Development & Leadership Unit (DLU) The word university comes from the Latin for ‘seeking truth together’ and is a shorter version of universitas magistrorum et scholarium or a ‘community of masters and scholars’. In this spirit, the Development and Leadership Unit exists to develop high-impact world leaders for a better society. The DLU believes that a vibrant student life experience requires an environment that allows the space for constructive debate, critical enquiry, civic engagement and challenging the status quo – for the benefit of students and society. DLU learning platforms and co-curricular activities include: • Student leadership camps, round-tables, training and development • ‘Journeys of Discovery’ • Outdoor experiential learning These help students to maximise their potential for personal growth and intense self-discovery.
Visit us:
Development and Leadership Unit (DLU), 1st Floor, The Matrix, Braamfontein Campus East T 011 717 9234 www.wits.ac.za/students/development-and-leadership-unit/
The First Year Experience (FYE)
A student-centred programme, designed to make the journey from high school to Wits a smooth and exciting one. The First Year Experience Programme is a student-centred programme aimed at helping First year students to transition from high school to university. It aims to offer student support while providing programmes that contribute to the student experience, promote a sense of belonging and unlock the potential for success and retention.
The FYE Programme offers: • orientation • information, Communication and Technology (ICT) skills • student development (personal leadership and self-awareness) •‘ Learn for Life’ (time management, learning styles, goal setting, etc.) • academic seminars (on plagiarism, critical thinking, etc.) • civic engagement and advocacy (outreach, gender equality, etc.) www.wits.ac.za/students/first-year-experience/
Campus Health & Wellness Centre
Without optimal health and well-being, it would be impossible for our students and staff to be their best academic, co-curricular, extra-curricular, social and moral selves The Campus Health and Wellness Centre (CHWC) is the primary healthcare facility on campus, committed to promoting health, wellness and safety. Services include: • medical consultation on minor ailments (a minimal fee is charged) • mental healthcare • reproductive health services, including contraception • vaccination programmes; e.g. flu, Hepatitis B, etc. • HIV counselling and testing • the management of sexually transmitted diseases • emergency medical care • wellness programmes and awareness campaigns • applications for deferments if you are ill during exams • assessments for extra time during examinations Visit us: The main CHWC service. Lower Ground Floor, The Matrix, Braamfontein Campus East. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 08h00 to 16h30 (closed on weekends and public holidays) www.wits.ac.za/campushealth/
Satellite healthcare service: Parktown Campus, Highfield House near to the main dining room www.wits.ac.za/campushealth/ DLU, FYE & CHWC
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