I refer to my memoranda of 25 February and 2 March, 2016 respectively on the above subject matter. The referenced memos were specifically on the implementation of the new 4-Point Grading System which was subsequently put on hold until the 2016/2017 Session due to some logistic constraints. The implementation is due this academic session (2016/2017). Consequently, I write to inform you of Senate’s decision, at its meeting of 18 July, 2016, on the New Grading System and Minimum Units to be registered for and passed by students at each level, as well as Change in the status of GES courses in the University as follows: 1. The average minimum units taken at each Level should be 40 units. 2. The minimum units to be passed at each Level by students in order to proceed to the next Level should be 60% of 40 units. 3. All GES courses, with the exception of the “ Use of English I & II (GES 101 and 201) ”, should be made to acquire the status of REQUIRED COURSES . 4. T...