Students are the raison d' etre of learning institutions.  Thus, it is the responsibility of the latter to develop not only the intellectual ability of the student but his total personality.  Towards this end, a robust program of student personnel services is designed to help the student, throughout his academic life, attain his maximum potential and become a worthy social being to his community.  Student personnel support services complement the academic program.

INTERPRETATION OF CRITERION

Each institution is required to develop a program of student support services that is consistent with its stated mission. Such services should support the educational programs and objectives and reflect the institution's concern for the welfare of the student.

1. Office of Student Affairs/Services.  There is a well-organized, properly administered and adequately staffed student personnel services unit.
   
   
2. Employment and Placement Program.  The school maintains an effective employment and placement program.
   
   
3. Prospectus/Bulletin of Information.  The institution should publish and disseminate widely a set of clearly stated policies and standards that guide the student services.  Policies on student rights and responsibilities, including grievance procedures should be clearly stated, well-publicized, updated and readily available in the form of prospectus or bulletin of information.  
   
   
4. Admission and Retention Policies.  An admission and retention program provides for the selection of prospective students and the retention of the most deserving.
   
   
5. Student Counseling/Guidance Program.  There exists a guidance and academic program advising available to students.
   
   
6. Scholarships/Grants. The school has a well-defined and continuing scholarship program and grants which enable deserving students needing assistance to finish a diploma or a degree.
   
   
7. Other Student Services.  Aside from the regular student service program, there exists a variety of curricular and extra-curricular activities that contribute to student development.
   
   
• Health Services and Sports Development Program:  Also, a variety of services to promote the health, sports and social needs of the students are in place.
  
  
•  Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Programs/Activities:  Aside from the regular student service program, there exists a variety of curricular and extra-curricular activities that contribute to student development
  
  
8. Student Participation in Decision Making.  Students are active participants in major decision-making affecting their welfare.