A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE

MAGNA CARTA OF STUDENTS’ RIGHTS

Whereas, the Buklod Atenista as the alliance of the student councils of Ateneo de
Manila University, Ateneo de Naga University, Ateneo de Zamboanga University,
Ateneo de Davao University, Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, seeks to foster
greater collaboration among the student bodies of the five universities that share a
common Ignatian heritage;

Whereas, the 27th Buklod Atenista Conference was held in Ateneo de Manila
University last May 26 -29, 2010;

Whereas, Article II Section III subsection “a” of the 2005 Buklod Atenista
Constitution states “That education is a basic right and must be accessible to
everyone regardless of race, color, creed, or political coalition;

Whereas, the representatives from the 5 Ateneo Student Councils agreed that the
Magna Carta is vital in facilitating greater student engagement in policy making
towards genuine Humanistic Liberal Education espoused in our Jesuit Education;

Whereas, The Magna Carta of Students’ Rights insures the protection and
advancement of the students’ interest;

Whereas, the there is a need to establish a basic list of principles for the benefit of
Ateneo de Naga and Ateneo de Zamboanga which intends to create and lobby a
Magna Carta of Students’ Rights;

Whereas, the basic principles of the Magna Carta of Student’s Rights are as follows:

Rights against discrimination in the educational institution

Right to quality Jesuit Education

Academic Freedom

Academic Procedure and Information

Evaluation of Teachers

Evaluation of Courses

Faculty Hiring Procedures

 Rights to Quality and Safe School Facilities

Rights against Involuntary Contribution

Right to Organize

Right to Access to Information

Right to Participate in Policy Making

Freedom of Expression

Right to Security

(refer to appendix)

Wherefore be it finally resolved that, these basic principles should be reflected in

the Magna Carta of Students’ Rights and Welfare in the 5 Ateneo.

Wherefore, be it finally resolved that, this resolution take effects upon approval of
2/3 of the Buklod Atenista Congress.
I. Academic Rights

a. Rights against discrimination in educational institutions

Quality students shall be admitted to Xavier University, regardless of their handicap, socio-
economic status, political or religious belief, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, citizenship or
membership in student organizations that will not run counter to CHED Order No. 4, S..1995; not
shall pregnant students and certified reformed substance abusers and those who are HIV positive
be discriminated against. Once students are admitted to any program, they should be allowed to
continue up to the completion of that program unless they have incurred academic deficiency or
violated school rules and regulations punishable by suspension, dismissal, or expulsion.

b. Right to quality Jesuit Education

c. Academic Freedom

d. Academic Procedure and Information

i. Hand Book

ii. Course Syllabus

iii. Class Performance

iv. Final Exams

v. Consultation

vi. Final Grades

vii. Major Requirements

viii. Tuition Fee

 ix. Class schedules

1. Make-up classes

x. Academic Evaluation

e. Evaluation of Teachers

f. Evaluation of Courses

g. Faculty Hiring Procedures

h. School Facilities

i. Health and Medical

ii. Fitness and Wellness

i. School Programs and Support Services

i. International Linkage

ii. Student Assistance Program

iii. Student Loan Program

iv. Scholarships

j. Involuntary Contribution

k. Text books and materials

II. Academic Responsibilities

a. Internet decorum

b. Respect on Uniform

III. Right to Organize

a. Right against excessive charges to use school facilities

IV. Right to Access to Information

V. Right to Participate in Policy Making

a. Representation in School committees

b. Right to consultation

c. Student Initiative
VI. Freedom of Expression

VII.Right to Security

a. Seizure

b. Firearms and explosives

c. Militarization

d. Privacy of communication

e. Right to security of person and honour

f. scholarship