Student welfare
Information, orientation, guidance, career placement, economic enterprise, and student handbook development.
Student services
Office of the Student Affairs
Student affairs and services policies and programs.
OSA
Welfare
Development
Profile
Engr. Firash Zhed S. Ututalum, MSc
Dean of Student Affairs and Services
Mandate
Office of Student Affairs and Services
The Office of Student Affairs and Services ensures student-centered programs that support welfare, leadership development, campus engagement, and holistic growth.
It serves as the coordinating office for student organizations, student development programs, and key welfare interventions across the university.
Message from Student Affairs
Student success extends beyond the classroom. Through responsive services and meaningful co-curricular opportunities, we help students thrive academically and personally.
We encourage all students to participate actively in student life while upholding responsibility, discipline, and respect for diversity.
Services
Core OSA service areas
Holistic student development aligned with CMO No. 9, Series of 2013. Expand each area in the policy reference section below.
Student development
Organizations, leadership training, student government, discipline, and campus publications.
Institutional programs
Admission, health, housing, food, library, sports, security, and community involvement.
Jump to Article 36 for the complete policy text.
Under office
Programs and coordinating units
- Student organizations and activities desk
- Leadership training and student government
- Student discipline and handbook development
- Guidance and counseling coordination
- Career and job placement support
- Sports, culture, and socio-civic programs
- Student housing and welfare monitoring
For concerns and appointments, visit the Office of Student Affairs and Services or coordinate through your college student affairs liaison.
Policy reference
Article 36 — Office of Student Affairs and Services
Full implementing guidelines for student welfare, development, and institutional programs (CMO No. 9, Series of 2013).
Basic services and programs that ensure and promote student well-being.
These include Information, Orientation and Awareness, Guidance and Counseling, Career and Placement, Economic Enterprise Development, and Student Handbook Development.
1.1 Information and Orientation Services
Informative activities and materials designed to facilitate student adjustment to life in tertiary/higher education, including mission, vision, goals, academic rules, conduct, programs, and facilities.
Orientation programs are held for new and continuing students, including awareness on persons with disabilities and relevant laws. Information materials include statutes such as:
- R.A. 9262 — Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act
- Guidelines on drug abuse prevention and control
- R.A. 7877 — Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995
- HIV and AIDS awareness
- Self-care and healthy lifestyles
- R.A. 9442 — provisions on public ridicule and vilification against persons with disability
1.2 Guidance and Counseling Services
- 1.2.1 Guidance Service — integrated approach to help students utilize their potentials.
- 1.2.2 Counseling — individual or group intervention for positive change in behavior, feelings, and attitudes.
- 1.2.3 Appraisal — gathering information through psychological tests and non-psychometric devices.
- 1.2.4 Follow-up — monitoring effectiveness of guidance activities and placement.
- 1.2.5 Referral — coordination with specialists for special student needs.
1.3 Career and Job Placement Services
Assistance for vocational and occupational fitness and employment.
1.4 Economic Enterprise Development
Programs for student cooperatives, entrepreneurial activities, income-generating projects, and savings.
1.5 Student Handbook Development
Development and updating of the student handbook for students and stakeholders.
Programs that deepen leadership skills and social responsibility.
Includes student organizations, professional societies, special interests, leadership training, student council/government, discipline, and student publication/media.
- 2.1 Student Activities — supervision and monitoring of organizations, publications, sports, volunteerism, and peer helper programs.
- 2.2 Student Organizations and Activities — recognition, accreditation, supervision, and evaluation of student groups.
- 2.3 Leadership Training — programs to develop leadership at personal and organizational levels.
- 2.4 Student Council/Government — duly elected student body recognized by the college.
- 2.5 Student Discipline — implementation of rules on student conduct.
- 2.6 Student Publication/Yearbook — official student print and non-print media.
Essential institutional services for admission, support, and campus life.
Includes admission, scholarship and financial assistance, food, health and security, housing, multi-faith services, international students, special needs, culture and arts, sports, and community involvement.
3.1 Admission Services
Processing of students' entrance and requirements.
3.2 Services for Students with Special Needs and PWDs
Programs for equal opportunities including academic accommodations (e.g. arm chairs for left-handed students).
3.3 Library Services
Repository of knowledge supporting instructional, research, and curricular needs.
3.3.1 Library policies, rules and regulations
- 3.3.1.1 Library hours — Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- 3.3.1.2 Admission — bona fide students, officials, faculty, employees, and permitted guests.
- 3.3.1.3 Requirements — registered School ID and Library card; non-transferable.
- 3.3.1.4 Outside researchers — registered ID and referral letter from home institution librarian.
3.4 Health Services
College infirmary with physician, dentists, and nurses; medical-dental exam prior to admission; daily consultation; emergency response.
3.5 Multi-faith Services
Environment conducive to free expression of religious orientation per institutional policies.
3.6 Student Housing and Residential Services
Affordable dormitories with matrons; monitoring of off-campus boarding houses.
3.7 Food Services
Canteens and cafeterias; health monitoring of food service personnel via infirmary health cards.
3.8 Sports and Socio-Cultural Services
Physical, social, cultural, spiritual development through sports and socio-cultural activities.
3.9 Safety and Security Services
Campus safety, traffic rules, and peace and order.
3.10 Social and Community Involvement Programs
Programs for social awareness and meaningful contribution to nation-building.
3.11 Foreign/International Students Services
Assistance addressing the needs of foreign students.
