Since the migration of WebCT to the new Blackboard Managed hostings which I blogged about previously I have heard significantly less complaints about WebCT. They say no news is good news so I assumed this to be the case. However, today someone mentioned that there were still concerns with the system and I was hoping to get some feedback..
So what is WebCT like right now??
Wednesday 20 May 2009
Monday 18 May 2009
Student Rep strategy
This year I been working to develop a new strategy for the Student Rep scheme. This is to build on the new policy that was introduced last year.
The priorities will probably be:
The priorities will probably be:
- Student engagement with the Student Rep Scheme
- Recruiting and developing our Student Reps
- Reporting structures (Making sure that something happens when Student Reps raise a concern)
- Sharing best practice
A good strategy is very important because it can provide a direction for the scheme over the next few years. Hopefully we will have a draft together by June.
How do you want to see the Student Rep Scheme improving? Give your ideas as a comment or email me t.marley@guild.bham.ac.uk
Tuesday 5 May 2009
Bursaries and Scholarships
With it being nearly two weeks since I last blogged I wouldn't be surprised if people assumed I had walked out of the office for good.
Bursaries are a constant source of heartache for bleeding heart liberals like myself. In the past there were significant under spends on the money that was earmarked for student support. This has been the case at the University of Birmingham before now and I decided to conduct a little investigation.
Every university in the England and Wales has an 'Access Agreement'. This is an agreement between the institution and the Office for Fair Access regarding how the university will provide extra bursaries from its 'additional fee income' (the extra money that it got from top-up fees) and what outreach activities it will run.
Check out the Access Agreement for the University of Birmingham here.
In 2006-07, the first year of the new bursary scheme, the University of Birmingham pledged to spend £1,796,000 but underspent by £380,000.
However, the situation has improved. In 2007-08 the underspend equates to 0.1% and this year £3,078,000 was spent on bursaries and scholarships. In addition to this £254,000 was spent on additional outreach activities.
Despite this the University are concerned that students who are entitled to money may not be recieving it. if you think you may be eligible then check out the website here.
Bursaries are a constant source of heartache for bleeding heart liberals like myself. In the past there were significant under spends on the money that was earmarked for student support. This has been the case at the University of Birmingham before now and I decided to conduct a little investigation.
Every university in the England and Wales has an 'Access Agreement'. This is an agreement between the institution and the Office for Fair Access regarding how the university will provide extra bursaries from its 'additional fee income' (the extra money that it got from top-up fees) and what outreach activities it will run.
Check out the Access Agreement for the University of Birmingham here.
In 2006-07, the first year of the new bursary scheme, the University of Birmingham pledged to spend £1,796,000 but underspent by £380,000.
However, the situation has improved. In 2007-08 the underspend equates to 0.1% and this year £3,078,000 was spent on bursaries and scholarships. In addition to this £254,000 was spent on additional outreach activities.
Despite this the University are concerned that students who are entitled to money may not be recieving it. if you think you may be eligible then check out the website here.
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