Manual of Student Rights and Responsibilities

Right to due process in disciplinary actions including written notice, hearing, and defense
Right to participate in policy proposal and discussion
Right to establish and govern a free student government with legislative and adjudicative powers within constitutional limits
Right to influence and participate in the management of student activity funds
Right to organize student groups on campus subject to filing and recognition requirements and revocation grounds
Right to use campus facilities for authorized student organization activities under coordinated regulations
Right to use the institution’s name on campus organizations following prescribed rules for off-campus activities
Right to host lecturers or speakers recommended by recognized student bodies
Right to publish student-controlled publications free from censorship, with funding from student fees
Right to engage in free academic research and dissemination subject to existing laws
Right to competent instruction, adequate welfare services, and curricular facilities
Right to exercise citizen rights off-campus without affecting institutional standing if not representing the institution

Comply with school policies on duties, activities, and discipline
Uphold academic integrity
Pursue knowledge and societal duties diligently
Use established channels for rights exercise and grievance redress
Fulfill duties assigned by legally constituted student bodies voluntarily affiliated with
Support legitimate democratic student government projects and activities
Defend recognized student organizations in alignment with their constitution and rules
Abide by instructions when acting as official school representatives
Conduct oneself with dignity when using college or organization name without official representation
Follow laws, school rules, and journalistic ethics in publications
Protect expression of diverse views respecting academic traditions
Respect rights of fellow students, faculty, and administration

Only officially recognized student organizations are entitled to campus facilities and financial support

Recognition may restrict off-campus use of the institution’s name and resource deployment
No disciplinary action shall be taken for lawful off-campus activities of students or organizations exercising citizenship rights, provided they do not represent the institution without consent

Secretary of Education mandated to issue rules, regulations, and sanctions to implement and enforce the Order