Straw Year End Report

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Y e a r - E n d R e p o r t

[Students Rights and Welfare Committee]

Vision/Mission:

Quench your thirst, SIP!Serve, Involve, Protect

We will serve the students by providing activities to ensure theirwelfare and well-being, will be involved in their needs to have a break from

their academic load, and will advocate defending and protecting their

rights to organize as a college. Likewise, we would challenge the CSSPstudents to serve in the form of volunteerism, to be involved in the collegeand the college activities and to protect their rights as students and as a

college.

Thrust:

To provide venues for CSSP students to foster a holistic development

through special events and upholding student welfare issues and

advocacies

Committee Members:

Mabel OgoshiHead

Daisy DucepecAssistant Head, Special Events

Ron Ranier ReyesAssistant Head, Rights and Welfare

Vince EscarchaLogistics Officer

Mickey EvaPublicity Coordinator

Anna Isaguirre


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Finance Coordinator

Projects:

I. Pahinungod: Summer EditionDescription:

Arts and dance workshops were held during the summer for kids.

Encourage and provide venue for student volunteerism thissummer

Provide an avenue for children to have fun this summer- Art workshop: facilitator: Vino Morales, Mark Sanchez,

Mhawi Rosero- Dance workshop: VolCorps

Were the objectives met? Yes Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable): It was hard coordinating with the

local govt because they said they would be responsible in inviting people. However, the

council was able to manage and a lot of kids still went

b. Date & Venue (if applicable): Art Pook Palaris, Dance Daza Hallc. Postive Points of the Project:

Kids had fun

VolCorps was very actived. Points for Improvement:

Coordination with externalse. Overall rating from 1 (problematic) to 10 (successful)

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II. Suloa. Description:

To convene a new Sulo EdBoardTo be in charge of the Photo Studios

Have close connections with Mandala

Make Sulo an official organization for graduating students

This summer, the STRAW Committee wishes to convene a newSulo EdBoard that they can work closely with regarding yearbookmatters.

Were the objectives met? Not all Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable):

b. Date & Venue (if applicable):

c. Postive Points of the Project: It was earlier than last years convention

Exhibit was great

A lot votedd. Points for Improvement:

Coordination with EdBoard

Mobilizing Council for photoshootse. Overall rating from 1 (problematic) to 10 (successful)

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CSSP Varsity Teams work and play hard to represent CSSP in theDiliman games but despite all the effort they still have to shoulderall the expenses for their training sessions and uniforms. Thissemester, a convention for all the CSSP Varsity Team captains willbe held to discuss training and financial matters. The council andall CSSP Varsity teams will participate in IGPs for financialassistance.

Were the objectives met? No Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable):

b. Date & Venue (if applicable):c. Postive Points of the Project:

Weve identified the needs of the projectd. Points for Improvement:

More audience next year

Really work hard to get financial aid

Anticipate games so we teams can train earliere. Overall rating from 1 (problematic) to 10 (successful)

6 It was really hard not having financial aid for the teams from the

administration or even from external sources.

VI. Freshie Circle

a. Description:

The Freshie Circle is the prime venue for freshmenstudents of the College of Social Science and Philosophy tohave a company and a support group within the college.Through the Freshie Circle, the freshies will meet new

friends both from their discipline and other disciplines aswell. Since the freshmen have similar experiences, thiswould be a good venue for them to seek help and companyfrom, and eventually build lasting friendly relationships.The circle would also engage the freshmen to participatein the college activities and establish leadership andcooperation among the organizations committees.

The freshies would be divided into committees of theirchoice. They would be given 3 choices (ranked accordingto preference) and the STRAW committee would deliberateand assign them on their committees. The freshie circle

would meet again to elect their executive committee andtheir committee heads. The circle would be an individualentity but still under the supervision and guidance of theSTRAW committee.

Our CSSP freshies will have a headstart as the STRAWCommittee will convene all blockheads and even individualmembers who are interested so that they can get to knowmore people not only in their course but also in the collegeand work together regarding batch activities and projects.


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To provide a support group for the CSSP Freshmen sincethey are new to the college

To engage the Freshies and make them participate incollege activities

To convene the incoming freshies for school year 2010-2011

Were the objectives met? Yesb. Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable): Not all freshies were

reached out to but still a number of them were able to participate in the activities.c. Date & Venue (if applicable):d. Postive Points of the Project:

The freshmen were more active this year

Elections

The ExeComm was trained and empowerede. Points for Improvement:

Workshops before we give them autonomy

Publicity

Find a way to reach more freshmen

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VII. BIBOLYMPICS

a. Description: An amazing race inspired activity for the freshie blocks to bond

among them and develop friendly competition with the otherdepartments. The 14 freshie blocks from Anthropology (1),Geography (1), History (1), Linguistics (1), Philosophy (1), PoliticalScience (4), Psychology (4), and Sociology (1) would race to finish

passing through several stations around the UP Diliman Campus.There will be a total of eight stations on selected spots/buildingsaround the campus with different tasks to be done related to adiscipline in CSSP. They have to accomplish each task to get totheir next station. Once the task is completed, the stationmanager will give the team a puzzle piece and a clue that wouldlead them to their next station/destination.

To make a venue for the freshies to bond with their blockmatesand block handlers.

To introduce the different disciplines of the College of SocialScience and Philosophy to the freshies.

Were the objectives met? Yes Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable): Met

b. Date & Venue (if applicable): UP, June 28, 2011.c. Positive Points of the Project:

A lot of freshies came even those not joining the actual race

The freshies had fun

There were a lot of volunteersd. Points for Improvement:

Find a way to ensure safety of freshies more like giving a chaperone per group, etc.


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e. Overall rating from 1 (problematic) to 10 (successful) : 10

VIII. KAPPwa: Saving Lives by Donating Blooda. Description:

The Quezon City General Hospital has a lot of patients in need of blood.We opened this venue here in UP so that those people who want to donateblood to those people in need can.

Were the objectives met? Yes.

Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable): Target was 40. We got more thanthe target.

b. Date & Venue (if applicable): September 7, 2010, AS Alcove.c. Postive Points of the Project:

A lot of people donated

They were very happy with the free key chainsd. Points for Improvement:

Try to anticipate blood drive schedules of other orgse. Overall rating from 1 (problematic) to 10 (successful)

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IX. Office Awarenessa. Description:

A simple but interesting program shall serve as the launch of the

entire campaign.

The offices will be introduced in many ways such as print, media

and online as much and as diverse as possible. An example of

which is a bookmark given at the launch as a souvenir, containing

important information regarding the offices. (i.e. contact

information, etc.)

The council shall serve as the students liaison to the offices,communicating whatever concerns they have for them and viceversa. These will be done through regular announcements (includeobjectives, means, and speakers if there are any)

To publicize the existence, composition and functions of the

different offices of the college and university.

To recognize the importance of the link between the students andoffices, making them more informed of the needs of one another

Were the objectives met? Somehow Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable):


A lot of people were attracted to the design of the exhibit so they checked it out.

A lot of people manifested that they were happy with this activity because they dontknow about these offices

d. Points for Improvement:

Flyers or bookmarks should have been given for more publicity of these offices

There should have been a list that was posted somewhere in AS for the whole year.


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e. Overall rating from 1 (problematic) to 10 (successful)

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X. Grad Core

a. Description: STRAW has designated two council members to handle graduate

students concerns, as well as set liaisons for them to make the

council services more accessible to them. They will constitute theGrad Core that will make the CSSPSC more accessible to thegraduate students.

To project an image to the graduate students that the CSSPSCalso caters to their needs

To be able to relay the councils campaigns, services, andactivities to the graduate students in CSSP

Were the objectives met? Yes Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable):


The graduate students were very glad that we were reaching out to them

They have been more participative availing of the councils services, participating incampaigns and activities.


Timing; be very aware of the schedule of the graduate students because they have longresearch breaks.


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XI. World KAPP: KAPPalakasan 2010

a. Description:

TheKAPPalakasan is one of the institutionalized activities and oneof the most awaited activities in CSSP. This year, the theme wasWorld KAPP inspired by the World Cup. Each department had theirown country names

Anthropology as ANTHROmeda, Geography as GEOGanda, Historyas KASakhstan, Linguistics as PiLINGpinas, Philosophy asPHILOppines, Political Science as POLSCIberia, Psychology asPSYCHOslovakia and Sociology as SOCIOstan.

The main goal of this project was to foster camaraderie among theCSSP students and to bridge the different departments.

This was also the first year where a Cheerdance competition washeld, because of this, some departments have already establishedtheir dance crews.


b. Date & Venue (if applicable): November 20, 22 and 27.c. Postive Points of the Project:


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A lot of activities were introduced at this years KAPPalakasan.

A lot of people participatedd. Points for Improvement:

Council can probably create an Adhoc Committee for KAPPalakasan because its reallyhard for a single committee to handle everything, given that at this time, STRAW alsohad other projects.


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XII. CSSP Org Fiesta! Description:

To introduce the several organizations to all CSSP and UP students

To raise awareness on organizations functions, relevance,importance, achievements and goals

There were 14 organization who participated and providedinteractive booths to showcase their organizations culture.

Were the objectives met? Yes

Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable): Metb. Date & Venue (if applicable): AS Lobby, Nov 30 Dec 3, 2010.c. Postive Points of the Project:

A lot of people enjoyed the booths

The orgs were able to publicize certain information about them.d. Points for Improvement:

Find a way how to invite more non-affiliated people to try the interactive booths.e. Overall rating from 1 (problematic) to 10 (successful)

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XIII. Student Activism Celebration

Description: familiarize the audience with the efforts of thestudents during the 70s to fight for students rights and the effortsof our current leaders to enact a law to further institutionalizethese rights

a. Date & Venue (if applicable): Nov. 24, 2010b. Postive Points of the Project:

We were able to tie-up with the Acad Circle

A lot of people attended

We were able to show them student activism through a filmc. Points for Improvement:

Shorter film so the discussion would be longer Make it a campaign

d. Overall rating from 1 (problematic) to 10 (successful)

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XIV. Straw Bill Foruma. Description:

The Bill of Rights training with the USCs SLAAC Committee

To acquaint CSSP students with the Bill of Rights.


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Were the objectives met? Yes Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable): Somehow met; more non-CSSP

students attended because required for ACLE.b. Date & Venue (if applicable): Feb 3, 2011, PH 400c. Postive Points of the Project:

We got to require the orgs because it was for ACLE

We were able to invite Representative Walden Bello as a speakerd. Points for Improvement:

Invite more CSSP students Make it a campaign.


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XV. KAPPaskuhan 2010: Himig at Hatawa. Description:

An annual chorale competition in CSSP of different orgs/groups whowould represent the college in the University Karolfest.

There were also performances from the council, different performinggroups and the faculty.


b. Date & Venue (if applicable): Dec 10, 2010, AS Lobbyc. Postive Points of the Project:

A lot of people attended and enjoyed

The performances were awesomed. Points for Improvement:

Involve more groups/chorales from more departments.e. Overall rating from 1 (problematic) to 10 (successful)

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XVI. Parolfesta. Description: to foster environmentalism and the Christmas spirit to different orgs

and individuals through parol-making. Were the objectives met? yes Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable): Met


Although done for the first time this year, a lot of people liked the idea and participated

Some professors required their students to make parols

d. Points for Improvement: More publicity and involve even other sectors of CSSP


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XVII. Safer AS Campaign Description:Palma Hall would be assessed and things needed would be identified and

acted upon.

There was also a forum Ingat KAPP! Where the audience were taught how to ensuresafety not just as individuals but even safety of the building.


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Good campaignd. Points for Improvement:

Should have been a more intensive/comprehensive campaigne. Overall rating from 1 (problematic) to 10 (successful)

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XVIII. Pahinungod: Christmas Editiona. Description:

A Christmas party for the kids of Pook Palaris who may not be as festiveduring this season

Were the objectives met? Yes Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable): Yes

b. Date & Venue (if applicable): Dec 19, 2011.c. Postive Points of the Project:

The kids enjoyed the program and were very grateful for the giveawaysd. Points for Improvement:

More participation from the council and volcorps.e. Overall rating from 1 (problematic) to 10 (successful)

7XIX. KAPPwa: Saving Lives by Donating Blood II

a. Description: For the Quezon City General Hospital Were the objectives met? Yes Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable): Yes

b. Date & Venue (if applicable): Feb 22, 2011, AS Alcovec. Postive Points of the Project:

A lot of people donatedd. Points for Improvement:

More publicity

Anticipate other orgs blood drives schedulee. Overall rating from 1 (problematic) to 10 (successful)

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XX. CRSRSa. Description: To inform and involve the students with regards to the Office of the

Student Regent and the Codified Rules for Student Regent Selection. The orgs andcore groups were consulted regarding their stands on the said document. A public

GA was held to present the position papers of the differentorgs/groups/individuals regarding this matter. Were the objectives met? Yes Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable): Yes; hopefully more non-affs be

involved in the following yearsb. Date & Venue (if applicable): August - Septemberc. Postive Points of the Project:

The students were really involved and they did manifest their stands on this issue.d. Points for Improvement:

Tap more non-affiliated.e. Overall rating from 1 (problematic) to 10 (successful)


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9XXI. OSA Guidelines

a. Description: A taskforce composed of the STRAW Committee and differentvolunteer orgs would draft the new guidelines for the Office of Student Affairs ofCSSP.

Were the objectives met? Yes Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable): Yes

b. Date & Venue (if applicable):

c. Postive Points of the Project: Consultative



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XXII. Budget Cuta. Description: A campaign that informed and involved students regarding the

crisis the university was facing. Were the objectives met? Yes Actual Audience vs. Target Audience (if applicable): Yes


We were able to release primers and a statement regarding the matter.

We were able to lobby in the Congress and in the Senate.

We were able to mobilize outside the House of Representatives as studentrepresentatives; sending a message that the students are not in favor of this said cut.

We were able to join the strike in the University.d. Points for Improvement:

More involvement from the Students.

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