The Student Leader Functional Competency Framework covers topic areas pertinent to student life activities of official student organisations on campus. Student leaders are encouraged to build up competencies outside of what is essential for their exco positions.
Out of the many trainings and workshops available, the following are essential for key appointment holders of student organisations:
Programme & Learning Outcomes
This in-person training at the start of the academic year aims to provide key information and tools for new student leaders in navigating guidelines and policies pertaining to student life on campus, as well as to provide an avenue of connection to build community amongst fellow student leaders.
Who Should Attend:
All official student organisations should complete this training.
Mandatory for: President, Vice-President
Expected Training Date(s):
At the start of the academic year, typically mid-end September.
Programme & Learning Outcomes
This online course is designed to:
Who Should Attend:
NUSSU and Clubs, Interest Groups with an NUS WBS.
Mandatory for:
Expected Training Date(s):
Available year-round on Canvas, searchable under “Finance & Procurement Training.”
The Safety and Crisis Management Workshops are conducted by the Office of Risk Management and Compliance (ORMC) for all student organisations.
This workshop includes mitigation and management of risks, incidents and emergency management and risk management assessment.
Teams that are planning for these activities are recommended to attend the workshop:
All student organisations planning for high-risk activities should attend this workshop.
Mandatory for: Project Directors and Safety Officers
Once a semester- please check the workshop dates and sign up to attend before your event.
The Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) is a law that governs the collection, use and disclosure of personal data. The Act has come into full effect on 2nd July 2014.
These trainings aim to address the key responsibilities of the Student Data Protection Representatives and highlight some of the common challenges and application of this Act on student activities.
All official student organisations should complete this training.
Mandatory for:
Available year-round on Canvas, searchable under “PDPOSA001 Personal Data Protection Training for Student Leaders'
These sessions address the questions our student leaders face when managing their NUSync group and CCA finances.
Do write in for a consult if you have any questions after reviewing the available resources.
Recommended for: NUSync Portal Administrators, General Secretaries, Treasurers
Keep an eye out in NUSync upcoming events! Topic of sessions vary year to year.
The NUS Office of Student Affairs (OSA) seizes every opportunity to supports the NUS student community through student services, residential admission, clubs, leaders’ training, community engagement, integration and service learning, health and wellness, as well as disability support.
