DAR ES SALAAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

DAR ES SALAAM UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
A Constituent College of the University of Dar es Salaam
INFORMATION GUIDE TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Issued by
The Office of the Deputy Principal (Academic)
2015
Table of Contents
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ........................................................................................................ i
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INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 1
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REGISTRATION PROCESS ............................................................................................................................ 2
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CHANGE OF ACADEMIC PROGRAM/COURSE ......................................................................................... 2
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ORIENTATION WEEK PROGRAM ............................................................................................................... 3
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DUCE MAP ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
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SUPPORT AND WELFARE SERVICES ........................................................................................................ 3
6.1.
Accommodation Unit .................................................................................................................................... 4
6.2.
Counseling Services Unit .............................................................................................................................. 5
6.2.1.
Spiritual Counseling ............................................................................................................................. 5
6.2.2.
Academic Advisors .............................................................................................................................. 5
6.3.
Students’ Health and Catering Unit .............................................................................................................. 5
6.4.
Students’ Governance Unit ........................................................................................................................... 6
6.5.
Sports, Games and Recreation Unit .............................................................................................................. 8
6.6.
College Health Centre ................................................................................................................................... 9
6.7.
Special Education Unit .................................................................................................................................. 9
6.8.
Safety and Security ..................................................................................................................................... 10
6.9.
Banking Services......................................................................................................................................... 11
6.10.
Faith-based Life .......................................................................................................................................... 12
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TUITION FEES AND OTHER COSTS ......................................................................................................... 12
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STUDENTS’ LOANS OFFICE ...................................................................................................................... 13
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LIVING EXPENSES....................................................................................................................................... 13
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DRESS CODE ................................................................................................................................................. 14
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ROAD SAFETY IN AND OFF CAMPUS ..................................................................................................... 14
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GENDER CENTRE AND GENDER CLUB .................................................................................................. 15
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LIBRARY AND ACADEMIC MATERIALS ................................................................................................ 16
13.1.
Library Sections .......................................................................................................................................... 17
13.2.
Library Facilities and Services .................................................................................................................... 18
13.3.
Library Opening and Closing Hours ........................................................................................................... 19
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ACCESS TO STATIONERY AND GROCERY ............................................................................................ 19
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NON INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS ON CAMPUS ................................................................................... 19
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ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANLINESS ........................................................................................................... 20
APPENDIXES .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
APPENDIX I:
DUCE SITE MAP ....................................................................................................................... 1
APPENDIX II:
DRESS CODE ............................................................................................................................. 2
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
CoICT
College of Informatics and Communication Technologies
DARUSO
Dar es Salaam University Students Organization
DoS
Dean of Students
DUCE
Dar es Salaam University College of Education
HIV
Human Immune Virus
ID
Identity Card
IGU
Income Generation Unit
MUCE
Mkwawa University College of Education
MOI
Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute
NBC
National Bank of Commence
NHIF
National Heath Issuance Fund
NMB
National Microfinance Bank
OPAC
Online Public Access Catalogue
PCCB
Prevention Corruption Bureau
TTCL
Tanzania Telecommunication Company Limited
UDSM
University of Dar es Salaam
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1.0
INTRODUCTION
The Vice Chancellor and the entire University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) would like to
take this opportunity to welcome you at the University of Dar es Salaam. We wish you a
smooth and prosperous stay at the University.
1.1.
The University of Dar es Salaam
The University of Dar es Salaam is the oldest public university in Tanzania. It is situated
on the western side of the city of Dar es Salaam, occupying 1,625 acres on the observation
Hill, and 13 kilometers from the city centre.
It was established on 1st July 1961 as an affiliate college of the University of London. It
had only one faculty- the faculty of Law, with 13 students. In 1963 it became a constituent
college of the University of East Africa together with Makerere University College in
Uganda and Nairobi University College in Kenya. It was elevated to an independent
University of Dar es Salaam in August 1970, following an enactment of the Parliament
Act No. 12 of 1970 and all the enabling legal instruments of the constituent colleges.
Since then, the University of Dar es Salaam has grown in terms of students’ intake,
academic units
and academic programmes as well as students’ welfare services. The
UDSM currently has two constituent colleges namely, Mkwawa University College of
Education (MUCE) and Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE).
1.2.
Dar es Salaam University College of Education
The Dar es Salaam University College of Education was established in 2005 as a
Constituent College of the University of Dar es Salaam. Since then, DUCE has been
growing in terms of the number of students, academic units and programmes as well as
student welfare services. At the end of your academic journey at DUCE you will be
awarded a University of Dar es Salaam Degree. The Principal and the entire DUCE
community would like to welcome you to DUCE and wish you a smooth and joyous stay
at the College.
1.3.
Transport Services
While attending your studies at DUCE you will be responsible for your own travel
arrangements to and from the College. Students arriving by Rail or Bus should proceed to
the College campus located at Chang’ombe in Temeke Municipality, along Taifa Road,
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adjacent to the National Stadium, which is approximately 3 km from the city center and
TAZARA Railway Station respectively or 13 km from Ubungo Bus Terminal. You are
advised to take a cab/Daladala that will take you right away to the College. You are urged
to take safety precautions regarding your money and other valuable items when travelling
within and outside Dar es Salaam. During the journey, keep your ticket because
sometimes conductors carry out checks. It is always advisable to let the conductor know
your destination in advance.
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REGISTRATION PROCESS
During the orientation week, you will be required to present your academic credentials
and other relevant documents to facilitate your formal registration as a DUCE student. No
student shall be registered unless he/she brings original bank pay-in-slip as an evidence of
fee payment as well as original birth certificate and original Certificate of Secondary
Education Examination (C.S.E.E.), i.e. Form IV or Equivalent, Advanced Certificate of
Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E), i.e. Form VI or Equivalent and/or any
other relevant documents which supported his/her application. Note that result slips will
not be accepted. In case of any inquiry do not hesitate to contact the office of the Deputy
Principal (Academic) through: Tell: +255222850978 or E-mail: [email protected]
After registration students will be issued with identity cards. Photo taking for the purpose
of College Identity preparation will be done at the College Smart Card Offices after
arrival. Should you have further inquiries regarding students’ ID cards, feel free to visit
the Smart Card Office located at New Lecture Theatre ground floor.
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CHANGE OF ACADEMIC PROGRAM/COURSE
All students will be registered for the courses they have been admitted to. No student
shall be permitted to change a course or program before being registered and/or
without the approval of his/her sponsor as the case may be. Procedures for changing the
programme will be on condition that:(i) There is a vacancy, and
(ii) The criteria used to select students to that course have been met.
For more information please visit the University of Dar es Salaam website at
www.udsm.ac.tz and read the University Prospectus or visit the office of the Coordinator
of Undergraduate Studies.
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ORIENTATION WEEK PROGRAM
After you have arrived at DUCE for your studies, your walk-in to the Dean of Students'
office can provide you with any help and guidance you might need. All new students are
required to participate in the orientation programme. The Orientation Week has a series of
activities for fresh men and women in the College. You will be provided with a copy of
the program for your guidance so that you can follow closely the orientation week
activities at the College. It is important that you stick to the timetable and attend all
events, as they are all very crucial to you.
A section of new students following carefully the proceedings of the Orientation Week
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DUCE MAP
DUCE map is an important tool for new students whereby all key areas for students’
services both social and academic are marked. DUCE map is attached for your reference.
(Appendix 1)
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SUPPORT AND WELFARE SERVICES
University life will accord you a lot of freedom, which you may not have experienced
before. This freedom comes with its own social risks. Please carefully explore your
environment that includes the great city of Dar es Salaam. It has excellent educational and
recreational facilities, if you approach it positively. But if you do not mind your step it can
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also be the cause of misery and self peril. At times, College life can be stressful; we want
you to join us at DUCE to learn, relax, enjoy and achieve your potential. Even if you do
not currently need any of our various student support services from the College, they may
still be beneficial to you. So make an effort to familiarize yourself with them.
The office of the Dean of Students (DoS) is in charge of all matters that involve student’s
life at the College. Its mission is to oversee and coordinate quality services delivery in an
effective, efficient and sustainable way. The office is made up of four (4) core units that
respond to students' needs. These include: Students’ Development and Counseling,
Students’ Governance and Judicatory Services, Health, Catering and Accommodation as
well as Sports, Games and Recreation.
You can visit the Dean of Students office which is located at House No. 1 at Kijiji "B" or
call +22 222850860 for more details.
6.1.
Accommodation Unit
The University offers a range of quality accommodation in the Halls of Residence oncampus and off-campus. There are 4 Halls on-campus and they are charged at the rate of
TZS 800.00 per day. Other accommodation facilities are located at Mbagala and Mabibo
12 km and 10 km away from DUCE Campus respectively. They both charge TZS 500.00
per day (prices may be revised from time to time). There are independent operators of
minibuses (Daladala) from Mabibo or Mbagala hostels to DUCE daily. Fares are
normally the same regardless of the distance travelled. The Dean of Students' office deals
with all matters regarding students’ accommodation at the College.
Note that accommodation facilities for undergraduate students enrolled at the College are
limited. The College neither guarantees accommodation to any student nor is it obliged to
provide the same to students. However, the College recognizes that students who are
severely physically disabled or suffer from mental health disability or severe medical
impairment or severe psychosocial problems cannot effectively carry out their studies
unless they are provided with on-campus accommodation. The Office of the Dean of
Students when offering accommodation will, therefore, give priority to such students on
medical grounds, disabilities and severe psychosocial problems before considering other
groups of students. Nonetheless, consideration for such applications will be made only
after they produce a genuine medical proof of their ailment and must be counter-checked
and approved by the Medical Officer In-Charge at the College Health Center and/or
College students’ Counselor.
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6.2.
Counseling Services Unit
The unit provides personal counseling, trauma counseling, group counseling, spiritual
counseling, educational (Academic) counseling, and psychosocial support.
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Counseling services are organized and provided at the Dean of Students' Office located at
House Number 1 at Kijiji “B’ and Hall One in the Warden’s Office.
The College has a Counselor who will give you the necessary guidance and counseling.
Such services can also be offered at the respective faculties by students’ academic
advisors or wardens in the Halls of Residence depending on the issue at hand - an
academic, financial and/or personal issue. Specialist counseling such as spiritual, medical
and psychiatric problems can be arranged by the Medical Officer-In-Charge and/or Dean
of Students. Please, feel free to approach any of these persons in case of trouble.
6.2.1. Spiritual Counseling
Spiritual counseling services for all DUCE students are organized and provided at the
Dean of Students' office. For Muslims the counseling service is offered on every Thursday
from 2.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m and for Christians on every Friday from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm
6.2.2. Academic Advisors
Starting a degree can be daunting for all sorts of reasons, whether it is living alone for the
first time or coping with a new level of academic work. You will be assigned a mentor
(Academic Advisor) from your teaching programme that will provide you with help and
advice. Make full use of your Academic Advisor. Your Academic Advisor will be able to
give you academic guidance and steer you towards the help and support available to you
on study, practical and personal matters.
6.3.
Students’ Health and Catering Unit
Health and Catering Unit is located at Hall One. The Warden’s Office supervises
sanitation in all catering services and assists sick students in collaboration with the College
Health Centre to get necessary medical attention. In addition, this unit handles National
Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) matters in collaboration with NHIF Office to make sure
that all students get their NHIF cards. With the introduction of NHIF, students are also at
liberty to get treatment at any hospital, which accepts NHIF cards. However, in order to
have an NHIF card, a student is required to fill out a form and submit it to the Dean of
Students' Office.
There are several companies that offer catering services on campus. Feel free to choose
where you want to eat. There has been a tendency among students to skip meals. This is
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very unhealthy. “A healthy body keeps a healthy mind.” You need a lot of calories to
study successfully.
6.4.
Students’ Governance Unit
Students’ Governance unit deals with students’ leadership under the auspices of the Dar es
Salaam University Students’ Organization (DARUSO), and other students’ social
associations recognized by the College. It is the responsibility of this unit to guide, counsel
and coordinate students as well as ensuring that students’ activities are fairly run with
integrity and mutuality among students by taking into consideration gender balance among
others. On the other hand, the unit plays the role of bridging the gap between students and
the College Management. It also supervises the implementation of the Student By-laws.
Kindly read very carefully the University of Dar es Salaam Students By-Laws, 2012
and DUCE Students By-laws, 2014 so as to be aware of what kind of behaviors are not
acceptable and must be avoided by University students and the punitive measures in case
of default. At the University, as elsewhere, ignorance of the standards is not an acceptable
justification for violating community standards.
Newly elected DARUSO-DUCE leaders listening attentively to the
Deputy Principal- Academic, during an induction seminar
DARUSO’s objectives are not in conflict with the objectives of the College and the
provision of any other applicable written law, as the Governing Board may approve.
DARUSO, whose membership is compulsory, is represented in all College organs, right
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from the Halls of residence to the Governing Board. DARUSO works for welfare of all
students. Its role is to articulate students’ interests for attention by management. You are
expected to utilize your representatives to bring to the attention of the College
administration issues that need to be addressed. DARUSO operates under three (3) pillars
namely:i) The Cabinet consisting of the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, and
Ministers.
ii) Judicial Organ consisting of the Chairpersons and Secretaries of Faculties, female
representatives from amongst elected female representatives and one other
representative from special groups.
iii) USRC is the University Students’ Representative Council which consists of the
Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Clerk and all University representatives from the
above two mentioned organs and elected representatives from Faculties/degree
programs, subjects’ representatives and halls/hostels representatives.
DUCE Management in a group photo with elected Top DARUSO-DUCE leaders
DARUSO Office is located at the Lecture Hall building. Welcome to DARUSO; welcome
to develop and nurture a spirit of patriotism for our University and country as a whole. For
more information visit DARUSO facebook page DARUSO-DUCE.
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6.5.
Sports, Games and Recreation Unit
The College encourages students to participate in games. It has playgrounds (out-door) for
football, netball, basketball, tennis and volleyball. Indoor games facility for table tennis is
also available. All these facilities are located at DUCE Campus. For other recreation
facilities, the Lecture Hall, can be used for drama, films and dances. The campus
halls/hostel of residence has a common room, fitted with a sofa set; internet and TV
facilities. Kindly take advantage of these facilities for recreation. There are also sports and
recreational facilities at the Mwl. J.K. Nyerere Mlimani Campus and others are available
at Mabibo Hostels as well as at the College of Informatics & Communication
Technologies (CoICT), Kijitonyama Campus (previously TTCL Hostels).
Playgrounds are meant for students, University employees and the surrounding
communities. They are also open for hiring at low price. “Education and Sport are always
great bedfellows”. The College encourages you to improve that linkage, both here and in
schools. For more information, contact the Coordinator, Sports, Games and Recreation
Unit at the Office of the Dean of Students.
DUCE athlete, Baha Qamunga (with the national flag) poses for a group photo with fellow
students when they bid goodbye to him before his departure to Uganda to participate in the World
University Cross Country Championship 2014
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6.6.
College Health Centre
The College has a well equipped Health Centre with requisite medical staff for attending
the College community. An ambulance is also available and on call 24 hours at the
College Health Centre, which is located within the DUCE Campus on the 1st floor in the
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences building. Only complicated cases are referred
to the Muhimbili National Hospital, Temeke, Tumaini and Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute
(MOI), both of which accept NHIF brown cards. Thus, the College strongly advises you to
pay for medical capitation and have NHIF cards. Once you have been treated or admitted
at any hospital you are advised to communicate with the College Medical Officer-inCharge and/or the Dean of Students for proper records and support services that you may
need as a student.
Feel free to share and ask for advice on health related issues. In case you fall sick and you
are unable to attend classes or you have been admitted in a hospital outside DUCE, you
are advised to report your case immediately to the Medical Officer-in-Charge. For
communication purposes, please contact DUCE Health Center Tel. Number +255
222850164.
6.7.
Special Education Unit
Some of the students admitted to the College are physically handicapped or medically
unstable hence they need special care/attention. The College recognizes its responsibility
to ensure that facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible. If you are
disabled, or have a long-term medical condition, the Special Education Unit is there to
support you. The Unit provides information and advice for all disabled students, and
organizes support services in areas such as notes taking, communication, mentoring, study
skills and making special examination arrangements and can liaise with departments on
your behalf. Assistance to physical access to classrooms, offices and buildings is also
available from the College’s Special Educational Unit. Our facilities include a dedicated
room equipped with a range of specialist equipment.
Appropriate accommodation may be possible only if prior arrangements are made to allow
ample advance planning. Therefore, early notice for special needs is essential. If you
would like to find out more about the physical environment at DUCE and discuss support
arrangements with us in person, we would be delighted to arrange for your visit.
Especially if you are a wheelchair user or mobility impaired, a visit can be particularly
useful, as the design of some of our older buildings means that access may be difficult.
New students with disabilities or medical disability who require special accommodation
facilities shall, in detail, state their needs in writing at the time of application and attach
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current copies of supporting medical certificates/documentation from appropriate
professionals or institutions to support a request for an accommodation or to help
determine appropriate facilitation such as Braille, large print extended time, etc. It is not
enough to state generally that a physical/medical condition may cause learning difficulties;
the documentation must demonstrate that the student requires the special services being
requested. Additionally, accommodation and facilitation needs may change over time and
are not always identified through the initial diagnostic process. The office of the Dean of
Students and/or the College’s Special Educational Unit (located at the College Library 1st
floor) facilitates equal access to all programs and activities of DUCE and handles the
problems of physical and medical impairments.
Finalist students with special needs pose for a group photo before enjoying
their graduation cake on June 2015 at DUCE.
6.8.
Safety and Security
It is always important to take necessary measures to stay safe in a big city like Dar es
Salaam. Your safety while at the College is very important to us. DUCE has an Auxiliary
Police Department, which assists the Tanzania Police Force in maintaining peace and
order and safeguarding public safety and community property. It is strongly advised that
when you venture outside the College especially in the evening, make sure that you are
not alone in order to reduce the risk of being mugged. It could be dangerous walking
lonely on dark streets. It is every one’s duty to take the necessary precautions to avoid any
security risks.
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Currently, we are experiencing security concerns in the East African region that require us
to be vigilant. There has been a tendency among students to sublet their rooms. However,
given the security situation in the region, students are urged to stop this tendency of
subletting. As much as it has been happening for congenial reasons, it is not easy to be
certain whether or not your ‘tenant’ has ill intentions against you and/or your property.
Experience shows that the subletting tendency has generated incidents of property loss.
Over the recent years, the incoming freshmen and women have been victims of theft and
violence.
In addition, it is very risky to have companions you are not familiar with or even allow
strangers into your rooms. It is advisable that you know whom you are walking with on
campus and elsewhere. The choice of whom to associate with is yours, the sort of
company you keep has a bearing on both your academic career as well as life
opportunities. It is, therefore, extremely important to carefully choose good friends and
always refrain from falling victim of mass psychology. Each one of you has a right to free
choice, and this needs to be respected by everyone. Make the most of your chance to get
the best out of the University experience. Remember to keep off activities that will not
contribute positively to your future. Such activities may include: use of alcohol and drug
abuse which as you all know have ruined many promising careers, destructive habits, and,
bad association, among others. Possession and use of illicit drugs is both a breach of the
rules and regulations governing the conduct of students and also a criminal offence
punishable under the penal code of the laws of Tanzania.
Feel free to report any suspicious person wandering around the campus to the Auxiliary
Police so that appropriate actions can be taken immediately. For any safety information
call the following number: Auxiliary Police Commandant +255 222850145 or visit
Auxiliary Police Office located at Kijiji “B” House number 7.
6.9.
Banking Services
You will need to open a bank account during the course of your studies. We cannot
recommend any particular bank but we advise you to visit the banks listed below so that
you can be oriented on the types of services they offer and choose the bank that is suitable
for you.
To open an account, you will need your student ID card, address and name of your degree
programme. Depending on the bank you choose, you may be asked for more documents.
The Dean of Students (DoS) Office will provide you with a letter of introduction to assist
in opening a bank account. The following are some of the banks currently available at or
near DUCE Campus:
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i) NBC Bank located at DUCE Campus
ii) CRDB Bank located at Pugu Road and Temeke Stereo
iii) NMB Bank located at Temeke
NB: Students may wish to access other banks around the city.
6.10.
Faith-based Life
Students and staff have complete freedom of worship. At present, the College has no
facilities available for any religious group. However, the College has made an
arrangement for students to get such services within the College. These services can be
offered in recognized/approved groups. You are advised to register with your faith group
on campus for your spiritual growth. For more information on the worshiping days, time
and venue please visit or contact the Dean of Students office.
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TUITION FEES AND OTHER COSTS
DUCE is one of the most affordable colleges in the country, and aspires to provide access
to quality higher education by keeping tuition fees as low as possible. Tuition fees vary
depending on the degree programme you pursue. For more details on tuition fees and
degree programmes, read the University of Dar es Salaam Prospectus. You can also
access this information by visiting the College website at http://www.duce.ac.tz
You are advised to pay TUITION FEE and DIRECT COSTS before being allowed to
register and access College facilities. All students under Higher Education Students’
Loans Board (HESLB) are required to pay their tuition fees corresponding to the amount
remained after the allocation made by the Loans Board. For more information on allocated
amount visit www.heslb.go.tz
Note that all payments must be made in the relevant banks.
i)
Tuition fee and direct cost payments should be made through NBC Account
Number 071101000196 and the original Bank pay-in slip should be submitted to
the Bursar’s Office for issuance of a receipt. Students are reminded to write their
names as well as their registration numbers on the pay-in slip as they appear in
their admission letters. Those who have NHIF card should not pay medical
capitation fee. Instead, they should attach a copy of their NHIF ID card to the
Registration Form for verification.
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ii) Students who have been allocated accommodation on campus facilities or at
Mbagala Hostels should make payments for their accommodation at the NBC
Bank, Account Number 071101000196.
iii) Students who have been allocated accommodation at Mabibo Hostels should make
payments for their accommodation through the following account numbers: Mabibo Hostel Accommodation, Account Number 01J1088699900 (CRDB
Bank) or IGU, Account Number 040103000106 (NBC Ltd).
CAUTION:
i)
Accommodation fee will be paid after confirming the student’s room allocation.
ii)
Students will only be registered after they have paid tuition fees and other related
costs.
iii)
No cash will be accepted at the College.
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STUDENTS’ LOANS OFFICE
DUCE has a Students’ Loans Office, which is under the office of the Deputy Principal
(Academic). It was established specifically to facilitate and improve efficiency in the
issuance of students’ loans within the College. The Unit is located within the New Lecture
Theatre Building, First floor. The unit is manned by one Loans Officer and an Accountant.
The unit acts as the custodian of loans disbursement records at the College; offers
clarification to the students on various issues relating to loans; reconciles and establishes
any unpaid deserving students and reports them to the Loans’ Board for action; advises
students on all matters relating to students loans; coordinates exchange loans disbursement
information between students, University and Higher Education Students’ Loans Board
and credit loan funds to respective students Bank accounts. In case of any inquiry on
issues related to students’ loans do not hesitate to contact the office of the Deputy
Principal (Academic) through: Tel: +255222850978 or E-mail: [email protected]
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LIVING EXPENSES
How much money do I need for living costs?
It is always difficult to know exactly how much it will cost to live comfortably in a new
place especially because it is common knowledge that expenditure differs from one person
to another depending on one’s needs and wants. Students need to have enough funds to
cater for stationery, books, meals and accommodation while waiting for loans from
Higher Education Students Loans’ Board. However, you are advised to be careful with
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the money you have and do not spend money extravagantly. Always budget for your
living and day-to-day expenses and stick to your budget.
Always keep your money in the bank for safety because it will help you manage your life
better at the College. Do not disclose the password of your Automatic Teller Machine
(ATM) card to anyone even if she/he is your closest friend or relative, and do not disclose
it on the internet. It is difficult to get money from any other source in the University in
case you run out of money. Borrowing money from fellow students has often led to
conflicts due to inability to pay back the loan. If at all you have to lend another student
some money, consult the Dean of Students Office for advice before you do so.
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DRESS CODE
DUCE is charged with the task of mentoring students in professional ethics and societal
morals besides the core academic functions of the College. While the
intellectual/academic aspect of the task seems, on the surface, to override the other
purposes, a graduate teacher without moral and social ethics is an unfinished product, and
so unfit to render services to the public.
The College has not prescribed any dress code for students. It is, however, the
responsibility of each student teacher to observe standards that subscribe to a modicum of
modesty and decency in both dress and manner. Students shall, at all times, be expected to
wear decent and respectable clothing. Therefore, some kinds of clothes and/ or ways of
dressing are not acceptable at DUCE. Such unacceptable ways of dressing may include
those which are likely to be offensive to others or cause dismay or revulsion to those
around you or attract unnecessary attention to your sexuality, amounting to a scandal or
near occasion of hooliganism or showing disrespect to people or one’s human body as
well as the fact that they go against cultural norms. Proper dressing is a symbol of selfrespect as well as respecting others around you and above all you are a point of reference
or a mentor who will influence others. DUCE aims to re-establish the integrity and respect
of its community members, the esteem of the College so that when people look at DUCE’s
students they should adoringly remark: “That is a DUCE student teacher” (See Appendix
2).
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ROAD SAFETY IN AND OFF CAMPUS
The Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) is surrounded by relatively
busier Taifa and Mgulani roads in the main West gate and small East gate respectively.
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These roads are busy with various operational businesses. Most of the time students and
people tend to cross the roads in multitude. These roads are used by all types of vehicles
ranging from heavy trucks and semi-trailers to motorcycles commonly referred to as
“Bodaboda” which pose safety risks to pedestrians. It is, therefore, strongly advised that
students should take all the necessary precautions before they cross the roads or while
walking along them to avoid being run over.
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GENDER CENTRE AND GENDER CLUB
The College Gender Centre has a mandate of institutionalizing gender mainstreaming in
all the College core functions, policies and procedures. The College rigorously affirms the
equality of men and women. Acts of gender discrimination and sexual harassment cannot
be tolerated. Students are advised to report any incidents of gender-related harassment to
the Gender Coordinator and/or Dean of Students. Female students are encouraged to play
an active role in academic as well as students’ government activities including contesting
for elections to higher leadership positions.
DUCE students’ Gender Club was officially launched in May 2012. The club is part of a
concerted effort of DUCE students to take an active role in the implementation of the
gender mainstreaming program of the College. This club is open to all enrolled DUCE
students.
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Students dramatizing gender roles during a gender awareness seminar
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LIBRARY AND ACADEMIC MATERIALS
The University is a place to help you learn, develop, perfect yourself and optimize your
potentials. Teaching alone will not do that for you. At DUCE as well as at Dr. Wilbert
Chagula Library at Mwl. J.K Nyerere Mlimani campus and on the Internet you will find
diverse sources of reading materials including books and journals. Please make good use
of them in order to augment what you will learn in your lectures and other academic
engagements. Generally the library is charged with the responsibility of providing
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information services needed by the teaching staff and students at the College. You will
also find computers everywhere. These are tools for academic and formal communication.
Websites have more books than you can find even in the best stocked university library in
the world.
The Library Computer Laboratory is in place for you to access e-resources.
13.1. Library Sections
The College’s library has four sections. Readers’ Service Section provides users with
relevant information through proper self-management, reference services, circulation of
information resources and guides users on how to use available library resources.
Technical Services Section deals with selection, acquisition, classification, cataloging,
weeding, preserving and conserving library information resources. Information and
Communication Technologies Section maintains the library computer network, internet
services and other library web pages available and administers the library online public
access catalogue and bibliographical data entry into the library system. Research,
Publication and Training Section prepares technical proposal for training, conducting
research in the area of library use, editing and reviewing library documents as well as
designing and maintaining library.
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Our Library caters for both students and staff in searching for knowledge
13.2. Library Facilities and Services
To facilitate your learning, the College library offers various library facilities and services
to all its users. Such services include but not limited to:
i) Physical books, dissertations, theses and periodicals
ii) Electronic reading materials and Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
iii) Reading space, computer laboratory and a multimedia room
iv) Current newspapers and newspapers Archive
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DUCE students enjoying the reading space in the College Library
13.3. Library Opening and Closing Hours
i) During semester: Monday to Saturday: 08:30 – 18:30 hours and 19:30 – 22:00
hours Sunday: 14:00 – 18:30 hours and 19:30 – 22:00 hours.
ii) During vacation: Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 16:30 hours Saturday, Sunday and
Public Holidays: Library is closed.
For communication purpose please contact DUCE Library Tel. Number +255 222850982.
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ACCESS TO STATIONERY AND GROCERY
DUCE has two stationeries which are both located on campus. One is located near
DARUSO offices and the other one in a container located near cafeterias. There are also
privately owned stationeries, shops and mini supermarkets outside the campus where you
can buy your stationeries and other related needs.
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NON INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS ON CAMPUS
At DUCE, we do not and shall not get involved in partisan politics. The College shall,
therefore, not tolerate partisan politics by students within the precincts of the College.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANLINESS
Cleanliness is one of the most important practices of a clean and healthy environment. It
relates to public or personal hygiene. It is essential for everyone to learn about cleanliness,
hygiene, sanitation and the possible diseases that may result from poor maintenance of
hygienic conditions. A healthy environment is important for a healthy life. Environmental
cleanliness is every one’s responsibility. One of the most effective ways of protecting
ourselves and others from illness is good personal hygiene which is the first step to good
health as the old adage counsels: “prevention is better than cure”.
Practicing good body and environmental hygiene helps us to feel good about ourselves,
which is also very important for our mental health. It is also essential for social
interactions in the professional arena. Therefore, bath daily, wash your hands, trim your
nails, practice good oral hygiene, take care of your hair, wear clean cloths, keep your
surroundings clean, avoid littering in public places, refrain from spitting on the road etc.
for the common good of our society.
Remember: “DO SOMETHING GOOD TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE” Be aware of
HIV and AIDS. HIV and AIDS should never be taken lightly. So we all
need to refrain from infatuation and casual sex. You should lead responsible
lives and avoid risky behaviors. If you cannot refrain, then you are advised to use a
condom always. Make sure that you acquire and spread knowledge and NOT
virus!
Thank you All and Welcome to DUCE!!!
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APPENDIXES
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APPENDIX I:
DUCE SITE MAP
APPENDIX II:
DRESS CODE
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P.O.BOX 2329
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