Online DTR for all student assistants now available

COMMIT upgraded the Daily Time Record (DTR) processing module to accommodate student assistants (SA) with special work schedules such as those who are working in the dormitories, libraries, lecture classes, among others.

With a revamped interface, color-coded online DTR, and adjustable work hours, all student assistants will be able to generate their DTRs online starting 8 a.m. today.

Online generation of DTRs has improved the processing of the S.A. payroll because the cross-checking of class schedules and DTRs are no longer done manually. In the past, manual checking of DTRs (not including payroll processing) took about three weeks.

The revision of the system started a month ago with the automated SA requests. Offices were provided SA item codes with corresponding SA classifications based on their requests. This has significantly improved the office's file management and record tracking.

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List of Scholarships

Financial aid is provided to scholars to encourage them to continue studying. OSA has about 39 scholarships aside from regular financial assistance provided to students like SLB, STFAP, SA, and SUPSA. The 39 scholarships are from private and government institutions.

Each of these scholarships has its own requirements and benefits. The benefits include monthly or semestral stipends, reduced or free matriculation fees, and other forms of allowances.

We know it's hard to get excellent grades and most students have to go the extra mile to get them. While we do encourage you to do your best to get a lot of uno (1.0), we want you to know that our scholarships are not only for students running for the laudes.

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OrgsUP, OSAM, SOADOSA, and UPLBOSA?

For quite some time now, the UPLB Office of Student Affairs has been using three domains that may be confusing to some of you. If you're still wondering what's with all the systems, we are clarifying that today.

Collectively, systems we developed at OSA are all under the OSAM System. Some of the components of the system include the following: organization recognition, student assistantship application, online student loan board, activity permit processing, and one stop clearance.

Domain	What is this?
SOADOSA.ORG	This is OrgsUP. This is the information system of the Student Organizations and Activities Division. This is where it all began as the automation and computerization at the OSA started at SOAD. SystemOne and OSAM accounts can be used to login to the site.
UPLBOSA.ORG	This is OSAM or the OSAM System. It stands for the Office of Student Affairs Management (OSAM) System. This is OSA's initiative to expand the systems of SOAD and also incorporate information technology to the operations of the other divisions. SystemOne and OSAM accounts can be used to login to the site.
OSAM.TK	This is also OSAM. This domain functions as a URL shortener. This helps OSA disseminate website URLs easily. For instance, the link http://osam.tk/diff will redirect visitors to http://it.uplbosa.org/2013/12/what-is-difference-between-orgsup-osam.html

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UPDATE: Organization Recognition (Second Semester)

To cast all shadows of doubt, the organization recognition process happens only during the first semester. All organizations recognized during the first semester are recognized the following semester unless otherwise suspended. All organizations aspiring to be recognized must wait for first semester.

However, organizations must update their organization profiles and membership roster every second semester after the last day of late registration (November 29). To reduce paper usage, recognition update no longer requires organizations to submit printed copies of the updated organization profile. Instead, the information in the OrgsUP database must be updated online.

Point persons may now update their organization profiles by logging in to www.soadosa.org, clicking on My Organizations, and selecting the organization to update. There is a new tab labeled 'Recognition Update' in the organization profile.

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14 is the new hotspot!

Starting December 2, the Communication and Information Technology (COMMIT) unit of the Office of Student Affairs can be found at Room 14, 2/F SU Building.

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