Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development

Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development

Infobox University
name = Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development


motto = "Empowering the community for sustainable development"
established = 1997
type = Private
Director = Benjamin M. Mutie
city = Nairobi
Province = Nairobi Province
country = Kenya
Enrollment = 1300cite web|url=http://www.kiswcd.co.ke/ |title=Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development Facts 2008: Enrollments 2008 |accessdate=2008-09-09 |publisher=KISWCD]
faculty = 40cite web|url=http://www.kiswcd.co.ke/faq.html |title=Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community DevelopmentFacts 2008: Faculty and Staff |publisher=MIT |accessdate=2008-09-09]
campus = Urban, convert|25|acre|km2|1Cite web|url=http://www.kiswcd.co.ke/faq.html |title=MIT Facts 2008: The Campus |publisher=MIT |accessdate=2008-09-09]
mascot = Book [cite web | title = Symbols: Book | work = KISWCD Graphic Identity | publisher = MIT | url =http://www.kiswcd.co.ke/Picha/BG_YA_MADA.gif| accessdate = 2008-09-09]
website = [http://www.kiswcd.co.ke www.kiswcd.co.ke]
colors = Blue and Whiteref_label|a|a|none color box|#00CCFFcolor box|#FFFFFF
affiliations = KNEC, ABMA UK, AQA UK, ABE, IMIS, LCM, KASNEB, ICM, MCSE, ICC, MCAD

Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development (KISWCD) is a Community focused development and training Institution without any Governmental, Religious or political affiliation. KISWCD was initiated in 1997 and incorporated on 22nd June 2000 as a private company limited by guarantee. It was registered by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology on 22nd August 2002 as a training Institution.

The institute is managed by Board of Governors who are experienced in the areas of social work, educational institutions management, business management, human resources management, finance and accounting, psychology, environmental health, counseling and law among others. KISWCD is a member of a number of International organizations and Associations and an examination centre for KNEC, ICM UK, AQA UK, ABMA among others. The Institution offers Certificate and Diploma courses in Community Development, Social Work and Welfare, Project Management, Community Health and Counseling among others. A number of short courses and consultancy services are also available.

In the last 10 years, the institution has distinguished itself as a centre for excellence; drawing students from virtually all major NGOs, Government departments and the Private sector. Foreign students from Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia are among those who have enrolled in KISWCD

The main campus is located at NACICO Plaza, 6th Floor, on Landhies Road Nairobi.

KISWCD Organization

The college is managed by the KISWCD Board of Governors (BOG) with the Director of programmes as its secretary. The Board is responsible for the admission and management of the college and appointment of certain categories of staff. The BOG is the highest policy making body of the Institute. The Board is composed of 11 members who meet at least three times a year.

Academics

Qualifications for Admission

• Minimum qualifications for a certificate course are KCSE D+ or KCE Div. 3 or the equivalent
• Minimum qualifications for a diploma course are KCSE C- or KCE Div. 2 or the equivalent.
• Minimum qualifications are for a higher diploma course KCSE C- or KCE Div. 2 or the equivalent.
This however depends on the specific course as some courses require background knowledge in the topic.

Intake

On enrolling and paying the tuition fees, students are issued with a timetable, course outlines, rules & regulations, grading systems, ID card, the Institute’s annual calendar, list of textbooks and examination timetable.KISWCD has 2 intakes; January and June every year. Registration for the Distance Learning programme is possible through out the year. Students can also register online by logging on to their website.

Mode of study

Several methods of study are available and include;
• Full –Time (Day Time) Between 8.00 am - 6.00 pm [Mon – Fri]
• Evening Classes Between 5.30 pm - 7.30pm [Mon – Fri]
• Saturday Classes Between 8.00am - 4.00pm
• Blocks April, August and December
• Distant Learning Programme DLP (Learning by Correspondence)

Examinations

Examinations are administered by several examination bodies namely;
• Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
• Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development (KISWCD)
• Association of Business Managers and Administrators (ABMA UK)
• Assessment and Qualification Alliance (AQA UK)

The programmes evaluation and quality assurance is done by Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Commission for Higher Education, Kenya Methodist University and Individual Institutions that collaborating with KISWCD.

Field work attachment

All students are required to get attachments in NGOs, Churches & other organizations involved in community work for a period of not less than three months. This is mandatory and takes place during the academic year.

Extra curricula activities

KISWCD supports the student sports activities. The Institute sponsors an annual sports day where students and teachers play against each other.

hort Courses

Short courses are organized at the beginning of each year and posted at KISWCD’s training calendar on the website. Short courses target specific knowledge and skills in a particular field of interest to the learner in a highly interactive manner with other learners. The facilitators are leading authorities in the subject area and are conversant with emerging trends in the field. Trainees get first-hand research and reference experience from trainers of repute who impart the subject matter of the particular field with utmost authority. The Institute links up with Kenya Institute of Social Work to offer the most comprehensive training in various programmes in the region.

Accomodation

KISWCD does not offer in-house accommodation for students. However, arrangements are made to secure safe accommodation for students. This cost is met directly by the students.

Consultancy

The objective of the consultancy services is to provide advice in particular areas of expertise. Changing needs in the job market require new specialized knowledge to deal with the fluid environment hence the need for consultancy services.

Footnotes and references

:"See the [http://www.kiswcd.co.ke/ About KISWCD] website maintained by KISWCD [http://www.kiswcd.co.ke/]

External links

:"Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development [http://www.kiswcd.co.ke/ KISWCD Website] :"Kenya Ministry of Education [http://www.education.go.ke/ Ministry of Education Website] :"Kenya National Examination Council [http://www.examscouncil.or.ke/ Examination Council Website]


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