ABOUT US
The students’ Affairs Department of the Polytechnic is the center for engagements of students’ concerns and the hub for solution of students’ worries.
Incidentally, most aspects of the informal education and the extra-curricular activities of students fall on the circuits of the student’s affairs department, usually charged with or expected to perform functions which regularly fall under the following;
- Orientation for fresh students
- Hostel Accommodation
- Hostel services and Management
- Student association
- Student government
- Student union government election
- Counselling and career services
- Special services for students with special needs
- Regulations and protection of students rights
- Students disciplinary matters
- Security of life and property.
The students’ affairs department of Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas Bonny began to function in 2015. It was headed by a students’ affairs officer with four (4) units under it namely;
- Students Welfare Male
- Students Welfare Female
- Students Government
- Porters
The department had five (5) hostel blocks of which two (2) were equipped with one hundred and ten (110) bunker beds, one hundred (100) mattresses and pillows. There are also two common rooms furnished with plasma television sets connected to DSTV for student’s recreation.
In relation to the functions and responsibilities of the department, in 2015, it accommodated over two hundred and fifty (250) students in the two hostel blocks during the remedial programme that lasted for one year. During the said period, the department also provided orientation for students, medical facilities and sporting facilities such as Table Tennis, Basket Ball, and Lawn Tennis among others for the students.
Our pursuit
Student affairs department in pursuit of excellence in education is committed to achieving the Polytechnics goals to foster a harmonious campus community. The department staff members are dedicated to working together as a TEAM: as well as serving our students individually and collectively by the following roles:
- Teachers: We teach students about the many challenges of life.
- Educators: We educate students about the world around them.
- Advisers: We advise students on personal, academic and administrative matters.
- Mentors: We mentor students by serving as role models.
Student Affairs Vision
In pursuit of distinction in molding our students, Student Affairs is recognized in the Polytechnic community for exemplary services and programs that enhance personal and professional development.
Student Affairs Mission
Through comprehensive co-curriculum opportunities and access to services that enhance learning and development, Student Affairs is dedicated to supporting and challenging students to achieve their full potentials.
Student Affairs Values
Student Affairs strives to create a culture of caring in an effort to develop a campus climate in which students feel they are the focus of our professional energies. To that end, the staff members are committed to being:
- Student centered: Student affairs practices, procedures and processes reflect students’ needs first and foremost
- Student friendly: Student affairs assist students by developing personal relationships and by supporting as mentors, advocates and friends.
- Student focused: Student affairs create a climate in which services are provided in a courteous and professional way and provide students with current, complete and accurate information.
- Student caring: Student affairs adhere to “we care” philosophy that reflect a sense of student importance and create an environment in which all students feel supported and comfortable.
- Student pride: Student affairs assist in developing respect for themselves and others, teach students to recognize their responsibilities and encourage them to achieve high standards of academic performance and personal behavior.
OUR FOCUS
The following summary captures the essence of the roles and functions of Student Affairs at Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny. The staff of Student Affairs will:
Institutional Mission:
- Subscribe to, support and explain the values, mission, and policies of the institution.
- Serve as an integral part of the institutional structure.
Educational Equity:
- Play a central role in improving access, retention, and graduation of students from under-represented groups.
- Ensure that student services and personal development programs meet the needs of the full range of Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas students.
- Promote and support the diverse needs of students.
Schools and Academic Affairs Collaboration:
- Assist Schools and Departments in their work with students by providing consultation and intervention when requested.
- Serve as a resource for Schools and Departments in their work with individual students and student groups.
- Support Schools and Departments in their teaching, advising and mentoring role in and out of the classroom.
Campus Learning Environment
- Create a collaborative environment which emphasizes the personal and social as well as intellectual development of students.
- Encourage development of rich and diverse campus learning communities for students.
- Establish policies and programs that contribute to a safe and secure campus.
- Identify potential problem areas of students and develop suitable institutional responses.
- Encourage Schools and Departments participation in out-of-classroom activities for students.
Student Services and Programs
- Provide a broad array of support systems (academic support, counselling, housing and dining services, judicial services, health services, academic recognition activities, student activities and programming, recreation, student leadership, and support services for students with disabilities) and activities that contribute to the general welfare of the campus community.
- Through collaboration, Student Affair’s staff members coordinate the functions and programs of Student Affairs with Academic Affairs, Administrative Affairs, and Polytechnic Relations to provide programs and services which assist students in reaching their academic and personal goals.
- Be good stewards of the physical and fiscal resources for which Student Affairs is responsible.
- Adhere to high ethical and professional standard
Our Operational Goals
In an effort to accomplish the Polytechnic’s mission and enhance student learning and development, Student Affairs:
Provide accurate, clear, and timely information to students in order that they make informed decisions throughout their educational careers.
Protect, preserve and maintain the Polytechnic assets.
Recognize value and appreciate the contributions of the staff as a whole as well as individually.
Provide a range of counseling and personal support services.
Adjudicate all student disciplinary cases with adherence to the principles of due process and fairness.
Provide students with a residential living experience that supports classroom learning and student development that develops an appreciation of diversity.
Recognize students for their academic achievements through ceremonies, programs and activities.
Provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills which complement classroom learning and provide volunteer service to the community.
Provide transition programs and services to assist students in meeting their educational goals.
Develop ongoing assessment of learning, research on changing student needs and evaluate the effectiveness of services.
Foster a climate of civility, respect and appreciation for diversity and acceptance and recognition of individual differences.
What we do
Campus Recreation
Mission
In support of the mission of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Campus Recreation offers the University community recreational and educational opportunities that teach the values of wellness of mind, body, and spirit. Campus Recreation enhances the collegiate experience, fosters personal and professional development, and provides opportunities for cultural and social interaction.
Goals
- To develop and maintain the highest quality recreational opportunities, wellness activities, and physical facilities in order to support the educational and student development objectives of the University;
- To develop a staff with a commitment to quality service by providing learning experiences that will enhance personal and professional growth; and
- To provide support for institutional and community programs that promote SIUE as premier metropolitan University.
Campus Recreation provides the University community with a wide range of leisure activities. It is responsible for the management of the Student Fitness Centers and Outdoor Recreation Complex.
Activities Services
Intramural Sports Lifestyle and Fitness Assessment
Club Sports Equipment Checkout and Rental Program
Informal (Drop In) Recreation Disability Accessible Recreation Opportunities
Wellness Activities Health and Wellness Workshops
Outdoor Recreation Experiential Programs
Family Activities
Fitness Programming
Special Events
Aquatics
Career Development Center
Mission
The Career Development Center provides comprehensive and individualized career services to promote life long career success and professional excellence. The Center offers guidance and resources related to career exploration and development, planning and preparation, experiential education, professional growth and job attainment. This is accomplished by partnering with Schools, staff, alumni and employers to help guide students through the transition to their future success.
Goals
- To provide high quality customer service to all Career Development Center constituents
- To ensure that students are in an academic major and career path that align with their personal and professional goals
- To assist students and alumni with resources to explore, choose, evaluate and implement effective career goals and objectives
- To provide students and alumni access to a wide range of employers for Co-op, Internship and full-time career opportunities through career fairs, job listings, on- campus interviews and networking events
- To assist students with securing “real world” work experiences through Co-op and Internship opportunities that enhance their classroom learning
- To educate students on the proper use of social media to build and maintain their professional network
- To provide specialized career services for transitioning military and student veterans
- To increase global employment awareness for both domestic and International students
- To increase campus awareness of federal employment initiatives and opportunities
Activities
Career Fairs
Workshops
Presentations
Services
Career Counseling
Career Assessments and Interpretation
Co-op/Internship Program
Counseling Services
Mission Statement
Counseling Services actively promotes the personal, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of students. This service is provided through individual counseling, psycho-education, consultation, and referral. Our staff works closely with students, Schools members, student affairs administrators, public safety officers, health care services providers, housing staff, and sometimes the family of students. Special attention is paid to the ongoing issues affecting college students today, such as sexual assault and substance use awareness and prevention.
Another important focus is on the awareness of social and cultural differences among the Polytechnic community. Counseling Services employs psychologists and professional counselors to help students in resolving personal problems, managing mental illness, and coping with the stress that is a part of Polytechnic life.
Values Statement
Counseling Services values and maintains the highest professional ethical standards in order to foster the psychological well-being and development of SIUE students. We value integrity, openness, cooperation, social and cultural differences, and collegiality. We appreciate and respect diversity and individual differences in all their forms.
Goals
- To provide an open and accepting environment in which effective treatment can occur;
- To enhance student academic and personal achievement through the resolution of personal and/or mental health related issues;
- To educate the University community about the nature and prevention of mental illness, sexual assault, and substance abuse by raising awareness through student-centered best practices; and
- To support academic units by providing practicum experiences for graduate students enrolled in programs related to the function of Counseling Services.
Activities
Workshops/Classroom Presentations
Sexual Assault Prevention Education
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Education
Wellness Event Planning
Polytechnic Housing for Students
Mission
The Polytechnic Housing is dedicated to fostering a quality living and learning environment. It seeks to be a progressive organization that creates an engaging living and learning environment and is recognized for providing quality customer services.
The Polytechnic Housing fosters an environment that promotes opportunities for students to become civically, socially, and academically responsible individuals who are engaged members of their current and future communities.
Statement of Values
In addition to the shared values of Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas Bonny, Polytechnic Housing values the following:
- Engaging students in active learning;
- Helping students develop coherent values, ethical standards and social awareness;
- Setting high expectations for students and staff;
- Using systematic inquiry to improve student and departmental performance;
- Providing leadership and efficient use of resources to help achieve the institution’s mission and goals;
- Establishing educational partnerships; and
- Building supportive and inclusive living and learning communities.
Services
Four (36-bed) Student Residence Halls