Students’ Association. The College agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Students’ Association (FCSA) outlining their shared approach to partnership working and both parties are working towards completing the SA Framework. Over the past three years the work of the FCSA has been regularly recognised by key sector organisations, national award schemes, and the Scottish Government as sector leading and innovative. The FCSA has two full time members of staff – the FCSA Manager and the FCSA Student Engagement Coordinator. There are two remunerated full-time sabbatical positions – President Education & Representation and President Equality & Welfare. The Sabbaticals are supported by a Student Executive comprising Campus Representatives and Equality Officers. Student Engagement is a strategic priority of the FCSA and they engage closely and meaningfully with their membership, undertaking a substantial cycle of research and outreach activities, which benefit both the FCSA and the College. The FCSA also developed and utilise a Student Engagement Tracker to improve our monitoring, communication and resolution of student issues. One part of the FCSA's work is the operation of the Class Representative System. The FCSA continually reviews and improves this system to create a robust and rewarding Representative model. In the past three years there have been year-on-year increases in the amount of reps being registered, trained, and attending meetings. A long-standing priority for Fife College is working in conjunction with Fife Council CLD and Voluntary Sector partners to deliver adult literacies and core and essential skills pathways in a range of learning centre and outreach settings. The College also has an active involvement in Fife Council-led multi-agency work on rehabilitation of offenders and support family members affected by their crimes / sentences. In partnership with Fife Education, Fife College plans and delivers a high quality relevant curriculum that meets the needs of the young people with additional support needs, and provides progression opportunities to more advanced study and exit points to employment. Whilst attending School College Partnership New Direction programmes the students continue to get school support to ensure consistency and provide a smooth transition from High School into College. The College’s Inclusion Team provide support where required for our full time students. Inclusion Assistants work alongside Lecturers to implement inclusive strategies wh...
Students’ Association. Ambition: (College Strategic Objective) To enhance meaningful engagement of students, involving them in decisions to inform and shape provision, enhance learning and teaching, including empowering students to take responsibility for their learning. The College is committed to supporting and contributing to the strengthening of the Students’ Association. The Students’ Association has funding support currently in place agreed by the Board of Management and the College has committed to maintaining at its present level for the next three years, to give stability and autonomy to the Students’ Association. The Students’ Association is in turn accountable for the effective financial management of this resource, by reporting to the Board on their activities, by participating in committees, most notably Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee, but ultimately the Students’ Association is accountable primarily to all the students of West College Scotland which it represents. The funding supports a position for one full time sabbatical cross-college Student President and three part-time campus Vice Presidents. All work as a team and maintain effective governance and democracy through the establishment of an Executive Committee, made up of aforementioned Presidents and Vice Presidents and Executive officers with specific responsibilities such as but not limited to, LGBT/Carer/International/Women’s/Mature Student/Student Parent and Apprentice. The Student Engagement Strategy is reviewed annually. The Students’ Association has an action plan aligned to the national Framework for Developing Strong and Effective Student Associations and are using the new Self Evaluation tool kit as a method for continuous monitoring and review of activity. During session 2016-17 a Student Partnership Agreement was formulated and has provided the basis for integrated, pro-active working arrangements between the Students’ Association, Stakeholder Experience Team and Marketing team. The Students’ Association have regular meetings with the Head of Quality and Professional Standards, to discuss progress on operational plans and to monitor progress on meeting joint student engagement enhancement actions. In addition, the SA President meets with the Director of Quality, Learning and Teaching, the Director of Student Services and the Head of Student Services, to ensure a joined up approach in supporting student led initiatives. The Students’ Association are also encouraged to engage with staff ac...
Students’ Association. ‘Wellbeing Week’
Students’ Association. The College agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Students’ Association outlining their shared approach to partnership working and both parties are working towards completing the SA Framework. The FCSA has two paid members of staff – a Co-ordinator and a Student Engagement Assistant. Under a revised constitution, due to be implemented ahead of session 2017- 18, there will be two remunerated full-time sabbatical positions – President (Education & Representation) and President (Equality & Welfare). The sabbaticals will be supported by an elected Student Executive comprising campus and equality officers. The introduction of the Student Engagement Assistant post in January 2016 (fixed-term until July 2019) has allowed the association to engage much more closely and meaningfully with its membership, undertaking a substantial cycle of research and outreach activities, benefiting both the association and the College. An integral part of the Students’ Associations work is the operation of the Class Representative System. Over the past 12 months the FCSA has focussed on developing a more robust and rewarding Representative model. Substantially more representatives have been registered, trained and are attending meetings than in previous years. A key priority has been to increase the visibility and presence of the Student Association. New accommodation has been provided in Stenton and St Brycedale campuses which are prominent and visible to all students and the Halbeath office has been rebranded. In 2014-15 the College was awarded two stars in the Healthy Bodies’ Healthy Minds awards that are run by NUS Scotland and Scottish Student Sport. This was achieved by the FCSA working effectively with Guidance. In 2015-16 the College was awarded three stars. This was based on increased student consultation in the delivery of events and improved inclusion on all activities. The FCSA is in the process of reviewing its governance, strategic, and operational plans and documents. This will be informed at all points by consultation and discussions with our student population and key stakeholders within the College.
Students’ Association. You will automatically be registered as a member of the students’ association at your home academic partner when you enrol unless you notify them that you wish to opt out.
Students’ Association. The College agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Students’ Association (FCSA) outlining their shared approach to partnership working and both parties are working towards completing the SA Framework. The FCSA also chair a regular meeting with senior College officials to help create a cohesive approach to addressing emerging issues. The FCSA has two full time members of staff – the FCSA Co-ordinator and the FCSA Student Engagement Assistant. There are two remunerated full-time sabbatical positions – President Education & Representation and President Equality & Welfare. The Sabbaticals will be supported by a Student Executive comprising campus representatives and equality officers. The Student Engagement Assistant role enables the FCSA to engage closely and meaningfully with its membership, undertaking a substantial cycle of research and outreach activities, which benefit both the FCSA and the College. The FCSA has also developed and introduced a Student Engagement Tracker to improve our monitoring, communication and resolution of student issues. One part of the FCSA's work is the operation of the Class Representative System. The FCSA has developed a more robust and rewarding Representative model. From this substantially more representatives have been registered, trained and are attending meetings than in previous years. A key priority has been to increase the visibility and presence of the FCSA. New accommodation has been provided in the Halbeath and St Brycedale campuses which is prominent and visible to all students. The FCSA has recently revised its governance, strategic, and operational plans and documents. Through extensive consultation and discussions with our student population (over 900 students were involved) and key partners the FCSA documents are now noted on a national level as being exemplars of best practice. In partnership with Fife Education, Fife College plans and delivers a high quality relevant curriculum that meets the needs of the young people with additional support needs, and provides progression opportunities to more advanced study and exit points to employment. Whilst attending School College Partnership New Direction programmes the students continue to get school support to ensure consistency and provide a smooth transition from High School into College. The College’s Inclusion Team provide support where required for our full time students. Inclusion Assistants work alongside Lecturers to implement inclusive strategies whic...
Students’ Association. Ambition: (College Strategic Objective) To enhance meaningful engagement of students, involving them in decisions to inform and shape provision, enhance learning and teaching, including empowering students to take responsibility for their learning. The College is committed to supporting and contributing to the strengthening of the Students’ Association. The Students’ Association has funding support currently in place, which is agreed by the Board of Management and which the College will commit to maintaining at its present level for the next three years, to give stability and autonomy to the Students’ Association. The Students’ Association is in turn accountable for the effective financial management of this resource, by reporting to the Board on their activities, by participating in committees, most notably Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee, but ultimately the Students’ Association is accountable primarily to all the students of WCS which it represents. The funding supports a position for one full time sabbatical cross-college Student President and a position for three part time campus Vice Presidents, all working cross-college as a team to support the President, and maintain effective governance and democracy through the establishment of an Executive Committee, made up of aforementioned Presidents and Vice Presidents and Executive officers with specific responsibilities such as but not limited to, LGBT/Carer/International/Women’s/Mature Student/Student Parent and Apprentice. A Student Engagement Strategy has been developed, approved by the Board and is being implemented jointly with staff and students. The Students’ Association has an action plan aligned to the national Framework for Developing Strong and Effective Student Associations and are using the new Self Evaluation tool kit as a method for continuous monitoring and review of activity. This will be a key driver in the development of a Student Partnership Agreement and annual revision of the Student Engagement Strategy. The Students’ Association is involved in strategic planning and the development of the Regional Outcome Agreement through the representation of Students’ views on the Board of Management and effective participation on various committees, such as the key driver in relation to active and aware students, the Learning, Teaching and Quality Committees. In addition, the Student Association plays an active role in contributing to the College estates strategy and the development of n...
