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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.
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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
Activity CenterService 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
Coordination Representation
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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
Activity CenterService Center
Campaign Center
Activity CenterService 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.
LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE JUDICIARY
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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
Legislative Assembly
Representatives
Student Organization
Representatives
Legislative Assembly
Representative
Course Representative
2004 USG Structure Overview
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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.
2009 USG Structure Overview
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2009 USG Structure Overview
Chief MagistratePresidentChief Legislator
Magistrates
LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE JUDICIARY
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)
Legislative Assembly
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
Chief MagistratePresidentChief Legislator
Magistrates
LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE JUDICIARY
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
Commission on Election
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
d h
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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
LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE JUDICIARY
CSG-EB
Management Committee
College (Campus)
Legislative Board
Collegiate (STC-
Campus) Court
S bl
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USG Assembly
Chief MagistratePresidentChief Legislator
Legislative
AssemblyInner Circle
Executive
Committee
Supreme
Court
Commission on Election
Chairperson OmbudsmanCommission on Audit
Chairperson
Commission on Activity Processing Chairperson
LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE JUDICIARY
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
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