September Intake 2024 Orientation

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS AND LEARNING TO E-LEARN SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 COHORT

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DAY ONE: MONDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER, 2024
REPORTING AND REGISTRATION
TIME	ACTIVITY	PLATFORM & FACILITATOR	RAPPORTEUR
9:00 am – 9:10 am	Introductions Academic Registrar Dr Catherine Kagucia	Zoom Online Dr Julius Keter/ Prof. Violet Opata	Ms Lillian Mbonari
9:10 am - 10:00 am	Welcome Remarks DVC (Academic Affairs) Prof. Caroline Omulando DVC (Planning & Infrastructure) Prof. Christopher Chepken Director ICT Dr Jared Ongaro


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10:10 am - 12:00 pm	Online Admission and Registration ICT, Admissions and Finance	Student Portal Ms Rachel Kinyua	Ms Catherine Muma
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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Troubleshooting Session	Zoom Online Admissions & ICT	Mr Ezra Atuti

DAY TWO: TUESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER, 2024
PROGRAMMES/SCHOOLS SPECIFIC MEETINGS
TIME	ACTIVITY	PLATFORM & FACILITATOR	RAPPORTEUR
9:00 am - 9:40 am	Academic Advising and Programme Specific Information Prof. V. Opata	Zoom Online	Ms Lillian Mbonari
9:40 am - 10:20 am	Learner’s Responsibilities & Academic Integrity	Zoom Online Prof. Nyonje
10:20 am - 10:30 am	Question and Answer All Staff & Faculty
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10:40 am - 12:30 pm	Students to attend sessions in their respective schools/programmes
	School of Business & Economics
	Bachelor of Business & Entrepreneurship Dr Stanley Kavale Dr Kefa Chepkwony Bachelor of Economics & Statistics Dr James Onyango Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership & Accountability Dr Jane sang Dr Laura Mamuli	Zoom Breakout Rooms	Dr Kavale
	School of Science & Technology
	Bachelor of Data Science Dr Beth Kiratu Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics Dr Laura Mamuli Dr Irine Sitawa	Zoom Breakout Rooms	Dr Sitawa
	School of Education
	Bachelor of Technology Education Dr Eng Kiprono Letting Prof. Benjamin Wambua Dr Titus Murgor Mr Philip Musi Prof. Josphat Mwasiagi Dr Julius Keter Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Design & Technology Prof. Violet Opata	Zoom Breakout Rooms	Dr Titus Murgor

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTING SESSIONS
TIME	ACTIVITY	PLATFORM & FACILITATOR	RAPPORTEUR
9:00 am – 10:00 am	Introduction to Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)	Zoom Online ICT & Examinations	Ms Mercy Chelangat
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10:10 am – 12:30 pm	Course Registration ICT & Examination Department
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Troubleshooting Practicum ICT & Admissions			Mr Ezra Atuti

DAY FOUR: THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2024
DIGITAL SKILLS
TIME	ACTIVITY		PLATFORM & FACILITATOR	RAPPORTEUR
9:00 am – 10:30 am	Training of students on digital skills for online learning ICT	Zoom Online Ms Mercy Chelangat	Mr Kevin Korir
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11:00 am – 12:30 pm	e-Library Orientation University Librarian Isaac Okiyai
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Troubleshooting ICT & Admissions			Zoom Online Mr John Mwarabu
DAY FIVE: FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2024
ORIENTATION AND HELB
TIME	ACTIVITY	PLATFORM & FACILITATOR		RAPPORTEUR
9:00 am - 10:30 am	HELB Matters HELB official	Zoom Online Dr Kagucia	Ms Lillian Mbonari
10:30 am – 10:45 am	Question & Answer Session Dr Catherine Kagucia
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11:00 am – 1:00 pm	Vice-Chancellor’s Address Prof. Elijah Omwenga	Zoom & Youtube Live Prof. Omulando	Ms Mercy Chelangat

DAY 6: MONDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER, 2024
COMMENCEMENT OF LESSONS
TIME	ACTIVITY		PLATFORM & FACILITATOR
08.00am – 6.00pm	Beginning of Lessons: Learning on the LMS (self-paced learning with guidance from course facilitators as per the timetable)		SOMAS (VLE) Respective lecturers
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Troubleshooting ICT & Admissions		Zoom Online ICT & Admissions

DAY 7: TUESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTING SESSIONS
TIME	ACTIVITY		PLATFORM & FACILITATOR
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm	Registration		Zoom Online ICT & Admissions
2:15 pm - 4: 00 pm	Troubleshooting for Freshers and Continuing Students (Student Portal, VLE & Library)
DAY 8: WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTING SESSIONS
TIME	ACTIVITY		PLATFORM & FACILITATOR
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm	Registration		Zoom Online ICT & Admissions
2:15 pm - 4: 00 pm	Troubleshooting for Freshers and Continuing Students (Student Portal, VLE & Library)
DAY 9: THURSDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTING SESSIONS
TIME	ACTIVITY		PLATFORM & FACILITATOR
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm	Registration		Zoom Online ICT & Admissions
2:15 pm - 4: 00 pm	Troubleshooting for Freshers and Continuing Students (Student Portal, VLE & Library)
DAY 10: FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTING SESSIONS
TIME	ACTIVITY		PLATFORM & FACILITATOR
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm	Registration		Zoom Online ICT & Admissions
2:15 pm - 4: 00 pm	Troubleshooting for Freshers and Continuing Students (Student Portal, VLE & Library)