Appendix H - Operation REFOCUS (USG AY 2013-2014)

8/13/2019 Appendix H - Operation REFOCUS (USG AY 2013-2014)

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Content Overview

1. Overview of Operation REFOCUS2. Main Thrusts of Operation REFOCUS

3. History of the USG

4. Operation Revamp

5. USG in Perspective6. Rationale of Operation REFOCUS

7. Structures of the USG

8. Proposed Amendments in the USG Constitution

9. Comparison of Current and Proposed Structures in theExecutive Branch

10. Summary of Operation REFOCUS


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Part 1Overview of Operation

REFOCUS


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Operation REFOCUS is a program of the USG,initiated by the USG-Office of the President which isin line with the President's vision of REFOCUS. Theobjectives of the program are as follows:

1. To assess the system and processes in the USG

2. To draft and propose amendments in the USGConstitution

3. To raise awareness and encourage involvementamong members of the Lasallian community on thehistory, system and processes of the USG

4. To ensure proper and guided transition in the USG

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES


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Research efforts were conducted to determine thehistory of the USG and to identify areas forimprovement in the USG.

Consultations were made with elected andappointed officers of the USG particularly from theLegislative branch, Executive branch, Judiciarybranch, and Constitutional Commissions.

A group with representatives from all branches andConstitutional Commissions in the USG was formedto analyze the USG Constitution and its supportingdocuments.

PROGRAM DETAILS


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Meetings were held towards the latter part of thefirst term until latter part of second term.

A set of amendments for the Constitution wasdrafted and proposed through a resolution for the

LA to discuss and decide on. While on the floor, further research and

consultations may still be made through theinitiatives and invitations by the LA.

Once the amendments are passed by the LA, theUSG shall endeavor itself to ratify these through aplebiscite which is to be conducted before the end ofJanuary 2014.

PROGRAM DETAILS


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Prior to the plebiscite, all students shall beinformed and educated about the USG throughan awareness campaign initiated by all branchesin the USG including the ConstitutionalCommissions.

Upon the success of the plebiscite, the GeneralElections 2014 shall adopt the format asstipulated in the ratified Constitution.

A transition process shall be made and atransitory commission shall be formed to ensureproper and guided turn-over of the USG from theoutgoing officers to the incoming officers.

PROGRAM DETAILS


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Part 2Main Thrusts of Operation

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Universitys Vision-Mission

De La Salle University is a leading learner-centered research University, bridging faith

and scholarship, in the service of society,especially the poor.


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USG Vision

De La Salle University Student Government is thesupreme autonomous representative body of the

students, guided by the Lasallian principles of Faith,Service and Communion, that develops empowered

Lasallians engaged in nation-building.


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USG Mission

1. Advance and defend students rights

2. Promote students holistic growth3. Strengthen the identity of the Lasallian community

4. Engage in societal development


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The Vision of REFOCUS

The USG serves its members and promotespositive development in our University by

recognizing, appreciating, and

supporting everyones roles and creating acontext where empathy, involvement, and

collaboration can thrive.


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The USG connects and engages with itsmembers on a more personal and groundedlevel. Establishing partnerships can pave ways forgreater communication and accountability and help

the USG step beyond creating activity-based projects,and move towards goals-based and issues-basedprograms to address real concerns and promote

progress and development in the University.

The Vision of REFOCUSRepresenting You


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The USG optimizes its potential torecognize, empower, and support effortsand initiatives of fellow students.The USG

creates venues where opportunities forparticipation and involvement will be made

more visible and more accessible for studentsand the Lasallian community.

The Vision of REFOCUSSpotlighting Others


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The USG is a catalyst in connecting andunifying all the sectors inside the

University. The USG facilitates opportunitiesfor volunteerism to help those in need, beginningwith our fellow DLSU community members, in

the spirit of inclusiveness.

The Vision of REFOCUSBridging All


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ADMIN USG STUDENTS

160 ++ studentgroups:

CSO CAO LSPO SMO OCCS COSCA LOVE OSD (Varsity

Teams and SportsClubs)

Other StudentGroups

REPRESENTStudents issues and

concerns

SPOTLIGHTefforts and initiatives of

fellow student groups,administration, and other

sectors

BRIDGEstudents to all sectors

(primary: student-administration)

othersectors

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE USG(based on the vision of REFOCUS)

*USG must be able torelate with thestudents on a

PERSONAL and

GROUNDED level.

*


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Part 3

History of the USG


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Overview of the History of USG

1960s- Foundations of the Student Council

LASSO: La Salle Student Services Organization

LASSACO: La Salle Student Services

Coordinating Organization 1970s- Martial Law Period

1980s- Rebirth of the Student Council

1990s- Improving the Student Council

2000s- Revisiting the Student Council

2010 and Beyond - Birth of the USG


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The 1960sFoundations of the Student Council 1960: LASSO(La Salle Student Service Organization)

has been the central ruling body of the students. 1964:LASSO became LASSACO(La Salle Student

Service Coordinating Organization) to emphasize itsrole as a coordinating body. However, LASSACO feltthe apathy of students due to inability to feel the needof such participation for the school.

1967:LASSACO became a Student Council for thepurpose of having a representation of studentinterest in the administration and coordination with

the students. 1968-1971: The Student Council encountered a crisis

due to the different ideologies of those who wereseated. Policies and decisions were still made solely bythe administration.


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The 1970sThe Marital Period

1972: All Student Councils and Student Governmentsin the Philippines were abolishedbecause of theproclamation of Martial Law.

1974: CSO (Council of Student Organizations)

was established to have a decent coordinating bodyamong students. CSO serves as the representativebody for studentsbut does not have anylegislative function in order to protect students

rights and welfare in the community. 1976: Some members of the CSO fought for the

creation of a legislative body to defend the rights andwelfare of the students in the community and called it

CORE (Council of Representatives).


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The 1980sThe Rebirth of the Student Council 1981: The CORE made a unanimous resolution on

putting the Student Council back in the University andassisted a Constitutional Convention (CON-CON).

1982: CON-CON introduced the drafted constitution.The Academic Council ratified the existence of theStudent Council and the first SC Elections was held.

1983-1987: Crises happened during these years. The

first secretary was impeached, and another EXECOMofficer resigned due to the Presidents behavior towardstuition fee hike. The first president that was impeacheddue to the Fees-on-Protest campaign wherein the VP

for Academics took over.


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The 1990sImproving the Student Council

1991-1992: Prepared the SC Constitution for revision.

1993-1994:

A student charter was proposed and then eventually

passed.

The Student Council Assistance Fund was alsoestablished.

SC Constitution was revised.

1995-1996: Student Charter and SC Constitution wereratified.


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The 2000sRevisiting the Student Council

2003: Operation Revampwas made in order to fixthe problems of the Student Council by reforming theirstructures and directing revisions for the SCconstitution.

2008: TheActivities Assembly (AA)was ratified inattempting to make the Student Council better. Itconsisted of Batch Representatives from the sixcolleges and other appointed officers of the VP

Academics. 2009: This year was the transition phase of SC into

USGby smoothing the manuals for the respectivepositions and offices for the USG.


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The Year 2010 and BeyondBirth of the USG

2010-2011: Student-drivenStudent Government(Lorenz de Castro)

2011-2012: ONE USG

(Cabe Aquino)

2012-2013: Lasallian Citizenship in the USG

(Jana Cabuhat)

2013-2014: REFOCUSin the USG(Migi Moreno)


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Summary of the History of USGLASSO

(La Salle Student

Service Organization)

LASSACO(La Salle Student

Service CoordinatingOrganization)

CORE

(Council ofRepresentatives)

1960s 1970s

(1974)

(1976)

(1982) (2010 - present)

(1960)

(1964)

(1967)

1980s 1990s 2000s

(1972)

(present)


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Part 4Operation Revamp(Student Council AY 2003-2004)

OPERATION: REVAMP


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OPERATION: REVAMP

PERSPECTIVE:

It all started last April 29, 2003 during the second day of the SC Formation Seminar

when the EB had a closed door meeting with Ms.Bonnet.

The EB identified various problems that existed in the SC, namely:

Endless supply of activities to students

Repetitive activities every year

Lack of quality and long term plans

Results of activities were not plotted against the set objectivesActivities were created for the sake of having done such

Quantity over quality mentality

SC doesnt focus on leadership formation

Lack of good governance within the SC

Students cant distinguish SC and CSO because both provide the same thingsSC and CSO rival

Logistics problem

SC is not performing the way a student government should act

SCs tendency to hold and mandate organizations on what to do

OPERATION: REVAMP


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OPERATION: REVAMP

INITIAL PROPOSAL:

Saint suggested a possible solution to all these problems.

MAIN THRUSTS

Create Establish Implement

How we, as student leaders, and the students view the

Student Council is really important. Simply because the vision

of what we want to do with the institution emanate from thatperception. There are a number of ways of looking at the

institution for a Student Council can pursue different

directions. Needless to say, each direction is in pursuit of a set

of goals and vision.

OPERATION: REVAMP


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OPERATION: REVAMP

INITIAL PROPOSAL:From the standpoint of history and experience, the Student Councils nature and

orientation could be summed up into three characteristic roles.

Campaign Center

Activity CenterService Center

OPERATION: REVAMP


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OPERATION: REVAMP

INITIAL PROPOSAL:

CAMPAIGN CENTER

As a center of leadership, the Student Council must continue to affirm its relevance by

addressing the issues confronting the students, the community and the nation. In doing so,

the Student Council is assuming its role as a campaign center.

There are structural problems and concerns affecting the student sector that the institutionmust engage. Anchored on the principle of advancing the rights and welfare of students,

the Student Council is expected to take on the task of addressing issues that directly affect

its constituents. This is a birth-right assumed by student leaders because other domains of

society cannot be expected to fully take on the tasks of defending the welfare of the sector.

Also, there are emergent issues affecting the nation that would require the sector to take a

stand and be in solidarity with the progressive forces advocating meaningful changes.

In pursuing this direction, the Student Council should first educate its constituents in order

to motivate and mobilize the student body to take part in collective actions and be involves

in concerted efforts.

OPERATION: REVAMP


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OPERATION: REVAMP

INITIAL PROPOSAL:

SERVICE CENTER

Service and leadership cannot be divorced. It is in this spirit that the Student Council is viewed

as a center that provides services to its constituents.

The material reality in campuses shows that much is desired when it comes to providing

auxiliary services and academic support to ease the burden of students. Where the governmentand the University administration fall short is the gap where the Student Council comes in. For it

is truly the institutions concern to make the lives of students easier and make learning more

convenient. The Student Council must therefore institutionalize programs that would help

provide for the much needed services of its constituency.

A concrete example of this service component is the creation of a Student Cooperative that

could offer affordable school supplies, meals and even computer rentals. This practice is already

established in schools abroad. In Australia, every university has a Student Union operated by the

Student Council. On a smaller scale, a Text Book Rental and Exchange Program could be put in

place. The Student Council can request graduating classes to donate their old textbooks to the

Program so that students need not buy books that they would only use for one trimester.

OPERATION: REVAMP


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OPERATION: REVAMP

INITIAL PROPOSAL:

ACTIVITY CENTER

The more traditional function of the Student Council is to spearhead various campus

activities that are geared toward the holistic development of the student body. Taking into

consideration the many interests of the students, the Student Council creates opportunities

for expressing and actualizing potentials of students that would not normally be tapped or

harnessed in the confines of the classroom.

In addressing the extra-curricular development of the students, the Council provides

venues for interaction and consolidation. Activities such as competitions, athletic meets,

parties, fairs and cultural programs not only provide the necessary breather in the hectic

life of students but also foster the feeling of belonging to a community. Thus, making life in

campus richer and more meaningful.

The Student Council must be able to carefully identify strategic programs and activities that

would appeal to its constituency and involve the broadest participation. Bearing in mind

the traditional and annual activities in campus, the leadership must also innovate and

create new forms so as to continuously be in tune and responsive to the dynamic culture ofthe young.

OPERATION: REVAMP


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OPERATION: REVAMP

INITIAL PROPOSAL:

Campaign Center


OPERATION: REVAMP


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OPERATION: REVAMP

SECOND PROPOSAL:

The EB met last September 9, 2003 to assess the state of the SC after its first term operations as

well as its officers.

REVAMP

An Executive Order was released that day and approved by the LA last September 24, 2003.

Assess the Student Councils role for the next 10 years

Determine the vision and its workable agenda for the next 10 years

Create policies, programs and action plans to actualize and heighten

such role and visionAssess the current structure and policies of the SC

Draft a working constitution

Draft an implementing rules and regulation upon the ratification of

the constitution

OPERATION: REVAMP


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OPERATION: REVAMP

SECOND PROPOSAL:

Fruits of the Second Proposal:

Report on the SC History by the EB

Forum (c/o OVP-Activities)

Ad hocs

Activity Streamlining

Grievance Reform

Judiciary ConceptualizationInternal and External Affairs

Rules and Policies

Electoral Procedures

OPERATION: REVAMP


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OPERATION: REVAMP

SECOND PROPOSAL:

Student Body

CountryUniversity

SC FRAMEWORK

? Roles

? Functions

? Plans

OPERATION: REVAMP


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OPERATION: REVAMP

SECOND PROPOSAL:

STUDENTS

UNIVERSITY COUNTRY

autonomous and

genuine student

government

co-equal and co-determinant

sector treated with utmost regard

embody the libertarian ideals,

nationalist aspirations and noble

vision of a humane and

sovereign society

OPERATION: REVAMP


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OPERATION: REVAMP

CONSTITUTION IN PERSPECTIVE:

Prepared 1991-1992Revised 1993-1994

Approved 1994-1995

Ratified 1995-1996

Task Force on Constitutional Amendments

1999-2000

Proposed Amendments 2000-2001

Ratification 2000-2001, 2002-2003 (Failed)

OPERATION: REVAMP


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OPERATION: REVAMP

PROPOSED UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT CONSTITUTION:

Role of the SC for the next 10 years

Vision of the SC for the next 10 years

Principles, Purposes and Policies to actualize the SCs role

Three co-equal and co-determinant branches of student government

A clear ideology that the SC can adhere to

Includes the students as the source of power of the student government

Heightens the accountability of the officers

Clear division of tasks

Clear and organize structure of governance

Defines the identity of the SC in various settings (i.e. 3rdworld country)


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Part 5

USG in Perspective


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Is this the USG? An interview with Saint

Anthony TiuMarch 19, 2013 (General Elections 2013 Special Issue)By Juan Batalla and Miguel Luis Gayares


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Back in 2003, Student Council President Saint Anthony Tiudrafted a then revolutionary idea: a University Student

Government, with three functional branches patterned afterthe Philippine government. The vision of the USG back then

was really to create the right identity for a studentgovernment. Back then, we were an activity generationbody. Every now and then, Student Council (SC) officers

would think of short-term projects versus long-termsustainable programs.


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And back then, the issue was [the SCs] overlappingprimarily with the Council of Student

Organizations (CSO): the two could not distinguishwho and what they were anymore, whether they were a

government or just some student organization.


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Whatwe were trying to address back then was [our] needfor an identitySo the vision was that the student council

should [stand] as a student government, to the point thatinstead of creating activities, it should create policies,advocacies, and services for the student body

Legislation

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Thatwas the rule agreed upon by the CSO and otherorganizations. The entire student government would focusmainly on policy creation, creating resolutions andstands on issuesat hand, whether University wide or

national or international. The [USG] would not create anyactivities or short-term projects.

Campaign Center


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There will still be some executive power, but theproblem with the executive is that we think its

always about execution and activities, when its allabout creating programs and execution in the form of

creating policies. Lobbying a policy is executive power,right? You lobby this to the University President or to

the Senate. The USG really calls for someparadigm shift in terms of how we ground the

government.

ADMIN USGLobby policiesand programs


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A good example is the batch government. Instead ofcreating batch level activities, it should instead utilize

manpower in terms of lobbying [and] enforcing

University wide advocacies.So lets say, for example, theLegislative Assembly (LA) will create a policy or a stand on

something. Batch Representatives should ask themselves: howcan I translate this to my batch? What kind of program will

enable me to deliver the stand to the rest of my batch? TheExecutive Board will be responsible for large-scale

representation, in terms of being active incommittees inside the University, as well as

becoming front liners in advocating stances onnational issues.

EXECUTIVEBRANCH

LEGISLATIVEBRANCHLA Resolution

(policy, advocacy or stand)


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The other thing is the fact that there is a lack ofunderstanding on what the USG really is for thepeople who actually led the USG, such as the USG

presidents. Superficially, they call it a government, buttheyre actually operating like a student council.

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It takes time. When we envisioned the USG, we knew itwouldnt just happen overnight; it came along with a five year

sustainability program, where the first year focused oninternal reformsthe USG for that year would focus on

what is needed in terms of internal reforms. If necessary, westop some external ties so we could focus internally.

After that one year, when you build up the internal capability,

the second year will be the year where you build theexternal ties, thinking, now that were strong internally, we

need to go out. Then, these organizations can be linked up,creating a stronger alliance with each other, USG included.


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I think it is very important that the USG institutionalizesprinciples in terms of running the USG, such that even

though the president may have a different view, for as long asthe principles are clear and tackles that, this is how the USG

should operate, then all parties could always come backto the agreed principles. There might be some difference in

policy creation and execution here and there, but it should beminor to the overall principles and strategy.


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My | I | Me Our | We | Us

The current limitation with our student leaders back then wasthis mentality: This is my year, I will do whatever I can

for my batch. There was a lack of long termsustainable envisioning of plans, so there was no thoughtof: This is what I want in the future; that is why I amdoing this today. Even though I neglect some of my

current duties as a president, [creating a system] willstill help me get there.


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The USG in its first 3 years: In retrospect

March 19, 2013 (General Elections 2013 Special Issue)By Nina dela Cruz and Martha Elisse Teves


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According to The LaSalliansGeneral Elections Special

(2010), SC President Saint Anthony Tiu initiallyconceptualized the USG in 2004 then further revived by2008 SC President Nicole Villarojo to achieve a more

efficient means of leadership and a more establishedcheck and balance system. It was meant to stand for

competence, transparency and accountability in governance.

(2004)

(2008)

USG


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Since the USG is a relatively new system, ambiguities and

loopholes in clauses are not uncommon. There have beenadditional clarifications and amendments incorporated from

the time of ratification. One of the problems encounteredconcerned information dissemination among

students about the transition from SC to USG.

STUDENTS


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The USG had concretized three branches similar to thecountrys political structurethe executive, legislative andthejudiciaryIn comparison with the countrys political

map, the question of transparency and accountabilitystill remainas the need towards an adequate delivery of

services to the students and to the society in a bigger picture.

LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE JUDICIARY

STUDENTS

TRANSPARENCY ACCOUNTABILITY


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In 2010, De Castros administration took on the USGs first

run, after the transition from the Student Council. De Castrobelieves that the change was necessary, emphasizingthat the Judiciary branch was a key attribute to the

new structure. As with anything, however, problemsabounded the first year of the USG.



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For Jana Cabuhatsadministration, she shares that the mainproblem was having everyone land the same idea

about the USG. Cabuhat asserts that the constitution hasyet to be fully interpreted by the Judiciary, and everyyear, a new interpretation of it crops up. Thus, she notes

that in the three years of USGs official functions, it would behard to gauge its efficiency yet as she believes that in order for

the University to yield the results, a certain degree ofconsistency must transpire.


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Direction? The problems of an aimlessPresidency

March 19, 2013 (General Elections 2013 Special Issue)By Juan Batalla


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Cabuhat furthers that nothing can be done because theconstitution does not give the president direct

jurisdiction over anything. She adds that it is all aboutrepresentation, giving directions without any real first steps

as opposed to the Vice President of Internal Affairs orExternal Affairs or Office of the Secretary or Office of theTreasurer that have specific tasks. She concludes, The

President really just oversees everything, especiallyif everyone has their own independent vision.

The problem of coordination is the prevalent


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The problem of coordination is the prevalentobstacle that hampers a USGs overall effectiveness

in that certain redundancies occur in terms ofactivity coordination. For instance, an October 2010

article from The LaSallian cites that during de Castros term,a lot of fundraising activities focused on shirt saleswithout diversifying the kinds of student activitiesavailable. Conversely, during Aquinos time, a December

2011 article from The LaSallian examined that sometimes,the advocacy-based activities, due to their volume,

were unable to secure large audiences for VIP guestswho conducted lectures and delivered talks.


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Cabuhat shares, There are times during the year when I

just feel exasperated on setting the direction for the wholeUSG, citing that particular bodies in the USG werestubborn in following the strategic visionthat she

set at the start of the year.


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Morenos main vision is refocusing the USG to

remember its priorities and re-examine thefunctionality of the system, and ensure closer

coordination between the USG and all of its stakeholders.


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From the past USGs, [Moreno] noticed a lack of a realgrasp of what it means to have a student government.

He explains, From the start, we focused too much onactivities, and failed to see our greater role as representativesand policy-makers. It was as if the [Student Council] beforesimply changed its name to USG. Though there have been

efforts last year and even this year to try to assume USGs true

nature, I believe that the efforts allotted for this goalhave not been enough.

GOAL

USG Transition Meter

Original Nature of USG

First 3 Years of USG AY 2013-2014


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Challenges for the USG

1. Is the USG living up to its foundingidentity and purpose?

2. Is the USG one and united?3. Is the USG able to represent and serve all

the students?


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Part 6Rationale of Operation

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There is a need to define and establish that

much needed direction for the USG to bemore efficient and effective in the services it

provides all the students: service inrepresenting them in multi-sectoral gatherings

inside and outside the University, in spotlightingtheir efforts and initiatives, and in bridging them

with the services and opportunities of other sectorsinside the Lasallian community.

DIRECTION


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There is a need for the USG to build a culture ofrelevant continuity. USG officers should learn to

embrace a proper, coordinated, and guidedtransition of plans and not just put aside and reject

previous ideas, efforts, and initiatives (even currentones) simply because they were not plans of one's

own preference or those of the political party.

CONTINUITY


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There is a need for the USG to be inclusive andcollaborativeby being unified and coordinated in itsefforts and initiatives for all the students. Transcending

the notion of being an exclusive group of student

leaders in the service of the students, USG officers mustembrace their identity and purpose and be one in thegenuine representation and service for all

students.

INCLUSIVENESS


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Part 7

Structures of the USG


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Student Council ConstitutionPrepared, Revised & Approved: AY 1991-1992

to AY 1994-1995Ratified: AY 1995-1996

Last Year of Implementation: AY 2009-2010

(SC President: Aimee Chua)

NOTE: Structure was created and developed since there is

no available structure from the said Constitution.

Student Council Structure Overview


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Student Council Structure Overview

President

Treasurer

Vice President for

Academics

College

Assembly

Presidents

Batch President

Batch Vice President

National Affairs

(NatAff)

Students Rights and

Welfare (STRAW)

Rules and

Policies (RnP)

Legislative

Assembly

Representative

Commission on Election

Executive

Secretary

Vice President for

ActivitiesVice President for

Operations [and

Communications]Legislative

Assembly

Representative

College

Assembly

Batch

Assembly

Executive

Committee

Executive

Board

NOTE: Task Force on Constitutional Amendments failed to ratify

proposed amendments from AY 2000-2003.

Representatives

from

Professional

Organizations

Advisory

Body


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2004 USG ConstitutionOriginal Proposal

By: Saint Anthony Tiu, SC President (AY2003-2004)

NOTE: Structure was taken from the said Constitution.

2004 USG Structure Overview


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Magistrates

President Chief MagistrateChief Legislator

JUDICIARYEXECUTIVELEGISLATIVE

Vice President for

External Affairs

Vice President for

Internal Affairs

Executive TreasurerExecutive Secretary

Convention of Leaders

Student Population

Batch Presidents

College Presidents

Officers Monitoring

Board

Majority Floor Leader

Minority Floor Leader

Commission onElections

Legislative Assembly

Representatives

Batch Student GovernmentCollege Student Government

Batch Presidents

Batch PresidentsCollege Presidents


Representatives

Student Organization

Representatives


Representative

Course Representative



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2009 USG ConstitutionRatified: AY 2008-2009

(SC President: Nicole Villarojo)

First Year of Implementation: AY 2010-2011

(USG President: Lorenz de Castro)

NOTE: Structure was created and developed since there is

no available structure from the said Constitution.



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Chief MagistratePresidentChief Legislator

Magistrates


CONSTITUTIONAL

COMMISSIONS

Executive

Treasurer

Vice President for

Internal Affairs

College

Presidents

Batch Presidents

Majority Floor Minority Floor

National Affairs

(NatAff)

Students Rights

and

Welfare (STRAW)

Rules and

Policies (RnP)


Representatives

Commission

on Election

Commission on Audit

Vice President for

External Affairs

Executive

Secretary

Batch Vice

Presidents

Activities

Assembly

Batch Student

Government

College Legislative

Board

College Student

Government


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2013 USG ConstitutionUnratified with DLSU-STC Government

(USG President AY 2012-2013: Jana Cabuhat)

NOTE: Structure was taken from the said Constitution.


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2014 USG ConstitutionOperation REFOCUS Proposal

(USG President AY 2013-2014: Migi Moreno)


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USG Structure Overview


Magistrates


CONSTITUTIONAL

COMMISSIONS

Executive

TreasurerExecutiveVice

President

College (Campus)

Presidents

Batch (College)

Representatives

Majority Floor Minority Floor

National Affairs

(NatAff)

Students Rights and

Welfare (STRAW)

Rules andPolicies (RnP)

Legislators


Office of the Ombudsman

Commission on Audit

Commission on

Activity Processing


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Legislative Branch

Chief Legislator

Minority Floor

National

Affairs

(NatAff)

Students Rights

and Welfare

(STRAW)

Rules and

Policies

(RnP)

Legislators

LA Secretariat

College Legislative Board

Legislative

Assembly

Inner

Circle

Majority Floor

STC Campus Legislative Board


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Executive Branch

President

Executive

Treasurer

Executive

Vice

President

College

Presidents

Batch

Representatives

Executive

Board (EB)Executive

Assembly

Convention

of Leaders

(COLE)

College Student GovernmentExecutive Board (CSG-EB)

Management

Committee

Cabinet

Executive

Committee

(EXECOM)

Representatives

from student

organizations

ALL Student

Leaders

Cabinet


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Cabinet

President

ExecutiveTreasurer

ExecutiveVice President

Finance Head

Chief of Staff

Marketing and

Communications

Head

ExternalRelations

Head

Special

Projects

Head

Community

DevelopmentHead

Student

ServicesHead

Advocacy

Head

OPERATIONAL

FINANCIAL

ADMINISTRATIVE

DocumentationsHead

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Judiciary Branch

Chief Magistrate

Counsel

OfficersCommittee

Student

AdvisersCommittee

Judicial

AdministrativeAffairs Office

College

Magistrates

Supreme Court

Collegiate Courts

STC -Campus

Magistrate

STC-Campus Court

Constitutional Commissions


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Constitutional Commissions

Commission on

Election (COMELEC)

Office of the

Ombudsman

Commission on

Audit (COA)

Commission on Activity Processing

Chairperson

Vice

Chairpersonfor STC

Ombudsman

Deputy

Ombudsmanfor STC

Vice

Chairperson

Commissioners

Chairperson

Deputy

OmbudsmanCommissioner

for STC

Commissioner

USG Monitoring Board

Chairperson

Commissioner for STC Commissioner

VolunteersAuditors

Monitoring TeamApprovals Team

College Student Government


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College Student Government

College (Campus)

President

AcademicAffairs

Head

ActivitiesHead

FinanceHead

Batch (College) Councils

Marketing andCommunications

Head

ExternalRelations

Head

DocumentationsHead

Batch (College)

Representatives

Chief of Staff

Ad-hoc Positions

College (Campus)

Legislators

College (Campus)

Magistrate


CSG-EB

Management Committee

College (Campus)

Legislative Board

Collegiate (STC-

Campus) Court

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USG Assembly


Legislative

AssemblyInner Circle

Executive

Committee

Supreme

Court


Chairperson OmbudsmanCommission on Audit

Chairperson

Commission on Activity Processing Chairperson


CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS


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Part 8Proposed Amendments in the

USG Constitution

OVERVIEW


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OVERVIEW Modification of the 30-article2013 Unratified

Version of the Constitution into the 17-article2014Proposed Constitution

Shorter version of the Preamble of the Constitution

Full integration of STC in the USG Constitution

Clearer definition of terms, roles andresponsibilities in the branches and personalities in theUSG

Reinforcement of principles, purposes and policies ofthe USG

Merging of the Articles on the Bill of Rights and on theDuties and Responsibilities of Students into the Articleon Declaration of Rights, Duties andResponsibilities

OVERVIEW


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OVERVIEW

Accountability of USG appointed officers

Creation of USG Assembly

More detailed provisions for Article on GeneralProvisions

Creation of Constitutional Convention as means forproposing amendments in the Constitution

Modification of current three-year period to five-yearperiodof non-amendment of the Constitution

Creation of a Transitory Commission

BRANCH SPECIFIC


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BRANCH SPECIFIC

LEGISLATIVE

Creation of an LA Secretariat not dependent on theExecutive Branch

Renaming of LA representatives into Legislators

Clearer functions of the College Legislative Board

BRANCH SPECIFIC


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BRANCHSPECIFIC

EXECUTIVE

Removal of elected position of VP-External Affairs andreinforcing its roles with the Presidentand toExternal Relations Head

Removal of elected position of Executive Secretary andreinforcing its roles with the Chief of Staff,Documentations Head, andMarketing &Communications Head

Renaming of VP-Internal Affairs into Executive VicePresident and clarifying its roles

Creation of the Cabinetas shared office of the EB

BRANCH SPECIFIC


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BRANCHSPECIFIC

EXECUTIVE

Modification of Executive Departments (EXEDEP)asthe former departments in the Activities Assembly (AA)

Creation of Executive Assembly

Restructuring and modification of College StudentGovernment

Creation of College (Campus) Student GovernmentManagement Committee (MANCOM)

Renaming of Batch President into BatchRepresentative

Modification of the Batch Student Government intothe Batch (College) Council

BRANCH SPECIFIC


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BRANCH SPECIFIC

JUDICIARY and CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS Renaming of group of magistrates as Supreme Court

Provisions for Judicial Review

Clearer functions of the Collegiate (Campus)

Courts Creation of Constitutional Commissions:

Office of the Ombudsman

Commission on Activity Processing (from the

former Department of Activity Approval andMonitoring)


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Part 9Comparison of Current and

Proposed Structures in theExecutive Branch(Executive Board, College and Batch Levels)


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43 units in the Executive Branch with their ownstructures (organizational charts): EB Offices,

College (Campus) Governments, and Batch Governments


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Given the proposed changes in theExecutive Branch


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9 unified and coordinated units in the ExecutiveBranch: EB Cabinet and College (Campus)

Governments with Batch (College) Councils


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Part 10Summary of Operation

REFOCUS

Going back to the Challenges for the USG


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Going back to the Challenges for the USG

1. Is the USG living up to its founding identity and purpose?

Reinforcement of the functions, roles andresponsibilities of the three branches, theConstitutional Commissions and thepersonalities involved

2. Is the USG one and united?

Modifications in the Executive Branch andCollege Student Government

Creation of USG Assembly

3. Is the USG able to represent and serve all the students?

Reinforcement of principles, purposes andpolicies of the USG

Creation of Executive Assembly

Documents

Appendix H - Operation REFOCUS (USG AY 2013-2014)