STUDENT
SERVICES OVERVIEW
As an educational institution of the Methodist Church,
the College recognizes the importance of human development.
The Student Support Services play an integral role in
the total development of the students of the Excelsior
Community College. This is intended to enhance the overall
performance of the students.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
- Welfare / Financial Assistance
- Job Placement
- Social Outreach
- Counselling
- Leadership Seminars
- Professional Development
- Motivational Talks
- Work Seminars
- General Assemblies
- Career Fair
- Sports
- Emergency Medical Services
- Students’ Union
- Business Practice
- Alumni Relations
- Cultural Concerts
- Clubs & Societies
STUDENT SERVICES SUPPORT STAFF
- Vice Principal, Student Affairs
- Guidance Officers – Male & Female
- Job Placement Officer
- Social Outreach Officer
- Chaplain
- Sports Director
- College Nurse
- Business Practice Coordinator
STUDENTS’
UNION
The Students’ Union is very active in assisting
in the organizing of student activities, promoting
community life in the College and representing the
interests of all registered students. The executive
members of the Students’ Union is elected annually
by the student body.
WELFARE/FINANCIAL
SERVICES
-
Scholarships
- Assistance with lunch and/or transportation
- Payment plan for school fees
- Assistance in finding boarding
- Uniform assistance
COUNSELING
- Peer Counselling
- Group Counselling
- Family Counselling
- Personal & Career Counselling
JOB PLACEMENT
- Advertising jobs on College Notice Board
- Arranging on/off campus job interviews
- Organizing workshops / seminars
- Career guidance
- Part –time / weekend / holiday jobs
- Development of professional ethics and practices
- Providing opportunities to explore possible careers
- Establishing positive work habits and attitudes
- Establishing a clear connection between education
and work
- International internship
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
- Verification of new students’ medical reports
- Planning of health fairs
- Treating minor cuts, bruises, pain & strains
- Providing information and making referrals to other
health professionals and institutions
- Nurse’s Station to recuperate from minor illnesses
SOCIAL OUTREACH
This program is a part of the academic requirement
for students pursuing full time professional courses
in the College. Students are required to do voluntary
service of specified hours in a non-profit organization,
under the supervision of someone within the organization.
Specified times are set for General Assemblies where
emphasis is placed on the following:
- Human relations and professional development
- Motivational talks
- General current college information
- Meditation and spiritual growth
- The Principal’s Hour
BUSINESS PRACTICE
Students are timetabled to:
- Form a legal company
- Appoint officers to the company
- Conduct this business on/off campus
- At the end of the semester produce a report, including
financial statements, on the operations of the business.
CULTURAL CONCERTS
- The Performing Arts Department plans regular lunch
hour and talent search concerts
- Famous local artistes perform at lunch hour concerts
- Students’ Union Talent Search Concerts
- Gospel concerts planned by UCCF
SPORTS
- Organizing Sports Day and other sporting activities
- Placing students in College Houses
- Coaching students and participating in inter-collegiate
competitions in sports such as:
- Football
- Netball
- Track & Field
- Basketball
- Volleyball
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