De La Salle University - Manila

Overview

In an effort to be more focused, synchronized and effective in the delivery of the Student Personnel Services (SPS) services, the Center for Counseling and Development (CCD) and Office of Career Services (OCS) were merged effective May 16, 2006. The new name for these two join units is the Office of Counseling and Career Services (OCCS). Following current models of university counseling centers and career development programs abroad, this Office strives to ease the University students’ transition into college and enhance their academic and lifelong success.

In its work with the students, the Office recognizes the holistic and developmental nature of a student's life, thus, various services will assist them in establishing their educational goals, developing a career direction and making personal adjustments to get the most from their college experience. The Office will also ensure the University students the best possible chance of landing a job by maintaining strong linkages with possible future employers.

Vision

The Office of Counseling and Career Services is the leader in providing the De La Salle University – Manila students responsive counseling and career services. Guided by the Lasallian values of Faith, Zeal for Service and Communion in Mission, the office serves as a resource to the university in facilitating the students' holistic growth and psychological well-being for better life adaptability as they become significant contributors to Church and Nation.

Mission

We, professional counseling and career service providers, commit ourselves to foster the students' optimal development through a variety of programmatic efforts and expanded technology in the areas of psychological counseling and career development.