80 | Teaching, Learning and Student Development
In response to the implementation of a science fee payable by all FST undergraduate students from the 2022-23 academic year and intended to assist with the expenses associated with procurement and maintenance of scientific assets, the Faculty secured and received approval for two (2) scholarship grants – the Christopher Lambert Science Fee Grant and the David Lewis Science Fee Grant – valued at BBD 1,500.00 each, to cover the cost of the science fees for 20 continuing students who demonstrate financial hardship. PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT The Office of Student Services and Development (OSSD) recorded a total of 768 appointments during this reporting period. Of this number, 552 were scheduled appointments with the full-time Psychological Counsellor. Online Booking System The online booking system, which allows students greater freedom and choice over scheduling their counselling appointments continued to be fully utilised by students. This system also promoted greater ease of access and follow-up adherence. Let’s Chat ‘Walk In’ Consultation The Let’s Chat Virtual Walk In continued to be offered and was utilised by 40 students, which reflected an increase over the last academic year. This ‘Walk In’ consultation session allowed students to gain clarification surrounding their need for mental health intervention.
The MIND Series of Wellness Psychoeducational workshops
These workshops resumed and were conducted during the month of March. They were premised on the articulated needs of students following a UWIchoice Survey conducted through collaboration between the Quality Assurance – Student Experience Team, the Director (OSSD) and the Psychological Counsellor.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES CAVE HILL CAMPUS ANNUAL REPORT TO COUNCIL 2021/2022
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