Ateneo and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The University strives to make positive contributions to society, and to achieve this, it engages with various stakeholders across different sectors. Within the University, all students are given proper representation through student councils, while employees are represented by the employee's union, faculty, and staff organizations.
The Ateneo Center for Education Development, Gawad Kalinga, and the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability are a part of the university's Social Development Cluster, which works directly with regional stakeholders on social development initiatives. This strategy makes sure the university stays actively involved with the larger community and aids in the advancement of constructive social change.
Guided Community Engagement: OSCI's Role in Social Formation and Co-Curricular Programs at Ateneo
The Office for Social Concern and Involvement (OSCI) at Ateneo de Manila University is responsible for the social formation of undergraduate students. OSCI promotes meaningful connections between students and members of underrepresented communities as well as those tackling social problems like poverty. In order to improve students' social awareness and involvement, OSCI offers opportunities for them to participate in these experiences as part of the Integrated Ateneo Formation (InAF) Program. These activities are an important component of the undergraduate co-curricular program for the students, and they follow rules to guarantee responsible and meaningful interactions.
In the 2024–2025 academic year, the majority of the three main OSCI programs—NSTP11–Punla, NSTP12–Bigkis, and Binhi—will be conducted off campus. As per safety procedures, most operations are overseen by deputized Ateneo personnel or OSCI Formators. In the event that a student is unable to attend off-campus events, there are alternatives that are available either on campus or online. These exchanges ensure that student involvement in communities is consistent with the university's General Guidelines on the Conduct of Off-Campus Activities. In this methodical approach, the safety and quality of the students' experiences are prioritized.
OSCI Policies
News and Features
[Hot Off the Press] The Manzano Memoirs: The Life and Military Career of Colonel Narciso L. Manzano
New release from the Ateneo Press The Manzano Memoirs tells the tale of an unsung WWII Filipino hero Many people throughout history have been unfortunately...
Ateneo de Manila University Press celebrates 2024 Harvest
The Ateneo de Manila University Press celebrated its newest harvest of books with its annual book launch held on Monday, 2 December 2024 at the...
Buklod Tao and OSCI hold leadership formation workshop with next generation of non-profit’s youth leaders
The Office for Social Concern and Involvement (OSCI) held a two-day leadership formation workshop for Buklod Kabataan of Buklod Tao, Inc. It was held on...
National security experts call for safeguards against foreign authoritarian influence to strengthen democratic governance
On 28 November 2024, the Ateneo Policy Center of the Ateneo School of Government hosted a multi-stakeholder forum, where experts from the different facets of...
Ateneo School of Government concludes successful online course "The 1987 Constitution for Non-Lawyers"
The Ateneo School of Government (ASoG), through its Executive Education Program, successfully conducted an online training course on “The 1987 Constitution for Non-Lawyers” on 16...
Productivity-Enhancing Research & Development: Public Spending and Institutions
The research, Productivity-Enhancing Research & Development: Public Spending and Institutions, investigates the role of R&D in driving innovation and economic growth in the Philippines, addressing critical challenges such as low investments, restrictive policies, and insufficient human capital. Led by experts Dr. Benjamin Radoc and Dr. Karl Robert Jandoc, the study proposes actionable strategies, including leveraging digitalization and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, to enhance productivity and optimize public R&D investments.
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Events
Mass
Special Community Memorial Mass
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
Ateneo Professional Schools, Rockwell, Makati City
Launch / Opening
Lunsad Aklat: Ang Bisa Ng Pag-uulit Ng Katutubong Panitikan ni Dr. Alvin Yapan
Thu, 01 Feb 2024
CTC 413
Lecture / Talk / Discussion
UNSR Lecture on International Human Rights Law - Freedom of Expression and Opinion
Wed, 31 Jan 2024
Ateneo Professional Schools, Rockwell, Makati City
Workshop / Seminar / Short Course
The Social Weather Surveys of Economic Well-Being, 1983-2023
Fri, 26 Jan 2024
Hybrid