Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development
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| Motto | Empowering the community for sustainable development |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1997 |
Academic staff | 40[1] |
| Location | , 1°17′13″S 36°50′15″E / 1.287013°S 36.837603°E |
| Campus | Urban, 25 acres (0.1 km2)[2] |
| Colors | Blue and white[a] |
| Affiliations | KNEC, ABMA UK, AQA UK, ABE, IMIS, LCM, KASNEB, ICM, MCSE, ICC, MCAD |
| Mascot | Book[3] |
| Website | www.kiswcd.co.ke |
The 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 22 June 2000 as a private company limited by guarantee. It was registered by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology on 22 August 2002 as a training institution.
The institute is managed by a 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, counselling and law.
KISWCD is an examination centre for KNEC, ICM UK, AQA UK, and ABMA among others. The institution offers certificate and diploma courses in Community Development, Social Work and Welfare, Project Management, Community Health and Counseling. Short courses and consultancy services are available.
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.
Academics
Intake
KISWCD has intakes in January and June every year. Registration for the distance learning programme is possible throughout the year. Students can register online.
Mode of study
- Full-time (daytime)- 8.00 am - 6.00 pm, Mon - Fri
- Evening classes - 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm, Mon - Fri
- Saturday classes - 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
- Blocks - April, August, and December
- Distant Learning Programme (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 the 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 and other organisations involved in community work for not less than three months. This takes place during the academic year.
Extracurricular
The institute sponsors an annual sports day where students and teachers play against each other.
Short courses
Short courses are organised at the beginning of each year. The institute links up with Kenya Institute of Social Work to offer training.
Accommodation
KISWCD does not offer in-house accommodation for students. However, arrangements are made to secure safe accommodation, with the cost met by the students.
Consultancy
The objective of the consultancy services is to provide advice in particular areas of expertise.
References
- ^ "Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community DevelopmentFacts 2008: Faculty and Staff". MIT. Retrieved 9 September 2008.
- ^ "MIT Facts 2008: The Campus". MIT. Retrieved 9 September 2008.
- ^ "Symbols: Book". KISWCD Graphic Identity. MIT. Retrieved 9 September 2008.[dead link]
- ^ "Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development Facts 2008: Enrollments 2008". KISWCD. Retrieved 9 September 2008.
External links
- Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development KISWCD website
- Kenya Ministry of Education Ministry of Education website
- Kenya National Examination Council Examination Council website