Agenda and Papers - University of Edinburgh

APPENDIX A: Internal Relationships and Key Involvement
Area
Student Counselling Service
Edinburgh University
Students Association (EUSA)
Accommodation Services
Academic Registry
Student Recruitment and
Admissions/International
Office
Registry
Health Service
Careers Service
Chaplaincy
Information Services
College and Schools
Coordinators of Adjustments
Academic staff
Institute for Academic
Development (IAD)
Relationship and Example Activities
Jointly delivering the mental health mentoring service to students. Preparing and running several mental
health awareness workshops for Directors of Studies, and contributing to the Disability Committee
Active contributor to Disability Committee and its sub-groups
Arranging more suitable accommodation for students with specific requirements, and contributing to the
Disability Committee
Advising on policy and handling student appeals
Working together on Widening Participation, establishing procedures for international/visiting students,
and contributing to the Disability Committee
Putting in place examination arrangements for students and contributing to the Disability Committee
Liaising with GPs for advice, and contributing to the Disability Committee
Contributes data to the Disability Equality Scheme Annual Report on the first destinations for graduating
disabled students, and contributing to the Disability Committee
Students are referred both from and to the Chaplaincy for advice, and the Chaplain contributes to the
Disability Committee
Contributing to the IS Disability Computing Group, advising on best practice and actions required to
improve accessibility. Working to embed accessibility into project planning and review processes, and
contributing to the Disability Committee
Streamlining the adjustment process through consultation with Colleges and Schools
Discussing suitability of adjustments with each School's context, and working on establishing monitoring
systems to ensure students have the opportunity to give feedback.
Frequently discussing suitability and implementation of adjustments for students. Academic staff also
contribute to the Disability Committee and its subgroups, and are involved with Teachability reviews.
Contributing to Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching, and guidance documents. Liaison on
study skills support to disabled students.
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