After months of planning and preparation, everything is all set for the most-awaited institutional celebration, the Lasallian Days.To kick start the event, the Lasallian Alumni Empowerment Series 1: Updates in Cardiovascular Health and Procedures shall be held on January 24 at the De La Salle Villarosa Convention Hall.On January 25, a Mass shall be held at the Twin Hearts of Mary and Jesus Chapel to be followed by the launching of the Bikers Club. The Employees’ Annual Recognition is also set to happen later that day at the De La Salle Animo Center.The Annual Search for Most Outstanding Quality Improvement Study shall happen on January 26at De La Salle Villarosa Convention Hall. A Sports Clinic shall be held in Bagac, Bataan on the same day.

In the morning of January 27, the search for Mr. and Ms. HSI shall begin with an Opening Ceremony to be followed by the Talent Competition. The Battle of the Bands and the Dance Competition are scheduled in the afternoon. All activities shall be held at the De La Salle Animo Center. The Disaster Risk Management Forum is also set on the same day at the De La Salle Villarosa Convention Hall.

January 28 shall be peppered with a number of simultaneous activities: 8th Annual Student Research Forum, Animo Race, Research Poster Presentation, 3rd Science Fair 2016, Scholars and Sponsors’ Night, and First Aid Olympics.

The celebration shall conclude on January 29 with more events: Institutional Wellness Therapy, Legal Updates on Student Discipline Seminar, Social Entrepreneur Seminar, Soap and Candle Making, Coronation of Mr. and Ms. HSI, and Animo Night.
PAASCU grants initial accreditation to College of Medical Radiation TechnologyThe College of Medical Radiation Technology (CMRT) has been granted with initial accreditation by Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). The college is now eligible to apply for formal survey visit 6 months to 1 year after receipt of report. CMRT plans to apply for formal survey this 1st Semester of SY 2016-2017.PAASCU accreditation of programs offered by DLSHSI is one of the key goals of the Academics Division. All colleges and departments work together to support this goal and achieve the desired accreditation status.High five to CMRT and to all departments involved for the successful accreditation!
College of Nursing students participate in 9th MDCON Research Congress Two groups of student researchers from the College of Nursing attended the 9th Manila Doctors College of Nursing (MDCON) Research Congress with the theme “Caring Beyond Borders” on January 20, 2016 at Manila Tytana College, Pasay City.Zamierre Clydezdale Benevice, Theresa Caravana, Cherry Jean Jardinico, and Melissa Malong presented a poster based on their research “Perception on the Effects of Cyberbullying on the Level of Confidence among Nursing Students in DLSHSI.” They were awarded Second Place, Best Student Research Poster. The group’s thesis adviser is Prof. Nancy De Los Santos.Deine Luis Alimpia, Jennifer Anne Conde, Pia Marinelle Monzon, and Rose Anna Ramos also participated in the poster presentation featuring their study “Coping Mechanism of Foreign Students in De La Salle Health Sciences Institute.” Dean Ederlyn Lumabi is the thesis adviser of the group.

Hats off to the student researchers, the advisers, and the College of Nursing for keeping the Lasallian research excellence.
Academic Calendar for AY2016-2017 releasedThe Academic Calendar AY2016-2017 has been approved by the Vice Chancellor for Academics and released to the Academic Community early this year. It reflects several adjustment to prepare DLSHSI in ASEAN Integration.Key dates include:

  1. Introduction to La Salle Classes: July 18-22, 2016 for CHS BS Biochemistry Incoming First and Second Year Students, August 1-05 for the Incoming First Year and Second Year Medicine Students, and August 8-12 for Incoming First Year and Second Year CMRT, CN, CRS, CMLS, and CP Students
  2. Internship: April 25, 2016 for CMRT Internship,May 2, 2016 for CRS Internship, and June 01, 2016 for 3rd Year and Junior Medicine Internship
  3. Opening of Classes: August 1, 2016 for CHS BS Biochemistry Students for the First Term,November 28, 2016 for the Second Term, andApril 17, 2017 for the Third Term
  4. Opening of Classes: June 20, 2016 for 4th Year BSN Students and August 22, 2016 for the College of Medicine Students and all other Undergraduate Colleges Students for the First Semester
  5. Opening of Classes: November 7, 2016 for 4th Year BSN Students for the Second Semester,November 28, 2016 for 3rd Year Medicine Students, and January 23, 2016 for the College of Medicine and all other Undergraduate Colleges Students for the Second Semester
  6. Commencement Exercises: April 27, 2017 for the Undergraduate Colleges, June 23, 2017 for the College of Medicine, and August 30, 2017for the CHS BS Biochemistry
Updates from the Eight Academic Operations Committee (VCA Council) Meeting held on January 14, 2016

  1. Participation of the Academics Division in the Adopt-A-School Program of the Department of Education. School supplies are set to be donated to kindergarten students. The Division also plans to hold a Reading Program and a Proper Hygiene Workshop in the beneficiary school.
  2. Visit of Dean Brian Schulman, School of Health & Medical Sciences, Seton Hall University on January 13, 2016.
  3. PAASCU accreditation assignments of Dean Alicia P. Catabay, Dr. Naomi M. De Aro, Dr. Ma. Cecilia D. Licuan, and Mr. Efren M. Torres, Jr in 2015 and early 2016.