|
|
Now that voluntary membership of student associations is in for 2012, what happens? There have been many meetings between the Massey students associations and the University. As early as March students associations looked to define a good systems for representation within the University. The idea, having a method of keeping students in touch with each other [...]
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 [...]
EXMSS is proud to announce the creation of a $10,000 student support fund specifically for those Massey students who have been affected by the Christchurch earthquake. This is a shared initiative with both the Extramural Society and Massey University pledging up to $5,000 to help these students get back on track. Awards will be made [...]
Why don't they get it?
Massey University extramural students are infuriated by the Government’s continuing attack on part time studies.
Performance information published by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is misleading and favours institutions that focus on full time internal students. Massey, with its large part time extramural cohort, is being penalised for providing [...]
The reality is that a young student will enter working life with a $30,000 debt, and if you ask them they will say “It’s pretty normal.” [...]
|
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.
|
Recent Comments