Working on Reducing Inequalities in Education

CCDC, a private, non-profit, non-stocker educational institution of higher learning strives to continuously gain ground in upholding quality education for all.  As such policies to ensure this goal is embedded in its admission policy including its Code of Discipline as clearly expressed in its Handbook for Students.

The CCDC Admission policy clearly states that CCDC is open to all students who meet the admission requirements, primarily the Diploma of Senior High School Completion and other legal documents, and to those who agree to abide by its policies, rules and regulations.

‘The Registrar and Admissions Office anchors its policy on RA 9442 or the Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities.  As such, no student is denied admission to programs offered on account of a disability or additional requirements imposed on them” states Registrar Dima P. Amdos.  

Amdos adds that, to ensure the success of the students with disabilities, the school strongly recognizes the inherent role of the home and of the parents, and works on strengthening home and school partnerships and aligned goals and strategies.

In the same way, Annabelle B. Gondales, CCDC Vice President for Administration, CCDC strives to be gender responsive and commits to integrate the principles of gender equity, gender sensitivity, non-discrimination and human rights in its governance, curriculum instruction, student services and all student activities, including research and extension programs.

This is consistent with the policy of the Commission on Higher Education and the Department Of Education, including UNESCO.

Gondales also adds that CCDC is undertaking gender mainstreaming in education to address both enduring and emerging gender and sexuality-related issues, to promote the protection of children and students from all forms of gender-related violence, abuse, exploitation, discrimination and bullying to promote gender equity and all forms of discrimination in the campus.

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