Student Life & Well-being

Department of Student Affairs

Supporting students to learn, grow and thrive.

The Department of Student Affairs promotes an enabling environment that supports students' academic pursuits, personal development, well-being and leadership. Through its services and programmes, the department helps students make the most of university life.

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Dr. Dorcas Githaiga Dean of Students

Departmental Leadership

Office of the Dean of Students

The Dean of Students coordinates all the activities of the department and represents the department in the University Senate and other organs of the University.

How We Support You

Services Offered

A range of services designed to support students throughout their university experience.

Student Counselling

Individual and group student counselling.

Student Leadership

Overseeing the University Students Association.

Clubs & Associations

Registration of student clubs and associations.

Career Guidance

Career advice and guidance for students.

Public Educative Lectures

Public lectures that provide educational information.

Sports & Games

Coordination of sports, games and recreation activities.

Student Financial Aid

Student financial aid support and related services.

HELB Partnership

Partnership with the Higher Education Loans Board.

First-Year Orientation

Orientation programmes for first-year students.

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Partnership with other University departments.

Our Purpose

Our Mandate

We work to create an enabling university environment where students can pursue academic goals, develop their abilities, participate in campus life and prepare for the challenges of adulthood.

The Student Experience Matters

To develop, nurture and promote an enabling environment that supports and enhances both the academic pursuits and other development processes of students.
To offer services catering for the general welfare of students.
To develop and implement programmes and activities that assist students to develop their physical, psychological, social, spiritual and leadership capabilities.
To liaise with other University Departments to ensure that each and every student achieves their full potential and is prepared for the challenges of adulthood.
To serve as an advocate for students by assuring that students' interests are served in strategic aspects of University operations.
To develop a community life by designing programmes and activities that nurture and encourage a strong sense of belonging among students, staff and the surrounding community.
To promote and expand knowledge about the characteristics of students and the factors that affect their growth and success, and advise the rest of the University fraternity on the same as deemed necessary for the welfare of students.

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