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OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR FOR
STUDENT AFFAIRS

(OVCSA) Is concerned with all activities that relate to students and student services - namely, scholarships, learning assistance and tutorials, guidance and counseling, student complaints, student housing (dormitories), food services, health service and student organizations

Initiates and organizes student-related events like the Freshman Orientation, the Freshman Welcome Assembly, the Recognition Rites for University Scholars and Student Achievers, the UP Diliman Lantern Parade, the UP Pep Rally, and other student-centered activities

Assists in the management of University functions and helps the chancellor make policies and decisions regarding student matters.

The Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs is Prof. Dr. Elizabeth L. Enriquez (Ma'am Betsy).  The members of OVCSA Staff are Cynthia J. Bendaña (Tita Cyndy) and Sheila Mae O. Cruz (Ate Shei).  Students may visit the OVCSA for assistance, guidance and answers to questions they may have at any time during their stay in the University.

The OVCSA manages the following sub-units: 

Office of Student Activities (OSA)
Vinzons Hall Annex (at the back of Vinzons Hall)
 981-8500 locals 4507/4508

• Recognizes and coordinates with more than 250 university-based student organizations through its General Program for Students.  Student orgs are categorized as: academic, alliance, cause-oriented, community service, dormitory association, fraternity, regional/provincial, religious, special interest, sorority, and sports and recreation.
• Attends to the needs and concerns of international students enrolled in UP Diliman through its International Students Program (ISP), specifically concerning admission, visas, study permits, and housing.  OSA also keeps track of their academic progress.
• Provides administrative support to the Philippine Collegian Editorial Examinations and the University Student Council Elections.

Prof. Dr. Oscar P. Ferrer is the OSA Coordinator.

Office of Scholarships and Student Services (OSSS)
Room 303/305, Vinzons Hall
928-7228 or 981-8500 locals 4503; 4505; 4506
 iskol@up.edu.ph; stfap@up.edu.ph

• Implements policies and decisions on and administers government-funded and private scholarships
  
• Offers financial assistance programs such as student/graduate assistantships and student loans.  Student assistantships are available to students who are willing to work for a maximum of l00 hours a month at the rate of P25/hour.  Tuition Loans are available to freshman and sophomore students who may borrow a maximum of 70% of the total fees per semester and junior and senior students who may borrow 80% of total fees.  Loans may be paid fully at one time or by installment.  A guarantor from the faculty or staff is required.  The Short-Term Cash Loan of P1,000 can be used only for education expenses (school supplies, books, etc).  this amount is payable within 90 days with an interest rate of 1/2 percent per month.
  
• Implements the Socialized Tuition and Financial Assistance Program (STFAP), also known as the Iskolar ng Bayan Program.  Under this scheme, students enjoy tuition discount based on their financial needs and capacity to pay.
  
  Dr. Bella Villanueva is the chief of the OSSS.

• Offers counseling services rendered by professionally trained guidance counselors and peer counselors.
  
• Runs programs and services on career development, leadership training, life skills workshops, stress management, psychological testing and job placement.
• Helps students develop self-awareness and self-realization, increase capacity for achievement and find solutions to various problem situations.

The OCG is headed by a Director, Prof. Antonietta S. Rosel, supported by six Guidance Services Specialist

• Operates a 25-bed primary hospital fully capable of handling simple, uncomplicated and stable medical conditions.
  
• Engages in preventive-promotive activities such as physical-medical examinations, immunizations, medical consultations (internal medicine, general surgery, neurology, OB-GYNE, psychiatry, allergology-immunology, and dermatology) on specific days.

The team of doctors and medical-health workers is led by a Director, Dr. Melendre V. Araos.

• Serves food that is nutritious, safe, wholesome, and reasonably priced.
• Operates three food units - the Catering Unit, Bakeshop, and the Vinzons Grill.  The Catering unit provides catering services for different occasions inside and outside the university campus.  The Bakeshop offers a variety of pastries, cakes and cookies, while the Vinzons Grill serves lunch and snacks.

The UFS is headed by Ms. Lilie C. Rivera, OIC

• Supplements, complements and coordinates the learning assistance programs to ensure that the goal of promoting academic excellence is realized in a more caring and nurturing environment.
• Offers FREE tutorials (Math, Physics, Biology and Engineering Sciences) held in a well-ventilated and well-lit study place.  This area is also conducive for studying, project-making and small group meetings
• Offers computer rentals and other related services (e.g. CD-burning, printing, scanning and CD-R's and diskettes for sale at affordable rates.)

The DLRC is supervised by a Director, Prof. Maria Vanessa Lusung Oyzon.

• Attends to the RA7687 scholars, or DOST Scholars, who are enrolled in UP Diliman.  The Group monitors the scholars' academic performance, facilitates the release of their stipends, and manages the Science and Technology Learning Assistance Program.  The UP-DOST Core Group was formed in 1997 through a Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Science and Technology (Science Education Institute) and the UP Diliman.

The UP-DOST Core Group is headed by a Project Director, Prof. Dr. Eligia Clemente.

• Hears and adjudicates, or otherwise resolves, cases involving violations  of student rules and regulations and keeps records of such cases.
• Issues student clearances.
• Provides free legal advice to students.

A Chair heads the SDT, Prof. Atty. Jonathan Sale.

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