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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