University students are ‘independent learners’. However, being independent does not mean being left on your own. You will have support from your academic tutors, your module tutors and from a whole host of support staff and services.
Our Student Support Manager is . She is based in our East Cornwall office, and her main role is to support students who have a disability, medical condition or Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) including dyslexia. If you are not sure if this service applies to you then please just check with her and if she can’t help then she’s sure to know someone who can. You can Jacky, or call her on 01579 386123.
Our Registry Officer is . He is the main point of contact for students with queries about mitigating circumstances or recognition of prior learning (RPL) and any other Registry questions. You can Alan, or call him on 01579 383292 ext. 281
Our Academic Learning Resources team are . They are on hand to help students access online library resources, offer tips for effective literature searches and support with general queries about referencing and ICT. You can request a group or individual tutorial during a taught session, or Lorna or Joy.
Pastoral support is provided by . Penny has worked with The Learning Institute supporting trainees and undergraduates for many years. She is able to offer a personal, confidential and independent source of support and advice. If the going gets tough and you have a problem and do not know who to speak to, you can Penny or call her on 01579 363017. Your contact with Penny is totally confidential and does not affect your studies in anyway.
Find out more
> University of Worcester – hardship fund
> Resources for students with dyslexia
> Applying for a dyslexia assessment
> Disabled students – what you’ll get
> What are Disabled Students’ Allowances?
> Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs)