RSU - Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services

A Clean Community Starts With YOU!
Recently, the issue of flood-related garbage in Metro Manila has drawn widespread attention across the country. As responsible citizens of our community and as proud RSUvians, let us set an example for everyone by demonstrating love and respect for the environment. May we actively participate in and support initiatives that promote environmental cleanliness and sustainability.
By cultivating a clean and healthy environment, we promote mental well-being, build a resilient community, and foster respect for each other and nature. Let us embody our Core Value of Stewardship in all that we do.
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📢 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐑𝐒𝐔𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬! 📢
The 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃-𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (𝐓𝐃𝐏) 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 for 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 is 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 for the submission of documentary requirements.
Eligible applicants are reminded to 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 before the deadline.
📅𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐍
📋 𝟏. APPLY THROUGH THE GOOGLE FORM
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📄 𝟐. DOWNLOAD AND ACCOMPLISH THE TDP APPLICATION FORM
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𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒:
✅ One (1) recent 2x2 ID picture
✅ One (1) colored photocopy of Student ID, printed on long bond paper
✅ One (1) photocopy of Certificate of Registration (COR) for the First Semester, AY 2026–2027, printed on long bond paper
✅ One (1) original Certificate of Indigency issued in the name of the student, with the purpose indicated as “Application for Tulong Dunong Program”
Submit on time. Stay complete. Don’t miss out, RSUvians! 🔰

𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | RSU is turning wellness into a shared movement through Move More, Live More.

Romblon State University takes another step toward a healthier and more connected workplace with the launch of Move More, Live More, a wellness initiative led by the Sports Development Program Office (SDPO) under the leadership of Alphee F. Lachica, Director of SDPO.

Designed for the entire RSU workforce, the program aims to bridge gaps in the physical well-being, mental health, and social engagement of faculty and non-teaching employees by creating meaningful opportunities to move, connect, and enjoy an active lifestyle together. The initiative is led by SDPO in collaboration with the Bachelor of Physical Education (BPED) program, Physical Education Student Society (PESS), Health Services Office, and Guidance and Counseling Services Office.

Read more: https://rsu.edu.ph/news-view.php?slug=rsu-is-turning-wellness-into-a-shared-movement-through-move-more-live-more

🎲𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬, 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬!

Looking for a fun way to take a break and enjoy your free time? The RSU Learning Resource Center has board games available for students to enjoy!
♟️ Chess
🔤 Scrabble
🧱 Woodblock Game
🁢 Dominoes
🎲 And more!

Drop by the Library, challenge your friends, and enjoy a fun learning experience beyond books.

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗧, 𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟!

The RSU Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services warmly extends its sincerest appreciation to all SAS personnel who attended the SAS 360 Workshop earlier this week, August 3-4 at the RSU Quadrangle and via Zoom teleconferencing.

Your unwavering commitment to excellence, active engagement, and shared dedication throughout the sessions demonstrated our collective drive to elevate student services and foster a holistic learning environment across the university.

We likewise express our thanks to all our resource speakers; Atty. Mario V. Mariano, Engr. Samson F. Moscoso II, Mr. Abraham L. Cuevas and Ms. Maria Josefa O. Punongbayan, for sharing your expertise and guidance to all our SAS personnel.

The OVPSAS likewise extends its deep gratitude for the continuous support and guidance of our University President, Dr. Merian P. Catajay-Mani, whose inspiring leadership continues to steer our community toward greater heights.

Together, let's keep raising the bar for student success and service excellence!

After careful evaluation by our esteemed panel of workshop speakers, we are proud to celebrate the offices that delivered the most outstanding, strategic, and actionable solutions!

🌟 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥
🥇 Center for Alumni Relations and Employment Services (CARES)

🌟 𝟭𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥-𝗨𝗣
🥈 Student Development Services Office (SDSO)

🌟 𝟮𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥-𝗨𝗣
🥉 Sports Development Program Office (SDPO)

These award-winning units stood out for their impressive legal alignment, operational clarity, and innovative approaches to resolving high-stakes cases, demonstrating what true dedication to student-centered service looks like.

A huge congratulations to all our winners and participating offices for rising to the challenge and proving that SAS is always ready to lead with competence, integrity, and care!

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝟯𝟲𝟬 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

As the final session to the workshop, SAS personnel translate policy and frameworks into practical solutions through a high-impact Case-Based Action Planning exercise.

Designed to mirror complex and realistic administrative and student welfare challenges, the activity required various SAS units to analyze, interpret, and present comprehensive action plans for assigned hypothetical scenarios. Each case presented intricate dilemmas, ranging from student grievance management and emergency response to regulatory compliance, testing the teams' ability to apply relevant laws, CHED guidelines, and institutional protocols in real time.

Serving as the panel of judges, the SAS 360 Workshop speakers evaluated each presentation, offering critical critiques, legal guidance, and administrative advice. Their expert feedback helped refine the proposed intervention strategies, ensuring that every resolution strategy remains legally sound, procedurally fair, and rooted in student-centered care.

By putting policy into practice, this hands-on session further equipped SAS staff with the critical-thinking skills and collaborative mindset needed to navigate high-stakes situations across the university efficiently and compassionately.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗦𝗨'𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🏛️

To further refine how the university connects with and serves its community, SAS 360 dedicated part of Day 2 of the workshop to an intensive training on Professional Communication.

The session was led by RSU's Strategic Communication Officer, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗳𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻, who walked participants through actionable methodologies designed to standardize university correspondence, manage high-stakes conversations, and preserve public trust.

Ms. Punongbayan provided actionable strategies on drafting official correspondence, ensuring that all letters, emails, and memoranda maintain clarity, correctness, and a consistent institutional tone. She also discussed optimizing official communication channels to guarantee that vital notices reach students promptly and transparently across both digital and traditional platforms.

Crucially, the talk addressed de-escalation techniques for handling disgruntled clients, equipping SAS personnel with empathetic, solution-oriented approaches to resolve student grievances constructively. Additionally, Ms. Punongbayan outlined crisis communication protocols, emphasizing structured messaging that prioritizes accuracy, institutional integrity, and calm during high-pressure or critical university events.

Armed with these frameworks, SAS personnel continue to raise the bar for professional, transparent, and compassionate student engagement.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗦𝗨𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻? 🏛️✨

Through an engaging and interactive session, SAS personnel reflected on the core values of public duty yesterday, August 4, 2026, on Day 2 of the SAS 360 Workshop at the RSU Quadrangle and via Zoom teleconferencing.

The session focused on Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) and was led by RSU Chief Administrative Officer, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗟. 𝗖𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘀.

Through discussions and practical scenarios, Mr. Cuevas guided participants through the essential benchmarks for delivering exemplary student services. The participants learned about upholding commitment to public interest, professionalism, justness, and sincerity in every student transaction and administrative workflow.

They also learned how to navigate institutional policies and national statutes that govern public service to ensure fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory assistance to all students.

With Mr. Cuevas’ guidance and administrative insights, SAS personnel are continually empowered to serve with honor, efficiency, and an unwavering commitment to student welfare!