University of Exeter Handbook (Transitional) Questions/Comments School of Physics

Student Co-ordinator

Job Description

  1. Be familiar with all aspects of the module structure of a particular Stage so as to advise students.
  2. Be available to - and be proactive in identifying - students in difficulty and endeavour to establish source of problem and suggest remedy.
  3. Act as mentor for non-academic and external staff responsible for delivering modules. In particular, confirm that the level, assessment, and workload expected of the students conforms to normal University practice and is in accordance with with the published module descriptions.
  4. Act as mentor for post-doctoral and new staff acting as tutors, etc. (see also Code of Practice - Part-Time Teachers ).
  5. Review progress of students on the basis of marks from assessment and reports from tutors.
  6. Follow-up issues arising from meetings with students.
  7. Receive reports of non-attendance from Tutors, Lab-Coordinators, etc. and issue School's Warning Form as necessary.
  8. Decide which students need to be put on report and notify School Office accordingly.
  9. Facilitate the Procedure for Changing of Tutors as circumstances require.

Important Dates

TimeAction
Nov/DecIdentify students in difficulty and decide action.
DecInform students of availability of past exam papers for revision purposes.
FebReview examination results with tutors of students with unsatisfactory performance.
MarchDiscuss with HoS potential students in difficulty and decide action.
March/AprilChair Module Review Meeting.
AprilLiaise with non-academic and external staff needing to prepare or revise modules
MarchInform students of availability of past exam papers for revision purposes
June/JulyCheck appropriate pages of the School Handbook for currency and completeness.
JulyChair Module Review Meeting.
SepBrief next Stage Co-ordinator, e.g. discuss students with particular difficulties.
SepConvene meeting of tutors on planning day in order to brief new tutors, discuss changes to programmes and tutorial guidelines, etc.

Responsibilities Particular to Stage 1 Co-ordinator

TimeAction
SeptOrganise introductory lectures and activities for Induction (Freshers') Week.
OctIntroduce yourself to Stage 1 students at Freshers' introductory talk and explain pastoral care role.
OctCoordinate Stage 1 introductory week.
OctLiaise with Physoc and appointment of Stage 1 reps to Student/Staff Liaison Committee.
FebArrange set of introductory talks to describe each of the various alternative degree programmes and arrangements for registration.

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University of Exeter Handbook (Transitional) Questions/Comments School of Physics