STUDENT WELLNESS

that add to and enrich student life. Working closely with the Heads of Schools and OW Management, the SRC members themselves gain valuable experience in leadership, management and coordination skills that will serve them well in their future professional positions.

OPEN WINDOW CLUBS

OW actively makes available spaces that promote the health and wellness of students, and address the physical, spiritual and social needs of its students, by encouraging participation in Student Clubs. Clubs are also developed around student interest. The Student Liaison is responsible for the clubs and all questions or suggestions can be directed to the Student Support Department.

All active Open Window Clubs are advertised at the Student Information Centre, on the OW website and around the campus.

Club

Eco Club

Horror

Queer Peer

One Ring Club

F1 Club

Open Poets Society

Streamer Club

Contact person

Christo Niemandt (christo@openwindow.co.za)

Morne Venter (morne@openwindow.co.za)

Clarisse Strijdom (21100249@virtualwindow.co.za)

Robin Barnard (21100370@virtualwindow.co.za)

Heyns de Jongh (21100268@virtualwindow.co.za)

Katie Chetty (katie@openwindow.co.za)

Justin Demmer (21100282@openwindow.co.za)

STUDENT WELLNESS

OW makes available the services of a qualified Student Counsellor on-site for students who need assistance with emotional and psychological concerns. Students are introduced to the Student Counsellor during First Year Student Orientation. Students are encouraged to contact the Student Counsellor directly in order to book an appointment. The counsellor may focus on assisting the students with any issues that may be affecting their academic performance: + Life Skills + Time Management + Career Guidance + Academic Support + Assist in Defining Goals + Action Planning The student counsellor may make recommendations should a student require support beyond the academic sphere. Where necessary, the Student Counsellor may discuss recommendations with the Student Support Manager to promote a healthy learning environment for the student. Students can also contact the Student Liaison for assistance.

OW campus is designed to offer students diverse spaces in which to learn, study, and build friendships and camaraderie. A map of the campus can be found here Virtual Window.

Campus access

A registered OW student will receive a parking sticker which will allow vehicle access to campus. Students who access campus on foot must present their student cards. The campus hours are from 8.00am - 10pm on weekdays, and 8.00am - 10.00pm on weekends and student holidays (except on Sundays when the campus closes at 5pm). Students are required to sign in and out at the security desk.

Campus security

OW approaches security seriously. Campus parking has a boomed entrance and strict entrance requirements. The campus building is surrounded by an inner fence. Access to campus is restricted to staff and students, and invited guests. Any campus guests are required to sign in, and the presentation of official ID documents is then required. The campus has active CCTV cameras that record selected areas of the campus 24-hours a day.

Internet & connectivity

Open Window provides unlimited internet access to all students on campus, through some wired access points, and WiFi across the entire campus. Student hot desk spaces are available throughout campus, where students are able to work. Further IT Support is available to students. Students are also able to use OW devices and studios throughout campus.

Parking

Secure on-campus student parking is available, provided the vehicle has an up-to-date OW sticker clearly displayed (to identify the student’s vehicle). Please note, no cars without official OW parking stickers will be permitted to park on campus for security reasons. Students are requested to park in the designated areas please refer to the sign at the main entrance. Standard traffic rules apply within OW’s parking area.

Gautrain & public transport

There is a Gautrain bus stop (Stop C4-8 on the C4 Southdowns line from Centurion Station) outside the OW campus main entrance. No Ubers, taxis or carpool vehicles will be allowed to access the parking lot - please make use of the drop off area at the Gautrain bus stop.

Food outlets

OW Campus has an independent food outlet on campus. The outlet serves beverages, snacks and light lunches.

NOW Gallery

NOW gallery provides an exhibition space that stimulates student's creativity and discussion around artworks, and greets visitors entering the main building.

Maker Space

The Maker Space is available to all students at OW. Still in a developmental phase, the Maker Space aims to make available specialist equipment to complement OW academic offering. This includes 3D Printers, large format printers, paper plotters, a mobile device lab, etc. The hope is that the Maker Space will provide a platform to foster new ideas and understanding around technologies.

OW SMOKING POLICY

In order to comply with statutory requirements, OW Campus is a non-smoking environment. Students may not smoke during lectures, in examination halls, in any part of the building, or in any other place, undercover or not, where smoking is prohibited by OW campus health and safety rules. Designated smoking areas are indicated in selected areas on campus.

OW OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

OW aims to create a safe working and learning environment by attempting to reduce environmental safety risks. OW has regular fire drills that involve staff and students in order to prepare for emergency situations. OW has a number of Fire Marshalls to assist in the event of a fire. + Occupational Hygiene: OW attempts to maintain a clean working environment. + First Aid Training: Staff members across the institution are trained in First Aid principles and practices.