DATES: Saturday, 2 February, Monday, 4 February & Tuesday, 5 February 2013

	From the Office of the Dean of Students
	Congratulations on your admissions and welcome to the Polytechnic Family. Your
	career success is ultimately in your hands. Make use of your academic experience
	and build your future career with the Polytechnic of Namibia - your educational
	gateway to realize your full potential.
	New Student Orientation 2013 Schedule
	Student orientation is compulsory for all new students.
	Day 1: 2 Feb 2013 | Day 2: 4 Feb 2013 | Day 3: 5 Feb 2013

	DAY 1: SATURDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2013
	TIME: 08:00
	VENUE: AUDITORIUM 1, 2, 3, AUDITORIUM SOUTH & NORTH, G69
	Director of Ceremonies: Mrs Alta Mcnally – Student Counsellor & HIV/AIDS Coordinator
			08:00 - 08:30
			Welcome, Prof Tjama Tjivikua, Rector
			This is the first step in your orientation process.
			Prof Tjama Tjivikua welcomes all freshers, transfer
			and international students to the Polytechnic family.
			The academic expectations are clearly rolled out for
			you.
	08:30 - 09:00
	Academic Life: From a learner to a student and from a student to a scholar
	Dr. Andrew Niikondo, Vice Rector: Academic Affairs & Research.
	The Vice-Rector: Academic Affairs & Research is responsible for all matters related to your academic performance.
	09:00- 10:00
	Office of the Dean of Students: Ms. Frieda Shimbuli, Dean of Students
	Student Services includes: Health Services, Social Welfare Services, Student Counselling and HIV/AIDS Coordination, Job Placement Services, Accommodation, , Sport and Culture Hostel and Kitchen Services.
	10:00- 10:30
	Computer Services: Mr Laurent Evrard: Director: Computer Services
	New students will be exposed to ICT facilities and how ICT in general can enable them.
	10:30 - 11:00 BREAK
	11:00 - 12:00
	Office of the Registrar: Mr Corneels Jafta: Registrar
	The Registrar will disseminate information on the registration process and the functions of the Office of the Registrar.
	12:00 - 12:30
	Centre for Teaching and Learning: Dr Michael Tjivikua, Director: Centre for Teaching & Learning (CTL)
	The presentation will focus on what the role of the Centre for Teaching and Learning is as well as the programmes and projects that are available at CTL.
	12:30 - 13:00
	E-Learning: Mr Maurice Nkusi, Head: Instructional Technology
	Technology integration in teaching, learning and assessment is being implemented in institutions of higher learning for some times now all over the World. In this presentation, students will be introduced to technology that is used at the Polytechnic of Namibia to enhance students learning experience. Students will learn different techniques to access and process a variety of information related to their courses. They will be shown tools that should help them to enhance their writing, reading and research skills. They will be shown how to access Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used at Polytechnic of Namibia and how to maintain their accounts.
	13:00 - 14:30 : LUNCH
	14:30 - 15:00
	Study Skills: Mr. Jotam Muuondjo, Project Officer: Centre of Training & Learning
	The Study Skills presentation will look at the skills of studying at a tertiary institution and will provide the students with information on where to go for assistance in terms of studying, exam preparation.
	15:00 – 15:30
	Early Alert Program Academic Advisors:
	Ms Jemima Mungenga, School of Humanities
	Dr. Comfort Oyedocun, School of Health and Applied Science
	Ms. Eunah Chelezo, School of Engineering
	The Early Alert Programme (EAP) is aimed at reducing the drop-out rate of students at the institution. Its focus is to place the student at the core of its activities and is committed to creating a learning environment in which students feel supported, connected to the campus community and prepared to function optimally in society.
	15:30 – 16:00
	Library Services: Ms Judy Grobler , Chief Librarian
	The Chief Librarian will introduce Library Services offered. These services include: access to e-journals & e-books, internet access, computer access, study facilities, research assistance, etc.
	17:00 – 22:00 ( Venue: Western SuburbsSwimming Pool )
	New Student Orientation BBQ & Outdoor Giant Games (Chess, Checkers & Tic-Tac-Toe)
	At the end of the 1 st day of the New Student Orientation programme, the Students' Representative Council (SRC) welcomes all students to the Polytechnic with the Polytechnic tradition- the big BBQ feast. The social event provides new students with the opportunity to meet and socialize with student leaders.

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	DAY 2: MONDAY, 4 FEBRUARY 2013
	TIME: 08:00
	VENUE: AUDITORIUM 1, 2, 3, SOUTH & NORTH, G69
	Director of Ceremonies: : Mrs Alta Mcnally, – Student Counsellor & HIV/AIDS Coordinator
	08:00 - 08:30
	Alcohol & substance abuse
	Ms Rene Adams, Programme Manager: Substance Abuse, Ministry of Health and Social Services
	The presentation aim at raising awareness on alcohol and substance abuse.
	08:30 - 09:00
	Office of the Bursar: Ms Mamijoo Tjejamba, Bursar
	The process includes payment of bills and settlement of outstanding student debt.
	09:00- 09:30
	Auxiliary Services: Mr. Calicious Nawa, Assistant Bursar
	The Assistant Bursar: Auxiliary Services will provide information pertaining to safety and security on campus.
	09:30 – 10:00
	The role of students in resources and waste management on campus
	Mr. Lameck Mwewa, Dean: School of Natural Resources & Tourism
	The role of student’s in resource and waste management on Campus.
	10:00 – 10:30: BREAK
	10:30 – 11:00
	Department of Planning and International Relations (PIR)
	Ms Neavera Olivier, Director
	The presentation will focus of the department of Planning and International Relations contribution to the development of the Polytechnic as an international polytechnic of sciences and technology through informed and efficient planning and global partnerships.
	11:00 - 11:30
	Namibian Business Innovation Centre (NBIC)
	Ms Bernice Karuhumba, Manager: Entrepreneurship & Incubation
	The new students will be informed about the programmes of the Namibian Business Innovation Centre (NBIC).
	11:30 - 12:00
	Centre for Open & Life-Long Learning (COLL)
	Dr Delvaline Mowes, Director
	The Centre for Open & Life-Long Learning (COLL) will do a presentation on what programmes and courses is available to all students and how you can access the Information.
	12:00 – 12:30
	Namibian-German Centre for Logistics (NGCL)
	Mr Albin Jacobs, Director
	The presentation will provide information on what NGCL does and their main responsibilities.
	12:30 - 14:00: LUNCH
	14:00 – 14:30
	Centre for Enterprise Development (CED)
	Ms Margaret Bennett, Director
	The presentation will focus on what the Centre for Enterprise Development’s responsibilities is as well as IT training and testing programmes available to the students.
	14:30 – 15:00
	Higher Education Quality:
	Ms Himmessora Kaimu,Quality Assurance : Manager
	New Students will be provided with information on what quality higher education is.
	15:00 – 16:00
	SRC Platform : Student Representative Council (SRC)
	The SRC session provide new students with the opportunity to meet student leaders of the Polytechnic and dissimilate information on the “Student Tool Box” which include the Polytechnic Act No. 33 of 1995, Polytechnic Statutes, Polytechnic Prospectus, Student Services Handbook, Academic Calendar, Activities Calendar, Student Development workshops, Polytechnic Website, Office of the Dean of Students web pages, the SRC Constitution and SRC Annual Activities.

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DAY 3: TUESDAY, 5 FEBRUARY 2013   TIME: 08:00   VENUE: Polytechnic Campus, AUDITORIUM 1, 2, 3, SOUTH & NORTH, G69, Room 207   Director of Ceremonies: Mrs Alta McNally, Student Cousellor & HIV/AIDS Coordinator     ACADEMIC PARALLELL SESSIONS 08:00 - 10:00 | Auditorium 1, Auditoria Building School of Management (SOM) Mr Kofi Boamah, Dean: School of Management Evalution: Ms Lizelle Miller, Social Worker & Sylas Mungoba, SRC: Vice-President The session provides new students with information about the School of Management such as the qualifications offered, duration and length of studies, pre- requisite as well as to courses offered as the expectations of the various departments within the School.   08:00 - 10:00 | | Room 207, Lecture Building School of Economics & Finance(SEF) M. Chris van Zyl, School of Economics & Finance Evalution: Ms Balbin Nestor, Office Administrator: Academic Support & Lydia Kakuti, SRC: Finance The session provides new students with information about the School of Economics & Finance such as the qualifications offered, duration and length of studies, pre- requisite as well as to courses offered as the expectations of the various departments within the School.   08:00 - 10:00 | | G69, Engineering Building School of Engineering,(SOE) Dr Zacchaeus Oyedokun, Dean: School of Engineering Evaluation: Mrs Alta McNally, Student Counsellor & HIV/AIDS Coordinator & Eben Kamatoto, SRC: President The session provides new students with information about the School of Engineering such as the qualifications offered, duration and length of studies, pre-requisite to courses as well as the expectations of the various departments within the School. .   08:00 - 10:00 | | Auditorium 2, Auditoria Building School of Information Technology (SIT) Evaluation: Mr Eugene Brown, Hostel Manager & Tangi Nepolo, SRC : Information & Publicity The session provides new students with information about the School of Information Technology such as the qualifications offered, duration and length of studies, pre- requisite to courses offered as well as the expectations of the various departments within the School.   08:00 - 10:00 | | Auditorium 3, Auditoria Building School of Humanities (SOH) Dr Sarala Krishnamurthy, Dean: School of Humanities Evaluation: Ms Martie Petersen , Nurse & Brisetha Hendricks, SRC: Gender, Health and Social Welfare The session provides new students with information about the School of Humanites such as the qualifications offered, duration and length of studies, pre- requisite as well as courses offered and the expectations of the various departments within the School. Further, special rules and regulations pertaining to the different departments in the school are also discussed. New students will get an opportunity to calrify their doubts with the Dean and Heads of departments who are present.   08:00 - 10:00 | |Auditorium North, Health Sciences Building School of Health and Applied Sciences (SHAS) Dr Sylvester Moyo, Dean: School of Health & Applied Sciences Evaluation: Mr Franklin Green, Officer: Accommodation, Sport & Culture & Kyllikkie Hamutumwa, SRC: Secretary-General The session provides new students with information about the School of Health and Applied Sciences such as the qualifications offered, duration and length of studies, pre- requisite to courses offered as well as the expectations of the various departments within the School.   08:00 - 10:00 | |Auditorium South, Health Sciences Building School of Natural Resources and Tourism (SNRT) Mr Lameck Mwewa, Dean: School of Natural Resources & Tourism Evaluation: Mr Michael Kisting , Job Placement Officer & Kristophina Shilongo, SRC: External Affairs The session provides new students with information about the School of Natural Resources and Tourism such asthe qualifications offered, duration and length of studies, pre-requisite to courses offered as well as the expectations of the various departments within the School.   10:00 – 11:00 POLYTECHNIC CAMPUS TOUR Remain in venues Student Representative Council (SRC) and House Committee Members (HC)   Library Tours Note: The Library Tours are scheduled according to schools within certain timeframes. Please meet a Library staff member in front of the Library within these scheduled times. All Library tours are scheduled for the month of February 2013.   11:00 - 11:30 School of Management (SOM) Sylas Mungoba, SRC: Vice-President Fedrika Msati, HC: Secretary   11:30 - 12:00 School of Management (SOM) Lydia Kakuti, SRC: Finance Erastus Shinene, HC: Finance   12:00 - 12:30 School of Economics & Finance (SEF) Brisetha Hendricks, SRC: Gender, Health & Social Welfare Panduleni Vaendwanawa, HC : Chairperson   12:30 - 13:00 School of Economics & Finance (SEF) Nakale Paulus, SRC: Internal Affairs Twapunikwa Ndikwetepo, HC: Chairperson Ladies Residence   13:00 - 13:30 School of Economics & Finance (SEF) Helena Nashilongo, SRC: Academic Affairs Loide Nkandi, HC: Gender & Social Welfare   13:30 – 14:00 School of Natural Resources & Tourism (SNRT) Kristophina Shilongo, SRC: External Affairs Desery Haimbodi, HC: Accommodation & Maintenance   14:30 - 15:00 School of Health & Applied Sciences Kyllikkie Hamutumwa, SRC: Secretary-General Shekunjenge Nendongo, HC: Sport & Recreation   15:00 - 15:30 School of Engineering Eben Kamatot, SRC: President   15:30 - 16:00 School of Engineering Salomo Andreas, SRC: Sports & Recreation   16:00 - 16:30 School of Information and Technology Johanna Kapapero, SRC: Culture & Development Shiwayu Nestor, HC: Chairperson Men’s Residence   16:30 - 17:00 School of Humanities Batsirai Chikadaya, HC: Law & Order