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Welcome Welcome to The Glasgow School of Art (GSA). This short A-Z guide is designed to help you with just some of the things you might need to know at the GSA, or explain some terms that you might not be familiar with. This guide is not exhaustive, and there will be much more to discover during your time as a student at the GSA. You will find more information on Canvas, the Student Intranet, from your department, tutors and other staff and students.

Any term mentioned in italics has its own entry in this guide.

Equality and Diversity

Working with difference and promoting equality underpins our ambition and purpose. Our studio-based learning, research and collaboration transforms thinking and our individual and collective contributions influence the day to day lives of people across local and global communities. As a community we are committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments where difference is respected and the widest possible range of cultural and social perspectives are valued. We treat each other fairly, according to need, and minimise barriers to participation for all. By fostering environments in which difference nourishes new questions and possibilities, and where respect is a catalyst for the removal of barriers, we support the learning and development of individuals and our collective contribution to the common good.

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Academic Registry is located at 6 Rose Street (next door to the GFT). Office hours are: Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 17.00 excluding public holidays.

You will need to swipe your card to get into most GSA buildings. You will then need to swipe your card again to go in through barriers and again to leave buildings with barrier access. This is for your safety and security.

Academic Registry can be found on the Student Intranet under Professional Support. Accessing Buildings

Academic Registry is responsible for ensuring your student record is kept up-to-date with your personal details and academic progress, from the point of admission and enrolment through to graduation at The Glasgow School of Art.

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You will be issued with a student card and lanyard during enrolment at the GSA in Glasgow or at the GSA Highlands and Islands campus. Please keep this card safe and bring it with you to campus. Without it you will not be able to access GSA buildings.

6 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art Accessing Buildings continued Please do not allow others to follow you into buildings unless you are certain that they are a student or staff member and remember that everyone should swipe their own student or staff card to gain entry via the barrier access. You can report any issues to the Reid Reception by dialling 0 on any internal phone or by informing a member of staff. See also Student Card Loss/Replacement and Enrolment. Accommodation See GSA Halls, or for private sector accommodation advice (a private flat, private student halls, or a flat share with other students) contact Student Welfare. Alumni All students who study a programme at the GSA for three months or more are considered to be GSA alumni and an essential part of the GSA’s Creative Network See Creative Network and Enterprise Studio

A key resource for your learning, teaching and research. GSA’s Archives & Collections comprise a wide range of material, from GSA’s institutional archives to artworks, architectural drawings, textiles, sculpture, ceramics, metalwork, plaster casts, photographs, furniture and a large number of items by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Based in The Whisky Bond at Speirs Locks (see Campus Map) on the Forth and Clyde Canal, just a short walk from Garnethill, GSA’s Archives & Collections are open Monday to Friday 10.00-16.00. Please get in touch to make an appointment before visiting so we can prepare material for you and ensure staff are on hand to help.

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Associate Students

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Articulation/Articulating Students

The GSA currently runs two Associate Student Schemes providing engagement and access opportunities to eligible college students in order tosupport progression (articulation) into Year 2 or 3 of participating GSA degree programmes. HNC Art & Design students on the Glasgow Clyde College scheme participate in some first year courses and may progress to a variety of degree programmes. The HND Sound Production students on the Forth Valley College scheme work exclusively with the BDes Sound for the Moving Image in SimVis.

Students who start at the GSA in Year 2 or 3, who have progressed directly from a course at a further education college or an international partner.

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9 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art B Barnes Building 9-11 West Graham Street, Glasgow G4 9LE See Campus Map for all buildings and functions. Blythswood House/Offices 200 West Regent Street, Glasgow G2 4DQ See Campus Map for all buildings and functions. Board of Governors

The Board of Governors is the GSA’s governing body. It carries the ultimate responsibility for our overall strategic direction and for the management of our finances, property and affairs. The Board of Governors arranges an annual Stakeholder Meeting for staff, students, members of the public and our wider community, to hear a report from report from Chair and Director on the year’s activities, achievements and performance. of Studies

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Brexit Since Brexit came into effect on 1 January 2021, advice and information for students from the EU has changed. Visas EU, EEA and Swiss students who enter the UK to commence their studies since 1 January 2021 (for programmes of 6 months and more), and who have not been granted pre-settled or settled status, are required to apply for entry clearance/immigration permission before travelling to the UK and enrolling at the GSA. This is a points-based system, known as the Student Route

The Bourdon Building is the principal base of the Mackintosh School of Architecture studios and workshops. The GSA Library is based in the Bourdon (South) Building.

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Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G3 6NU

See Campus Map for all buildings and functions.

British Sign Language (BSL)

The GSA has published a BSL Plan in both print (PDF) and BSL versions at gsa.ac.uk/bsl demonstrating how the GSA will fulfil its obligation under the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015.

See also Supporting Students with Disability. Bureau Services

The GSA TSD Bureau Services offers a range of technical services, consultations and advice. For more information and to book, visit Canvas at canvas.gsa.ac.uk/courses/417

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GSASA also provides advocacy for students at the GSA going through Complaints, Academic or Disciplinary procedures, and have elected student representatives who ensure that student voices and concerns are heard. Through GSASA you will have access to a range of learning, exhibition and programming opportunities in venues such as the Project Spaces and Assembly Hall.

Societies Student societies and groups can offer an invaluable perspective and you will have the opportunity to hear from many of the current societies during Freshers’ Week and beyond. What’s unique about the majority of student societies at the GSA is that their interests and concerns are not tethered to the concerns of specific studio disciplines. Instead, societies at the GSA address interests, concepts and ideas for which there is no dedicated, formal provision.

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Current societies include the likes of Beekeeping, Sport Societies, Queer Society, MASS, Christian Union, and People of Colour Collective. For a list of societies, please refer to the Students’ Association Canvas page and the Pre-Enrolment Gateway Student President

The Student President works with the GSA and the Students’ Association to the benefit of students across the school, with a focus on academic matters. They contribute to and influence Learning and Teaching strategy. They lead the Sabbatical Team to publicly represent the student voice, and advocate and campaign on issues which matter most to students. Alongside the Events Convenor, they chair the Student Representative Council. The Student President is elected by students every year and any student can put themselves forward for the role for a maximum of two years.

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The Events Convenor is an elected student who works with the Students’ Association (GSASA) to develop student-led events and projects. They support students to develop their professional practice outside of the curriculum, particularly through supporting and advocating for a programme which supports students learning and development, as well as their welfare. They also programme and curate talks, workshops and discussions with the Students’ Association.

The Student Representative Council (SRC) is a student-led body in GSASA which distributes funding and opportunities to students at the GSA, oversees activities of the Students’ Association, and advocates on behalf of the GSASA Membership. It is an essential function of the Students’ Association, distributing funding for programming including an innovative Student Initiated Project fund, and overseeing Societies activity at the school. Members of the SRC are made up of Class Reps (elected by classes at the start of the academic year), and those who put themselves forward and are elected by members at GSASA’s Annual General Meeting.

Members of the SRC can also put themselves forward to be elected by the Council to sit on the GSASA Trustee Board.

Alongside the Student President they chair the Student Representative Council. The Events Convenor is elected by students every year and any student can put themselves forward for the role for a maximum of two years.

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46 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art GSA Halls GSA offers new undergraduate and postgraduate students the opportunity to stay in one of two purpose-built halls of residence; Blythswood House, and Margaret Macdonald House. Both sites are located in the city centre, close to amenities and travel links, and within five minutes’ walk of the Garnethill campus. All of our halls are secure and fully-furnished, making your move to study in Glasgow as stress-free and comfortable as possible. Our halls of residence also have valuable links with the rest of the School including departments such as Student Welfare, GSA Sports Services and Sustainability. Find Blythswoodus: House, 200 West Regent Street, G2 4DQ Margaret Macdonald House, 89 Buccleuch Street, G3 6QT Further information is available gsa.starrezhousing.comat:Contact:f.sloan@gsa.ac.ukPhone:+44(0)1415661414 Haldane Building 30 Hill Street, Glasgow, G3 6RN See Campus Map for all buildings and functions.

47 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art healthandsafetygsa.ac.uk/gsa.ac.ukstudentintranet.enrolgsaTinyurl.com/Website: Health and Safety

All of the School’s health and safety policies are available on the GSA student intranet and you should familiarise yourself with these. These policies include the Student Safety Guidelines, the GSA Student Guide to Lone Working and Practical Health and Safety Solutions for Art Installations. Students will be provided with induction, instructions or codes of safe practice covering various aspects of the curriculum including use of machines, hazardous substances, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), etc. All health and safety rules must be followed, not only for your own health and safety but also that of your fellow students and others who may be affected. Key health and safety information to make yourself aware of before you arrive is also available on the Pre-Enrolment Gateway. H

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GSA Highlands and Islands

The Glasgow School of Art Highlands and Islands campus – located at the stunning category A-listed Blairs Steading on the Altyre Estate near Forres – provides high-quality research and teaching space, and an exciting opportunity for students and staff to research and study in spectacular surroundings.

The Innovation School’s Seasonal Schools – Summer and Winter Schools – are also hosted here, creating an international meeting point for students and faculty from across the world.

The School of Simulation and Visualisation is based at The Hub Building in Glasgow’s digital media quarter. See Campus Map for all buildings and functions.

The Hub Building Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EA

For more information on facilities and accommodation in Forres see Canvas and Student Intranet

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50 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art Induction During induction and throughout the first weeks of the academic year, you will be introduced to members of your programme team, facilities and more. Workshop inductions covering essential health and safety information will be provided. Information about booking workshop inductions is available on the TSD canvas page including links to online training. Also see Technical Support Department, Workshops and Health and Safety. Support for International Students Student Support Services offer visa and immigration information to students who are studying on a student visa. ServicesProfessionalIntranetWebsite:welfare@gsa.ac.ukEmail:Studentunder

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GSA has staff and students from over 80 countries and over 75 international partners across Europe, Asia and North America. Being international is embedded in our curriculum, aiming to offer all students, regardless of their cultural, social or economic background, an intercultural experience that values both the local and the global, and prepares them for the global creative ecosystem beyond art school. Through international projects, study trips, student engagement, student exchange, history and theory with a global perspective and talks and events, students are encouraged to embrace the global nature of their discipline and the borderless nature of our shared visual language. I

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52 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art IT gsa.ac.ukstudentintranet.Intranet:@gsa.ac.ukgsaitstudentdeskEmail:sysaidit.comgsaservicedesk.Helpdesk:For support and advice for student email, passwords, desktop and software issues, Wi-Fi, photocopying, printing and more. How to Log in to the IT Helpdesk Use your GSA user name and password (the same password you use to access your GSA email and Canvas). Here you will: Find helpful information and FAQs; Be able to log an IT support request online You can also: Visit the IT service desk in person on the 2nd Floor at 6 Rose Street (next door to the GFT) - Call +44(0)141 566 1333 (off campus), extension 1333 (on campus). Access the IT Helpdesk from the Intranet IT HELP DESK

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54 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art Janitors and Cleaners The GSA’s Janitorial staff (colloquially ‘the jannies’) and cleaners are the professional teams of support staff who are responsible for the smooth running of a variety of important services for the School, including cleaning, delivery of mail, general portering of goods, building support, security and to act as custodians. They will often be your first point of contact in GSA buildings, and as with all staff and students it is expected that they should be treated with respect. Janitorial staff are based in the Reid Building and can also be contacted via Reception by dialling 0 or on extension 4471. Jobs for Janitors must be logged by a member of staff on the Estates Helpdesk.

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Learning Support & Development

Learning Support and Development Tutors provide students with help and advice about learning at GSA and is available to all students. Specific support is available to students who have dyslexia, disabled students and international students developing skills for learning in English.

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GSA is committed to providing the very best learning experience for all of our students and to delivering high quality teaching and learning activities. Learning is a partnership between students and staff with students taking an active role in their learning. Students are responsible for engaging in their learning, managing their time effectively, attending teaching sessions and providing feedback on their experience to help inform enhancements. Staff take responsibility for the quality of teaching, providing information and guidance to support learning and working in partnership with student to enhance learning and teaching practices.

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of The Glasgow School of Art Library Services The GSA Library Services provides a physical and virtual library and learning technology service for students. The Library’s aim is to provide access to high quality information, rich and diverse collections both physical and online, study spaces and services including, comprehensive library and technology user support and training. It has one of the most comprehensive art, design and architecture collections in the UK. The Library has collections of specialist books, zines and films as well as subscriptions to a wide range of print and online journals. Find books, online resources and more at: lib.gsa.ac.uk. You can find your specific programme reading list at: gsa.keylinks.org L Lone Working See Health and Safety. Lead Reps See Student Voice.

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The Directorate of the Chief Medical Officer and Public Health at the Scottish Government have requested that all entrant students under 25 years of age ensure that they have a Meningitis ACWY immunisation before arrival at University. In addition, you should also have had two doses of MMR vaccine to protect from Measles, Mumps and Rubella. If you have not then you should contact your health practitioner to arrange this before arriving in the UK. M

of The Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh Building Following a fire in June 2018 there is no access to the Mackintosh Building. Access to the GSA’s extensive Mackintosh Archive, one of the largest Mackintosh collections in public ownership, is available through Archives & Collections. McLellan Galleries 149 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G3 6RF See Campus Map for all buildings and functions . Meningitis

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Newbery Medal is the highest accolade awarded to a graduating undergraduate student from the GSA. The winner is announced annually at summer Graduation. National Student Survey The National Student Survey (NSS) is an annual survey of nearly half a million students across the UK. See Surveys. N

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63 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art Opening Hours Opening hours and the dates the campuses are closed (see Semester Dates) change each year and you should refer to the website for current times and dates. openinghoursgsa.ac.uk/Website:fees@gsa.ac.ukEmail: Online Payment of Fees If you are eligible to pay tuition or departmental fees directly to the GSA you can do so securely online. If you are resident in GSA Halls you can pay your rent and view information and messages about your accommodation through the Accommodation Portal. GSA Halls will provide access to the portal directly to residents. See also Fees and Fee Policy. Open Studio Offering short, part-time courses for adults and children, GSA’s Open Studio programme comprises evening, weekend and week-long learning opportunities throughout the year. openstudiogsa.ac.uk/Website: O

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65 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art Paint & Mortar Situated on the Garnethill campus on the corner of Scott and Renfrew Street, Paint and Mortar is an independent art and design supplies store. Offering a 20% discount to all GSA students and staff on a wide range of creative materials, the shop caters for fine art, architecture and Facebook:design./Paint&Mortar Instagram: @paintandmortar Opening hours Monday - Friday 09:00 to 17:30 Saturday 12:00 to 17:00 3326294+44(0)141Tel:andmortar.comhello@paintEmail:mortar.compaintandWebsite: Photocopying and printing General printing and photocopying services are available close to your study space. Specialist and large format printing is available through the TSD bureau service. For questions about or problems with printing, see IT Helpdesk or contact gsaitstudentdesk@gsa.ac.uk. Also see TSD Bureau P

Pre-Enrolment Gateway should visit the Pre-Enrolment Gateway regularly throughout the summer for online access to essential pre-arrival information including to up-to-date enrolment information from Registry, induction information from your school and programme, your timetable, reading lists, Student Support Services information and more.

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Planet eStream is GSA’s streaming media platform. will find a large collection of art-related programmes, GSA lectures, and Hollywood films. Access is free for all GSA students, just log in using your GSA username and password at gsa.planetestream.com

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Once you have enrolled and have been issued with your GSA student email address and password, you will be able to access student learning resources and programme information on Canvas and news and non-learning information on the Student Intranet Policies can find various official School policies on the student Intranet on a range of important matters including use of IT, appeals, absence and attendance.

67 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art Pre-Sessional English Pre-Sessional English for Creative Disciplines is a specialist language course tailored to the needs of international students who have been offered a place on an undergraduate or postgraduate course at the GSA on the condition that they improve their English up to a level required by a given GSA programme. gsa.ac.uk/englishWebsite: Programme Handbook You should familiarise yourself with your programme handbook. It contains information to help you navigate your programme of study, including the aims, structure and credits, assessment and feedback methods, exchange opportunities, study skills advice, support and professional development opportunities. It is available on Canvas. Programme Leaders Your Programme Leader has overall responsibility for all students who enrol on their programme. In practice at the GSA, students may find that their first point of contact during the course of their studies will be another member of staff, for example, a Head of Department, Stage Leader or Year Tutor. Clarification regarding your first point of academic contact will be provided at your programme induction P

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RADAR is the GSA’s research repository, providing a digital archive of research and enterprise output produced by staff and postgraduate students. RADAR (which stands for Repository of Art Design Architecture Research) makes information publicly available about a wide range of research outputs, from books and journal articles to exhibitions and artefacts. Full text is available where possible, and some additional content is available on request.

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Race, Rights and Sovereignty

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Race, Rights and Sovereignty is a series of public events encouraging audiences to consider the relationship between race, place, and creative practice established as a partnership between The Art School: GSA’s Students’ Association (GSASA) and GSA Exhibitions. The current programme strand, Caring Between Practices, invites practitioners working at the intersections of art and somatic practices to deliver workshops, walks and talks, to help us consider how somatic and healing practices can be used as ways to care for ourselves and each other within our own practices.

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All visitors must report to the Reid Reception, be issued with a visitor pass and be collected by the appropriate person. Any visitors for students must be prior approved by your Programme Leader See Janitors and Cleaners. Reading Lists Find all the resources recommended for your courses and how to access them. All our resource lists are public through the Resource list website, so if you would like to see what other students will be reading/watching/listening to for their courses you can find all of our lists at gsa.keylinks.org.

You can also find a list of Inclusive resources compiled by the library, and organised by discipline on our Inclusive Library Collections padlet at dchappell4/19quv4w2zfr471d8glasgowschoolofart.padlet.org/ For more information on navigating your resource list, and other helpful videos take a look at our Introduction to Resource Lists for Students video on Canvas at ac.uk/courses/791/pages/library-video-tutorialscanvas.gsa. gsa.keylinks.orgWebsite:

The GSA’s main reception is in the Reid Building, Renfrew Street. The reception desk is staffed 09.00 to 17.00 by receptionist Alison who is a point of contact for visitors, students and staff and can usually help direct queries and questions. Outwith these hours the reception desk is staffed by some of the GSA’s team of janitorial staff.

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73 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art School Forums See Student Voice. Safe Campus The safety and wellbeing of our creative community is our priority. It is important that together we all play our part in ensuring a safe campus for everyone. Please familiarise yourself with the safe campus guidance on the Student Intranet and Pre-Enrolment Gateway and whilst on campus please follow Safe Campus rules with regards to safe studio working, using equipment and keeping yourself and others safe. S

• The Innovation School The Innovation School is based both in Glasgow in the Haldane Building and at GSA Highlands and Islands and is led by Dr Gordon Hush.

You can refer to Canvas toinformationforrelatedyourprogramme.

• School of Design Based in the Reid Building, the School of Design (SoD) is led by Professor Stephen Bottomley.

Schools Within The Glasgow School of Art, there are five schools covering specialist subject areas. Your programme of study will be based within one of these schools:

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• Mackintosh School of Architecture Based in the Bourdon Building, the Mackintosh School of Architecture (MSA) is led by Professor Sally Stewart.

• School of Simulation and Visualisation Based at the Hub Building, Pacific Quay, the School of Simulation and Visualisation (SimVis) is led by Professor Paul Chapman.

• School of Fine Art Based in the Stow Building, the School of Fine Art (SoFA) is led by Professor Rebecca Fortnum.

75 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art S Semester Dates These are the (correct as at August 2022) general school semester dates for 2022/23 for all programmes with the exception of BEng/MEng Product Design Engineering, for which you should refer to information provided by the University of Glasgow. Semester 1: Monday 19 September 2022 – Friday 27 January 2023 Semester 2: Monday 30 January – Friday 26 May 2023 Semester 3: Monday 5 June 2023 – Friday 15 September 2023 View the full Semester dates calendar on the Student Intranet. Student Winter Break Student Winter Break: Friday 23 December 2022 – Tuesday 3 January 2023

76 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art Silvercloud SilverCloud is an online platform offering 18 self-help programmes to support and promote wellbeing and mental health. Each programme offers you the tools to develop skills, behaviours and ways of thinking that, with practice, will help you take care of your mental health and support your sense of wellbeing. SilverCloud is available free of charge to GSA students and once registered you are anonymous. Register using your GSA email address. com/signupsilvercloudhealth.gsastudent.Website: Stow Building 43 Shamrock Street, Glasgow, G4 9LD The home of the School of Fine Art studios and offices, a number of Workshops and the Estates Office. See Campus Map for buildings and functions. Societies See GSASA. Staff Student Consultative Committee (SSCC) See Student Voice.

77 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art SeeWebsite:Student Intranet Student Card See Accessing Buildings. Student Card Loss/ Replacement Please note that you cannot access to GSA buildings without your student ID card. If your card is not working please contact Registry to have it checked. If necessary you will be issued with a replacement. If you have lost your student card, please inform Registry staff immediately to allow it to be de-activated. If you forget your card, you will either need to return home to collect it or purchase a replacement card. Normally there is a charge of £5 for a replacement card if it has been lost or forgotten. Queries related to student ID cards should be made toregistry@gsa.ac.ukStudents’Association See GSASA. S

78 A–Z of The Glasgow School of Art STUDENT SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENTSERVICES Under the umbrella of Student Support & Development Services, the following specialist services are available to all GSA students: Learning Support & Development (includes supporting students with a disability) Student Welfare (including support for international students) Counselling / Mental Health & Wellbeing We are based in 30 Hill Street (next to the Haldane building) . Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 hrs. If you are unsure as to which service is the right one for you or would like to book an appointment to register, please call 0141 353 4787 or email our Administrator: j.cairns@gsa.ac.uk You can find out more about Student Support and Development Services on the GSA Student Intranet. support.comgsalearningWebsite:welfare@gsa.ac.ukgsa.ac.uklearningsupport@@gsa.ac.ukcounselling@gsa.ac.uklearningsupportwelfare@gsa.ac.ukEmail:

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The Student Voice is all about student representation and engagement at the GSA. It exists to inform and empower the student body to work in partnership and take action. It is an initiative run jointly with GSASA and the Student President. Class Reps

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Each undergraduate and postgraduate programme identifies one Class Rep for each year group to represent students views and opinions in relation to their learning experience. There are two Class Reps for the two-year Masters Programmes. Students interested in becoming Class Reps should speak to their Head of Department / Programme Leader. Class Reps act as an official spokesperson and representative for the students in their year group, communicating student opinion from the programme.

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Class Meetings are arranged at a course or programme level and are vital in ensuring ongoing and constructive communication between students and staff and between Class Reps and Lead Reps. Each department/programme will schedule their Class Meetings as appropriate, and will make sure that Class feedback relevant to the Staff Student Consultative Committee (SSCC) is taken forward by Class Reps with the support of the Lead Rep. The Student Voice is best served when local issues are resolved locally, with prompt feedback on progress being returned to Class Reps Where an issue is harder to resolve or where it connects with other wider issues in the School, the SSCC is there to support at the next level.

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Lead Reps are appointed through an application and short interview process, with applications made via the Student Voice Canvas site at the start of each academic session.

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Lead Reps are senior student representatives within each of the GSA’s five academic schools. Working with Class Reps and staff within schools and professional services, Lead Reps work to promote the Student Voice across the GSA, ensuring students have a strong voice in the way the GSA works. This is a more demanding role than Class Rep, and this additional expectation and responsibility is reflected in the award of an honorarium for the role.

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Once per semester, each programme holds an SSCC meeting. Class Reps and the school’s Lead Reps attend along with staff, including Programme Leaders/Heads of School and the academic and technical staff responsible for delivering the programme.

BOS will feedback to Class Reps on how the school/GSA has addressed the issues raised and report to the UPC on action taken or proposed as a result of student feedback.

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The Board of Studies discuss and make recommendations to the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Committee (UPC) on all matters relating to academic programmes.

Each of the GSA’s five Schools will host a School Forum once-per-semester, organised and convened by the Lead Reps and supported by the Class Reps. The School Forum is an opportunity for regular and open discussion on all matters of concern for that school