral Degree, the student must pass a Comprehensive Examination. The
student should consult the Dean of the respective program at an early
date to ascertain his or her eligibility for taking the Comprehensive
Examination. The following guidelines have to be taken into
consideration:
9.2. The test shall be scheduled one (1) month prior to the examination
scheduled every semester and summer term.

9.3 A student applies to take the test after completing his or her required
subjects which will be certified by the Registrar. The faculty who
handled the subject taken by the student shall be tasked to prepare the
comprehensive test. In the absence of the faculty, the dean is in-charge
of preparing the test. The Office of the Dean takes charge of
its administration.

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 9.4 The comprehensive examination shall be based on the subjects in the
basic, major and elective areas of study of the student concerned.
Schedule of comprehensive exam is given three (3) times in a year during
the third and last Saturdays of November, March and May or as the need
arises.

9.5 Repeat examination shall be given to substandard performance and

shall cover only the area/s where the student has failed. Failure at a
second attempt shall bar the student permanently from the Graduate
School.

9.6 A complete list of the students who have passed the comprehensive
examination shall be given to the office of the Registrar and a copy shall
be maintained in the Office of the Dean. In case of a student who has
taken the comprehensive examination and passed in all subjects but has
remained dormant in his or her thesis writing for 3 or more years,
is required to take again the two basic subjects: Methods of Research and
Statistics.

9.7 A list of students who have passed the comprehensive examination

shall be posted at the bulletin board for the information of the students
who have taken the comprehensive examination.

A student is required to submit a copy of his/her grades in the last Comprehensive

Examination duly signed by the College Dean before he/she is allowed to enroll in
Thesis or Dissertation Writing 1.

In like manner, a student is allowed to enroll in his/her Thesis/Dissertation Writing

2, if he/she can present his/her grade from the proposal defense. The grade in the
Grading sheets for Thesis/Dissertation Writing 1 is a collaborative grade from all
the panel members.

After the student can present his/her final defense, he/she will be given a grade
in his/her Thesis/Dissertation 2. Again, the grade is the result of the collaborative
grades given by the panel members during the final defense.

The student will have to submit the final revision of his/her manuscript before
his/her name shall be submitted to the CHED for the issuance of the Special Order
(SO)

10. Leave of Absence (LOA)

10.1. A student who shall not continue his study in the forthcoming
semester or school year must file a Leave of Absence (LOA) with the Dean
expressing his reason(s).

10.2. The LOA shall be taken into account when evaluating the Time Limit
for Completion (TLC) of the degree by the student concerned.

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 10.3 The student granted with a LOA for more than one (1) year has to
follow the curriculum existing at the time of his/her re-admission.

11. Residence Requirement

11.1 The student shall be in residence for at least two (2) semesters or one
(1) semester and one (1) summer prior to the award of the degree.

11.2 In case of thesis/dissertation writing, after the student has taken the
comprehensive examination or has already passed his/her proposed study
and who will be dormant for about 1 to 2 years is allowed to continue the
research topic that has been approved by the panel members. However,
for more than two years, the following rules shall be considered: 3 to 4
years – the student is required to take again Methods of Research and
Statistics subjects; and 5 years and above- the student has to take 50% of
the major subjects and Methods of Research and Statistics subjects.

12. Time Limit for Completion of the Course Subject (TLC)

12.1. All subjects required in the program of study shall be completed

Within seven (7) calendar years for the master’s degree course and nine (9)
years for the doctoral degree.

12.2. The research requirement should be accomplished within two (2)

years (for thesis) and three (3) years for dissertation.

Meritorious cases may be given an extension not exceeding one (1) year
for the research requirement.

12.2 For thesis or dissertation writing not completed within the TLC, fresh
data should be gathered and analyzed accordingly.

13. Thesis Writing

13.1. A student is not allowed to enroll in Thesis 1 and/or Dissertation 1,

unless he/she has taken and passed the Comprehensive examination and
he/she is assumed to be ready to work on his/her proposal for a
thesis/dissertation without having passed the written Comprehensive
Examination and thereby allowed to process the proposal defense
clearance form. The student is now allowed to enroll in Thesis
1/Dissertation Writing

13.2 The student applies for thesis proposal defense to the Graduate
Program. The student is given a maximum of one (1) year to prepare his
manuscript for the proposal defense. The dean appoints
a thesis/dissertation proposal committee composed of five (5) members.
The student defends his/her proposal orally before this group at a
designated place, date and time. After the semester, failure to present the

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proposal defense, he/she has to re-enroll his/her Thesis 1/Dissertation
Writing 1.

13.3 After the student is pronounced to have passed the proposal defense,
he/she is assigned to an official mentor/adviser. The student is given a
maximum of another one (1) year to prepare his manuscript for the final
defense on his/her master’s program and a maximum of two (2) years for
the final defense on his doctoral program. In the same manner,
the student is not allowed to have the final defense, unless, he/she has
enrolled in Thesis 2 or Dissertation 2. After a year, failure to present
his/her Final Defense during this period would mean he/she has to re-
enroll Thesis 2 or Dissertation 2 before he/she is allowed to have the
Oral Final Defense

13.4 During the Oral/Final Defense, the adviser is allowed to attend but is
restricted to speak in behalf of the candidate, unless, his opinion, ideas
and any explanation will be asked/solicited by the panel members. The
Oral Final Defense is composed by one (1) CHED representative,
statistician (at the same time a panel member), chairman of the program
and another panel member.

13.5 Function/Role of the Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Committee

1. To pass judgment on the feasibility of a proposal thesis

presented by a candidate.

2. To examine the candidate on a thesis proposal and to offer

recommendations.

13.6 Suggested Guidelines for Evaluating Thesis/Dissertation Proposals

1. The Student Candidate

a. Has complied with the Graduate School academic
requirement and has completed the academic units of the course
and passed the comprehensive examination.

2. The Proposed Project/Research

a. Initial knowledge on proposed research available,

materials, studies made, facts and principles known;
b. Significance of the subject; does it contribute substantially
and purposively to the existing body of knowledge? Is it in
conformity with the institutional vision, mission, goals and
objectives?
c. Does it manifest the student’s competence in research?
d. The Problem
1 Is the research problem specific, clear, precise, limited,
appropriate, complete and well-focused?
2 Is the research problem relevant and worth investigating?

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 3 Is the research problem consistent with the research title and the
research paradigm?
4 Is the research problem answerable by the gathered primary
and/or secondary data?
5 Is the research quantitative, is the research problem “solvable” by
statistical tools and techniques?
6 And lastly, does the research problem capsulate the intended
research study?
e. The study design:

1. Is the research design clearly and fully described?

2. Is it appropriate to the nature of the problem and its expected
solution to the problem?
3. Is it logically organized or arranged?
4. Are the procedures for collecting and treatment of data explained?

14. Requirements for Graduation

A student is eligible for graduation if he or she has been
cleared of all accountability in school. He/she should also have
completed all academic requirements prior to graduation.

15. Frequency of Release of Student Handbook

This student handbook shall be released to all students in the
Graduate School every semester through the Graduate School Office.

PEN Student Code of Conduct

PEN Student's Right

Students of the PHINMA Education Network deserve quality education
define as:
1. provides opportunities for learning globally in-demand skills
2. helps PEN Students grow and develop into mature, responsible, effective
and worthy citizens of their community.

PEN Student Code of Conduct

Together with the PEN Student's Right is the PEN Student's responsibilities to:
1. live up to the standards of academic excellence and integrity.
2. live and work according to the PEN Values.

Any deviation from the PEN Student Code of Conduct may result in
suspension, dismissal, or expulsion. A PEN Student is still governed by the
PEN Student Code of Conduct
l. Even in school-sponsored activities outside the campus and beyond school
hours.

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 2. if the misconduct involves his status as a student or affects the good name
or reputation of the School

PEN Offenses and Disciplinary Action

Category 1st Offense 2nd offense 3d Offense
1 R S D/E
2 S D/E
3 D/E

Legends:
R = Written Reprimand
This disciplinary action results in an erring student resolving a written
reprimand for the offense that he has done
S = Suspension
This disciplinary action bars an erring student from attending classes for 3
academic days. The student will incur absences on the classes he missed as a
result of his suspension.
D / E = Dismissal / Expulsion
Dismissal - This disciplinary action results in the dropping of the erring
student from the school. This shall be without prejudice to enrollment in
other schools. This student concerned shall have no chance of readmission in
the school.
Expulsion - This disciplinary action results in the separation or debarring of
the erring student from enrollment not only in college, but also in any private
or public school as well.

Offense Against
Category
1. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
1.1 PLAGIARISM
In addition, offenses against academic integrity will result in the student
getting the lowest possible score in the graded work concerned. C3
1.2 Cheating on any graded work (e.g., quizzes, exam)
In addition, offenses against academic integrity will result in the
student getting the lowest possible score in the graded work concerned. C2

2. PERSONS
2.1 Physical assault resulting to injury on anybody inside the school
campus and fighting with school personnel or with another student
within the school campus. C3

2.2 Threats and coercion committed to fellow students and school

personnel within the campus. C2

2.3 Bullying / Cyber Bullying C2

3. PROPERTY
3.1 Intentionally damaging the property of the School, school personnel

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 and fellow students. The amount involved exceeds five hundred
pesos (PHP 500.00) C3
3.2 Stealing the property of School, school personnel, and fellow student
on school premises at any time. C3
3.3 Intentionally damaging the property of the School, school personnel
and fellow students. The amount involved is five hundred pesos
(PHP 500.00) C2
3.4 Vandalism, writing or drawing on the walls, chairs, tables, in comfort
rooms, and tampering of official notices and posters in bulletin
boards C2
3.5 Posting flyers, posters, announcement without school approval
3.6 Littering; spitting on the floor, throwing waste paper, cigarette butts,
or rubbish; leaving empty bottles and other trash on the campus
grounds, stairway and in classroom C1
3.7 Sitting on the balustrade or window pane C1
4. Security and Public Order C1
4.1 Picketing the school entrance and exit, coercing students to join the
picked, or preventing the students and teachers from attending or
holding their classes, and disrupting on going classes or school
programs. C3
4.2 Public campus disturbance and actuations intended to cause panic
or confusion inside the campus C2
4.3 Possessing subversive, libelous, and defaming material or distributing it to
fellow students, faculty, or any of the school personnel and officials. C2
4.4 Lending one’s ID to another and willful possession of two or more ID’s C1
4.5 Unauthorized entry to the faculty rooms, offices, laboratory rooms
and restricted areas. C1
4.6 Improper or indecent attire such as tattered pants, sleeveless t-shirt,
undershirts, walking shorts or short pants, sandals, slippers, non
wearing of school uniform and IDs, wearing of earrings and long hair
among male students. C1
5. Public morals
5.1 Illegal possession, use, distribution, or peddling or narcotics or dangerous
drugs inside the school. C3
5.2 Bringing intoxicating beverages inside the school campus
5.3 Gambling inside the campus C2
5.4 Using and uttering blasphemous language against school personnel
or a fellow student; gross and deliberate acts of discourtesy in words
or in deed which tend to put any school personnel or fellow student
in ridicule and contempt C2
5.5 Smoking inside the campus C1
5.6 Drunkenness, entering the school under the influence of intoxicating
beverages

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6. School Interest
6.1 Alteration or falsification or misuse of school documents, records and
credentials; dishonesty and submission of falsified documents in the
application of scholarships; falsification and tampering of examination
permits, admission slips, official receipts, and other school records and
tampering or changing the photograph in an ID C3
6.2 Refusal to heed summons, notices, and orders issued by school
officials. C2

Any act similar or analogous to the foregoing offenses may result in the same
disciplinary action. The school may also add additional offenses to the table above.
In cases wherein property has been damaged or stolen, the school may file
appreciation criminal or civil actions, or impose penalties for the purpose of
restitution and / or reparation of the damaged property

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