NUST CONDUCTS A STUDENT LEADERS WORKSHOP

NUST

The National University of Science & Technology in collaboration with corporate 24 held a Student leaders Workshop at Rainbow Hotel in January. The workshop had an enthusiastic attendance by over 40 students from the National University of Science & Technology as well Student leaders from other Universities such as Chinhoyi University of Technology and University of Zimbabwe.

The purpose of the workshop was to develop leadership skills among student leaders as well as orienting the newly elected Student Representative Council. Among the topics discussed were Developing your leadership Capacity building, Personal leadership, effective communication Giving effective feedback and Resolving conflict only to mention a few.

This was a commendable move in the right direction as students got a chance to participate in the running of affairs of the institution as well as contribute meaningfully to the development of the institution.

Among the invited guest was the Chinhoyi University of Technology Dean of Students Mr. Gordon Dzoro. Mr Dzoro applauded the development that NUST had made and encouraged that workshops of this nature should continue.

Mr Dzoro spoke at length about quality assurance and how they have managed to do so at CUT. He share extensively ideas on how to improve communication between the students and the administration and how it was vital in maintaining quality assurance.

The newly appointed Dean of students at NUST Dr Kamusoko was also introduced given a chance to speak “Students Affairs fundamentally exists to assist the University to achieve its mandate through promoting the welfare of students; i.e physically, psychologically, spiritually and socially. Through its various, sections, Student Affairs facilitates the learning and development of students outside the lecture room. Students are imparted with skills which promote affective outcomes such as leadership, self-actualization, self awareness, citizenship, tolerance, self-direction, honesty, and social responsibility,”Dr Kamusoko said.

This was a starting point for most students. This exciting workshop engaged students to find the most innovative solutions to solve student’s prioritized concerns. It gave the Student leaders an opportunity to engage in exciting discussions with the members of staff. 

The goal for the workshop was to equip students with successful leadership skills and to maintain quality assurance.