Welcome to the
Centre for Academic & Professional Support (CAPS)!
Introduction
At its core, the Centre for Academic and Professional Support (CAPS) provides assistance in academic and professional spheres to anyone who may need it. The doors of CAPS are open to students, faculty, researchers, and anyone seeking support. At an individual level, CAPS helps one attain greater proficiencies in competencies related to the academic and professional spheres, through a wide array of topics, ranging from research to career readiness. It also provides a platform where one can develop networking skills and understand industry expectations through interaction-based university-wide sessions. It creates a forum for all the deaneries at an organisational level, thereby promoting the exchange of ideas and knowledge, leading to the optimal utilization of the university's vast resources. CAPS aims to integrate holistically developed individuals, equipped with the appropriate skill sets that enable them to make a difference at the societal level.
About the Centre
Vision
Our vision is to be a benchmark in global academic circles in providing professional and academic based solutions to in-house as well as external patrons.
Mission
Our mission is to create a support network for students, teachers, researchers and everyone else seeking help across all university campuses in the academic as well as professional spheres.
Objectives and Eligibility to apply to wings and Committees.
The doors of CAPS are open to students, faculty, researchers, and anyone seeking support. At an individual level, CAPS helps one attain greater proficiencies in competencies related to the academic and professional spheres, through a wide array of topics, ranging from research to career readiness. It also provides a platform where one can develop networking skills and understand industry expectations through interaction-based university-wide sessions. CAPS aims to integrate holistically developed individuals, equipped with the appropriate skill sets that enable them to make a difference at the societal level.
Students can apply to be a CAPS volunteer during its recruitment drive which happens at the beginning of every Odd Semester. Students have to be a part of the CHRIST(Deemed to be University)
FAQs (Tap to see)
What is CAPS?
CAPS is one of the centers of Christ University which provides assistance in attaining competency and career readiness in an organizational scale. It aids academically and professionally in different spheres that stretch between research, networking and industry based understanding with the help of various interactive modules. CAPS is open to students, faculty, researchers, and anyone who is seeking help.
Is there a fee to avail the services of CAPS?
There is no fee to avail the services of CAPS.
Is CAPS an open elective?
It is one of the centers of Christ University with different wings focusing on different fields. However, students can volunteer at CAPS and receive credits for the same. CAPS is also an open elective.
How many outreach wings are there in CAPS?
CAPS has 6 outreach wings. They are:
Group Peer Training
Peer Training
Connect Wide
Psychometric Assessment
Communication Lab
COMMITTEES
Operations
Media & PR
Tech Tank
Quality Control - Content Generation
Research
How to volunteer at CAPS?
Students of CHRIST (Deemed to be) University can fill the CAPS Registration form sent to their mail id at the beginning of the odd semester. The registration form is also available in the official website. Then they will undergo a selection process and will be notified if they are selected or not.
Is previous experience required for volunteering at CAPS?
Previous experience is not necessary to volunteer at CAPS.
How many credits is gained by volunteering at CAPS?
2 Credits for a year.
What is the duration of volunteering at CAPS?
Students can volunteer at CAPS for a duration of one academic year. If they are interested, they can continue volunteering by informing the mentors.