STUDENTS ACADEMIC TRIPS
BVM IV ACADEMIC TRIP TO NATIONAL TROUT FARM, KIGANJO.
The BVM IV class of 73 students were taken for an academic trip to the National Trout Hatchery in Kiganjo, Nyeri County on 30th March 2022.
Trip objective: The main objective of the trip was for the students to receive firsthand information on how to manage and control fish diseases in a commercial rainbow trout enterprise (production chain) in relation to the following:-
- Biosecurity in aquaculture
- On-farm production and use of feed and feed ingredients
- Brood trout stock farming
- Running an efficient trout hatchery in a cold area
- Basics of efficient treatment of trout farm effluents
- Challenges of trout farming
- Prevention and control of trout diseases
- Fish products value addition.
MSc. FISH SCIENCE STUDENTS ACADEMIC TRIP TO CAVARINO FARM, NAROK COUNTY.
Seven MSc. Fish Science students were taken for an academic trip to Cavarino commercial farm, Narok North Sub-county, Narok County on 20th April 2022.
Trip objective: MSc. Fish Science students lack essential knowledge on how to breed, feed, raise fish under different production systems, collect diagnostic/research samples and manage fish diseases. The field trip was organized for the students to receive firsthand information and be able to:-
- Explain how biosafety and biosecurity in aquaculture can be used to manage fish
diseases in integrated fish farming
- Take and analyze physico-chemical parameters in a pond ecosystem
- Demonstrate how to brood fish stock efficiently in a warm area
- Outline on-farm production and use of feed and feed ingredients and other value-added
products, and how to minimize pollutants (mycotoxins) and waste products in
aquaculture
- Establish research links, gaps and site for MSc. thesis project(s)
MSc. FISH SCIENCE STUDENTS ACADEMIC TRIP TO CAVARINO FARM, NAROK COUNTY.
Student Life
The office of the Dean of Students was established in the early 70s and its primarily
concerned with students welfare from entry to
graduation.
The office has had several Deans of Students with the current one being
Dr.Fr. Wamugunda Wakimani D.Within the department there are also Assistant
Deans of Students, Counselors, Chaplains and other administrative staff.
The office of the Dean of Students has achieved alot since its inception, its
established and strengthened proffesional associations,it offers a balanced
spiritual environment for all religions to thrive, creates a conducive environment
for stundents and staff with disabilities as well as offer counselling services,it
also facilitates internship and employment opportunities for our students.
This office is situated at the main campus in Gandhi Wing (GW) on the ground
floor next to Taifa Hall. Tel: 318262. Ext: 28101
The office of the Dean of Students is concerned with student affairs to help
address the holistic growth, development and wellbeing of students in support
of the University’s vision, mission and objectives. The officers often work in
liaison with different University departments as well as with student leaders,
parents and maintain contact with outside agencies and the community to help
carry out the mandate of this office effectively and efficiently.
In 2014, the Office encouraged students’ positive involvement in internal
and external events and partnered with students in programmes planning and
facilitation, in order to enhance professional and personal well-being and nurture
the right values, strong social responsibility and responsible citizenship.
In this effort, the office facilitated ongoing progeammes that developed student
leadership skills, gave students an awareness of topical issues such as HIV/AIDS
, career guidance and counseling, often supporting student participation in
projects that encouraged innovativeness and creativity, including a positive
interaction with the community and the environment.
The office also addressed issues pertaining to students with special needs and
disseminated up-to-date information general to the university, and specific to
the office.
Student Activities
The office related well with the Student Leadership (SONU), facilitating them
where necessary sometimes under very difficult circumstances.
The students’ associations carried out activities with some showing more
integrity and maturity than others. The most active in this regard were: Kilirover
Scouts, WOSWA,MCCU; Rotaract; AIESEC;USIS; Peace Ambassadors among others.
We also assisted professional groups from the faculties abd a few of them were
quite active.