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HELP IS AT HAND

This comprehensive guide is designed for students, outlining crucial steps for course registration and financial responsibilities. Ensure all paperwork is completed, including tuition loans, health checks, and DBS checks. Familiarize yourself with university regulations, student rights, and safety procedures, including first aid and fire evacuation protocols. Access available support services, such as accommodation, mental health resources, and career guidance. Stay connected through IT platforms like Blackboard and PebblePad to enhance your learning experience.

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HELP IS AT HAND

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  1. HELP IS AT HAND

  2. Your Student Charter

  3. 1. be course ready

  4. Ensure all course registration paperwork is in place • ICON • Course Inquiry Points – CIP • Occupational Health checks • Outstanding Disclosure and Barring Service checks (DBS) • Cumbria Card

  5. Paying your fees in 2014/15 • If you are self- financing your tuition fee, which means you do not have a tuition fee loan and or have an accommodation fee the link below will provide details on how and when to pay • www.cumbria.ac.uk/PayingFees • The University reserves the right to apply sanctions which may affect your study and residency on campus for late payment. • Confirmation of a Tuition Loan • If you have a tuition fee loan and at registration you did not hand in your funding award letter from Student Finance England, please do so • as soon as possible. • Drop boxes are located at the Course Information Point and in • the Library on all campuses. • For enquiries and payment call Finance on 01524 590826

  6. 2. Know your rights and responsibilities

  7. Take the time to read university and course documents • Student Charter • Programme handbook • Module handbooks

  8. Be familiar with University regulations and professional standards requirements • Student Code of Conduct • Academic regulations – e.g.malpractice/plagiarism • Fitness to practise – professional standards • Social Media Policy • Equality, diversity and inclusion • Student Complaints Procedure

  9. 3. Keep yourself and others safe

  10. First Aid • First aiders available on all campuses • Contact Reception if you need a first aider • In an emergency ring 999 – know your postcode and the address of the campus. • always request a first aider as well • First aid boxes are available across campus • Please report all accidents and incidents, report forms are available from Reception

  11. Fire Evacuation • The alarm is a loud bell or siren – tested weekly in each building • Fire Drills – two per year in each building • Know your fire exit route – don’t assume you can escape by the same route you entered the building

  12. Fire Evacuation If you see a fire: • Activate the Fire Alarm – use Fire Alarm Call Points, (red boxes) located by exits • Evacuate the building, follow the green signs • Call the Fire Service on 999 • Let a Fire Warden know if you think someone may have been left in the building • Do not leave the assembly point unless you are told to do so by the person in charge • Do not go back into the building until told to do so

  13. 4. Access help and guidance

  14. Don’t sit on it; be pro-active • HELP IS AT HAND handbook • Accommodation • Managing your money • Mental Health & psychological wellbeing • Disability/SpLD • Academic skills – skills@cumbria • Careers and employability • Students’ Union • IT help

  15. Skills@Cumbria webpages

  16. Your Chaplaincy – life in all its fullness • We have time.. • We talk about what matters.. • We celebrate good news.. • www.cumbria.ac.uk/chaplaincy • Chaplaincy Coordinator • Matthew Firth • University Chaplain • Ilyias Patel • Honorary Muslim Chaplain

  17. 5. Be connected

  18. IT matters – are you connected? • Embed IT video

  19. Blackboard • Blackboard is the university’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) • Can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere using a computer or mobile device • Use your network username & password to access it • Provides links to your programme and module sites • Course content and announcements will appear in Blackboard • Many modules will use communication and collaboration tools • Many modules also use Blackboard for submission of assignments and the return of marks and feedback • Check out the free downloadable app “Blackboard Mobile Learn”

  20. Blackboard Login Page • Insert your network username and password

  21. Blackboard My Institution Page

  22. Pebblepad • PebblePad is the university’s e-porfolio system • Your online personal learning space • It can be accessed 24/7from anywhere using a computer or mobile device • Use your network username & password to access it • You can create “Assets” such as Webfolios, blogs, CVs and much more • Assets can be shared with certain people, made public or kept private • Some modules may use PebblePadfor assessment and feedback • Free mobile app available

  23. PebblePad

  24. Need to enhance your digital skills? Access a range of online self-help resources on Blackboard. To access click the Skills@Cumbria tab and select Digital Skills • Digital skills resources

  25. Any questions?

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