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  • info@chuka.ac.ke

Prof S.K. Wambugu, Dean FHSS

Dear First year students,

Welcome to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences!

I am more than delighted to join the rest of the Chuka University family in welcoming you to Chuka University, the only prophetic university. As a faculty, we are proud to have you here and through this forum, I officially receive you as students in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. I recognize how proud you are of your achievements and how hopeful you are for the future. I also take cognizance of the many concerns – large and small- you may be harboring as you join Chuka University. Some of these concerns include inter alia:- Did I make the right choice? Could KUCCPS have made an admission mistake? Or am I joining the right academic community? Let me assure you that each and every one of you is at Chuka University because you deserve to be and more importantly you can bring something new and exciting to this huge and diverse academic community.

I also take cognizance of the fact that online orientation, registration and familiarizing yourselves with various facilities and amenities available for you at Chuka University is not a walk in the park. However, I urge you to take this online orientation very seriously so as to know Chuka University very well.

Words of Congratulations

Allow me to also take this opportunity to congratulate you for your exemplary performance in the KCSE examinations that enabled you to join this prophetic university. This month all the newly admitted 1st year students will start their academic journey, a journey that initially may look long but I want to assure you that it will end sooner than later. Be optimistic and look forward to successfully completing the course that you have been admitted to.

Respect for All

The FHSS is a faculty where all people regardless of their social and academic status are respected. The faculty also cherishes hard work. In addition, freedom and responsibility is expected from each and every one of us. The faculty is guided by the principle of zero tolerance to discrimination either on the basis of religion or cultural beliefs. In the FHSS we are each other’s keeper and we care for the well-being of others, immaterial of whether they are fellow students, members of staff, visitors or other stakeholders.

University’s and Faculty’s Mission  

The University’s mission is to provide access, generate, preserve and share knowledge for quality, effective and ethical leadership in higher education, training, research and outreach through nurturing an intellectual culture that integrates theory with practice, innovation and entrepreneurship. The faculty and the university at large therefore believes in holistic education. This holistic education includes Philosophy and ethics. It is important to note that the philosophy section is domiciled within the faculty in the department of Humanities. Most of the degree programs you will be enrolled in include a strong foundation in philosophy. By studying philosophy, you will learn how to critically reason, how to logically engage in a consistent argument and answer the deep question of how you should live.

Faculty Members as Mentors

You will find many wonderful mentors in our faculty members. Faculty members in the FHSS are leaders in their fields of study. They are also excellent teachers and mentors. As you begin this very important journey in your academic life, I hope you will seek out these dedicated scholars who will help you lay a firm foundation for academic success and good decision making. Faculty members are the most valuable resource available to you at the University.

Expanding your Intellectual Horizons and Opportunities

Of all the important messages I can pass to you on this auspicious occasion, I passionately urge you to stretch your intellectual horizons and push yourselves beyond your comfort zones. There are many opportunities to do this both within and without campus. Engaging in sports, clubs, research opportunities, students’ enterprises and community service projects among others are opportunities available to you. This breadth and length of opportunity is one of the hallmarks of a chuka education and one that I sincerely hope you will take full advantage of. In a nutshell, I can say that you have come and joined a faculty which is extraordinarily rich in opportunities.

Students’ Responsibilities

In order to excel at the university, you as a student has responsibilities. These responsibilities begin with responsibility for the well-being of the university. You will be expected to uphold the good name and reputation of Chuka University at all times and in all places. You should lead from the front by exhibiting good behavior while within and without the university. In order to fully benefit from the holistic education offered at Chuka University, you need to see yourself as a salient stakeholder in the whole process of learning. You need to study hard: attend all lectures and cooperate with your lecturers in their endeavors to mentor and impart new knowledge into you. Be explorers – use the library and the available e-learning resources and participate actively in all the learning activities in the faculty and the university at large. You have to be very sincere and honest in your academic work. Treat your lecturers, fellow students, mentors, administrative staff and even visitors with utmost courtesy and respect.

The faculty expects you to be exemplary achievers, trend setters and trail blazers in whatever endeavors you undertake during your stay here at the university. The faculty expects you to participate very actively in club activities and professional associations. Clubs such as Economic Students’ Association, Media Students’ Association, Geography Club, Linguistic Students Association and ACCA among others will provide you with unique opportunities to acquire leadership and personal skills and knowledge which you cannot get in formal settings.

Final Welcoming Remarks

As I made my final remarks, I want to let you know that a lot of orientation materials have been posted in the university website and other documents such as the students’ information handbook. Take time to keenly read the handbook for it contains the A to Z of what is expected of you as a good student of Chuka University. Chairpersons of Departments have also posted materials on the job prospects available to you if you pursue a certain University Course/degree.

Finally, it is my honor and pleasure, on behalf of the FHSS, lecturers, staff, and continuing students to officially recognize you as a student in the FHSS. Feel welcome and I wish you a nice and fulfilling intellectual journey.

Thank you and God bless you all.

Prof. Stephen K. Wambugu, PhD

Dean, FHSS.

Email: Stephen.wambugu@chuka.ac.ke