Staged on the theme; Maintaining  Peace, Stability, Leadership, Mental Health & Wellbeing for Student Leaders at FBC, the Organizers: Kolat and Wɛlnɛs Sɛnta, Fourah Bay College [FBC], University of Sierra Leone, held a one-day workshop for student leaders aimed at strengthening skills in leadership, conflict prevention, and mental wellbeing as tools for campus peace and academic success. The workshop was anchored on the belief that stable, mentally healthy leadership is key to a productive university environment.

The program commenced with breakfast for all participants, followed by opening prayers. Welcome remarks and statements were delivered by:

1. *Kolat Sɛnta Team* – Set the context for the workshop and the role of student leaders in campus stability.
2. *FBC Administration*: Represented by the Assistant Deputy Vice Chancellor II, *Mrs. Elizabeth L. A. Kamara*, who delivered the administration’s statement. She emphasized the university’s commitment to student welfare and peaceful coexistence.
3. *Welcome Address*: Delivered by *Mr. Ambrose T. Rogers* on behalf of the Kolat Sɛnta Director, *Prof. Aisha Fofana Ibrahim*. He welcomed participants and highlighted leadership as service. He stressed FBC Kolat and Wɛlnɛs Sɛnta’s commitment to providing a safe space for staff and students in a very congested environment.  Rogers intimated that the workshop was fully funded by the Sɛnta’s staff.

Workshop Presentations

All presentations were content-rich, practical, and followed by interactive sessions to ensure participant engagement.

*Session 1: Leadership*

*Facilitators*: Mrs. Elizabeth L. A. Kamara & Mr. Ambrose T. Rogers

*Content Covered*:

1. Definition and core attributes of leadership.
2. Key leadership styles relevant to student governance.
3. Practical strategies for students to acquire and apply leadership skills in campus settings.

The session stressed servant leadership and accountability.

*Session 2: Campus Peace and Stability*

*Facilitator*: Rev. Oliver T. Harding

*Content Covered*:

Rev. Harding underscored that peace is a non-negotiable prerequisite for academic excellence. He discussed early warning signs of conflict on campus, non-violent communication, and the role of student leaders as first responders to tension.

*Session 3: Mental Health and Wellbeing for Students’ Success*

*Facilitator*: Mrs. Fatmata Stephens, Department of Sociology and Social Work, FBC

*Content Covered*:

Mrs. Stephens provided practical insights on recognizing stress, anxiety, and burnout among students. She shared coping strategies, the importance of help-seeking, and  threw light on how leaders can create supportive peer environments to promote mental wellbeing and academic success.

*4. Participatory Activities*

After each presentation, participants engaged in interactive sessions, Q&A, and group discussions. This ensured the content was contextualized to challenges student leaders face at FBC.

*5. Closing Session*

The workshop concluded with:

1. *Evaluation*: Participants completed evaluation forms to assess content relevance, delivery, and logistics.
2. *Group Photographs*: The excited budding leaders took several pictures with the workshop facilitators and Kolat Sɛnta staff.

*6. Conclusion*

The workshop achieved its objectives. Student leaders left with a clearer understanding of leadership as service, practical tools for maintaining peace, and strategies for safeguarding mental health. The Kolat and Wɛlnɛs Sɛnta, FBC, through this training, reinforced its mandate of building resilient, responsible student leadership at Fourah Bay College.

‘Kolat Senta’, FBC Holds Workshop for Student Leaders

Staged on the theme; Maintaining  Peace, Stability, Leadership, Mental Health & Wellbeing for Student Leaders at FBC, the Organizers: Kolat and Wɛlnɛs Sɛnta, Fourah Bay College [FBC], University of Sierra Leone, held a one-day workshop for student leaders aimed at strengthening skills in leadership, conflict prevention, and mental wellbeing as tools for campus peace and academic success. The workshop was anchored on the belief that stable, mentally healthy leadership is key to a productive university environment.

The program commenced with breakfast for all participants, followed by opening prayers. Welcome remarks and statements were delivered by:

1. *Kolat Sɛnta Team* – Set the context for the workshop and the role of student leaders in campus stability.
2. *FBC Administration*: Represented by the Assistant Deputy Vice Chancellor II, *Mrs. Elizabeth L. A. Kamara*, who delivered the administration’s statement. She emphasized the university’s commitment to student welfare and peaceful coexistence.
3. *Welcome Address*: Delivered by *Mr. Ambrose T. Rogers* on behalf of the Kolat Sɛnta Director, *Prof. Aisha Fofana Ibrahim*. He welcomed participants and highlighted leadership as service. He stressed FBC Kolat and Wɛlnɛs Sɛnta’s commitment to providing a safe space for staff and students in a very congested environment.  Rogers intimated that the workshop was fully funded by the Sɛnta’s staff.

Workshop Presentations

All presentations were content-rich, practical, and followed by interactive sessions to ensure participant engagement.

*Session 1: Leadership*

*Facilitators*: Mrs. Elizabeth L. A. Kamara & Mr. Ambrose T. Rogers

*Content Covered*:

1. Definition and core attributes of leadership.
2. Key leadership styles relevant to student governance.
3. Practical strategies for students to acquire and apply leadership skills in campus settings.

The session stressed servant leadership and accountability.

*Session 2: Campus Peace and Stability*

*Facilitator*: Rev. Oliver T. Harding

*Content Covered*:

Rev. Harding underscored that peace is a non-negotiable prerequisite for academic excellence. He discussed early warning signs of conflict on campus, non-violent communication, and the role of student leaders as first responders to tension.

*Session 3: Mental Health and Wellbeing for Students’ Success*

*Facilitator*: Mrs. Fatmata Stephens, Department of Sociology and Social Work, FBC

*Content Covered*:

Mrs. Stephens provided practical insights on recognizing stress, anxiety, and burnout among students. She shared coping strategies, the importance of help-seeking, and  threw light on how leaders can create supportive peer environments to promote mental wellbeing and academic success.

*4. Participatory Activities*

After each presentation, participants engaged in interactive sessions, Q&A, and group discussions. This ensured the content was contextualized to challenges student leaders face at FBC.

*5. Closing Session*

The workshop concluded with:

1. *Evaluation*: Participants completed evaluation forms to assess content relevance, delivery, and logistics.
2. *Group Photographs*: The excited budding leaders took several pictures with the workshop facilitators and Kolat Sɛnta staff.

*6. Conclusion*

The workshop achieved its objectives. Student leaders left with a clearer understanding of leadership as service, practical tools for maintaining peace, and strategies for safeguarding mental health. The Kolat and Wɛlnɛs Sɛnta, FBC, through this training, reinforced its mandate of building resilient, responsible student leadership at Fourah Bay College.

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