Amaoed Studenthandbook Revised 2 2a2n1c

Table of Contents

HISTORY..................................................................................................... 5 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION ................................................... 7 VISION .......................................................................................... 7 MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................ 7 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS............................................................................ 8 COMPUTER STUDIES ................................................................. 8 ENGINEERING ............................................................................. 8 BUSINESS ISTRATION ................................................... 9 ARTS AND SCIENCES ................................................................. 9 EDUCATION ................................................................................ 9 GRADUATE STUDIES .................................................................. 9 ISSION .............................................................................................. 10 Communication with Students ..................................................... 10 ission Procedure .................................................................. 10 Online Registration Requirements .............................................. 10 Evaluation ................................................................................... 11 ission Requirements ............................................................ 11 Residency Requirements for Transfer Students ......................... 12 Credit Transfer ............................................................................ 12 Incomplete requirements ............................................................. 13 Withdrawal of Enrollment ............................................................ 13 Cash Discount and Payment Options ......................................... 14 Student Identification Card .......................................................... 14 ACADEMIC POLICIES .............................................................................. 15 Academic Load ........................................................................... 15 Per Term Residency ................................................................... 15 Overload ...................................................................................... 15 Course Prerequisite .................................................................... 15 Course Crediting for Transfer Students ...................................... 16 Within AMAES................................................................ 16 From other schools ........................................................ 16 Second degree program ................................................ 16 Substitution of Courses ............................................................... 17 Adding and Dropping of Courses ................................................ 18 Term Extension ........................................................................... 18 Removal Exam ............................................................................ 18 Shifting to Another Program ........................................................ 19 Cross Enrollment ......................................................................... 19 Cross-enrollment from AMAES/Non-AMAES schools to AMAU OEd .............................................................................................. 19 After completion of cross-enrollment ............................. 19

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Returning student ........................................................................ 19 Disqualified / dismissed students ................................................ 20 Request to transfer credentials ................................................... 21 GENERAL POLICIES FOR STUDENTS ................................................... 22 Residency ................................................................................... 22 Grade Point ................................................................................. 22 Grading System .......................................................................... 23 For lecture-only classes ................................................. 23 For lecture with laboratory classes ................................ 23 General Point Average ................................................................ 24 Grade Complaints ....................................................................... 24 Academic Standing ..................................................................... 25 Scholastic Delinquency ............................................................... 25 Student Notice ............................................................... 25 Probationary Status ....................................................... 25 Dismissed Status .......................................................... 26 Disqualified Status ......................................................... 26 Maximum Residency Rule (MRR) ............................................... 27 The AMAU Online Education Learning Management System .... 27 Other Curricular Activities............................................................ 28 National Service Training Program (NSTP) ................... 28 On-the-Job Training / Practicum Training ...................... 28 Thesis / Capstone Project .............................................. 30 GRADUATION ............................................................................ 33 Graduation Awards ........................................................ 33 STUDENT ACADEMIC HONESTY ........................................................... 35 Penalties for violation of academic honesty policy ...................... 36 STUDENT DISCIPLINARY POLICY ......................................................... 37 PLEDGE OF LOYALTY ............................................................................. 42 AMA HYMN ............................................................................................... 42

HISTORY The AMA Group of Companies was built upon the dream of the late Amable M. Aguiluz Sr. (AMA) Auditor General and National Treasurer during the term of Diosdado Macapagal, to build an institution that would provide worldclass education to the Filipino youth. That dream bore fruit on October 20, 1980 when his son, Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V (ARA), established the AMA Institute of Computer Studies and thus blazed the trail for popular computer education in the country. Originally located along Shaw Boulevard, the pioneering school offered EDP Fundamentals, Basic Programming and Technology Career courses. In June 1981, the AMA Computer College (AMACC) was launched with fouryear degree course in BS Computer Science, the first to be offered in the country. From only 13, the student population of AMACC surged to 600 in 1983 and 2,000 in 1985. To meet the growing demand for computer courses, AMACC established its first campus in Makati in 1983. A second campus followed in 1986 in Project 8, Quezon City. In 1987, the AMA Computer Learning Center (ACLC) was established to offer short courses in programming and two-year technical vocational courses. There are today 16 company-owned ACLC branches and more than 100 franchised learning centers. In the same year, AMA Basic Education was formed to offer elementary, high school and eventually pre-school education. Now known as St. Augustine International School, it has eight (8) local branches located in Metro Manila, Laguna, Cebu City, Mactan, Bacolod and Davao. In 1996, AMA set up the AMA Telecommunications and Electronics Learning Center (AMATEL) - the country’s first ever telecommunications school. It is now called AMA International Institute of Technology (AIIT) and has branches in Cubao, San Pedro, Laguna and Mindoro. In 1998, the ABE International Business College was established to offer courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM), Business istration and computer-related courses. Today, ABE has 25 branches nationwide. ABE is an International school d with ABE in the United Kingdom. It offers not just local, but also international diploma and International practicum program. The AMA school network also expanded overseas with branches in Los Angeles; California, Manama, Bahrain; Bangladesh; China and Hong Kong.

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In 2000, AMAES launched its most ambitious expansion program with no less than 14 branches being set up nationwide to help its graduates find employment, AMA established in the same year its own manpower placement agency in 2000 called INFOTECH Professional Services Inc. The year 2002 saw AMA expanding into maritime education, medicine, nursing, care-giving and allied health courses. Now, the Norwegian Maritime Academy (NMA), the AMA Schools of Medicine and Nursing (ASMN) and the St. Augustine School of Nursing (SASN) are making mark in their respective fields with their IT-based Curricula. The AMA Education System (AMAES) – the umbrella for AMA schools currently boasts of more than 200 campuses nationwide and in key foreign cities. It has proudly produced more than 150,000 professionals who have been gainfully employed locally and overseas. On August 20, 2002, AMA was granted University status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) – a well-earned tribute to the first ISOcertificated computer educational institution in the Philippines. Founding Chairman Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V was installed as the first AMA University president. In 2015 AMA launched the AMA University Online Education (AMAOEd). HISTORY OF AMAOEd AMA University Online Education (AMAOEd) is the first full online education in the Philippines. It upholds the vision and mission of its institution as it responds to the cultural shift to a digitized age, opening its doors for anyone from the Philippines and abroad, who are willing to learn and advance their knowledge in a wide variety of courses. AMAOEd endeavors to stress the importance of educating the youth, as well as employed individuals seeking degrees, and the fostering of everyone’s potential as a productive portion of today’s competitive society. The program is open to all interested applicants: those who wanted to take up refresher courses or second degree, undergraduates, working students, Filipinos from various regions in the Philippines, and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who sought to pursue a degree. The program also gives an opportunity for international students and people afflicted with disabilities, who can study in the comfort of their own homes. The AMA Online Education program is a form of study where students are not under a continuous and immediate supervision of teachers in a lecture/classroom setting. It favors an independent self-learning style which takes place outside of a formal classroom.

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Despite the physical separation between the learner and the teacher, this does not mean that students are left on their own. Learners are expected to perform the usual learning activities done by students in traditional classes. Unlike face-to-face classes, course materials are usually the starting point for study and teaching/learning is mediated through the use of technology. Online mentoring and tutorials and other forms of knowledge transfer via elearning method are developed and adopted for faster delivery of lessons. These strategies enhance access to the online university degree programs. Students are likewise provided with specially packaged instructional materials or self-learning modules which they could study on their own most of the time. Keeping up with the rapid pace of the digital age, AMA University will now cater to all aspiring learners who wants to obtain a diploma for an accredited undergraduate degree through the use of this one-of-a-kind education reinvention through the use of technology, i.e. the internet. In the words of Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz, V, AMAU OEd provides “Education for All, Limitless and Borderless”. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION Education is a lifelong development of human elements within the context of socio-cultural environment in which he lives and operates. Learner is an individual capable of full acquisitions of self-actualization and productivity through encounters and exposures to various learning conditions. Teacher is a catalyst who initiates and provides learning process adapted to individual differences of the learners, utilizes effective and modern learning techniques with the ultimate goal of maximizing the learner’s potential growth process. VISION To become the pioneer of the first full quality online education in the Philippines, catering to anyone who wishes to advance their careers and to obtain their diplomas, by continuously learning anytime and anywhere. MISSION STATEMENT “AMA University Online aspires to provide an equally holistic, relevant, accurate, quality and globally-recognized IT-based education encoming all levels and discipline to be delivered fully through an easily accessible online platform for any hopeful learner from anywhere in the Philippines and abroad with the aim to unveil and foster the potential of future professionals

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and leaders responsive to the needs of science and the international community thus realizing their worth as productive of society for the honor and glory of God Almighty.” Objectives

To provide quality undergraduate courses relevant to the students’ future careers as practitioners of their chosen degree for the further advancement of society.



To develop free, accessible, engaging and challenging educational materials such as supplementary videos, course modules and examinations to aid the learners in their constant pursuit of knowledge.



To establish an online community encouraging frequent and effective communication between the mentors, instructors, the students and the helpdesk.



To provide relevant subjects and lessons and distribute them through a single online portal.



To produce globally competitive graduates who will be professionally competent, morally upright, and socially responsible contributors to national development. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

COMPUTER STUDIES Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with specialization in: Network istration Wed Development Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with specialization in: Software engineering Software development Multimedia system Computer animation ENGINEERING

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering BUSINESS ISTRATION Bachelor of Science in ancy Bachelor of Science in Business istration major in: Management Information System ARTS AND SCIENCES Bachelor of Arts in Economics Bachelor of Arts in English Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Arts Political Science EDUCATION Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Computer Science Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Engineering Certificate in Professional Teaching GRADUATE STUDIES Master in Business istration Master in Information Technology Doctor in Business istration Doctor in Information Technology

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ISSION ission of AMA University Online Education (AMAOEd) is open to all qualified applicants. This is determined by the applicants’ readiness, preparedness, and ability to contribute towards enrichment of the academic community and potential to be of service not only to the Filipino but also to the global community. Communication with Students AMAU Online Education uses electronic means (such as email, texts, and the Internet) as a primary method of communication and of providing billing, payment, and enrollment services. For many University communications, email to a student's ed email is the official form of notification, and emails sent by University officials to the student’s email address will be presumed to have been received and read by the student. Emails and forms delivered through a FreshDesk by a student to the University may likewise constitute a formal communication, with the use of this -protected constituting the student's electronic signature. ission Procedure Student Applicants (SA) interested in applying for the program should visit www.amauonline.com, click and fill out the online registration form in the portal. This will serve as the student’s registration to the Student Information System (SIS) and the Learning Management System (LMS). Once done ing, student applicants need to log-in through portal.amauonline.com and lms.amauonline.com using the ed email address and . For initial evaluation, students need to submit scanned copies of the following requirements: Online Registration Requirements For ALS Graduates: Diploma Birth Certificate or Certificate of Live Birth (NSO Certified Copy) For Transferees: Transcript of Records or Certificate of Grades Certificate of Honorable Dismissal Birth Certificate or Certificate of Live Birth (NSO Certified Copy)

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For Second Courser and Graduate Students: Filled out Application Form Transcript of Records Diploma Birth Certificate or Certificate of Live Birth (NSO Certified Copy) For Foreign Students (currently living in the Philippines) Please update us regarding the status of your student visa. After ing, the students need to click submit for evaluation. Evaluation The evaluation of credentials and activation of subjects for enrollment usually take 24-48 hours. SAs shall receive an email from AMAU OEd’s Registrar Unit regarding the result of their evaluation. The evaluation process is manually done to keenly assess the subjects previously taken. Maximum evaluation time may take a week. For Students who failed to submit the credentials Student Applicants who failed to attach their documents through the portal may email all scanned files to [email protected] for initial evaluation. Please secure hard copies of all the documents according to your application status and send them to: AMA University Online Education 59 AMA Bldg. 2, Panay Avenue Quezon City, Philippines 1103 1.

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Freshmen (new enrollees) a. Accomplished Online Application Form b. High School Report Card (Form 138) c. High School Transcript (Form 137A) Note: This should be a school to school transaction to ensure its authenticity d. Certificate of Good Moral Character e. 2x2 picture (for 201 file) f. 1x1 picture (for ID) Transferees from other College / University a. Accomplished Online Application Form b. Honorable Dismissal/ Transfer Credentials c. Certificate of Good Moral Character

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d.

3.

4.

Official Transcript of Records to be sent by the previous school with a notation: COPY FOR: AMA University, Proj.8, Q.C. with subject description taken from the previous school (if needed for crediting of subjects) e. 2x2 picture (for 201 file) f. 1x1 picture (for ID) Transferees from AMAES member schools a. Accomplished Application Form b. Letter of Intent to transfer. c. Honorable dismissal from originating AMAES School. d. Official transcript of records with notation COPY FOR AMACC / AMACU e. Certificate of Good Moral Character. f. Two (2) pcs of 2x2 and two (2) pcs of 1x1 recent photographs (colored) i. Photocopy of birth certificate or legal adoption papers (original must be presented for verification) Foreign Student Applicants A foreign student who wishes to enroll at AMACU / AMACC must submit the following requirements to the issions Officer: a. b. c.

d.

e. f. g.

Accomplished application form. Letter of consent approved by commission on higher education (CHED). Five copies of revised original Personal history statement (PHS) duly accomplished and signed by the applicant in English and in national alphabet, accompanied by personal seal, if any, original left and right hand prints on PHS and original Photos. A notarized affidavit or and proof of adequate financial to cover student’s school dues and other incidental expenses. For scholars, certificate of scholarship from the institution concerned. Photocopy of port pages where name, photo, birth date and birth place appear. Photocopy of birth certificate or legal adoption papers. Two copies of (1x1) pictures

Residency Requirements for Transfer Students Transfer students are required to complete at least 50% of the program credit requirement in residence at AMAU. Maximum of 50% of the program course requirements can be applied for credit transfer. Credit Transfer

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Transfer students may be awarded credit for courses taken from the originating university/college/TVET school for general education courses/ common and basic competencies or preparatory courses / core competencies provided the complete description / module of instruction requested for credit have equivalent course description / course outcomes and credit units (lecture/lab) / nominal duration (not lower by 80% of the total required number of hrs. in lec/lab subjects) and minimum grade of 3.00. Duplicate courses / modules of instruction taken from different institutions can only be given credit to a single course. Practicum / OJT programs and research courses are not eligible for credit transfer. Crediting of courses is initially done by the Registrar Unit. Students may inquire about credit units through [email protected]. Incomplete requirements An applicant who fails to submit all required documents (e.g. photocopy of birth certificate, certificate of good moral character etc.) for ission may be itted with probationary status. The applicant and/or the parent/guardian must submit an “undertaking/promissory note” to submit lacking documents within (2) months from the date of ission. Students who fail to submit within two months will not be given clearance for the term. However, in cases where the lacking documents are specially the ission credentials, i.e. Form 138 (High School Card), F137-A (High School Transcript) or the Transcript of Records for evaluation purposes, the applicant is required to submit “Certificate that his/her Form 137A of Transcript of Records has not been sent to any school” from the school he/she attended. Withdrawal of Enrollment Withdrawal of enrollment from AMAU Online Education is allowed until the day before the active term is due to expire (98 days in total). 1. Students who enrolled and withdrew their enrollment before the courses are activated maybe allowed to retrieve their enrollment credentials. 2. Students whose courses have been activated and started accessing their classes through the lms.amauonline.com will not be able to retrieve their enrollment credentials and will obtain a grade of: D (Dropped) – grade given to the students who officially drop all courses

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W (Withdrawal) – grade given to the students who officially withdraw from the college. Students would not be entitled for any refund and oblige to pay whole amount due based on policy and procedure.

Cash Discount and Payment Options Cash discounts and payment options varies depending on the offerings of the ission Unit of AMAU Online Education. For inquiries, students may send an email to [email protected]. Identification cards cost Php 300.00 plus the cost of shipping of the card to the student’s declared address when the ID card was requested.

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ACADEMIC POLICIES Academic Load Students should follow the curricular program structure they are enrolled in. Undergraduate students can enroll in a minimum of three (3) subjects and a maximum of eight (8) subjects per term of enrollment. For graduate studies students, they are allowed to enroll in a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of four (4) based on the curriculum they are in. Students may enroll in only one (1) subject upon submission and approval of a written request stating the reasons why the student cannot take at least two (2) courses. Per Term Residency Students of AMAU Online Education are required to be enrolled per term for at least fifty (50) days before he/she may be allowed to request for a grade slip and continue enrollment of for the next term. Overload Only graduating students (students who are in their last term of enrollment) are allowed to have overload units but not to exceed 3 units (Maximum of 27 units). Policy on pre-requisites shall also apply. A student must seek approval of the dean before he/she can be allowed to enroll the overload courses. Course Prerequisite Courses approved as prerequisites to other courses may not be waived except in meritorious case. This means that students who have enrolled and fully attended course that is a prerequisite to another may be allowed to enroll and attend the latter course to credit, without having ed or earned credits for the prerequisite course. No permission will be granted without a written request from the student and a certification from the instructor of the prerequisite course that the student had fully attended the said course. The dean will be authorized to grant the permission based on the merits of the letter request. Hence a student who is granted permission is required to take up the prerequisite course simultaneously with the course to which the former is a prerequisite or immediately on the term if the prerequisite is not offered.

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Courses approved as prerequisite to other courses may be taken simultaneously with the latter course if the student is graduating and needs only the latter course to complete the requirement for graduation. Course Crediting for Transfer Students Within AMAES All equivalent courses will be credited within AMAES member schools. Equivalent courses refer to those with the same course description and the course credit both lecture and laboratory. The student should have at least one (1) year (or its equivalent in ) residency in AMAU Online Education. This translates to at least 45 units (15 units per term and for 3 ) of remaining courses for the program he/she wants to pursue. From other schools



Relevant GE courses are credited provided that the course has the same course description and course credits (lecture and laboratory credits). Other preparatory courses can be credited provided these courses have corresponding equivalent in the AMACC/AMACU program. All major courses must be validated. A student must pay the appropriate validating fee. Should the taker the validating exam, the course will be credited. If, however the taker fails the validating exam, then he/she must enroll the course. All requests for crediting beyond this guideline must be recommended for approval by the dean, head of operations and university registrar.

Second degree program Student who are degree holders, granted with Special Orders by the CHED, and who are enrolling in a second degree program will be given credit in all equivalent GE courses, preparatory courses and major courses. Graduate of AMAES who wish to take a second degree program will be given credit to all GE, preparatory, major courses and elective courses taken in first degree program than have equivalent courses in the second degree program applied for. Thesis, Design project and Practicum will not be given credit for the second degree program. Thus the student will be required to enroll and complete all requirements pertaining to the design project and practicum/ ojt requirement of the second program. Thesis, design project and practicum / OJT

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guidelines will be implemented. Thesis/Despro topics related or extension of the student previously completed thesis or design project in the first degree will be allowed. A student who wishes to earn a second degree program can prepare for its completion, by taking electives courses that are required in the second degree program. Substitution of Courses Substitution of courses may be allowed only in the following cases:

When a student is pursuing a curriculum that has been superseded by a new curriculum and the substitution tends to bring the curriculum in line with the new.



When there is conflict of hours between a required course and another course, or when the required course is not offered and nonenrollment of which would result or undue delay in the completion of the program



Prescribed elective courses can be substituted with the equivalent courses provided that the student applied for the said substitution.

Every petition for substitution must:

Involved courses within the same department, if possible. If not, the two courses concerned must be allied to each other.



Be between courses having the same number of units, and



Be recommended by the head of the department concerned.

No substitution shall be allowed for any course in which the student has failed or received a grade of “5.00” or its equivalent. All petitions for substitution must be submitted to the office if the dean only after the second week after the formal starts of classes. Any petition submitted thereafter shall be considered for the following term. Only after the school director and the branch registrar approved the substitution can the student enroll the substitute course. For Foreign students, the following courses serve as replacement for the Filipino Courses included in the curriculum: Filipino Course in the Curriculum

Replacement Course

Filipino 1 (Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Pilipino)

Basic Filipino for Foreign Nationals (Conversational Filipino)

Filipino 2 (Pagbasa Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik)

Speech Comm 2 or English as a Foreign Language

Filipino 3 (Masining na Pagpapahayag)

Speech Comm 3 or Afro-Asian Literature

Adding and Dropping of Courses Undergraduate students who initially enrolled less than eight (8) subjects may be allowed to add additional subjects within one week of the initial enrollment. After which, the student must finish all subjects first and secure a grade slip before he/she may be allowed to take additional courses. Dropping of courses will be allowed within the first fifty (50) days of the student’s enrollment in each term. Term Extension A student whose active term expired but he/she still has unfinished requirements for courses other than Practicum and Research Courses may be allowed to extend his/her enrollment upon payment corresponding extension fee for a duration according to the extension program availed by the student. Extension fee covers all courses enrolled in the term the student is currently in. Students may avail of the extension program twice. A student who is availing of the extension program may not add additional courses until he/she finishes his/her active term. Removal Exam Undergraduate students whose grades in a subject is less than 50% but can still the subject provided he/she incurs a higher grade in his/her final examination may avail of the removal exam. This allows for one (1) additional attempt in the final exam so he may the subject. Graduate program students follow the same rule but the grade should be 75%. Removal exams are with corresponding fees and must be within the 98 days active term or the student must avail both a term extension and a removal exam whose fees are separate from each other.

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Shifting to Another Program Shifting or transferring to another program of AMAU OEd is allowed. All equivalent courses/modules of instruction will be credited towards the new program. To shift to another program, the student must accomplish an application form for this purpose duly approved by the dean. A student who cannot meet the academic requirements of one program may be advised by the dean or program coordinator to shift to another program. If the student cannot meet the academic requirements of a new program he/she will be subjected to the scholastic delinquency policy. Shifting of programs will only be processed in between enrollments. A student needs to request for his/her grade slip for the current term he/she finished before submitting his/her request to change of program to the dean. Shifting back to a student’s original program is not allowed. Moreover, a student can only request for a change of program twice (2 times). Cross Enrollment Cross-enrollment from AMAES/Non-AMAES schools to AMAU OEd 1. 2.

Submit the cross-enrollment permit to the [email protected]. The cross-enrollment form must be signed by the registrar and with the school seal. at www.amauonline.com and follow the new student ission process.

After completion of cross-enrollment 1. 2. 3.

Transcript of records/certificate of grades shall be released at the registrar office of the itting school and to be submitted to the mother school. Grades incurred are not included in the computation of the grade point average or general weight average. Release of grades or transcript or records can be school-school basis or entrusted to the bearer if the school allows the student to hand carry.

Returning student Returning student are those who are returning after not enrolling for more than two (2) years. Student who classified under this may be affected by changes in the curriculum and other revalidation procedures.

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A student who did not enroll after ninety eight (98) days upon expiration of his/her last term with AMAU OEd must seek reission approval from the dean. A copy of approved reission form must be submitted to [email protected].

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A student who has been dismissed for academic deficiencies or suspended for disciplinary reasons for at least 98 days must submit an application for re-ission and a letter of appeal to the dean. The Application for re-ission must be recommended.

A student who stopped for more than five years and with only 10% or less of course deficiencies (e.g. 15-21 units remaining to complete the program) shall be allowed to use their old curriculum or the curriculum of which they started with. The student must complete the program and graduate within one 1 year. Otherwise, an additional penalty of one 1 course for every year of extension will be impose. If the remaining deficiencies include Thesis A and B or Design Project, the student is required to present a new thesis topic or design project and enroll both thesis A and B (Despro 1 and Despro 2 for engineering). A student who stopped for more than five years and with more than 10% of course deficiencies (e.g. more than 21 units remaining to complete the program) shall use the new curriculum or the revised curriculum currently implemented. All courses taken from the previous curriculum will be credited, provided that these are equivalent to the courses in the new/revised curriculum. Procedure 1. The student must present a letter of request for reinstatement to be approved by the dean and the head of operations. 2. The student must enroll the penalty courses which is one course for every year of extension beyond the five-year grace period (e.g. if the student stopped for 10 years, he will have to enroll five penalty courses). The dean upon recommendation of the program head will prescribe the penalty courses and inform the registrar. Reing students (students who have discontinued for less the five years) should first secure a written permission from the dean. Student who is returning after serving a suspension must first secure clearance from the dean and head of operations before they enroll. Disqualified / dismissed students

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Students who have been disqualified from the program they are currently enrolled in due to their failure to meet the grade requirements despite allowed remedial classes may seek ission to other program. Students who have been dismissed or disqualified for reasons outlined in the scholastic delinquency policies will not be granted ission in any of the colleges of AMAES. Request to transfer credentials A student who intends to transfer to other academic institution must submit a letter to the dean indicating the intention to transfer and reasons for the transfer. Request to transfer credentials shall be filed through [email protected]. AMAU OEd strictly enforce a No Clearance, No Release of Transfer Credential policy. Students are advised to process their student clearance on time avoid unnecessary delays.

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GENERAL POLICIES FOR STUDENTS Residency Students are required to attend classes through the AMAU OEd Learning Management System (LMS) at lms.amauonline.com. Each enrollment of OEd students is for a maximum of 98 days (roughly 3 ½ months). Students should also be enrolled in their current term for a minimum of fifty (50 days) before they can be issued a grade slip and allowed to re-enroll for another term. In cases of when students cannot access their LMS portal due to medical reasons, students are required to present medical certificates or documents to facilitate freezing of their or extension of their term. A student who fails to submit a medical certificate or any document to justify freezing of their will forfeit his/her extended access to the LMS. Grade Point Grade Range

Grade Point

Grade Input

Description

96 - 100

1.00

A+

Excellent

91 - 95

1.25

A

Very Good

86 - 90

1.50

A-

Very Good

81 - 85

1.75

B+

Good

75 - 80

2.00

B

Good

69 - 74

2.25

B-

Good

63 - 68

2.50

C+

Fair

57 - 62

2.75

C

Fair

50 - 56

3.00

C-

Fair

Below 50

5.00

F

Fair

IP

IP

In Progress

D

D

Officially Dropped

W

W

Withdrawal

IP (In Progress) - A mark for conditional grade which is given to students who did not: a. b. c. d. e.

finish their project prototype or software; attend the scheduled thesis/capstone/design project defense; complete the required on-the-job training (OJT) hours; submit course requirement(s) of thesis / capstone / design / projects / feasibility / OJT like hardbound, OJT reports, completion certificates, etc. finish all requirements for NSTP2

Note: Grade transmutation is not implemented in all term grades. Grade computation will be as follows for all quizzes, assessed projects, assignments, term examinations: (Raw Score/Maximum Score) x100% Grading System For lecture-only classes Short Quizzes

20%

1 take with reviews

Long Quizzes

25%

1 take with reviews

Activities / Assignment

20%

Final Exam

35% Total

100%

For lecture with laboratory classes Lecture Short Quizzes

10%

Laboratory 1 take with reviews

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Long Quizzes

20%

Activities / Assignment

10%

1 take with reviews

Laboratory Experiments

15%

Laboratory Exams

10%

Final Exam Total

20%

15%

60%

40%

100%

The ing grade for AMAU Online Education courses is 50%. Graduate program students are required to have at least a 2.00 or 75% grade to be allowed to advance to the next courses for their program. General Point Average Only grades in academic courses are included in the computation of the GPA. Grades in Euthenics, P.E. and NSTP are not included. To compute the GPA:

Multiply the credit units for each course by the corresponding grade points merited in each course to get the honor the points.



Add the honor points to get the total.



Divide the total honor points by the total number of credits during the term. Indices are computed to four decimal places rounded off to two.

Grades in courses which were cross-enrolled will not be included in the computation. Grade Complaints A student who is in doubt or has complaints on the grade(s) obtained can make an appeal to the College Dean within one (1) week after receipt of the grade slips. Procedure in Filing Complaint

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Completely fill out the form.

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Submit the complaint form to the Dean

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If the complaint(s) is/are valid, the College Dean shall conduct an inquiry with the concerned faculty and consult the technical unit for the logs and records in the LMS and resolve the grade complaint(s) within one (1) week upon receipt of the complaint(s).

4.

Consult with the Dean about the result of the grade complaint(s).

Absolutely NO change of grade will be accepted after the scheduled period. Academic Standing Academic standing shall be determined by the Grade Point Average (GPA) of the student computed every end of the term. The Registrar shall compute the academic standing of the students and submit list result to the Dean for appropriate actions. Good Academic Standing- GPA 2.75 or better and ed at least 75% of the total academic units enrolled for the term. Academic Position- GPA 3.0 or better and ed at least 50% of the total academic units enrolled for the term. Scholastic Delinquency Student Notice A student who fails 25% of the total units enrolled in the term will be classified as under STUDENT NOTICE. A student is issued a STUDENT NOTICE by the Dean if the GPA for the term is at least 3.0 but fails 23% of the total units enrolled for the term. The STUDENT NOTICE is a reminder from the Dean for the student to improve his/her academic performance in the following term. Probationary Status A student with GPA of at least 3.0 but failed 50% of the total units enrolled in the term will be classified as under PROBATION and will be placed on the PROBATIONARY status list. Students who received STUDENT NOTICE for two (2) consecutive will also be placed on the PROBATIONARY status list.

A student is issued a notice from the Dean about his/her probationary status. The letter shall induce an advisory for the student on how to improve his/her academic performance and be removed from the PROBATIONARY status.

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A student placed under PROBATIONARY status will be allowed to enroll a maximum of 15 units in the succeeding term to help/her improve his/her academic performance.



A student will be removed from the PROBATIONARY status list after ing at least 75% of the total units enrolled in the succeeding term and obtaining a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Dismissed Status A student with a GPA below 3.0 and failed more than 75% of the total units enrolled in the term will be classified as under DISMISSED status. A student who received PROBATION NOTICE for two (2) consecutive will also be placed on the DISMISSED status list.

A student is issued a notice from the Dean about his/her dismissed status. The notice letter shall include the advisory for the student on how to apply for re-ission in the same program or in a different program of study.



A student placed under DISMISSED must apply for re-ission in the same program or in a different program of study to the Dean. The Dean must provide a decision one (1) week after the appeal is submitted.



A re-itted student will be allowed to enroll a maximum of 12 units in the succeeding term him/her improve the academic status.



A re-itted student will be removed from the DISMISSED status upon and obtaining a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Disqualified Status A status with GPA below 3.0 and failed 100% of the total units enrolled in the term will be classified as under DISQUALIFIED status. A student who received DISMISSED NOTICE for two (2) consecutive will also be placed on the DISQUALIFIED status list.

A disqualified student may submit an appeal for re-ission in a different college/program to the Head of Operations of OEd. Should the Head of Operations finds merit in the appeal the student will be re-itted to OEd.



A re-itted student will be advised to shift to a less demanding program of study and will be allowed to enroll at the most 12 units in the succeeding term.

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A student with denied re-ission appeal will be advised to transfer to other institution and will be given honorable dismissal and transcript of record after all clearances are accomplished.

Maximum Residency Rule (MRR) A student must finish the requirements of a program using the same curriculum within the period of actual maximum residency rule (MRR) which is equivalent to twice the normal length prescribed for the program. Since OEd is implements the enroll anytime model, the MRR in AMAU programs will be implemented. A student who fails to complete the program of study in the prescribed MRR may request for waiver of the MRR. 1.

The student must submit a written request for waiver of the MRR to the Dean. The request to continue with the same curriculum shall be evaluated and decided within one (1) week upon receipt of the request.

2.

The approved request for waiver of MRR shall include penalty subjects if applicable or new curriculum if appropriate with all the accredited courses. The approved request will be provided to the student concerned and a copy of which will be forwarded to the Registrar’s Office to be included in the student’s records.

3.

Penalty course(s) will be appropriated to one (1) course for every year beyond the MRR. The Dean upon the recommendation of the program head must prescribe the penalty courses.

4.

The student must get a copy of the penalty courses if applicable and enroll accordingly.

The AMAU Online Education Learning Management System The AMAU Online Education Learning Management System uses the address lms.amauonline.com and is the medium used in the delivery of the class instructions to university students. Once a student has been successfully added to the system and has given access to AMAU OEd LMS (as detailed in the enrollment process), he/she can to the portal and start his/her studies online. Students are expected to make use of a desktop or a laptop when taking their exams online. Mobile application is provided for module and studying. Courses in the LMS implements completion tracking. The completion tracking feature makes sure that students are able to go through the modules sequentially.

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Students are given two initial (2) attempts in their quizzes for non-adaptive mode assessments. An additional one (1) attempt can be requested. For the final exam, students are given one (1) initial attempt and one (1) additional attempt once requested. For instances that students had more than one (1) attempt in the assessment, the highest score will be recorded. For quizzes in adaptive mode, students are only given one (1) attempt as the correct answer is shown to students for review. Final Exams are always non-adaptive. Quizzes and exams may or may not be time-bounded. Students are required to finished the exam within the time limit as indicated in the page before they (students) take the exam. Final exams are given 2-hour limit. Security measures are implemented to make sure of the identity of the student and that academic honesty is imposed. Short and long quizzes make use of Respondus Lockdown Browser to ensure the security of the exams. Final exams, however, make use of Respondus Lockdown Monitor. Assignments and Laboratory Exercises are also submitted through the LMS. Links are provided for the submission. In an event that students cannot their requirements, they may email their submissions to [email protected]. Other Curricular Activities National Service Training Program (NSTP) NSTP courses are mandated by the Commission on Higher Education as part of the curriculum of all programs. For NSTP requirements for community service, OEd students are encouraged to partner with local governments or non-government organizations whom they (students) can partner with to provide service to of their community. For OEd students with disabilities, AMAU OEd encourages them to create learning modules for other PWDs related to the program they are in. Foreign students (verified through credentials submitted) are exempted from taking the National Service Training Program courses pursuant to Republic Act 9163 governing Filipino citizens on the implementation of NSTP in higher education in the Philippines. In this regard, notations on the transcript of foreign students enrolled in AMAUOEd for NSTP 1 and NSTP 2 will be “Exempted”. On-the-Job Training / Practicum Training Evaluation of Student Performance

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Since a definite work schedule shall have been agreed upon between the Practicum Adviser/ Mentor and the training institution practicum supervisors, the student must be able to finish the work assigned to him/her on time. The student will be evaluated on the basis of performance of the tasks assigned to him/her. The following skills / competencies / attitude will be the basis for assessing student-trainee performance and numerical grade. Technical Skills. Effective application of identified skills and knowledge to meet the requirements or problems in their assigned areas or scope of responsibility (e.g. documentation, encoding, programming, etc.) Quality Work. Consider accuracy of work done based on expected output, reliability of the output, judgment to quality standards and delivery of output against target dates. Initiative and Dedication. Consider attitudes toward work (e.g. enthusiasm, aggressiveness and persistence) Interpersonal and Team Relationships. Harmonious working relationships in carrying out work activities with employees and flexibility and receptiveness in dealing with others. Attendance and Punctuality. Number of absences and tardiness per evaluation will be noted against the student-trainee’s score. Personality Assessment. Appropriateness of the attire to the working environment, good grooming, cheerfulness, and good communication skills form part of the evaluation. Likewise, the OJT/Practicum adviser must provide an evaluation and numerical grade based on the following: Submission of the required documents including copy of the certificate of completion. A grade of IC will be issued t the students for failure to submit copy of the certificate of completion. The Final Grade= 90% (grade from training institution) + 10% (grade from OJT/Practicum Adviser) Copy of the Certificate of Training Completion from the training institution will be submitted to the OJT adviser. The original Copy will remain with the student. For OEd students who are already working, their work hours can be credited as OJT hours provided that they submit the required documentations as prescribed in the OJT / Practicum LMS classroom and that they can provide

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work assignments which are related to their program in AMAU Online Education. Thesis / Capstone Project Students enrolled in AMAU OEd and whose program of study requires a thesis or capstone project must follow the guidelines and procedures below: 1.

Thesis or Capstone Projects are terminal courses and therefore only graduating students on their last year of attendance are allowed to enroll the said course.

2.

After enrollment of the course students must report to the assigned adviser and attend regular scheduled class meetings as scheduled by the adviser through the Big Blue Button Facility in the LMS.

3.

Submit requirements of the course according to the schedule.

4.

Pay the defense fee and present/defend Thesis/capstone project as scheduled.

the

completed

Thesis A/DESPRO 1 Course Requirements and Grading System Course Requirements Topic Proposal Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Thesis A / DESPRO 1 Grading System Chapter 1 (Introduction) + exam Chapter 2 (Review of Literature) + exam Chapter 3 (Materials & Method) + exam Final Grade = Chapter 1 Grade + Chapter 2 Grade + Chapter 3 Grade A student will receive an “IC” mark for the following reasons: 1.

Failure to pay financial obligations even if the required chapter 1,2 and 3 were submitted. Should any of the of the group fail to pay outstanding financial obligations, only said member will be given upon presentation of proof payment for the outstanding balance.

2.

Failure to submit the revised Chapters 1,2 and 3 even if the student has no outstanding financial obligations. The appropriate numerical Grade will be given upon submission of the revised chapters. Guidelines for removal of IC will be implemented.

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A student will receive a grade of 5.00 if he fails to submit Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 during the designated deadlines. A student who got a failing grade must re-enroll the course and will be allowed to use the same topic/project for a period not exceeding one year. After which the student must present a new topic/project. Thesis B / DESPRO 2 Course Requirements and Grading System Only upon successful completion of THESIS A / DESPRO 1 (IC mark has been removed) will the student be allowed to enroll THESIS B / DESPRO 2. The student works hand-in-hand with his thesis adviser for the completion and finalization of the approved thesis. Course Requirements The requirements for Thesis B / DESPRO 2 are: Hardbound copy of the Thesis / Design Project (3 copies) Software / Hardware / Prototype Oral Defense Thesis B / DESPRO 2 Grading System A student will be given IP marks for the following reasons: 1.

Failure of the student to present his/her final paper before the end of the 98-day period of enrollment for the term he enrolled Thesis B / DESPRO 2 provided he/she was able to submit his/her documentation before the 98-day period of enrollment expires.

2.

Failure of the student to submit the revised copy (hardbound) of his/her thesis project.

3.

Failure of the student to settle his/her remaining balance with AMAU OEd.

Students will be given grade of 5.00 for the following reasons: 1.

Failure of the student to submit his/her final paper for oral defense.

Capstone Project Capstone Project refers to the final project meant to encapsulate all things learned in the IT and IS program of study. The capstone project shall provide the students with an experience that brings together the technical knowledge that they have acquired on “real-life” projects or application. Students shall be able to apply problem/project definition, project planning, design selection and optimization, team building, communication, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, meeting skills, and conflict resolution. Students are encouraged to collaborate with corporations, industry and government clients in order for them to develop projects with real life application.

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Course Requirements Project Proposal

Hardbound copy of the capstone project



Oral Defense

Grading System for CAPSTONE PROJECT as follows: Chapter 1 (Introduction) + exam Chapter 2 (Review of Literature) + exam Chapter 3 (Materials & Method) + exam Chapter 4 (Results / Findings and Analysis) Final Paper Grade Prototype Grade Oral Defense Grade Final Grade (Paper) Originality/ Inventiveness Quality of thesis manuscript Prototype / Software Conceptual & Logical Design Workability & Application Oral Presentation Grade Quality of thesis presentation Ability to defend the thesis

15% 15% 20% 15% 20% 15%

30% 35% 35% ________

100%

A student will receive an “IC” mark for the following reasons: 1.

Failure to pay financial obligations even if all course requirements was submitted.

2.

Failure to submit the hardbound copy of the capstone project even if the student has no outstanding financial obligations. The appropriate numerical grade will be given upon submission of the revised chapters. Guidelines for removal of IC will be implemented.

A student will be given grade of 5.00 for the following reasons: 1.

Failure to submit the required chapters on schedule plus one (1) week grace period.

2.

Failure to remove IC mark within the allowed period (one year).

3.

Failure to defend capstone project on the scheduled data plus 1 week grace period.

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4.

Failing grades in the three categories: Final Paper, Prototype / Software and Oral Defense.

A student who got a failing grade must re-enroll the course and will be allowed to use the same topic / project for a period not exceeding one year. After which, the student must present a new topic/project. Note: Students are required to pay a Thesis Defense fee as set by the University for those who will be having their final defense.

GRADUATION The institution confers degrees and titles only to a student who has satisfactorily completed all the academic and nonacademic requirements in the curriculum based from the student’s record in the office of the Registrar. Procedure 1.

The student should secure and submit his / her application for graduation

2.

The Registrar evaluates whether the student has complied with all requirements towards the degree.

3.

After evaluation, the Registrar will confirm the student “graduating” a.

Final deliberation is done after the submission of final grades for the student

b.

List of deficiencies of the student shall be communicated to him/her for compliance.

4.

Student will be evaluated for abilities with different units of AMAU OEd.

5.

The Registrar communicates with the Dean/Head of Operations for counter checking including the credentials and portfolio of the student and obtains their (dean and head of operations) signature.

6.

The Registrar submits the list of graduates to the Chief Registrar for final approval. The Chief Registrar counterchecks vs. advisement reports and credentials.

Graduation Awards The following honors are rewarded to the graduating students who satisfied the required residency and grade requirements.

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Academic Honors for Undergraduate Degrees Honors

GPA

*No grade lower than Academic

Non-Academic

Summa Cum Laude

1.00 - 1.20

2.00

2.50

Magna Cum Laude

1.21 - 1.40

2.25

2.75

Cum Laude

1.41 - 1.75

2.50

3.00

* Grade requirements refer to those taken in AMAU OEd and in other schools Academic Honors for Graduate Degrees Honors

GPA

With Highest Honors

1.00 - 1.05

With High Honors

1.06 - 1.10

With Honors

1.11 - 1.15

The Honors / Awards Committee headed by the Registrar shall call for the nomination to graduation awards by sending a notice to the academic community. The Registrar will convene a meeting for the deliberation, selection and recommendation of the awardees. To qualify for Academic Honors, the student must: 1.

Competed at least fifty percent (50%) of the total number of academic units at AMAU OEd.

2.

Have enrolled at least 15 units (5 subjects) per term of enrollment except on his/her last term as a graduating student.

3.

No grade below 3.00 or Dropped.

4.

No derogatory record during his/her stay with OEd.

5.

Not charged with any academic violation.

6.

Have obtained the required GPA.

STUDENT ACADEMIC HONESTY The following acts are considered violations of student academic honesty and are therefore meted with appropriate sanctions: 1.

Cheating - the fraudulent or dishonest presentation of work or presentation of others’ work as one’s own. It includes using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise. a.

2.

3.

4.

LMS activities are logged and therefore can be reviewed anytime. Suspicious activities in an may raise red flags and thus warrants investigation from the academic and technical unit of AMAU OEd.

Plagiarism - the act of taking the words, ideas, data, illustrations or statements of another person or source and presenting them as one’s own. Including but not limited to:

Submitting another author’s published or unpublished work, in whole, in part, or in paraphrase, as one’s own work, without fully and properly crediting the other with footnotes, citations or other bibliographical reference.



Submitting as one’s own original work any material, including data, tables, graphs, charts, or other visual material obtained from any source, without acknowledgement and citation of the source.



Submitting as one’s own original work material produced through unacknowledged collaboration with others, unless such collaboration is permitted by the instructor.

Collusion - assistance or an attempt to assist another student in an act of academic dishonesty. This can conclude, but is not limited:

doing work for another student’



deg or producing a project for another student; willfully providing answers during an exam, test, or quiz;



calling a student on a mobile phone while taking an exam and providing information;

Inappropriate Proxy- is the misinterpretation of one’s own or another’s identity for academic purposes. Students must attend their own classes in the LMS and be the one taking all examinations. Those impersonated and impersonators will be suspended or dismissed from the AMAU OEd.

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Penalties for violation of academic honesty policy Penalties for an academic offense include one or more of the following: a.

Resubmission of the work in question

b.

Submission of additional work for the course in which the offense occurred

c.

A lowered grade or loss of credit for the work found to be in violation of the integrity code

d.

A failing grade of 5.00 or UD or denial of credit for the course in which the offense occurred

e.

Dismissal (for a specified term or permanently) from the University.

Penalties (a)-(c) are levied by the Dean after hearing the case and with the concurrence of the mentor bringing the charge. Penalties (d)-(e) are levied by the Dean after hearing the case with the concurrence of the duly constituted academic investigation committee. Disciplinary actions (d)-(e) will become a permanent part of the student’s academic record, with appropriate notation indicating that there has been a violation of the academic honesty policy. *Proceedings: 1. The student shall be informed in writing of the nature and cause of any accusation against him, and required to answer the accusation in writing , if the student is a minor, the parent or the guardian shall be furnished with a copy of a show cause letter; 2. If the student denies the accusation or alleges some fact or matter in justification or mitigation of the offense, the institution shall form a fact-finding committee to hear and receive evidence; 3. In all stages of the proceedings, the student shall have the right to assistance of a counsel of his choice; 4. The student shall have the right to listen to, and examine the evidence presented against him, to ask clarificatory questions through the fact-finding committee, and to present evidence on his behalf; 5. The fact-finding committee must consider the pieces of evidence presented, and during the proceedings; 6. The student shall be informed in writing of the decision promulgated in his case; and

7. If the student is found culpable, the appropriate penalties shall be imposed. *Section 105 CHED Manual 2008 The student may not withdraw from a course in which an infraction has been found and a penalty applied and no refund or cancellation of tuition fees will be permitted in such cases. Student shall have the right to appeal after the decision has been made final. STUDENT DISCIPLINARY POLICY All AMAU Online Education students are expected to conduct and present themselves in a decent manner, abiding by the generally accepted norms of good behavior at all times and observe courtesy and decorum in dealing with fellow students, personnel, faculty and s. AMAU Online Education students shall be responsible in knowing, understanding, and complying with the contents of the memoranda, circulars, announcements, letters, notices, directives and the like affecting them, as may be regularly posted and/or disseminated by the school authorities. Every AMAU Online Education student shall observe the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, the rules and regulations of the school as provided herein and as may necessarily be promulgated from time to time, and the standards of good society. The following acts or omissions are deemed improper student conduct for which a student may be subject accordingly to disciplinary action, to wit: 1.

Using for official school purposes or transaction own ID card, which is neither authorized nor valid. st

1 violation - Warning to Reprimand with Confiscation of ID 2

nd

violation - Suspension with Confiscation of ID

rd

3 violation - Suspension to Non-reission with Confiscation of ID 2.

Posting, distributing or disseminating notices, posters, leaflets, broadsheets, opinionaires, questionnaires, streamers, pop sheets, surveys or similar materials without the approval of the College dean/ education coordinator. st

1 violation- Warning/Censure 2

nd

violation- Suspension

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3.

Defaming any student, teacher, personnel, or university authority or his agents; giving oral, or sending, disseminating or posting any written or electronically transmitted message or graphics, or demonstrating offensive gesture, which causes a person or his reputation or good name to be threatened, harassed, maligned, besmirched, disgraced, degraded, insulted, ridiculed or defamed. st

1 violation – Warning / Reprimand to Suspension nd

2 violation – Suspension to Dismissal / Non-reission rd

3 violation – Dismissal / Non-reission 4.

Producing, possessing, distributing, publishing, exhibiting and/or disseminating literature, films, prints, plays, shows or similar forms which are offensive to morals, contrary to law, public order, good custom, and school policies. Dismissal/Expulsion*

5.

Stealing the property of the school or of property in the possession of, owned by a member of the school community; extorting, or making unauthorized collections, or solicitations of money or property from any student, personnel, faculty member or . Dismissal/Expulsion*

6.

Giving money, gift, or token of any kind or giving a treat to a faculty member concerned or school employee, personnel or official, and/or any person acting for and in his behalf, in order to obtain any kind of favor or benefit such as but not limited to exemption from attending classes, lecture, examination, recitation, test, quiz or similar activity, of leniency or non-submission of plate, project, experiment, report, term paper, or other requirement such as internship, clerkship, practicum, community service or similar requirements, or late submission of overdue, requirement, or school equipment. Dismissal/Expulsion*

7.

Knowingly and without consent or authorization possessing, removing, using, misappropriating, or selling the property or services of another person or of the school; defrauding or procuring services or materials of the school or persons under false pretenses; obtaining the property of another person or of the school by misinterpretation or deceptive means; Dismissal/Expulsion*

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8.

Forging, altering, tampering, falsifying and/or misusing school documents, records, credentials, receipts, slips, markings, forms or certifications; copying, reproducing or procuring any unauthorized, fake or tampered school document, record, credential, receipt, slip, marking, form, certification, identification card, and the like, or fabricating fake or spurious copy or semblance of the same AND using the same for any school- related purpose or for any other purpose that puts the good name of the university in bad light; knowingly furnishing or using proceedings, investigations—with fake or spurious documents, excuse letters, certifications, credentials, markings, or identification cards or similar ing materials; publishing false information about the university, its officials, faculty , personnel and students. Dismissal/Expulsion*

9.

Using without prior authority the name of AMAU in any ticket, invitation, program or announcement or similar printed matters. st 1 violation – Warning / Reprimand to Suspension nd 2 violation – Suspension to Dismissal / Non-reission rd 3 violation – Dismissal / Non-reission 10. Cheating during examinations and quizzes, or plagiarism in connection with any academic work, or abetting the commission of the same st 1 violation – Warning with invalidation of grade nd 2 violation – Censure to Suspension with invalidation of grade rd 3 violation – Suspension to Dismissal / Non-reission with invalidation of grades 11. Abusive behaviors or discourtesy towards school officials, mentors, ission associates, student representative, technical representatives and other school officers. st 1 violation – Warning to Suspension nd 2 violation – Censure / Reprimand to Suspension rd 3 violation – Suspension to Dismissal / Non-reission

Sanctions Any violations of the rules and regulations shall be subject to disciplinary action and the imposition of corresponding penalty as may be determined by the investigation committee and without prejudice to other sanctions / measures that it may take under the circumstances. Such disciplinary action and/or penalties are herein below defined: Warning

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It is notice sent via email to the student that continuation or repetition of specified conduct mat be a cause for other disciplinary action. Reprimand It is a severe form of formal rebuke by a person in authority. Censure This is a written reprimand (coursed through email) for violation of specified regulations. Restitution Repayment of the direct cost for damages or services resulting from a violation. Suspension A school is allowed to deny or deprive an erring student of enrollment in AMAU OEd for a maximum period not exceeding 25 days. Exclusion or Dismissal This is a penalty in which the school is allowed to exclude or drop the name of the student from the school enrollment list for being undesirable or dismiss the student during term he/she is enrolled in and terminate his/her access to active subjects. Upon exclusion, the school should immediately issue the transfer credentials to the erring student. The decision of the school on every case involving penalty of exclusion from the school enrollment list together with all the pertinent papers therefore shall be filed in the school for the period of one (1) year. Expulsion The penalty of an expulsion is an extreme penalty on an erring student consisting of his exclusion from ission to any public or private academic institution in the Philippines and requires the prior approval of the commission on Higher Education (CHED). Expulsion is usually considered proper punishment for gross misconduct or dishonesty. The decision of the school on every case involving the penalty of expulsion together with the ing papers shall be forwarded to CHED Regional Office concerned within ten (10) days from the termination of the investigation of each case. Based on the foregoing, a student may be dropped from the role during the school year or term. *Due Process 1.

The student shall be informed in writing of the nature and cause any accusation against him, and required to answer the accusation in

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writing. If the student is a minor, the parent or the guardian shall be furnished with a copy of a show cause letter; 2.

if the student denies the accusation or alleges some fact or matter in justification or mitigation of the offense, the Student Disciplinary Tribunal shall hear and receive evidence;

3.

In all stages of the proceedings, the student shall have the right to assistance of a counsel of his choice;

4.

The student shall have the right to listen to, and examination the evidence presented against him/her, to ask clarificatory questions through the fact finding committee, and to present evidence on his behalf;

5.

The fact finding committee must consider the pieces of evidence presented, and received during the proceedings;

6.

The student shall be informed in writing of the decision promulgated in his case; and

7.

If the student is found culpable, the appropriate penalties shall be imposed.

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PLEDGE OF LOYALTY In gratitude to you, Alma Mater, I pledge my loyalty to you and your ideals, to perpetually uphold your standards and traditions, and to endeavor to serve my country and fellowmen to my utmost ability, mindful that whatever destiny shall bring me, I shall have to live up to your highest and fullest expectations, worthy of a true progeny of my Alma Mater, the AMA COMPUTER UNIVERSITY Never to be complacent, we shall persevere For progress and service. AMA HYMN You put us in mold, Dear Alma Mater You hold the future in this race against time Through the years in your folds You nurtured our dreams Our promise to you The toast is for you Dear Alma Mater You have given us arms For the battles of life And the conquest of our dreams Oh, Dear AMA You have sharpened our minds We will triumph by which The toast is for you The light up ahead is victory foreseen With noble desires we behold its gleam Our motherland lays her hopes on the youth The future that we hold is her hope that unfolds Dear Alma Mater You have given us arms For the battles of life And the conquest of our dreams Oh, Dear AMA You have sharpened our minds

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We will triumph by which The toast is for you