On 13 Jan 2003, at 15:23, Nash H (StuReg) wrote:
> Dear All
>
> We are looking at the vexed question of examination invigilation and
> in particular the use of non-academic staff as invigilators. A number
> of universities employ casual labour on an hourly / daily rate as
> substitute invigilators during examination periods. We are trying to
> get a feel for how widespread this approach is and I would be grateful
> if you would be prepared to answer a few simple questions.
>
> Does your University employ non-academic invigilators?
Yes
> If yes, as a complete substitute for academic staff or as a supplement
> to them?
>Supplement - Chief Invigilator must be academic
> What rates of pay do you make for these casual staff?
> £5.55 per hour
> Those who do use non-academic staff, have you found the change
> beneficial?
>YES! Those who do not are very envious - only finance prevents the
unanimous adoption of paid assistant invigilators. (I do the
recruiting, training and rotas, and I then recoup the cost from the
departments)
> I would be grateful, if you are prepared to respond to this query, if
> you would do so by the end of January. I will be happy to share the
> results of the survey with anyone interested in seeing them.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Hywel
>
> Hywel Nash
> Student Logistics Manager
> Student Registry
> University of Glamorgan
> CF37 1DL
>
> Tel: 01443 482237
> Fax: 01443 482926
> email: [log in to unmask]
>
G.R.Kingston (Mrs)
Examinations Officer
Registry & Planning Services
Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
tel 0121 359 3611 ext 4793
fax 0121 333 6350
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