The
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology provides a student
information service, and a learning support service.
University Tertiary Education
Educational and vocational guidance and counselling
The
University’s Students Advisory Services was set up to provide a growing
student population with more personalised services. The office
integrates both a public relations and an administrative function and
provides assistance to students in the following major areas:
Practical or personal issues related to career paths and courses of study within the local context;
Establishment and maintenance of links with schools particularly those at the post-secondary levels;
Assistance to the Registrar with enquiries relating to courses of study and the provision of information; and
Advice to prospective students and vocationally related clientele.
The
office is also responsible for the Graduates Tracer Study that is
published triennially. It collects information about the different
courses at the University and collates them in a Course Information CD.
These are used as a tool by both the Advisory Office and other guidance
offices around the island. The service operates in close liaison with
the Counselling Services, the Admissions and Records Office and the
other offices of the Registrar.
The university years can be a
time of personal discovery and a unique time to work on personal
issues. Counselling is provided in order to allow students to make the
most of their time at university in preparation for a fulfilling life.
Short-term personal counselling is offered on an individual basis and
in a confidential setting. Counselling provides students with a chance
to understand and change feelings, behaviour and situations that are
problematic.
Apart from individual counselling, the Service
offers students the opportunity to work on personal issues in a group
setting. This is done through the organisation of psychotherapy groups
and workshops on specific issues like time management, relationships,
procrastination, self improvement, grief and bereavement.
The
Service enables students having difficulties with their studies to work
through these problems. Students are helped in times of stress,
especially before and during examination time and while writing their
dissertations. Any university student can consult the Counselling
Services that are provided free of charge and all communication is kept
confidential.
Education – employment links
Links
between the worlds of education and employment are increasingly being
developed. Initiatives are taken in a number of faculties to
familiarise students with the world of work. These initiatives include
actual placements, such as those of student teachers in the Faculty of
Education, and industry linked projects in the Faculty of Engineering.
Some courses have work experiences as an integral part of the academic
course. Courses in the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery have direct work
related periods. Students following nursing courses have work
experiences in hospitals and / or clinics. A number of faculties
organise study visits for students. During the summer vacation students
may opt to perform work, sometimes directly related to their studies,
in Government departments or entities. On an individual basis, several
students look for work experiences related to their academic studies
during their University course, again, particularly during their summer
vacation, and a number of these students may be contracted to work for
the establishments in which they practise after they finish their
degree course. Students following University part-time courses are
generally already in employment. A number of professions require
graduates to have a specified period of work experiences before
obtaining a warrant.
The University included the strengthening
of links as one of the main goals for its strategic plan 2002 – 2006.
The objectives include:
To continue to train professional
personnel who, through their intellect, know-how capabilities and
initiatives will lead local enterprises to higher level of productivity
and material wealth;
Work closely with industry and other
training bodies such as the Malta College of Arts, Science and
Technology (MCAST) and the Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) –
the employment and training agency to seek solutions that are
particularly suited to Malta's technological and economic needs;
Undertake
collaborative research and hands-on projects to help the local labour
market meet new challenges posed by global, technological and economic
needs.
In order to achieve these aims, the University is taking the following actions:
Ensure that course content reflects the latest developments to meet the present and future needs of local industry and commerce;
Use
the data collected from the Graduate Potential Seminar research to
ensure that graduates obtain the know-how needed by the labour market,
as well as develop leadership capabilities, work competencies and
entrepreneurial skills to take initiatives and to create opportunities
for economic growth;
Establish a Careers Office to work closely
with leaders in local industry, commerce and the ETC to match the needs
of the world of work and the aspirations of graduates;
With
local industry and through the international – especially European
Union – funding, stimulate joint research projects towards such
initiatives as the Small and Medium sized companies;
Through
units such as the MUS (Malta University Services), the CLS (Centre for
Labour Studies), and the IPA (Institute for Public Administration)
provide extension courses and training to all categories of workers who
seek or need to develop their vocational / professional skills and
knowledge;
Through its own example, the University will continue
to serve as a model employer by adopting innovative measures to
stimulate productivity, quality services and harmonious labour
relations;
Retain its traditional characteristics as a humane
and friendly institution where all categories of staff work and
intermingle with mutual respect.
Institutions:
University of Malta University of Malta Msida MSD 06 Malta Tel.:++356 2340 2828 Fax:++356 21 336450 E-mail: intoff@um.edu.mt Website:http://www.um.edu.mt
Centre for Labour Studies University of Malta, Msida MSD 06, Malta Tel.:++ 356 2340 2727 Fax:++ 356 21 340 251
Foundation for International Studies Old University Building St. Paul's Street
Valletta Malta Tel.:++356 21234121/2 Fax:++356 21230551 E-mail: intoff@maltanet.net
Institute of Health Care University of Malta Tal-Qroqq Msida MSD 06
Malta Tel.:++356 23402828 Fax:++356 21 336450 Website: http://www.um.edu.mt
Malta University Services University of Malta Tal-Qroqq Msida MSD06
Malta Tel.:++356 23402324 Fax:++356 21340979 E-mail: info@mus.com.mt Website:http://www.um.edu.mt
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