Orientation Programme for New Students at Mbeya Campus
The Directorate of Students’ Services at Mbeya Campus organized an Orientation Programme for new students for Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor students from 18th to 25th November 2025. The main objective of the programme was to enhance students’ awareness, knowledge, and understanding of college systems, rules, services, and support mechanisms to facilitate smooth transition into college life and promote academic success.
The orientation programme covered a wide range of academic, administrative, and welfare-related areas aimed at familiarising students with the College environment, expectations, and available support services. Sessions were facilitated by various College offices and invited facilitators, as summarised in the Table below.
Table: Facilitators and Key Areas Covered during the Orientation Programme
| S/N | Topic | Name of the Facilitator and Organization | Key Areas Covered |
| 1. | Students’ Organization Affairs | CBESO President | Structure and roles of CBESO, students’ representation, leadership responsibilities |
| 2. | College Regulations, Students’ Disciplinary Rules, Guidance & Counselling and Health Policy | Ms. Farida Kishaluli (Social Welfare Officer, CBE) and Mr. Athuman Bahwenabi Said (Nurse II, CBE) | College rules and regulations, students’ Disciplinary Rules, counselling services, students’ health policy |
| 3. | Library Services | Ms. Edina Rwechungura (Library Assistant, CBE) | Library rules and regulations, access to learning resources, information literacy |
| 4. | Financial Services | Mr. Egbert (Accountant Officer, CBE) | College financial services, fees management, basic financial awareness |
| 5. | Examination Rules and Academic Issues | Mr. Hamis Zahoro (Head of Department), Ms. Farida Kasebele (Ag. Head of Admission & Examination), Ms. Josephine Nguge (Admission Officer), Mr. Thontnant Kayombo (Admission Officer) – CBE | Examination rules and regulations, academic requirements, admission and assessment procedures |
| 6. | CoSIS System | Mr. Kelvin Matalu (ICT Officer, CBE) | Use of CoSIS for registration, access to results, and student records management |
| 7. | College Policies | Dr. Beny Mwenda (Campus Director, CBE) | Institutional policies, students’ rights and responsibilities, and code of conduct |