The Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) traces its origins to the Bureau for Student Counselling, established in 1965 as one of the first university student counselling services in South Africa. Over the years, the Centre has evolved into an integrated, multidisciplinary service dedicated to supporting students' academic, personal, psychological and career development, empowering them to realise their full potential.
The following vision, mission and core values guide our work and reflect our commitment to student wellbeing, growth and success.
Vision
We strive for our Centre to be approachable, inclusive and client-centered, with our values based on shared humanity; we aim to promote citizenship by facilitating wellness, personal agency and sustainable equity.
Mission
To provide the University community with psychological, developmental and support services, with the focus on critical engagement, advocacy, personal growth and graduateness.
Core values
- Empathy
- Shared accountability
- Innovation
- Excellence
- Leadership in the service of others