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Selected Candidates 2012/2013

 

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SEKOMU Inaguration

SEKUCo is now a full fledged university known as Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University (SEKOMU).

Bishop Dr. Stephen Munga (holding a staff) at the inaguration day.

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SEKUCo was founded in 2007 and located in the Lushoto District high up in the Usambara Mountains. In 2010 the first students graduated with a Bachelor of Education Special Needs degree under the Faculty of Education. The Faculties of Law (Bachelor of Laws, Diploma in Law and Certificate in Law) and Science (BSc in Eco-tourism and Nature Conservation) were opened in 2008 and 2009 respectively.

 

The University is growing, and currently a new Auditorium and several Conference rooms are being built. The Library has been expanded and an E-learning centre has been set up. These are part of the preparations for the launching of a new Course for the Academic year 2012/2013. Brand new and unique in Tanzania, there will be the Bachelor's degree in Mental Health and Rehabilitation (BSc MHR).

 

The four-year modular programme is going to focus primarily on the training of Assistant Medical Officers and Clinical Officers to become Assistant Medical Officers Psychiatry and Clinical Officers Psychiatry respectively holding BSc MHR degree. The programme provides in-depth expertise in the field of Psychiatry; integrating the knowledge and experiences of the students and offers extensive opportunities to reflect on their profession.

The programme is divided into four Blocks; each Block has two Modules. One Block corresponds to one Academic Year. The Modules in each Block are comprised of 12 weeks theory and 5 weeks of practical training. Some of the courses to be offered are Functional Neuroanatomy, Neuroendocrinology, Developmental Psychology, Psychiatric Epidemiology, Psychiatric & Substance Use Disorders, HIV/AIDS & Psychiatric Disorders and Genetics in Mental Health.

Application Forms and more information about SEKUCo can be found at the university’s website www.sekuco.ac.tz or www.sekuco.org.

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SEKUCo also offers the following Pogrammes:

(1)  Faculty of Education:

       - Bachelor of Education Special Needs (BEdSN) -- 3 years

(2)  Faculty of Law:

       - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) -- 3 years

       - Diploma in Law (DL) -- 2 years

       - Certificate in Law (DL) -- 1 year

(3)  Faculty of Science:

       - Bachelor of Science in Eco-tourism and Nature Conservation (BSc ENC) -- 3 years

 

For the academic year 2012/2013 there are four categories of applicants for undergraduate studies and one category for Non-Degree programmes.

These are:

(1)  Direct applicants

(2)  Indirect applicants

(3)  Equivalent applicants

(4)  In-service scheme applicants (for BEdSN degree only)

(5)  Diploma and Certificate in Law

(1) Direct applicants: All direct applicants will apply through the Central Admission System (CAS). They include:

(a)  All who completed their form six this year and two years ago;

(b)  All who completed their FTC (NTA level 6) two years ago and later; and

(c)  All who completed their diploma in Teacher Education two years ago and later.

(2) Indirect applicants: All indirect applicants will apply through the Central Admission System (CAS). They include:

(a)  All who completed their form six more than  two years ago;

(b)  All who completed their FTC (NTA level 6) more than two years ago; and

(c)  All who completed their diploma in Teacher Education more than two years ago.

(3) Equivalent applicants: All applicants with equivalent qualifications will apply directly to SEKUCo. They include:

(a)  Other Diplomas recognized by NACTE e.g. Diploma in Forestry from Olmotonyi Forest Training Institute, Diploma in Agriculture from Agricultural Training Institutes, Diploma in Law from IJA etc.

(b)  Diplomas from outside Tanzania accredited by NACTE;

(c)  Degree holders intending to join different degree programme e.g. Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Theology to Bachelor of Special Needs Education.

(d)  Form six leavers who have attended one year certificate course which is recognized by NACTE.

For Equivalent Qualification Application Form CLICK HERE

(4) In-service applicants: All In-service applicants are to apply directly to SEKUCo. Teachers with training in Special Needs Education (Certificate and Diploma) who are currently working in the field and teaching in schools and colleges qualify to apply under this scheme. In order to see the entry requirements CLICK HERE.. For In-service Application Form CLICK HERE

(5) Diploma and Certicate in Law: The courses are offered at SEKUCo Tanga centre. Applicants should apply directly to SEKUCo. For Certificate and Diploma Application Form CLICK HERE

DEMISE

With deep sadness, I hereby inform you that one of our Assistant Lecturers

Mrs. Cecilia Warue Kabuchoru

has died. She passed away in Nairobi on Friday 25^th November 2011, at 10 p.m.

Cecilia joined SEKUCo on 1^st October 2011 as a specialist in the field of Hearing Impairments. She began her teaching duties as soon as we opened the university college. A week ago, she went to Jamaa Hospital in Nairobi where she was to be treated for her foot problem. She visited the hospital and received treatment on Tuesday and Thursday. On Friday, Cecilia was in good health but in the evening her condition worsened drastically. As she was being rushed to hospital, Cecilia passed away.

According to Cecilia’s husband, Robinson Kabuchoru, the last words our colleague and teacher uttered before she gave up the spirit were: “God, if I am to die, forgive me all my sins!”

Peace be with you!

Rev. Dr. Anneth Munga

PROVOST

 

SEBASTIAN KOLOWA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

OF

TUMAINI UNIVERSITY

 

P.O. BOX 370, LUSHOTO TANZANIA

 

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NOTICE TO ALL FRIENDS OF SEKUCo

Dr. Fanuel Shechambo.

1951-2011.

 

With great sadness, I hereby inform you that a beloved brother and colleague, the Deputy Provost for Administration (DPA) and Ag. Dean of the Faculty of Science, Dr. Fanuel Christopher Shechambo, has died.

 

Dr. Shechambo came to SEKUCo in June 2008 and became the first DPA of our university college. Two months later, the SEKUCo Governing Board appointed him to the position of Deputy Provost for Academic Affairs (DPAA). He held that position until May 2010. On 1^st of June 2010 the Governing Board decided to return him to the post of Deputy Provost for Administration. He was also assigned to act as Dean of Faculty of Science.

 

During the last month, Dr. Shechambo’s health has been unsteady. This was mainly caused by complications arising from diabetes, an illness which he has had for many years. On 15^th April 2011, his health weakened significantly. At midnight he was taken to Lushoto District Hospital where he was being treated until his death which occurred on Saturday, 16^th April 2011, at 9.30 a.m.

 

I wish to extend my sincere condolences to all of you. Also, I thank you for the overwhelming support which you have extended to Dr. Shechambo’s wife and our colleague, Mama Dorothy Shechambo, and her family.

 

The funeral will be held at Mlalo village on Tuesday 19^th April 2011. To mark SEKUCo’s participation, a Farewell Service will be held at 9.00 a.m. in the Assembly Hall before transporting Dr. Shechambo’s body to Mlalo.

 

The morning he died, Dr. Shechambo prayed as follows:

 

The LORD is my Shepherd, I shall not want

He makes me to lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside the still waters.

He restores my soul; he leads me in the paths of righteousness

For His name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil; for You are with me;

Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;

You anoint my head with oil;

My cup runs over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;

And I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.

(Psalm 23)

 

Yours sincerely,

Rev. Dr. Anneth Munga            

 

Short Report on the First Meeting of the Board of Institute for Diaconical Studies (Taasisi ya Mafunzo ya Diakonia)

The Board of the recently established Institute for Diaconical Studies met at Magamba, 19.01.2011.  Three representatives of the NED and four of SEKUCo were present.  After receiving some explanations concerning the composition of the Board and the establishment of the Institute through the chairperson, the members discussed the main aims of the Institute as presented by the Director of the Institute.  The Board commended SEKUCo for establishing the Institute and resolved that:

1. It is necessary to improve Diaconical teaching for coworkers of different levels (e.g. University students, pastors, other coworkers in the parishes, etc)
2. It is important to get in touch with all those being involved in Social Welfare in the region in order to get an overview what is really done, what is missing and why, what is planned by whom and to evaluate the work on the whole.
3. It is necessary to start with changing the thinking and the attitude of both the coworkers and the people who are in need.
4. The emphasis on Diaconia should always be to enable people to become the subjects of their own life and to empower them even if they have to live with limitations.  But it is equally necessary to be with those, who do not or no longer have any strength.
5. A special program to study Diaconia for the coworkers should be started including further education and pastoral care.
6. With regard to SEKUCo Diaconia should be part of the Course of Foundation of Faith and Ethics, which cuts across all Faculties so that all students should get at least an introduction in the meaning and importance of Diaconia.  They should be encouraged to study Diaconia as Optional Elective Course.
7. Already some students do voluntary work at Irente Childrens’ Orphanage.  It was resolved that the leadership of the College should inform the student body that the Institute for Diaconical Studies has been established and to invite those interested to register themselves and participate in voluntary work.

All members of the Board agreed that change in thinking has to start in ourselves and that a common effort is necessary in order to emphasize the importance of Diaconia within the Church, the government and the society as a whole including local communities.

 

Magamba, 28.01.2011, Sibylle Martiny