Linggo, Mayo 29, 2016

MINUTES OF THE CCSA GENERAL MEETING- April 6, 2016

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Application for student assistants and list of requirements


REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

1. Form 138 or high school card
2. College Scholastic Aptitude Test (CSAT)
3. Birth Certificate
4. Baptismal Certificate
5. One copy of 2x2 colored picture
6. Certififcate of Tax Exemption from BIR (of parents or guardian)
7. Good moral character recommendation from the cognizant principal or parish priest
8. In case of students who are currently enrolled in Columban College or in other educational institutions (tertiary level) who would like to participate in this program, applicants must not have completed 70 units. They must also submit an original copy of their transcript of records and above requirements (1) thru (6), as appropriate.

CCSA Performance Evaluation Form



CCSA Resignation Letter


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Clearance Form


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CCSA Leave Form


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CCSA Cash Ad. Slip

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Sabado, Mayo 7, 2016

CCSA CONSTITUTION AND BY – LAWS



VISION

We, the members of the Columban College Student Assistance, envision ourselves to be responsible and service-oriented organization best to give honor and prestige to the academic excellence with the aid of the Divine Providence.

MISSION

To get closer to our vision in the organization and society, we commit ourselves to:

          Develop the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects in order to achieve and make a positive contribution to our vocation.

          Respect the dignity of a person to develop adaptability and flexibility of an individual.

          Render service to individuals, institutions and in community in an efficient and effective manner promoting sense of responsibility and leadership.

          Establish sense of self-discipline and commitment to promote the good of the institution and its family.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

          To prepare ourselves for professional and vocational life in order to become effective and productive members of society.

          To develop proactive members with good will and demeanor.

          To promote sense of responsibility and leadership.

          To be service-oriented individuals equipped to cope in the fields of work.

          To promote unity and cooperation among the members of the organization as well as the members of the educational community.


ARTICLE I
NAME, MOTTO and LOGO

          The name of the organization shall be “Columban College Student Assistance”

          The organization’s motto shall be “We Deal, we strive, we’ll succeed.”

                               The organization logo is designed showing the official logo of Columban College at the center as a sign that members of the organization commit their selves to the core values of Columban College — Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makabayan, Makabuhay at Maka-kalikasan as guide in reaching their goals.

ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
         Recruitment

A member shall submit all the requirements prescribed by the “Revised Guidelines on Student Assistance Program” and must undergo the process stated thereto.

         Selection

A member shall also undergo the selection process in the “Revised Guidelines on Student Assistance Program” and satisfy the following criteria for selection:

          Must be Catholic

          Must be mentally, physically and morally fit

          Must have a general average of 80 percent or 2.5, or above

          Must possess the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

          Must have passes the NSAT (if applicable),the CET, and the Personality Test given by the Guidance and Testing Center

          In case of currently enrolled students at Columban College or in other educational institutions (tertiary level), the applicants must not have completed more than 70 units if applying for a four or five years course

          Only one member from the family should be accepted to give a wider chance for the other families to participate to this program

          The family must have a joint annual income of not more than P60,000.00

          Priority is given to children/relatives of teaching and non-teaching personnel. However, only one (1) child/relative and two (2) child/relative for non-teaching personnel will be considered for selection. The first child/relative of the non-teaching personnel shall be allowed to graduate first before the second assistant will be accepted.

         Placement

The placement process shall reflect the provisions stated in the “Revised Guidelines on Student Assistance Program”.

          Third Year College students are not qualified to enter the program.

                                  All members of CCSA is bound under the provisions of this By-Laws and Constitution

ARTICLE III
POLICIES AND PRINCIPLES

                                  The organization shall be an independent student organization of Columban College.

                                  All activities of the organization shall be beneficial to all members and to the academe.

                                  All activities and projects of the organization shall be consulted to the Adviser for proper guidance and approval.

                                  The organization shall establish, maintain and ensure adequately, social and educational services to guarantee the employment among the members of the organization.


ARTICLE IV
RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE MEMBERS

          The members shall have the following right:

          To vote

          To enjoy and participate any activities within the organization.

          To be entitled to all other privileges accorded to all members.

          The right to participate in some school’s activities where the presence of the student assistants is needed.

          The right of each member to review the book of accounts and to be informed with regards to the organization’s financial performance.

          The right for a loan without interest but subject to the Lending Policy of CCSA.

          Each Member has the following privileges:

          To be given free tuition fee including miscellaneous expenses

          Entitled to an allowance given every month amounting to Php1,000.00 which is given every payday. Those who are assigned in the Barretto Campus are entitled an additional amount of Php. 300 every month for their transportation expenses.

          Student Assistants included in the Dean’s List are entitled for Php1,000.00 rewards upon submission of letter addressed to the school president, recommended by the school registrar and noted by the school treasurer. However, academic scholars are entitled for Php. 2,000 upon submission of such.

          Entitled for a 13th month pay equivalent to gross pay per month.

          The members shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

          Student Assistants will be given position/job description by their immediate supervisor that will guide them in performing their day-to-day work. They will be required to complete a total of 30 hours per week (25 hours office work 5 hours maintenance duty). Working hours per day will vary according to the nature of the office they are assigned and the preference of their immediate supervisor. Their class schedules shall also be taken into considerations.

          In the event when classes are suspended due to extra-curricular or other activities, but the offices are open, student assistants not attending such activities are expected to be at their respective places of work and render their services to school The same holds true when there are no classes in the College Department, like summer or Enrolment period where they are required to render eight (8) hours of work per day.

          Student assistants must assist the Maintenance personnel in preparing and securing the school facilities during scholastic affairs, as needed, and perform other related tasks as may be required.

          Aside from the duties and responsibilities described in Article IV, Section 3 Paragraph 1-4, student assistants are also expected to perform their inherent and related tasks, as deemed necessary. These are:

          Safekeeping of all school facilities not only in their respective assignments but also in whole campus.

          Maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of their respective areas of    responsibilities.

          Turning off water faucets if left flowing or dripping.

          Turning off electric switches if lights, electric fans or air conditioning units are left unused.

          Picking up trashes that have been left in the classrooms or posing as safety hazard in the corridor.

          Reporting to the Head of the Maintenance Department, the damages on properties, graffiti on the wall, busted electric bulb/fluorescent lamp, or any other things that may endanger the welfare of the students as well as the schools.

          Report to the Director of Security Affairs any untoward incidents that they might encounter during their tour of duty.

ARTICLE V
MAINTENANCE DUTY

                                  Each member of the organization shall be responsible to attend maintenance duty daily for an hour. The CCSA Coordinator or the CCSA President especially before the opening of classes or any other event can schedule special Maintenance Duty wherein the maintenance service of student assistants is deemed necessary.

                                  Duty assignments shall be determined by the CCSA President/executive board

                                  In case of failure in rendering the Maintenance Duty, one should submit a letter explaining the reasons for his absence.

                                  Failure to comply with provisions of Article V Section 3 will be subjected to the following sanctions/penalties:

First offense: Allowance for the nearest payday shall be held as warning. She/he must also submit a letter explaining the reason(s) for his/her absence addressed to the CCSA President, noted by his/her Governor and must perform special maintenance duty in replacement to the scheduled maintenance service he missed.

Second offense: Allowance for the nearest payday shall be held and a deduction amounting to Php 50.00 shall be done as penalty. She/he must also submit a letter explaining the reasons for his/her absence addressed to the CCSA President, noted by his/her Governor. She/he must also perform a special maintenance duty for the scheduled maintenance service he/she missed.

Third offense: Allowance for the nearest payday shall be held and a deduction amounting to Php 100.00 shall be done as penalty. She/he must also submit a letter explaining the reasons for his/her absence addressed to the CCSA President, noted by CCSA Governor, and he/she must report to the CCSA Adviser for his/her three (3) consecutive absences on the scheduled Maintenance Duties. He must also perform special maintenance duty for the scheduled maintenance service he/she missed.

                                  Sanctions or penalties for Special Maintenance Duty may be designed by the CCSA Adviser.  The CCSA President may also design sanctions/penalties provided that he/she will inform the body ahead of time.

ARTICLE VI
GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEETINGS

                                  The regular General Meeting of the organization shall be held every third Saturday of the month, unless otherwise ordered by the CCSA Coordinator and/or the President of the Executive Board.

                                  The President concerning the Executive officers of the CCSA Board may call upon special Meetings and the purpose shall be mentioned in the said call.

                                  Thirty (30) members of the organization shall constitute quorum.

                                  All meetings must be done within the premises of Columban College.

                                  In case of failure in attending a meeting, one should submit a letter explaining the reasons for his absence

                                  Failure to comply with provisions of Article VI Section 4 will be subject to the following sanctions/penalties:

First offense: Allowance for the nearest payday shall be held as warning. She/he must submit a letter explaining the reasons for his/her absence addressed to the CCSA President, noted by his/her Governor to claim his/her allowance.
     
Second offense: Allowance for the nearest payday shall be held and a deduction amounting to Php 50.00 shall be done as penalty. She/he must also submit a letter explaining the reasons for his/her absence addressed to the CCSA President, noted by his/her Governor to claim his/her allowance.     
      
Third offense: Allowance for the nearest payday shall be held and a deduction amounting to Php 100.00 shall be done as penalty. She/he must also submit a letter explaining the reasons for his/her absence addressed to the CCSA President and noted by his/her Governor, and he/she must report to the CCSA Coordinator for his/her three (3) consecutive absences on CCSA General Meetings. 

ARTICLE VII
TIMEKEEPING

                                  All student assistants must keep their time cards and punch them personally to reflect their actual hours of work rendered.

                                  In case the Bundy clock is out of order, time in and out must be hand written by the student assistant and must be countersigned by the security personnel on duty or the assistant’s immediate supervisor.

                                  Time cards must be submitted every 7th and 21st day of the semestral month or one week before paydays. These days serve as the close pay periods for the purpose of computing the allowances of the student assistants. At the end pays period, the Timekeeper must forward time cards to the Adviser of CCSA for consolidation and one – time submission to the Payroll Section.

                                  Any hours not worked for will be construed as a leave. Leave must be applied for and approved by the immediate supervisor at least three days prior to effectively.

                                  To apply for leave, student assistants should file a Request for Leave form approved by his/her immediate supervisor and the CCSA Adviser indicating the day, date and time (or the inclusive dates and time) of leave as well as the reason for taking leave.

                                  If one won’t be able to file a leave due to emergency cases (e.g. accidents, illness, and the like), he/she must inform his/her immediate supervisor through sending text messages, phone call and/or other possible ways. The happening of such cases does not excuse anyone to file a leave. One must file an emergency leave immediately after his/her absence(s). In case of illness, one must provide a medical certificate (if possible) or a certificate signed by his/her parent or guardian. Failure to do such action will also be subjected to the Article Section 8-10.

                                  Approval or disapproval of such leave will be indicated and signed by the immediate supervisor on the form itself. The form is submitted to the Adviser, Student Assistant serve as the “leave chit” and must be attached to the time card for such pay period. Maximum amount of leave allowable would be three days or 15 hours per semester.

                                  Failure to submit leave and have it approved in advance will be construed as absence without leave (AWOL).

                                  Leave in excess of three working days will be charged to leave without pay (LWOP).

                                  Both AWOL and LWOP can be subjected to appropriate disciplinary measure and/or may result to deduction of allowances on such pay period when the infraction was committed.

ARTICLE VIII
STUDENT DECORUM

During members’ participation to this program, the students must observe the following policies and decorum:

          Maintain a general average of not lower than 80% or its equivalent of 2.5.

          Must not have failing grades. Two (2) incomplete grades in a semester will put the student assistant on probation for the incoming semester during which time he is only allowed to enroll an equivalent of eighteen (18) units. Three incomplete grades in a semester would result to automatic removal from the program.

          Must carry a load of not more than 23 units per semester except for special cases and upon the approval of the Coordinator of CCSA. The work schedule must be considered first in choosing their subjects.

          During semestral break and enrolment, assistants must serve eight (8) hours a day from Monday to Friday.

          Male and Female assistants must have finished 1 year NSTP within the first or second year of his studies.

          Assistants are only allowed to join one extra-curricular activity (religious or civic) to have more time for both work and studies.

          Must always observe good ethical character especially in dealing with supervisor, co-students and other members of this institution.

          Must observe hygiene and proper decorum at all times.

          Must restrain from different kinds of vices such as gambling, drinking alcoholic beverages, smoking, and use of illegal drugs, rowdy behavior, and the likes.

          No student assistants are allowed on campus beyond 10:30 p.m. or to sleep in school premises except in cases where their presence is necessary.

          Assistants are expected to be at their respective posts during their work schedules unless otherwise running official errands.

          Absences from work must be applied for and approved at least three (3) working days in advance.

          Must punch their own time card.

          Must always observe attendance in their classes. Maximum allowable absences from classes are three meetings per semester. Absences in excess of three meetings will be constructed as truancy and must reflect in their end of semester performance evaluation.

          In the event when classes are suspended due to extra-curriculum activities, but the school is open, assistants not attending such activities are expected to be at their places of work and rendering their services to the school.

          Assistants must submit a copy of their grades to the Office of the Coordinator and be forwarded to Human Resource development(HRD) prior to the start of the ensuing semester.

          Refrain from using Office/laboratory equipment for personal use.

          Enter the campus with complete uniform and ID during class days, Student Assistants are also expected to wear proper uniform while rendering their duty.

          Must not engage in an intimate relationship with a fellow student assistant.


                                 ARTICLE IX
                                 DISCIPLINE

The immediate supervisor, exercising parented authority over student assistants has the right to appropriate disciplinary measure. Since school administrators and faculty members excise special authority over student (those of majority age) to impose appropriate disciplinary measure for major and minor offences committed. Violation of any provisions indicated in ARTICLE VIII can be construed as an infraction. The following procedures shall be observed:

          A written complaint shall submitted to the Coordinator for action

          First Offense – admonition or letter of caution

          Second Offense – letter of Caution or letter of reprimand

          Third Offense – cancellation of scholarship

          Action taken shall be communicated in writing to the Office of Coordinator and shall be part of his/her record.


ARTICLE X
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

                                  The work and academic performance of all student assistants must be evaluated before the end of each semester. General criteria for evaluation include:

          Quality of work
          Quantity of work
          Adaptability
          Attendance
          Academic Performance

                                  Within penultimate week before the end of each semester, the immediate supervisors must evaluate their student assistant’s performance by completing the Performance Evaluation Form for Student Assistant’s Basic Duties and Responsibilities (CCOC Form 0003) (enclosure (2)), Result of which will be discussed between them.

                                  In the case of multiple supervision wherein the student assistant’s services are shared by two or more units/departments for accommodative scheduling, and to maximize service, each supervisor must evaluate the student assistant’s performance.

                         Both the supervisor and the student assistant will sign the evaluation form, which will subsequently be approved by the department/unit head, as case may be.

                                  The completed evaluation form will be submitted to the Coordinator during the last week of the semester.

                                  At the end of each semester, when grades become available, the student assistants must secure their summary of grades and submit the same to the Coordinator of CCSA.

ARTICLE XI
FUND AND LENDING POLICIES

                                  The elected Treasurer shall collect P5.00 every allowance, which will be the source of the organization’s fund.
                                  Half of the collected amount will be used for lending. The remaining half will be for the expenses of the organization
                                  Every member of the CCSA has the privilege to borrow money from the CCSA fund subject to the availability of funds and Lending Terms and Policies which states that:
          The allowable amount is P50.00 and shall be deducted in full the following payday. (except for cases stated below.)
          The fund allotted for lending shall be equal to half of the entire fund. The fund allotted for lending must be computed every month using the formula (Balance at the beginning of the Month divided by two less Outstanding Credits.) When the said amount equals to Zero or a Negative Figure, the Treasurer should not entertain any credits unit the fund rose again and replenished the payments for the previous credits.
          In case of borrowing more than the prescribed amount, the borrower/s should get and accomplished the Lending Form and if applicable, with necessary attachment such as waiver (in case of a field trip). The payment terms are as follows:

          P50.00 – shall be deducted fully on the next closest allowance period.
          P51.00 – P300.00 – shall be deducted twice starting on the next closest period of allowance with equal amount for each period.
          P301.00 – P500.00 – shall be paid within two months by four consecutive deduction starting on the next closest period of allowance.
          P501.00 and up to maximum of P1,000.00 – aside from the letter, the borrower/s must see the CCSA Coordinator for the approval of the amount being asked at the same time for the possible deductions that the Treasurer should make during paydays. This bracket is intended for special cases such as special classes, fieldtrips, book payments, and other school expenses.
          Those Student Assistants who have an existing credit must settle first all their financial obligations before renewal.
          Release of the amount borrowed is made directly to the borrower unless the Treasurer is authorized in writing by the borrower to give the amount to the person he/she authorizes to claim.   The letter should have an attachment of a photocopy of valid school ID of both party.
          The Lending Policy does not prescribed an interest  but failure to pay financial obligations  on time (as prescribed by the term) is subject to penalty.
          Borrowing of money are not allowed three (3) days before and after the allowance period.
          Lending is on a first-come-first-served basis.

                                  Lending of money shall not exceed the amount of P1000.00 except for extreme cases where the approval of the Coordinator is required.


ARTICLE XII
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

                                  The election of the officers shall be held in a meeting duly called for the purpose. The members of the organization except first year student assistants shall elect set of officers who will lead the organization in every activity and expected to enforce all the rules, regulations and policies of the organization.
                                  Counting of votes shall be based on rising of hands of all the members.
                                 Members shall elect those assistants that have an ability to give justice to the task given to them.
                                  The aspiring President and Vice President should be at least in the third year level.
                                  All aspiring officers should have been in the program for at least two (2) years.
                                  Elected officers shall be called the members of the Executive Officers of Student Assistants (E.O.S.A.)





ARTICLE XIII
THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF STUDENT ASSISTANTS

                                  The set of officers elected shall be named Executive Officers of Student Assistants (E.O.S.A.)
                                  The elected Executive Board consist of the following positions:  President, Executive Secretary, Vice President – Main Campus, Vice President – Barretto Campus, Treasurer, Internal Auditor, External Auditor, and seven (7) governors. 
                                  The President will appoint  Time Keepers (for Main and Barretto Campus) and an Internal Secretary as deemed necessary.
                                  The members of the Executive Board have one-year term starting their proclamation as officers until the next annual election.
                                  In case an officer resigned from the program, the President/CCSA Coordinator may call upon a special election.

ARTICLE XIV
DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

         The President Shall:
          Preside at all meetings of the executive board and special meetings of the organization.
          Call special meetings if necessary.
          Coordinate with the governors regarding the performance of student assistants.
          Make memorandums and letters.
          Make maintenance duty assignments and assign post for the said activity
          Screens and endorses all the lending requests, the reason behind the act and the modes of payment to secure the organization’s fund stability.
          Make budgets and plans for his/her term and use fund wisely.
          Secure the implementation of all the provisions of the By-laws and Constitution including the penalties for violations.
          Maintain a good academic performance and good social behavior towards the member of the organization and members of the institution.
          Submit a report on every activities done by the organization such as Seminars, Team Building, and other projects
          Submit a semestral accomplishment report to the Coordinator  of the CCSA and to the Director of Student Affairs.
          Create a Committee that will oversee the selection of student assistant awardees, the reviews of student assistants’ duty evaluation, academic performance, financial reports and supervising the policies and guidelines infringed by the members of the Executive Officers of Student Assistants.

         The Vice-Presidents shall:
          Perform the duties of the President in the absence of the latter and perform such duties as may be assigned by the President.
          Assist the President in all activities of the Organization
          Maintain a good academic performance and good social behavior towards the member of the organization and members of the institution.

         The Internal Secretary shall:
          Record the minutes of all proceedings of the board and general meetings, and shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the President.
          Make announcements and correspondence to be reviewed by the President and approved by the Adviser.
          Answer inquiries regarding the activities done as well as the upcoming events in the absence of the President and Vice-Presidents.

         The External Secretary shall:
          Record the minutes of all proceedings of the board and general meetings, and shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the President in case the Internal Secretary is not around.
          Perform such duties as may be assigned by the President or Vice – President.

         The Treasurer shall:
          Take charge of all the finances of the organization.
          Study the pros and cons and shall make wise judgment before making any disbursement.
          Make a financial report to the other members of the board regarding the recent financial activity of the organization.
          Update the organization’s fund twice a month (15th and 30th)
          Submit a financial report at the end of the Month.
          Compute and disseminate the allowance every 15th and 30th day of the month.
          Compile all the source documents reflecting the expenses recorded (if available)

      Note: All cash releases are to be liquidated with supporting documents.
          Recommends and/or reports to the President’s availability of funds for release.

         The Auditor shall:
          Review and interpret the financial statements of the organization
          Express an opinion whether the financial statements of CCSA is fairly stated
          Note the financial statements submitting to the CCSA Coordinator
          Review the less hours and computations of the time keepers
          Be a member of the committee made by the President that will review the financial reports of the treasurer and shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the President.
          Assist the treasurer in his/her functions
          Have an access with the CCSA fund in case the treasurer is not around
          Have an authority to release the allowance in case the treasurer is not available
          Ascertain the existence and completeness of source documents.
          Present the audited financial statement on the  General Meeting as may required by the President.

         Timekeepers shall:

          Be responsible in computing the working hours performed by all student assistants and making attendance report to be submitted to the treasurer two days before the allowance period.
          Report to the President any case wherein a student assistant has recorded frequent tardiness or late hours.
          Submit a report to the president on student assistant’s academic performance and Duty Performance Evaluation.

ARTICLE XV

REVISED PROTECTION ON THE WELFARE
OF STUDENT ASSISTANTS AGAINST ABUSIVE ACTS

                                  The article is enacted as a special article promoting the development of a protection program for student assistants experiencing abusive acts.
                                  Abusive acts must be defined as both physical and emotional acts that affect the physical, emotional, intellectual and social aspect of any student assistant. They can be through physical mistreatment, bullying, display of misdemeanor, verbal abuse, threats or any other acts expressly or impliedly defined in this section.
                                  Article XV aims to:
          Protect every student assistant against abusive acts whether physical, emotional or in any other aspects deemed to affect his/her well being as a person.
          Give special power to the CCSA President upon the approval of the CCSA Coordinator to:
          Hold the allowance for the nearest payday of the student assistant who commit such abusive acts as warning. He/she must submit a letter for his/her misdemeanor to claim his allowance.
          Perform other sanctions/penalties for the abusive acts made by the student assistant
          Transfer the student assistant who violates the act, upon the approval of his/her immediate supervisor and CCSA Coordinator.
          Student Assistant who commits heavy offenses under the provision ratified in Article XV maybe put under probation or absolute dissolution of his/her Scholarship Grant.
          Promote equality among members of Columban College Student Assistants.
          Promote unity and camaraderie among student assistants
                                  Any complaint can be written or verbally expressed by student assistant- complainant stating the student assistant behind the act, the act itself, the effects and all other information to implement the provisions of this article.
                                  Complaint may be reported directly to the CCSA Coordinator or through any officer or member of the Executive Board who will then report it to the CCSA Coordinator for further investigation and action.
          Once a report was proven true, Section 3.3. of Aricle XV shall be enacted.
          The Article must protect no one but the welfare of every student assistant.

ARTICLE XVI
SELECTION OF STUDENT ASSISTANT AWARDEES

                                  Article XVI is enacted to give recognition to student assistants who had an exemplary performance on both Academic and Duty Evaluation.
                                  The provision aims to encourage student assistants to do extremely well on academic and co-curricular activities while effectively and efficiently performing the tasks assigned to them. The Article also aims to develop student assistants to become academically, vocationally equipped, and service-oriented individuals.
                                  Student assistants’ awards shall include the Outstanding Student Assistance (.O.S.A.), and Meritorious Service Award.
                                  The awards/tokens shall be given on the Month of December—the scheduled date of Student Assistants’ Christmas Party.
                                  The list of student assistants candidate for the stated awards under section three (3) of Article XVI shall be selected by a committee created by the Executive Officers upon the approval of CCSA Coordinator.
                                  Selection of the Outstanding Student Assistants (O.S.A).
          The O.S.A shall be selected from the list of student assistants who had maintained the scholarship grant for at least one and a half year.
          T.O.S.A shall be selected from the list of student assistants that have no grades lower than 2.2 or its equivalent, and with a general average of not lower than 1.5 or its equivalent from first semester of the present Academic Year.
          The performance evaluation of the selected student assistants shall not constitute of an evaluated grade of three (3) or its equivalent.
          The selected Student Assistants must have participated on academic or non-academic extra-curricular activities.
          The selected student assistants shall have a complete attendance on CCSA Meeting, Maintenance Duty and CCSA Events under the supervision of current Executive Officers and with no records of tardiness or any violation on the CCSA Constitutions and By-laws (exemption shall be done with valid reasons of nonattendance).
          The ranking of the final list of student assistants who will receive the Outstanding Student Assistant Award shall be computed and ranked through 35% of the general average of the Performance Evaluation, 40% on his/her scholastic general average and the committee based on their performance in the organization shall give the remaining 25%. The accumulated result will be the basis in ranking the final list of the selected T.O.S.A.
                                  Meritorious Service Award shall be given to the members of the E.O.S.A by the president duly supervision and approval of the CCSA Coordinator. The award shall be given to the members of the Executive Board who had performed meritorious service on the CCSA organization, and had helpfully contribute on the development of events for the improvement of CCSA organization.

ARTICLE XVII
AMENDMENTS

            This Constitution and By-Laws can be amended at any meeting of the Executive Board by a two-third (2/3) vote of the members present provided that the amendments have been supervised and approved by the Coordinator of CCSA and have been consulted to members of the organization at a regular and/or special meeting prior to amendment.

            This Constitution and By-Laws of Columban College Student Assistants (CCSA) is hereby amended by the duly elected members of the CCSA Executive Board 2013-2014 and under the supervision and approval of the CCSA Coordinator, Mrs. Aida Deonaldo this 25th day of June 2013.