EGERTON
P.O Box 536-20115
Egerton Kenya
UNIVERSITY
Tel: +254-51-2217802
E-mail: dos@egerton.ac.ke
Office of the Dean of Students
3rd September, 2021
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS FOR THE 2021/2022 ACADEMIC YEAR
REGISTRATION: Registering of first year students will be from Monday 30th August, 2021.
ORIENTATION: Starts on Tuesday 7th – Monday 13th September, 2021 at the Science Complex (Njoro Campus & EU for NTCC).
The Orientation programme is an important and compulsory exercise for all new students. Its main purpose is to equip and prepare new students with skills and knowledge necessary for negotiating and adjusting in a new environment. During this period, key members of the University will address the new students.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Tuesday 7th September, 2021: M.C. – L. Langat/M. Gichui/Matata Muthoka Assisted by D. Makau & N. Chute
TIME |
OFFICE ADDRESSING |
NAME |
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9.00a.m – 9.45a.m. |
Dean of Students |
Prof. D. Odero-Wanga |
|
9.45a.m. – 10.05a.m. |
Chaplaincy |
Rev. Dr. S. Nduati |
|
10.05a.m. – 10.35a.m. |
Counseling |
L. Lang’at/A. Kamau |
|
10.35a.m. – 10.55a.m. |
Student Leadership Dev. Programme |
Rose Chumba |
|
10.55a.m – 11.20a.m. |
Games & Sports |
Ms. S. Jemutai/S. Mungai |
|
11.20a.m- 11.40a.m. |
Transport Officer |
Mr. C. Abanga |
|
11.40a.m. –12.00a.m |
Director, Planning and Development |
Dr. E. Mbuthia |
|
12.00a.m. – 12.20a.m |
Directorate of Marketing & Resource Mobilization |
Prof. P. Kimurto |
|
12.20a.m. – 1.00p.m. |
Egerton University Students’ Association ( EUSA) |
Mr. Dennis Makau |
|
1.00p.m. – 2.00 p.m |
L U N C H B R E A K |
|
|
2.00p.m. – 2.15p.m. |
Chief Security Officer |
Mr. B. Githaka/Nzomo |
|
2.15p.m - 2.30p.m. |
Director, Quality Assurance |
Dr. P. Wambugu |
|
2.30p.m – 3.00p.m. |
Director Board of Undergraduate Studies |
Dr. Geoffrey Ong’ondo |
|
3.30p.m. – 4.00p.m. |
Director, Institute of Women, Gender & Devpt. Studies |
Prof. R. Odhiambo |
|
7.00p.m. – 9.00p.m. |
EVENING ACTIVITIES |
Peers/Chaplaincy Fellows |
Wednesday 8th September, 2021: M.C. – T. Kucher/C.Lelo/A. Kamau Asst. by Sandra & S. Kimtai
|
8.00a.m. – 9.00a.m. |
HIV and AIDS, Reproductive Health |
Dr. S. Nyamweya |
|
9.00a.m. – 9.30a.m. |
Integrity Promotion Committee |
Mr. S. M. Kariuki |
|
9.30a.m. – 10.00a.m. |
Director, School of Distance Learning |
Prof. F. Keraro |
|
10.00a.m. – 10.30a.m. |
Director, University Welfare Services |
Fr. Dr. Gerrishon Kuria |
|
10.30a.m. – 11.30 p.m. |
Director, International Linkages & Career Services |
Prof. C. M’erimba |
|
11.30a.m. – 12.30a.m. |
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances |
Mr. B. Githaka/Nzomo |
|
12.30 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. |
L U N C H B R E A K |
|
|
2.00p.m. – 3.00p.m. |
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) |
HELB Team |
|
3.00p.m. – 3.30p.m. |
Personal Finance Management |
KCB Manager, Egerton |
|
3.30p.m. – 4.00p.m. |
National Cohesion & National Values Committee |
Dr. D. Nyakwaka |
|
7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. |
EVENING ACTIVITIES |
Peers/Chaplaincy Fellows |
Thursday 9th September, 2021: M.C. –R. Chumba/ I. Kigen/ S. Mungai - Assisted by Ekwam & Sharon
|
TIME |
OFFICE ADDRESSING |
NAME |
|
8.00a.m. – 8.30a.m. |
University Librarian |
Ms. Janegrace Kinyanjui |
|
8.30a.m. – 9.00a.m. |
Director, Examinations & Timetabling |
Prof. G. Obwoyere |
|
9.00a.m. – 10.00a.m |
ICT Manager |
Dr. P. Fedha |
|
10.00a.m. – 11.00a.m |
Finance Officer |
Mr. M. Ouma |
|
11.00p.m. – 12.00a.m. |
Registrar Academic Affairs |
Prof. M. Saidi |
|
12.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m |
L U N C H B R E A K |
|
|
2.00 p.m. Deans’ to pick their students from the Orientation Venue to their respective Faculties. |
Dean, Faculty of Science |
Dr. M.N. Gichuki |
|
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture |
Prof. P. Mshenga |
|
|
Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences |
Dr. B. Lishenga |
|
|
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
Dr. H. Murenga |
|
|
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology |
Prof. J. Onyando |
|
|
Dean, Faculty of Education and Community Studies |
Prof. J. Wamutitu |
|
|
Dean, Faculty of Environment and Resource Development |
Prof. W. Muturi |
|
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Dean, Veterinary Medicine & Surgery |
Dr. J. Mburu |
|
|
Director, Institute of Women, Gender & Development Studies |
Prof. R. Odhiambo |
|
|
Dean, Faculty of Law |
Dr. Ruth Aura |
|
| Dean, Faculty of Commerce | Dr. Henry Kombo | |
|
7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. |
EVENING ACTIVITIES |
Peers/Chaplaincy Fellows |
Friday 10th September, 2021: - M.C. – T. Wekesa/J.Ombura /J. Soy - Assisted by Ekwan & D. Odero
|
8.00a.m. – 8.30a.m. |
Chief Medical Officer |
Dr. G.K. Wahome |
|
8.30a.m. – 10.00a.m. |
Anti-Radicalization |
Dr. H. Wario & Team |
|
10.00p.m.– 1.00p.m. |
Counseling (Men to Men and Women to Women Talk) |
L. Lang’at/Ann Kamau |
|
1.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. |
L U N C H B R E A K |
|
|
2.00p.m – 4.00p.m. |
Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Substances |
Dr. L. Nyagaya/A. Kamau |
|
7.00 p.m. – 9.00 pm |
EVENING ACTIVITIES |
Peer counselors/ Chaplaincy Fellows |
Saturday 11th September, 2021: – M.C. - P. Mwanzia/ H. Osundwa /- Assisted by D. Ndung’u
|
9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. |
Games & Sports – at the Sports Pavilion |
Susan Jemutai/ S. Mungai |
|
7.00 p.m. – 9.00 pm |
EVENING ACTIVITIES |
Peer counselors/ Chaplaincy Fellows |
Sunday 12th September, 2021: – SCIENCE COMPLEX
|
9.00a.m – 12.00p.m. |
Inter-Denominational Service |
Rev. Dr. Samwel K. Nduati – University Chaplain |
Monday 13th September. 2021: – VICE CHANCELLOR’S ADDRESS M.C. Dr. Lilian Nyagaya
|
8.00a.m – 12.00a.m. |
Library Tour |
Janegrace Kinyanjui |
|
2.00p.m – 4.00p.m |
Vice-Chancellor’s Address |
Prof. Isaac Kibwage |
