2.1 Support and Training
2.1.1 Improving quality and uptake of Supervisor Training
Summary of Strategy
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Strategic Aim |
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Appropriate bodies and student representatives |
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2.1 Support and Training |
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2.1.1 Improving quality and uptake of Supervisor Training |
§ Encouraging the better uptake and quality of training. |
§ CUSU AAO with GU through: § Senior Tutors' EC § Student FBMs |
Strategy
2.1.1 Improving quality and uptake of Supervisor Training
CUSU has lobbied for an improvement in the quality and uptake of Supervisory training for a number of years. In 2004 the Academic Affairs Officer conducted a Quality of Supervision Survey (QoSS), which made a marked impression and was brought to the attention of Colleges and Faculties and undoubtedly contributed to the increased provision of centrally organised training for individuals and Faculties.
More recently at an open meeting in November 2006 the CUSU AAO was mandated to lobby for supervisory training to be made mandatory. In response the CUSU Academic Affairs Officer presented a paper to the Senior Tutors' Education Committee (STEC). Upon receiving the paper in May 2007 the STEC agreed to survey Supervisors in their first year to find how many are attending training. If the results indicate that first time supervisors are not attending training in certain Colleges and Faculties, and therefore are acting against the expressed expectation of the Senior Tutors' Education Committee that they should, then appropriate action will be taken.
Ongoing Action: CUSU to continue to work with Senior Tutors' Education Committee and the Graduate Union to encourage the uptake of training for first time supervisors.
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