The first ever class representatives workshop
Maseno university class representatives had an opportunity
to lick knowledge in a workshop organized by the Counseling department in
conjunction with the office of the Students welfare services, SWS.
The event which was held in Trinity Fellowship on 20th
June was graced by the university counselors, the director of SWS with his
personal assistance and the university legal officer.
Speaking to the over 60 student leaders, Rispah Ochola, one
of the university counselors, said this was the first ever event for the class
representatives and was focused on polishing leadership skills.
“This is an event organized to help open a platform to grow
leadership in students”, said Rispah.
The student leaders took solomonic tips home in various
topics ranging from law and class leadership, university structure and leaders,
time management, exam and academics and conflict management.
The topics were merged to cultivate team spirit, enhance
leadership capabilities and implore skills relevant to achieving efficiency in
class leadership.
On time management,
counselor Lucy Ngutiku advised the student leaders using a 10 commandment rule
where she gave the mistakes people make when managing their time.
Some of the mistakes outlined were failure to keep a-to-do list,
not setting personal goals, procrastination, failure to prioritize and management
of distractions among others.
“It is interesting that some students use the shtuka method and do not plan”, said
counselor Lucy a word that cracked the ribs of many.
Elizabeth Ayoo the university legal officer tackled a topic
on law and leadership revealing the upcoming Congress in the student leadership
system which will act as a Student organization Maseno University, SOMU watchdog.
Ms. Ayoo said that the Congress will be composed of a
representative from SDA, CU, YCA and any other religious group, two representatives
from each faculty and residential halls representative.
The Legal officer also stressed that the government had
adopted a policy where university admission will not be pegged to the number
halls of residence. This was in response to why the university was admitting a
high number of first years on September.
“The university is expected by the government to have a
population of 17,000 students in 2017”, said Erick Nyambetha the director SWS during
his speech. He also added that the population had doubled within the two years
he had been serving in the office.
Counselor Rispah covered a topic on Conflict management and advised students against locking hatred in
their hearts but instead find a solution in a peaceful way. She also
appreciated that conflicts are natural as they occur due to the diversity and
different tastes people have in life.
By Benson Gitau
bensongitau9@gmail.com
bensongitau9@gmail.com
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| Benson Gitau, Equator News reporter |
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