It's nuts around here the last 7 days. The weather has finally returned to form after a savage few weeks of sunshine. Hopefully it'll imporve for Fresher Fest on Thursday!
Important thing 1 - REGISTER for modules this week!!! - There's a €30 fine otherwise
Important thing 2 - Get involved, volunteer, join some clubs and societies, become a class rep. Even if you're a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year, it's never too late!
Important thing 3 - Take photos of your house as it is making note of any damage that was done before you moved in. Checkout the accommodation page on ulsu.ie for some tips and downloads
Important thing 4 - Don't bring yourself to the attention of the residents or the Gardaí. For Education, Health Science, Medical and Law students, to name a few, a record can jeopardise your whole career as well as the ability to travel to the US, Canada, Australia and other countries.
Important thing 5 - As much as some people like to drink, others don't so take it handy and don't make a nuisance of yourself. You wouldn't like to spend your night minding a friend in the toilet, so don't do this to your friends. It doesn't matter whether you want them to or, not, good friends will always stick by you, just don't ruin their night by ruining your own.
Important thing 6 - We're here to help. I'll be posting drop-in times up here for each week of the semester. Reception is open until 11pm Monday to Thursday and you can get condoms there!
Important thing 7 - Enjoy the year!!!
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Showing posts with label Bullying. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bullying. Show all posts
07 September 2010
29 April 2010
Anti-Social Behaviour & Discipline
This seems to be an issue that is constantly raising its head at committees throughout the University. I thought it was about time I blogged about it now that I have time.
If you are the victim of someone else's rage (i.e. you are attacked, bullied or otherwise injured) there are procedures in place in the University to follow in order to prevent it from continuing. You can come and see me and I'll talk you through it, or you can report it directly to the University Disciplinary Committee. This is the important part; you must do this IN WRITING.
The University has a duty of care to all faculty, staff and students. It's not fair that a minority of students get to rampage about and give 95% of the remaining students a bad name, so if you are a victim of anti-social behaviour (be it from a student, member of staff or faculty member), DO report it.
An example of one or two issues that can arise are; housemates making your life a misery by bulling or intimidation (be that on or off campus). Your landlord should be informed too.
A revised procedure is now in place which makes the process move faster, which is good if you've been accused of cheating in exams for having the room number or a shopping list written on your hand. This involves meeting with the Advocate who decides whether the Disciplinary Committee needs to see you. If you have "poprock" or some sort of collection of letters that can be determined to be of possible benefit in an exam, then you more than likely will get referred and suspended for cheating, however, if you have "EGO10 9am" written on your hand, you will still have to go and see the Advocate, but it is unlikely to go any further.
Also a reminder that any activity that may bring the University into disrepute (e.g. mooning traffic at 5pm on Groody Roundabout-Wouldn't recommend it!!!) can land you with a fine, get you suspended, or you may end up expelled.
NB - Education and Health Science students - your career in teaching or health care is at risk if you are arrested and charged for anti-social behaviour
NB - J1 Applicants - An arrest may hinder your chances of travel to the US for the rest of your life
If you are the victim of someone else's rage (i.e. you are attacked, bullied or otherwise injured) there are procedures in place in the University to follow in order to prevent it from continuing. You can come and see me and I'll talk you through it, or you can report it directly to the University Disciplinary Committee. This is the important part; you must do this IN WRITING.
The University has a duty of care to all faculty, staff and students. It's not fair that a minority of students get to rampage about and give 95% of the remaining students a bad name, so if you are a victim of anti-social behaviour (be it from a student, member of staff or faculty member), DO report it.
An example of one or two issues that can arise are; housemates making your life a misery by bulling or intimidation (be that on or off campus). Your landlord should be informed too.
A revised procedure is now in place which makes the process move faster, which is good if you've been accused of cheating in exams for having the room number or a shopping list written on your hand. This involves meeting with the Advocate who decides whether the Disciplinary Committee needs to see you. If you have "poprock" or some sort of collection of letters that can be determined to be of possible benefit in an exam, then you more than likely will get referred and suspended for cheating, however, if you have "EGO10 9am" written on your hand, you will still have to go and see the Advocate, but it is unlikely to go any further.
Also a reminder that any activity that may bring the University into disrepute (e.g. mooning traffic at 5pm on Groody Roundabout-Wouldn't recommend it!!!) can land you with a fine, get you suspended, or you may end up expelled.
NB - Education and Health Science students - your career in teaching or health care is at risk if you are arrested and charged for anti-social behaviour
NB - J1 Applicants - An arrest may hinder your chances of travel to the US for the rest of your life
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