CODE: Coaching, Organisation Development, and Engagement Programme 2025
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Introduction
Coaching, Organisation Development, and Engagement (CODE) Programme is a series of tailor-made training sessions exclusively designed for officers of student organisations. Its primary goal is to equip students with essential knowledge and practical skills necessary for the development and growth of your student organisations. This 20 May 2025 (Tuesday), 2 CCL units recognised workshops and a round up on CODE Programme & student support updates will be organised specifically for student officers from 10 am – 6 pm (registration starts at 9:45 am) at Jockey Club Campus of Creativity (JC3) Room 302 & 303. These workshops aim to enhance your management skills and provide valuable insights and smart tips on how to protect your society and support your fellow members effectively.
The CODE programme rundown and details are as follows:
| Rundown and Details | Time |
Registration Bring your student card to register your attendance. | 9:45 am-10:00 am |
Workshop I Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC): Stay Ethical, Lead with Integrity! Learn about: ✔ Key anti-corruption laws & how they apply to student organizations ✔ Common ethical pitfalls (e.g., misuse of funds, conflicts of interest) ✔ How to foster transparency & integrity in leadership 🔹 Real-world case studies 🔹 Practical scenarios & discussions 🔹 Q&A with an ICAC expert Speaker: Ms. Maggie Lam, Community Relations Officer, ICAC | 10:00 am-11:15 am |
15-minute Break | 11:15 am-11:30 am |
Workshop II Side by Side: O Camp to do! Learn from the trainers on how to organise a successful, safe and compliant Orientation Camp. This session covers essential planning strategies, sponsor risk management, data privacy protocols & legal requirements- must-knows for all student leaders! Speaker: Community Education & Crime Prevention Service Unit, Side by Side | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
Lunch (provided by Office of Student Affairs) | 12:30 pm-2:00 pm |
Workshop III Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC): Preventing Sexual Harassment on Campus Know Your Rights • Spot the Signs • Take Action This essential workshop will help you: Through real case discussions and Q&A, this workshop will empower you to create a safer campus environment for all. Speaker: Ms. Susana Soo, Anti-Sexual Harassment Unit, EOC Facilitators: All Campus Life & Amenities Unit team members | 2:15 pm-4:15 pm |
15-minute Power Session for Equal Opportunities Ambassadors: Briefing on Campus Sexual Harassment Protocols Key Focus Areas: Speaker: Ms. Verona Lau, Assistant Director of Student Affairs, Head of Campus Life & Amenities Unit & Student Accommodation Section | 4:15 pm-4:30 pm |
| 15-minute Break for non-Equal Opportunities Ambassadors | |
Workshop IV The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Leadership Institute: Legal Training for Student Leaders Key Focus Areas: Speaker: Mr. Mac Chan, Practicing Lawyer in Hong Kong | 4:30 pm-5:15 pm |
| CODE Programme Wrap-Up & Student Support Updates from the Campus Life & Amenities Unit | 5:15 pm-5:30 pm |
| End of the CODE Programme | 5:30 pm |
Rewards Scheme
All officers, including cabinets from 2024/25 (current/ongoing) & 2025/26 (ongoing/potential) are cordially invited. Each student organisation is required to send representative(s) to attend all the four workshops and the information session. To encourage your participation, student organisations that send representatives to attend all workshops and the information session, will be eligible for the corresponding number of rewards in the upcoming academic year of 2025/26 as shown in the following table:
| The number of representatives no less than | Arrangement of Rewards |
| TWO-THIRDS of the number of executive committee members | Eligible for TWO rewards |
| ONE-THIRD of the number of executive committee members | Eligible for ONE reward |
The types of rewards are as follows:
| Types of Rewards | Details |
| Advanced Venue Booking for Student Activities | Student organisations can book ONE venue up to 90 calendar days in advance for ONE of their activities, subject to venue availability. This reward is applicable to venues under the management of SA only. |
| Additional Funding Subsidies | Student organisations would be allocated for an additional 30% subsidy of the approved budget, capped at HKD1,500 on top of their entitlement when applying for one of the funding schemes managed by SA for one of their activities. The subsidy will be calculated based on either the number of attendees or the related expenses of the activity conducted by student organisations. The additional subsidy granted will not exceed the amount spent on the activity. Furthermore, it is important for student organisations to adhere to the instructions outlined in the funding schemes. They must also submit their activity reports and supporting documents in a timely manner to qualify for the grant. Application details will be announced to student organisations that have sent representatives to attend the CODE Programme. |
Register now!
Registration link: https://hkbu.questionpro.com/CODEprogramme2025
Deadline: 11 May 2025 (Sunday), 11:59 pm
Details
Date: 20 May 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 10 am – 6 pm (Registration starts at 9:45 am, be punctual)
Venue: Jockey Club Campus of Creativity, JC3 Room 302 & 303
For student organisations that are unable to send representatives to attend the workshops, they are required to submit justifications prior to the registration deadline via email. These student organisations will be given lower priority for venue bookings during August and September 2025. Additionally, they will not be permitted to set up booths during New Student Enrolment Days and Promotion Week. We highly encourage student organisations to share the knowledge gained from the workshops with their fellow members and peers. Should you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us.