The Office of Students Services thru the able leadership of Director Michelle S. Carbonell conducted a week-long series of Orientations to Freshmen, Transferees, Shifters, and Returnees in all campuses of Camarines Norte State College.
With the aim of keeping all students informed and making them aware of their concerns, the team conducted orientation with this schedule:
July 2 - Institute of Agri-Business and Development (IABD)
July 3 - College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA)
July 4 (morning) – College of Arts and Sciences and Institute of Computer Studies (CAS & ICS)
July 4 (afternoon) – College of Engineering (CoEng)
July 5 (morning) - Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (IFMS)
July 5 (afternoon) – College of Education (CoEd)
July 6 (morning) – College of Trades and Technology (CoTT)
July 6 (afternoon) – College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR)
Topics Discussed:
CNSC Profile (brief history, vision, mission, core values, seal and colors and CNSC administrative officials)
Gracia A. Delos Reyes – Public Information and Community Relations Officer
Academic Rules and Regulations (Admission and Retention Policy, Grading System, Presentation of Faculty and Staff)
Dean/Director of respective college/institute
Student Conduct and Discipline (Classification of Offenses and Penalty), Student Services and Development and Return Service Program
Michelle S. Carbonell – Office of Student Services and Development Director
Scholarship and Financial Assistance
Margie O. Agawa – Scholarship and Financial Assistance Unit Chairperson
Students Development Unit
Beverly V. Musa – Student Development Unit Chairperson
Sports Development
Fermin A. Gaurino – Sports Development Office Coordinator
Culture and Performing Arts
Frederick B. Gaurino – Culture and Performing Arts Unit Coordinator
CNSC Marching Band
Froilan Balmaceda – Marching Band In-Charge
Auxiliary Services
Rene N. Abrera – Auxiliary Services Director
Student Publication
Delma Jean V. Abad – Breakthrough Student Publication Adviser
Medical and Dental Services
Dr. Doreen Pefianco and Nurse of each college/institute
Library Services
Librarian of each college/institute
Guidance and Counselling Services
Guidance Counsellor of each college/institute
OSSD Director Carbonell with the rest of the team eagerly answered questions raised by students and maximized use of their time in each college they visited. With the intensive discussions and explanations of students services and student’s concerns, students are expected to be comfortable with their new learning environment and find pleasure in their studies and become productive individuals as they go on with their life as college students.