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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 [...]
What to expect?
Following students concerns about access to printed study material I have 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 [...]
Described as the place to get answers, the 2011 VC’s Student Forum has been very useful for getting a sense of where the University is going, and what the changes Massey is making mean for students. The Forum was captured on video. To that end the Vice Chancellor, Steve Maharey, was invited to give his take [...]
Students enjoy it when they have options in how they receive information. I recently received an email from a student who raved about being able to view a paper’s lectures online. The paper proved to be the exception rather than the rule, but there are advocates within the University that seek to see online lectures [...]
Hard copy is important at contact courses
It is going to get more expensive to study. It’s not just the fees that hit students hard. Students won’t receive a tax break or increase in Super. Instead they will get hit from all directions with any GST rise. The cost of papers will go up [...]
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EXMSS commitment to Extramural Students EXMSS is committed to providing services and representation for students in a transparent and accountable manner as directed by the EXMSS student membership.
Representational Priorities (not ranked) Maintaining access (places) for extramural students.
Maintaining access for Maori students.
Digitization of course material.
Roll-out of electronic assignment submission.
University wide plagiarism policy and procedure.
Services improvements following student service levy increase.
Resources and services available following postgraduate fee rise.
Gaining an understanding of the membership's opinion on compulsory society membership.
Defining/formalizing the relationship between EXMSS and the University.
Operational Priorities Include Treaty of Waitangi in EXMSS constitution.
Partner with Massey to introduce EXMSS to all members through course related material.
Make services available to more members (e.g. shuttle service on all campuses)
Review our methods of communication with students
Reduce overhead costs (streamline printed material, effective use of staff hours...)
Run sponsored competitions that engage the membership
Review the criteria for hardship applications to potentially allow some known, study related costs to be covered.
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