CSC Student Work Programme 98

 

Jessica Chong

The Computing Services Centre (CSC) has recently launched the Student Work Programme in May 98 with a view to enabling students to keep abreast of the latest development of computer technology through practical work and to serve the university community with their acquired knowledge. The Programme opens the students to wide job opportunities throughout the campus. They may choose to work in the sales & maintenance operations of the University Computer Shop, network management, Service Counter, Help Desk, computer courses or Web development. The response is encouraging because more than 200 applications were received and 71 students have been employed. Apart from working for the CSC, some student helpers who have been trained up to become Web developers can be recommended to departments to work on projects related to creation, development and maintenance of Web applications. This proactive scheme is specially designed to meet the surging needs arising from the wider use of Internet for teaching, research and other academic purposes. Student helpers are treated as CSC members who work hand in hand with other colleagues under the Programme. In July, an orientation was held for student helpers and our Director of Computing Services briefed them on the programme’s spirit, CSC’s facilities, policies and administration. Meanwhile, they were also encouraged to join the Service Learning Initiative Programme organised by the office of the Vice-President for Education. During the coffee break, many interested students surrounded our Director, asking him plenty of questions about the programme. Needless to say, the orientation was met with students’ positive and enthusiastic response. Some student helpers have started to join the CSC in summer while the others will not begin their work until the beginning of the forthcoming semester. Undeniably, more will be recruited in the coming semester. The programme offers precious learning opportunities and student will certainly benefit a lot from it. Apart from computer knowledge, they are expected to learn interpersonal skills, work ethics and professionalism, which are valuable for their personal growth and career prospect.

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