KAISA General Program of Action (GPOA) 2012-2013

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KAISA General Program of Action (GPOA) 2012-2013

KAISA - Nagkakaisang Iskolar para sa Pamantasan at Sambayanan

University Student Council 2012-2013

GENERAL PROGRAM OF ACTION

SCHOLARS IN ACTION. DRIVEN BY PASSION.

VISION

A national university that upholds and values academic excellence and social awareness to empower the UP community to take active involvement in the development of the university and the country

MISSION

1. Address the needs and interests of students by providing efficient and effective services

2. Localize national and university issues to raise awareness towards student empowerment

3. Provide accessible mechanisms to mobilize the student body in forwarding relevant campaign

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ONE USC

TICTAC (Transparency in Action + Accountability and Consultation)

KAISA puts premium on competent leaders. As such, we gear ourselves for a transparent and accountable USC. As student leaders we should make information accessible to the students and encourage students to raise their issues to the USC. This advocacy intends to maximize ways that would provide information needed by students and deliver their issues, concerns and needs.

VIEW-SC: The USC shall hold regular assemblies in high-traffic places, such as the Palma Hall or Melchor Hall lobbies. We shall also commit to transparently present the proceedings of official USC meetings to the student body.
SerBILIS: We shall establish service desks through the committees of the USC that shall provide assistance in the following: (1) basic financial support, (2) immediate student grievances, (3) organization recognition and tambayan concerns, and (4) volunteerism affairs.
Now on line, now on call!: We shall utilize all avenues of information with the student body by establishing a protocol of communication (by text brigading and the internet), alongside with the College Representatives, College Student Councils, and the UP Administration. The USC website shall also host information such as basic student rights, housing directories, student organization directories, varsity schedules, SA/RA job listings, scholarship listings and other relevant student concerns.

Good Governance Watch.

A proactive group composed of students from various student councils and organizations which shall: (1) observe and critique the governance of the USC, UP Administration, local, and national government; and (2) provide awareness programs such as various forums that shall produce an output that will be lobbied to respective authorities. We shall use all available media, such as social networking sites and print media to inform our students of the important political issues happening outside the University.

Dear HON: Being that the University is a bastion of students from all over the Philippines, we shall initiate an online campaign where Iskolars can share and correspond with their local officials and legislators. Through this, our respective local leaders may have an avenue to respond and act upon the needs of their constituents.

Consti Check.

Declaration of our rights.

We shall launch a research and education initiative on the basic students’ rights. This will be a product of consultation with the students that we shall present to our University administrators. Through this, the USC will actively claim the rights that are declared by the collective student body.

STUDENT EMPOWERMENT

Iskolar Ka, Mabuhay Ka!

An empowered student body means that their basic needs are provided. This is a project that would empower students, performers, athletes and leaders by providing their basic needs and giving venues to express their own abilities.

DormitorYOU: KAISA puts premium on competent leaders. As such, we gear ourselves for a transparent and accountable USC. As student leaders we should make information accessible to the students and encourage students to raise their issues to the USC. This advocacy intends to maximize ways that would provide information needed by students and deliver their issues, concerns and needs.
MaligayangVAASko: We shall support our varsity athletes through merchandising, hosting a cultural night, constant communication with the alumni, regular evaluation of coaches, free BMI check-ups, and fitness level and nutrition awareness program

POWER UP.

Gender is a very important issue. It is everyone’s issue. As students of the University of the Philippines, we must not only be issues-competent, but gender-sensitive as well. That is why we shall be holding activities and projects geared towards raising awareness, and sensitivity. We shall establish an improved gender-sensitivity training module that shall touch on LGBT issues extensively which will be used for organization recognition, LGBT workshops, exhibits, forums, pride marches and other activities.

RecORGnize.

KAISA believes in the power of collectivity. We shall support and encourage the established organizational alliances to pursue meaningful projects, services and campaigns that are aligned with their objectives. We shall promote the importance of joining alliances to organizations as well. RecORGnize will also be a project where we shall showcase the 200+ strong organizations of UP Diliman to students who want to hone their passion in various aspects through student organizations.

Part-time job and internship fair.

As future members of the workforce, we shall organize the part-time job and internship fair for Iskolars that are interested in experiencing possible careers in different fields. We shall coordinate this event closely with the Office of Counseling and Guidance and the Diliman Legal Office to provide sound agreements with companies that will be interested in the part-time job and internship fair.

SO FRESH na FRESH!

We shall trailblaze a program for freshmen to establish a sense of UP identity. This includes restaging the University Assembly at the start of the academic year and year round projects for better integration of the freshmen with the UP community. To welcome the newest iskolars, we will not limit the activities to an alternative freshie tour, free ikot and toki rides, seminar on UP life, and the distribution of general education and course catalogs.

Licensure Exams Assistance Operations.

As part of our commitment to academic excellence, we shall work with various college student councils and organizations to assist iskolars taking licensure exams.

The Proactive Peace Convention.

The USC shall proactively create a protocol of peace for our fraternities through the involvement of our administration, alumni and resident fraternity members. Through this, KAISA aims to have the fraternity leaders and alumni craft long-term solutions and mechanisms to prevent further violence inside the University. We shall also involve non-affiliated members of the UP community to take part in this peace convention to once again regain the reputation of Greek-lettered organizations as respected student societies that are for social progress.

Greater Empowerment and Representation: UP SURGE.

To prevent another student-policy document such as the Code of Student Conduct from happening without consultation again, we shall campaign and lobby to our University administrators to formalize a stakeholder representation mechanism in all student-related policy proposals and reviews. We shall also call for the passage of a Magna Carta of Students of the University of the Philippines.

Inclusive representation of graduate students.

The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, upon the assumption of office, shall facilitate the orientation of the importance of having a graduate student representative to the USC to our Iskolars taking up further studies. This aims to quicken the selection process while maintaining the democratic character of the selection.

UP COMMUNITY AND COUNTRY

Sekyurado.

Security issues inside the campus post a great threat within the UP community. Sekyurado calls for a comprehensive review of the policies with the administration that would not only prevent future incidents but would also give justice to everyone involved. We would like to increase the security precautions in the university through comprehensive log-in system, a justified ID mechanism and dialogues for the necessities of our security guards. This campaign shall also pursue projects that will increase security in the University, such as better lighting in certain places, security cameras, and other non-personnel projects.

IskongPambayan.

Being an Iskolar ng Bayan, it is our prime duty to serve the country. Serving the country does not need a college degree; it can be rendered while still in the University. This year KAISA foreruns to give venue for the students to show off their capabilities and knowledge in their respective fields,such as (1) campus food quality check, (2) free medical-dental missions, (3) community immersions, (4) paralegal services and (5) addressing labor concerns and issues.

Human Rights Campaign.

We shall conduct a series of activities that will raise awareness on human rights issues and the human rights situation here in our country. The USC shall coordinate with human rights institutions and organizations that will create an environment of vigilance in many human rights violation cases that still need to claim justice.

Educate-a-child.

Being that UP is also home to many underprivileged communities, we shall launch a program that shall provide educational assistance out-of-school children of nearby communities. Here, we aim to coordinate with student organizations of close interest and of the UP Administration to make this project a success.

ASSET Watch

The UP Charter provides that our University may enter joint ventures with the private sector as a source of alternative income, provided that it cannot be grounds for the government to reduce its annual state subsidy. We shall actively campaign for safeguards that will protect the interests of the stakeholders of our beloved University, namely, that these ventures must (1) ensure academic integrity of the University, (2) have sectoral consultation and consent, (3) only supplemental to state investment to UP, (4) environmentally sound and (5) have transparent and accountable transactions.

BantayBoto 2013

With the 2013 midterm elections fast approaching, we shall create opportunities where UP students and even members of the nearby UP communities will become more informed of their decisions. We shall coordinate with the local COMELEC satellite to possibly host a voters registration center in UP and to have a voters education program. The BantayBoto 2013 will also be a forum series where we shall invite senatorial hopefuls to discuss their general platform for our country.

One with Muslims.

We shall support the clamor of the UP Muslim community for the establishment of a prayer hall inside UP as well as promote a culture of awareness of the Mindanao situation among UP students.

Alay sa Personnel.

Campaigns and advocacies that affect iskolars are not the exclusive province of the USC. Thus we shall have a week long line-up of Alay for UP employees and staff to show our appreciation, which will culminate in giving the UP Admin a petition asking for better benefits and cost-of-living conditions.

ENVIRONMENT

Green Revolution.

This is a campaign for zero waste management to preserve the environment and prevent its further degradation. Green Revolution will have the following activities:

Green as You Go: a fun run to raise funds and awareness towards climate change
Gameplant: an alternative tree planting activity
Go Bike!: the promotion of the use of bicycles as an alternative mode of transportation around the campus.
BehBoteNga: a bottle and paper driveWalangPlastikan: a no plastic policy in UP canteens
WalangPlastikan: a no plastic policy in UP canteens

Climate Justice Now!

Climate change has already affected many communities in our country with the destructive powers of several typhoons that have passed. We shall provide a series of educational activities that will show why climate change is apparent and who is to take responsibility for the destruction of our communities. We aim to make the students aware that even in global issues, Iskolars may take part in making the world a better place to live in.

Disaster and Preparedness Plan.

Climate justice is a global issue that affects us students, thus we shall promote this project that aims to provide first aid training and disaster preparedness programs. These series of trainings and workshops will involve experts, faculty, students and organizations to prepare disaster preparedness master plan for the University.The training and workshop series shall also be facilitated for the members of the immediate UP communities.

UP EARTH Campaign.

This project aims to popularize pro-environmental practices and engaging our UP administration and local officials as to how to make UP a greener environment. These practices include the expansion of our use of biodegradable material for food packaging, the reduction of paper use, a strict program on waste management, and vehicle-smoke reduction in campus.

IBIDA MO GALING MO

UP Linang.

KAISA believes that a responsive leader is a person who knows the value of empowering fellow students. UP Linang is a project that aims to utilize the capabilities of students through teaching fellow Iskolar ng Bayan through alternative classroom set-ups.

Centralized Volunteer Corps.

A centralized and structured system of student volunteers veering away from the traditional per committee VolCorps shall be established. This will optimize the student’s capacity and potential in activities relevant to the USC and the University.

Active Scholar Awards.

KAISA is a strong advocate of academic excellence with social relevance. This project aims to recognize and award individual students, student groups, organizations and faculty achievers in their academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular categories.

X-Factor Cultural night.

The X-Factor is a project wherein students from different colleges are able to utilize their different talents for a cause. This will help promote camaraderie among the colleges while showcasing the multitude of talents in the university. The proceeds from this project will be channelled to help fund the development of arts in the university.

GREATER INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION

6 Will Fix National Summit.

To popularize our call for greater investment in education through the 6willfix campaign, a conference open to all students from various universities nationwide will be conducted in the second semester of AY 2012-2013. It shall feature plenary presentations from various sectors, most especially from the legislators. It shall also feature a paper presentation by the delegates themselves.

ANG BOSES, AABOT SA CONGRESS.

We shall actively campaign and lobby to Congress for the passage of the Six Will Fix Bill and for the removal of anti-educational policies that are in place. Such policies include the zeroing of our Capital Outlay (CO) and Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) allocations. Because these policies are in place, state colleges and universities cannot build new infrastructure and purchase equipment, and are forced to increase laboratory fees imposed on the students. We call on our legislators to remove these policies and demand for quality education for all.

Quality Check of Curriculum.

This project aims for our academic institution to provide excellent quality education. Checking of curriculum in every course would guarantee relevant and practicable outcome in the performance of our students. In the regular curricular review, we shall ensure that student representation shall be included.

Alumni Relations.

Alumni of UP are found in many institutions of great authority and opportunity to address the concerns of our students and of the University. In this project, we aim to strengthen our ties with prominent UP alumni and encourage them to help make our University and country better through their influence in legislative concerns or through financial assistance.

MAS MASA-RA-P (SA/RA Policies):

We shall petition the UP Admin for higher Student Assistants and Registration Assistants Pay (SARAP) by adjusting the honoraria received by SAs and RAs.

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KAISA sa USC 2012 - 2013

USC CHAIRPERSON
Maria Shaina “SHAINA” Santiago
4th year BS Tourism
Asian Institute of Tourism

USC VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Ana Alexandra “ALEX” Castro
3rd year BS Psychology
College of Social Sciences and Philosophy

USC COUNCILORS

Allyssa Joy “AJ” Quinito
2nd year BS Business Administration and Accountancy
College of Business Administration

Carl Anthony “CARL” Reyes
4th year BS Tourism
Asian Institute of Tourism

Carla Janine “CARLA” Zipagan
3rd year BS Home Economics
College of Home Economics

Carlos Enrico “CARLOS” Clement
4th year BS Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering

Cheryl Mojica “CHERYL” Siy
2nd year BS Electronics and Communications Engineering
College of Engineering

Fercival “VAL” Yutan
3rd year BA Political Science
College of Social Sciences and Philosophy

Jermaine “JL” Villareal
2nd year BS Business Administration and Accountancy
College of Business Administration

Julliano Fernando “Jules” Guiang
3rd year BA Public Administration
National College of Public Administration and Governance

Mary Grace “MARGA” Bellosillo
3rd year BA Speech Communication
College of Arts and Letters

Ma. Regina “REG” Punzalan
3rd year BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
College of Science

Sarah Louise “SARAH” Mendoza
4th year BA Public Administration
National College of Public Administration and Governance

Simon Stephenson “SIMON” Tiu
4th year B Sports Science
College of Human Kinetics

COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES

Erika Mary “ERIKA” Erro
3rd year BS Tourism
Asian Institute of Tourism

Sara Zemirah “AYKA” Go
2nd year Certificate in Fine Arts, major in Painting
College of Fine Arts

Carla Monica “CARLA” Gonzalez
3rd year Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management
College of Home Economics

Gayle Krystle “GAYLE” Grey
4th year B Sports Science
College of Human Kinetics Representative

Ma. Beatriz “BEA” Obcena
1st year BS Community Development
College of Social Work and Community Development

Justin Alfred “JAP” Palino
4th year Mining Engineering
College of Engineering

Ihna Alyssa Marie “IHNA” Santos
3rd year BA Public Administration
National College of Public Administration and Governance

Serene Ezra “REN” Bondad
3rd year BS Chemistry
College of Science

Allan “ALLAN” Ibanez
3rd year BS Statistics
School of Statistics