Teaching, Counselling & Social Work study in New Zealand. Student Handbook 2014 by BTI Tauranga NZ

Student Handbook 2014

Contents - Nga Kiko Welcome from the Strategic Leadership Team

Who we are

Campus Map

Staff Office Locations - Teacher Education and Administration

Staff Office Locations - Counsellor and Social Work Education

Staff Profiles

Staff Roles

2014 Semester dates, withdrawals and fees

2014 Calendar

Academic Information

Counselling students

Onsite Intensives

Around Campus

Study Resources

Computer Lab

Hints for reading the Bible

Student Support

Tikanga MÄ ori

BTI Online

The Library

BISA

Social Media

Student Life

Tauranga - the local area

Student Policies

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Welcome - Maioha

From the Strategic Leadership Team Kia ora, Welcome, Malo e lelei! We are so pleased you have joined the BTI learning community and we sincerely hope that this will be a very special time in your life. We believe that each of us flourish when we engage in an intentional community, one which has a reason for being which provides “meaning and coherence between the personal and the public worlds” (Garber, 1996, p. 145). Together we seek to create and sustain such a learning community. We want BTI to be a place where face to face, email to email, blog to blog, side by side we work, learn and care together. We trust that you find the information in this Handbook useful. If you identify information which you think would be helpful to include in the next edition, please do not hesitate to contact us via our student feedback drop box on BTI online. As we read in 1 Corinthians 13:13, “Na tenei te mau nei te whaka pono, te tumanako, te aroha, enei e toru; ko te mea nui rawa ia o enei ko te aroha.” “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love” May your time at BTI be one when you prepare for your profession - motivated by love, inspired by hope and informed by faith. Best Wishes

Dr Andrew Smith Dean

Richard Cook Associate Dean

Dr Bev Norsworthy Associate Dean

Wendy Pyne Head of Operational Services

Who we are - Tenei Matou BTI is a charitable company owned by the Christian Education Trust. The CET was established in 1986 with the vision of extending God's Kingdom by providing Christ-centred education for students of all age groups. As a Charitable trust, all profits are invested straight back into education.

OUR MISSION

To provide Christ-centered, biblically informed, professional preparation, development and research, for influencial service.

OUR ETHOS

We believe that people teach, counsel and relate out of who they are. Because of that, we are interested in the growth of men and women, not only towards a professional goal, but towards reaching their God-given potential. Relationships are central to life at BTI as we work and grow together.

OUR HEART

We support people to grow holistically. Academically, we want to stretch students towards excellence so they are able to translate knowledge and skills into professional practice. Alongside this, we want to develop practitioners who are teachable, secure and gracious. We anticipate that patterns established at BTI such as work habits, relationships and spiritual perspectives will grow and develop in depth and richness over the years.

OUR PURPOSE

We offer a wide range of contexts, activities, ideas and methods in our courses so that this growth may take place. We want to help form professionals who are sought after for their personal and professional standing.

OUR VALUES

We seek to foster Christ-like servant leadership, sound relationships and a sense of community where each individual is respected and supported. Quality in both personal and professional endeavours and a balanced lifestyle are integral to our aims.

Campus Map - Mahere Tunga Study Room

Computer Lab

The Hub Te Pﾅｫ Pﾅｫangi

4201

Teacher Ed Staff Pod

Te Kohao (Cultural Room) STAFF CAR PARK

Reception, Admin Staff, ECE Staff and Finance

4101

STUDENT CARPARK

3201

Counselling Staff Pod

Staffroom

3302

Counselling Staff Pod

BC PARENTS CARPARK

ELDER LANE

LIBRARY Pﾄ》aka Pukapuka

3102

3301 3101

2101

BC SPORTS FIELD 7

Staff Office Locations Wahi Tari Kaimahi

Teacher Education & Administration

Matauranga Kaiako - Mahi Whakahaere Peter Maslin

Hazel Warnes

Barbara Caygill

Suzanne Trask

Alaster Gibson

TEACHER ED. STAFF OFFICES

Cathryn Bell

Rachelle Hulbert Madeleine Lambert

BLOCK 1 ADMIN & TEACHER ED OFFICES

Marion Sanders

Bev Norsworthy Phil Ozanne

Megan Stripling

Finance Officer Kelly Allan

Janice Marsters

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Meeting Room 1

Stephenie Jansen

Sue Turner

Denice Morgan

Receptionist Chelsea Wilson

ADMIN & ECE OFFICES TOP LEVEL

Baker

Reception

Karyn Robertson

Wendy Pyne

Michelle Wyllie

Counsellor & Social Work Education Whakaakoako & Kaimahi a iwi Richard Cook

Raymond Stripling

BLOCK 2

STAFFROOM

COUNSELLOR & SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION OFFICES

STORAGE Andrew Smith

Gail BosmannWatene

Katharina Boehm

Helen Troughton

Ruth Smith

Donna Peary Suzzanne Barthow

Sarah Deighton James Arkwright

Barbara Bulkeley

Heidi Crawford

2102 Meeting Room 2

Staff Profiles STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP TEAM Dr. Andrew Smith, Dean Andrew joined the team at BTI in 2000, as part of the counselling programme. Currently, as well as being the Dean, he chairs the leadership team of the Institute and has a teaching input to papers in both the Counselling and Teacher Education programmes. He really enjoys research and writing and is passionate about the power of research to give voice to people and situations who might not otherwise have a voice. Beyond BTI, he has been developing links with Christian counsellors in Cambodia. He is married to Ruth (also part of BTI staff) and has three adult children and two delightful (unbiased view) grandsons. Richard Cook, Associate Dean Richard looks after the counselling and social work education team and the direction of these programmes. He has been at BTI for 17 years and is passionate about the possibilities for disciples of Jesus to partner in changing lives and communities. He brings this theme to teaching in the Year 1 Aotearoa NZ Social Context and Year 2 Journeying 1 and 2 skills papers. Dr. Bev Norsworthy, Associate Dean Ko te kupu tuatahi ka tuku ki tō tātou Kaihanga. Koia rā te tīmatanga me te whakamutunga o ngā mea katoa. The first word I have to say I send to the Creator. He is the beginning and end of everything. Bev’s association with BTI stretches back to 1993 when she was a member of the original NZQA approval and accreditation panel. She joined the staff in 2001 and teaches in courses which focus on reflective practice, sociology, being professional and working as a Christian educator. She is passionate about exploring how one’s faith and understanding of biblical meta-narrative influences the teacher’s everyday practice. She is an active author and presenter in national and international journals, and conferences relating to teacher education and Christian education. Currently Bev has a particular oversight for the Teacher Education team and programmes, Educational Developments and the Research Committee. When not focused on BTI work, she enjoys fishing, gardening and hanging out with her grandchildren. Wendy Pyne, Head of Operational Services Wendy joined BTI in 2008 with a senior management background in finance and IT. As BTI’s Head of Operational Services, she is responsible for Finance, Marketing, Administration and the general day-to-day operations of the Institute; this means that she’s always busy and on the go behind the scenes. Wendy is supported by a wonderful servant-hearted team including; Kelly Allan, Helen Baker, Stephenie Jansen, Sonya McIntosh, Megan Stripling, Chelsea Wilson, Michelle Wyllie & Mary Reidy-Bartissol. A born maximiser, Wendy has a passion for service excellence and is committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.

KAUMATUA Huikakahu & Wikitoria (Jan) Kawe, Kaumatua, Cultural Gatekeepers He honore he kororia ki te Atua He maungarongo ki te whenua He whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa Ko te Atua te timatanga te whakamutunga o nga mea katoa Kei te tuku tonu nga whakamoemiti whakawhetai ki a ia i nga wa katoa. Tena koutou katoa. Wikitoria and Huikakahu have been blessed to have involvement as Kaumatua and cultural gatekeepers here at Te Whare Tauira o Peterehema since May 2000. "It has been a privilege and a challenge to understand, appreciate and develop our cultural relationships not only with Māori and European but with the other ethnicities also present. In progressing our journey it is evident that a sincere and genuine relationship with God through His son Jesus Christ must be the basis for honourable acceptance and respect due to all our cultural diversity and interactions. Our role is to assist us all in personally manifesting those statements and words that are so easily inserted into our Charters and Vision Statements." Na ano te pai te ahuareka i te noho o nga taina me nga tuakana i runga i te whakaaro kotahi. Ps133

TEACHER EDUCATION TEAM Dr. Bev Norsworthy, Associate Dean

Cathryn Bell, Teacher Educator: Primary Teacher Education Cathryn teaches in the B.Ed Primary programme while also coordinating the student and academic processes of the Teacher Education Cluster. She started at BTI firstly in a part-time capacity teaching in the evenings for the Diploma of Children’s Ministries before returning to her first love of Primary education. Cathryn is passionate about people and their wellbeing and with a heart for Christian education, is motivated to see a community of people working together in their passions and strengths. Having just spent time researching into what recent BTI graduates found of most value in their preparation to teach, Cathryn is excited and inspired about what our B.Ed Degree will offer our students. Cathryn is married to Craig, who enjoys his supportive role with the student association when not at work. Together they have three children; Amy, Michael and Olivia and so when she is not here at BTI she is either taxiing a child to a friend’s or music lesson, or cheering from the sideline of a football game.

Barbara Caygill, Teacher Educator: Secondary Teacher Education Barbara has been at BTI for six years and is the Programme Coordinator for the Secondary Programme. She brings nearly 40 years of secondary teaching experience to the role as well as her valuable insight from her time spent as a Secondary Music Advisor for the Waikato/ Bay of Plenty regions. She is passionate about the arts, the power and potential of creativity and mentoring young teachers. In her off-duty hours she is a crazy adrenaline freak who has done white water rafting at a grade four level. She also enjoys paragliding, bungeejumping and is always on the look out for new challenges!

Dr. Alaster Gibson, Teacher Educator: Primary Teacher Education Alaster Gibson serves in the Primary Teacher Education programme and offshore in the Diploma of Teaching Studies (Tonga). He and his family moved down to Tauranga from Auckland in 2002. Prior to coming to BTI he taught for 14 years in three schools within the Auckland area. Alaster is interested in serving God in Christian education especially in developing nations. He enjoys all aspects of the curriculum and has lectured in a range of courses such as PIPI, Health & PE, Teaching & Learning, Social Sciences, Technology, Mathematics & Statistics, and Visual Art. He completed his PhD in 2011. The title was “Spirituality in principal leadership and its influence on teachers and teaching”. He is interested in church meeting in homes and a juicy scripture is Revelation 3:8.

Rachelle Hulbert, Teacher Educator: PrimaryTeacher Education & Practicum Coordinator (Primary) Rachelle joined the Primary Teaching Programme at the beginning of 2013. Prior to coming to BTI she taught for 16 years, both in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Rachelle has a passion for teaching English and integrating digital technology into all curriculum areas. She is married with three primary age boys and can often be found on the side line or the pitch at football grounds. Rachelle also enjoys road cycling, baking cakes and spending time with family and friends.

TEACHER EDUCATION TEAM Peter Maslin, Teacher Educator: Secondary Teacher Education Peter Maslin joined the Secondary Teaching Programme at the beginning of 2012. An ex graduate of BTI he is a Social Science Specialist with a passion for Christian Education. He is particularly interested in the theology of Christian education, how to be an effective Christian teacher in a secular context and supporting and resourcing Christian educators in the third world and cross cultural contexts. When he has not got his head in a book, Peter can be usually found coaching or watching sport and spending time with his family on the great Omokoroa Peninsula. Penny Merton, Learning Centre Penny teaches in the B.Ed programme and is involved in Learning Support. She has been at BTI on and off for more than five years as a student, tutor and lecturer, at times dabbling in administration. Penny is passionate about helping people find out that they are more capable than they thought they were, and gets excited about seeing lights go on when people understand a concept. She has a Masters in Education and her long experience of being a student herself is invaluable when helping others adjust to student life. She has a wide variety of interests including writing (she published a fantasy novel recently), juggling, gardening, Sudoku and occasional forays into upholstering.

Denice Morgan, Teacher Educator: Early Childhood Education Denice teaches in the Early Childhood Education programmes. After completing a Masters of Arts in Educational Drama she took up her dream job in August 2010 as a lecturer at BTI. Denice has a passion for Early Years Educational Drama and for her dissertation her focus subject was related to Role Play. Denice is from Wales, known to some as the Land of Poetry and Song which may be the reason she enjoys musical theatre in her spare time.

Phillip Ozanne, Teacher Educator: Early Childhood Education Phillip is the Programme Coordinator for the Diploma in Teaching (ECE) on offer here at BTI. Previous to this he spent seven years as a teacher in the early childhood sector. During this time he worked with under 2’s, in a 2-3 year old toddler centre and with 3 and 4 year olds. He has also worked in sessional (Kindergarten) and all day centres. Phillip has served on the executive of CECEAA (Christian Early Childhood Association of Aotearoa) since 2005. He is also the BTI representative to the Early Education Federation, a group of early childhood professionals who have regular meetings with the Minister of Education. Phillip is married with four beautiful children; 3 girls and 1 boy. He is an active member of Otumoetai Baptist Church, where he and his family choose to worship.

Karyn Robertson, Teacher Educator: Early Childhood Education Karyn has been a member of the Teacher Education team at BTI for over 6 years and lectures in both of the Early Childhood Education programmes. She is the Cohort Mentor for the B.Ed (Tchg) ECE students and is the practicum coordinator for the B.Ed (Tchg) ECE. Karyn recently completed her Masters in Educational Leadership and Management. She is passionate about servant leadership in early childhood education, and so she selected this as the topic for her thesis. When not working and studying, Karyn enjoys music, card making and drinking good coffee with friends.

TEACHER EDUCATION TEAM Dr. Marion Sanders, Senior Teacher Educator Marion Sanders has been at BTI since it first opened so you could say she’s part of the furniture! As a member of the Teacher Education team she lectures in the Primary and the Upgrade programmes, covering such topics as mentoring, gifted education, English, diversity/special needs, practicum and PIPI. Marion also oversees offshore teaching programmes, mainly in relation to Tonga, which she has visited thirty times in the last ten years! Marion is passionate about many things, but a key passion is her desire to understand God’s ways better and to encourage others in their walk with Him. Marion thoroughly enjoys her role as ‘nana’ to four young grandchildren.

Raymond Stripling, Teacher Educator & Pastoral Care Coordinator Raymond has been a lecturer at BTI since 1998 and taught one year at Bethlehem College before transitioning to BTI. He has taught in all programmes over his time at BTI but now is primarily lecturing in the Teacher Education programme. For several years he has served as the BTI Pastoral Care Coordinator. He is also one of the staff who travels regularly to Tonga to work with ongoing teacher training and providing support for our short-term mission teams. Alumni support is also on his heart. Originally from California, Raymond, his wife and three children are now deeply rooted in New Zealand life and he often can be seen walking on campus with one or more of his seven Kiwi grandchildren.

Suzanne Trask, Practicum Placement Coordinator: Secondary Teacher Education Suzanne is the Practicum Coordinator for the Secondary programme and also teaches Classroom Management. She has been associated with BTI since 2009, but before this she was a chemistry and maths teacher, most recently at Bethlehem College. Suzanne is married with two primary school aged children. In her spare time Suzanne enjoys walking, riding her horse and skiing.

Marion Vukona, Practicum Coordinator: Early Childhood Education Marion joined BTI in a support role in 2012. She assists in the areas of ECE practicum co-ordination and assessment. Prior to this she was the Head Teacher of Bethlehem College Kindergarten for 17 years. She is passionate about supporting and encouraging our younger generation of teachers. When not involved with Early Childhood Education, Marion enjoys spending time with her family, including her 17 Grandchildren, and being outdoors in New Zealand’s beautiful natural environment.

COUNSELLOR AND SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION TEAM Richard Cook, Associate Dean

Dr. James Arkwright, Counsellor Educator James Arkwright teaches in the Counsellor Education programme. He has an special interest in narrative therapy, having safe and effective counselling processes for people who have experienced trauma and abuse, and the interface between a counsellor’s sense of self and personal values, and his/her counselling practice. James completed his doctoral thesis in 2011. The title of this is “Discourse, narrative and agency: a contribution of local stories to disability theory, research and professional practice”. James is married to Sherilene and they have two primary school aged children.

Suzzanne Barthow, Counsellor Educator Suzzanne has been working part time at BTI for over 7 years. Her main role is Course Coordinator for Personal and Professional Integration. She is passionate about teaching and helping students gain an understanding of how ‘the self’ impacts upon every part of life especially as it relates to the interface between the personal and professional interface in practice. Suzzanne likes to work creatively so that learning is fun.

Katharina Boehm, Practicum Coordinator & Assistant Counsellor Educator Katharina is the Practicum Coordinator and also the Year Group Coordinator for Year Two/Three onsite students in the counselling programme. She has been involved at BTI since 2002, firstly as a student and now as an Educator in the Counselling programme. Katharina is from Germany, and has lived in Aotearoa for over 25 years. She is passionately committed to working with people affected by domestic violence, and community education around violence-free living. In her spare time she is a fervent supporter of the Rugby WORLD CHAMPIONS, enjoys re-connecting with family, spending time in Northland with friends, and eating delicious and healthy kai. Dr. Barbara Bulkeley, Senior Counsellor Educator Barbara teaches in the Counselling programme with a special emphasis in the Families strand of papers. She is the Counselling Programme Co-ordinator. She has worked at BTI since 2009 which seems to have gone by very quickly. She graduated with her PhD in 2010 from Auckland University. Her research interests include talking with families about the impact of a depressed adolescent and also trying to find out why some students do not complete the programme. She and her husband Tim enjoy life in the country with cattle, sheep, ducks and chooks and their latest addition, three Saddleback pigs. Gail Bosmann-Watene, Social Work Educator Gail is of Ngai Tuhoe and Dutch descent. She has a Master of Social Work with first class honours from Massey University which she completed in 2008. Her professional background includes teaching social work at tertiary level, working in Maori Mental Health with adults, youth and families/whanau, as well as providing social work supervision to practitioners in the field. Gail and her husband Apanui (Ngati Maru) have three children and her whanau are enjoying the lifestyle that Tauranga has to offer. Gail enjoys music, the arts, eating good food and spending time with family and friends. Heidi Crawford, Social Work Educator Heidi is the Programme Coordinator for Social Work and feels blessed to have joined BTI in June 2012. She comes from a background in teaching, Christian camping and social work; most recently working as a Practice Manager in a Christian social service agency. She teaches a variety of papers in the Social Work programme and is especially interested in law and politics, management in the social services and, because of her role at BTI, is developing a new interest in the online learning environment. Heidi considers Papua New Guinea her turangawaewae as this is where she spent the formative years of her childhood, although she now loves New Zealand just as much. Outside of BTI Heidi is heavily involved in music, painting, cake decorating and anything ‘foodie’ related (she has been told watching food shows on TV is a bit over the top but doesn’t believe a word of it).

COUNSELLOR AND SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION TEAM Sarah Deighton, Social Work Educator Sarah started with BTI in March 2013 and has 18 years’ experience working as a Social Worker. She specialised in Health Social Work for six years prior to joining BTI and has had her own clinical supervision practise. Sarah recently completed a thesis towards a ‘Masters in Social and Community Work’ through the University of Otago. Her research interests include improving the process of breaking of bad news in terms of life threatening diagnosis for patients and their families. Sarah and her husband have two children and live on a lifestyle property in Tauranga.

Donna Peary, Counsellor Educator & Practicum Support Donna is a counselling graduate of BTI and has worked here for the past 6 years. She is the year group co-ordinator for the year 2 & 3 flexi students, tutors in PIPI, and facilitates practicum for flexi students. Donna is currently studying for a Masters in MindBody Health Science, which is about seeing people as integrated beings and working with them in a holistic way. She has also started learning te reo and to juggle. To relax Donna likes to spend time with her hubby and family, garden, cook, and read. All of her children are adults and some live overseas – this gives her a good reason to travel!

Helen Troughton, Social Work Educator Helen came to BTI at the start of the Social Work Programme in 2012. She is passionate about helping people explore their beliefs and direct these to action. She is inspired by Jesus’ promise about knowing the truth that sets me free (found in John 8:32). From Richmond, Yorkshire in England, Helen moved to New Zealand in 2010 where she makes her home with her kiwi husband, son and wider family.

Vicki Roberts, Educator & Student Support Vicki has been here since Semester 1 of 2010. She lectures in Māori Studies and Working Inclusively. Vicki is passionate about learning, and enjoys seeing others learn too. She is also passionate about great coffee (Supreme) and engaging in real conversation. Life is full with a household of boys (cross cultural experience in itself!) of one husband and three boy.

Ruth Smith, Counsellor Educator & International Coordinator Coming originally from Northern Ireland, then England, then Palmerston North, Ruth has been at BTI working part-time since 2000. She lectures two papers in the Counselling programme and looks after International students as well as all the budding Year 1 counsellors! She is passionate about seeing and helping people grow and change in relationship to God, and has been exploring aspects of the Flexi counselling programme that help this to happen more. She is also a passionate connector of people to people and people to resources. In her time off, she enjoys spending time with people - including her two young grandsons, gardening, travel and kayaking.

ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT TEAM Wendy Pyne, Head of Operational Services

Kelly Allan, Finance Officer Kelly is BTI’s indispensable Finance Officer. Her role includes, among other things, processing and collection of student fees, payment of staff (which makes her very popular!), contractors and suppliers as well as various other accounting tasks. When she leaves BTI at 2.30pm, she is not slacking off but is going to her other role at the Bay of Plenty English Language School. Kelly is married with two sons. She is great at multitasking - balancing work commitments, running around after her sons and various other “outside of school” activities, managing the household and if there is any spare time, relaxing with a book. She also loves cats!

Helen Baker, Practicum Administrator Helen joined BTI mid 2010 and is the Practicum Administrator for Teacher Education programmes. She works alongside the Practicum Coordinator for each course and liaises with prospective and current Associate Teachers to ensure that each student has a suitable place to go to for their practicum. Her creative skills are also put to good use when working on marketing material for print and the Web. Helen grew up in Ireland and moved to New Zealand when she was 10. She has lived in Tauranga since 2003 with her husband and two children. Helen has a passion for music and the arts, technology, and the company of good friends and family.

Lesley Brighting, Librarian Lesley is the BTI librarian – that’s all about connecting you with the information you need. Her job involves every aspect of running the library and includes everything from sourcing and purchasing books and e-resources and organising training workshops to more mundane tasks such as issuing books and trying to keep shelves tidy! She loves it when students make a habit of visiting the library and enjoys getting to know you a little bit. While you’re there, ask about the chocolate fish! Lesley’s life outside BTI involves grandchildren, music and some delving into family history.

Stephenie Jansen, Student Applications Administrator Stephenie joined the BTI administration team in May 2013 to assist prospective students, and manage their journey from enquiry to application and enrolment. Helping make this a smooth transition is her main objective. Stephenie is very much a family orientated person, but enjoys meeting new people and catching up with friends. When her son is a little older she hopes to travel a little more and reconnect with her equestrian interests.

Janice Marsters, Administrator Janice started with BTI in June 2013 as Administrator for the Counselling & Social Work programmes. Originally from Auckland she and her husband moved to Masterton where they brought up their children on a rural lifestyle block, then in 2005 moved to the Tauranga. Outside of work hours, Janice is passionate about spending time with her family & friends, loves walking the great outdoors, reading, and going to the movies.

Sonya McIntosh, Administration Coordinator Sonya joined us in January 2010 after working full time as an Accountant whilst also undertaking a part time Business Studies course. She is the Administration Coordinator and deals with all aspects of BTI administration including Board of Examiners, curriculum and time-tabling. Sonya has lived in the sunny Bay of Plenty all her life, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, playing tennis and going to weekly Pilates classes. Sonya is currently on Maternity leave and due to return Mid 2014.

ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT TEAM Megan Stripling, Administrator Megan has had some form of involvement with BTI since 1998 as she has had various family members work or study at BTI (her dad is Raymond Stripling, our Pastoral Care Coordinator). She is currently responsible for enrolling new students and handling the general administration of all Teacher Education programmes. Megan is getting married in December to her high school sweetheart, James. Although a lot of her spare time is taken up with wedding planning, she always makes sure there is plenty of time for watching a good movie and playing video games! Chelsea Wilson, Receptionist Chelsea started with us in February 2012 and is our receptionist. Her role is to ensure the smooth running of the front desk. She is also here to help students and staff with their various requests. She enjoys the arts and nature, especially animals. Originally from Hawaii, she is looking forward to her next trip there so that her husband Johnny can meet her side of the family.

Michelle Wyllie, SLT Administrator Michelle joined the administration team in March 2012 as the SLT Administrator after moving to Tauranga from Whakatane where she worked as a PA and Office Manager. As the SLT Administrator, Michelle works with the Strategic Leadership Team on institutional projects like graduation organisation, keeping the quality management system updated and archiving. She loves work where she gets to put things in order and is always keen to lend a helping hand to staff and students alike. When Michelle is not at work, she is usually indulging her passion for musical theatre either onstage or rehearsing for the next show.

BTI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rod Edwards, Chair of BTI Board

Terry Fulljames BTI Board Member

Sharon Hanna, BTI Board Member

David Tweed, BTI Board Member

OTHER STAFF YOU MAY SEE AROUND CAMPUS Computer Services

Selwyn West - Computer Services Manager Johnny Wilson - Helpdesk Stefka Semerdzhieva - Technician Tim Brewer - Systems Technician Stephan Roessner - Technician

Campus Maintenance

Don Ackland - Property Manager Graham Madsen Phil Taylor Grant Forlong Lionel Stokes Kevin Paton Jeremy Smith Tim Daley

Staff Roles - Ahuatanga Kaimahi STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP TEAM Dean Associate Dean Associate Dean Head of Operational Services

Dr Andrew Smith Dr Bev Norsworthy Richard Cook Wendy Pyne

TEACHER EDUCATION TEAM Cluster Coordinator

Cathryn Bell

PROGRAMME COORDINATORS Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) Diploma in Teaching (ECE) Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary Bachelor of Education (Teaching) ECE Bachelor of Education (Diplomate) Master of Professional Practice * Diploma in Teaching (Tonga)

Barbara Caygill Phillip Ozanne Cathryn Bell Karyn Robertson Dr Bev Norsworthy Dr Bev Norsworthy Dr Marion Sanders

COHORT MENTORS Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary)

Suzanne Trask/Peter Maslin

Diploma in Teaching (ECE) Year One Diploma in Teaching (ECE) Year Two Diploma in Teaching (ECE) Year Three B.Ed ECE (Year One) B.Ed ECE (Year Two) B.Ed ECE (Year Three) B.Ed Primary (Year One) B.Ed Primary (Year Two) B.Ed Primary (Year Three) B.Ed (Diplomate) Diploma in Teaching (Tonga) Myanmar (Thailand)

TBC Phillip Ozanne Denice Morgan TBC Karyn Robertson Denice Morgan Cathryn Bell Raymond Stripling Dr Marion Sanders Dr Bev Norsworthy Dr Marion Sanders Dr Alaster Gibson

PRACTICUM Practicum Administrator Practicum Coordinator: B.Ed ECE Practicum Coordinator: B.Ed Primary Practicum Coordinator: Secondary Practicum Coordinator Dip Tch ECE

Helen Baker Marion Vukona Rachelle Hulbert Suzanne Trask Phillip Ozanne

* Under development & subject to NZQA approval

Staff Roles - Ahuatanga Kaimahi COUNSELLING & SOCIAL WORK TEAM PROGRAMME COORDINATORS Social Work Counselling

Heidi Crawford Barbara Bulkeley

YEAR GROUP COORDINATORS Counselling (Year One) Counselling (Year Two) Flexi Counselling (Year Three) Flexi Counselling (Year Two) Onsite Counselling (Year Three) Onsite Social Work (Year One) Social Work (Year Two) Social Work (Year Three)

Ruth Smith Donna Peary Donna Peary Katharina Boehm Katharina Boehm Clement Chihota Sarah Deighton Helen Troughton

PRACTICUM Practicum Coordinator: Counselling Practicum support (Distance students) Practicum support (Local students) Fieldwork Coordinator

Katharina Boehm Donna Peary Katharina Boehm Gail Bosmann-Watene

ADMINISTRATION TEAM Finance Officer Administration Coordinator (currently on maternity leave) Practicum Administrator Counselling & Social Work Administrator Teacher Education Administrator Academic Operations Administrator SLT Administrator Student Applications Administrator Receptionist

Kelly Allan Sonya McIntosh Helen Baker Janice Marsters Megan Stripling TBC Michelle Wyllie Stephenie Jansen Chelsea Wilson

PASTORAL CARE TEAM Teacher Education Counselling & Social Work

Raymond Stripling Year Group Coordinators

LEARNING CENTRE SUPPORT TEAM Librarian Learning Support Learning Support Learning Support Learning Support (Maori) International Liaison

David Osman Penny Merton Simon Webb Sonia Bernard Vicki Roberts Ruth Smith

2014 Semester Dates, Withdrawals & Fees Withdrawals and Refund of Fees

Withdrawal / deferral from a course/s within eight calendar days after the start of the academic programme will mean that Tuition Fees and Levies paid will be refunded, less an administration fee. If you are planning to withdraw from your course, you need to contact your Year Group Coordinator (for Counselling and Social Work) or your Cohort Mentor (for Teacher Ed).

Programme

Year

Semester 1 Start Week of

Semester 1 End Friday

Semester 1 WD Date 5pm*

Weeks Semester 1 Start:End

B.ED ECE & Primary

10-Feb-14

04-Jul-14

19-Feb-14

03-Feb-14

20-Jun-14

13-Feb-14

03-Feb-14

20-Jun-14

13-Feb-14

10-Feb-14

20-Jun-14

19-Feb-14

10-Feb-14

20-Jun-14

19-Feb-14

10-Feb-14

20-Jun-14

19-Feb-14

10-Feb-14

20-Jun-14

19-Feb-14

24-Feb-14

27-Jun-14

05-Mar-14

24-Feb-14

27-Jun-14

05-Mar-14

24-Feb-14

27-Jun-14

05-Mar-14

24-Feb-14

27-Jun-14

05-Mar-14

03-Mar-14

27-Jun-14

12-Mar-14

17-Feb-14

04-Jul-14

26-Feb-14

Dip. ECE

Secondary Counselling

Social Work

* Domestic students - Withdrawal between Semester start date and withdrawal date given overleaf will result in a refund equal to the total amount of fees and levies less an administration fee of 10% of the total fee or $500, whichever is the lesser of the two. After this date no refund is applicable and the student is liable for all fees, unpaid or otherwise. * International students - Students may not withdraw/leave before the end of their course unless it is by mutual agreement between BTI and the student. If a student withdraws from their study programme an administration fee of up to 25% of the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees may be charged. Student refunds to withdraw from a course after it has started will be in accordance with BTIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Refund of Student Fees Policy.

Programme

Semester 2 Start Week of

Semester 2 End Friday

Semester 2 WD Date 5pm*

Weeks Semester 2 Start:End

Total weeks per year

B.ED ECE & 1 Primary 2

28-Jul-14

21-Nov-14

06-Aug-14

23-Jun-14

21-Nov-14

02-Jul-14

23-Jun-14

21-Nov-14

02-Jul-14

23-Jun-14

14-Nov-14

02-Jul-14

23-Jun-14

14-Nov-14

02-Jul-14

23-Jun-14

14-Nov-14

02-Jul-14

Secondary

23-Jun-14

21-Nov-14

02-Jul-14

Counselling 1

21-Jul-14

31-Oct-14

30-Jul-14

21-Jul-14

31-Oct-14

30-Jul-14

21-Jul-14

31-Oct-14

30-Jul-14

Social Work 1

21-Jul-14

31-Oct-14

30-Jul-14

21-Jul-14

31-Oct-14

30-Jul-14

21-Jul-14

31-Oct-14

30-Jul-14

Dip. ECE

Year

2014 Calendar - 2014 Rataka Week Beg

Counselling & Social Work Cluster

Important Dates

Counselling Year 1

Year 2

Social Work Year 3

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

6-Jan 13-Jan 20-Jan 27-Jan Anni. Day 27th 3-Feb Waitangi Day 6th 10-Feb

Online Orientation

17-Feb

Online Orientation

24-Feb

Te Wiki Whakawaia

Prac setup

Te Wiki Whakawaia

3-Mar

10-Mar

Online Orientation

17-Mar

<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Flexi Intensive Week 1 >>>>>>>>>>>>>

24-Mar

<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Flexi Intensive Week 2 >>>>>>>>>>>>>

1 2

31-Mar

7-Apr 14-Apr Good Fri 18th

21-Apr Easter M/T & Anzac 25th 28-Apr 5-May

12-May

19-May

9 10 / Prac

26-May

Study

Prac

Study

Prac

2-Jun Q B'day Mon 2nd 9-Jun 16-Jun 23-Jun

Prac

30-Jun

Prac

7-Jul 14-Jul

Online Orientation

21-Jul

28-Jul

2 3

Online Orientation

4-Aug

11-Aug

18-Aug

25-Aug

<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Flexi Intensive Week 1 >>>>>>>>>>>>>

1-Sep

<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Flexi Intensive Week 2 >>>>>>>>>>>>>

8-Sep

Study

15-Sep

22-Sep

29-Sep 6-Oct 13-Oct

20-Oct 27-Oct Lab Day Mon 27th

3-Nov

Prac Assessments

10-Nov 17-Nov 24-Nov 1-Dec 8-Dec

= These lined boxes indicate weeks in which practicum can occur = Solid black line indicates start and end of semester NB: Weeks noted in red correspond to study week numbers as outlined in your study guides

Week Beg

Teacher Education Cluster Year 1

Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Year 3 Year 2

Grad Dip Secondary

Diploma in Teaching (ECE) Year One Year Two Year Three

6-Jan 13-Jan 20-Jan 27-Jan 3-Feb 10-Feb

Online orientation Online orientation

Block Courses

Te Wiki Whakawaia

Online orientation

intensive

17-Feb

intensive

24-Feb

intensive intensive

3-Mar

intensive intensive

10-Mar 17-Mar

intensive intensive

Student Directed Study Week

24-Mar 31-Mar 7-Apr 14-Apr

intensive

21-Apr 28-Apr 5-May 12-May 19-May 26-May 2-Jun

Student Study Week

9-Jun 16-Jun 23-Jun 30-Jun

missions missions

intensive intensive

7-Jul 14-Jul 21-Jul

intensive

28-Jul

intensive

4-Aug 11-Aug 18-Aug 25-Aug 1-Sep

Student Study Week Study: Mon-Wed

8-Sep 15-Sep 22-Sep

intensive

29-Sep 6-Oct 13-Oct 20-Oct 27-Oct 3-Nov 10-Nov 17-Nov

Professional Learning Conference, Poroporoaki

24-Nov 1-Dec 8-Dec

= These lined boxes indicate practicum blocks = Solid black line indicates start and end of semester

Academic Information Rongo Akoranga Academic Regulations

General Academic Regulations - He whakaritenga mātauranga, are regulations that cover all aspects of being a student in any programme at BTI. The regulations cover issues relating to: ▪▪ Admission to programmes (includes Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and cross-crediting) ▪▪ Awarding qualifications (includes assessment, appeals, applying for impaired performance, remedying course failure) ▪▪ Studentship status (includes withdrawal and deferral) ▪▪ Fees ▪▪ Programme evaluation ▪▪ Delivery of programmes The complete General Academic Regulations (GAR) can be found on BTI Online.

Academic Support

If you have any questions regarding this, contact your Educator Year Group Coordinator/Cohort Mentor. You can also contact Penny Merton at the Learning Centre.

Assignments

Where assignments are not posted to a Drop Box on BTI Online, they need to be posted in the assignment box in Reception or, if oversized, handed to the Receptionist who will record that the assignment has been received. Flexi students must send assignments postmarked on the due date or before. Please make sure you attach a coversheet to your assignment so that your work is easily identifiable as being yours. Cover sheets are available at Reception.

You must hand your assignments in before 4.30pm the day they are due as Reception closes at 4.30pm. Where possible, please save a copy of your assignments before you hand them in. Getting enough credits for your qualification

Please ensure that you check this - it’s your responsibility to check. You will need to check that you will have the right number of credits needed for a degree, diploma or graduate diploma. Some quick sums may save angst later!

Plagiarism

All assignment work at BTI needs to be your own work and you sign each assignment to say that it is. You can use quotes and refer to ideas you’ve read about by using APA Referencing to give credit where credit is due - to the original author. Each semester we randomly check assignments from each year group and programme for copying and pasting (plagiarism). It is serious business to use other people’s work without giving them credit by referencing and there are unpleasant consequences if you do this. Please be diligent in this area! Please see policy ‘SA.19 - Plagiarism’ at the back of this handbook or on BTI Online for details on the seriousness of plagiarism and the consequences for breaching it.

Policies

There is a BTI policy for many aspects of staff and student life. Some of the key student policies can be found at the back of this handbook and the others can be found on BTI Online.

Programme Regulations

Every programme has a set of regulations that clarify entry, content and completion of the qualifications. The complete Programme Regulations can be accessed on BTI Online.

Textbooks

These required texts need to be purchased BEFORE the start of the semester in which they will be needed. The link for Books a Plenty in Tauranga can be found on BTI Online to purchase these texts. Check which courses are being taken in the coming semester and purchase the texts for these. You would have either received a letter with your enrolment information regarding the set texts required for your courses, or your course Educator will give you adequate notice of texts that are required prior to the start of your course.

COUNSELLING STUDENTS Personal Counselling

During each year the programme expectation is that each student will receive approximately 5 hours of personal counselling. Bachelor and Diploma of Counselling students will accumulate a minimum of 15 hours counselling over their programme; Diploma of Family Studies and Graduate Diploma of Family Studies students will have had a minimum of 5 hours by the end of their programme. Counselling sessions cost approximately $50- $100 per visit so you will need to consider this in your budgeting. The form to record your personal counselling hours is on BTI Online and this needs to be sent to the Counselling & Social Work Administrator, Janice Marsters for logging.

Supervision

During practicum, all students need to receive regular external supervision - at least once each month. Diploma of Counselling students will do 100 hours counselling during practicum, Bachelor of Counselling Students 200 hours and Graduate Diploma of Family Support 50 hours. Supervision costs anywhere from $60-$100 per session.

Investing in a digital video recorder

We strongly recommend that students invest in a digital recording device to record as many counselling sessions as possible for use in personal reflection, supervision and the various assessments. Every assessment needs a new session recorded.

INTENSIVES Counselling, Social Work, Secondary, B.Ed upgrade and Dip Tchg (ECE) Flexi Intensives

All flexi students need to come to the BTI campus for at least two intensive visits each year. This means that if you don’t live locally you will need to allow for travel, accommodation and meals. Don’t forget! As we say in our Programme Information - flexi timetables change semester by semester, so wait until you have the flexi timetable and THEN book your travel! Please remember that you need to check that the papers you are enrolled in work on the timetable. Attendance at intensives is compulsory. You cannot go on with any paper that presents a clash because you will miss the intensive. It’s your responsibility to check this!

Food & Beverage during intensives

All students will need to bring their own lunch and snacks when they come onsite for intensives, or purchase food from the snack/ drink machines on campus or visit local cafes. Food and Drink is not permitted in classrooms.

Around Campus Tunga Huri Haere Reception Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.15am - 4.30pm At the BTI Reception you will find help with things like: ▪▪ Printer/photocopier credits ▪▪ Buying binding and laminating supplies ▪▪ Paying accounts ▪▪ Proximity (after hours access) cards. You will be required to pay a bond of $20. ▪▪ Purchase student ID card for $15 EFTPOS, VISA and Mastercard facilities are available for purchases over $5.00, but we cannot give you cash back.

Phone

(07) 579 1702 or 0508 Bethlehem

reception@bti.ac.nz

Website

www.bti.ac.nz

Physical Address

24 Elder Lane, Bethlehem, TAURANGA, 3110

Postal Address

Private Bag 12015, TAURANGA, 3143

Other Facilities The Hub - Te Pū Pūangi

The Hub is located on campus and is a place where all students can connect between lectures and during lunchtimes. The Hub has a kitchen and lounge area where you can prepare and eat your lunch. BISA provides tea, coffee, sugar and milk for students. You can contact the BISA team by email: bisa247@gmail.com

Lost Property Box

If you have lost something, please check whether it has been found and handed in at Reception. Please note, at the end of each year, any lost property not collected will be given to charity - so make sure you come and collect it!

Phone

There is a landline phone upstairs at The Hub if you need to make a phone call (local calls only). Dial ‘1’ first to get an outside line.

Security on Campus

Security for the entire Bethlehem Campus (BTI and Bethlehem College) is handled by Don Ackland (phone 579 1896) during office hours and after office hours by Johnny Wilson phone 579 1880 or 021 470 190.

Drinks and Snacks Vending Machine

There is a snack machines available for you to purchase healthy and not-so-healthy snacks and drinks. The machine located in the the Hub. Please ensure that you have change with you as it is not available at reception. The types of drinks and snacks that are available are: ▪▪ Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, L&P, Lift Lemon, Sprite ▪▪ Natural Confectionary ▪▪ Energy drinks ▪▪ Nut mixes ▪▪ Orange juice (fresh) ▪▪ Chocolate ▪▪ Bottled Water ▪▪ Tins of tuna & crackers ▪▪ Several varieties of Bluebird Chips NB - This is a no smoking & no alcohol campus. Food & beverage consumption is not permitted in any of the classrooms.

Study Resources - Rauemi Ako FOR COURSE WORK AND ASSIGNMENTS Binding

The binder is located in the Computer Lab. You can purchase supplies for binding at Reception. Binding costs Binding coils (6mm/8mm) 50c per coil Clear covers 50c each Black cardboard 50c per sheet

Equipment

You are able to borrow video cameras and a digital camera for off site use for BTI related work. You can also book a DVD player and TV for use within the library. Please book these via the library.

Laminating

The laminator is located in the Computer Lab. Laminating sheets can be purchased from Reception. Laminating costs A4 Laminating sheets 80c per page A3 Laminating sheets $1 per page

Copy Safe Pockets

Copy safe pockets

10c per pocket

Photocopying & Printing

Printing & photocopy credits can be purchased at Reception (minimum $5 at a time) and these can sometimes take up to 24 hours to be added to your account - so please plan ahead. Costs A4 Black and white 10c per page A4 Colour 50c per page NB - You will need a Student ID card if you wish to use the photocopier. ID cards can be ordered from reception, and cost $15.

Proximity cards (for after hours access)

Proximity cards for after hours access are available from Reception for access into the Computer Labs outside of working hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm). These cards are optional and cost $20.00 which is refundable at the end of the year when you hand the card back. These are available for purchase at Reception and take 24 hours to process.

Scanner

A scanner for student use is located in the Computer Lab.

Room Bookings

Any student wanting to book a classroom for course work related activities or meetings must book this with Reception.

Computer Lab The Computer Lab opening hours are: 7.00am - 10.00pm including public holidays and weekends. There are two computer labs which you can use for study related purposes, one for ‘quiet’ work and the other for ‘silent’ work. Please select your working room with this in mind. Personal email is governed by the BTI Student Policies - ‘SG.26 Usage of BTI Computing Resources’ and policy ‘P.11 IT Services Acceptable Use’. You are responsible for making yourself familiar with this policy and keeping within its parameters. You can view the policy towards the back of this handbook and on BTI Online. Please be considerate of other students’ needs during busy periods and limit your usage to essential study related tasks only. Computers cannot be reserved or booked and are available on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis. Please do not re-arrange computers, tables or any other equipment. Please do not take food & drink into the computer labs If you have problems with logging on or problems with computer equipment you can contact the Bethlehem Campus Helpdesk on extn 7777 during office hours.

Hints for reading the Bible Christians feed on scripture. Holy Scripture nurtures the holy community as food nurtures the human body. Christians don't simply learn or study or use Scripture; we assimilate it, take it into our lives in such a way that it gets metabolized into acts of love, cups of cold water, missions into all the world, healing and evangelism and justices in Jesus' name, hands raised in adoration of the Father, feet washed in company with the Son. Eugene Peterson, (2006) Eat this Book. Here are a few suggestions for those of you who would like to study the scriptures on your own.

Step one 1. 2. 3.

Prayer. We have permission to ask God to give us wisdom and understanding as we read Read through the book or passage without stopping When you finish reading ask yourself the following questions. ▪▪ At this point what does the message seem to be? ▪▪ List any difficulties you have with the passage. Are there any statements you do not understand? Is there any problem or question you would like to study further?

Step two

When studying a book of the Bible or a passage it is very important to ask yourself why it was written, who wrote it, and to whom it was written. It may be helpful to refer to supplementary resources. ▪▪ Who is the author? What do we learn about him? ▪▪ What is the author’s purpose in writing ▪▪ Who are the recipients? Where are they? What are their circumstances? ▪▪ Where is the setting? ▪▪ When was this written/ what was life like for the recipients? What is happening? What had they experienced? There are thousands of web based resources to help study the Bible on your own but you may find it helpful to begin with one of these: http://studylight.org/ or http://www.crosswalk.com/

Step three

Ask yourself what you learn about God (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) from this passage.

Step four

How has God spoken to you personally as you read through the passage or book? ▪▪ What eternal principles do you see in this passage? ▪▪ What is the most interesting thing you discovered today? ▪▪ What did you learn today you did not know before? ▪▪ How do these teachings apply to you personally? ▪▪ Why does God want this passage in the Bible? ▪▪ What specifically are you going to do about them? Always, the purpose of such understanding is not that we will become proficient in our Bible knowledge. Rather, it is that we will be enabled to live out of this "life that is life indeed" into ongoing discipleship to Jesus in such a way that our hearts and minds are progressively transformed into the very nature of the heart and mind of God (1 Tim. 6:19). Foster, R. (2010) Life with God

Student Support Tautoko Tauira Pastoral Care Team Members of the pastoral care team are available to talk and pray with students and staff who want to share concerns or worries. Teacher Education All Programmes Counselling & Social Work Counselling (Year One)

Email Raymond Stripling r.stripling@bti.ac.nz Ruth Smith

r.smith@bti.ac.nz

07 579 1729

Counselling (Year Two & Three Flexi) Counselling (Year Two & Three Onsite) Social Work (Year One) Social Work (Year Two) Social Work (Year Three)

Donna Peary Katharina Boehm Clement Chihota Sarah Deighton Helen Troughton

d.peary@bti.ac.nz k.boehm@bti.ac.nz

07 579 1708 07 579 1718

Raymond Stripling

Ruth Smith

Donna Peary

DDI 07 579 1728

s.deighton@bti.ac.nz 07 579 1735 h.troughton@bti.ac.nz 07 579 1720

Katharina Boehm

TBC

Availability Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Mon - Fri 9am - 4.30pm

Mon - Wed 8am - 3pm

Sarah Deighton

Helen Troughton

International students

The International Coordinator is Ruth Smith and international students who would like support on any aspect of their study or time in New Zealand are welcome to speak to Ruth.

Students with disabilities

If you have an area of disability (whether short or long term), please touch base with Penny Merton to talk through any support we may be able to offer while you are here. We can offer a reader/writer service for onsite exams or tests, for example. There are also scholarships for which you may be eligible to apply. James Arkwright (Counsellor Education Team) is also available for support and help.

Financial difficulties

If you find yourself in unexpected financial difficulties, feel free to talk to any staff member you feel comfortable speaking to or a member of the BISA executive team about this. BTI has a Financial Hardship Fund, and it may be appropriate for you to apply for some help from there, either as a gift or loan. However, these do not cover stated study expenses such as getting to Practicum, personal counselling, fees or levies! The Hardship Committee consists of Raymond Stripling, Penny Merton and Cathryn Bell, who assess each case put forward to them.

Accommodation difficulties

If you are experiencing difficulties with your accommodation, please talk to to your year group coordinator and they will be able to point you in the right direction.

Learning Centre for Academic Support Penny Merton is the main Learning Centre advisor. Her details are:

Phone:

Within BTI phone extension 7726, or if calling from outside BTI, phone 579 1726.

Email:

p.merton@bti.ac.nz

Hours:

Penny works part time, so book in to see her at reception or by emailing her. Organise a 'one on one' session or a small goup session.

BTI Online Learning Centre

BTI Online’s Learning Centre includes a large number of resources to help you with your studies. Have a look at the BTI Online Learning Centre page and within this page go to the folder of Helpful Resources. Topics covered include: ▪▪ Academic writing ▪▪ ▪▪ ▪▪ ▪▪ ▪▪ ▪▪ ▪▪ ▪▪ ▪▪ ▪▪ ▪▪

Computer materials Exams Numeracy Parts of speech Punctuation Report writing Spelling Student accommodation Student support Time management Unbiased language

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Bibliographies and referencing

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Essays Note-taking Orientation information Proof reading your work Reading skills Seminars Spotting/correcting errors Study skills Tertiary life Tutorials and more!

Tikanga Maori - Maori culture We here at BTI acknowledge that we are still on our journey of discovery in terms of understanding and of having a heart of sincerity in applying cultural values and perspectives that can be inter-woven into our underlying Christian philosophy and vision. We accept and endorse that Ngati Kahu as tangata whenua have a spiritual and emotional relationship to the land on which the campus is sited. We are committed to developing our relationship with each other. Under our covering we are open and committed to the embracing of all cultural and ethnic representations on campus.

MÄ ori Staff on campus

Huikakahu & Wikitoria (Jan) Kawe Kaumatua

Vicki Roberts Educator

Scholarships

BTI is honoured to partner with Tauranga Moana and Ngati Kahu iwi, offering scholarships to potential students affiliated with those iwi. Scholarships cover tuition fees and levies for each year of study, subject to terms and conditions. Candidates may enrol in any one of the BTI programmes. Ngati Kahu - two scholarships, Ngati Ranginui - one scholarship, Ngati Pukenga - one scholarship, Ngai Te Rangi - one scholarship Intending scholarship applicants are required to supply a letter of recommendation from their iwi along with a complete programme application no less than six weeks before the programme intake.

2013 scholarship recipients: From left: Brady Kerewaro, Moana Candy, Tony Campbell.

Te Kohao - Cultural Room (room 4301)

Te Kohao - The Eye (of the needle)

Room 4301 is our Cultural Room - Te Kohao which means â&#x20AC;&#x153;the eye of the needleâ&#x20AC;?. The eye of the needle is a small door fixed in a gate of the city wall and opened after dark. To pass through, the camel must be unloaded. Hence the difficulty of the rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven - he must be unloaded first. Likewise, in order to get the very best from our time at BTI we all need to unload things we carry that will impede our reaching and realising our full potential.

Io Matua Kore - God the Parentless One

Io Matua Kore is the name of the mural that is displayed on the wall of Te Kohao. The theme is based on the central figure Io Matua Kore, Supreme Creator, Author of Life and eternal God who is the great I Am. From Him emanates all life. His arms extend from creation through to eternity. He weaves himself through the ages, his love mercy and grace available to all mankind. All can receive his unconditional love at the cross through His Son, Jesus Christ. The left side of the mural represents BTI. The dove and His infallible Word two significant symbols embedded within the BTI DNA. The right side represents the Tangata Whenua of Tauranga Moana - Ngati Ranginui, Ngai Te Rangi and Ngati Pukenga.

BTI Online - BTI Ipurangi BTI online is the student portal. For new students, your BTI Online username and password will be emailed to you prior to your study beginning

Logging On

Open your web browser in (Internet Explorer, Mozilla firefox or similar). In the address bar type www.btionline.ac.nz and press the Enter key. Once the BTI Online home page has loaded, make it a favourite by clicking Favourites then Add... so you can go back to it without having to type in the web address each time. Enter your username and password into the login box on the top right corner of the homepage, then click the login button. If you experience any problems please email the BTI online Help Desk between the hours of 8.30am - 4.30pm: helpbtionline@bti.ac.nz

Online Workload Management ▪▪

The online Orientation course, is compulsary. It will give you a chance to practice the activities you will need to be able to participate in during the online component of your BTI courses.

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Set aside a short time slot each day (e.g. 30 minutes) to do the online tasks for each course you are studying — a little and often is better than large blocks of time less frequently. This time is in addition to the time you will need to spend reading articles and doing assessment tasks.

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Manage the time you spend online— if you are a flexi student your online course should take no more (or less) of your time than a similar face-to-face one, timetable your online time into your diary and set that time aside just as if you were attending a lecture or tutorial.

▪▪

Ask for help if you don’t know how to do something or understand what is required—there is a BTI Online helpdesk email address on the home page of your BTI Online programme or for items relating specifically to your course contact your course lecturer.

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Edit your profile to include a picture of yourself (if there isn’t one there already) as this helps the other students and lecturers know who you are and gives a more personal touch to your contributions to the course.

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Don’t leave assessment tasks to the last minute—internet technology is not always reliable. So if you need to upload an assignment onto BTI Online or do a discussion forum posting by a certain due date and time, and you leave it till 10 minutes before the deadline expires, you may find the website is down or your Internet connection isn’t working which will cause panic…

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Always have a backup — if discussion postings are part of your assessment tasks, it pays to write them in a word processor first and then copy and paste them into the BTI Online discussion edit box. That way if the posting is lost (e.g. your internet connection disconnects during the editing process) you still have the original work and can copy and paste it again, rather than having to redo it completely! Make a backup digital copy of large assignments as well.

The Library - Pataka Pukapuka OPENING HOURS

CONTACT DETAILS

Normal hours Mon-Thurs Fridays Saturdays

8.00am – 5.30pm 8.00am – 4.30pm 9.00am – 12.30pm

Librarian Telephone Email

Study breaks Weekdays

9.00am – 4.00pm

Lesley Brighting 07 579 1737 library@bti.ac.nz

Closed mid-December to end of January, and all public holidays.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Trying to find relevant information for your study and assignments can be like trying to find your way through a maze of seemingly dead ends! We help by providing: ▪▪ resources that have been bought specifically to support BTI courses. These include books, print journals, and online resources that Google won’t find ▪▪ staff who can help you find your way through the maze ▪▪ small group workshops on topics you need help with ▪▪ a range of ‘how to’ guides - see the library web site for help on topics such as search strategies, using the library catalogue, using journal databases, renewing books etc ▪▪ a postal service for out-of-town flexi students ▪▪ a place to study

STRESS BUSTERS

You can help us, and reduce your own stress, by: ▪▪ not leaving things until the last minute – we are more likely to be able to help if you allow sufficient time ▪▪ being as specific as possible with requests, with as much accurate detail as possible ▪▪ returning or renewing your books on time ▪▪ letting us know if your contact details change

BTI LIBRARY ONLINE

You can access the library web site from BTI Online “Welcome” box or click on the link below: http://bethlehem.ac.nz.libguides.com Click on the various tabs to find links to the library catalogue, online journals, useful web sites for your subject, general reference sources, and “How to” guides on various topics. If you can’t find the answers you need there, don’t forget we’re here to help – just send an email or ring the library, and we’ll do our best to answer your questions.

Our usual method of communication to you is by email; therefore it is vital that if you change your email address you let the office know.

BORROWING ITEMS FROM THE LIBRARY

Most items can be borrowed, except reference material and journals, which are for use in the library only. Onsite students or local flexi students may borrow up to 15 items, and the loan period is 2 weeks. We will post items to flexi students who are not able to visit the library in person. You may have up to 7 items on loan at any one time, and items are issued for 3 weeks, which includes postage time. BTI pays outward postage and you pay return.

Renewing items

You may renew items by logging into Oliver as yourself. Details on how to log in are available on the library web page.

Reserving items

If an item you require is on loan to another user, you can reserve it by emailing the library or logging into Oliver as yourself.

Short-term loans

Some items that are in high demand may be placed on temporary short-term loan. These are likely to be copies of set texts, or on your Required Reading list. They cannot be reserved or renewed.

Overdue reminders

All items issued in your name are your responsibility; therefore it is not recommended that you lend them to other people. It is also your responsibility to know when items are due back, and to return or renew them by that date. However, we will jog your memory by sending a courtesy email reminder when they become overdue.

Fines

If your books are returned late, there will be a charge of 50 cents per day per book, to a maximum of $10 per book. Once a maximum of $15 is reached, no further books will be issued until the fines are paid. However, there is a 2-day grace period so if your books are returned or renewed within 2 days of the due date, no fines will be charged. Short-term loans are charged at the rate of $3 per item per day, with no grace period.

Lost books

If no response from you has been received after 3 overdue reminders, we will assume an item is lost, and you will be sent an account for the cost of replacement. If you find a lost item and return it within 6 months of payment, you will receive a refund of the amount paid minus $5 administration fee. If you ignore reminders about outstanding fines, or lost books, your access to online courses may be blocked, and you will not receive your end-of-semester grades.

A friendly reminder......

No food or drink in the Library please. Please turn mobile phones off while inside and keep noise to a minimum so that others are not disrupted. 39

BISA What is BISA?

BISA is the student association of BTI in which a team of eight dedicated student volunteers willingly work together for the better of the students. The team is here making themselves available and to give the students of BTI the best they can. All BTI students become members of BISA as soon as they enrol.

What does BISA provide? • • •

A series of events that bring all students together across all courses and years. Support of sporting activities Support to students from other cultures.

The BISA 2014 Team President - Steven Polglase

The 2014 Team: Steven Polglase - President Renee George - Social Representative Toni cooper - Treasurer TBC - Cultural Representative Larissa McCullough - Secretary Kirsty Hitchens - Student Support Representative Todd Debenham- Sports Representative

Social Media

Ao Papaho Papori We would love you to connect with us online and we have gone out of our way to make sure you are spoilt for choice in ways to do so! ‘Like’ us on Facebook, ‘Follow’ us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube and subscribe to the BTI Blog to gain access to engaging interviews, student stories and interesting articles. We are keen for this to be a two way conversation so go on and jump onto the Facebook and BTI Blog pages. You can leave comments, ask questions and make suggestions – let’s start a conversation!

Join us on Facebook

Watch us on YouTube

You can also check out our website www.bti.ac.nz for links to connect you with the BTI Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages and the BTI Blog. Subscribe to the BTI Blog

Forward Magazine Packed full of student and graduate stories, plus great articles and helpful advice about teaching and counselling – prepare to be inspired and informed! Contact us with stories or ideas for our 2014 magazine through the Student Feedback drop box on BTI Online - homepage. Alumnus Hayden Reid - Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) graces the cover of our third edition of Forward

Student Life - Ora Tauira Accommodation Whether you are an onsite student or a flexi student, you will need to spend time based in Tauranga so you will need somewhere to stay while you are here.

Onsite Students

If you are not a local, and you are planning to move to Tauranga - you’re going to need to find some accommodation as BTI does not offer any student accommodation. Some ideas you could try are: The BTI accommodation list From time to time we have people phone us to say they have private rental accommodation available so we do maintain a list. If you would like a copy of this list, please email reception@bti.ac.nz TradeMe There are usually a number of local flat shares and houses available for private renting through this website. See www.trademe.co.nz Christian Accommodation New Zealand This website advertises accommodation for those would like to rent from/flat with other Christians. See www.canz.co.nz The Hub - Te Pū Pūangi The Hub on campus is a great way to meet other students who may also be looking for accommodation or you may like to put a notice up.

Flexi Students

If you do not live locally and live too far to commute, you will need to find some temporary accommodation when you come to Tauranga for Intensives. BTI does not organise accommodation for students during intensives. Most students who come on site for intensives end up staying with friends while they are here, or meet other students during the course of their study and then stay with them. However, if neither of those options are suitable you could try local motels or have a look online for other short-term accommodation options.

Loans and Allowances For the most up to date information regarding student loans and allowances, please go to the Studylink website www.studylink.govt.nz

Please remember that you will need to re-apply to Studylink each year for your student loan!

Tauranga - the local area Tauranga - te hapori

Whether you’re a local, planning to move here, or just coming for intensives - the Tauranga area has a lot to offer! It’s a great sized little city, easy to get around and there is lots to do to keep you occupied in your free time. For more info about what the local area has to offer visit www.bayofplentynz.com

Shopping

The Bethlehem Town Centre on Bethlehem Road has all sorts of shops to meet your needs. Check out their website www.bethlehemtowncentre.co.nz

Student Discounts

The following local businesses will offer BTI students a 10% discount upon presentation of your student ID card: Bethlehem Health and Tea Shop - State Highway 2 Bethlehem Floral Studio - State Highway 2 Bethlehem Paper Plus - Bethlehem Town Centre Cafe Eden - Decor Garden Centre, Moffat Road CSB (Cornerstone Bethlehem) - Bethlehem Town Centre The Bald Englishman Hair & Beauty Salon - Moffat Road

Cinema

Bay City Cinemas in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui offer a student discount on ticket prices. For more info visit www.baycitycinemas.co.nz

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There are a couple of cafes within walking distance from BTI for when you feel like something more than your packed sandwich! Cafe Eden (Located at Decor Garden world), Coffee Club & Columbus Coffee (at Bethlehem Town Centre).

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Tauranga - the local area Tauranga - te hapori LOCAL SERVICES Buses

There is a ‘Hopper’ bus that operates around Tauranga and it comes right to the campus gates. The Bethlehem bus is Route 62 – the timetable is available at http://www.baybus.co.nz/routes/tauranga/tauranga-route-62.aspx Timetables for all local bus routes are available from http://www.baybus.co.nz/Regions/Tauranga/Default.aspx

Doctors Surgery

Bethlehem Family Doctors are located across the road (14 Elder Lane). Their phone number is 579 1248. Friendly, Christian staff.

Student Policies - Kaupapa Tauira

This handbook contains copies of some of the key student policies that you need to be aware of. They include important information such as the use of IT equipment on campus and guidelines to help support you in your study. For a full list of student policies please see BTI Online.

Policy Number:

SA.02

Policy Name:

ATTENDANCE

Approved by:

Academic Board

Last Reviewed:

2013

Version Number:

2013 v.1

Review Period:

3 years

RATIONALE Students at the Bethlehem Tertiary Institute (BTI) are adult learners in a tertiary learning environment. As such, responsibility for their own learning, attendance at lectures and application of that learning, resides primarily with them. As programmes at the Institute lead to a professional qualification, overall learning experience will be affected by persistent absences and could impact on students and stakeholders alike. In addition, students contribute to the support and learning of their peers during lecture sessions and as such, their presence is both valued and an integral part of the learning environment. The monitoring of attendance needs to be a pastoral matter for all lecturers. However, in instances when lack of attendance becomes a problem, the procedure outlined below will be implemented. PURPOSE The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is concerned with current and valid enrolments of students in programmes specifically for funding purposes. The present policy outlines the way that BTI will manage this aspect of Institute life. POLICY 1. Attendance at all onsite lectures is expected. A minimum attendance requirement of 80% will appear on course outlines. 2. Students should be reminded that responsibility for learning and attendance is primarily in their own hands and that required attendance is an aspect of character integrity and professionalism. 3. Lecturers are responsible for formally recording student absences from each lecture. Medical certificates to cover absences should be handed in at Reception for filing. 4. An Institutional record will be maintained, with attendance records held on file for audit purposes. 5. This policy will also apply to flexi delivery students who will be expected to attend a minimum of 80% of all onsite block intensives and to participate in online discussion as detailed in their course outline. PROCEDURE FOR IMPLEMENTATION 1. Where possible, students are expected to inform lecturers before missing any class sessions. Such information will not alter the record of a student as absent from a class session. 2. Students approaching the 20% threshold for absenteeism will be reminded of this policy.

Policy Number:

SA.07

Version Number:

Policy Name:

GRADING SYSTEM FOR ACADEMIC COURSES

Approved by:

Academic Board

Last Reviewed:

2012

Review Period:

2012 v.2

3 years

RATIONALE Increased requests by students for cross-crediting and seamless education opportunities signal a need for comparable grading systems between tertiary education institutions regarding academic courses. PURPOSE This policy provides an academic grading system that is consistent with those in most tertiary institutions in New Zealand, and which approximates in style systems used internationally. POLICY A. 1.

ACADEMIC COURSES For Individual Assignments the grading system used will be: A+ [90 – 100%] A [80 – 89%] A[75 – 79%] B+ [70 – 74%] B [65 – 69%] B[60 – 64%] C+ [55 – 59%] C [50 – 54%] CP [49%] (for resubmission purposes only) D+ [45 – 48%] D [40 – 44%] E [30 – 39%] F [29% and under] (It should be noted that any grade of D+ or below is a failing grade)

For final course grades and transcripts (interim and final) the grading system used will be: A+ [90 – 100%] A [80 – 89%] A[75 – 79%] B+ [70 – 74%] B [65 – 69%] B[60 – 64%] C+ [55 – 59%] C [50 – 54%] CP [49%] (for resubmission purposes only) D+ [45 – 48%] D [40 – 44%] E [30 – 39%] F [29% and under or DNC] Aeg Aegrotat Pass WD Withdrew (without academic penalty) EXP-RPL Exemption via RPL (It should be noted that any grade of D+ or below is a failing grade)

In the collation of final course grades, the following principles shall apply: • •

The mid-point of a grade will be used for calculation where the assessment was not marked numerically. The final grade shall be determined by the interval within which the total percentage for the course lies (eg. 71% = B+).

PRACTICUM COURSES

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In Teacher Education programmes the following competency scale may be used to assess each individual practicum experience:

•

marked numerically. The final grade shall be determined by the interval within which the total percentage for the course lies (eg. 71% = B+).

PRACTICUM COURSES

•

In Teacher Education programmes the following competency scale may be used to assess each individual practicum experience: • Excellent • Very Good • Good • Satisfactory • Fail In the Teacher Education Programmes, on completion of the programme an overall competency scale will be used for each of the professional aspects, Overall Teaching Performance and Overall Record Keeping: • Highly Competent • Very Competent • Competent

In Counselling and Social Work programmes the following competency scale may be used to assess each individual practicum experience: • Excellent • Very Good • Good • Satisfactory • Not Satisfactory

AWARDS / QUALIFICATIONS 6.

BTI will award qualifications as having been completed at 2 different levels. A student may: • •

PASS, or Pass with DISTINCTION

For three year Degree and Diploma qualifications the grades for Level 7 papers will be used for this calculation. Students are required to gain an A or A+ grade for at least half of the paper credits. In addition in the case of Teacher Education this calculation includes an overall practicum grade of Very Competent or above for both record keeping and teaching performance. In the case of Counselling and Social Work this calculation includes a practicum grade of Very Good or above for the final practicum. For Diploma of Counselling students the calculation involves the median at an A or A+ grade for more than half of their level 6 academic papers in Year Two and Year Three and a practicum grade of Very Good or Excellent for their final practicum. For all one year qualifications the calculation involves the median of an A or A+ grade for ʻmore than halfʼ of their academic papers, plus an overall practicum grade of Very Competent for Teacher Education, or Very Good or above for Counselling and Social Work. All recommended distinctions must be ratified by the Academic Board, which reserves the right to withhold such awards in exceptional circumstances.

Policy Number:

SA.12

Version Number:

Policy Name:

LATE ASSIGNMENTS

Approved by:

Academic Board

Last Reviewed:

April 2010

Review Period:

2010.04 v.1

3 years

RATIONALE An important quality of professional practice is personal integrity and the ability to develop good personal management skills. The handing in of assignments on time is viewed as one aspect of these character traits. It is also recognised that situations arise where it is difficult to meet the deadlines set for assignments but it is considered to be the responsibility of the student firstly to manage their time and plan their workload, and secondly to respond appropriately and with integrity to unexpected situations that occur. Accepting late assignments without legitimate extensions and marking them alongside assignments completed in the allocated time would encourage inequity and tardiness in the meeting of deadlines. A policy is necessary to standardise the response of lecturers throughout the Institute. It is noted that on occasions a small number of students abuse the extension system by asking for an extension in situations that arise as a result of poor planning. PURPOSE This policy is to cover the situation where a student perceives that he/she will not be able to submit an assignment on the due date. This policy is designed to explain the use of vouchers for the granting of assignment extensions so as to facilitate the responsible planning of workload by students, being mindful of the need in professional circles to meet deadlines. It is also designed to provide a means of identifying students who might benefit from pastoral care involvement or further assistance in time management skills. POLICY 1. To pass any course, all assignments, tests, projects and exams must be completed (as per the GAR). 2. The emphasis on the outworking of this policy is on students taking responsibility for their own work and planning. 3. If a student cannot complete work by the assignment deadline they are to negotiate an extension with the lecturer concerned before the due date and on the official voucher provided. An extension may be possible in such situation as, but not limited to, illness, family illness or bereavement, accident or other such personal misfortune. Final approval of an extension and the length of the extension is at the discretion of the lecturer. 4. Each student will be issued with only one voucher per semester, to be used in exceptional circumstances as described above, and at the discretion of the lecturer.

5. The lecturer will sign and pass the voucher on to the appropriate Cohort Mentor/Year Group Coordinator who will collect and retain all vouchers. It will be the responsibility of the Cohort Mentor/Year Group Coordinator to monitor the use of the vouchers and to follow up any concerns that arise from the process.

6. It may be that a significant situation or crisis arises after a student has used their voucher. In this situation the student should communicate with the relevant Cohort Mentor/Year Group Coordinator who will approach the appropriate lecturer(s). The Cohort Mentor/Year Group Coordinator will then have the discretion to allow or disallow further extension time.

7. Any assignment submitted up to one week after the due date without an approved extension will lose ten percent (e.g. an A grade drops to a B+). In such an instance the lecturer will request a meeting with the student to reinforce the importance of meeting deadlines as part of professional practice and the Cohort Mentor/Year Group Coordinator will be informed.

Cohort Mentor/Year Group Coordinator who will approach the appropriate lecturer(s). The Cohort Mentor/Year Group Coordinator will then have the discretion to allow or disallow further extension time. 7. Any assignment submitted up to one week after the due date without an approved extension will lose ten percent (e.g. an A grade drops to a B+). In such an instance the lecturer will request a meeting with the student to reinforce the importance of meeting deadlines as part of professional practice and the Cohort Mentor/Year Group Coordinator will be informed. 8. Any assignment submitted more than one week after the due date without an approved extension will receive a grade of F (29% or below). The lecturer and Cohort Mentor/Year Group Coordinator will meet with the student to discuss the serious issue of not meeting a deadline and not negotiating an extension. 9. Appeals against a grade and resubmission of assignments are outlined further in

the General Academic Regulations.

Policy Number:

SA.19

Policy Name:

PLAGIARISM

Approved by:

Academic Board

Last Reviewed:

2011

Version Number:

2011 v. 1

Review Period:

3 years

PURPOSE In academic and professional presentations, plagiarism is considered to be a serious ethical offence. It offends such Christian principles as honesty, integrity and respect for others. Plagiarism occurs when another person’s published or unpublished work is used as if it were one’s own. It involves (without clear acknowledgment) direct copying, quoting, paraphrasing of material or downloading from the internet, another person’s ideas. Plagiarism includes copying from another student’s assignments. The Institute is committed to upholding standards within the academic community, as well as to encourage the academic growth of students in a tertiary culture. Consequently it will endeavour to support and instruct students in the appropriate process of academic writing, particularly with reference to the conventions of referencing. This is the responsibility of all academic lecturers as well as a focus within the Learning Centre and Tertiary Study Skills programme. This policy concerns prevention of plagiarism and response in the event of plagiarism occurring POLICY 1. The Learning Centre will provide students with access to published material as well as face-toface tutorials on correct academic conventions. Students will be made aware of the nature and seriousness of plagiarism. 2. Students will be required to sign an assignment cover sheet certifying that the submitted work is their own and has not been plagiarised. 3. If it becomes apparent that a student has unintentionally plagiarised a small part of a text, for example, has not correctly referenced an author’s idea, the lecturer may use this example for teaching purposes and, writing on the assignment, will draw the student’s attention to the need to reference more carefully. 4. In cases where there is evidence or indications of more serious plagiarism, the lecturer will consult with the Dean or their delegate, who will call the student to a meeting with the Dean and lecturer. Depending on the seriousness of the plagiarism, the outcome of such a meeting may be: a) The student is required to rework the assessment task to demonstrate acknowledgment of source material. The resubmitted work must be at a passing grade and the student may receive no higher than a CP grade for that assessment task. b) The assessment task may be failed without the opportunity to resubmit. c) A Review of Studentship may be initiated (refer General Academic Regulations).

Policy Number:

SA.30

Version Number:

Policy Name:

ATTENDANCE DURING PRACTICUM (TEACHER EDUCATION)

Approved by:

Academic Board

Last Reviewed:

2012

Review Period:

2012 v.1

3 years

Rationale Teacher Education students at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute are required, as part of their programme of study, to participate in practicum experiences. As programmes at the Institute lead to recognised professional qualifications the impact of persistent absences will in all likelihood affect professional competence. Students are reminded that the responsibility for learning and attendance is primarily in their own hands and that attendance is an aspect of character, integrity and professionalism. Purpose This policy outlines the way Bethlehem Tertiary Institute will manage this aspect of Institute life. Policy 1. Attendance on all days of practicum placement is expected. 2.

Students are responsible for notifying their Mentor/Associate Teacher and the BTI office if they are going to be absent for any reason.

Students may be granted leave of absence for up to three (3) days during any one practicum placement for verifiably legitimate reasons (e.g holds a medical certificate or experiences extraordinary reasons such as a family bereavement). In these instances, students will not be required to make good their loss of time in the school/centre.

The impact of absences longer than three (3) days during any one practicum placement or persistent absences during consecutive practica will be assessed on an individual basis by the Practicum Co-ordinator and/or Programme Co-ordinator and Visiting Tutor, in conjunction with the Associate Teacher. The outcome of this assessment may result in either: a. The duration of the absence being redeemed at a time deemed most convenient to the placement school/centre, the associate, the student and the visiting lecturer. b. The student being asked to withdraw from the practicum and enrol at a later date.

All absences received by the BTI office need to be forwarded to the Practicum Coordinator for collation. Associate Teachers are responsible for formally recording student absences on practicum report forms. In the case of the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) the schools Practicum Co-ordinator is responsible for recording absences.

Policy Number:

SG.01

Version Number:

Policy Name:

ACCESS TO BTIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FACILITIES FOR TERTIARY STUDENTS

Approved by:

Strategic Leadership Team

Last Reviewed:

2013

Review Period:

2013 v.1

3 years

Purpose This policy specifies procedures by which tertiary students may access computing facilities after hours at BTI through use of a proximity card. Policy 1. This policy and its associated responsibilities shall be available to tertiary students at the time of enrolment via BTI Online

Proximity cards can be obtained from reception; a deposit is required.

If a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s card is lost, that student must notify BTI reception staff immediately in order to cancel the card.

The card will give tertiary students access to parts of the BTI Tertiary facility such as the Computer Lab .

The proximity card is to remain the property of the registered BTI student and may not be used by any other person.

When a BTI student withdraws or defers from a programme, the proximity card must be returned to BTI reception within seven (7) days of the withdrawal or deferral. Failure to do so will result in the loss of deposit.

The proximity card may be withdrawn from any student on evidence of inappropriate use.

The card may be used outside of normal BTI hours on weekdays and weekends between 7.00am and 10.00pm, after which time the campus facilities are fully alarmed for security purposes.

Visitors are not encouraged on the BTI Campus after hours and may not use BTI computers.

10.

Tertiary students should contact Johnny Wilson, the campus onsite security person, on internal extension 7880 if a security concern arises.

11.

Students must ensure that: a. The campus gate is left as it is found b. On exiting, windows and exterior doors are securely closed and all lights switched off

Policy Number:

SG.08

Version Number:

Policy Name:

STUDENT CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS

Approved by:

Strategic Leadership Team (SLT)

Last Reviewed:

2012

Review Period:

2012 v.1

3 years

Purpose This policy establishes procedures for the resolution of concerns or complaints between individuals or groups of students, with staff or the Institute administration, in order that resolution by agreement may occur. If the latter is not possible, it ensures that procedures are in place to assist the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) to make a final decision on resolution of the concern or complaint. Principles Bethlehem Tertiary Institute will apply the following principles:  Biblical Principles: Wherever possible complaints should be resolved at the level at which they occurred. Escalation of a complaint should only occur when either a complaint remains unresolved, or is of a serious nature.  Impartiality: All complaints must be dealt with in a manner that is equitable and fair to all parties.  Promptness: Any action to be taken with regard to a student complaint must be taken as soon as practicable after the event.  Investigation: Where an investigation is necessary it will be carried out by a senior member of staff from a different cluster/faculty or service group from the one in which the complaint is located.  Communication: All parties to the complaint must be kept informed of the progress and outcome.  Non punitive: The aim of any outcome to the complaint is to prevent re-occurrence, and to provide a fair resolution, not to take punitive measures.  Protection of Parties: The process must ensure the protection of the rights of all parties involved both during and after the process. Policy 1. All concerns and complaints shall be dealt with in a manner that is respectful and likely to gain early resolution. 2. In accordance with the principles of Matthew 18, students must make every attempt to resolve concerns at the earliest opportunity with those most directly involved within the programme or service group in which it originated, unless it is deemed by the complainant or support person to be of a particularly serious nature. In such cases the complainant can write to the SLT outlining the issue and requesting an appointment. 3. All concerns or complaints must be raised within 30 days of the event causing the concern or complaint, or from the time that the event came to the notice of the complainant. 4. In any meetings or discussions, complainants have the right to a support person. 5. In the event of a complainant feeling that initial efforts to resolve a disagreement are unsuccessful, the complainant may make written approach to either the relevant cluster dean, or to the SLT. 6. A complaint forwarded in writing to the cluster dean or the SLT will be fully investigated before a decision is made and resolution sought. The decision of the SLT will be communicated in writing. 7. Where a complaint relates to Harassment, the relevant policy should be applied. 8. In the case of ‘distance’ students, then either telephone or Skype contact could replace face-to-face meetings. 9. Where a complainant is not satisfied with the decision of the SLT, they may appeal in writing to the Chairperson, BTI Board of Directors. 10. In the case of an International student having been through the above process, and dissatisfied with the outcome, they may access the International Education Appeal Authority: International Education Appeal Authority Tribunals Unit

Telephone: +64 (4) 462 6660 Fax: +64 (4) 462 6686

face-to-face meetings. 9. Where a complainant is not satisfied with the decision of the SLT, they may appeal in writing to the Chairperson, BTI Board of Directors. 10. In the case of an International student having been through the above process, and dissatisfied with the outcome, they may access the International Education Appeal Authority: International Education Appeal Authority Tribunals Unit

Telephone: +64 (4) 462 6660 Fax: +64 (4) 462 6686

Postal address: Level 1, 86 Customhouse Quay, Wellington 6011

Email:

Street address: Private Bag 32-001 Panama Street Wellington 6146

Website: www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/internationaleducation-appeal-authority

ieaa@justice.govt.nz

11. In the event that students are not satisfied that the Institute’s internal procedure has been followed correctly, students can approach NZQA with their concerns. NZQA Call Centre Open Monday - Friday, 8.00 am - 5.00 pm Postal address:

PO Box 160 Wellington 6140

Street address:

Level 13 125 The Terrace Wellington 6011

Freephone in NZ: Telephone: Fax:

0800 697 296 +64 (4) 463 3000 +64 (4) 463 3112

12. Students may lodge a complaint using the ‘Complaints Kit for Formal Complaints about Providers’ if the provider’s internal procedures do not result in a satisfactory resolution of concerns: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/About-us/complaints.pdf. Flowchart

Policy Number:

SG.10

Policy Name:

STUDENT HARDSHIP

Approved by:

Academic Board

Last Reviewed:

2011

Version Number:

2011 v.1

Review period:

3 years

Rationale As part of the expression of our Christian faith and our consequential commitment to being a supportive community, Bethlehem Tertiary Institute seeks to act in a caring and responsible manner with students who find themselves in financial distress. Every year, Bethlehem Tertiary Institute students contribute to a hardship fund through the Hardship Levy. The purpose of this levy is to provide for a fund to help those in genuine need. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to outline the guidelines and processes by which a BTI student may be granted financial assistance from the Student Hardship Fund. Policy 1. ‘Hardship’ refers to students who, for unexpected and unbudgeted reasons, have no financial means of meeting needs such as, but not confined to, food, vehicle repairs, accommodation, medical bills, or emergency travel. 2. Students are eligible to apply for help from the Student Hardship Fund during the time they are enrolled at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute. 3. A Student Hardship Application Form is available from the Pastoral Care Coordinator, other members of the Student Support Committee or the President of BISA. The application section of the form is to be completed by the applicant detailing the date of application, student details, nature of the specific hardship in question, and request for action. The staff member involved will note recommendations for action. 4. It is expected that an explanatory letter would also be attached providing detailed reasons for the request, and other sources of help explored. 5. Completed forms are to be submitted (in person where possible) to the Pastoral Care Coordinator, Student Support Committee Chair or another of the delegated staff members. 6. The Student Hardship Fund Management Committee considers each application and completes the administration section of the form detailing decisions, and action taken. 7. Members of this committee are the BTI Dean (ex officio), Pastoral Care Coordinator, Student Support Chair and the Cluster Coordinators, three of whom should normally be involved for a decision on payment to be made. 8. An upper limit of NZ$500 is recommended for any individual grant. 9. Since timing is often a factor in hardship for students, the Student Hardship Fund Management Committee will meet as soon as possible after an application is received. 10. Students will be encouraged to seek help first from other possible sources of help. These might include family members, friends, the Salvation Army, local church, Food banks, WINZ emergency funds etc. 11. Students may apply more than once for assistance from this fund. However, with each application, the Pastoral Care coordinator or a Committee Member will work with the student around any related issues of budgeting, time management etc. and conditions may apply to any assistance awarded Counselling, whether personal or financial, may be suggested. 12. Depending on personal circumstances, assistance may be given as a ‘loan’ rather than a gift, and repayment would be expected as soon as the student is able, in order to assist others in need in the future. Arrangements for repayment of the loan would be made with the Finance Officer. 13. The Pastoral Care Coordinator may arrange to follow up any students receiving funding from the Student Hardship Fund to see if there are underlying issues such as poor budgeting that can be addressed after the crisis has been dealt with.

apply to any assistance awarded Counselling, whether personal or financial, may be suggested. 12. Depending on personal circumstances, assistance may be given as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;loanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rather than a gift, and repayment would be expected as soon as the student is able, in order to assist others in need in the future. Arrangements for repayment of the loan would be made with the Finance Officer. 13. The Pastoral Care Coordinator may arrange to follow up any students receiving funding from the Student Hardship Fund to see if there are underlying issues such as poor budgeting that can be addressed after the crisis has been dealt with. Process 1. Applicant contacts a member of the Financial Hardship Management Committee to explain their situation, discuss and, if appropriate, receive a Financial Hardship Application form. They also write a letter giving any additional information in support of their application, including other sources of help approached 2. Applicant submits application to a Committee member. 3. The committee meets to consider application. 4. Applicant is informed in writing by a delegated committee member of outcome of application. 5. If applicable, monies are made available by Finance Officer. 6. Copies of correspondence to be held in student hardship committee file.

Policy Number:

SG.13

Version Number:

Policy Name:

LIBRARY LENDING POLICY

Approved by:

Strategic Leadership Team (SLT)

Last Reviewed:

2010

Review Period:

2010 v.1

3 years

Purpose The primary purpose of the Bethlehem Tertiary Institute library is to support the learning and research needs of current students and staff. The purpose of this policy is to prioritise lending criteria to promote fair access to library resources for all users. Policy 1.

Library resources may be borrowed only by: a. current BTI students and staff b. current Bethlehem College staff, and senior students where there is a particular need c. BTI Alumni d. Members of Christian professional organisations where agreements with BTI have been arranged (Applications from other individuals will be considered on a case-by-case basis)

The general public will be welcome to visit and use resources in the library, but may not borrow resources.

Priority in requests for resources and staff time will be given to users in category 1.a.

Journals and reference materials are generally not available for loan, except as overnight loans to BTI staff.

A reservations system operates for items other than short-term loans.

A regime of fines leading to exclusion from borrowing will operate (refer to table below).

At the end of each year the Finance Officer will be notified of outstanding amounts, which will be treated as outstanding debts. All debts must be repaid prior to a student始s graduation.

Lost or damaged books will be charged at replacement cost.

SCHEDULE OF FINES Overdue Fine limit* Lost or damaged Lost but returned within 6 months

Short-term Loan $3.00 per day $15.00 Replacement cost Replacement cost minus $5.00

Normal Loan $0.50 per day $15.00 Replacement cost Replacement cost minus $5.00

* No more books issued

Policy Number:

SG.16

Version Number:

Policy Name:

PAYMENT OF STUDENT FEES

Approved by:

Strategic Leadership Team

Last Reviewed:

2012

Review Period:

2012 v.1

3 years

Purpose This policy sets out information regarding the costs students pay for programmes of study at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute (BTI) and the payment of those costs. Policy Fees 1. Costs of programmes of study at BTI are made up of Tuition Fees and Institutional Levies and approved by the Board of Directors annually. 2. Details of the fees and levies for an academic year are published on the BTI website. Enrolment 1. Once a student has accepted an offer of a place in a programme, the enrolment process begins. 2. Enrolling by semester is not available. 3. The enrolment process commences several months before the start of the academic year when enrolment forms are sent to students. a. These forms will include Enrolment, Financial Information and Public Trust application forms (see below) b. These must be completed and returned to BTI by the requested date, generally at least 2 weeks prior to the official start date of the programme. c. Students are requested to indicate how they will pay their fees. d. 4 Enrolment is considered “complete” when the fully signed and completed enrolment forms have been received by BTI. When enrolment is “complete”, tuition fees and levies are considered to be fully incurred and are due to be paid 4. Should a student wish to withdraw from courses, or their programme, reference should be made to the Refund of Student Fees policy.

Payment 1. To ensure that registration can be completed and, where applicable, course materials sent/released to students, full payment of the tuition fees and levies should be received no later than two weeks before the start date for the studentʼs programme of study (refer to the BTI website or BTI Online for the schedule of dates.) 2. Students who intend to pay their fees by Student Loan should initiate their loan application with StudyLink well in advance of the start of the academic year to ensure that BTI receives timely payment from StudyLink. (Loan applications are made for a maximum of one academic year. So, students studying for more than one year will need to apply for a loan for each yearʼs fees before the start of each year). 3. Payment arrangements are considered only where extenuating circumstances exist. Written requests should be made to the BTI Finance Committee who may approve such a request.

Payment Options 1. Fees may be paid in a number of ways: a. Student Loan b. Online payment, to BTIʼs bank account c. Cheque d. Eftpos

Written requests should be made to the BTI Finance Committee who may approve such a request. Payment Options 1. Fees may be paid in a number of ways: a. Student Loan b. Online payment, to BTIʼs bank account c. Cheque d. Eftpos e. Credit Card – Visa or Mastercard only Unpaid Fees 1. If fees are not received by BTI by the due date, action taken may include the following: withdrawal of access to BTIʼs facilities, library and BTI online. Study materials may be withheld and students may be excluded from classes until fees are received. 2. Any outstanding monies owed to BTI from the previous year of study may result in a refusal of registration until such debts are cleared. Fee Protection 1. Private Training Establishments, such as BTI, are required by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) to have in place acceptable arrangements for the protection of student fees in the event that the programme or the education provider (e.g. BTI) ceases to operate. 2. In compliance with these requirements, BTI has entered into an arrangement with Public Trust. In summary, fees are paid into Public Trust, are held in trust accounts in the name of each student and released to BTI periodically through the length of the academic year for which each student is enrolled. 3. In order to set up these accounts, Public Trust requires application forms to be completed for each student and signed by both the student and a BTI representative (usually the BTI Finance Officer). 4. Student Fees (Tuition and Levies) are paid into Public Trust, either directly by StudyLink or by BTI promptly upon receipt of payments from students.

Policy Number:

SG.18

Version Number:

Policy Name:

DRESS CODE DURING PRACTICUM

Approved by:

Academic Board

Last Reviewed:

2011

Review Period:

2011 v.3

3 years

Purpose Neat and clean attire, along with good grooming, are important considerations in the professional preparation of tertiary students. These are especially important during practicum experience, given the modelling effect regarding dress standards. This policy provides guidelines on dress for female and male tertiary students as members of a Christian professional community. The guidelines reflect concern for professionalism at all times, with due regard to flexibility in accord with professional contexts in which tertiary students find themselves. Guidelines 1. Female students should, with due regard to modesty, wear an appropriate dress, skirt or trousers and tops, with appropriate footwear. Jeans should not be worn. 2. Male students should wear dress trousers and a business shirt, and dress shoes. 3. Neither female nor male students are to wear tracksuit attire during practicums (except for physical activities). 4. Body piercing adorned with studs (except ears) is regarded as inappropriate in a practicum context. Students should remove such adornments for the duration of the practicum. 5. If unsure, students should be guided by the Senior Management of the professional context within which they find themselves as to what might be appropriate for that context.

Policy Number:

SG.23

Version Number:

Policy Name:

REFUND OF STUDENT FEES

Approved by:

SLT

Last Reviewed:

August 2012

Review Period:

2012

3 years

Purpose This policy is written to comply with the Education Act 1989 and specify the process by which a student receives a refund on fees and the extent of this refund. Policy 1. The tuition fees and levies associated with study at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute (BTI) are considered to be fully incurred upon completion of the registration procedures by the student at the start of the academic year. Fees and levies must be paid in full to cover an academic year of enrolment, unless otherwise negotiated. 2.

Any student, who has completed the registration process, and who wishes to withdraw from a programme or course within a programme shall apply to their Year Group Coordinator / Cohort Mentor by completing the relevant ʻWithdrawal from Studyʼ form. Such applications shall be presented to the Academic Board for ratification (see also General Academic Regulations 8.2). Flexi students may send an email to the same effect to their Year Group Coordinator / Cohort Mentor who will complete the form at BTI.

All eligible refunds are based on total institutional charges (tuition fees and levies), less an administrative fee pertaining to withdrawal procedures of 10% or $500.00, whichever is the lesser.

Refunds will not include RPL fees for which the service has already been provided.

Refunds will be paid back to the person or organisation who paid the fees to BTI e.g. fees paid by StudyLink will be refunded to StudyLink

Withdrawal before the start of the academic year a. If a student withdraws more than 2 weeks prior to the start date for the academic year of their programme, and fees have been paid, a full refund will be given with no administration fee charged. If fees have not been paid, none are payable b. If a student withdraws within 2 weeks before the start date for the academic year of their programme, and fees have been paid, a refund will be given, less an administration fee of 10% or $500.00, whichever is the lesser. If fees have not been paid, the administration fee is still payable to BTI.

after the start before of the academic year withdrawal date (generally within 8 days of a.Withdrawal If a student withdraws the published a. the If a start student before the published withdrawal date (generally within 8 daysless of datewithdraws of each semester), and fees have been paid, a refund will be given theadministration start date of each and fees have been paid,lesser. a refund will have be given less an fee ofsemester), 10% or $500.00, whichever is the If fees not been an administration fee offee 10% is the lesser. If fees have not been paid, the administration is or still$500.00, payable whichever to BTI. paid, the administration fee is still payable to BTI. b. IfIf aa student student withdraws withdraws after after the published withdrawal date for the b. the academic academic year year of of their their programme, and fees have been paid: programme, and fees have been paid, i. i.there willwill be no in respect of the fees forfees full year semester there be refund no refund in respect of the for or fullfirst year or first courses. semester courses. ii. fees paid for second or subsequent semesters will be refunded less an administration fee of 10% or $500.00, whichever is the lesser.

iii. if fees have not been paid, they are still payable to BTI. Once payment is received, any refunds will be made in accordance with i and ii above. c. Specific dates for programmes and year groups will be published in the Student Handbook and available via the BTI website. 8.

If, following a studentship review, a student’s studies are terminated by BTI, fees paid for future semesters will be refunded, with no administration fee deducted.

If a student pays for a course/s and is subsequently granted RPL for it / them, the related course fees will be refunded, with no administration fee deducted.

c. Specific dates for programmes and year groups will be published in the Student Handbook and available via the BTI website. 8.

If, following a studentship review, a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studies are terminated by BTI, fees paid for future semesters will be refunded, with no administration fee deducted.

If a student pays for a course/s and is subsequently granted RPL for it / them, the related course fees will be refunded, with no administration fee deducted.

While this policy is current as at 1 October 2010, it will be regularly reviewed and may change as a result.

Policy Number:

SG.26

Version Number:

Policy Name:

USAGE OF BTIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COMPUTING RESOURCES

Approved by:

Strategic Leadership Team

Last Reviewed:

2014

Review Period:

2014 v.1

3 years

Rationale: A feature of tertiary education is interdependent study and research. This study and research invariably extends beyond face-to-face contact with the course lecturer to the use of varied resources for information retrieval such as computers, textbooks, library and video resources. The BTI computing facilities are available to students throughout the day and outside lecture hours. Purpose: This policy specifies the terms and conditions by which students may use the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s computing facilities for tertiary study and research. The computing resources are a shared resource for all students, which require a mutual respect for all usersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs, support and access to these resources. Principles: 1. The computing rooms are to be treated as study rooms, and not social rooms and noise must be kept to a minimum for the benefit of all students working there. 2.

Users must treat computing resources responsibly, considerately and with due respect and care towards other student users and the computing hardware and software resources.

Machines should be shared appropriately so that all students may access the resource productively.

Email must be used responsibly and appropriately.

Responsible and careful behaviour in respect to the prevention of virus infection is essential.

Internet and email usage and communications must align with the Christian ethos of the Campus

Any issue which incurs a cost will be recovered from the student.

Policy: Unacceptable Behaviours 1. Abuse of the computing facilities or behaviour that is contradictory to the spirit of this usage policy, irresponsible or harmful to other users or the computing resources, will be investigated and treated seriously. Liability may result in recovery of costs for repair and / or the discontinuation of usage of the computing resources for the persons involved. Access Time and General Security 2. Student computing facilities are available from 7.00am to 10.00pm (weekends and holidays inclusive). All students are to vacate campus buildings before 10.00pm when the security system is activated. 3.

All after hours users are responsible for general security of the building and must ensure that when they enter or leave the building, that the doors they enter / leave through remain secured and locked.

Only registered Bethlehem Tertiary Institute students may access the computers. These are not to be used by family members or friends.

Active Log-ons and Passwords 5. Students will only be able to log on to the network and use the Bethlehem Tertiary Institute computing resources if they have agreed to and signed this policy. 6.

Students are only permitted to log on to the network under their own name,

Only registered Bethlehem Tertiary Institute students may access the computers. These are not to be used by family members or friends.

Active Log-ons and Passwords 5. Students will only be able to log on to the network and use the Bethlehem Tertiary Institute computing resources if they have agreed to and signed this policy. 6.

Students are only permitted to log on to the network under their own name, using their own password. Students must not give their passwords to another person for their use or to use on the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf.

Expiry of Log Ons and Passwords 7. For graduating and non-returning students, all registered accounts on the network expire on 15 December. Printing Account and Printing Charges 8. Printing charges are outlined in the Student Handbook. Responsible Usage Practices 9. Whilst the network does provide a measure of virus protection, students must be alert to actions that may expose or make the computing resource vulnerable to virus infection. In this respect students must not: a. Download executable program files (.exe files) from any external source, or; b. Download music files (.mp3 files) or stream music online from any external source including, but not limited to, Spotify and any radio station. 10. Only internet activity which is directly connected with the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s study is permitted. Campus Internet services are censored. Students should contact HelpDesk (7777) when, as part of their studies they need to address sites which have been blocked or are inaccessible via the campus service.

Policy Number:

P.11

Version Number:

Policy Name:

IT SERVICES ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Approved by:

Strategic Leadership Team

Last Reviewed:

2014

Review Period:

2014 v.1

3 years

Purpose: Bethlehem Tertiary Institute's (BTI) information systems, including (but not limited to) computers, computing software, voicemail, email and access to the Internet and World Wide Web, are provided as tools in support of the programmes at BTI. This policy is designed to guide students and staff in the acceptable use of computer systems, networks, and other information technology resources at the Institute. Scope: This policy applies to any user (staff, student or other) of BTI’s Information Technology (IT) resources, whether initiated on or off of the Institute’s premises. This includes any telephone, computer and information system or resource, means of access, networks, and the data residing on the system. This policy applies to the use of all IT resources whether centrally administered or locally administered. Policy Principles: Telephones, computers and networks provide access to resources on and off of BTI’s campus, as well as the ability to communicate with other users worldwide. Users must respect the rights of other users, respect the integrity of the systems and related physical resources, and observe all relevant laws, regulations, contractual obligations and behavioural guidelines that exist in relevant or associated polices. The Institute community is encouraged to make innovative and creative use of information technologies in support of educational, scholarly, and administrative purposes. BTI supports access to information representing a multitude of views for the interest, information and enlightenment of students, faculty and staff. Consistent with this policy, BTI supports the use of information technology resources in a manner that recognises both the rights and the obligations of academic freedom. The Institute recognises the importance of copyright and other protections afforded to the creators of intellectual property. Users are responsible for making use of software and other information technology resources in accordance with copyright and licensing restrictions and applicable Institute policies. BTI cannot completely protect individuals against the receipt of some potentially offensive material. Those who use electronic communications occasionally may receive material that they might find offensive. Those who make personal information available about themselves through the Internet or other electronic media available at the Institute may expose themselves to potential invasions of privacy. Users should remember that information distributed through the Institute's information technology resources may be considered a form of publication. Although BTI does not take responsibility for material issued by individuals, users should recognise that third parties may perceive anything generated at the Institute as in some manner having been produced under BTI auspices. Users are reminded to exercise appropriate language, behaviour, and style in their use of information technology resources. Information technology resources are provided to support BTI’s scholarly, educational, and administrative activities. Information technology resources are limited, and should be used wisely and with consideration for the needs of others. Policy Authorised Use: 1. Access and use of BTI’s IT resources is granted to staff and students in support of their studies, instruction, and duties as employees or official businesses with the Institute, and other approved activities. 2. For approved purposes or projects, employees and students of BTI are permitted to use the equipment for occasional, non-Institute related purposes with this exception: Use of BTI’s IT resources may not be transferred or extended by members of BTI’s community to outside individuals or groups. 3. It is important that the use of the Institute's IT resources is dedicated to its educational purpose. Because of this, use which involves hosting or serving unauthorised commercial activities, personal or political gain, private business, fundraising, or uses otherwise unrelated to BTI are not permitted. 4. Gaining access to BTI’s IT resources does not imply the right to use those resources. Unauthorised access and use could subject the user to possible civil charges, criminal charges or Institute disciplinary actions. User Responsibilities: 1. Users are expected to use computer and network resources in a responsible manner. Users should take appropriate precautions to ensure the security of their usernames and passwords, preventing

4. Gaining access to BTI’s IT resources does not imply the right to use those resources. Unauthorised access and use could subject the user to possible civil charges, criminal charges or Institute disciplinary actions. User Responsibilities: 1. Users are expected to use computer and network resources in a responsible manner. Users should take appropriate precautions to ensure the security of their usernames and passwords, preventing others from obtaining access to their computer resources. 2. Users may not encroach on others' use of computer resources. Such actions include, but are not limited to, tying up computer resources with trivial applications or excessive game playing, sending frivolous or excessive messages including chain letters, junk mail (spam), and other similar types of broadcast messages, downloading large multimedia files, watching movies and / or using excessive amounts of storage. 3. Responsible use also means avoiding some activities which are specifically prohibited while using Institute IT resources, including computers and networks owned or operated by BTI, or to which BTI is connected. These include:  Modifying system or network facilities, or attempting to crash systems or networks;  Using, duplicating or transmitting copyrighted material without first obtaining the owner's permission, in any way that may reasonably be expected to constitute an infringement, or that exceeds the scope of a license, or violates other contracts;  Tampering with software protections or restrictions placed on computer applications or files;  Sending messages that are malicious or that a reasonable person would find to be harassing;  Subverting restrictions associated with computer accounts;  Using information technology resources to obtain unauthorised access to records, data, and other forms of information owned, used, possessed by, or pertaining to the Institute or individuals;  Accessing another person's computer account without permission. Users may not supply false or misleading data, or improperly obtain another's password to gain access to computers or network systems, data or information. Obtaining access to an account name or password through the negligence or naiveté of another is considered to be a specifically prohibited use;  Altering electronic communications to hide one's identity or to impersonate another individual. All email, news posts, chat sessions, or any other form of electronic communication must contain the sender's real name and / or user ID;  Intentionally introducing computer viruses, worms, Trojan Horses, or other rogue programs into information technology resources that belong to, are licensed to, or are leased by BTI or others;  Physically damaging IT resources;  Using, or encouraging others to use, IT resources in any manner that would violate this or other Institute policies or any applicable New Zealand law; and  Falsely reporting or accusing another of conduct that violates this policy, without a good faith basis for such an accusation. Data Privacy and Policy Implementation: 1. The Institute encourages all members of its community to use electronic resources in a manner that is respectful of others. While respecting users' privacy to the fullest extent possible, BTI reserves the right to examine any computer files. BTI reserves this right for bona fide purposes, including, but not limited to:  Enforcing polices against harassment and threats to the safety of individuals;  Protecting against or limiting damage to Institute information technology resources;  Complying with a court order, subpoena or other legally enforceable discovery request;  Investigating and preventing the posting of proprietary software or electronic copies of texts, data, media or images in disregard of copyright, licenses, or other contractual or legal obligations or in violation of law;  Safeguarding the integrity of computers, networks, software and data;  Preserving information and data;  Upgrading or maintaining information technology resources;  Protecting the Institute or its employees and representatives against liability or other potentially adverse consequences.

Internet filtering & email restrictions: 1. BTI reserves the right to block certain categories of Internet content as well as specific sites. 2. BTI reserves the right to send electronic communications, including large group or broadcast email messages, to its own users. The Institute also reserves the right to limit the size of individual messages and attachments being transmitted through the network resources. Policy Enactment Processes: 1. An individual's computer use of and / or network connection privileges may be suspended immediately upon the discovery of a possible non-compliance with these policies. This suspension does not reflect an assumption of guilt, but the need to secure the system from modification. Access to the network from a particular login or computer will be suspended until the owner of the login / computer contacts Campus Computer Services and a process has been initiated to resolve the issue. 2. The BTI Dean will determine whether the policy non-compliance is evidenced. 3. Non-compliance with these policies will be dealt with in the same manner as breaches of other Institute policies and may result in disciplinary review. 4. Suspected violations of this policy should be reported to BTIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head of Operational Services, who will, in consultation with relevant staff and Campus Computer Services, decide on appropriate action. BTIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head of Operational Services must be notified for all non-compliance including if an individual's health and safety appears to be at risk or a violation of law may be involved. I have read and understand the above policy:

__________________________ Signed ________________________ Name __________________________ Date

Policy Number:

SA.25

Policy Name:

RESELECTION

Approved by:

Academic Board

Last Reviewed:

2012

Version Number:

2012 v.1

Review Period:

3 years

Rationale Students in three and four year programmes at BTI undertake an initial year of study prior to a reselection process at the end of their first year (or once a student has completed the equivalent requirements for their first year programme). Students in the four year programmes at BTI will have an additional reselection process at the end of their second year of study. This process is to enable both student and Institute to review progress, the appropriateness of BTI as the place of study and the likelihood of progressing to a successful completion. Guidelines are needed to direct this process. Purpose This policy will guide the steps and aims of the reselection process. Policy 1.

Staff with delegated authority from the Cluster Dean, will review the application along with evidence of progress and may then meet with the student for an interview. This interview will consider the evidence, including progress in the programme, the sense of purpose and the professional direction of the student as well as their ‘fit’ with the programme and with BTI as a place to continue their studies.

The possible outcomes of the review include:  unconditional reselection,  conditional reselection; with confirmation based on presentation of further evidence of progress or suitability, or on the undertaking of directed tasks, remediation or counselling,  deferred decision; with a further review at the end of the student’s third semester,  unsuccessful reselection; resulting in the termination of studentship.

Once reselection is successfully completed, students may enrol in Year 2 of the programme. This process is repeated the following year for students in the four year programmes at BTI. Once reselection for the second year is successfully completed, students may enrol in Year 3 of the programme.

At the end of the second semester of students’ first year, students will make application for reselection into Year 2 of their programme. This application will present their sense of purpose and professional direction and may include videotaped or written evidence of their assessment of their progress in the initial year.

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