This is Visayas State University.

 1. How is sexual harassment defined by law?

Sexual harassment is an act or series of acts involving any unwelcome sexual advance, request or demand for sexual favor, or other verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature, committed by any administrator, faculty, staff, and student.

In a work-related or education/training-related environment, the person complained of exercise authority, moral ascendancy over another person or individual. [See page 2 of Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)]

2. What acts can be considered sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment can consist of the following:

1. Persistent, unwanted attempts to change a professional or educational relationship to a personal one
2. Unwelcome sexual flirtations and inappropriate put-downs of individuals or classes of people
3. Leering, whistling, touching, pinching, or brushing against another’s body.
4. Use or display of objects or pictures, graphics, letters, or notes which have sexual underpinnings that would create a hostile or offensive work or living environment
5. Sexual assault, rape

[See page 3 of IRR]

3. What inappropriate comments can be considered sexual harassment?

Statements that can be considered sexual harassment include:

1. Graphic commentary about a person’s body, sexual prowess or deficiencies
2. Repeated sexual-oriented kidding, teasing, joking, and flirting
3. Offensive crude language
4. Derogatory, demeaning, or lascivious comments about men and women in general, whether sexual or not

[See page 3 of IRR]

4. To whom will I report an incident of sexual harassment?

At VSU, you can ask for help or advice from the Anti-Sexual Harassment Office. The following personnel constitute ASHO:

Dr. Beatriz  Belonias – VP for Instruction, Chair
Prof. Manolo Loreto –Dean of Students, Member
Dr. Ruth O. Escasinas –Faculty Representative, Member
Dr. Josephine O. Zafico –Administrative Staff Representative, Member
USSC President –Student Representative
Prof. Maria Aurora Teresita Tabada –Institute of Strategic Research and Development Studies Director, ASHO Coordinator

5. How can I report a sexual harassment incident?

You can opt for either an informal or formal filing procedure.

• Informal procedure: Have the incident recorded or document. Both parties will undergo counseling.
• Formal procedure: File a written complaint to ASHO. A formal investigation or hearing will be conducted.

[See procedures for filing a complaint here.]

VISION:
To become the Center of Excellence in Statistics in the Visayas.

MISSION:
The Department of Statistics aims to be the leading provider of high quality statistics education and resource center for statistical research and extension.

GOALS:
1. Provide excellent and relevant instruction, research, extension, and production in the field of statistics.
2. Utilize appropriate statistics in scientific, technological, and developmental undertakings.
3. Sustain linkages and collaboration with local and international statistical units and agencies.
4. High level of functional knowledge and public utility of statistics for planning and decision-making in all sectors of society.

OBJECTIVES:
1. Produce highly trained graduates to serve the statistical needs in the Visayas, in particular, and the country, in general.
2. Undertake quality research and development activities in statistics and related fields.
3. Promote the appropriate utilization of statistics among scientists, technologists, and development workers in the Visayas.
4. Maintain productive linkages and cooperation with statistical units and agencies locally and internationally.
5. Upgrade the expertise of statistical users in the Visayas.

VISION

The premiere department of Biotechnology in the country.

MISSION

Provide excellent instruction, conduct relevant research and foster community engagement that produce highly competent graduates in Biotechnology necessary for the development of the country.

GOALS

1. Strong and highly competent faculty and staff in Biotechnology.
2. Excellent and relevant education in Biotechnology.
3. Sufficient knowledge and training in Biotechnology applicable to the industrial and agricultural sectors.
4. Dynamic and sustainable linkages within the university and with private sectors for programs in Biotechnology and allied fields,

OBJECTIVES

1. To develop strong and highly competent faculty and staff in Biotechnology.
2. To provide excellent and relevant instruction, research and extension in Biotechnology.
3. To produce knowledgeable graduates well-equipped with skills necessary for the development of biotechnological innovations essential to the economic growth of the country.
4. To establish dynamic and sustainable linkages within the university as well as with the private sectors for the promotion of instruction, research and extension programs in Biotechnology.

Flow Chart in Handling Sexual Harassment Cases by visayasstateu on Scribd

1. Distance learners may take four courses equivalent to 12 units every semester, provided that they have performed satisfactorily and/or complied with the requirements of the courses taken the previous semester. Otherwise, they shall only be allowed to enroll one to two courses to give ample time to complete the lacking requirements.

2. Tuition fee is PHP300/unit. The students are required to pay a minimum of PHP1000 upon enrolment. The remaining balance shall be paid before taking the final examination. Study guides per course must also be paid in full, including postage and handling charges, upon enrollment

3. Enrollees under this scheme are required to report to the VSU Main Campus in Baybay City, Leyte, once a year to attend the two-week summer consultation dialogue, personally meet professors, discuss teaching-learning problems, and comply course requirements. Students, however, are always welcome to visit or communicate with their respective professors anytime of the year.

Implementing Rules and Regulations for Anti-Sexual Harassment by visayasstateu on Scribd

1. Distance learners may take four courses, equivalent to 12 units for the whole year. However, enrolling in five courses is allowed provided that the learner has passed the courses taken during the first year, and complied all the course requirements.

2. Tuition fee is PHP200/unit. Students are required to pay a minimum of PHP1000 for the tuition fee upon enrolment.The remaining balance shall be paid before taking the final examination. 

3. Study guides which will serve as textbooks and reference materials are costed per course and an additional amount is charged for postage and handling. Costs of study guides must be fully paid, including the postage and handling charges, upon enrolment. 

4. Enrollees under this scheme are required to report to the VSU Main Campus in Baybay City, Leyte, once a year to attend the two-week summer consultation dialogue, personally meet professors, discuss teaching-learning problems, and comply course requirements. Students, however, are always welcome to visit or communicate with their respective professors anytime of the year.