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Chancellor, Russ Ballard – very nearly the last word
The graduates turned up armed with amazing stories and lively groups of family and friends. The room was full of celebratory balloons and fancy table decorations so we took to the celebrations with gusto. The guest speaker, Dr Richard Shaw, described his Dirty Harry [...]
We have just completed a fantastic week of celebration of our graduates. For those of us studying this is something to be excited about. Your time will come. You will be capped and have the chance to celebrate with a march though the town and at a delightful dinner with your peers and those who [...]
The Negative team. Jacqeline Rowarth, Amber Malloy and Kent Gearry
On a quiet Monday evening the School of English auditorium rang with raised voices and laughter. Mixed teams of students and lecturers dramatically argued the moot That Distance Education Does Not Go Far Enough.
The Affirmative team, saying that we need to go further [...]
Christine Te Namu (Prersident of Te Waka) accepts koha for support of Maori extramural graduates from Tiri Porter (right) of EXMSS
What a fantastic week. Beyond the Walls exhibition, the EXMSS Graduation Dinner, all those ceremonies and the fantastic graduates. That will be you one day; a graduate. Perhaps you have already done the [...]
It’s all about getting everything in its place: your study material, the library, your lecturer, student support… It all needs to be easily accessible. Not only are you expected to soak up the study material but your organisational and time management skills are about to be tested. Welcome to extramural study.
Where do I find [...]
Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, visual art and poetry opened the evening, later, at dinner, the graduates shared their stories. [...]
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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 Manage the transition to voluntary membership.
Partner with Massey to introduce EXMSS to all members through course related material and allow for membership through the enrolment process.
Stengthen the voice of students by advocationg for distance, part time and adult student on New Zealand.
Make services available to more members (e.g. shuttle service on all campuses)
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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