Welcome Talk 2023.24.pptx

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Welcome to UCP

Introduction

Who are UCP?

UCP is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Inspire Education Group (IEG) - www.ieg.ac.uk

UCP also have campus at Stamford College.

All information for students studying at UCP is available on the UCP website – www.ucp.ac.uk

Who accredits my degree?

Your degree will be accredited by the OU, BGU or Pearson for Higher National Qualifications

How long has UCP been offering degrees?

Peterborough College have been offering degrees for over 20 years and UCP has been open since 2009. Stamford also has a long standing tradition of offering HE provision

Our staff

•Approachable and supportive – we want you to achieve

•Excellent teaching

•Industry experience

•Excellent industry contacts

•Subject experts with research links

Content of course

•Updated annually in line with regional and nation businesses

Success rates

•80% of students at UCP achieve a first or 2:1 in 22/23

Meet the Team

Liz Knight

Academic Director

Peter Wright

HE Science Technology and Resources

Claire Swales

HE Manager

Arts, Humanities
and Social Science

Katie McAllister

HE Manager

Business and Education

Dan Lee

HE Manager

Partnerships and
Teacher Training

Jemma Leggetter

HE Student Finance and Customer Services Manager

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE?

Learning Partnership

The UCP graduate demonstrates

• Resilience

• Engagement in and promotion of continuous academic and professional development

• A global perspective and cross-cultural sensitivity and awareness

• Clarity of communication and purpose

• Information and skill expertise

• Intellectual autonomy and enquiry

• Adaptability

Our Values

Employability

More than just a degree

• Embedded skills - starts in year 1

• Transferable skills for employment

• Volunteering, work placements, internships

• Graduate recruitment schemes

• Commissioned projects

• Employability Hub – during and after your degree

We work with many organisations

What is the main focus of our collaboration?

A

Supporting various organizations globally

B

Competing with other organizations

C

Isolating ourselves from partnerships

D

Limiting our outreach efforts

Which type of organisations do we work with?

A

Nonprofits and community groups

B

Government agencies exclusively

C

Educational institutions only

D

Only corporate companies

What is a benefit of working with organisations?

A

Reducing our workforce

B

Sharing resources and knowledge

C

Limiting our impact on society

D

Increasing our operational costs

Some of our very happy students

Some of our very happy students

Student Experience

Student Officer

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Outgoing Student Officer Molly Woodthorpe (pictured right)

If you feel unable to resolve issues yourself, the Student Officer is here to listen to your concerns and liaise with management and academic staff.

Student Experience

• Employability, Volunteering and Graduate Schemes

• Student Council, Events Committee

• Extra-curricular activities

• Social events these will be run and managed by the
Student Events Committee which is part of the Student Council

• Clubs and societies

Student Influence

Learning Community

We invite all Student Reps and Ambassadors to attend key strategic committee and faculty meetings including the Student Engagement, Learning and Teaching Committee (SELT). We encourage Reps and Ambassadors to voice their feedback on how to improve your experience both academic and social whilst here at UCP.

Student Ambassadors

We have a variety of our second and third year students who act as Student Ambassadors. Not only are they available for current students to approach and speak to, but they provide a valued insight to the real student experience at UCP and are available for the public to speak to at Open Days and events.

Student Reps

Each student has the opportunity to become a Class Representative to ensure that student feedback is included in committee and faculty staff meetings.

Student Council

Chaired by the Student Officer, UCP’s Student Council acts independently and is responsible for representing the voice of the higher education student body.

Offering recommendation regarding learning and student experience, policy, public relations, education, and the wider remit of contributing to the future of UCP
– the Student Council meets regularly throughout
the academic year and is fundamental to the structure
of UCP.

Terms and Conditions

• HE Student Charter

Code of conduct

• Academic Regulations

of the awarding body e.g. ARU and Pearson

• UCP Policies

Complaint process / Disciplinary process /Admissions /Criminal Convictions

• Terms and Conditions

Course changes / Changes to services / Fee liability

Progression / Additional costs

• Office for Students

Access and Participation Plan / Student Protection Policy

• External Speakers Policy

All information is available at www.ucp.ac.uk/policies

What does the HE Student Charter include?

A

Financial aid policies

B

Academic regulations

C

Extracurricular guidelines

D

Code of conduct

What is covered in the complaint process?

A

Tuition fee disputes

B

Student grievances

C

Disciplinary actions

D

Course selection issues

What must students be aware of regarding fees?

A

Scholarship opportunities

B

Additional costs

C

Fee liability

D

Refund policies

What is the purpose of the Access and Participation Plan?

A

Limit course offerings

B

Increase tuition fees

C

Support diverse student access

D

Enhance student retention

UCP Lines of Communication

Student Support

How we can support you

• Personal concerns and issues that affect your study (pastoral and welfare)

• Academic support (extensions and extenuating circumstances)

• Registration (change of details, intermission, withdrawal)

• Statement of reasonable adjustments and other learning or health needs (SORA)

• Referrals for counselling and wellbeing

• Attendance monitoring

• Study Excellence and EAL sessions

UCP Bursaries

Low Income Bursary - £500

Those from low income households (under £25,000) will a receive
£500 cash bonus at the end of the first semester to support their studies.

We strongly advise that this funding is used for academic and learning materials to enhance your study.

Only students who are SFE funded are eligible for the additional funding.

Part-time students will be pro-rata depending on intensity of study.

Care Leavers Bursary - £500

We will seek to gain this information from your application
and if you are in this group we would ask that you contact
UCP Student Support – [e-mail]

Weekly Student Briefing

PLEASE CHECK CANVAS ON A FREQUENT AND REGULAR BASIS

All information can be located on CANVAS

Student updates every week

If you are struggling this will help you find your information

After your hard work

Students at University Centre Peterborough get
to graduate at a prestigious graduation ceremony at Peterborough Cathedral.

Questions and queries

Thank you for listening.

Any Questions?