Student Support Services Annual Plan 2

3 2015/16 APP SSS Framework and Manual Academic Plenary Session Stakeholder’s concerns / college experiences Student’s workshops

Pre- Entry Hands on support to student is critical Proper career advice based on the results of the diagnostic tests Standardised process of providing career advice by trained personnel Selection tests to be provided previous year…from September… Early registration to alleviate pressure beginning of the year Efficient registration process and plan in place 4

Pre-Entry: Financial Aid Critical to providing access and improving academic performance of students Monitor adherence to the bursary schedule Ensure transparent and effective communication on bursary administration processes Verification of addresses for student beneficiaries Adherence to student attendance policy in administering allowances 5 Poor administrative processes Inadequate funding

Academic support strategies 6

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Academic support programmes offered in colleges 8

Common problematic subjects 9

Student leadership SRC is an integral part of student life and a critical cooperative governance partner in a college SRC members take responsibilities that enhance student life on campuses. This means that the SRC members are empowered to invest in people and communities SRC guided by constitution, each college should have an up to date constitution in place SRC orientation programme on college processes, role, participation in governance structures and leadership theories/ conflict management 10

Exit Support Work readiness programmes in place Programmes to promote entrepreneurship Adequate support to enable articulation into HEI Dedicate unit to facilitate work placement (during and after college) Correct marketing of programmes to employers is crucial Providing up-to-date information about employment opportunities on campus notice boards or in the resource centre Linking students directly with employers 11

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