Student Counselling

Vikaas – The Student Counselling Centre

As students embark on a journey to personal excellence and empowerment, Vikaas – The Student Counselling Centre of WCC is well equipped to offer students a plethora of services that aim to develop in them a will to win, an urge to learn and a desire to grow towards reaching their full potential. 

About Vikaas

Vikaas, the Sanskrit equivalent for “overall development” is the Student Counselling Centre of WCC.  The unit was started in 1985 as a Project of the Department of Psychology. The counselling services at Vikaas are aimed at enabling students to lead a fulfilling, fruitful and responsible life and to be effective contributing members of the society. 

Mission

To provide professional counselling services in a confidential setting for the psychological, emotional, and social wellbeing of students as they pursue academic goals and explore personal growth.

Objectives of Vikaas

The goal of Vikaas is to provide students with holistic development through academic, career and personal counselling and is achieved through the following objectives:

• To help students identify and attain their educational and career goals
• To promote personal growth and social development of students
• To guide students in becoming active, responsible and self-disciplined citizens
• To encourage and assist students in making informed personal and professional choices
• To equip students with essential skills such as personal independence, confidence, self-sufficiency, motivation and resilience through developmental workshops

Hours and Location

The counselling services are offered to students of  Shift I and Shift II from 9 am to 12.30 pm and 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm respectively.

The counselling services are offered in a place which is not associated with the Psychology department to avoid the stigma associated with seeking counselling.

It also ensures anonymity to students. The counselling room is a large well-ventilated room, with comfortable seating arrangement. Privacy is maintained as the entry to the room is regulated. Counselling is usually offered by appointment; except in cases of emergency.

Activities of Vikaas

Orientation Programmes

The first years of UG and PG courses from the Aided and Self-Financed streams are given an orientation programme about the counselling services of Vikaas. The counsellor meets with the respective departments of the Aided and Self-Financed streams of the College to give the induction programme. Students are encouraged to visit the centre and make use of the services provided at Vikaas. They are given a brief overview about the various activities of Vikaas. 

Individual Counselling

Psychological Counselling is offered to individual students relating to issues like concentration, time management, study habits, shyness, insecurity, self-confidence, exam fear, communication skills, interpersonal relationships, family, career and health. 

Workshops on Life Skills

Workshops on Life Skills are conducted on a regular basis for students on personality development with the aim to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills and values that would enhance their overall functioning 

Psychological Assessments

Psychological Assessments on personality, intelligence, vocational interest & aptitude are available at Vikaas. The centre is equipped with 12 such assessment materials and students are encouraged to take these tests to be more aware of their skills and attributes. Psychological assessments serve as an instrument for students to achieve self-improvement and personal growth. 

Library

Vikaas has a small library that has about 255 books on self-help. Students are encouraged to borrow these books and be benefitted by them.