What is COMMUNICATION?

Communication " IT is an on-going and all around activity. It may be showy or not; it may be a thing talking to a human through it's shape, color or uses, it may be an animal talking to a human through their kinds and gracefulness; it may be a dead's fantasy way of expressing or a wind running around the body. I can see and hear it everywhere. thus, If it is representing a thought it does create a communication."

- GreSep 11/13/08

What is DEVELOPMENT?

Development otherwise is the GROWTH, or a progress of something that has been started of. It is also a movement to reach a certain goal, to go further and live with advancement"

Please Be AWARE!

Sunday, June 28, 2009

What is Unique with XAVIER UNIVERSITY – NSTP?

*In Xavier University, the two components of NSTP are being handled by the Kristohanong Katilingban sa Pagkabana – Social Involvement Office or the KKP – SIO.

*The two components namely LTS and CWTS.

*The XU – NSTP is a one year formative process tailored to the capabilities of First Year Students.

*Through this program. It aimed at developing the student’s civic consciousness and holistic formation, which takes off from the Jesuits frameworks of weaving community service into the threads of academe.

*There are General Plan of action which focuses in 5 identified impact areas and these are the following: a) Environment b.) Health c) Education d.) Governance and e) Shelter.

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*The Mechanics of the program are aimed at creating an impact in the communities in the Barangays by facilitating pilot projects for the local communities such as : a.) Herbal Gardening b.) Waste Management c.) Mangrove Plantation and e.)Well- participated Barangay Assemblies.

*With this intervention, it may enrich their sense of responsibility and deepen their own analysis of the social situation as they immerse themselves in the community and thus, it is the goal of the program to see and maximize their education as a tool to serve other people.

*The Xu-NSTP with CWTS and LTS adopt the two-pronged approach. This approach will be designated by two formation processes: a) Classroom Session with corresponding Reflection Sessions, (INPUT) and b) Area Work Experience.(development Assistance to the community)

*The program integrates the parallel processes of classroom intervention and community integration.

*The Sessions are inspired by the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm’s “Constant Interplay of experience, reflection, and action”.

*The values of the Ideal XU-NSTP has its root in the three fold thrust of XAVIER University formation – that is to produce XU graduates with Competence, Conscience, and Commitment.

*In Sum, an XU – NSTP graduates must have acquired the following:

a.) Nationalism – being true ATENEAN and a Filipino citizen who knows his/her role in society.
b.) Sense of Service – high regard for his/her Ateneo Education and views this as a tool for serving others esp. the poor and the underprivileged.
c.) Trustworthiness – with conscientious care and concern for environment as steward of god’s creation. And
d.) Principled Leadership – showing Values of concern for others, Love of Country, and Faith in God, and prioritizes what is for the common good rather than the personal aggrandizement. Source: KKP - SIO ( for 1st year Students' reference WeTalktoo.blogspot.com )

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