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Capacity Training

Adventist Education believes in the holistic development of the student which takes into consideration the spiritual, mental, social and physical.

CAPACITY TRAINING PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

  •  provide practical and useful physical exercise for the development of good health, strong mind and noble character. (*Education p13).
  •  give students opportunity to gain knowledge of the practical duties of everyday life. (*Fundamental of Christian Education, p228).
  •  develop in students character traits which are essential to success when employed, such as punctuality, accountability, efficiency and ability to work with others.
  •  develop in students positive attitudes to good time management skills as they learn to integrate all required activities.
  •  foster confidence and leadership skills
  •  provide practical required skills needed in formal employment.
  •  instill in students a spirit of volunteerism and service.
  •  prepare graduates to serve in a community of care.
  •  foster greater understand of people who are less privileged.
  •  impart values to the community while on the other hand providing valuable experience to students.

CAPACITY TRAINING PROGRAM (CTP) consist of two major programs known as:

  1. Skill Training
    is compulsory for all Indoor students residing in the dormitory and married students residing in the married student village on campus. With the exception of GTA (Graduate Teaching Assistants) students reside both in the dormitory and in the married student villages.
     
  2. Community Service
    is compulsory ONLY for 3rd and 4th year, both on- campus and off-campus students studying at Pacific Adventist University.

Skill Training
Guidelines and Procedures

  • – CTP registration desk – registering both new and returning students to the program.
  • – ST Hours Record Book will be issued to students (mostly new students and those who have changed their residential status) from day to board.
  • – Names allocated to departments (according to department/supervisor’s preferences/availability of space).
  • – Students will be notified of their skill training department before/after the first week of classes.
  • – Student is required to fill the skill training contract form and have it sign by the supervisor. (Contract indicates the time student will report to work and the agreement that he/she made with the department).

Note: The Program Co-ordinator has the final decision on the allocation of students to departments.

NUMBER OF HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK

UNDERGRADUATES

BOARDING STATUS

HOURS REQUIRED

All courses – Year 1 & 2

Indoor

8

All courses – Year 3 & 4

Indoor

5

Midwifery

Indoor & Married

4

Married Student – Year 1 & 2


MSV

7

Married Student – Year 3 & 4


MSV

4

POSTGRADUATE

BOARDING STATUS

HOURS REQUIRED

All courses – Year 1 & 2

Indoor

5

All courses – Year 3 & 4

MSV

2

Reasons why it is important to comply with the rules and regulation of CTP (Skill Training)

  • Students who fail to comply will automatically lose their boarding status at the end of the semester.
  • Students accumulates deficit hours in Week 5, access to the following areas will be on hold/suspended until deficit hours are cleared:
  • Internet access
  • Library (book loans)
  • Printing
  • Students with high deficit hours will automatically have their boarding terminated by the end of Week 16 of the semester.
  • Fulfillment of CTP is a condition for graduation.

Community Service

  • The Community Service (CS) component recognizes that members of Pacific Adventist University share a spiritual, social, and ethical responsibility to help and support others in the community. Community Services is an organized program that allows students to serve the community surrounding PAU and in the NCD areas.
  • Community Service are conducted in groups and mostly held on weekends/Sundays and awarded a value hours based on preparation, participation, quality effort put into the project/service, team work, etc.
  • Total hours required in a semester is 24 hrs and 48 hrs in an academic year.

Guidelines and Procedures

  • The 3rd and 4th year students are required to make up group of 18 members/students to a group.
  • The group will choose a leader and a secretary and also give a name to the group.
  • The secretary/leader will officially register the group with the Student Services office using the CS registration form available.
  • The leader will schedule a meeting with the group to discuss their CS project/services proposal for the semester.
  • The secretary will fill the CS proposal form outlining their projects plan and submit the form to the Student Services office for processing and confirmation.
  • Community Service outreach takes place only on Sundays.
  • The logistics and other necessary requirements is the responsibility of the CTP office.
  • At the end/completion of the project(s) a report will be submitted to the CTP office with other necessary requirements for the CS valuing process to take place.

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Frequently asked questions

Have a question about Pacific Adventist University's 40th Anniversary Homecoming event?

We hope this FAQ page helps answer your questions, and we look forward to celebrating with you!

General Questions

The 40th-anniversary homecoming event for Pacific Adventist University will be held between Monday, 1 July until Sunday, 7 July 2023.

The homecoming event will be held at Pacific Adventist University, 14 Mile, Sogeri Road, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

The homecoming event is open to all Pacific Adventist University alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends!

Yes, there is. Pacific Adventist University and the Government of Papua New Guinea have subsidised airfares with Air Nuigini and meals and accommodation to make it affordable so that everyone to be part of the celebrations.

To find out more about costs and packages, please visit Accommodation & Logistics menu here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/accommodation-logistics/

It depends. If you are flying into Papua New Guinea from overseas, it will be the cost of an airfare, plus a meal and accommodation package to stay at PAU.

We have created three packages for you:

  • Full week package (arr. Monday 1 July, dep. Monday 8 July)
  • Weekend package (arr. Thursday, 4 July, dep. Monday, 8 July)
  • Day package (meals only and/or registration only)

There are three types of accommodation available at PAU:

  • Dormitories
  • Classrooms
  • Campsites

You can stay for the whole week (package ranges from PGK640-850), or just the weekend package (PGK280-400).

This cost includes meals, accommodation and transfers to and from the airport.

If you so choose, you are welcome to stay off-site and register for the meals only package (PGK30 p/meal plus PGK50 registration pack).

Check out the Accommodation & Logistics page here for more information: https://www.pau.ac.pg/accommodation-logistics/

The homecoming will feature a variety of activities, including speed friending, grad year meet-ups, reunion activities, street preaching, talent concerts, official opening program, live music, street parade, sightseeing in Port Moresby, keynote speakers, open day and campus tours, fellowship and worship, international meals, Sunday market, workline, awards night, sporting events, cultural performances, and more!

We encourage all guests to bring comfortable clothing for warm days and nights, your national dress, sun protection, toiletries and your Bible and notepad.

If you are staying on-site in the dormitories, you will need just a pillow and toiletries. If you are staying in the classrooms, you will need to bring your bed linen, pillow, towels and toiletries. If you are camping on the PAU campsite, you will need to bring your tent, sleep mat, linen, pillow, towel and toiletries.

Registration, Meals & Accommodation

Yes! Please register so we know you are coming. That way we can put aside accommodation, food and even transfers from the airport and will be ready for your arrival.

If you do not register, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate or feed you, and we want your anniversary experience to be wonderful!

Cost to register only is PGK50 and you will receive a registration pack on arrival.

Even if you live in Port Moresby or live on campus, we encourage you to register so you can be part of the action!

You too will receive a registration pack, and if you like you can purchase a flexible meal plan so you can eat with friends and family visiting for homecoming.

Please register before 30 June 2023.

To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/

To register, please book now here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/

When you register online, you will receive a registration pack when you arrive at PAU. The registration pack comes free with any accommodation package, but if you purchase just meals and/or just the pack, it will be an additional PGK50.

YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE ARRIVING AT PAU.

Your special edition anniversary cotton bag will include:

  • your special edition anniversary program
  • anniversary tee
  • 2023 bird calendar
  • complimentary breakfast goods
  • complimentary PNG sim card
  • an RFID wristband (which will give you access to meals and your accommodation).

To register, please click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/

Even if you live in Port Moresby or live on campus, we encourage you to register so you can be part of the action!

You too will receive a registration pack, and if you like you can purchase a flexible meal plan so you can eat with friends and family visiting for homecoming.

Please register before 30 June 2023.

To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/

Dormitories, classrooms and campsites are available at Pacific Adventist University at a discounted rate for all Alumni and friends.

Our team at PAU have also sough out alternative accommodation at UPNG, and discounted rates in other hotels and accommodation.

To learn more, visit the Accommodation & Logistics menu here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/accommodation-logistics/

 

PAU has created three packages for you:

  • Full week package (arr. Monday 1 July, dep. Monday 8 July)
  • Weekend package (arr. Thursday, 4 July, dep. Monday, 8 July)
  • Day package (meals only and/or registration only)

There are three types of accommodation available at PAU:

  • Dormitories
  • Classrooms
  • Campsites

You can stay for the whole week (package ranges from PGK640-850), or just the weekend package (PGK280-400).

This cost includes meals, accommodation and transfers to and from the airport.

If you so choose, you are welcome to stay off-site and register for the meals only package (PGK30 p/meal plus PGK50 registration pack).

Check out the Accommodation & Logistics page here for more information: https://www.pau.ac.pg/accommodation-logistics/

Yes! All meals are included in the PAU accommodation packages.

We have organised special themed meals for each evening including two banquet dinners.

Our meal planning team are organising something special for you!

Even if you live and/or work on campus, we encourage you to register so you can be part of the action!

You too will receive a registration pack, and if you like you can purchase a flexible meal plan so you can eat with friends and family visiting for homecoming.

Please register before 30 June 2023.

To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/

Even if you live in Port Moresby or live on campus, we encourage you to register so you can be part of the action!

You too will receive a registration pack, and if you like you can eat with friends and family visiting for homecoming.

To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/

Registration will stay open for guests travelling overseas until 30 June 2023.

Local guests can register for meal and registration packs up until close of business on Friday, 5 July.

To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/

Reunions

The PAU Alumni Association is facilitating class reunions during the program and fun events all week.

You can contact them when you arrive and register to become re-connected with your classmates.

Yes, you are welcome to plan a reunion for your class or department.

PAU Alumni Association has already provided two events at homecoming so you can re-connect with both your graduating year and your graduating school.

Please contact the Alumni team for more information on <[email protected]>.

Event program & activities

Yes! Not only will you receive a registration pack that includes a program when you register, we also have program available on the Pacific Adventist University Alumni WhatsApp Community.

Make sure you are connected to your Alumni chapter, and it is part of the PAU Alumni community and you will receive all event updates!

The homecoming will feature a variety of activities, including speed friending, grad year meet-ups, reunion activities, street preaching, talent concerts, official opening program, live music, street parade, sightseeing in Port Moresby, keynote speakers, open day and campus tours, fellowship and worship, international meals, Sunday market, workline, awards, sporting events, cultural performances, and more!

To view the program, visit the program menu here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/program/

Other enquiries

Bring any medicines that you need and check with the country laws so you can bring them with you on the plane. Declare what is necessary when you arrive. On campus throughout the event, we will have ambulance support on hand, as well as our university clinic team. If you require any non-urgent medical support, we encourage you to visit our clinic or a nearby doctor.

Also, ensure when you travel overseas, to include travel insurance with your airfare.

Our team here at PAU are here for any emergency.

For security, please call +675 7297 0958.

If you wish to contact the Alumni organising team, please call Kym on +675 7277 4823 or email <[email protected]>.

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