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The members of EXMSS have agreed that the changes proposed in our SGM should go ahead. As well as being able to introduce a subscription fee of $15 for membership there will be a re-balancing of the executive roles so that the workload is spread and risks reduced. The $15 subscription for full members and [...]
Too much study to cope with? The Government is consulting with students and tertiary institutions about placing a limit on the amount students can borrow in any one year. The National Party has a manifesto commitment to consult on and institute a limit on funding EFTS units per year. Using Equivalent Full Time [...] Dr Oblinger CEO EDUCAUSE offering a USA perspective I have had the honour of attending both this and the previous DEANZ conference (2010) on behalf of distance students at Massey University. At both conferences I have made contacts and found information that has benefited EXMSS and have had the opportunity to present EXMSS, and [...] Dear Minister Joyce, My concern is growing, and is shared among many distance, part time and adult students, that the priorities of the government’s Tertiary Education Strategy do not address the societal need, particularly for women, for accessible second chance education opportunities. Neither does the TES recognise the benefits of study while working. Equally alarming [...] EXMSS is looking for a committee scretary with professional skills and the ability to attend six or seven meetings a year. The role revolves around these Committee and General meetings where the secretary takes minutes and sends them on, once formatted, to the Committee. The Committee is a friendly group and the atmosphere relaxed, however [...] Let's communicate Massey Stream Students should expect their Stream sites to be opened in the week before semester. If this has not happened by Friday please contact Ralph@exmss.org.nz and EXMSS will find out what is going on. If EXMSS has its way there will soon appear some sort of notification [...] Can I leave an exam for a toilet break, who else is studying in my region, how do I get hold of a printed study guide, when will stream open, how do I reference a TV programme? These are not silly questions. Students have a right to ask them and be answered. The Massey website [...] For the first few months of 2012 membership of EXMSS will be free! If you are enrolled for 2012 I advise you to join EXMSS now. Membership is for the academic year. EXMSS has been preparing for this transition and has funds to cover the shortfall in 2012. Membership benefits include a super-cheap shuttle service [...] There has been extensive discussion about the provision of print material, particularly for distance students. On realising that lecturers understanding, students expectations and Massey policy often contradicted each other, Associate Professor Mark Brown, Director: Blended and Distance Education, has clarified the University position and put systems in place for the Contact Centre to deal efficiently with student [...] Does student representation matter? Does it matter whether there are students involved in decisions about course regulations, the support services offered, or how students receive their coursework? Massey staff often seek the input and advice of students. They see the need for a student view. Supporting their view, the Government has stipulated in new legislation [...] |
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