I am pleased to say that EXMSS has a clear strategic plan, clarity about the services it wishes to provide [...]]]> Membership of EXMSS will be voluntary in 2012. Services delivered to all students will be delivered independently of EXMSS although during the transition period some may still be managed by EXMSS.

I am pleased to say that EXMSS has a clear strategic plan, clarity about the services it wishes to provide to its members and good strategies for providing an independent voice for distance and part time students.

For the first months of 2012 membership of EXMSS will be free! If you are enrolled for 2012 I advise you to join EXMSS – we will update you on the process in the New Year.  Read more….

The issue is a transition that is not clear to all those involved. The discussion in the Materials and Modes forum suggested that a set of criteria would be applied to the free provision of [...]]]> Following students concerns about student access to printed study material EXMSS President, Ralph Springett has brokered a solution with Massey University.

The issue is a transition that is not clear to all those involved. The discussion in the Materials and Modes forum suggested that a set of criteria would be applied to the free provision of study material, but as this has not yet been finalised the existing policy stands. The policy states that material essential for course completion must be provided in printed form if the student requests it.

The problem is that not all lecturers are aware of this. If you have a problem with getting hold of printed material, send Ralph an email and he will ensure you receive it post-haste and for free. He is urging the University to clarify this with lecturers so the problem does not become widespread.

Email Ralph Springett at Ralph@exmss.org.nz

EXMSS President Ralph Springett awards Dr Gina Salapata with the EXMSS staff award for best lecturer (who also won the spot prize for the Fancy Hat competition)

Students presented Best Lecturer and Best Paper awards at the inaugural Review It! awards ceremony at Massey University this week. [...]]]> 2 December 2011

EXMSS President Ralph Springett awards Dr Gina Salapata with the EXMSS staff award for best lecturer (who also won the spot prize for the Fancy Hat competition)

Students presented Best Lecturer and Best Paper awards at the inaugural Review It! awards ceremony at Massey University this week. Comments and commendations from the student-led Review It! survey are used to determine the student awards for Best Paper and Best Lecturer each year.

“Students enjoy recognising good tuition, Review It! offers an opportunity to say thank you to the best,” says Mr Springett, coordinator for the Massey University Students’ Association Federation.

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National’s recently released Tertiary Education Policy will penalise tertiary institutions that seek to deliver qualifications to part time students.

“National has effectively branded part time study as inefficient in its drive to provide better value for money,” says Ralph Springett, President of Massey University’s Extramural Students’ Society (EXMSS).  Read more…

Congratulations to Amaka Gessler who received the Extramural Students’ Society Sportsperson of the Year Award for both athletic and academic accomplishment at the Massey Blues Awards ceremony last [...]]]>

Extramural Students’ Society Sportsperson of the Year Award Amaka Gessler and BNZ Albany campus Sportswoman of the Year Lisa Carrington with their awards. (ref Massey News)

Congratulations to Amaka Gessler who received the Extramural Students’ Society Sportsperson of the Year Award for both athletic and academic accomplishment at the Massey Blues Awards ceremony last night.

Well done Amaka, all the best for your future endeavors from the EXMSS team, we are proud to sponsor this award and recognise your achievements.

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The fees decision outcome is not unexpected. The tuition fee a student pays will increase four percent,the maximum allowed by Government. The new student service fee effectively represents both the 2011 university levies plus the 2011 student association fees increased by five [...]]]> The fees for study in 2012 have been released.

The fees decision outcome is not unexpected. The tuition fee a student pays will increase four percent,the maximum allowed by Government. The new student service fee effectively represents both the 2011 university levies plus the 2011 student association fees increased by five percent in line with inflation. However not all of the services currently available to students will remain. Student representation, for example, may not be funded under the new student service levy.

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Congratulations to the winners of the four iPod Shuffles

They are:

Tracey Therkleson from Ruakaka

Verity Blyth from Auckland

Daniel Tickner from Palmerston North

Suryani Wijaya from Palmerston [...]]]> Thanks to all those who participated in our latest Review It surveys. The results have been collated and are now published online at http://tinyurl.com/reviewitsem12011

Congratulations to the winners of the four iPod Shuffles

They are:

Tracey Therkleson from Ruakaka

Verity Blyth from Auckland

Daniel Tickner from Palmerston North

Suryani Wijaya from Palmerston North

The meeting will be held Wednesday 7th September in the Students’ Lounge on Massey Turitea Campus at 12pm.  The meeting will receive the annual report, appoint an elections officer and discuss future changes brought about by [...]]]> The Massey University Extramural Students Society is pleased to announce the Annual General Meeting of the Society for 2011.

The meeting will be held Wednesday 7th September in the Students’ Lounge on Massey Turitea Campus at 12pm.  The meeting will receive the annual report, appoint an elections officer and discuss future changes brought about by the potential of VSM.  With that regard there are major changes proposed for the EXMSS constitution. Please read below for more details.

Proposed Changes to EXMSS Constitution

EXMSS is seeking to make considerable changes to its structure and the way it both manages and governs its operations.

In order to achieve this a series of constitutional changes have been proposed. As well as updating and clarifying the language in Constitution several fundamental changes are proposed. They are:

• That the responsibility for delivering services and managing the day-to-day operations is able to be devolved to the staff of the Society. Currently overall responsibility for operational matters sits with the President. In the past this has allowed for an elected manager, whereas the skills for operational management are not part of the Presidential candidates role description. We feel that by having separate Governance and Management we will provide long term stability and accountability for our services and staff.
• That the number and type of executive is proposed to be altered to better reflect the constituents they serve. Instead of a geographical split, it is proposed that the executive be chosen in the following manner:

1. One President – elected by all members.
2. One Vice-President – elected by all members.
3. One Maori representative – elected by all Maori members.
4. One EXMSS Area Representative (EAR) – elected by the EXMSS regional support group.
5. Three representatives from the geographic areas: Upper North Island, Lower North Island and the South Island. Elected by the members in the areas represented.
6. One Treasurer either co-opted or elected by the executive at their first meeting.

• Other changes reflect the importance of an operational document which includes the processes for financial management and audit. The EXMSS Executive will have the responsibility of ensuring the organisation has a clear, relevant and regularly reviewed operational policy and procedure document. The substance of the document, and adherence to its procedures, will be the EXMSS staff’s responsibility.

Click here to access the full draft of the proposed constitution.

Click here to access the existing EXMSS constitution.

I invite all members to review the Constitution, and make comment by Monday 5^th September to Ralph@exmss.org.nz, as they see necessary. I will bring all correspondence to the discussion at the AGM where a vote will be taken on adopting the proposed changes.

Sincerely,

Ralph Springett

President, EXMSS

18 AUGUST | TOO GOOD TO LEAVE… TOO BAD TO STAY

David Coomber, Michelle Burrows.

Nothing can be worse than finding yourself stuck in ambivalence in a relationship. Based on evidence you can choose for what will make you happier. This seminar [...]]]>

18 AUGUST | TOO GOOD TO LEAVE… TOO BAD TO STAY

David Coomber, Michelle Burrows.

Nothing can be worse than finding yourself stuck in ambivalence in a relationship. Based on evidence you can choose for what will make you happier. This seminar offers guidelines based on the book by the same title, by Mira Kirshenbum.

WOW Seminars 2011

These seminars are specifically designed to support student development and growth and academic success. For many students university study is the first time they have taken charge of their own futures, and responsibility for their choices, goals and successes. The WOW Seminars cover a range of topics to encourage self-management, self-awareness, skill development, self-care, healthy choices for physical and psychological wellbeing, and healthy relationships. The WOW Seminars will introduce students to skills and knowledge that could make their journey through university easier and more meaningful, successful and memorable.

WOW Seminars are live on Massey Connect (http://connect.massey.ac.nz/wow) and students can also attend in person on the Manawatu Campus in the Refectory Building, room REF2. Registration is optional.

For more detailed information (dates, times, and topics) please visit

http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/student-life/services-students/health-counselling-services/resources/workshops/en/workshops_timetable.cfm

Contact

David Coomber ext 5935
s.counselling@massey.ac.nz