Tuesday 25 September 2012

MSc GIS Students

Hi to Francis and Charilous,

Your first GIS weekly session will be at 1pm (after your Research Design & Methods class). Please meet at my office (E411) and we will move on to a PC lab afterwards. This week both James and myself will start you off on your assignments and course material.

Mark

Thursday 20 September 2012

Course Rep Appointments

Hi everyone,

It is customary to appoint a Course Representative for EMSD, EMB, SA and CM degree pathways.

Could any person who wishes to volunteer as a Course Rep please email me BEFORE next Wednesday 26th. If more than one person volunteers we can have a quick mini-election during the coffee break at 3pm.

Being a course rep is a bit like being a union shop steward. You would have to attend a couple of Staff-Student Liaison meetings throughout the year - just to air any comments or problems you might have (on behalf of the students you represent). Any issues raised at the SSL meeting are used to inform Programme policy.

If you are a CM rep, you would normally email the issues you want raising to me and would not have to attend the meetings. A part-time EMSD/EMB/SA student would normally be represented by a full-time student rep who can make the meetings.

Being a rep can sometimes be interesting and useful for your CV.

Thanks
Mark

Wednesday 19 September 2012

3pm Coffee Today

Hi All,

Today's venue for our 3pm Coffee Break will be in the Staff Common Room on the first floor (E102). This is easily approached from the staircase opposite my office (E411) down to the 1st floor. It is close to the Programme Office and Head of School's quarters.

Mark

Option Choices: EMB

Hi EMB Students,

I am still waiting for your option choices for units to take (FT) and unit options for Year 1 (PT). Thanks to those who have already sent me this information.

I still need option choices from:
Sally V
Stella K
Annisa C


It is essential I get this information ASAP or you will not have access to material online and Finance will not be able to sort out your fees. Please email me when you have made your choice(s).

Thanks
Mark

Thursday 13 September 2012

NEW: EMB Information Page

Just for MSc Environmental Management & Business students:
http://www.ukscience.org/pg/emb-info.html

Mark

ATTENTION: Years 2 & 3 Part-Time Students

Message from Programme Office:
If you are entering the second or third year of your part-time degree, please note that the Board of Examiner dates have changed....they used to be in October and June...but now they are November (award) and May (resit).

This means that your Year 1/2 results will not be confirmed until November 2012.  Unless you have passed your stage units at the November Board, you will not be able to continue with Year 2/3 of the course.

If you are passing everything then this should have no impact on you.

Mark

ATTENTION: EMB Students

For any NEW Environmental Management & Business students.
Please let me know ASAP which one of the three EG units you have chosen (EG7517/EG7518/EG7519)....and if you are a full-time student only, which one of the additional Business School units you have chosen (5C4100/5D4660/5J4180/5D4560) ASAP so I can ensure your units are enrolled and you can see them on Moodle.

The units run as follows (subject to change):

Leadership Ethics (Term 1)
Full day block sessions on 4th & 5th October and 1st & 2nd November

Organisational Change and Transition (Term 1) – this unit runs in Term 1 and 2 so students would need to specify which term they wish to take the unit.
Full day block session on 11th & 12th October and 8th & 9th November

Organisational Change and Transition (Term 2)
Full day block session on 7th & 8th February and 7th & 8th March

Managing Organisational Performance (Term 2)
Full day block sessions in May (2 days) and June (2 days) – exact dates are still to be confirmed

Accounting Society & Environment (Term 2, w/c 14 January – w/c 18 March)
Tuesdays, 10.00 – 12.00 and 13.00 – 15.00


Unit-Specific Tutors Can Answer Any Questions:

Leadership Ethics Richard Warren (r.warren@mmu.ac.uk or 0161 247 3837)

Accounting Society & Environment Jack Christian (j.christian@mmu.ac.uk or 0161 247 3787)

Organisational Change & Transition Linda Alker (l.alker@mmu.ac.uk or 0161 247 3779)

Managing Organisational Performance Henry Palowski (h.palowski@mmu.ac.uk or 0161 247 3755)

ELSIS class and one-to-one writing consultations timetable

ELSIS (English Language Services for International Students) offers free Academic English Classes and one-to-one writing consultations for MMU enrolled international students in all faculties.


Please check times available for international students:
http://www2.hlss.mmu.ac.uk/languages/english/files/2012/09/ELSIStt2012V1.pdf


ELSIS Induction for International Students

Highly recommended for international students to find out how MMU can help them with their Academic English.

Tue 18th
Science and Engineering
JD E322
2:30-3:30


Best Wishes
Tony Picot
a.picot@mmu.ac.uk