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| Students following proceedings at the inauguration ceremony |
The University's first elected Student Council was inaugurated on Thursday, 22nd January. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Graduation Square, Vice Chancellor John Odhiambo said a lot was expected of the council. "The Council should provide guidance to student councils of other universities," Prof Odhiambo said.
Council members took a statement of commitment at the inauguration which read: "I _____________________ commit to serve the students of Strathmore and the university community at large faithfully. I commit to conduct the affairs of the office of the ______________ of the Student Council in conjunction with the appropriate university authorities for our mutual help and to contribute to the welfare of all members of our university to the best of my ability."
The Dean of Students, Mr Paul Ochieng said the inauguration was a momentous occasion in the history of the University. "We have now incorporated students in a more formal way in the management of Student affairs in this university," he said.
"The student council is a great opportunity for you to improve the quality of student life in Strathmore. Seize this opportunity and make Strathmore better than you found it," he told the council.
"This is our first council and like any first born a lot has been placed on their shoulders. It will set the pace for the many Student Councils to come. I ask all students to give it all the support it needs," he continued.
"As our university motto goes - That all may be one - we look forward to the council being a symbol of unity for the students’ body, and look forward its being a strong representative of the student body," Mr Ochieng added. |
