STUDENTS’ SELF-GOVERNMENT

Students of the KUT enjoy self-government in the form of a Students’ Parliament. The Parliament represents students to the University authorities. The Students’ Parliament consists of democratically elected student-representatives from all Departments of the KUT.
The Students’ Parliament works in various boards: social, economic, public-relations, and the board of control. The task of each board is to prepare information materials, gather opinions, and conduct projects and to present votes/resolutions to the Parliament.

The Parliament is the organizer of numerous cultural events of the University and Koszalin city, such as: The Students’ Culture Week, and Initiation.

Apart from cultural events, The Students’ Parliament also runs the Students’ Labour Market and Students’ Housing/ Accomodation Office, organizes elections to the Students’ Council of Students’ Hostels, co-ordinates the work of the Departmental Board for Students’ Aid and takes part in work concerning the formulation of rules and procedures for the assignment of financial aid to full-time students.

The Students’ Parliament co-operates with other universities regularly taking active part in integration meetings, such as the Technical Universities Forum, and the Students’ Parliament of the Polish Republic.

STUDENTS’ ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

ACADEMIC INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF ECONOMICS AND COMMERCE AIESEC
AIESEC is the biggest non-profit, non-political student organisation in the world. It exists in 85 countries, comprises about 70,000 students, and was founded by 7 European students in 1948. AIESEC organises the International Students’ Exchange Training Programme and is also known for annual Career’s Days, adaptation camps for newly enrolled students, conferences and courses in management and marketing. The main purpose of AIESEC is the spreading of understanding and transcultural collaboration, the development of entrepreneurship and social responsibility, and the support of local communities.

At the KUT AIESEC was founded in November, 1998, in the Department of Economics and Management. Thanks to the KUT’s support, 12 students have been trained, gaining knowledge and skills through taking part in the International Exchange Training Programme. On 16 May, 1999, this group became the Initiative Group Koszalin at AIESEC Poland, KL Szczecin.

KUT’S STUDENT AND GRADUATE ASSOCIATION “MILLENNIUM”

From the very beginning the Association has operated in all possible areas involving the interests and environment of students. In particular, the Association concentrates on legal and financial needs which are not covered by any other organizations.

The Association carries out its activity in the areas of students’ culture, tourism, recreation, sports and the professional activities of students and graduates. This activity is carried out in 5 centres: (1) The Academic Culture Centre, (2) The Academic Information Centre, (3) The Academic Centre for Graduates’ Careers and Promotion, (4) The Academic Centre for Students’ Service, and (5) The Academic Tourism and Sports Centre.

The activity of the Association focuses on e.g. the Students’ Pub “Żak” in the Students’ Club “Kreślarnia” (Drawing-Room Club), The Professional Promotion Office for Students and Graduates, “The Career Office”, Students’ Power Club “Arnoldzik”, Aerobics Club and the monthly magazine GazEdka, etc. For further information see: www.millennium.org.pl

ACADEMIC SPORTS ASSOCIATION AZS

The KUT’s AZS Club focuses on sports and leisure activities in particular: judo, basket ball, tennis, table tennis, hiking, swimming, handball, football, badminton, free diving, skiing, kayaking, and tourist trips. It is planned to open new sections, such as bridge, chess, mini-golf and horsemanship.

ACADEMIC CHOIR

The KUT’s students’ choir was formed on December 1st, 1993. It is a mixed choir for 4 voices and has over 70 members – mainly students of the 1st and 2nd years. The choir is led by Dr Marek Bohuszewicz. It gives numerous concerts at the University, in the city and abroad on foreign tours to Eger, Budapest, Vien, Prague, Bourges, Berlin, and Kiel. After the concert presented on Independence Day the Choir received a proposal to co-operate with Koszalin Philharmonic. Every year the Academic Choir’s rehearsals are held at 2-week choral camps.

ACADEMIC BALLROOM DANCING CLUB

The Academic Ballroom Dancing Club of the KUT ”Amigos” was formed in 1995. The Club involves about 200 students and is divided into three groups:

• Show Dance formation AWERS, with 24 dancers,
• Tournament dance pairs, with 16 dancers,
• Beginners, with 68 students.

The dancers take part in numerous tournaments, have achieved considerable recognition and won numerous medals.

There are many more students’ circles, clubs, and organizations of a scientific, artistic and sports type at the Koszalin University of Technology. They are:

• The Students’ Mountain Club “Grań” (Ridge),

• The Scientific Circle of Computer Scientists,

• The New Media Scientific Circle,

• The Scientific Circle – Manager,

• The Scientific Circle – Journalist,

• Irish Culture Centre,

• The Students’ Theatre Circle,

• The Students’ Scientific Circle for the Development of Physical Culture,

• The International Marketing Club,

• The Students’ Radio ”Jantar”,

• The Academic Tourism Club,

• The Academic Flying Club “IKAR”,

• The Students’ Climbing Club,

• The Arcade “Schody” (Stairs),

• The Students’ Scientific Circle “HighTech”,

• The Students’ Scientific Circle of the Electronics Department,

• The Students’ Scientific Circle “Organizacja przyszłości” (Organization of the Future),

• The Students’ Scientific Circle of Functional Arts “Witraż” (Stained-Glass Window),

• The Students” Organization “Atmosfera”,

• The Students’ Scientific Circle “Aqua”,

• The Academic Film Club,

• The Circle of Economic Initiative Support “Koncept”,

• The Students’ Scientific Circle of the Polish Biomechanical Association,

• The Drama Club NKJA.