Isabela State University (ISU) admissions framework is explicitly non-discriminatory and gender-responsive, anchored in national legislation such as the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (RA 10931), the Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710), and the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons (RA 7277), ensuring that all individuals have access to education and employment opportunities.

Additionally, in reference to the CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 01, Series of 2015, Establishing the Policies and Guidelines on Gender and Development in the Commission on Higher Education and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), which mandates CHED to introduce and institutionalize gender equality and gender responsiveness and sensitivity in the various aspects of Philippine higher education, specifically in the trifocal functions of higher education: (a) curriculum development; (b) gender responsiveness research programs; and (c) gender-responsive extension programs.

Accordingly, the Isabela State University (ISU) adheres to the CMO No. 01, s. 2015, and is dedicated to promoting Gender and Development (GAD) mainstreaming initiatives through the execution of various pertinent, accommodating, admitting, and long-lasting programs, projects, and activities. 

 

In connection thereto, hiring and admission personnel are to adhere to the following:

• Admission of students must be gender responsive –all students must be admitted regardless of their gender identity and expressions; 
• Hiring of employees must be open to all regardless of gender identity, gender expression, culture, ethnicity, and religion. 
• All job offers and admission of students must be posted on the ISU webpage and must contain non-discriminatory words and strictly observe the usage of gender-fair language; 
• The university should hire people in marginalized sectors, i.e., people with disabilities (PWDs) and indigenous people (IPs). 

 

In line with the above-mentioned Gender Responsive Admission Policy, the University also adheres to the Enhanced Directive on Inclusivity and Equal Access for Underrepresented Groups, which further ensures that all individuals have equal opportunity to participate in the university’s programs and activities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, social status, or disability.

The directive states that the following must be observed in regard to the admission of students:

• The university must admit qualified students to all programs and activities offered by the university, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, social status, or disability.
• The university must provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities to ensure that they have equal access to all educational opportunities and services.

 

These enhanced policies and directives reinforce ISU’s commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment and bestowing equal opportunity in its institutional culture and operations for all members of its academic community.

Policy created / effectivity: January 11, 2021