Office of Student Services
Advocating quality and relevant student-development services and programs that are responsive to the emerging needs of the times.
MANDATE
Advocate quality and relevant student-development services and programs that are responsive to the emerging needs of the times.
GOAL
Equip students with essential life skills that serve as catalyst in order to become productive citizens of the local and international society
OBJECTIVES:
1
Manage student-centered programs and services that promote holistic development in support of academic instruction, nation-building, and global competitiveness
2
Plan, organize, coordinate and implement student programs and activities in relation to student development, student wellness, health, library services and international students’ program.
3
Oversee that accredited student organizations operate within the charter and rules of the University.
4
Conduct investigation on disciplinary concerns involving students and student organizations and recommend appropriate actions to the President through the VPAA.
5
Help build and promote capabilities and competence of students, faculty, staff, researchers and scholars through well-stocked relevant quality library collections.
6
Develop a better quality of life through health promotion, disease prevention and medical intervention.
The Office of Student Services (OSS), under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, manages and coordinates services and programs that are concerned with academic support experiences of students. It is composed of Divisions (2) Divisions:
STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICES
GUIDANCE COUNSELING UNIT
Student with Special Needs Services
- Information and Orientation Services
VOCATIONAL AND PLACEMENT UNIT
TESTING AND MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT UNIT
- Admission Test
- Psychological Test
STUDENT HOUSING UNIT
- Men’s Dormitory
- Ladies Dormitory
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS UNIT
STUDENT DISCIPLINE UNIT
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES UNIT
- International Student Services
- Economic Enterprise Development Services
STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICES
Guidance Counseling Unit
The main function of (GCU) is to help students attain personal growth and development. The unit assists students in examining and resolving problems and situations that impede their academic, personal, moral, spiritual, social, and psychological as well as career development.
Individual Inventory
The GCU gather the complete data of students for profiling, recording of transactions, and updating of students’ records in the GCU.
Information Service
The GCU provide relevant, educational, and personal-social, and other needs-based information to BSU students for empowerment and holistic development.
Counseling
The GCU conducts individual or group counseling to walk-in as well as referred clients in different modalities such as face-to-face, written (chat and email), phone, and video.
Evaluation
The GCU collect relevant feedback or other information about the delivery of the different guidance services, programs, and activities which will be the basis in crafting more responsive services, programs, and activities.
Extension
The GCU conduct various guidance-related activities to requesting DepEd schools and other agencies, especially to the schools with whom the OSS has forged a MOA.
Research
The GCU obtain data that is useful in the analysis of the different concerns of students which will also be a basis in developing a more comprehensive needs-based guidance intervention and prevention program.
Testing
The GCU administers, scores, and interprets different psychological tests available for students.
Referral
The GCU facilitate the access of students with critical needs for specialized interventions.
Information and Orientation Services
Orientation of information dissemination and orientation services of the OSS.
Student with Special Needs and Person with Disabilities Services
The unit specialized for structuring programs and activities designed to provide equal opportunities to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), indigenous people, solo parents, etc.
Follow-up
The GCU conduct follow-up interviews / counseling to students who were referred or self-referred to the GCU or students who were referred to outside agencies for specialized interventions.
TuTuKK Program
The TuTuK Program of the GCU stands for “Tumulong ken Tumarabay Kenyam Kabsat” which is a maxim that guides the Guidance Counselors in responding to the emerging needs of the BSU studentry, especially by providing a support system during their entire stay in the university.
TuTuKK: “Kalinga”
The word “Kalinga” means “care” hence this program aims to provide care to students via counseling and life-coaching. The objective program is to aid students come up with necessary coping and decision-making skills they can use when faced with difficult circumstances.
TuTuKK: “Dap-ay”
“Dap-ay” means a place where there is a gathering of two or more people to talk about stories and insights about life. In the same manner, in assisting the student with his/her concern, collaboration with the parents is done through a parent conference. The Counselor, student and parent/s come together in the “dap-ay” to work together for the wellbeing of the student.
TuTuKK: “Lasat”
“Lasat” means “survive” thus this program aims to equip students with skills which will help them survive the rigors of their college life. The specific topics under this program include but not limited to:
- Effective Study Habits
- Goal Setting
- Test Taking Strategies
- Effective Financial Management
- Time Management
- Other related topics
TuTuKK: “Boom! Papanam”?
This program is aimed at helping students plan their career path through career exploration and career guidance. The specific topics under this program include but not limited to:
- Self-Awareness through Personality, Interest, Ability and Tests
- Academic Planning
- Labor Marketing
- Other related topics
TuTuKK: “I-Push mo yan”!
This program seeks to coach students acquire necessary life-skills that will help them cope with difficult life situations. The specific topics under this program include but not limited to:
- Effective Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Anger Management
- Assertiveness Skills
- Self-Esteem
- Decision-Making Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Other related topics
TuTuKK: “911”
This program seeks to coach students acquire necessary life-skills that will help them cope with difficult life situations. The specific topics under this program include but not limited to:
- Bullying: Prevention and Intervention
- Understanding LGBTs
- Love, Courtship and Marriage
- Teenage Pregnancy and Early Parenthood
- Dealing with Abuse (sexual, drugs, etc.)
- Understanding Children in Conflict with the Law
- Suicide Prevention and Intervention
- Case Management
- Other Mental Health Topics
TuTuKK: “Kudos”
This is a send-off program that endeavors to provide psycho-social processing to graduating students as they leave the portals of their alma mater. Students are asked to evaluate as well as reflect on their experiences in the university.
TuTuKK: “Danggayan”
This is specially designed for Students with Special Needs such as the Persons with Disabilities, student mothers, and the like. It primarily aims to provide support to these group of learners by providing several opportunities for them to discuss their concerns through the formation of a Guidance Support group and facilitation of other TuTuKK programs to the group
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES
This service is provided to self-referred and referred BSU students duly enrolled and are seeking for assistance in the personal-social, career, and academic concerns.