Section 15 - Institute of Technology Blanchardstown

Access Office:
The primary function of the Access Office is to co-ordinate a range of
programmes and activities which promote access to third level education within
the Institute to groups which have traditionally been under-represented within the
third level sector.
Services provided to the public
The Access Office co-ordinates the provision of a range of services and
supports for students, which includes the following:
• Identifying and fostering close links with primary and
secondary schools
• Developing and promoting a range of programmes as part of
the Institute’s Schools Programme
• Developing an Access Programme for students from identified
second level schools
• Developing an Access Programme for students with
disabilities
• Co-ordinating a range of supports for students who enter the
Institute through the Access Programme
• Co-ordinating the provision of a range of supports aimed at
promoting student retention among the general student body
• Promoting awareness within the Institute of the issues
around access to third level education
• Identifying and fostering close links and fostering collaborative
associations with other bodies and organisations who are involved
in or promote improved access to education.
• Identifying and fostering close links with the community
sector
Records
• Student files/records
• Consent forms/records of students who participate in the
Institute’s Schools Programme
• Student applications under the Institute’s Access
Programme
• Student applications under the Institute’s Access
Programme for Students with Disabilities
• Minutes of meetings
Publications
• Institute policies and procedures relating to student affairs
• Student handbook
Contact
Access Officer: Adrienne Harding
Tel: 01-8851015
Fax: 01-8851001
Email: adrienneharding@itb.ie
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