Programme Specification – Master Fashion ... - Istituto Marangoni

A Link Tutor is appointed both at MMU and at the partner institution for every collaborativeprogramme undertaken.Together they act as critical friend, offering help, support, guidance and advice, and alsomonitoring adherence to MMU quality arrangement procedures.Details of both MMU Link Tutor and IM Partner Link Tutor roles can be found in appendixVI.The Programme Leader and the teaching team have also been made aware of thesupportive role and responsibilities of the Link Tutors form both institutions.Key staff are appointed to give PDP guidance to their students. These are identified as theteaching team that has most contact time and subject specific knowledge to support theirstudent group. They report to the programme leaders directly.A team of Professional Practitioners undertakes all other teaching roles. This has alwaysbeen the Istituto Marangoni method and teaching policy. It is recognised that they bringcurrency, knowhow and industry contacts into the institute.The teaching teams report to the direction of the programme leaders.As they are all specialists in their areas of teaching they are expected to liaise with theProgramme Leaders for the following:• Subject and curriculum developments;• Seminar and lecture proposals;• Updating of information concerning space resources that might be required;• Book lists for the developments of the campus learning resources;• Meeting with Programme Leaders in both one-to-one and plenary meetings twice ayear or as reasonably required;• Play a key role in grading and giving valuable feedback during exam session;• Maintaining the quality of academic standards by supporting the rules andregulations concerning exam procedures and conduct of the student body;• Participate in Peer Support Observations exercises;• Participate in staff development when required.Istituto Marangoni and Manchester Metropolitan University have appointed Link Tutorswho are in regular contact concerning all academic matters.Student Services Officers:A dedicated Postgraduate Student Services Officer is available for all students on thepostgraduate programme.The Postgraduate Student Services Officers, act as the first point of contact for studentsin both academic and personal counselling.For academic counselling, Student Support Officers will liaise with tutors unit leaders andthe programme leader to offer practical advice to resolve specific academic difficulties.A written record of these tutorials will be kept in the student’s file for reference and toProgramme Specification October 2012Page 22 of 26