Pre-Arrival Information & Induction Activities

Welcome Pack

Prior to arrival on campus, you will receive a Welcome Pack containing registration and orientation materials which are essential to those undertaking a programme of study including:

• Students guide to Glasgow Caledonian University
• MBA programme handbook
• Semester timetable
• A guide to Blackboard
• Finance and funding advice
• An overview of student services and support

Pre-Session Induction Week

Directly before the first semester a 10-day induction programme will take place. It addresses issues such as the broad field of management learning, the history and status of the MBA, the demands of academic writing in the UK university sector. There is an early opportunity to become familiar with the university’s systems and importantly develop an understanding of the library information service.

Induction involves a series of orientation sessions that will enable you to familiarise yourself with your peers and the university. This time will allow you to resolve many domestic issues which arise such as opening bank accounts, resolving any accommodation issues, and becoming oriented in new surrounds, etc.

2007/08 Session Induction Week: 11th – 20th September 2007

Tuesday 11th September: CPD Centre Seminar Room 2

Morning Session: 10am start

• Introduction by Keith Halcro, Director, MBA
• Meet your tutors and classmates
• Your expectations and staff expectations
• The changing nature of organisational life and its impact on MBAs

Afternoon Session: 2pm start

• Tour of the university campus
• Matriculation. (Please bring your original documents – not photocopies: qualifications, references, passport, visa)

Wednesday 12th September: CPD Centre Seminar Room 2

Morning Session: 9.30am start

• Introduction from:
  Morna Lawson, English Language Tutor
  Liz Banks, CBS Librarian
  Robert McKain, Finance Officer
  Margaret Ward, International Student Adviser
• Workshop: Understanding Glasgow Culture. Kate Lanka, Adrian Lui & Campbell Fraser

Afternoon Session: 2pm start

• Tour of the City of Glasgow
• Treasure Hunt

Thursday 13th September: CPD Centre Seminar Room 2

Morning Session: 9.30am start

• Workshop presented by Morna Lawson, English Language Tutor: Critical Reading & Note-taking for Academic Work

Afternoon Session: 2pm start

• Workshop continued from morning session

Friday 14th September: Govan Mbeki Building Computer Labs

Morning Session: 9.30am start

• Workshop presented by Margaret Brown, ICT Skills Tutor: This workshop will assist you to develop skills to enable you to get the best out of the university’s IT equipment

Afternoon Session: 2pm start

• Critical Reading & Note-taking workshop continued

Monday 17th September: CPD Centre Seminar Room 2

Morning Session: 9.30am start

• Formative Assessment: Keith Halcro, Director MBA

Afternoon Session: 2pm start

• Tour of the Library, Liz Banks, CBS Librarian
• Workshop: getting the best out of the library resources & services

Tuesday 18th September: Visit to Stirling Castle 9am start

Stirling Castle is the grandest of Scotland’s castles and one of the most popular visitor attractions in the country. 250 feet above the plain on an extinct volcano, Stirling became the strategic military key to the kingdom during the 13th & 14th century Wars of Independence and was the favourite royal residence of the Stuart Monarchs

Wednesday 19th September: CPD Centre Seminar Room 2

Morning Session: 9.30am start

• Feedback on your assessment: Keith Halcro, Director, MBA

Afternoon Session: 2pm start

• Feedback session continued

Thursday 20th September: CPD Centre Seminar Room 2

Morning Session: 9.30am - 12.30pm

• Individual sessions with your tutor

Afternoon Session:

• 12.30pm Lunch
• 2.00pm Welcome Fair: help & advice with opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, dentist, and much more
• 4.30pm Afternoon Tea with your colleagues, tutors, friends and family

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