Inclusion Student Ambassador Programme
Inclusion Student Ambassador (ISA) Programme engages students who share our unit’s vision to cultivate an inclusive and welcoming campus.
As an ISA, I can take the lead in:
- Promoting awareness of students with SEN and support them.
- Serving the University community in promoting the awareness of inclusion, equality and diversity.
- Suggesting creative solutions enhancing the campus support to students with SEN.
As an ISA, I can:
- Have higher priority in joining inclusive events and training programmes.
- Develop a deeper understanding of inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity issues.
- Meet people of diverse backgrounds and learn from each other.
- Initiate projects to promote campus inclusion.
- Receive a Certificate of Recognition if I meet the criteria.
I can become an ISA if I am:
- Studying full-time UGC-funded programmes.
- Interested in learning issues related to inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity.
- Willing to share and support the Unit’s mission and committed to cultivating campus inclusion.
- Eager to understand the needs and challenges faced by the diverse learners and passionate to serve them.
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Caring Point Scheme
100 Caring Points
Participation in community service or inclusion, equality related activities - any local NGO or community activities, events, training sessions in promoting awareness of inclusion, equality, disability. To earn 100 Caring Points, you can
- be a sports helper assisting Paralympic athletes in a training exercise;
- be a guide walker/runner in a training exercise and running race;
- be an NGO volunteer during summertime;
200 Caring Points
Participation in experiential sessions and/or being one of our SEN buddies.
Experiential sessions
- For example, you can participate in HKBU experiential inclusive workshops, seminars, training sessions, camping, etc. All sessions MUST be counted as Co-curricular Learning (CCL).
"Buddy Up" Peer Supporters
- For example, you can be a note-taker, a guide walker, an amanuensis, a reading materials conversion assistant for registered students with SEN/disabilities.
500 Caring Points
- Initiate projects to promote SEN awareness, campus inclusion, etc.
- For example, you can run a sharing session on campus accessibility; develop a mobile application of campus location maps for students with visual impairment.
Notes
For ISAs who participated in any activities that were not held by USSEN but wish to claim Caring Points, please send us the proof of documents, i.e. a certificate of achievement, an attendance record, and at least two activity photos of yourself to us at ussen@hkbu.edu.hk before 30 June of the academic year.
Certificate of Recognition
- Certificate of Recognition for the top five ISAs who gained 500 Caring Points or above in each academic year.
- Certificate of Completion for ISAs with at least 500 Caring Points in each academic year.
- To receive the certificate, participants must attend the ISA Programme briefing session, a CCL-recognised event held by USSEN, plus at least one on-campus or off-campus inclusive activity.
- Awardees have to make their own arrangements for the collection of certificate(s).
Information of "Buddy Up" Peer Supporters
Objectives
- To develop positive attitudes and helping skills of the buddies in mutual learning and good communication with SEN students.
- To promote university adjustment and learning of SEN students through a range of practical support provided by the buddies.
- To strengthen the value of inclusion through peer learning communities and support network.
What does a peer supporter do?
Below are only some suggestions. A peer supporter can serve in one or more than one of the following supporting roles. The provision of such services depends on your availability, interest, and strength.
- To provide students with SEN/disabilities a campus tour when in need.
- To familiarize them with learning resources, campus facilities, as well as barrier-free facilities on campus.
- To assist them in searching and borrowing books from libraries.
- To assist them in scanning and converting academic reading materials into accessible formats.
- To proofread converted reading materials to suit their academic needs.
- To provide them with support in note-taking.
- To coach them on generic study skills and learning strategies.
Eligibility
- Current HKBU full-time students in UGC-funded programmes, preferably a current Inclusion Student Ambassador (ISA).
- Responsible, patient, and flexible in working with students with SEN/disabilities.
- Previous experience in supporting students with SEN is an advantage.
[ISA 2025-2026] FATIMA Arzoo, Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Business Computing and Data Analytics
My time as an Inclusion Student Ambassador has been nothing short of transformative. These experiences have profoundly shaped my understanding of accessibility and empathy.
One of the most rewarding moments was having the opportunity to set up a booth in university. My booth, titled "A Moment in the Dark," was designed to raise awareness for the daily experiences of individuals with visual impairments. Through collaboration with the SEN Support Department, participants wore sight-limiting goggles and attempted simple tasks—identifying objects, zipping jackets, and writing short sentences—within a limited time. The overwhelming difficulty most participants faced underscored a vital truth: accommodations are not privileges but fundamental necessities that empower every individual to contribute as valuable members of society. (... more)
[ISA 2025-2026] YIM Chor Wing, Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons.)
As the Inclusion Student Ambassador (ISA) 2025/26 of HKBU, I am glad to have the opportunity to prepare and host one of the “SENse it” booths in mid-November 2025. By hosting the lip-reading game, I was able to recognize how difficult it is for hearing-impaired individuals to engage in daily conversations. As a result, this hosting experience not only fosters my leadership skills in launching games but also raises my awareness of everyday interactions with people around us.
Besides, I am honored to join the barrier-free cultural tour (Kuala Lumpur) with other ISAs, mental health first-aid captains, and students with SEN. At first, I was uncertain about how to chat with some of them since they were relatively shy and (... more)
For any enquires about the programme, please contact us by 3411 5230 or ussen@hkbu.edu.hk during office hours.