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Centre for iTaukei Studies: Challenges and Strategies for Intervention

This article discusses the challenges faced by the Centre for iTaukei Studies at the University of Fiji, including student inclusion and retention, student engagement, client satisfaction, industry collaboration, interdisciplinary teaching, IT support, and internationalization. It also proposes social and behavioral strategies for intervention, including student services, counseling, cultural events, exchange programs, and community projects. Additionally, strategies for staff intervention, such as staff associations and welfare initiatives, are discussed. The article emphasizes the importance of creativity and innovation in overcoming challenges and achieving success.

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Centre for iTaukei Studies: Challenges and Strategies for Intervention

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  1. Centre for iTaukei Studies Dr. Kuridrani Ms. Rokuta Mr. Gaunavou The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www.unifiji.ac.fj

  2. Challenges • Student inclusion & retention. • Student engagement • Client Satisfaction • Industry Collaboration with government & civil society organizations. The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www.unifiji.ac.fj

  3. Challenges • Interdisciplinary teaching(for example: indigenous studies, law, health) • IT support (facilities / equipments) for teleconferencing The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www.unifiji.ac.fj

  4. Challenges • Internationalization of our programs with other indigenous studies centers in Australia, NZ, Hawaii, Canada and Caribbean. • Library should effectively support out teaching & learning program. • Resource & exhibition Centre • Community engagements • Greatest challenge is how best we can make these dreams /visions happen. The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www.unifiji.ac.fj

  5. Social Behavioral Strategies for Intervention • A) Students • Introduce a Student Services Manager who looks after all Student Affairs. • Student Association Office. • Counseling Committee (refer chart) • Cultural Night / CIS – exhibition of cultural dance , songs and artifacts. • Inter- school sports day. • Inter-tertiary sports. • Exchange programs with Otago, Massey University, NZ, Hawaii (Hands on Practice & Research ) The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www.unifiji.ac.fj

  6. The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www.unifiji.ac.fj

  7. A) Students • Vale ni Bose • Protocol Officer. • Community projects- social responsibility • Residential Units for Students local & overseas:(Cafeteria, laundry, pool, Fitness Centre, Therapy Services, Medical Centre, Recreational Room, Market) The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www.unifiji.ac.fj

  8. CIS Graduates • Primary & Secondary School Teachers = 90% • ITaukei Trust Fund - 2 • Bred Bank - 1 The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www.unifiji.ac.fj

  9. Strategies for Intervention b) Staff • Revive Staff Association/ Welfare. • Invent champions in specific areas- sports, social club, research, local & international conferences • Family Sports day • Staff Insurance • Additional Staffing The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www.unifiji.ac.fj

  10. Rule of the Game: We will create a demand for Business in Creativity & Innovations We will not wait and idly wish for Mana to fall We will make Mana fall through our creativity & innovation Stay Blessed

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