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SECTION 21

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES ON CAMPUS PUBLICATIONS

21.1 The Universitys basic policies on student publications shall be:

21.1.1 The University recognizes and upholds the right of its students to the free expression of

ideas as embodied in the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.

21.1.2 The University encourages its students to undertake quality publications fordisseminating information, creative ideas, results or research, opinions, andconstructive criticisms designed to broaden and advance the frontiers of knowledgeand intellectual pursuit.

21.1.3 The University adheres to the universal concept that the exercise of the freedom of thepress is a public trust that should never be used for unlawful, anti-social or divisivepurposes.

21.1.4 The University likewise recognizes the vital role of the student press as medium oflearning and as a constructive instrument for the attainment of the University andnational goals.

21.2 All student publications shall strive to:

21.2.1 represent and advance the general interests, ideals, aspirations and sentiments of theirrespective clientele, as well as those of the University;

21.2.2 stimulate responsible advocacy and health exchange of ideas, and fosterunderstanding and goodwill inside and outside the University;

21.2.3 serve as free fora for expression an dissemination of news and views, which are ofinterest to the PUP academic community and to society at large;

21.2.4 promote intellectual excellence; and

21.2.5 bring out the truth

21.3 Student publications shall be coordinated by the ODSS, which shall propose from time to timepertinent rules and regulations for the efficient and effective management of each publication.

21.4 Student publications shall cover all printed matters, such as newspapers, magazines,yearbooks, journals, newsletters, pamphlets, and the like produced by the students of theUniversity primarily for their clientele.

21.5 There shall be student newspapers and annuals in PUP Main Campus and in the differentbranches/campuses and extensions of the University. 21.5.1 The Catalyst shall be the official student newspaper of the Polytechnic University of the

Philippines. As such, it shall observe the policies and guidelines on campuspublications. Specific rules and regulations regarding its management and productionare contained in The Catalyst Guidelines. It shall be funded by the college students ofPUP Main Campus. The PUPLHS and colleges in the Main Campus, branches andextensions may also have their official student publications.

21.5.2 The Memorabilia shall be the official yearbook of the graduating students of PUP. Itshall be funded by subscriptions paid by graduating students, and shall observespecific policies contained in the Memorabilia Guidelines.

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21.5.3 The PUP Laboratory High School, colleges in the main campus and the differentbranches of the University shall, depending upon their respective funds, determine thefrequency of the publication of their student newspapers. Moreover, taking intoconsideration their respective situations, they may adopt the guidelines governing theCatalyst, or such rules as the University may promulgate.

21.6 The staffers and advisers if any, of the official student publication shall be duly appointed by theUniversity President through the recommendation of the editorial board and endorsed by theDean of Student Services.

21.7 As a matter of policy, the University encourages the different colleges and organizations to putout their own student publications. Any college or organization desiring to print an independentstudent publication shall request the Office of the Vice President for Student Services throughthe ODSS.21.7.1 The publisher of each independent student publication shall be the sponsoring

organization as a whole and shall assume all responsibilities that devolve upon it.

21.7.2 The staffers and adviser(s) of each independent student publication shall be chosen inaccordance with rules and procedures promulgated by the sponsoring group and

approved by the OVPSS upon recommendation of the ODSS.

21.8 The formal proposal accompanying the request for authority to publish shall indicate therein,among other things, the following information:

21.8.1 proposed name of the publication;21.8.2 name of the sponsoring group;21.8.3 specific purpose/s of the publication;21.8.4 Proposed composition of the editorial staff, including staffers names and status in the

University;21.8.521.8.6 Complete specifications of the publication21.8.7 Editorial policies of the publication;

21.8.8 Proposed budgetary outlay, and21.8.9 fund-control system.

21.9 Funds collected directly by student groups earmarked for specific publications shall be managedby the student groups concerned, subject to the standard rules of accounting and auditing asmay be required by the University Internal Auditor. A co-signatory must be duly designated bythe concerned authorities.

21.10 Printing of official student publications and taking of pictures for the yearbook may be awardedto a printing press and photo studio after due compliance with all requirements of law, rules andregulations pertinent thereto. As much as possible, however, the facilities of the UniversityPrinting Press should be utilized. In any case, a copy of the contract for the printing of anyofficial student publications and/or taking of photographs in case of an annual shall be furnishedthe ODSS, Internal Auditor and the Legal Office through the Office of the Student Services,

which shall ensure that the stipulations, terms and conditions of the corresponding contracts areduly observed.

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