Industrial Psychology Society (IPS)

Accountability. Inclusivity. Transparency.

Industrial Psychology Society's vision and mission

IPS's visions is to

To create opportunities for the students within the Industrial Psychology Department to gain knowledge of the field they are entering, in order to aid in building a career from as early as possible.
To provide exposure to the working world through informative events.
To raise awareness of the fields of Industrial Psychology and Human Resources.
A necessary inclusive community that is professional and approachable.

Our mission is to represent the academic interests of all students within the Department of Industrial Psychology as well as the University as a whole. Students’ interests are addressed by means of a student representative system that strives towards accountability, inclusivity, transparency and meeting the needs of all fellow students.

What are we currently doing?

Paw Parade: Students get together at the AWSS to walk the dogs there and enjoy the time with the community. In previous years leashes were provided to the students who wanted to participate and no costs were involved to do so besides a small donation between R30-R50. The IPS has in the past been responsible for selling coldrinks provided by the AWSS and to manage the cashflow thereof. The aim is to raise funds for the AWSS and to promote awareness of the cause amongst the students. It is also a good way to provide people with information on how they can get involved or foster a puppy. Another aim is to bring in other donations such as dog food, blankets, leashes etc. The focus is on addressing the needs of the animal shelter and how students can assist in fulfilling these needs.

Success Club: This project runs the whole year in the Delft community. The project uses positive psychology to empower students in the community to build resilience and skills to develop themselves in a high-risk community. The aim is to develop specific skills of the learners in the community such as their studying and work skills, including memory, study techniques, time management and attitude/motivational strategies, healthy relationships etc. This will help the learners improve their success in their academics to increase their opportunities to achieve their set out goals.

Charity Drives: The aim of the drives would be to benefit communities such as the Delf community or other places where it is needed. This will be in the form of a stationary drive, blanket drive and Christmas drive. Drop-off points will be designated for the students who wish to donate to the various causes on campus and potentially also in the residences. There is also the potential to collaborate with another student society or residence with this. The aim is to provide students and families in our surrounding communities that are in need with resources such as stationery, blankets during winter and Christmas donations. The aim is to promote a sense of care and support in the community and to engage as many Stellenbosch students in making an impact in their community.

Grade 9 Career Counselling: The undergraduates assist with the running of the workshop and the postgraduates present the workshops. The workshops are aimed at grade 9 learners who need to make subject choices. The project aims to provide learners in grade 9 at various high schools around Stellenbosch with the equipment they may need to make a well-informed decision regarding what subjects they should take up to grade 12 (especially in schools where this is not a priority). Students also receive a cv-worthy certificate for participation.

What else can you do?

Community service has been an integral part of Stellenbosch University (SUN) for decades albeit in different forms and with shifting emphasis. This platform allows you to make social impact within the university's (7) CSI themes. Click on the links on the themes below to get involved in volunteering and donating opportunities of your choice.