C3A visit to NBC Quetta
-NUST Centre for Counselling and Career Advisory (C3A) visited NUST Balochistan Campus (NBC) from October 14th to 16th, 2024. The visit featured diverse sessions for students and faculty, highlighting C3A’s dedication to promote overall well-being. C3A team met with Dean NBC, who appreciated the efforts made by C3A in taking care of mental health of NUST fraternity.
On Day 1, C3A conducted an orientation session regarding the services offered by C3A on and off campus. Along with that, students were also psycho-educated regarding the importance of Mental Health and Stigma related to it in university setting. Furthermore, an online session was also conducted on “Career Planning and Management” with second year students, providing valuable guidance for future professional paths.
Day 2 began with a session on “Dealing with Cultural Diversity” which encouraged respect for different backgrounds, promoting inclusivity across campus. “Stress Management” workshop was conducted with the faculty to help them handle professional and personal pressures.
An awareness raising session on NUST’s policy on Protection against Harassment was conducted on Day 3 with second year students, the session highlighted the importance of creating a respectful environment in university setting by complying with NUST policy on Protection against Harassment. It was followed by a meeting with the members of the disciplinary committee to ensure alignment with this policy.
C3A team also provided individual counselling sessions for students during this visit. The visit left a lasting impact, providing insights into mental health, career development, and NUST policies. It showcased C3A’s commitment to resilient communities and empowering individuals in academic settings.
Recommendations:
- As per recommendation of some of the NBC faculty members, there may be a semester long faculty exchange programme between NBC Quetta and H-12 Campus. This programme will help to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration. It will also enhance teaching methodologies and promote cross campus understanding, professional growth and development.
- Online sensitization training of NUST’s policy on Protection against Harassment for all the NBC faculty members and the members of the disciplinary committee (DC) may be arranged.
- Awareness raising session on NUST’s policy on Protection against Harassment should be conducted with all the students of NBC rather than just one specific semester students. It will be a refresher for all those who have already attended the session a year before.