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Summer -2013

HANDBOOK

SAVAR CAMPU

Residential Semester



RESIDENTIAL SEMESTER

The Residential Semester (RS) of BRAC University (BRACU) is a unique

experience in university education in Bangladesh. The two goals of this intensive

program are: 1) to develop the leadership skills of the students and prepare them toface future challenges. 2) To improve their communicative English skills

particularly in terms of the English language of this is acclaimed through a so that

they can be successful in the job market or in higher education.

The aim of the RS at Savar is to develop the confidence of the students. This is

achieved through a broad based educational approach that prioritizes thefollowing:

- Improving communion skill, particularly competence in the Englishlanguage.

- Inculcating a deep sense of social responsibility among the students so that they

can become conscious citizens, aware of their rights and responsibilities to

society and the nation.- Inculcating a deep sense of ethics in respect of the students’ personal conduct

as well as their social, economic and political conduct.

- Ensuring the rounded development of students in terms of their academic,

extracurricular and experiential activities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In which semester do I go to Savar for the ‘Residential Semester’ (RS)?Upon Completion of the first semester in Mohakhali campus with a minimum

CGPA of 2.00 and passing in English, a student becomes eligible for joining

the RS at Savar campus in the next semester.

Is the Residential Semester’ Compulsory?

Yes, attending the Residential Semester’ is compulsory for all BRACUstudents. Completion of the courses, at RS is part of the degree requirements.

Students who fail to attend RS won’t graduate from BRAC University.

Where is the Location of the Savar Residential Campus?Away from urban congestion, BRACU Savar Campus is located in a green

rural set-up in the village of Khagan on the Ashulia- Birulia Road in Savar. It

is about an hours drive from the city center to the campus.



How Many Academic Courses do I take in RS?The compulsory courses for RS include English, Bangladesh Studies, and

Ethics & Culture. In addition, there are compulsory study tours and fieldvisits in rural areas to obtain practical experience about rural life, the

development process and the rural culture of Bangladesh. Students need to

buy the course materials from Aysha Abed Library at the Campus.

What percentage of presence is mandatory?90% presence is mandatory at RS classes otherwise students will not be

allowed to sit the final examinations.

What are the Experiential Learning Activities (ELA) and their

Purposes?

Experiential Learning Activities are given equal importance alongside

academic coursework in order to develop social skills of the students.

Learning activities include on and off campus events like social learning

labs, study tours, institution and organization visits, RS co-curricular activities and village immersion programs. Students are required to participate in all co- curricular activities. This is mandatory.

What is the Purpose of Outdoor Activities

Outdoor activities are given due importance for students so that they can

learn from visiting and observing different places outside theclassroom/campus. In order to do so, students are taken to different

places/villages from Savar campus for a day.

How am I Rewarded for my Participation in Activities?

The students exhibiting exceptionally good performance are awarded withthe Vice Chancellor’s certificates. They are also awarded with certificates

and prizes for RS activities. However, if any student misses two activity

classes s/he will not be eligible for getting RS activity certificate.

What does the British Council do at Savar Campus?

The British Council Resource Center has collaborated with BIL, BRACU to

run Book Reading competition at Savar campus. It is compulsory for all the

students to take part in this activity .This competition will be based on

reading books and performing activities every week. Individualmembership fee for this is Tk.200 and it is mandatory. The participants

who will score at least 40% in the assessment (done at the end of semester

by British Council) will get attractive prizes and certificates from the British

Council.



When is the Dormitory opening and closing times?Dormitory gate will open at 6:30am in the morning and it will close at

10:00pm sharp. Students must get in their respective dormitory in time.

How frequently can I come back home from the Residential campus?

The RS is a fully residential semester for about 14 weeks. Only nominatedvisitors, preferably parents, are allowed to visit the students on Parents’ Day

from 3:00-5:00 pm. On Fridays visitors visiting time will be from 10.00am -

12.00pm and 3.00pm-5.00pm.

Students at the RS may be given a short leave due to emergency or

exceptional circumstances with a leave application approved by the

respective House Tutor. Any overstay of leave without any valid reason, will be considered as a breach of discipline and s/he would not be granted leave

during the rest of the semester. The semester in Savar campus is residential,therefore, we strongly discourage students from taking frequent campusleave.

What personal items should students bring with them?

Students should bring formal and casual wear along with some sport wear.They should also bring personal toiletries and school stationeries for

personal use.

Two or three seated rooms with beds, bedcovers, pillows, pillow covers andmosquito nets are provided. Other personal items like medicines, two sets of

medium-small lock-keys and five copies of passport sized photos and

photocopy of health-card must be brought. We strongly discourage studentsto bring expensive cell phones, cameras and ornaments. Strictly prohibited

items include Desktop/PC, sound system, electric heater, iron, playing cards

and illegal drugs. In case of loss of any personal belongings/valuable items,management cannot be held responsible. Students are requested to carry

light luggage so that it can be carried to dorms easily. Students are requested

to submit payment/deposit slip to their respective dorm tutors during dormregistration.

Where do I report if I face any problem with fellow students / dorm?

Students should discuss their problems with the House Tutors, Facultymembers and Counselors. If the matter still remains unresolved, the

problem can be reported to the Assistant Campus Superintendent and, in

an extreme case, to the Campus Superintendent (CS).



What are the facilities available in Savar Campus?

The academic facilities in the Residential Campus of BRAC University

include well equipped classrooms, spacious conference rooms, a rich library

with reading space, and modern computer labs with Internet connection.

There are comfortable dormitories for male and female students and faculty

members, four large dining halls, an auditorium for presentations andmeetings and sufficient open space for indoor and outdoor games.

Furthermore, the following facilities are the available in Savar Campus.

Medical services

We have a resident staff nurse. Our medical officer from Mohakhali campus

visits Savar campus thrice a week. We have institutional arrangement withEnam Medical College and Hospital, Savar, where we refer cases in case of emergencies. We encourage parents to inform us about chronic diseases of their children and drug use if any.

Psychosocial supports

In Savar campus, along with other facilities, we have a full time Psychosocial

Counselor to take care of the students by promoting their inner strength and

personal qualities so that they can cope with any sort of personal and socialdifficulties.

Sports facilities

Sports facilities, like football, cricket, table tennis, carom, handball, volleyball

and badminton are available in Savar Campus. However, the authority will

only ensure infrastructural facilities related to sports. Any Sports equipment(i.e. football, cricket bat, badminton bat and so on) should be brought/bought

by students on their own.



BRAC University, Savar Campus.Village: Khagan, PO: Biruliya, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Phone: 7743270, Web: www. bracu.ac.bd

Tongi Bridge

Dhaka - Mymensingh Road

Zia Internation

Airport (ZIA)

Akran School

Madrasa

BRAC CDM

Uttara Over Bridge

Abdullahpur Bus Stoppage

(1 KM )

Location MLOCATION M



Attendance Policy for Savar Campus:

A. Attendance in campus:

1. If a student remains absent from campus for one week or less, s/he has to take permission from

the Campus Super to return to the Campus.

2. If a student remains absent from campus for more than one week, s/he must take permission

from the Director, BIL, BRAC University to return to the Campus.B. Attendance in Class :

1. 90% Class attendance is a must to appear in the final examination.

2. On emergency a student can be absent for maximum 04 classes with written permission from

the course teacher.

3. Altogether if a student misses more than four classes in any circumstances s/he will be

barred from sitting for the final examination.

C. Marking for attendance:

1. To get full marks for attendance (which is 05) one student has to be present in all classes held in

that particular section.

2. For each absence 0.25 marks will be deducted from the attendance marks.

3. A total of 15 marks(5 marks for each course) will be distributed over 3 courses – DEV, HUM, and

ENGLISH , for attendance as well as active participation in the following programs:

Important Information

1. DEV101 and HUM103 courses are not offered in Mohakhali Campus. I f for any reason,

anybody fai ls to complete these cour ses, s/he must retake the courses as a non-resident

student of Savar Campus with in the foll owing semester.

2. Attending Social Learni ng Lab, BRAC Program visit and Museum visit are

mandatory for al l students. There is no makeup option for these activi ties.

Hum:

1. Seven Habits (Integrated

HUM class)

2. Session on Johari Window

3. TBA

English:

1. Public Health

2. Grooming & Etiquette

3. Meet the Employers

Dev:

1. Brac Orientation

2. Lecture on Liberation War

3. Lecture on Development



RS Form I

Residential Semester

Summer-2013

VISITOR'S PROFILEStudent’s information:

Name:…………………………………………… Dorm:…………………………

Dept:…………………………… ID no.: ………………………

Semester………………….

Signature:……………................

Mother’s/ Local guardian’s information:

1. Name:…………………………………Relationship:…………………......

Address:…………………………………………………….......

E-mail Address:…………………………………………………

Telephone/Mobile No:……………………………………........

Signature ……...........................................................................

Father’s/ Local guardian’s information:

2. Name:……………………………………Relationship:………………......

Address:…………………………………………………….......

E-mail Address:…………………………………………………

Telephone/Mobile No:……………………………………........

Signature ..................................................................................

Note: Parent’s day will be observed on May 25, Saturday from 3:30-5:30pm.

___________________________________________

Checked and signed by Father/Mother/Guardian

____________ ____________________

House Tutor Asstt. Campus Superintendent

Photo of the Mother

Photo of the Father

Photo of the Student



RS Form I I


Savar Campus

STUDENT’S PROFILE

Name: (BLOCK Letters, according to your certificate):

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Student’s Mobile No: E-mail:

Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy) ____/____/________ Marital Status__________ Blood Group________

Dorm------------------------------------ Room No-------------- ID-----------------------------------

Mother’s Name ____________________________ Occupation ________________________

Father’s Name: __________________________ Occupation_________________________

Brothers and sisters:

Name Age Remarks

Present Address: ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Person: _____________________________________________________________

Relationship: _________________________Tel/Mob: _______________________________________

Games you play with proficiency: _____________________________________________________

Interest areas (Music, Debate, Theater, or any thing else): _____________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Institutions Attended:

SSC/“O” Level_______________________________________________________________________ HSC/“A” Level_______________________________________________________________________

________________________ ________________________ Signature of the student Signature of the Mother/Father

Photo of the Student



RS Form I I I


Savar Campus

Medicine List & Doctor’s Appointments

Name: (BLOCK Letters, according to your certificate):

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy) ____/____/________ Marital Status__________ Blood Group________

Dorm------------------------------------ Room No-------------- ID-----------------------------------

Doctors Appointments Date:

Medicine List (Must attach the Doctor’s Prescription):

________________________ ________________________ Signature of the student Signature of the Mother/Father



Date: _______ Card no._______

LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP CARD RS Form IV

(For student only)

Ayesha Abed Library, BRAC UniversitySavar Campus

Name___________________________________________________ID__________________

Semester_________________Program______________________Dept.__________________

Present address: Room No.______________________________________________________

Dorm Name___________________________________________________________________

Permanent address_____________________________________________________________

________________________________________________Mobile_______________________

Tel ________________________________E-mail: ______________________________

Leaving date from Savar Campus:_______________________________________________

Signature of member Signature of House Tutor Signature of Sr.Asstt. Librari

A. A. Library, BU

Accn./Callno.

Author Title Due date Signature of borrower

Signature of librarystaff (Returned)

Remarks

Photo



Accn./Callno.

Author Title Due date Signature of borrower

Signature of library staff (Returned)

Remarks

Terms and conditions1. A library member can borrow two books/periodicals for one week. May be renewed for another one week.2. Borrowed books/Journals must be returned to the library within due date. A fine will be levied if the borrowed

materials are not returned to the library on or before due date as under:a. Tk. 5.00 (Five) only per calendar day for each Book item (BK).b. Tk. 10.00 (Ten) only per calendar day for each Audio Visual item (AV).

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