The Thomasian Leader is the official student leadership compendium of the University of Santo Tomas for Academic Year 2026-2027. It is published by the UST Office for Student Affairs and is intended for Thomasian student leaders, council officers, and organization advisers.
The Thomasian Leader is the official student leadership compendium of the University of Santo Tomas for Academic Year 2026-2027. It is published by the UST Office for Student Affairs and is intended for Thomasian student leaders, council officers, and organization advisers.
The document opens with a message from the Rector, Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, OP, PhD, and a message from the OSA Director, Asst. Prof. Jaezamie V. Ong, MA, CSASS. Both messages use placeholder text and do not contain substantive content.
The Office for Student Affairs section describes OSA's role in supporting students through welfare, formation, leadership, and discipline. It supervises student organizations, councils, and electoral bodies, evaluates activities, provides leadership programs, administers scholarships, and facilitates certificates of good moral character.
The document lists OSA personnel including the Director, Assistant Directors for Student Welfare and Discipline and for Student Formation and Leadership, an Office Supervisor, Office Secretary, and staff handling financials, scholarships, student formation, and student organizations.
Projects and programs covered include STYLE-i, the flagship engagement program started in 2011 promoting interdisciplinary student leadership, and other initiatives such as Educere, Sanctus, Valiant Legion, Tools, and Concordia. These cover position-specific trainings, camaraderie activities, spiritual initiatives, and CHED-required orientations.
The final section introduces the Central Student Council as the student governing body of the University, serving as the unifying force among local student councils and promoting student welfare in line with the University's vision and mission.