HSMC x AU Service-learning Trip 2016/17

HSMC x AU
Service-learning Trip 2016/17

This year, from 16th to 29th July, 15 HSMC students from the HSMC Volunteer Team Student Organising Committee and 20 students of the Asia University joined hands to serve the local community. The first part of the programme took students to Food Angel, homes for the aged and hostel for the mentally disabled persons in Hong Kong, and engage in caring projects coordinated by HSMC Volunteer Team Members. In the reciprocal visit to Taiwan, students reached out the the homeless, children with disabilities and the abandoned animals.

Beyond engagement in services, discussions on social policy and community support services between two places were conducted to enhance students’ understanding on these issues.

今年,15位恒管義工隊學生籌委會成員及20位亞洲大學的同學一同參與為期兩星期的服務學習交流計劃,攜手為兩地的弱勢社群送上關懷。計劃的首星期於香港進行,同學分別到「惜食堂」、弱能人士宿舍及安老院參質由恒義組織的關懷活動。台灣方面,同學到訪各機構與身心障礙的兒童、流浪動身互動,更到台中火車站探訪街友(露宿者)。
除社會服務外,是次交流亦讓兩地同學就香港及台灣的社會政策、對弱勢社群的照顧及支援有更深入的討論及交流,令是次服務學習體驗更具啟發性。

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HSMC x Asia University Service-learning Exchange Programme

HSUHK x Taiwan

In collaboration with the Asia University, the Student Affairs Office first launched the ‘HSUHK​ x Asia University Service-learning Exchange Programme’ in 2015/16. Emphasising on students’ civic and social engagement, the programme provides students the opportunities to reach out to the community and to enhance their awareness of different social issues in a global context, through reciprocal visit between Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Programme Features

  1. Reciprocal Visit: The service-learning trip is conducted in both Hong Kong and Taiwan, allowing students to understand the social situations, policies and community support services and make comparison between two places.
  2. Student-led Services: Students will work together as the organising committee on itinerary design, service planning, liaison with NGOs, service implementation and volunteer management.
  3. Project-based Learning: Based on a specific topic (e.g. poverty), students will engage not only in community services, but also researches, discussions and sharing sessions, exchanging ideas with other participants and giving suggestions to the support provided to the underprivileged.

Students' Sharing

我會用「獲益良多」來總結這次服務學習交流。從不同的服務中,我有機會與社會上的弱勢社群有更多面對面的交流,讓我明白到社會上有很多人都豐衣足食、活在幸福之中的同時,有很多「隱藏」的群體,無論動物或人,都需要我們的幫助。個人成長方面,我從實戰中學到應該如何安排一個活動,特別是兼顧微小的細節和臨場的應變是十分重要的。事前的準備工作當然不容忽視,但準備得再周密,在活動中亦有機會出現一些難以預料或控制的因素。這次身兼參加者與籌辦者,訓練我處事要更靈活變通。

最後,我很感激這個服務學習交流計劃,讓我有機會與來自台灣的同學在文化、社會服務有深入的交流,也讓我認識到一班很好的朋友。

Timmy CHIU (Class of 2017)
Participant, 2016/17

這是我第一次離開香港到外地參與義工服務,所以感觸很大。台灣關懷弱勢社群的方式,較多是一些自發的行動。以探訪街友為例,亞大的同學不會像我們一樣局限於與機構合作舉辦活動,而是保持著「只要有心,就可行善」的理念—他們積極地在社區募捐,盡自己所能幫助弱勢社群,這一點我認為是值得大家去學習的。

其次,台灣同學服務社會的熱誠亦遠比我們多。我們總是覺得做義工就能幫助別人,台灣同學以行動證明這樣並不足夠,參與是第一步,用心交流、細心照顧服務對象才是真正的行善,這次服務學習交流讓我對參與義工服務有更深刻的體會、更成熟的想法。

Grace YEONG (BBA, Year 3)
Participant, 2016/17

在台灣和香港的服務中,我看到了很多真誠而不求回報的助人之心,我亦敬佩機構職員、照顧者和義工們都願意獻出自己的力量,為社區帶來多一點光輝。反觀香港,我們的社會較為崇尚物質、功利主義,對人或事有太多計較;或許香港人每天都太忙碌,有時候忙得只顧著自己,忽略了身邊的人。

面對現時的社會問題,我們可以放慢一點步伐,多看看四周,有時可能因為一句溫暖的問侯,已經可以幫助沮喪、失望的人尋回生命的希望。

Tammy FAN (BBA, Year 2)
Participant, 2016/17

在這十四天的港台志工交流,我們探訪了不同的團體及機構。從服務和體驗過程裡,我們都學到了不少,尤其與人溝通的技巧,因為足夠的溝通才可以讓彼此了解想法,再作調整,令活動更順利地進行。

這次的義工交流,我認識了一群善良、充滿愛心又好玩的朋友們,能和他們一起做服務真的十分有意思。雖然完了這十四天後就要各散東西,但幸好我們仍然有繼續聯絡,保持彼此的友誼。

Mandy CHU (BBA-MGT, Year 3)
Participant, 2015/16

首先,感謝恒管給予我寶貴的機會,讓我在課室以外學到更多。雖然十四天的志工旅程完結了,但是所得的經驗卻畢生受用。在與人合作方面,活動令我明白團隊配合的重要性,我們一隊十個人需要安排亞大學生在港七天的行程,大大小小的事也要仔細處理、分工合作,令我明白了隊員之間的磨合和配合的重要性。

另外,在個人成長方面,活動讓我更尊重長者。…現在,我們對他們的關心,其實是一份尊重,感謝他們曾經為社會付出。長者的大半生歷練讓我學會珍惜、關懷及尊重他們。

Yammi LAM (BBA-MGT, Year 3)
Participant, 2015/16

Useful Information

Resources and Useful Information for Student Organisations

1) Student Leader Enhancement Series

To equip the office bearers of student organisations with knowledge and skills in running and managing a student organisation as well as planning and organising events, Student Affairs Office offered a series of training sessions for them. For details, please refer to this page.

2) Application for use of campus venues and facilities

Student organisations could apply for the use of campus venues and facilities for holding activities. For details and procedures, please refer to this page

3) Functional email accounts

Student organisations could make use of its functional email account to connect with the HSUHK community. For details, please refer to this guidelines.

4) Application for address proof 

Student organisation that would like to apply for address proof should submit the duly completed application form via email to sdcl.sao@hsu.edu.hk.

5) SUSA System

SUSA System is developed for HSUSU to manage its member.  Presidents and Vice-presidents of student organisations may visit to the System to check the SU membership status of all current HSUHK students. 

6) Guidance notes on proposal and report writing

Student organisations may refer to the below guidance notes for reference:

7) About Confidentiality of Information and Personal Data (Privacy)

The University undertakes to comply with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (the Ordinance), to ensure that personal data kept are accurate, securely kept and used only for the purpose for which they have been collected. Student organisations should also comply with the guidelines and procedures. For details, please refer to the following links:

8) About Sexual Harassment

The University is committed to equal opportunity in academic pursuit and employment and the elimination of discrimination in any form against any staff members, students and/or any other persons who have dealings with the University, in compliance with the Equal Opportunities Ordinances in Hong Kong.

For details of the University’s policy, please click HERE

For information of the Equal Opportunities Commission, please click HERE.

Complaints on discrimination or sexual harassment can be reported to the Equal Opportunity Officers:

  • Mr Jim Sze Chung (Student Development and Campus Life Section, SAO)
    Tel: 3963 5579,  Email: scjim@hsu.edu.hk; OR
  • Ms Amy Chu (Career Planning and Development Section, SAO)
    Tel: 3963 5559,  Email:amychu@hsu.edu.hk

All complaints will be treated with the utmost sensitivity and in strictest confidence.

Enquiry

Student Development & Campus Life Section

Email: sdcl.sao@hsu.edu.hk

Tel.: 3963 5560

Publicity on Campus

Publicity on Campus

Student organisations are welcome to promote their activities at HSUHK campus but at the same time should observe the University’s policy guidelines and procedures on the arrangement for display of publicity materials on campus. While the full set of the guideline (click HERE) can be obtained from Campus Development and Management Office (CDMO)’s website, below listed please find a few salient points for you to note.

  1. In order to maintain a clean and tidy campus environment, all displayed publicity materials shall only be displayed at “Designated Areas” (DA) on campus.
  2. All displayed publicity materials shall be related to academic work, promotion of University development and activities/events/services on campus.
  3. Displays with commercial value and/or promotion of activities/functions/events by external organizations will not be allowed unless prior approval has been obtained from the University’s Communications and Public Affairs Office.
  4. Publicity materials of the University shall have the top and overriding priority over any other display materials if there is a time conflict between the display period of University’s promotional materials and those of Schools/Departments/Offices/Centres/Student Organisations.
  5. Schools, Departments, Offices, Centres and Student Organisations should be responsible for the legality, accuracy and appropriateness of the displayed publicity materials of their own respective units.
  6. The University reserves the right to remove and dispose of any inappropriately displayed materials on campus without any prior notice.

Banner

  • Student organisations should make their application through Student Booking System (SBS)
  • Banner design (either tentative / finalised version) should be included in the online application. Should the final output deviates from the design submitted, the University reserves the right to withdraw the approval granted.
  • Student organisations should submit their application with the proposal of the activity/ event to be promoted. Endorsement on the proposal should be obtained from the Sub-Organisation Committee of HSUSU first.
  • Application should be made at least 14 working days before the display period.
  • Banners (BR02-BR11) should be taken down by student organisations. Please arrange to dispose them after the display period and in any case, no later than one week after the end of the display period. 
  • Banners (BR12-20) will be taken down by CDMO for you. Please arrange to collect them after the display period and in any case, no later than one week after the end of the display period. Uncollected banner will be discarded without further notice.

Booth

  • Student organisations should make their application through the Student Booking System (SBS)
  • Display materials (either tentative / finalised version) should be included in the online application. Should the final output deviates from the design submitted, the University reserves the right to withdraw the approval granted.
  • Student organisations should submit their application with the proposal of the activity/ event to be promoted. Endorsement on the proposal should be obtained from the Sub-Organisation Committee of HSUSU first.
  • Application should be made at least 5 working days in advance.
  • All users must remove the display materials by the end of the display period such that the booth /board can be immediately used by the next user. Failure to do so will be subjected to penalty under “Fail to reinstate the furniture/equipment to its original condition” as shown in the “Points Deduction Scheme”. Display materials will be discarded without further notice.

Posters

  • Student organisations can make use of the “Designated Areas” on campus for posters / notices posting.
  • Student Clubs and Societies should obtain endorsement from the Sub-Organisation Committee of HSUSU first.
  • Users please make sure that “expiry date” and “official stamp” are put on the posters / notices before posting. Unidentified materials will be removed without further notice.

Use of University Logo

If you wish to include the University logo on your publicity materials, please note that approval from CPAO is required in advance. The application form can be downloaded from CPAO website (click HERE).

Enquiry

Student Development & Campus Life Section

Email: sdcl.sao@hsu.edu.hk

Tel.: 3963 5560

Student Amenities Booking

Student Orgnisations' Use of Campus Facilities and Equipment

A) Student Organisations’ Rooms (B301-B305) at LSK Complex (Block B)

The following rooms on 3/F of LSK Complex (Block B) are allocated to student organisations under HSUSU for meeting and storage: 

Eligible Users

B301: Union Council of HSUSU

B302: The Editorial Board of HSUSU

B303: Executive Committee of HSUSU

B304 and B305: Students’ Associations and Affiliated Societies

B) Storage Rooms in Old Hall

Rooms H101-H103 in Old Hall are assigned as storage rooms for student organisations under HSUSU.  Users should comply with the General Storage Guidelines

C) Classrooms for meeting purposes

Classrooms will be arranged for student organisations to use for meeting and activity preparation after classes. The Union Council Sub-organisation Committee (UCSC, 屬委會) is responsible for allocating those rooms to sub-organisations. Student organisations should contact UCSC to reserve the rooms. Users should comply with the Terms and Conditions for Use of Classroom and 24-hr Facilities.

D) Lee Shau Kee Complex (Block B) Facilities

Students organisations should pay attention to application lead time.

Type of Venues Applications must be made at least Applications can be made at most
Block B facilities15 calendar days3 months in advance (Sports-related activities)
2 months in advance (Non-sport related activities)

Student organisations submit their application via email to sdcl.sao@hsu.edu.hk:

      1. A duly completed Application Form (SAO_SDCL_Form2a)
      2. Activity Proposal (including rundown/ itinerary, division of work, detailed budget plan, contingency plan)
      3. Form C endorsed by Sub-Organisation Committee of Students’ Union Council
      4. Complete the HSUHK Sports Facilities Booking Online Form to specify the detailed arrangement of the event

Please be reminded to read through the Information for Users of the Lee Shau Kee Complex before submitting application.

E) The Inspiring

Students organisations should pay attention to application lead time.

Type of Venues Applications must be made at least Applications can be made at most
The Inspiring14 calendar days3 months in advance

Student organisations submit their application via Student Booking System (SBS) with the following documents:

      1. A duly completed Application Form
      2. Activity Proposal (including rundown/ itinerary, division of work, detailed budget plan, contingency plan)
      3. Form C endorsed by Sub-Organisation Committee of Students’ Union Council

Please be reminded to read through the Rules and Regulations for the Use of the Inspiring before submitting application.

F) Other Venues (except facilities in LSK Complex [Block B])

Student organisations should make their application through the Student Booking System (SBS) on eCampus. For guidelines and procedures, please refer to HERE.

Students organisations should pay attention to different application lead time.

Type of Venues Applications must be made at least Applications can be made at most
Classrooms5 Working Days in advance 60 Calendar Days in advance
Special Venues30 Calendar Days in advance 60 Calendar Days in advance
Booths5 Working Days in advance
60 Calendar Days in advance
Banner Spaces14 Working Days in advance
60 Calendar Days in advance
Play Space (Outdoor Multipurpose Playground)7 Working Days in advance 60 Calendar Days in advance

For the reservation of Lecture Theatres, student organisations should submit the application via email to sdcl.sao@hsu.edu.hk.  (SAO_SDCL_Form2b)

G) Walkie-talkies and mobile speaker

Student organisations with needs can borrow walkie-talkies from the SAO on a first-come-first-served basis. All on-loan items must be used within the HSUHK campus and are not transferrable to other parties.

Student organisations should state the request in the Student Booking System (SBS) or by sending the Application Form to sdcl.sao@hsu.edu.hk. Application has to be made 5 working days in advance. For guidelines and procedures, please refer to HERE.

H) Pianos

Two pianos, one in the College Hall and one in the Auditorium (D201) can be applied for use by student organisations at the time they submit the venue application form. The use is bound by the following guidelines.

Piano in the College Hall (4/F, Block M)

      1. This piano is open for use by offices / schools / student organisations, subject to the availability of the venue.
      2. Student organisations wishing to use the piano for special function should indicate at the time they submit the venue booking application.
      3. All users should use the piano with care and should any problem be spotted regarding the functioning of the piano, please inform CDMO.

Grand Piano in Auditorium (D201)

      1. This piano is primarily for use for concerts and University functions.
      2. Offices / schools could apply for the use of it at the time they submit the venue booking applications to CDMO.
      3. Student organisations could apply for the use of it at the time they submit the venue booking application. Only special functions such as musicals and other music related performances would be considered.
      4. All users should use the piano with care and should any problem be spotted regarding the functioning of the piano, please inform CDMO.

 

Remarks

*All student organisations are strongly encouraged to plan ahead of their own activities. Usage of University’s amenities without prior permission is strictly prohibited.

* Student organisations should comply with the Guidelines for Student-led Activities. Penalties under the Points Deduction Scheme will be imposed on student organisations that fail to comply
with the rules and regulations .

*For external organisations wishing to have its event(s) held at HSUHK Campus, please contact the Campus Development and Management Office at 3963 3150.

Enquiry

Student Development & Campus Life Section

Email: sdcl.sao@hsu.edu.hk

Tel.: 3963 5560

Organisation of Non-profitable Sales related Activities by Student Organisation

Organisation of Non-profitable Sales related Activities by Student Organisation

Student organisations should observe the following guidelines and submit the application form with supporting documents by email to sdcl.sao@hsu.edu.hk at least 8 weeks before the activity date when they plan to organise any non-profitable sale activities within campus.

Guidelines & Application Form

Enquiry

Student Development & Campus Life Section

Email: sdcl.sao@hsu.edu.hk

Tel.: 3963 5560