Guidance April 2007 - Glasgow Caledonian University
Guidance April 2007 - Glasgow Caledonian University
Guidance April 2007 - Glasgow Caledonian University
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LEARNING IN THE 21ST CENTURY<br />
Effective Learning Service (ELS)<br />
This service is a free, confidential and open to all <strong>Glasgow</strong><br />
<strong>Caledonian</strong> <strong>University</strong> students. The service is there to help<br />
students cope with the practical aspects of their workload and<br />
achieve their academic potential. Advice on a range of study<br />
skills is given, including the following:<br />
• Essay writing<br />
• Report writing<br />
• Referencing<br />
• Oral presentations<br />
• Critical reviewing<br />
• Dissertations<br />
• Revisions skills<br />
Individual and group appointments are available as well as<br />
drop-in sessions, workshops, on-line advice and study skills<br />
leaflets.<br />
CONTACT:<br />
JAN HOWDEN<br />
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR LEARNER SUPPORT<br />
T: 0141 273 1204<br />
E: j.howden@gcal.ac.uk<br />
Disability Service<br />
The disability service aims to ensure that students can access<br />
their programme of study and participate in university life as<br />
equally and actively as possible. They offer support in a number<br />
of ways including, assisting with applications for Disabled<br />
Students Allowance and for equipment or non-medical help<br />
needed for study. They also organise appropriate exam<br />
arrangements such as additional time for rest breaks.<br />
Careers Service<br />
The careers service will help students plan their career every<br />
step of the way. Professional guidance and advice is given in the<br />
following areas:<br />
• Part-time jobs<br />
• Work experience<br />
• CVs, applications and interviews<br />
• Further study options<br />
• Taking a year out<br />
• Sourcing career information<br />
The careers service also organises employer and careers events<br />
for students. Their website also gives students the chance to<br />
look at employer directories and vacancy information.<br />
Counselling Service<br />
The counselling service is available for students who feel that<br />
personal or emotional concerns are impacting on studies or<br />
exam performance. The counsellors will work with the students<br />
to help manage the issue and help the student see a way<br />
through.<br />
Finance and Funding<br />
All tuition fees and student loans should be applied for using the<br />
Scottish Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). However within the<br />
university there is a student funding team on hand who can help<br />
students who are struggling financially and will offer information<br />
and advice. The student funding team also assist with childcare<br />
funds and hardship loans.<br />
www.caledonian.ac.uk GUIDANCE 13
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