Being a member
Membership is for BSIT students of Davao Central College. Here is what it involves, what it gives you, and how to raise a concern.
What membership involves
- Who can join
- Any BSIT student who is officially enrolled in the current semester.
- The semester fee
- A fundraising fee is collected from members each semester, and it is non refundable. The officers set the amount for each school year.
- Clearance
- Paying the fee to the Local Treasurer within the semester is part of your clearance. The treasurer posts reminders before clearance signing.
- Events
- At events, an officer signs your ITE Card at login and at logout.
- Missing an event
- Excuse documents, such as a letter signed by a parent, guardian, or church leader, or an employment certificate, are validated by the Program Head or the SINCOTECS Governor one to two days before the event. Medical certificates are submitted when you return to school.
- Keeping your membership
- Membership can be revoked for not enrolling in the BSIT program, or for inactivity or not meeting the academic requirements.
- Hazing
- Hazing of any kind is prohibited.
- The computer laboratory
- Members help keep the computer laboratory assigned to their year level clean. Officers and cluster mayors use a members-only tool to follow how each room is left after class.
Your rights as a member
Every member has a voice in how SINCOTECS runs, not only the officers.
- Vote in the organization elections.
- Run for any position.
- Raise a grievance, in writing.
- Take part in deliberations at committee meetings and the general assembly.
- Ask for updates on the reports the officers prepare every semester.
Raising a concern
Always in writing.
Complaints must be written. Verbal complaints and complaints sent by message are not accepted. SINCOTECS provides the form, so ask an officer at the ITE office for it, fill it in, and submit it. An officer will tell you what happens next.
Our office is on the same floor as the ITE program at the Davao Central College main campus.
Common questions
Who can join SINCOTECS?
Any BSIT student who is officially enrolled in the current semester. There is no other requirement in the constitution.
Is the membership fee refundable?
No. It is collected each semester and is non refundable. The officers set the amount for each school year.
Is hazing allowed?
No. Hazing of any kind is prohibited.
How do I raise a complaint?
In writing. Ask an officer at the ITE office for the SINCOTECS form, fill it in, and submit it. Complaints sent as messages are not accepted.
When does the council meet?
Officers meet quarterly each semester at the ITE Office, and a general assembly is held every semester.
How do I settle my fee for clearance?
Pay the Local Treasurer within the semester. The treasurer posts reminders before clearance signing.
Ready to be part of it
Membership is open to BSIT students who are officially enrolled this semester. Talk to a SINCOTECS officer at the ITE office to start.