CAMPUS Co-operatives Sector

Campus co-operatives are co-operative societies operating in the campuses of schools, colleges, polytechnics and universities. With the advice and assistance of teachers, campus co-operative offers students first-hand experience of running a co-operative on sound economic and co-operative principles.

Campus co-operatives' membership is open to students, teachers, lecturers and staff of secondary schools, junior colleges, polytechnics, institutes of technical education (ITE) and universities. These co-operatives provide a variety of services to their members such as sale of books, stationery, IT services, sports goods, canteen services, travel etc.

Objectives of Campus Co-operatives
* Promote the economic interests of its members.
* Encourage thrift, co-operation, self-help and mutual assistance among its members
* Promote and popularize the buying and selling of educational materials, consumer goods and services on a co-operative basis.
* Establish and operate such co-operative schemes, ventures or projects subject to the approval of the registrar.
* Develop entrepreneurial skills of members through exposure to various types of co-operative activities.
* Inculcate in members self-discipline, self-reliance, responsibility and accountability and to provide opportunities for total character development.

Campus Co-operative As a Co-Curricular Activity
The educational values and experience gained by the students were also recognised by Ministry of Education. The Ministry has in fact endorsed the students' participation in campus co-operative as a Co-Curricular Activity (CCA). Students who involve in this activity can qualify for bonus points in the CCA Grading Scheme. The Ministry has also left the formation of such co-operatives to schools and colleges.

If you want to set up a co-operative in any of the above sectors, please contact SNCF at Tel: 6602-0747.