
- Dessie Sisay Ashagrie
- +251935849995
- Dessie.Sisay@main.dku.edu.et
- Student Service Dean
Student Service Dean
Dear students,
On behalf of student service dean office, I am happy to welcome all of you to Debark University. Our office is committed to providing a supportive environment whether you are looking for guidance and counseling, clinical service, disciplinary issues and sport and recreational activities, dormitory and food services.
Students, you are aware that your success is important to us and that you are a member of this lively and diverse community. Do not hesitate to contact my office if you run into problems or have inquiries. We really value your opinions and concerns in order to further tailor our services to your requirements.
Wishing you all the best!
About Students’ Service Dean
At Debark University, the Student Service Dean is responsible for managing the creation and provision of student support services that improve students’ academic and personal wellbeing.
This role involves leading initiatives that promote student success, engagement, and holistic development throughout their university experience. Students’ services are a collection of student affairs services intended to support, safeguard, defend, and care for students in order to help them achieve their objectives as learners and as future leaders and professionals. The main services we offer to our university students includes
- Food/dining services
- Dormitory services
- Guidance and counseling
- Sport and recreation
- Student clinic/Health services
When you came to each of the services delivered dining will be mentioned first and here we are delivering quality food for students based on standards. The next services we are proudly offered to eligible undergraduate students are dormitories. In this regard, we assigned clean, neat and comfortable residential rooms to students. The other services were guidance and counseling which we deliver services if you have psychological/emotional burden.
Furthermore, one of the fundamental requirements for performing well academically is being in excellent health and hence we have student clinic giving health services for students. As a result, we work hard to ensure that our specialists deliver the best treatment possible in a friendly and considerate manner. Finally, the service that everyone can access is sport and recreational services. Our sport assistants are here to assist you to participate at different outdoor activities and we recommend interested students to enjoy there on their free time.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop strategies to enhance student engagement, retention, and satisfaction, fostering a positive campus environment.
- Work closely with academic departments, faculty, and administrative offices to support students’ academic journeys and extracurricular activities.
- Develop guidelines and working procedures for student services policies and procedures,
- Develop efficient and effective methods for providing student services and make sure they are properly implemented;
- Ensure the overall well-being of students by providing resources for mental health, conflict resolution, and personal growth.
- make sure decisions related to student services management made at all university levels are in line with relevant policies and regulations;
- counsel students on non-academic matters and offer guidance and counseling, conflict and disciplinary case management, sports and club management, and recreation and facility management services as needed;
- Give the necessary support to strengthen the Student Union