University 10th Students’ Council Assumes Office
The elections of the 10th Students’ Council was concluded on 1st April 2023. The process which took over one month to complete began with the appointments of the Returning Officer (RO) and her Deputies by the Vice-Chancellor on 24th February, 2023. Subsequently the Returning Officer and Dean of Students’ recruited a total of 16 members of the Students’ Electoral Commission (SEC). As a team, the Students’ Electoral Commission comprising the appointed final year students, the Returning Officer and the Dean of Students’ delivered seamless online election culminating in the election of the following as members of the 10th students’ council:
George Kipruto
Chairman
Grace C. Wanjiru Ichoho
Vice Chairperson
Paul Matsiko
Secretary General
Sau Halinishi Suleiman
Treasurer
Maureen Auma
Special Member; Postgraduate Studies and International Students.
Elvis Kipkorir Barseen
Special Member; 6.Entertainment Sports & Games
Victor Arati
Special Member; Students with Disability
Students’ Council Appointees
In compliance with the UESO constitution, the Students’ Council appointed the following to the positions indicated;
Faith Syombua Mbuvi
Chief Editor
Meshack Mogeni
Chief Technician
Induction
The office of the Dean of Students’ organized an induction for the members of the 10th Students’ council at Hotel Kunste Nakuru from 2nd – 6th May, 2023. The training was officially opened by the Vice Chancellor on 4th May, 2023 and graced by members of the University Management Board. Some of the topics/ areas covered during the training include the following:
- Policy Process at the University, Student’ Leadership & Challenges
- Leadership & Religion
- Building Effective Leadership Skills, Teams and Academic work
- Leadership, Games and Sports
- UoE Wardenship, Policy, Hostel procedures, rules and regulations
- Catering Services
- Mental Health, Stress Management & Conflict Resolution
- ICT Procedures in Student Management
- Management of Clubs & Societies
- Improving Modern Campus Security
- The Role of Students’ Council in University Management; Issues and Challenges
- University Policies/Procedures Relating to Academic programmes & examinations
- University Administrative Structure & Governance
- Financial Procedures in the University and Management of Students Finances
- Planning, Partnership, Research & Innovations
- Office Management & Record keeping
- Effective academic & Welfare Service delivery through planning & efficient utilization of Resources
During the induction, the Students’ Council developed a budget for their activities in the 2023/2024 financial/academic year.
We wish the 10th Students’ Council all the best in their tenure of office.