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
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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
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