VISION

“MABINI COLLEGES shall cultivate a CULTURE of EXCELLENCE in Education.”

MABINI COLLEGES, INC. College of Liberal Arts Daet Camarines Norte

MISSION
“MABINI COLLEGES provides quality instruction, research and extension service programs at all
educational levels as its monumental contribution to national and global growth and
development.
Specifically, it transforms
students into:
 God – fearing
 Nation – loving
 Law abiding
 Earth caring
 Productive, and
 Locally and Globally

STUDENT HANDBOOK

• Education is an ever-changing institution. Its purpose is to develop the faculties of man

and to give him the training and tools which he can use in fast changing conditions.
Those who have the right kind of education enjoy the good things in life.”

• “It is the mission of the school to gear its objectives to the needs of
the communities it serves and to direct its operation to the satisfaction of
those in need.”

•- Miguel R.
Ibana

• Founder, Mabini Colleges

FOREWORD

Beloved Students:

WELCOME to Mabini Colleges, a private institution of higher learning committed in

providing quality education for academic excellence and employment opportunities to
its students.

We are happy that you have chosen our school to be your second home, away from
home and your partner in your quest for total development of your knowledge, skills,
values, and attitudes. For indeed, your personal growth, success and satisfaction are
our main concerns

To help you adjust to your new life and academic environment in Mabini Colleges,
we for your information and proper guidance. We urge you to take full advantage of
the opportunities and new challenges are now giving you this Student Handbook
which MC offers. We want you to fully develop and grow with sound mind in an
equally sound body.

As partners, we will greatly appreciate your full cooperation and adherence to our
institution’s Vision, Mission and Objectives (VMO).

Thank you and May God bless you always!

Be one of us!

-MC Community

BRIEF HISTORY

Mabini Colleges was founded in 1924 in Iriga, Camarines Sur (now Iriga City)
as Camarines Sur Institute by the late educator Miguel Rojo Ibana, a native of
Talisay, Camarines Norte. With an initial enrolment of only 12 students, the founder
and his students were aptly called “Mr. Ibana and his 12 disciples.” From its humble
beginnings, the school grew despite difficulties encountered. Through sheer
determination, perseverance and untold sacrifices, its triumph over the test and
vicissitudes of time is considered a monumental contribution of Mabini Colleges to the
cause of education in Camarines Norte.

The Monroe Educational Survey Commission, which appraised the condition of

private schools in 1928, found most private schools all over the Philippines to be
hopelessly substandard. As a consequence, a vigorous purge of undesirable private
schools was instituted which resulted in the closure of 38% of those schools. Surviving
this purge were only two private schools in the Bicol Region and one of them was the
Camarines Sur Institute. During the ensuing years, this school gained prestige as the
biggest private school in the Region. It also changed its name to Apolinario Mabini
Institute as a fitting
recognition to the ideals and virtues exemplified by one of the greatest Filipino
heroes and intellectuals admired by the founder.

While this school in Iriga was at its zenith, World War II broke out and it did not spare
the school from destruction. Its building was ruined, its books burned, its equipment
and facilities were looted that at the end of the war, it had to start from scratch.
Capitalization on its pre-war name, the school was preferred and patronized by
students. The incidental increase in enrolment brought many problems to the school.
But the founder in a brief period of two years was able to re-establish a higher
standard of learning than many other private schools in the region. By 1948, it was the
leading private school in the Bicol Region. The following year, despite the growing
enrolment and prestige of the school in Iriga, the late founder and his inspiring and
self-sacrificing wife, Mrs. Flora lives.
• Avila-Ibana, decided to transfer the school to Daet, Camarines Norte in order to
better serve their beloved province for the remaining years of them.

• The Ibanas brought along with them complete laboratory apparatuses, library
facilities, equipment and other paraphernalia. But the re-establishment of
the school in Camarines Norte was met with vehement opposition from its
competitors that it had to struggle for its foothold in the province. The ensuing
competition was characterized by a fierce struggle for survival. Nevertheless, the
school now assuming its new name – Mabini Junior College, emerged triumphant
and was able to survive and grow.

• In 1951, the college went through difficult times and started to suffer losses year
after year. During this critical period, despite persistent losses, the college
was able to pay the salaries of the teachers on schedule, a record that it kept
and vowed to keep through the years. In 1954, the college was finally
incorporated under its present name Mabini Colleges thus, becoming one of the
early members of the elite Philippine association of Colleges and Universities
(PACU). During the school year 1956-57, the college transferred from a rented
building to its present site along Mercedes Road (now Gov. Panotes Ave.). It
started with six classrooms on a semi-permanent building. Subsequently, students
began flocking to Mabini
Colleges that it had to put up many barong-barongs (nipa shacks)
to accommodate the yearly increase in enrolment especially in the High
School Department. With the granting of permanent recognition to Mabini
Colleges to operate new college courses, the increase in the collegiate
enrolment necessitated the construction of a permanent building. Additional
prestige boosted the school’s position when Mr. Ibana was awarded
“Educator of the Year” by the National Press Club in 1962.

• From 1963 to 1967, Mabini Colleges saw an era of rapid expansion and progress.
During this period, the college had invested a hefty sum of over three hundred
fifty thousand pesos for a new building and tens of thousands more for
books, equipment and fixtures. It had employed better and more qualified
teachers who received salaries commensurate to their educational qualifications.

• On October 31, 1967, Mabini Colleges found itself mourning over the demise of
its founder. Mr. Ibana’s death left a vacuum of responsibility, because during
his lifetime, he was in complete control of the centralized administration. In the
few months that followed, leadership in Mabini Colleges became shaky and
the struggle for leadership shook its very foundation. But in due time, a duly
constituted authority was established, which was committed to
democratic administration and supervision, dedicated to the ideals, teachings
and educational philosophy of the founder.

• Responding to the needs and demands of the community and the country, it opened
trade, technical, and graduate courses. In 1975, it opened the College of Nursing
and the Agri-Tech Department.

• On June 16, 1984 the beloved wife of the founder – Mrs. Flora Ibana passed away.

• The new college administration started to standardize and decentralize its operation
to provide a wider management base to the school, to prepare it for future
expansion and to put in place a system of internal control of the school’s assets.
 The ideals, the teachings and the philosophy, which were the real treasures left
behind by the late Director in his speeches and writings were clarified, amplified
and enshrined as guiding principles in the theories, practices and processes of the
whole college.

• The future of Mabini Colleges is bright. It had gained the confidence and patronage
of the people of Camarines Norte and the nearby provinces of Camarines Sur and
Quezon. To date Mabini Colleges, in its own humble and sincere way, has been
able to provide an efficient and dedicated service to carry on its mission of giving a
decent and comparatively high standard of instruction to the youth of Camarines
Norte

INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Mabini Colleges shall be a citadel to learning, like a beacon, ever inspiring and
urging the youth of Camarines Norte to forge ahead towards higher levels of
achievement. It is inspired by the immortal words, loving thoughts, moral values and
intense nationalism of its late founder Miguel R. Ibana and the enduring Filipino values
of our great hero, Apolinario Mabini. The college is committed to produce Filipino
citizens who:

• Are God-fearing;
• Possess character above reproach;
• Are proficient in Filipino, English and other languages;
• Think ahead with clear ideas about their country, its culture and its place in the
family of nations;
• Contribute to the growth of human knowledge through scientific research and their
meaningful applications;
• Understand the human person’s ultimate and total commitment to the whole world
of reality;
• Are trained vocationally, technologically and professionally to attain the
fullest potential in their chosen field; and
• Possess leadership qualities with vision and faith, initiative and passion for service to
the Filipino people.

ADMISSION POLICIES-General Requirements

NEW/FRESHMEN STUDENTS

• Students shall be accepted regardless of age, sex, nationality, religious and political
affiliations and socio-economic status.
• Students must meet all the prescribed admission requirements of the
College. • Students must qualify in the MC College Admission Test (MC CAT)
• Students must have complete and valid credentials such as:
• F-138 or 4th year High School Report Card
• Photocopy of birth certificate
• Original copy of certification of good moral character
• 3 copies of 2 x 2 picture
 • Certification of honors received/obtained if valedictorian or
salutatorian, and the number of graduates, signed by the principal of the
high school where s/he graduated (original and photocopy)

TRANSFEREES

Applicants must meet all the prescribed admission requirements of the

College Must have complete and valid credentials

• Photocopy of birth certificate

• 3 copies of 2 x 2 picture
• Original copy of certification of good moral character
• Certificate of honorable dismissal
• Copy of grades signed by the Registrar (Transcript of Records for college)

Must pass an interview conducted by the department head

Transferees are conditionally enrolled for one semester

CROSS – ENROLEES

• Students of other institution may cross – enroll in Mabini Colleges for

subject(s) needed for their graduation
• Across – enrollee must present a cross –registration permit from the registrar
of his/her mother institution specifying the total number of units and the subjects
to be enrolled
• Admission is subject to the availability of the subject being cross – enrolled
and within the registration period.
• A graduating student of Mabini Colleges may be allowed to cross enrol of not more
than 6 units in another Higher Education Institution. (HEI)

STUDENT SHIFTERS

• The student must meet the admission requirements of the course/program where
he intends to transfer.
REGISTRATION POLICIES - GENERAL POLICIES
• Registration of all students shall be made during the regular registration period
indicated in the Academic Calendar
• A pre – registration slip is required for enrollment
• A student is considered officially enrolled after paying his/her tuition and other
fees and submitting his/her registration form to the registrar
• Rules about prerequisite of subjects as stipulated in the curriculum must be
followed strictly during enrollment

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

• Take the College Entrance Exam at the Guidance and Counseling Center (For
new students only)
 • Secure verification slips from the Accounting Office (For old students
only) • Secure Registration Form from the Registrar’s Office and fill it out
• Secure the APPROVAL of load from the Dean
• Proceed to the Registrar’s Office for VALIDATION
• Proceed to the Accounting Office for assessment of fees
• Settle your ACCOUNTS at the Cashier’s Office
• Fill out your STUDENT’S PERSONAL RECORD at the GUIDANCE AND
COUNSELING CENTER
• Secure I.D. from the Media Resource Center
NOTE:

• Late enrollees will be allowed to enroll only within 2 weeks after classes
have started.

• No student may be allowed inside the classroom without a registration form,

within 2 weeks after the classes have started.

Dropping/Adding/Changing Subjects

• Get the Dropping/Adding/Changing Form from the Registrar’s Office and fill it
up. • Secure the Approval of the College Dean.
• Dropping/adding of subjects shall be within two weeks after the start of
classes. Procedure:

• For dropping of subject (s), SECURE the signature of the

instructor. • Proceed to the Registrar’s Office for VALIDATION
of subject.
• For adding, settle accounts at the Cashier’s Office.
• Proceed to the Registrar’s Office for adjustment/recording.
• SUBMIT other forms to the Offices concerned.
FEES AND PAYMENTS

School fees are paid either in full or on instalment basis according to the following
schedule:

1. Enrolment - 25% of total assessment

2. Preliminary - 25%
3. Mid-Term - 25%
4. Pre-finals - 25%

REFUNDS AND WITHDRAWALS-EDUCATION LAW AND The PRIVATE

SCHOOLS 2006 Expanded Revised Edition

SECTION 66. TUITION CHARGES.

A student who transfers or otherwise withdraws, in writing, within two weeks

after the beginning of classes and who has already paid the pertinent tuition and
other school fees in full or any length longer than 1 month may be charged ten (10)
 percent of the total amount due for the term if he withdraws within the first week of
classes, or twenty (20) percent if within the second week of classes, regardless of
whether or not he has actually attended classes. The student may be charged all the
school fees in full if he withdraws any time after the second week of classes. However,
if the transfer or
withdrawal is due to a justifiable reason, the student shall be charged the pertinent
fees only up to and including the last month of attendance.

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND INFORMATION

The academic year is divided into semesters of at least eighteen (18) weeks and
a summer session of six (6) weeks exclusive of the approved vacations including
registration days, legal and special holidays and days for special activities. CHED and
TESDA prescribe the opening and closing of classes for collegiate, technical/vocational
levels, respectively.

Academic Study Load

• The minimum study load of a regular college student is fifteen (15) units while
the maximum is thirty (30) academic units
• The total number of units a student may register shall be in accordance with
the curricular program he/she is enrolled in.
• During the summer term, a student may register for a maximum of twelve (12)

units. Academic overload of 5 units may be permitted, provided that:

• He/ She does not have a failing grade in any subject during the past two
(2) semesters, and
• Must be a candidate for graduation
GRADING SYSTEM Hereunder is the grading system used in the tertiary level:

PENTAGE DESCRIPTIVE RATING FOR TESDA

GRADE DESCRIPTIVE RATING
EQUIVALENT COURSES
1.00 95-100
OUTSTANDING
1.25 95-97
1.50 92-94 SUPERIOR
1.75 89-91
VERY SATISFACTORY
2.00 96-88 COMPETENT
2.25 83-85
SATISFACTORY
2.50 80-82
2.75 77-79
FAIR
3.00 75-76

• A grade of “INC” is given to a student who fails to comply with the

prescribed requirements in the course.
• “DR” is indicated for students who filed an application for withdrawal from
a subject/s.
• Any student who discontinued from attending classes but failed to apply
for withdrawal of a subject/s shall merit an automatic failing grade.

Attendance in Classes

• Tardiness

Students reporting to class 15 minutes after the beginning of the period shall be
considered late. Habitual tardiness shall be a ground for disciplinary action.

• Absences

• Students should attend classes regularly and punctually. Absences

are considered not as a privilege but as allowance for possible
absences incurred due to illness or other valid reasons. Beyond 20%
absence, at any time during the semester, she/he gets an FA (Failure due
to excessive absences).

A student who represents the school in academic and sports competition is officially
excused

Tutorial Classes

As a general rule, tutorial classes are discouraged. However, tutorial classes are
allowed in special cases such as for a graduating student needing a subject that is not
offered.

Procedure for Tutorial Classes:

• Secure a request form from the Registrar ‘s Office;

• Submit the form to the Dean for approval;
• Secure the signature of the Instructor concerned, approved by VPAA
and School Treasurer
• Present the approved form to the Accounting Department
for assessment;
• Pay the required fees at the Cashier’s Office and submit the
accomplished form to the Registrar for enrolment.

Examination Regulations
The Mabini Colleges prescribes examinations as follows:

Semester

1. Pre-Mid Examination
2. Mid-Term Examination
3. Pre-Final Examination
4. Final Examination

Summer
1. Mid-Term Examination
2. Final Examination

• Students are REQUIRED TO SECURE EXAMINATION PERMITS before the date

of examination from the Accounting Office.
• A student MUST PRESENT VALID PERMIT during the examination.

• A student may be ordered to leave the examination room due to

cheating. • Taking an examination in place of another is not allowed.

• Tampering of school records such as verification slip, clearances, permit etc.

for purposes of taking examinations shall be subjected to disciplinary action.

Special/Late Examinations

Preliminary, Mid – term and Final examinations SHOULD BE TAKEN WITHIN FIVE (5)
DAYS AFTER THE SCHEDULED EXAMINATION.

During the Departmental examination, a special examination fee shall be collected

as prescribed by the MC Admin to be paid directly to the MC Cashier.

Schedule and venue for departmentalized examinations shall be posted at the

bulletin boards. The office of the VPAA will oversee the special examination.

Proctors who shall be in-charge of the examination shall be assigned in a room

designated for this purpose.
Completion of Grades

A student with an incomplete grade shall comply the deficiency within one
academic year. However, subjects which are prerequisites should be completed
before enrolling in the subsequent subject.

Retention Policy

A student may qualify to enroll in subsequent school terms if the following retention
policies are complied with:

• Must have enrolled in a minimum of fifteen (15) units in the preceding semester.

• Must have obtained a general weighted average of 2.5 except in programs

with special retention policies.

Scholastic Delinquency
Probationary Status

A Student is placed on probationary status on the following conditions: •

Two subjects with a rating of 5.0 are obtained in one semester.

• Unofficial dropping of three or more or all of the subjects without written consent
from the parents.

Dismissal

A student is considered dismissed from the official roll of the college when:

• He/she acquires a failing grade in three or more subjects in one semester;

• He/she has been placed “on probation” for three consecutive semesters.

The student may apply for honorable dismissal in order to enroll in other institutions
of learning.

HONORABLE DISMISSAL

• Honorable dismissal is a voluntary withdrawal from the College approved by the

Registrar at the recommendation of the Dean/Department Head concerned. • If a
student is dropped from the rolls for whatever reason, a statement to that effect
shall be indicated in the honorable dismissal.
• A student should present a clearance showing that obligations, financial or
otherwise, were already settled to the College.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

Residence Requirements

• Must comply with all the academic requirements prescribed by TESDA/CHED

together with those required by the institution.

• Transferees must have earned at least thirty-six (36) units of study load and
a residence of two (2) consecutive semesters to entitle them to a college
diploma.

• Must apply for graduation indicating thereon that the requirements have
been complied with.
• Must have settled all financial and property accountabilities with the
school. • Academic Requirements
Candidates for graduation must have completed all the curricular requirements of
their respective courses.

TRANSCRIPTS AND OTHER SCHOOL CREDENTIALS

 Student records are confidential, and information is released only upon the request
of the student or of appropriate institutions.
 Official transcript of records from other institutions that have been submitted to the
College for Admission and/or transfer of credit become part of the
permanent record of the student and are issued as true copies with the MC
transcript.
 Application for transcript of records should be accompanied by a student clearance.
The clearance should be applied for immediately after the last semester of
enrolment.

SCHOLARSHIPS and DISCOUNTS

In line with the Founder’s desire to help poor but deserving students, the school
provides the following scholarships, grants, and discounts.

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP

High School graduates who received an award shall be entitled to the

following scholarships/discounts:

 Valedictorian – 100% free tuition fee for one school year  Salutatorian – 100%
free tuition fee for one school year
 First Honorable Mention – 75% discount for one school year  Second
Honorable Mention – 50% discount for one school year  Third & Fourth
Honorable Mention – 25 % discount for one school year

Students are required to present their certificate of award to the accounting office
upon enrolment.

DEAN’S LISTERS

 Available to all students in a four (4) year course with at least a semester
enrolment of 60 students who meet the following requirements:
 Students enrolled in at least 18 academic units of study load with no grade lower
than 2.0 and a weighted average of at least 1.75 in the preceding semester

Applicant must be recommended by their respective Deans or Department Heads

and noted by the Registrar

MIGUEL ROJO IBANA (MRI) SCHOLARSHIP

• The scholarship covers three (3) Full Tuition Fee Privilege for one
semester for a study load of not less than 18 units but not more than 21
units;

• It is open to all bona fide students in the departments with at least

a semester enrolment of 150;

 Students enrolled in at least 18 units of study load with a

weighted average of 1.5 or higher in the preceding semester and
with a grade not lower than 1.75 are qualified to apply;
• Applicants shall accomplish the prescribed application form and the same
shall be submitted to the Office of the President through the VP for
Academic Affairs with the recommendation of the
 Dean/Department Heads and certified by the Registrar or his duly
authorized representative;
• A screening committee composed of the VP for Academic Affairs
as Chairman, VP for Co-Curricular Affairs as Vice-Chairman and
the Deans/Department Heads, as members shall pre-qualify, evaluate,
rank and submit the committee recommendation to the President for
consideration and final approval.
• The committee and/or the President reserves the right to reduce
the number or reject all the nominees during a given year if the
committee finds that the nominees are not deserving.

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 451

There will be one scholar for every 500 students enrolled. This may be availed of by an
incoming freshman and only for one year.
How to apply:

 Student must submit application letter together with the requirements

mentioned below to the Guidance and Counseling Center of Mabini Colleges;

 A qualifying examination shall be given, and the applicant must have an

average of at least 85%
 Income of parents must not exceed P72,000.00 annually.
 Applicants will be ranked according to the credentials.
 He/She must be single
 He/She should apply to the accounting office within 30 days from the start of
classes.

Requirements:

• Photocopy of Form 138 (H/S) for College and form 137 (Elementary) for high chool.

• Photocopy of Income Tax Return of Parents or Barangay Certification of

Indigency

GENERAL SERVICES ASSISTANTS (G.S.A.)

Qualifications:

 Industrious
 Persevering
 Cheerful
 With strong determination to achieve his goal

STUDENT ASSISTANTS (SA)

• One SA per family

 • Weighted average should not be lower than 80 and no INC grade in
any of his/her subject
• One – year residency
Requirements:

• Application letter addressed to HRMO thru OSSD

• Biodata
• Transcript of Records or Certification of Grades
• Picture (4 copies 2”x2”)
• Medical Certificate
• Latest Income Tax Return of Parents or Certification of Indigency from the barangay
or DSWD

MC DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS BAND MEMBER

The extent of scholarship depends on the skills and potential of the

member. Qualified college students, are entitled to 9 to 21 units free

tuition fee privilege. Requirements:

• Experience
• Pleasing personality

MR. AND MS. MABINI COLLEGES

A student who is proclaimed as the Mr. and Ms. Mabini Colleges shall act as
the Ambassadors of Goodwill and shall be entitled to one (1) year scholarship.

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

Students must apply to the TESDA Office and pass its qualifying

examination. Requirements:

• Birth Certificate

• NCAE Result

• Certificate of Indigency

• 4 copies of 2x2 picture

BROTHER/SISTER’S DISCOUNT

Students with a brother or sister who is also studying in Mabini Colleges are entitled
to a 5% discount on tuition fees subject to procedure and requirements that maybe
formulated by the Administration and are limited up to four (4) siblings only.

Requirement: Birth Certificate (original and photocopy)

Note:

A student may avail of more than 1 scholarship/grant if this shall not be convertible
to cash and shall instead be applied to other school obligations. The disposition of
any excess shall be subject to school policy.

CASH PAYMENT DISCOUNT AND OTHERS

Student who have enrolled with at least 24 units and paid cash/full during enrolment
shall enjoy a 7.5% discount

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Stockholders’ Scholarship

• PD 577

• BOT Scholarship

• MCPAS

• MC Employee’s Sons and Daughters

• MC General Alumni Association

• Ibana Family scholarship grant up to 4th degree

• STUFAP

• Scholarships from the Provincial Governor

Interested students are referred to the Guidance Office for more information and
assistance

AWARDS

Academic Award

Criteria:

Students, who have completed their baccalaureate courses with the following
grade point averages and no grade below 2.25 in any academic subject, shall qualify
for the following honors:

• Summa cum laude - 1.00-1.25

• Magna cum laude - 1.26-1.5

 • Cum laude - 1.51-1.75

For non-degree courses, the same criteria for the degree programs will be applied.

• With Highest Honors - 1.00-1.25

• With High Honors - 1.26-1.5

• With Honors - 1.51-1.75

Miguel R. Ibana Educator’s Award

The award will consist of a certificate of honor and a full tuition scholarship privilege in
MA in Education.

Criteria:

Hereunder are the guidelines that will govern the selection of the awardees:

The award shall be conferred annually to candidates for graduation in the College
of Education who will obtain the highest scholastic weighted average of at least 1.75.

• The computations of the ratings shall commence from the ratings obtained
during the first semester of the freshmen year up to the last semester of the
degree program. Non-academic subjects shall not be included in the computation
of the general weighted average.

• Candidates for the award must have finished the entire education course in Mabini
Colleges. He/She should have obtained no grade lower than 2.25 and must have
no failing grade in any academic or non-academic subject prescribed by CHED in
all the curriculum years in the education course. (The 2.25 rating shall apply only
to academic subjects).

• Candidates must have demonstrated exceptional leadership

qualities. Screening Committee:

The screening committee shall be composed of the VPAA, Dean of Education,

Registrar, Guidance Counselor, representative of the President. The report of the
committee shall be submitted to the President for approval at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the scheduled commencement exercises.

Leadership Award

The award given to student for academic excellence and outstanding

extracurricular achievements inside and outside the school. There shall be only one
awardee for the college leadership award to be chosen from among the awardees of
the different departments who were nominated by the Deans.
The following criteria with corresponding points shall be used in determining the
award for leadership

Position (25 points)

Supreme Student Council

• President - 3

• Internal Vice President - 2

• External Vice President - 2

• Secretary/Treasurer - 1

• Other Officers - .5

Subsidiary Officers

• President - 2

• Vice President - 1

School Organizations

• President - 2

• Vice President - 1.5

• Secretary/Treasurer - 1

School Publication

• Editor-in-Chief - 3

• Associate Editor - 2.5

• Managing Editor - 2

• Others (Section editor) - 1

• Feature, Literary, Contributor,

• Reporter - .5

Attendance in Seminars, Conferences or Competitions and the like (15

points) • International - 5

• National - 4
• Regional - 3

• Provincial - 2
 • School - 1

Special Awards (20 points)

Official representation in any academic, sports and other

competition 1st 2nd 3rd 4th • 1. National (8) - 3 2 1.75 1.25 • 2.

Regional (6) - 2 1.75 1.25 1

• 3. Provincial (4) - 1.5 1.25 .75 .5

• 4. School (2) - 1.0 .50 .30 .20 Community

and School Involvement (15 points)

Tangible Accomplishments

a. Plan of Activities (at least one semester) - 3 b. Leadership

Training

b.1. Project Proposal - 3 b.2. Financial Statement - 1 b.3.

Narrative/Accomplishment Report - 1 c. Sponsored Tree Planting

Act. Environment Act - 1.5

d. Sponsored Mass - 1 e. Sponsored Contest - 1.5 f. Sponsored

Gift Giving, Literacy Program/

Community Outreach Program - 3 Academic Excellence (25

points)

student must have an above average or at least average rating in all his/her academic
subjects.

Special Awards

These are determined and recommended by the respective College Dean or

Department Head.

Screening Committee
Office of Student Affairs, Registrar, Guidance Counselor

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Co-curricular activities are necessary to affect a well-rounded development of

students. These provide good opportunities to develop social behavior, attitudes,
knowledge, values, creativity, responsibility and leadership skills.

Students are encouraged to join one or more activities as may be allowed by their
scholastic standing.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

• The school recognizes student organizations according to the pertinent rules and
regulations of MC.

• Permission to use facilities for official activities is granted only to recognized and
accredited student organizations.

• Recognized organizations may sponsor, organize or undertake activities within the

campus provided permission has been obtained from the concerned school
authorities.

• Student organizations shall be governed by their respective Constitution and By laws

and the policies of the Supreme Student Council (SSC) provided there will be no
violations in the provisions of the Revised Student Handbook.

SUPERVISION OF ORGANIZATIONAL ACTICITIES

The Office of Student Affairs supervises and regulates the operation of all duly
recognized and accredited student organizations.
STATUS OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Student organizations are classified as accredited or recognized. Recognized status is

given to newly formed organizations that have complied with all the requirements for
recognition. The same status may be given to an organization whose performance
during the previous year did not merit the accredited status. Organizations that do
not earn the accredited status for the second time will be automatically considered
inactive.

The following are the requirements for accreditation:

 Performance of the organization during the previous year which includes the
quality and quantity of activities conducted.

 Compliance with school rules, regulations and policies related to student

organizations and activities such as submission of:

• Annual Plans of Activities

• Submission of Project Proposals

Financial Reports
 • Accomplishment Reports

 Respectable conduct of members within the campus.

APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF NEW ORGANIZATIONS

Any group of at least 25 members who wish to organize themselves into an active
campus organization may apply in writing to OSA with the following requirements:

• Constitution and By-laws

• List of Interim officers with their respective position, course and year level, address,
birthday, contact numbers and specimen signatures.

• Names, course and year, and specimen signatures of the 25 founding

members. • Annual Plan of Activities.

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

The office of Student Affairs will deliberate on the application for recognition in
consultation with the Deans, Area Heads and the Adviser of the Supreme Student
Council. It is desired that the Constitution and By-Laws must be in accordance with
the Vision-Mission statements of the school and that of the SSC, and that should not
overlap
with the existing student organizations. New organization will be granted with the
RECOGNIZED STATUS until the end of the school year.

An organization can apply for an ACCREDITED STATUS one year after earning the
RECOGNIZED STATUS.

CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION

Upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Committee, an organization may be

granted the Accredited or Re-Accredited Status. A certificate of accreditation /re
accreditation when granted to an organization will be effective only within the school
year and will have to be renewed annually thereafter. Any student organization will
be considered inactive and an organization that fails the evaluation of the
Accreditation Committee will revert to recognized status.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERSHIP IN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Students who are

running for positions in student organizations must have the following qualifications:

• A minimum study load of 15 units

• Have a weighted average of 2.5 or better;

• No subject deficiency or unofficially dropped subject;

 • No derogatory record to be certified by the Guidance and Counselling
Center;

• Not a member of any illegal organization; and

• Have satisfactorily complied with the residence and scholastic

requirements.

Residency of one year in Mabini Colleges is required for Presidents and Vice
Presidents of student organizations, 2 years for the Supreme Student Council (SSC).

A student who has been elected President of the Supreme Student Council cannot
run in the same position.

No student can be President or Vice President of two student organizations at the

same time. This limitation is made in order to:

• Insure fair scholastic standing

• Give opportunities to other students

• Avoid overlapping of duties and activities

• Develop maximum leadership potentials

The election of the Supreme Student Council is by way of Popularity Vote (Democratic
way of election)

FACULTY ADVISER

• The school recognizes the importance of providing student organizations with

professional, moral and spiritual guidance.

• The Director of Student Affairs and VPAA, in consultation with the College Deans
and Advisers shall recommend to the President the appointment of a faculty
adviser of an organization for a term of one year, renewable for another term
based on performance. The selection of the faculty adviser should be based on
the following qualifications:

 The SSC shall have Board and Advisers composed of 4 members.

 She/he must be a full-time faculty member with one-year teaching

experience in Mabini Colleges.

 For academic organizations, the adviser’s area of specialization should be

considered.

 For other organizations, the adviser must have been a student leader if
possible, and knowledgeable about the nature and operation of the
organization.

IN-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

• Co-curricular and extracurricular activities must have a written approval from the
OSA and school administrator.
 • Students may use school facilities for meetings and other activities. Permit to
use the facilities must be secured at least three days before the scheduled
activity.

• Student organizations must submit an annual plan of activities to the OSA at the
start of the school year.

• A project proposal per activity must be submitted to the OSA for

approval. • College day celebrations shall be held for a maximum of one

week only.

• All evening activities will be up to 12 midnight only.

• Outsiders will be not allowed to participate in the activities of students without the
approval of the Management.

• No student activity shall be held one week before the scheduled final
examinations.

• Financial statement must be submitted ten days after the activity before any
succeeding project proposal will be approved.

• Approval for the use of the venue where the activity will be held must be sought
from the Head of Building and Maintenance.

• Expenses for any proposed activity of the SSC and other organizations shall be taken
from the student activity collected during the enrolment.

• No student organization will be allowed to collect fines from any student.

• Requests for the release of funds by organizations from the trust fund of the school
must be signed by the organization president and recommended by the Adviser
of the organization and approved by the Dean and the OSA.

• A project proposal and a resolution should be submitted to and approved by the

OSA before any amount can be withdrawn by a student organization from the
Student Organization’s Fund.

• All student organizations are required to submit an accomplishment report at the

end of every semester to the OSA.

OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

• Students are encouraged to participate in activities that promote social

transformation as envisioned by the school.

• A student should not join outside activities without permission from the school.
Permission from the parents/guardians should be secured.

• Outside activities should be covered by project proposal and concept paper from
the sponsoring association or organization which contains the:
  Itinerary

 Budget for the activity

 Written permission from the parents/guardian, College Dean for related

activities and non-related activities from the OSA.
• Mabini Colleges does not recognize groups/organizations that use force or inflicting
physical, psychological and moral harm to anyone. Initiation of members and
would-be members to test or to strengthen their loyalty to the organization,
using force or physical harm, is strictly prohibited.

ACTIVITY FEE:

The Activity Fee of (Php 300.00) shall be collected from new students and transferees
and shall be allotted to the different academic organizations (HISTO-KAPARIZ,
KAMAFIL, SCIMATICS, English Club, SSC) Php 50.00 shall be collected from
sophomore, juniors, and seniors to finance departmental activities.

The funds will be used to finance seminars, trainings and other school related
activities of the school organization or department.

All funds shall be deposited at the MC Treasurer’s Office as trust fund. A resolution of
the club/department shall be required for the release of funds.

STUDENTS SERVICES

• OFFICE OF THE STUDENT AFFAIRS (OSA)

Looks after the welfare and overall development of the non-academic areas of the
students

• Recreational and Social Needs

• Implements Co-curricular and Extra co-curricular activities

• Directs the election of the officers of the Supreme Student Council (SSC)
Department Central Council (DCC) and Co-curricular organizations.

• OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES & DEVELOPMENT (OSSD)

Sees to it that the auxiliary services provided by the following:

• Medical and Dental

• Guidance

• Library

• Media Resource Center

 • School Publication

• School Canteen

• Alumni Relations

And are made available to students and employees with outmost efficiency.

• PREFECT OF DISCIPLINE

• Enforces and implements all policies, rules and regulations of the Student’s
Handbook regarding students’ general conduct, behavior and discipline.

• Heads the Student Disciplinary Board.

• OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

The office of the Registrar takes charge of student records. The following records
could be availed of at the Office of the Registrar:

• Transcript of Records.

• Certification (enrollment, units earned, etc.)

• Check list – official list of subjects already taken by the student with the
corresponding grades obtained.

• Honorable dismissal – granted to students wishing to withdraw voluntarily from the

college.

• Diploma

• Application for Clearance.

• Recruitment and Admission

• GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING CENTER

The Mabini College Guidance and Counseling Center serves as the coordinating unit of
all guidance services in the school. It provides the information and services needed to
meet the educational and career problems of students that may affect them socially,
emotionally and morally. It offers services, such as:

• Individual inventory

• Information (educational, vocational, personal-social)

• Counseling (individual and group)

• Testing

• Placement (in school job placement)

• Alumni placement
Graduate tracer

• LIBRARY

Textbooks, reference books, interest and hobby books, magazines and other
periodicals can be found at the Mabini Colleges Library.

The library is open from Monday to Saturday.

Monday to Friday 8:00 – 12:00 pm

1:00 – 5:30 pm

Saturday 8:00 – 12:00 pm

1:00 – 5:00 pm

To avail of library services, students should secure borrower’s card from the library

staff. Computer Education Center

The Mabini Colleges Computer Education Center caters to all the electronic data
processing laboratory activities of the different programs offered by the institution. It
offers internet and various computer services to meet the goals of information and
communication technology.

Media Resource Center

The Mabini Colleges Media Resource Center is an independent service unit in support
of the academic department it provides teachers and other personnel with adequate
supply of audio visual materials. The activities of the Media Resource Center have
been geared toward the accomplishment of delivering adequate educational multi-
media services, both for the College and the Community

Student Publication

The school recognizes the right of students to a free expression of their ideas, beliefs
and opinions through the student publication. It guides them in using their writing
skills for responsible, accurate and factual reporting.
Research and Development Office

The office has the function of undertaking researches to upgrade the human, physical
and fiscal resources of the College, update its curriculum and instructional material
and conduct policy studies that are aligned to National Higher Education Research
Agenda (NHERA)

Health Services

The Mabini Colleges Health Service is responsible for attending to the health needs
and problems of students

It provides medical and dental services and is manned by a team of professional

physicians, dentist, nurses and trained support staff.
ALUMNI AFFAIRS

It maintains close relationship between the school and its alumni. It also grants
scholarships to deserving children of the alumni.

CANTEEN

The School Canteen provides food services to the faculty, personnel and students.
Food and services are reasonably priced; hygiene and sanitation are observed.

MABINI COLLEGES STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE-Revised

Edition Article I-Preliminary Title

This code shall be known as the “Mabini Colleges Student Code of Conduct and
Discipline, Revised Edition.”

Article II-Policy Statement

Every academic institution aims for the truth in the pursuit of knowledge and learning,
all other thrusts are to be directed towards the attainment of this goal. In al its
educational endeavors, the proper academic environment has to be provided to
accomplish the vision and mission of the institution as an Educational Center for
Higher Learning. Along this line, the school has the inherent authority to preserve and
promote discipline among students; hence, if a student has violated rules and
regulations, the school may impose sanctions proportionate to the offense
committed.

All educational institutions shall teach the rights and duties of citizenship, strengthen
ethical and spiritual values, develop moral character and personal discipline.
-Article XIV, Section 3(2), 1987 Constitution

This code of conduct is promulgated to guide students in their daily behavior in and
out of the school campus. It is designed to create a cordial and harmonious
relationship with the various sectors of the school and the community as a whole.

Article III-EFFECTIVITY AND APPLICATION OF THIS CODE

Section 1. This Code shall take effect at the beginning of the School Year 2012-2013.

Section 2. The provision of this code shall apply to all bona fide
college students of the Mabini Colleges.

Section 3. The implementation of this Code shall be the primary concern of the
Prefect of Discipline (PoD). The PoD shall promulgate/issue the implementing
guidelines whenever necessary
Section 4. Cases requiring further investigation must be referred by the Prefect of
Discipline to the Student Disciplinary Board. However, cases falling under the
category of less grave and grave offenses must always undergo investigation.
Article IV-SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

SECTION 1. TERMS OF REFERENCE

• Bona fide students are those officially enrolled in the Mabini Colleges.

• Complaint or Report refers to any written or verbal accusation against other

person/s.

• Preliminary Inquiry is a process conducted for purposes of determining the

existence of a prima facie case.

• Department Committee on Discipline

• The Committee is composed of three (3) faculty designated by their

respective Dean

• It conducts preliminary investigation to determine prima facie case,

imposes necessary penalty and/or refer the case to the Student
Disciplinary Board (SDB)

• STUDENT DISCIPLINARY BOARD (SDB)

• The Board is composed of the Prefect of Discipline as Chairman,
Deans/Department Head where the complaining student belongs and
two (2) faculty members who may be designated by their respective
Dean/Department Head, and the President of the Supreme Student
Council.

• The Board conducts investigation to determine whether or not a violation

or offense has been committed and to impose and recommend penalty
for the said proven infraction. Said recommendation shall be duly noted
by the OSA and VPAA and approved by the President.

• Non-uniform days are those days wherein students are allowed to enter school
premises in their proper civilian attire subject to the prescribed allowed attires.

• General course is those courses not falling under the Nursing department.

• Community service is a sanction imposed to a student wherein he will be

required to render services beneficial to Mabini Colleges for a certain period of
time.

• Counseling is not a sanction but a referral to a guidance counsellor for purposes of

reformation and guidance of the student.

• Persons in authority are the following:

• Member of the administration

• Dean/Department Head/Principal
 • Faculty Members

• Non-Teaching Staff

• Security Personnel

• Suspension is a sanction wherein a student is not allowed to attend classes or

any school activity but is required to go to school to conduct community service.

Article V-PROPER WEARING OF UNIFORM AND USE OF IDENTIFICATION CARD

Every student is expected to wear the prescribed school uniform with DIGNITY and
PRIDE at all times within and outside the school premises.

• Only students wearing the prescribed uniform will be admitted in class and will be
allowed to make transactions with any department of the school.

• The guards and security personnel are authorized not to allow any students not in
their proper uniform and without ID to enter the school premises.
• All faculty members are required to strictly enforce the rules and regulations
regarding the uniform and school ID inside and outside of the classrooms.

• Uniform Exemption may be granted to students who are taking REFRESHER

COURSES, METHODS OF TEACHING, WORKING STUDENTS or are EXPECTANT
MOTHERS or as the case may be. The application form for uniform exemption is
available at the GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING CENTER. Exemption of wearing
uniform is to be recommended by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and
approved by the President.

PRESCRIBED UNIFORM-General Course:

MALE STUDENTS FEMALE STUDENTS

 Prescribed cream polo with white undershirt without prints

 Dark Blue Straight-cut Slacks  Black school shoes
 Socks
 prescribed cream blouse  Neck tie
 Dark Blue Straight-cut Slacks  Black school shoes

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COURSE: FOR INCOMING FIRST YEAR

MALE STUDENTS FEMALE STUDENTS

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Nursing Mid Nursing Mid

  White polo  White  White  White blouse with green
 Black pants polo with blouse and piping and skirt
 Black shoes & green skirt  Black shoes (2”)
socks piping  Black shoes (2”)  Dark gray pantyhose
 Black  Dark gray panty
pants hose
 Black
shoes &
socks

• FOR OLD STUDENTS

MALE STUDENTS FEMALE STUDENTS

 White nursing polo and pants  White shoes and white socks

PROPER GROOMING
 White nursing uniform
 White shoes and white stockings

• During non-uniform days, students are allowed to wear casual attire, which must
conform to the generally accepted standards of decency. The following are
guidelines for references:

 NOT ALLOWED FOR FEMALE STUDENTS:

• Backless or sleeveless straps, see-through dresses, blouses or shirts with spaghetti

straps; hanging blouses/shirts without undershirt and blouses with plunging
necklines;

• Dirty casual wears or apparels, or with holes, or with obscene prints and or
advertising use of drugs and violence;

• Mini-skirts, skimpy shorts, knee-length walking shorts

 • Rubber slippers and

• Other attires the school may find improper or unfit for regular academic activities.

 NOT ALLOWED FOR MALE STUDENTS:

• Dirty shirts, apparels or clothing with holes or with obscene prints and or prints
advertising the use of drugs or violence;

• Dirty pants and pants with holes

• Rubber slippers (decent sandals with socks may be allowed)

• Long hair, proper hair cut for male is 2’x3’ cut or barber’s cut.

• Having colored hair and spikes

• Wearing earrings

The references enumerated above also apply to part-time/working/graduate school

and cross –enrolled students.
IDENTIFICATION CARD (I.D.)

Wearing of I.D. - Students are required to present their identification card with the
guard and wear it always inside the campus. Loss of ID for the first time must be
reported to the Guidance Office to request for an issuance of a new I.D. Student must
also secure a temporary pass from the Guidance Office while the issuance of a new
I.D. is in process. An affidavit of loss should be submitted to the Office before a new
I.D. will be issued.

The following are considered violations involving Identification

Card. • Non-wearing of I.D. inside the campus

• Wearing of expired I.D.

• Using other’s I.D. for purposes of entrance to the school.

• Using ID issued by other school and organizations although user is

the same person.

• Allowing another person to use one’s I.D.

• Tampered I.D.

Sanction:

First Offense - Warning, reprimand

Second Offense - community service

Third offense - 5 days suspension

Article VI-RULES AND REGULATIONS ON STUDENT CONDUCT AND

DISCIPLINE Genera l Rules and Regulations

• Students should wear prescribed uniform of the college within the

campus. • Validated I.D. card must be worn all the times within the school

premises. • Students should help keep the building and campus clean at

all times.

• Littering and writing on the walls, doors, chairs or any property of the college is
prohibited.

• Any student who commits any misbehavior in the college premises shall be subject
to disciplinary action in accordance with the schedule of sanctions set by the
college.

• Use of cell phone is not allowed inside the classroom.

• Use or transfer of school facilities from their designated location should be with
permission from person concerned.

• Smoking, drinking or entering under the influence of liquor are not allowed in the
school premises.

• Students are required to attend academic and co-curricular activities that are
conducted within the college.

• Only MC student organization recognized by the Office of the Student Affairs maybe
allowed to publish, distribute written materials, or put up posters, streamers and
the like. The written materials must be submitted to the Office Student Affairs for
verification and approval for distribution and posting.

• Recruitment and membership to any unrecognized organization is

prohibited. • Confiscation of ID is for clarificatory purposes.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES:

• Disciplinary procedures shall commence upon the filing of a written report to the
Dean of the Department by the instructor or any school authority who
apprehends a student committing any of the acts subject to disciplinary action. It
may also be commenced by the offended party upon filing a written complaint
under oath specifying the act or omission constituting the misconduct.

• The Dean of the Department refers the matter to the Department Committee on
Discipline (DCD) which shall convene not later than three (3) days after filing of
the case. They shall likewise be responsible to inform in writing the
parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student/s allegedly involved in the case.
• The decision of the Department Committee on Discipline (DCD) be forwarded to the
Disciplinary Board (DB) within 5 days for review.

• Disciplinary Board (DB) shall review the decision of the Department Committee on
Discipline (DCD) based on the records/minutes of the proceedings. The board
under certain cases may require the receipt of other pieces of evidence.

• Decision imposing disciplinary action upon the student shall be reported to his/her
parent (s), guardian(s) not later than five (5) working days after the case has been
promulgated.
• The Disciplinary Board (DB) shall meet not later than ten (10) days from the receipt
of the notice of appeal. The Disciplinary Board (DB) shall apply the rules and
guidelines of the student handbook.

• The decision of the Disciplinary Board (DB) shall become final and executory within
ten (10) working days from notice of the decision. If the aggrieved party is not
satisfied with the decision, he/she may write an appeal to the Board of Trustees
through the President.

• The Board of Trustees shall review the decision of the Disciplinary Board (DB) based
on the records/minutes of the proceedings. The Board under certain cases may
require the receipt of other pieces of evidence. The decision of the BOT is final
and executory.

STUDENTS RIGHTS

• A student under administrative investigation shall have the following rights:

• The student must be informed in writing of the nature and cause of

any accusation against him/her.

• That he/she shall have the right to answer the charge against
him/her.

• That he/she shall have the right to adduce evidences in his/her

behalf; and

• The evidences must have been duly considered by the investigating

committee or officials designated by the school authorities to
hear and decide the case.

• Note: if the student is a minor, he/she must be accompanied by his/her

parent/guardian)