CHUKA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF HUMANITY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE HOLDS ACADEMIC ADVISORY AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

By Brenda Mukami

Chuka University Students during the Student Academic Advisory Forum held yesterday, pavilion graounds. Photo| Dennis Elvis

On 17th February, Chuka University Faculty of Humanities and  Social Sciences held a Student Advisory and Mentorship Program, which aimed to strengthen academic excellence and student success at the University Pavilion.

The forum was officially opened by Deputy Vice Chancellor   Prof. Jonah Nyaga Kindiki (Administration, Finance, Planning, and Development), which attracted both students and lecturers from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Prof. Kindiki emphasized a holistic approach to education as the foundation of academic excellence. He noted that early identification and intervention in any  student's point of weakness  is key to success, adding that academic growth must be strengthened through proper guidance and the removal of systematic barriers to completion. He underscored that student success is a shared responsibility among learners, lecturers and administrators.

Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof Kyalo Wa Ngula, during the Student Academic Advisory Forum held in Chuka University Pavilion Grounds on 17th February, 2026. Photo| Dennis Elvis

Prof. Kyalo Wa Ngula, Dean Of the faculty of Humanities And Social sciences, addressed concerns about missing marks, supplementary exams , and poor class attendance, urging students to take responsibility for their studies. The Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof .Gilbert Mbaka Nduru ( Academic ,research and student affairs), welcomed participants and encouraged them to recognize their core purpose in pursuing academic excellence. Students were advised to know themselves, understand their source and destination, define their purpose, plan to study effectively, and manage time wisely.

 Dr. Francis Gacheru, Assistant dean of students, cautioned students against writing unauthorized memos and advised them to follow the proper communication channel to address their issues. Dr Gacheru  also highlighted student welfare, including sports, spirituality, mentorship, creativity, and mental health support. Dr. Monica advised student that if they are unable to seat for their end of semester exam they should defer and  not to register for special exam because it's not allowed .

Mr. Jackson Gikunda coordinated guidance on student attachment, outlining legal provisions under Act 237 which should take 8–13 week duration, insurance requirements  from  insurance companies such as Britam, logbook documentation during the attachment period, confidentiality, professional conduct and the importance of maintaining contact with the university and fellow students around your area of attachment.

Heads of Department in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences during the Student Academic Advisory Forum in Chuka University. Photo|Dennis Elvis

Faculty representative Glen Ouma, reiterated that every comrade must graduate, calling for the elimination of delayed results and supplementary setbacks to ensure timely completion of studies, as the forum concluded with renewed commitment to academic excellence .