SUBJECT : REVISED POLICIES, STANDARDS AND
GUIDELINES FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION
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In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994,” upon the recommendation of the Technical Panel for Engineering, Technology and Architecture and by virtue of Resolution No. _207-2005_of the Commission en banc dated _May 9, 2005_, for the purpose of rationalizing Engineering Education in the country and making it responsive to the demands for professionals in the business and industrial world, the following policies, standards and guidelines for engineering are hereby adopted and promulgated by the Commission, thus:
INTRODUCTION
This set of Policies, Standards and Guidelines shall apply to all HEIs, both government and private offering engineering programs.
ARTICLE I – AUTHORIZATION
Section 1. Authority to Operate. Any engineering program or course shall be operational only upon an expressed provision of law, or with the proper authority issued pursuant to law by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
ARTICLE II – OBJECTIVES
Section 2. General Objectives. Every engineering program shall define its vision mission, goals and objectives along the following general objectives:
2.1 To produce graduates with the necessary theoretical knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences as well as the background knowledge needed by them to acquire the experience and practical skills required of professional engineers.
2.2 To educate students for their careers as engineers, to enable them to contribute to the developmental effort of the country as entrepreneurs or competent professionals
2.3 To educate students imbued with good moral and ethical values and the acute sense of awareness of the conservation of the environment for the sustainable development of the country.
2.4 To provide students instruction in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering and exposure to industrial setting in the form of field experience
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Section 3. Assessment of Achievement. Each engineering program shall provide evidence that objectives as provided herein are being fulfilled.
ARTICLE III – MINIMUM CRITERIA
Section 4. Instructional Program Quality
4.1 Faculty
College administration should encourage the development of the faculty to obtain their masters’ and doctoral degrees in relevant fields so that the school will exceed the minimum requirements stated below for all engineering schools.
4.1.1 Full-Time and Part-Time Faculty Qualifications
1. Only faculty members meeting both governmental and institutional standards or requirements shall be hired for any teaching position.
2. At least 60% of the faculty force handling professional courses are on full-time basis
3. At any given time, at least 20% of the faculty members handling professional courses of the school/college of engineering shall be holders of masters’ degree in their field of specialization or in engineering education, provided that half are full-time faculty. As an alternative, the holders of the master’s degree may be set at 10% provided that the other 10% of the faculty have had at least ten (10) years experience in teaching professional engineering subjects or ten (10) years of field experience.
Faculty members teaching professional courses shall be registered engineers and preferably with field experience.
4. At any given time, at least 40% of the faculty members teaching Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Basic Engineering shall be holders of baccalaureate degree and at least master’s degree in either engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics or computer science.
4.1.2 Assignment
The teaching assignment and responsibility of each faculty member shall be limited only within the area of his specific training and/or field experience.
1. Full-time Faculty :
a. The semestral teaching load of a full-time faculty member shall be twenty-four (24) academic units per week. However, a faculty member with at least above average performance rating may be allowed an additional six (6) academic units beyond the
ARTICLE III – MINIMUM CRITERIA
Section 4. Instructional Program Quality
4.1 Faculty
College administration should encourage the development of the faculty to obtain their masters’ and doctoral degrees in relevant fields so that the school will exceed the minimum requirements stated below for all engineering schools.
4.1.1 Full-Time and Part-Time Faculty Qualifications
1. Only faculty members meeting both governmental and institutional standards or requirements shall be hired for any teaching position.
2. At least 60% of the faculty force handling professional courses are on full-time basis
3. At any given time, at least 20% of the faculty members handling professional courses of the school/college of engineering shall be holders of masters’ degree in their field of specialization or in engineering education, provided that half are full-time faculty. As an alternative, the holders of the master’s degree may be set at 10% provided that the other 10% of the faculty have had at least ten (10) years experience in teaching professional engineering subjects or ten (10) years of field experience.
Faculty members teaching professional courses shall be registered engineers and preferably with field experience.
4. At any given time, at least 40% of the faculty members teaching Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Basic Engineering shall be holders of baccalaureate degree and at least master’s degree in either engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics or computer science.
4.1.2 Assignment
The teaching assignment and responsibility of each faculty member shall be limited only within the area of his specific training and/or field experience.
1. Full-time Faculty :
a. The semestral teaching load of a full-time faculty member shall be twenty-four (24) academic units per week. However, a faculty member with at least above average performance rating may be allowed an additional six (6) academic units beyond the
allowed normal teaching load;
b. A full-time faculty member shall devote time for community and other extension services
c. A full-time faculty member shall conduct relevant research work
2. Part-time faculty:
a. A part-time engineering faculty member shall have a maximum teaching load of twelve (12) academic units per week.
b. Each part-time engineering faculty member shall have a schedule for student conference on campus.
4.1.3 Duties
1. It shall be the announced policy and practice of the school/college of engineering to require its faculty members to:
a. follow written course syllabi for each course;
b. use library and audio-visual resources in teaching; &nb sp;
c. participate in scheduled departmental meetings;
d. encourage participation in professional engineering society
meetings, conferences and conventions;
e. administer effective assessment measures to evaluate student achievement;
f. follow the established grading system, which should have been explained, to the students at the beginning of each course;
g. improve teaching efficiency using innovative methods; and
h. participate in service training programs for faculty members.
4.1.4 Loading Profile
4.1.4.1 Preparation
b. A full-time faculty member shall devote time for community and other extension services
c. A full-time faculty member shall conduct relevant research work
2. Part-time faculty:
a. A part-time engineering faculty member shall have a maximum teaching load of twelve (12) academic units per week.
b. Each part-time engineering faculty member shall have a schedule for student conference on campus.
4.1.3 Duties
1. It shall be the announced policy and practice of the school/college of engineering to require its faculty members to:
a. follow written course syllabi for each course;
b. use library and audio-visual resources in teaching; &nb sp;
c. participate in scheduled departmental meetings;
d. encourage participation in professional engineering society
meetings, conferences and conventions;
e. administer effective assessment measures to evaluate student achievement;
f. follow the established grading system, which should have been explained, to the students at the beginning of each course;
g. improve teaching efficiency using innovative methods; and
h. participate in service training programs for faculty members.
4.1.4 Loading Profile
4.1.4.1 Preparation
The maximum number of academic preparation shall not be more than four (4) different courses
4.1.5 Teaching Performance
The evaluation result should show that majority of the faculty has, as a whole good or better performance.
4.1.5.1 Evaluation system
1. The administration of each school/college of engineering shall have a defined set of procedures for improving the classroom performance of its faculty members, which shall include students and supervisor’s evaluation.
2. The dean or his designate shall observe and evaluate the teaching capabilities of the faculty members at least once during every school year.
The evaluation shall include at least the following aspects:
a. actual observation of the faculty member’s performance in the classroom;
b. written summary of observation, a copy of which shall be provided the faculty member; and
c. the set of evaluation criteria distributed to each faculty member at the start of the semester which shall include: subject-matter competence; suitability of examinations, assignments and levels of presentations; the ability to identify and respond to student needs; punctuality and regularity of attendance and record keeping; faculty members personality/ grooming; rapport with students and other faculty members; classroom and delivery of instructions; organization and control; professional participation; availability to students; adherence to course syllabi; student-faculty course evaluations; written evaluation reviewed by the faculty member with the opportunity to file a response; and the right to appeal by the faculty member.
4.1.6 Hiring Policies.
The school/college of engineering shall have an established procedure for recruitment of new faculty members. The recruitment process shall involve the president or his authorized representative, the dean(s) and department heads.
4.1.6.1 Faculty Development Plans/Activities
A faculty development plan shall be developed and implemented by the institution. There shall be sufficient funds allotted to support the faculty members in pursuing graduate studies and professional trainings or seminars. An assessment mechanism shall
4.1.5 Teaching Performance
The evaluation result should show that majority of the faculty has, as a whole good or better performance.
4.1.5.1 Evaluation system
1. The administration of each school/college of engineering shall have a defined set of procedures for improving the classroom performance of its faculty members, which shall include students and supervisor’s evaluation.
2. The dean or his designate shall observe and evaluate the teaching capabilities of the faculty members at least once during every school year.
The evaluation shall include at least the following aspects:
a. actual observation of the faculty member’s performance in the classroom;
b. written summary of observation, a copy of which shall be provided the faculty member; and
c. the set of evaluation criteria distributed to each faculty member at the start of the semester which shall include: subject-matter competence; suitability of examinations, assignments and levels of presentations; the ability to identify and respond to student needs; punctuality and regularity of attendance and record keeping; faculty members personality/ grooming; rapport with students and other faculty members; classroom and delivery of instructions; organization and control; professional participation; availability to students; adherence to course syllabi; student-faculty course evaluations; written evaluation reviewed by the faculty member with the opportunity to file a response; and the right to appeal by the faculty member.
4.1.6 Hiring Policies.
The school/college of engineering shall have an established procedure for recruitment of new faculty members. The recruitment process shall involve the president or his authorized representative, the dean(s) and department heads.
4.1.6.1 Faculty Development Plans/Activities
A faculty development plan shall be developed and implemented by the institution. There shall be sufficient funds allotted to support the faculty members in pursuing graduate studies and professional trainings or seminars. An assessment mechanism shall
be developed to evaluate the faculty development plan on a regular basis.
1. Faculty Development
a. Programs
(i) Each administrator and full-time engineering faculty member shall be encouraged to participate in a school-approved program of professional development.
(ii) Every full-time engineering faculty member shall be encouraged to attend professional meetings, workshops and conferences.
(iii) Each full-time engineering faculty member is required to prepare a five (5) year career path development program.
b. Leave of Absence.
There shall be a set of policy and procedures permitting every full-time engineering faculty member a leave of absence for professional development with or without pay at the discretion of the administration, and provision to ensure that the faculty member shall be allowed to return to his/her regular position at the end of the leave period. Such policy shall be published or defined in the school rules and regulations.
c. Financial Assistance.
There shall be a program in the school / college of engineering which shall provide financial support to full-time engineering faculty members to pursue advanced degrees or undertake graduate study and continuing education programs.
d. Contractual Terms
A full-time faculty member granted either a paid or unpaid leave of absence or provided assistance by the school in pursuit of graduate studies shall be governed by contracts by and between the school and the faculty member concerned.
e. Substitutes
Each school/college of engineering shall have a system of providing suitable substitutes for faculty members who cannot attend their regular teaching assignments.
4.3 Library
1. Faculty Development
a. Programs
(i) Each administrator and full-time engineering faculty member shall be encouraged to participate in a school-approved program of professional development.
(ii) Every full-time engineering faculty member shall be encouraged to attend professional meetings, workshops and conferences.
(iii) Each full-time engineering faculty member is required to prepare a five (5) year career path development program.
b. Leave of Absence.
There shall be a set of policy and procedures permitting every full-time engineering faculty member a leave of absence for professional development with or without pay at the discretion of the administration, and provision to ensure that the faculty member shall be allowed to return to his/her regular position at the end of the leave period. Such policy shall be published or defined in the school rules and regulations.
c. Financial Assistance.
There shall be a program in the school / college of engineering which shall provide financial support to full-time engineering faculty members to pursue advanced degrees or undertake graduate study and continuing education programs.
d. Contractual Terms
A full-time faculty member granted either a paid or unpaid leave of absence or provided assistance by the school in pursuit of graduate studies shall be governed by contracts by and between the school and the faculty member concerned.
e. Substitutes
Each school/college of engineering shall have a system of providing suitable substitutes for faculty members who cannot attend their regular teaching assignments.
4.3 Library
A separate engineering library should be provided with an office for the librarians and staff, a control desk for checking out materials, shelf-space for all processed materials, a display space for bulletins, a storage for all processed materials, a display space for bulletins, a storage for library supplies, an appropriate typewriter, at least one large English unabridged dictionary and stand, at least one English science and technology dictionary and stand, and at least one telephone if available in the locality.
Status
In a multi-program school setting, the engineering library may be set-up and maintained as a part but separate and distinct unit or section within the institutions’ main library, provided, however, that the engineering library shall be located within 200m (655 ft.) from each of the following:
(1) the engineering laboratories;
(2) the majority of the engineering classrooms; and;
(3) the engineering faculty room.
Capacity
The engineering library shall provide suitable chairs with back supports and tables or other flat writing surfaces, which can seat 5% of the maximum school attendance of the engineering students at any one time with at least 0.64sq. m. space of floor area per reader.
Design
The furniture and facilities of the engineering library shall be arranged to promote easy use and flow of traffic and all materials shall be arranged for quick and easy access by students.
There shall be a walk space of no less than 0.60 m. (24 in.) behind each occupied chair in the engineering library.
4.3.1 Book Collection/Periodicals
4.3.1.1 Funding
The funding of the engineering library development program stated herein shall allow the gradual attainment of these goals through the use of the engineering library fees collected. Library fees exclusive of salaries of library personnel shall be allocated for the purpose indicated.
4.3.1.2 Book Collection, Library Fee and its Use
The engineering library fee shall be spent exclusively for the purpose indicated herein.
Status
In a multi-program school setting, the engineering library may be set-up and maintained as a part but separate and distinct unit or section within the institutions’ main library, provided, however, that the engineering library shall be located within 200m (655 ft.) from each of the following:
(1) the engineering laboratories;
(2) the majority of the engineering classrooms; and;
(3) the engineering faculty room.
Capacity
The engineering library shall provide suitable chairs with back supports and tables or other flat writing surfaces, which can seat 5% of the maximum school attendance of the engineering students at any one time with at least 0.64sq. m. space of floor area per reader.
Design
The furniture and facilities of the engineering library shall be arranged to promote easy use and flow of traffic and all materials shall be arranged for quick and easy access by students.
There shall be a walk space of no less than 0.60 m. (24 in.) behind each occupied chair in the engineering library.
4.3.1 Book Collection/Periodicals
4.3.1.1 Funding
The funding of the engineering library development program stated herein shall allow the gradual attainment of these goals through the use of the engineering library fees collected. Library fees exclusive of salaries of library personnel shall be allocated for the purpose indicated.
4.3.1.2 Book Collection, Library Fee and its Use
The engineering library fee shall be spent exclusively for the purpose indicated herein.
However, if the finance of the school warrants, an additional amount shall be allotted for its library development program. The engineering library shall:
1. have at least two (2) technical non-duplicate books with copyrights of less than ten (10) years old per technical subject;
2. have at least two (2) professional engineering non-duplicate books with copyrights of less than ten (10) years old for each course of the last three (3) years of each engineering curriculum in which a degree is offered;
3. have copyrights of at least 50% of the professional engineering and another 50% of the other technical non-duplicate books shall not be more than 15 years old;
4. have engineering and other technical handbooks; and
5. have a program of accessioning additional non-duplicate technical books at a rate of at least 0.1 books per full-time equivalent engineering student per year.
4.3.1.3 Periodical Collection
The library of each school/college of engineering shall have a program for the acquisition and maintenance of at least two (2) periodical subscriptions to specialized/research engineering journals and one (1) general interest technical periodical subscription for each curricular area in engineering for which a degree is offered.
4.3.2 Technical Services/Access
4.3.2.1 Accessibility
1. Control- An effective control system for users of library materials shall be established and maintained by the library staff. This control system, however, shall not restrict students’ access to the library resources.
2. Card Catalogue- a card catalogue of engineering library resources shall be maintained with author, title and subject cards. Each title heading shall be updated annually along with both a current shelf list and accession records.
3. Periodicals- Current periodicals subscriptions, along with an index of periodical available, shall be on display and readily accessible to students for browsing.
4. Physical- The library control system shall include the following provisions:
a. No more than 20% of the engineering library book collection should be on reserve at any one time.
b. No more than 40% of the engineering library book collection shall be caged, or
1. have at least two (2) technical non-duplicate books with copyrights of less than ten (10) years old per technical subject;
2. have at least two (2) professional engineering non-duplicate books with copyrights of less than ten (10) years old for each course of the last three (3) years of each engineering curriculum in which a degree is offered;
3. have copyrights of at least 50% of the professional engineering and another 50% of the other technical non-duplicate books shall not be more than 15 years old;
4. have engineering and other technical handbooks; and
5. have a program of accessioning additional non-duplicate technical books at a rate of at least 0.1 books per full-time equivalent engineering student per year.
4.3.1.3 Periodical Collection
The library of each school/college of engineering shall have a program for the acquisition and maintenance of at least two (2) periodical subscriptions to specialized/research engineering journals and one (1) general interest technical periodical subscription for each curricular area in engineering for which a degree is offered.
4.3.2 Technical Services/Access
4.3.2.1 Accessibility
1. Control- An effective control system for users of library materials shall be established and maintained by the library staff. This control system, however, shall not restrict students’ access to the library resources.
2. Card Catalogue- a card catalogue of engineering library resources shall be maintained with author, title and subject cards. Each title heading shall be updated annually along with both a current shelf list and accession records.
3. Periodicals- Current periodicals subscriptions, along with an index of periodical available, shall be on display and readily accessible to students for browsing.
4. Physical- The library control system shall include the following provisions:
a. No more than 20% of the engineering library book collection should be on reserve at any one time.
b. No more than 40% of the engineering library book collection shall be caged, or
behind locked doors or closed counters or otherwise inaccessible to student for browsing.
c. At least 60% of the engineering library book collection shall be freely accessible to students for browsing, and the remainder available on call.
d. To eliminate pilferage from the library, the books or materials that the student should carry to or from the library should be monitored.
4.3.2.2 Loan System
Books not on reserve shall be allowed to be checked out by the students from the engineering library for at least one (1) class day with the opportunity for renewal following the said period.
4.3.2.3 Inter-Library Cooperation
Cooperative relations, including inter-library loan services and inter-library accessibility of resources with other libraries, shall be established and maintained to augment and enhance the engineering library services.
The cooperative relations, with respect to subscriptions to special use or specialized technical journals, shall include jointly planned purchases and the sharing of periodical resources among engineering libraries within a given locality, if feasible.
4.3.2.4 Library Hours
The engineering library shall be open during the regular school days. In no case shall it be less than 12 hours per regular school days.
4.3.2.5 Orientation of Students
There shall be a functional library orientation program for all new students at the start of each semester.
4.3.2.6 Announcements
The library shall have a system of announcing all new acquisitions at least once every two months to all engineering faculty and students.
4.3.2.7 Preservation of Resources
The library shall take measures for the preservation of periodicals and the refurbishing of books including moisture control, binding of periodicals, rebinding of worn books, pest control, proper shelving and storage, anti-theft practices, and availability of photo
c. At least 60% of the engineering library book collection shall be freely accessible to students for browsing, and the remainder available on call.
d. To eliminate pilferage from the library, the books or materials that the student should carry to or from the library should be monitored.
4.3.2.2 Loan System
Books not on reserve shall be allowed to be checked out by the students from the engineering library for at least one (1) class day with the opportunity for renewal following the said period.
4.3.2.3 Inter-Library Cooperation
Cooperative relations, including inter-library loan services and inter-library accessibility of resources with other libraries, shall be established and maintained to augment and enhance the engineering library services.
The cooperative relations, with respect to subscriptions to special use or specialized technical journals, shall include jointly planned purchases and the sharing of periodical resources among engineering libraries within a given locality, if feasible.
4.3.2.4 Library Hours
The engineering library shall be open during the regular school days. In no case shall it be less than 12 hours per regular school days.
4.3.2.5 Orientation of Students
There shall be a functional library orientation program for all new students at the start of each semester.
4.3.2.6 Announcements
The library shall have a system of announcing all new acquisitions at least once every two months to all engineering faculty and students.
4.3.2.7 Preservation of Resources
The library shall take measures for the preservation of periodicals and the refurbishing of books including moisture control, binding of periodicals, rebinding of worn books, pest control, proper shelving and storage, anti-theft practices, and availability of photo
services to reduce damages resulting from lost or torn pages.
4.3.2.8 Storage
A readily accessible dead book storage, not taking up study space, shall be provided for seldom used books.
At least five (5) cubic m. (176 cubic ft.) per 1000 books shall be provided for storage space in the library.
4.3.2.9 Safety
There shall be one (1) fire extinguisher per 200 square m. (2150 square ft.) of library floor space or fraction thereof.
4.3.3 Record of Use/ Orientation/ Other Services/ Personnel/ Environment
There shall be a system for the use of library resources / materials and available access to Internet.
4.3.4 Personnel
The engineering library, if physically separate from the main library and has a reading capacity of more than fifty (50), shall have one (1) engineering head librarian with a degree in library science and adequate number of assistant librarians who have had training in library work.
The librarians shall participate in engineering faculty meetings and shall serve on engineering faculty planning committees dealing with educational programs.
The librarians shall be encouraged to join professional societies of librarians.
The head shall be a registered librarian.
4.4 Instructional Facilities
4.4.1 Classrooms
4.4.1.1 Capacity
The classroom facility of the school/college shall have a capacity of one (1) sq. meter of floor space per student. The classroom standard shall apply to instructional portions of laboratories and the laboratory standard shall apply to experimental areas only (exclusive of space occupied by equipment, laboratory benches and classroom areas in the laboratories). Standard classroom shall be at least 7m x 9m in size in conformity with the
4.3.2.8 Storage
A readily accessible dead book storage, not taking up study space, shall be provided for seldom used books.
At least five (5) cubic m. (176 cubic ft.) per 1000 books shall be provided for storage space in the library.
4.3.2.9 Safety
There shall be one (1) fire extinguisher per 200 square m. (2150 square ft.) of library floor space or fraction thereof.
4.3.3 Record of Use/ Orientation/ Other Services/ Personnel/ Environment
There shall be a system for the use of library resources / materials and available access to Internet.
4.3.4 Personnel
The engineering library, if physically separate from the main library and has a reading capacity of more than fifty (50), shall have one (1) engineering head librarian with a degree in library science and adequate number of assistant librarians who have had training in library work.
The librarians shall participate in engineering faculty meetings and shall serve on engineering faculty planning committees dealing with educational programs.
The librarians shall be encouraged to join professional societies of librarians.
The head shall be a registered librarian.
4.4 Instructional Facilities
4.4.1 Classrooms
4.4.1.1 Capacity
The classroom facility of the school/college shall have a capacity of one (1) sq. meter of floor space per student. The classroom standard shall apply to instructional portions of laboratories and the laboratory standard shall apply to experimental areas only (exclusive of space occupied by equipment, laboratory benches and classroom areas in the laboratories). Standard classroom shall be at least 7m x 9m in size in conformity with the
National Building Code.
4.4.1.2 Non-Laboratory Instructional Space
1. The school/college of engineering shall provide a variety of spaces, in addition to laboratory spaces, which can accommodate tutorial sessions.
2. A quiet and comfortable room for individualized instruction and counseling of students shall be provided.
3. The instructional spaces need not be marked for specific purposes.
4.4.1.3 Design
All instructional spaces for lecture, recitation, demonstration or tutorial purposes shall be provided with at least one fixed lecture board, one functioning dual electric outlet, comfortable seat for the students and a bulletin board for posting of bulletins and announcements.
4.4.2 Environment
4.4.2.1 Acoustics
The sound levels inside the school facility should generally conform to standard building practices, as follows:
Maximum Sound Level in decibel (dB) Use
50 Classrooms
80 Laboratories
56 Offices
42 Library
4.4.2.2 Ventilation
The classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and offices must have adequate ventilation.
4.4.2.3 Lighting
Illumination levels inside the school must be adequate and should conform to the existing code.
4.4.2.4 Access
There shall be two (2) doors opening out per room.
4.4.1.2 Non-Laboratory Instructional Space
1. The school/college of engineering shall provide a variety of spaces, in addition to laboratory spaces, which can accommodate tutorial sessions.
2. A quiet and comfortable room for individualized instruction and counseling of students shall be provided.
3. The instructional spaces need not be marked for specific purposes.
4.4.1.3 Design
All instructional spaces for lecture, recitation, demonstration or tutorial purposes shall be provided with at least one fixed lecture board, one functioning dual electric outlet, comfortable seat for the students and a bulletin board for posting of bulletins and announcements.
4.4.2 Environment
4.4.2.1 Acoustics
The sound levels inside the school facility should generally conform to standard building practices, as follows:
Maximum Sound Level in decibel (dB) Use
50 Classrooms
80 Laboratories
56 Offices
42 Library
4.4.2.2 Ventilation
The classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and offices must have adequate ventilation.
4.4.2.3 Lighting
Illumination levels inside the school must be adequate and should conform to the existing code.
4.4.2.4 Access
There shall be two (2) doors opening out per room.
4.4.3 Audio -Visual Facilities
4.4.3.1 Personnel
1. There shall be one (1) full-time audio-visual technician or assistant for maintenance and distribution of audio-visual electro-mechanical equipment.
2. There shall be one (1) full-time audio-visual technician or assistant for audio-visual production and faculty assistance per 120 engineering faculty members or fraction thereof.
3. “Full-time” for audio-visual means that the required number of audio-visual technicians or assistants are present at all times when classes are being conducted on campus.
4.4.3.2 Equipment
The school/college of engineering shall have at least one (1) of each type of the following audio-visual equipment:
1. Overhead Projectors
2. Audio-Video Player
3. Sound System
4. Television
5. LCD Multi-Media Projector
6. Duplicating Machine
7. Supplies
The school administration shall provide engineering faculty members with materials for the production of visual aids. This requirement should be a line item in the school budget, if the finances of the school warrant.
8. Maintenance
All audiovisual equipment shall be maintained in good working order or shall be replaced if beyond repair.
9. Staff Training
The school administration shall provide for all engineering faculty members an annual
4.4.3.1 Personnel
1. There shall be one (1) full-time audio-visual technician or assistant for maintenance and distribution of audio-visual electro-mechanical equipment.
2. There shall be one (1) full-time audio-visual technician or assistant for audio-visual production and faculty assistance per 120 engineering faculty members or fraction thereof.
3. “Full-time” for audio-visual means that the required number of audio-visual technicians or assistants are present at all times when classes are being conducted on campus.
4.4.3.2 Equipment
The school/college of engineering shall have at least one (1) of each type of the following audio-visual equipment:
1. Overhead Projectors
2. Audio-Video Player
3. Sound System
4. Television
5. LCD Multi-Media Projector
6. Duplicating Machine
7. Supplies
The school administration shall provide engineering faculty members with materials for the production of visual aids. This requirement should be a line item in the school budget, if the finances of the school warrant.
8. Maintenance
All audiovisual equipment shall be maintained in good working order or shall be replaced if beyond repair.
9. Staff Training
The school administration shall provide for all engineering faculty members an annual
training program in the use of audiovisual equipment and in the production of audiovisual instructional materials.
10. Storage and Cataloguing
All audiovisual materials shall be stored, catalogued and classified.
4.5 Instructional Materials, Methods and Support
4.5.1. Instructional Materials
4.5.1.1 Materials
The school shall provide an adequate number of materials, which can be used to undertake innovative teaching. The materials can be in the form of books, CD-ROMs, papers presented in conferences, articles found in magazines or published experiences rendered by outstanding faculties in the past.
4.5.1.2 Curriculum/revision
1. The curriculum of each engineering course that a school /college of engineering offers shall meet the minimum requirements set by the Commission on Higher Education. Any deviation from the prescribed requirements shall have the prior clearance or approval by the Commission.
2. The example syllabi in the different fields of engineering as provided by the Commission on Higher Education shall be observed by the faculty member in the corresponding courses as well as in such other curricula as may be authorized.
3. Each school/college of engineering shall have a continuing curriculum development and revision program in each engineering field it offers, which should be realistic in scope and coordinated with its available laboratory facilities and equipment, taking into account local needs.
4.5.1.3 Basic Skills
If the circumstances of students and the school finances so warrant, the following remedial measures may be taken to improve basic skills:
1. The school may offer remedial courses in basic mathematics and English language skills.
2. Within each course syllabi there shall be some course component directed towards improving student proficiency in the skills of reading, writing and speaking technical English.
3. The requirement mentioned above shall be applicable in every course in the
10. Storage and Cataloguing
All audiovisual materials shall be stored, catalogued and classified.
4.5 Instructional Materials, Methods and Support
4.5.1. Instructional Materials
4.5.1.1 Materials
The school shall provide an adequate number of materials, which can be used to undertake innovative teaching. The materials can be in the form of books, CD-ROMs, papers presented in conferences, articles found in magazines or published experiences rendered by outstanding faculties in the past.
4.5.1.2 Curriculum/revision
1. The curriculum of each engineering course that a school /college of engineering offers shall meet the minimum requirements set by the Commission on Higher Education. Any deviation from the prescribed requirements shall have the prior clearance or approval by the Commission.
2. The example syllabi in the different fields of engineering as provided by the Commission on Higher Education shall be observed by the faculty member in the corresponding courses as well as in such other curricula as may be authorized.
3. Each school/college of engineering shall have a continuing curriculum development and revision program in each engineering field it offers, which should be realistic in scope and coordinated with its available laboratory facilities and equipment, taking into account local needs.
4.5.1.3 Basic Skills
If the circumstances of students and the school finances so warrant, the following remedial measures may be taken to improve basic skills:
1. The school may offer remedial courses in basic mathematics and English language skills.
2. Within each course syllabi there shall be some course component directed towards improving student proficiency in the skills of reading, writing and speaking technical English.
3. The requirement mentioned above shall be applicable in every course in the
engineering curricula.
4.5.1.4 Laboratory and Field Experience
The school/college of engineering shall ensure that:
1. Each curriculum year includes at least one (1) science or engineering laboratory experience in school, or one (1) field visit to industry, or one (1) cooperative on-the-job training program experience, for all engineering students.
2. All laboratory course activities shall involve the following:
a. hands-on manipulation of apparatus and equipment by each and every student;
b. experimental procedures carried out by students which require the collection, reduction and analysis of data;
c. writing of individual report with emphasis on the development of skills in technical communication or the use of adequate oral substitutes to increase student proficiency in oral technical English; and
d. encouragement on the use of simulation software.
4.5.1.5 Continuing Professional Development
The school/college of engineering shall make available its facilities for continuing education development programs for practicing engineers on current engineering technologies in each field of engineering for which it is authorized to operate.
4.5.2 Methods
Teaching innovations to improve the methods of teaching and learning shall be developed by the school administration and shall be evaluated by the faculty for its effectivity.
4.5.3 Support for Improving Teaching and Learning Methods
The administration of each institution and of the engineering school shall encourage faculty to participate in the development of teaching and learning methods and to improve their teaching efficiency by using more innovative teaching methodologies.
Section 5. Research
Faculty Research.
Faculty members actively engaged in relevant and significant research work in engineering shall be afforded special privileges and benefits such as reduced teaching
4.5.1.4 Laboratory and Field Experience
The school/college of engineering shall ensure that:
1. Each curriculum year includes at least one (1) science or engineering laboratory experience in school, or one (1) field visit to industry, or one (1) cooperative on-the-job training program experience, for all engineering students.
2. All laboratory course activities shall involve the following:
a. hands-on manipulation of apparatus and equipment by each and every student;
b. experimental procedures carried out by students which require the collection, reduction and analysis of data;
c. writing of individual report with emphasis on the development of skills in technical communication or the use of adequate oral substitutes to increase student proficiency in oral technical English; and
d. encouragement on the use of simulation software.
4.5.1.5 Continuing Professional Development
The school/college of engineering shall make available its facilities for continuing education development programs for practicing engineers on current engineering technologies in each field of engineering for which it is authorized to operate.
4.5.2 Methods
Teaching innovations to improve the methods of teaching and learning shall be developed by the school administration and shall be evaluated by the faculty for its effectivity.
4.5.3 Support for Improving Teaching and Learning Methods
The administration of each institution and of the engineering school shall encourage faculty to participate in the development of teaching and learning methods and to improve their teaching efficiency by using more innovative teaching methodologies.
Section 5. Research
Faculty Research.
Faculty members actively engaged in relevant and significant research work in engineering shall be afforded special privileges and benefits such as reduced teaching
and responsibilities among administrative personnel, must be available.
7.3 Governance
7.3.1 Administrator/Faculty Involvement
1. The dean shall be involved in the formulation and implementation of a Long-Range and Institutional Development Plan for the College, to ensure that the plan be well documented for efficient periodic review and update.
2. The faculty members shall be consulted/involved in the development and revision of the curriculum
7.3.2 Services for the Students
Each school/college of engineering shall provide and maintain the following student services programs:
7.3.2.1 Medical and Dental Care (diagnostic, first aid, preventive) Program
7.3.2.2 Support for Career Guidance and Job Placement
The school/college of engineering shall provide and maintain the following student services programs:
1. assistance in organizing student employer interviews;
2. maintenance of a job-available card file with an index of potential local employers;
3. willing assistance to employers; and
4. facilitate issuance of students’ academic transcripts.
The guidance program shall involve both initial and continuing evaluation of students’ aptitude for engineering education, which may be conducted within the institution’s overall guidance program. This should include the following:
1. students’ orientation program;
2. placement testing; and
3. psychological counseling.
7.3.2.3 Support for Co-curricular Activities.
7.3 Governance
7.3.1 Administrator/Faculty Involvement
1. The dean shall be involved in the formulation and implementation of a Long-Range and Institutional Development Plan for the College, to ensure that the plan be well documented for efficient periodic review and update.
2. The faculty members shall be consulted/involved in the development and revision of the curriculum
7.3.2 Services for the Students
Each school/college of engineering shall provide and maintain the following student services programs:
7.3.2.1 Medical and Dental Care (diagnostic, first aid, preventive) Program
7.3.2.2 Support for Career Guidance and Job Placement
The school/college of engineering shall provide and maintain the following student services programs:
1. assistance in organizing student employer interviews;
2. maintenance of a job-available card file with an index of potential local employers;
3. willing assistance to employers; and
4. facilitate issuance of students’ academic transcripts.
The guidance program shall involve both initial and continuing evaluation of students’ aptitude for engineering education, which may be conducted within the institution’s overall guidance program. This should include the following:
1. students’ orientation program;
2. placement testing; and
3. psychological counseling.
7.3.2.3 Support for Co-curricular Activities.
The school/college of engineering shall have student co-curricular engineering activities directed towards individual development and entrance into the profession.
7.3.3 Policies for Selection and Retention
Each institution shall have a clear selection and retention policy.
7.3.3.1. Admission Requirements
1. Admission
The administration of each school/college of engineering shall require all students to meet the following entrance standards:
a. All students shall pass an engineering aptitude examination administered by the school/college of engineering before being admitted to an engineering program.
b. The school shall have established minimum standards for aptitude test scores for students enrolled in any engineering program.
2. Graduation
Each student shall satisfy all requirements for graduation as provided by existing school and CHED rules and standards before being awarded a degree in a specific field of engineering education program.
7.3.3.2 Retention Policies
There shall be a written retention policies being implemented by the school for both the students and faculties to maintain quality academic standards.
7.3.3.3 Transferees
Students who transfer to the college shall have their records evaluated so that subjects taken by the students in other institutions can be credited five (5) years.
7.3.4.2 Class Schedule
The school/college of engineering shall publish a schedule of classes for students and faculty use prior to the enrolment period of each semester.
7.3.4.3 Staff Handbook
7.3.3 Policies for Selection and Retention
Each institution shall have a clear selection and retention policy.
7.3.3.1. Admission Requirements
1. Admission
The administration of each school/college of engineering shall require all students to meet the following entrance standards:
a. All students shall pass an engineering aptitude examination administered by the school/college of engineering before being admitted to an engineering program.
b. The school shall have established minimum standards for aptitude test scores for students enrolled in any engineering program.
2. Graduation
Each student shall satisfy all requirements for graduation as provided by existing school and CHED rules and standards before being awarded a degree in a specific field of engineering education program.
7.3.3.2 Retention Policies
There shall be a written retention policies being implemented by the school for both the students and faculties to maintain quality academic standards.
7.3.3.3 Transferees
Students who transfer to the college shall have their records evaluated so that subjects taken by the students in other institutions can be credited five (5) years.
7.3.4.2 Class Schedule
The school/college of engineering shall publish a schedule of classes for students and faculty use prior to the enrolment period of each semester.
7.3.4.3 Staff Handbook
five (5) years.
7.3.4.2 Class Schedule
The school/college of engineering shall publish a schedule of classes for students and faculty use prior to the enrolment period of each semester.
7.3.4.3 Staff Handbook
The administration shall provide all professional staff members with a handbook updated at least once every five (5) years containing the following:
1. employment requirements;
2. employment benefits (such as salary, rank, fringe benefits, etc.);
3. classrooms and laboratory teaching procedures and practices;
4. available teaching resources;
5. textbook selection procedures;
6. procurement policies and procedures;
7. promotion policies; and
8. evaluation policies and instruments.
7.3.4.4 Student Handbook
The administration of each school/college of engineering shall provide all students with a student handbook updated at least once every five (5) years containing the school policies and regulations pertaining to all students enrolled in engineering courses, the institution’s mission statement, its basic academic and disciplinary policies, rules and regulations and the activities and services at the institution.
7.3.4.5 Faculty Manual and Roster
The administration of each school/college of engineering shall publish a current faculty directory or faculty roster that contains the institutions’ mission statement, objectives, its basic academic and disciplinary policies, rules and regulations, faculty status, appointments and advancement in rank, duties and responsibilities of faculty members and benefits and services for faculty members.
7.3.4.6 Administrative Manual
7.3.4.2 Class Schedule
The school/college of engineering shall publish a schedule of classes for students and faculty use prior to the enrolment period of each semester.
7.3.4.3 Staff Handbook
The administration shall provide all professional staff members with a handbook updated at least once every five (5) years containing the following:
1. employment requirements;
2. employment benefits (such as salary, rank, fringe benefits, etc.);
3. classrooms and laboratory teaching procedures and practices;
4. available teaching resources;
5. textbook selection procedures;
6. procurement policies and procedures;
7. promotion policies; and
8. evaluation policies and instruments.
7.3.4.4 Student Handbook
The administration of each school/college of engineering shall provide all students with a student handbook updated at least once every five (5) years containing the school policies and regulations pertaining to all students enrolled in engineering courses, the institution’s mission statement, its basic academic and disciplinary policies, rules and regulations and the activities and services at the institution.
7.3.4.5 Faculty Manual and Roster
The administration of each school/college of engineering shall publish a current faculty directory or faculty roster that contains the institutions’ mission statement, objectives, its basic academic and disciplinary policies, rules and regulations, faculty status, appointments and advancement in rank, duties and responsibilities of faculty members and benefits and services for faculty members.
7.3.4.6 Administrative Manual
The Administration shall publish a manual, which contains information regarding the school’s incorporation and governing Board of Trustees and the roles and responsibilities of the officers of the institution.
7.3.4.7 Budget
The dean of engineering shall be informed about the amount of funds available for equipment acquisition, maintenance, repair, and supplies allocated to the college.
7.3.4.8 Procurement
Established procedures for procuring new laboratory equipment.
7.3.4.9 Policies and Regulations
Each engineering faculty member shall be provided with school policies and regulations updated at least once every five (5) years.
7.3.5 Records
7.3.5.1 Enrolment
A record system of student enrolment by engineering field of study and enrolments for all classes and laboratory courses shall be maintained by the institution’s administrative office.
7.3.5.2 Achievement
A permanent record system of student grades shall be maintained.
7.3.6 Sustainability
The administration should allow the school/college of engineering to undertake additional improvement of its human and material resources without relying on tuition fees alone. The methods that can be used for undertaking a sustainability program may be any of the following:
1. establishment of endowment fund;
2. scholarship donated for students or faculty to avail;
3. outright gifts and grants given by alumni and friends;
4. regular donation from external funding institutions and government;
5. donation in kind (books, journals, equipment & etc.;
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6. matching grants;
7. sharing of expertise in the form of undertaking seminars, conferences and lectures;
8. academe-industry programs which will help the school;
9. assistance of alumni and friends in soliciting aid from external source; and
10. any other form of assistance to help the school upgrade itself.
7.4 Site and Buildings
7.4.1 Institutional Site and Buildings
The school must own its buildings and land, but in any case a long-term lease of at least fifteen (15) years may be acceptable.
7.4.2 College Site and Buildings
7.4.2.1 Site
The site and size of the school/college of engineering should be adequate to meet the needs of its present population and future expansion.
7.4.2.2 Adherence to the Codes
School buildings shall be designed and constructed in conformity with the provisions of the current National Building Code and the National Fire Code.
7.4.2.3 Office Space
1. The school/ college of engineering shall provide adequate office space for the administrators of the engineering program.
2. The school/college of engineering shall provide and maintain faculty rooms and conference rooms.
7.4.3 Health and Safety
All classrooms and laboratories in the school/college of engineering shall be clean and properly maintained to meet public health and safety regulations
1. Toilets shall be kept clean and properly maintained to meet public health and safety regulations, and shall be free of obnoxious odors.
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2. Physical education and recreational areas shall conform with all rules and regulations pertaining to safety and suitability
3. Actual occupancy load of instructional rooms shall be properly observed and maintained.
4. The capacity load of instructional rooms with an occupancy capacity of more than fifty (50) students, where fixed seats are not installed, shall be posted in a conspicuous place, preferably near the main exit of the structure.
5. All corridors shall be free of obstructions. Spaces under stairs shall not be used for storage of combustibles. All stairways shall have handrails and non-skid surfaces.
6. There shall be a working fire alarm and fire fighting system.
7. Each instructional space shall be easily evacuated by all of its occupants within 60 seconds. All external and laboratory doors, except in corridors, shall be open outward.
8. Adequate custodial support services shall be provided.
7.3.4.7 Budget
The dean of engineering shall be informed about the amount of funds available for equipment acquisition, maintenance, repair, and supplies allocated to the college.
7.3.4.8 Procurement
Established procedures for procuring new laboratory equipment.
7.3.4.9 Policies and Regulations
Each engineering faculty member shall be provided with school policies and regulations updated at least once every five (5) years.
7.3.5 Records
7.3.5.1 Enrolment
A record system of student enrolment by engineering field of study and enrolments for all classes and laboratory courses shall be maintained by the institution’s administrative office.
7.3.5.2 Achievement
A permanent record system of student grades shall be maintained.
7.3.6 Sustainability
The administration should allow the school/college of engineering to undertake additional improvement of its human and material resources without relying on tuition fees alone. The methods that can be used for undertaking a sustainability program may be any of the following:
1. establishment of endowment fund;
2. scholarship donated for students or faculty to avail;
3. outright gifts and grants given by alumni and friends;
4. regular donation from external funding institutions and government;
5. donation in kind (books, journals, equipment & etc.;
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6. matching grants;
7. sharing of expertise in the form of undertaking seminars, conferences and lectures;
8. academe-industry programs which will help the school;
9. assistance of alumni and friends in soliciting aid from external source; and
10. any other form of assistance to help the school upgrade itself.
7.4 Site and Buildings
7.4.1 Institutional Site and Buildings
The school must own its buildings and land, but in any case a long-term lease of at least fifteen (15) years may be acceptable.
7.4.2 College Site and Buildings
7.4.2.1 Site
The site and size of the school/college of engineering should be adequate to meet the needs of its present population and future expansion.
7.4.2.2 Adherence to the Codes
School buildings shall be designed and constructed in conformity with the provisions of the current National Building Code and the National Fire Code.
7.4.2.3 Office Space
1. The school/ college of engineering shall provide adequate office space for the administrators of the engineering program.
2. The school/college of engineering shall provide and maintain faculty rooms and conference rooms.
7.4.3 Health and Safety
All classrooms and laboratories in the school/college of engineering shall be clean and properly maintained to meet public health and safety regulations
1. Toilets shall be kept clean and properly maintained to meet public health and safety regulations, and shall be free of obnoxious odors.
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2. Physical education and recreational areas shall conform with all rules and regulations pertaining to safety and suitability
3. Actual occupancy load of instructional rooms shall be properly observed and maintained.
4. The capacity load of instructional rooms with an occupancy capacity of more than fifty (50) students, where fixed seats are not installed, shall be posted in a conspicuous place, preferably near the main exit of the structure.
5. All corridors shall be free of obstructions. Spaces under stairs shall not be used for storage of combustibles. All stairways shall have handrails and non-skid surfaces.
6. There shall be a working fire alarm and fire fighting system.
7. Each instructional space shall be easily evacuated by all of its occupants within 60 seconds. All external and laboratory doors, except in corridors, shall be open outward.
8. Adequate custodial support services shall be provided.
ARTICLE IV – NON-COMPLIANCE OF STANDARDS
Section 8. Issuance of Renewal Permit. Upon denial of applications for recognition or for additional year level(s) due to non-compliance with the requirements, renewal permit may be issued for one (1) academic year only.
Section 9. Recognized/Unrecognized Engineering Program. The curricular guidelines for Engineering Education shall be observed in the implementation of the requirements for recognized and unrecognized engineering programs.
Section 10. Offering of Program. An engineering program shall be offered under the college of engineering.
Section 11. Advertisement. No announcement or advertisement shall be made of any engineering program or course until its authority to operate has been given by the CHED.
ARTICLE V- REPEALING CLAUSE
Section 12. All issuances, including but not limited to the CMO 34, series of 2001 and/or any part thereof inconsistent herewith, are deemed repealed or modified accordingly.
ARTICLE V I - EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE
Section 9. Recognized/Unrecognized Engineering Program. The curricular guidelines for Engineering Education shall be observed in the implementation of the requirements for recognized and unrecognized engineering programs.
Section 10. Offering of Program. An engineering program shall be offered under the college of engineering.
Section 11. Advertisement. No announcement or advertisement shall be made of any engineering program or course until its authority to operate has been given by the CHED.
ARTICLE V- REPEALING CLAUSE
Section 12. All issuances, including but not limited to the CMO 34, series of 2001 and/or any part thereof inconsistent herewith, are deemed repealed or modified accordingly.
ARTICLE V I - EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE
Career Opportunities in Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineers have an almost unlimited range of career fields available, including retail distribution, banking, health-care delivery, corporate management, consulting firms, aerospace systems, research groups, government and military agencies as well as manufacturing. In all areas of manufacturing, service and government, there is increasing emphasis on the goal of improving quality and productivity. Industrial engineers work closely with the top management in these sectors to achieve this goal.
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