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Welfare We hope you have an enjoyable and productive time at Lancaster, but recognise that sometimes problems can affect your ability to study. Please do not forget that it is your degree and your responsibility to seek help if you are experiencing difficulties. The University will do whatever is possible to assist you, within the Rules and Guidelines of the University, if you are having problems, whether financial, personal or academic, provided that we are aware of those problems. If you find yourself getting into difficulties, we strongly urge you to consult the College in the first instance, (either Cath in the College Office, your Personal Advisor, or the College Senior Advisor). Further or alternative avenues of support are the Counselling Service (http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/counselling/), Student Services (http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/), your academic department(s), or the Students’ Union Advice Centre (http://advice.lusu.co.uk/). Student Advisory Service Desk The Student Advisory Service is situated in the library and is open Monday to Friday during Intro Week and the first week of term. The Advice Desk offers a one-stop help and information service to students on a wide range of issues and liaises closely with academic and other departments within the University. Student Services – Phone ext. 92085 http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/ The Student Services Office, which can be found on the ground floor of University House, Room A35, provides both specialist and general guidance and support to students and assists individual students if they encounter serious difficulties that cannot easily be resolved by their college or academic department. They can provide advice on student funding and finance, disabilities support, international student support, support for first year students, suspending studies, withdrawing, and general welfare concerns. Disabilities Service – Phone ext. 92109 http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/disabilities/ Specialist advisers are available to help students with disabilities and dyslexia, international students and students with financial problems. The Disabilities Service co-ordinates support for students with disabilities, including dyslexia. This may involve note taking, wheelchair pushing, 30
personal care support, diagnostic assessments and arranging alternative examination arrangements. Assessment Centre – Phone ext. 92109 http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/disabilities/assessmentcentre.htm Located on the ground floor of the library, the Assessment Centre can carry out assessments to determine study aids and strategies for students, and others, with disabilities. International Students – Phone ext. 92010/94619 http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/international/ An adviser is available in the Student Services Office to offer specialist advice and support for international students, including immigration and related issues, and on cultural adjustment. Counselling Service – Phone ext. 92690 http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/counselling/ A free, confidential, professional service, situated in Furness College and open five days a week for appointments with one of seven Counsellors. CEEC (Careers) – Phone ext. 92480 http://careers.lancs.ac.uk/Pages/default.aspx May be used throughout your time at Lancaster, and you are encouraged to make contact with them very early in your University life. Situated on A Floor of University House. The Chaplaincy Centre – Phone ext. 94071 http://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/chap_cen/ An ecumenical environment providing another route of welfare, advice and practical support from the various Chaplains. Harassment Network http://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/equalopp/harnet.htm The Harassment Network provides confidential support for any student or staff member who feels they are subject to harassment. Contact network members by phone (see the Harassment Network website for details) or by email at harassnet@lancaster.ac.uk. 31
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 and 16: Saturday 6 th October Today we are
Page 17 and 18: College Advisors Each College has a
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: Financial Assistance If you feel yo
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