College Guide 12-13

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If you have any questions, or want more information about any of the events planned, please contact Matt Walker, our Vice President, who is responsible for organising and running Freshers’ Week - he is happy to answer any questions you may have, however big or small they may be. m.j.walker@lancaster.ac.uk Important note: This page outlines most of the daytime activities you will need to attend. However, you should still familiarise yourself with The Guide, as there are many more optional events, which you might find useful or interesting. 16
College Advisors Each College has a Personal Advisor system which is intended to provide support for each student independently of their academic departments. In Cartmel, each student is allocated to a Personal Advisor on the basis of residential blocks. A Personal Advisor is a senior member of Cartmel College (either a member of staff or postgraduate student) and will be available for help and advice throughout your time at Lancaster but especially in your first year. The Personal Advisor is there to act as an impartial advisor and guide should the need arise and – let us hope that the need does not arise – to represent your best interests should you be involved Vicki Haslam Senior College Advisor in any disciplinary proceedings within the University. Fortunately, this need is rare. Perhaps more important is that your Advisor is someone you can talk to. The first few weeks of University can be confusing as you confront what can seem to be an intimidating new environment. Your Advisor, however, will know the system and be able to provide answers to most of your queries. Cartmel uses a ‘Block Rep’ system. The Block Reps are second or third year undergraduates who live in your accommodation block and also provide help and support, particularly in the first weeks as you find your way around. They are members of the Cartmel JCR Exec and are therefore easy to contact. Your initial meeting with your Personal Advisor will be in your kitchen early in Freshers Week – please check the wallet you were given with your room keys for the date and time of your meeting and the contact details for your advisor. Advisors are encouraged to have regular meetings with their students so that you have an opportunity to discuss your progress and raise any queries you may have. Even if you are not experiencing any major difficulties, it is still important that you maintain regular contact with your Advisor. If you are asked to attend a meeting with your Advisor, please make every effort to attend, and let him or her know if you are unable to do so. These meetings are intended to be friendly and informal. During the academic year, your department will send an early warning to the College Administrator (Cath Gorton) who will then contact your Advisor if you appear to be falling behind in your studies. This is not a punitive measure but an attempt to warn you in sufficient time so that the situation can be remedied. Fortunately, most students do keep up with their studies. The Senior Advisor is Vicki Haslam who also works in Linguistics. Vicki can be contacted via Tel +44 (0)7527 941 341 or (01524) (5)93040 or by E-mail v.haslam@lancaster.ac.uk 17
Page 1 and 2: Cartmel College THE GUIDE 2012-2013
Page 3 and 4: College Staff All members of the Un
Page 5 and 6: College Residence Officer - Edwina
Page 7 and 8: JCR Executive The JCR Executive is
Page 9 and 10: Charlie Stevenson - AV Technician E
Page 11 and 12: Intro Week Intro Week (also known a
Page 13 and 14: or as few as you wish, but bear in
Page 15: Saturday 6 th October Today we are
Page 19 and 20: Assistant Dean - Nicola Mathie Hell
Page 21 and 22: Computer and Quiet / Group Study Ro
Page 23 and 24: College Rules CARTMEL COLLEGE RULES
Page 25 and 26: 5.2.3: Noise Unacceptable levels of
Page 27 and 28: 5.5.3: Physical Harassment The unla
Page 29 and 30: Financial Assistance If you feel yo
Page 31 and 32: personal care support, diagnostic a
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