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MASENO UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
STUDENT CENTRE STUDENT HEALTH STUDENT COUNSELING DISABILITY SUPPORT
DEPARTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE
The Student Centre provides
amenities to cater for the needs of The Student Health Department is Student Counseling and Develop- Maseno University welcomes stu-
an increasing student population situated in Siriba Campus. A con- ment Office is located, along with dents with disabilities. Students
and centralises in one location a fidential health service is provided the Student Affairs (SA) Office, in who utilize the service include
wide range of student services. free of charge by the University College Campus. students who are blind or visually
Facilities include health gym and to any student requiring medical impaired, students who are deaf or
recreational facilities like TV. care. This service is available dur- Counseling and support services have hearing disabilities, students
ing office hours, Monday to Friday. are available for students who with mobility disabilities, students
require assistance in dealing with
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However, there is an emergen problems which may be affecting with specific learning difficulties,
cy phone number 0788 134191 their academic and social pro including dyslexia, students with
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where doctors are available on a gress in college. Throughout the hidden disabilities such as mental
rota basis outside office hours. Fa- academic year, workshops are health difficulties or significant on-
cilities provided at the University provided for students who wish to going illnesses such as epilepsy.
are geared for the special needs develop in such areas as relation- The service provides an individual-
of students in relation to physical ships, assertiveness, self-esteem, ized customized response to each
and/or psychological health. student’s needs, focusing on the
stress management and study
skills. individual and not on the disability.
Contact the Student Counseling
and Development service for fur-
ther information or for an initial
appointment:

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