The acronym “SACSI” comes from the Filipino word “saksi” which means “witness”. This is an apt description of what the office is all about. The office serves as a witness to the social realities of the larger society;  that conveys  facts from the community to the academe in order to develop a sense of social commitment among students, faculty and staff of the ADZU community for a just, humane and God-inspired society.

SACSI stands for Social Awareness and Community Service Involvement. This is the office within the university that serves as the link between the school and the outside communities to complement theories learned in the classroom with the actual realities of life.

SACSI is guided by the principles of academic excellence, socio-political maturity, and spiritual growth. Its primary concern is the holistic formation of the students, faculty and staff – to be active  citizens living out the Ateneo way, as men and women for God, for others.