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The Cornwall College Group Higher Education Student Handbook 2020 The Cornwall College Group Higher Education Student Handbook 2020-2021 1 | P a g e Dear HE Student, As we set out on the 2020-21 academic year I would like to welcome HE Students both new and returning to study. We have never been prouder of our HE provision at Cornwall College and you, as both undergraduate and postgraduate students, are at the heart of what makes it so special. Each one of you is on an individual journey of discovery and education attainment and we hope to learn more about each of your stories as the year goes on. We recognise that the start of this academic year has been particularly different. The fact that you are enrolled on your degree and have commenced study, or returned after successfully completing your stage of study last year, is an achievement in itself. This student handbook contains information that will help you throughout your year to achieve and find the support when and where you need it. Over the summer, our Programme Teams have worked to timetable your study in a way that makes your study time in college both productive and safe. The College continues to work closely with Public Health England in order to continue this. Should we, either as class or campus find ourselves in a position that we are required to deliver online as a result of Covid-19, timetabled sessions will immediately commence online via Microsoft Teams. As well as supporting ‘lecture’ delivery, the functionality of teams means that you will also be able to continue receiving the peer-to-peer support and dialogue of your cohort. Please be reassured that if any decision is taken that impacts your particular programme of study or campus that you will be contacted immediately with clear guidance and direction. Our priority remains the well-being of our learners, staff and our community. I would like to reiterate that any decisions made are following the advice of Public Health England. Latest information can always be found on the Cornwall College website, which includes the Covid-19 risk assessment for Cornwall College and our Code of Conduct for students relating directly to Covid-19. Wishing you all the best for over the next academic year and I hope that we safely cross paths along the way, Ruth Allen Head of Higher Education 2 | P a g e If you require any part of this Student Handbook in larger print, or an alternative format, please contact: HE Operations [email protected] Please note: All the information in this handbook is correct at the time of printing. The Cornwall College Group is proud of its teaching and research and it undertakes all reasonable steps to provide educational services in the manner set out in this Handbook and in any documents referred to within it. It does not, however, guarantee the provision of such services. Should industrial action or circumstances beyond the control of the Institution interfere with its ability to provide educational services, the College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services. 3 | P a g e Contents Page Who’s Who ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Welcome and Introduction ............................................................................................................... 7 The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) .............................................................................................. 7 University of Plymouth (approved programmes) .............................................................................. 7 Falmouth University (approved programme) .................................................................................... 8 Plymouth Marjon University (approved programmes) ...................................................................... 8 Personal Tutor ................................................................................................................................. 9 Contact List ...................................................................................................................................... 9 Staff / Student Communication ...................................................................................................... 13 Studying at Cornwall College - Information and Student Support .................................................. 13 Financial Information and Guidance on Funding ............................................................................ 14 TCCG Policies ............................................................................................................................... 15 Awarding Body Policies ................................................................................................................. 15 Student Representatives and the Feedback loop .......................................................................... 15 Student Voice ................................................................................................................................. 15 Student Representation, Feedback and Evaluation ....................................................................... 15 Applying for your University of Plymouth Student Card ................................................................. 16 The Plymouth Online Study Guide ................................................................................................. 16 Communications from the University of Plymouth .......................................................................... 17 How to Change or Reset your Password ....................................................................................... 17 University Computing Helpdesk ..................................................................................................... 18 Mobile with Plymouth ..................................................................................................................... 18 Electronic Student Perception Questionnaire (e-SPQ) and National Student Survey (NSS) ......... 18 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PGTSS) – Relevant University of Plymouth only ......... 18 Terms Dates ............................................................................................................ 19 Learning Centers ........................................................................................................................... 20 Assessment .................................................................................................................................. 21 Formative and Summative Assessment ......................................................................................... 21 Taking Your Learning Seriously ................................................................................................. 23 Key Features of University Level Study ......................................................................................... 23 Attendance ..................................................................................................................................... 23 Your Approach to Studying ............................................................................................................ 23 Reading for your study ................................................................................................................... 24 Private Study .................................................................................................................................. 25 Study Groups ................................................................................................................................. 25 Factors Affecting Your Learning ..................................................................................................... 25 Effective Learning .......................................................................................................................... 25 4 | P a g e Time Management ......................................................................................................................... 26 Coping with Stress ......................................................................................................................... 26 Extenuating Circumstances ........................................................................................................... 27 Hand in Process ............................................................................................................................. 29 Return of Assessment and Feedback ............................................................................................ 30 Academic Matters - Procedures for dealing with late submissions and extenuating circumstances .. ........................................................................................................................................ 30 Late Work....................................................................................................................................... 31 Academic Offences ........................................................................................................................ 31 Contract Cheating .......................................................................................................................... 31 Academic Dishonesty: How to stay straight and clean ................................................................... 31 Referencing Guide ........................................................................................................................
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