> Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 08:57:45 -0400 (EDT)
> Priority: NORMAL
> Subject: SHEFC Project
> From: Gayle Thomson <[log in to unmask]>
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In our experience when student participation has been desired we have
paid for their time and/or provided buffet lunches! Both approaches
have worked well and we have had useful feedback for our services and
projects.
Alison Courtney
> Hi all
>
> Well its taken me three months to pluck up the courage to
> e-mail you all (albeit I have read around 500+ messages
> with interest!) to tell you about my project which may be
> of interest (apologies to a number of project managers of
> HEFCE projects who have been 'targeted' separately!)
>
> IDEAs (Integrating Disability in Educational Arenas) is a
> three year project funded by SHEFC which started Jan. of
> this year. It focuses on staff development and cultural
> change. Basically it looks at the policies and procedures
> of four institutions (Uni. Abdn, Robert Gordon
> Uni., Northern College and Uni. Stirling) relating to
> students with disabilities, evaluates these in practice ie
> what staff and students feel are strengths, weaknesses and
> gaps (year one: audit and evaluation) in provision then it
> aims to address the latter by drawing on the strengths of
> key staff members (year two: embed good practice in staff
> development programme.) The final year then disseminates
> the methodologies and outcomes of the former years to all
> Scottish HEIs.
>
> Should you require any further information I would be
> delighted to provide it, and would welcome any comments you
> would like to make on your project. I would be particulary
> interested to hear any suggestions on how to get the
> students involved as their response is crucial.....any tips
> would be welcome.
>
> Regards
>
> Gayle
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> Gayle Thomson
> IDEAs Project Officer
> Centre of Learning and Professional Development
> University of Aberdeen
> MacRobert Building
> 581 King Street
> Aberdeen
> AB24 5UA
>
> Tel: 01224 273922
> Fax: 01224 273671
>
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Alison Courtney
South West Regional Access Centre
Room 8, Babbage Building
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth, PL4 8AA
Tel: 01752 232253
Fax: 01752 232279
Minicom: 01752 232285
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
List owner for Ment-assist,
a forum for those supporting students
with mental health difficulties in HE
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