Dear SALC Student,<\/p>\n
This is a very long email but we hope that it finds you well and will clarify some of the things that the Faculty of Humanities and the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (SALC) are putting in place to support you during the current pandemic.\u00a0 The last few weeks have been difficult and unsettling for us all and we are aware that, quite naturally, you may be worried about the prospect of completing your studies this academic year.<\/p>\n
We are determined to support you through the academic challenges of completing this year at the University.\u00a0 We also want to support your broader well-being during this pandemic and beyond.\u00a0 We are all experiencing this pandemic in different ways.\u00a0 Some of you will have returned home to be with family, others remain on campus.\u00a0 We are here for all of you whatever your circumstances.<\/p>\n
Our primary concern is to act in the best interests of all our students, and to ensure that as many of you as possible can progress and\/ or graduate this summer.\u00a0\u00a0 We are committed to your academic success and we want to encourage you to participate as fully as possible with the remainder of your studies and assessments so that you acquire the skills, attributes and knowledge that is expected at your level of study.\u00a0 However, we recognise that your study this semester has been impacted significantly by Covid-19.\u00a0 This email will highlight some of the specific changes we are making: the full details of how these will apply in your own case will be communicated to you by your department.\u00a0 They will be in touch with you again as soon as arrangements are confirmed in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
NO DISADVANTAGE POLICY<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\nWhat is the policy?<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\nThe \u2018no disadvantage\u2019 policy is intended to act as a safety net for students.\u00a0 It allows you to complete your assessments confident that the award or grades that you receive this semester will reflect your academic attainment under normal circumstances.<\/p>\n
\n- So long as you achieve a pass mark, we will ensure that the final mark awarded in each course unit\/module taken or examined during the second semester is the same as, or higher than, a \u2018baseline mark\u2019 calculated from completed modules.<\/li>\n
- The no disadvantage policy applies to all undergraduate and taught postgraduate summative assessments completed during semester 2 including coursework and open book exams (or alternative assessments).\u00a0\u00a0 This means that it applies to all assignments that have been completed since 27\u00a0January 2020.\u00a0 Summative assessments are those assessments where the grade you are awarded contributes to your end of course unit\/module mark.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- The policy also applies to undergraduate and postgraduate taught dissertations\/projects that are due to be submitted for the first time during the current academic year.\u00a0 The policy will also apply to students who are given extensions or where the due date for submission (e.g. PGT dissertations) is later than 20\u00a0September 2020 but where the majority of the work was expected to be undertaken before 20\u00a0September 2020.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- The policy will not apply to students who are (re)submitting a dissertation from a previous academic year (e.g. with corrections or an extension).\u00a0 If you are in this category, and you feel that you have been impacted by Covid-19, then you should submit a mitigating circumstances application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What does it mean for you? <\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n- If the mark you are awarded for a completed course unit or module this semester is a pass mark but is a lower mark than your \u2018baseline\u2019 mark, your mark will be adjusted upwards to the baseline mark.\u00a0 So, for example, if your final mark on a semester 2 module is 63% but your baseline is 67%, the mark you will be awarded will be 67%.<\/li>\n
- If the mark for a course unit or module is higher than the baseline mark, then you will be awarded the higher mark.\u00a0 In this case, if the mark you were awarded on a semester 2 module was 72%, but your baseline was 65%, you mark would remain at 72%.<\/li>\n
- This policy will be applied to the final marks achieved in a course unit\/module and not to each individual assessment within a course unit\/module.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
- It is important to note that if you fail a module, then the fail mark will not be adjusted to the baseline because you have not achieved the intended learning outcomes.\u00a0 You will still be entitled to the normal resit opportunities for your level of study.<\/li>\n
- The \u2018no disadvantage\u2019 policy will not be applied to first year formative assessments.\u00a0 If you are in first year, you will progress at the end of this academic year into year two.\u00a0 The marks awarded for the formative assessment will not appear on your transcript.\u00a0 These formative assessments are intended to help you to gauge your progress during the first year and it would not be helpful to you to simply award the baseline mark.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How will we calculate the baseline mark? <\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\nWe are currently modelling different approaches for calculating the \u2018baseline mark\u2019 to ensure that our approach is both reliable and robust.\u00a0 In short, the baseline mark will be calculated for each individual student based on the marks that they were awarded on work that was not impacted by Covid-19. We will communicate full details of this calculation after the Easter break.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Please note:<\/p>\n
\n- It is important that, where possible, you continue to engage with your studies and assessments.\u00a0 The no disadvantage policy is designed so that your hard work can still improve your marks and contribute to a better degree outcome.<\/li>\n
- At the examination boards at the end of the year where your marks are confirmed in the presence of external examiners your individual marks will be scrutinised to ensure that a fair and robust outcome is the result.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Accreditation<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\nThere are some programmes that are professionally accredited courses or, in other ways, \u2018non-standard\u2019.\u00a0 In these cases aspects of the policy may have to be adapted to meet the professional requirements of the programme.\u00a0 Your programme teams will be in touch in due course to explain the arrangements being put in place on your programmes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Will my degree be \u2018worth the same\u2019 with the changes that are taking place? <\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\nIn short, the answer is yes.\u00a0 We will be assessing the same intended learning outcomes as we would be assessing if you were having an exam or assessment on campus.\u00a0 We have been very careful to ensure that all our qualifications stand up to scrutiny in an unusual year, including by employers and accrediting bodies.\u00a0 Our approach is consistent with approaches being taken at other Russell Group Universities.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mitigating Circumstances<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\nThe \u2018no disadvantage\u2019 policy has been designed to acknowledge the potential disadvantage that many of our students are currently facing and the additional stress that may have been caused during the assessment period.\u00a0 If you feel that you have been significantly impacted by the current situation in ways beyond those addressed by the \u2018no disadvantage\u2019 policy, then you can still submit a self-certification (for illness lasting 7 days or less) or mitigating circumstances application in the usual way.<\/p>\n
IT Support<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\nWe know from feedback that some students have found it difficult to access online learning materials.\u00a0 If you need support and to ensure we can prioritise appropriately, the university has introduced a single email address that you can contact for advice and support with engaging and accessing online learning and assessment: helpmegetonline@manchester.ac.uk<\/a>. Alternatively you can also call +44 (0) 161 306 6199 (Monday to Friday during UK Office hours). There is an experienced team waiting to help you.\u00a0<\/p>\nFinancial Support<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\nWe know that a number of students have started to struggle financially because of a sudden change of circumstances (e.g. through the loss of part time work). The University has widened access to the hardship funds and made it easier to make an application.\u00a0\u00a0 Further details can be found here: http:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/finances\/funding-opportunities\/all\/living-cost-support-fund\/<\/a> or by emailing funding@manchester.ac.uk<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\nOffice Hours, Academic Advising and Student Support<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\nWhilst the Manchester campus may be closed, the university is very much open and carrying on with teaching, assessment and student support.\u00a0 Do continue take advantage of Office Hours, Academic Advising and Student Support activities that are being delivered remotely online for the rest of the academic year.\u00a0 Even if you have never used them before, you may find talking to your academic advisor, programme team or professional services colleagues useful at this point as the last few weeks have been difficult for us all.<\/p>\n
What services are available? <\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\nThe Student Support webpage is the single point of truth during this period. You can visit this page for the latest information and advice, including wellbeing resources and details of how to contact support services: http:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\nHealth and Wellbeing Support<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n\n- Counselling and Mental Health Service: http:\/\/www.counsellingservice.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n
- Disability and Advisory Support Service\/UMAC: http:\/\/www.dso.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n
- Occupational Health: http:\/\/www.occhealth.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n
- Big White Wall (free online mental health and wellbeing support): http:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/taking-care\/big-white-wall\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Study Skills Support<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n\n- Library support – The Library Chat facility can be accessed by clicking the yellow button on the right-hand side of the Library homepage: https:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/help-and-support\/<\/a><\/li>\n
- My Learning Essentials: https:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/using-the-library\/students\/training-and-skills-support\/my-learning-essentials\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Student Services Centre<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\nThe Student Services Centre is remotely delivering all non-School based administrative processes: http:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/student-services\/<\/a><\/p>\nCareers Service<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\nThe Careers Service has moved to online delivery, with services for students and graduates being delivered by email, Skype and phone: http:\/\/www.careers.manchester.ac.uk\/aboutus\/news\/<\/a><\/p>\nCONCLUSION<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\nWe are well aware that we cannot remove fully the anxiety that some of you may be feeling at this time.\u00a0 We hope that this guidance will provide you with some reassurance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Of course, things are changing quickly at the moment.\u00a0 We may find ourselves in a position where we have to adapt our plans further (if, for example, the rate of infection in the university community is higher than we are anticipating).\u00a0 At this point, we believe that our plans will allow most students to successfully progress to the next year of their studies or to complete their degree.\u00a0 Of course, if these arrangements change in any way, we will let you know as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
Once again, thank you for your patience during these difficult and challenging times.\u00a0 We wish you the best for the upcoming assessments and that you, your families and friends stay safe and well.<\/p>\n
Best wishes,<\/p>\n
Dr Chris Godden –\u00a0Director of Teaching and Learning, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures<\/p>\n
Professor Alessandro Schiesaro –\u00a0Head of School, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures<\/p>\n
Professor Fiona Smyth – Deputy Dean and Vice Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students, Faculty of Humanities<\/p>\n
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The \u2018no disadvantage\u2019 policy is intended to act as a safety net for students.\u00a0 It allows you to complete your assessments confident that the award or grades that you receive this semester will reflect your academic attainment under normal circumstances.<\/p>\n
- \n
- So long as you achieve a pass mark, we will ensure that the final mark awarded in each course unit\/module taken or examined during the second semester is the same as, or higher than, a \u2018baseline mark\u2019 calculated from completed modules.<\/li>\n
- The no disadvantage policy applies to all undergraduate and taught postgraduate summative assessments completed during semester 2 including coursework and open book exams (or alternative assessments).\u00a0\u00a0 This means that it applies to all assignments that have been completed since 27\u00a0January 2020.\u00a0 Summative assessments are those assessments where the grade you are awarded contributes to your end of course unit\/module mark.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- The policy also applies to undergraduate and postgraduate taught dissertations\/projects that are due to be submitted for the first time during the current academic year.\u00a0 The policy will also apply to students who are given extensions or where the due date for submission (e.g. PGT dissertations) is later than 20\u00a0September 2020 but where the majority of the work was expected to be undertaken before 20\u00a0September 2020.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- The policy will not apply to students who are (re)submitting a dissertation from a previous academic year (e.g. with corrections or an extension).\u00a0 If you are in this category, and you feel that you have been impacted by Covid-19, then you should submit a mitigating circumstances application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What does it mean for you? <\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
- \n
- If the mark you are awarded for a completed course unit or module this semester is a pass mark but is a lower mark than your \u2018baseline\u2019 mark, your mark will be adjusted upwards to the baseline mark.\u00a0 So, for example, if your final mark on a semester 2 module is 63% but your baseline is 67%, the mark you will be awarded will be 67%.<\/li>\n
- If the mark for a course unit or module is higher than the baseline mark, then you will be awarded the higher mark.\u00a0 In this case, if the mark you were awarded on a semester 2 module was 72%, but your baseline was 65%, you mark would remain at 72%.<\/li>\n
- This policy will be applied to the final marks achieved in a course unit\/module and not to each individual assessment within a course unit\/module.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
- It is important to note that if you fail a module, then the fail mark will not be adjusted to the baseline because you have not achieved the intended learning outcomes.\u00a0 You will still be entitled to the normal resit opportunities for your level of study.<\/li>\n
- The \u2018no disadvantage\u2019 policy will not be applied to first year formative assessments.\u00a0 If you are in first year, you will progress at the end of this academic year into year two.\u00a0 The marks awarded for the formative assessment will not appear on your transcript.\u00a0 These formative assessments are intended to help you to gauge your progress during the first year and it would not be helpful to you to simply award the baseline mark.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How will we calculate the baseline mark? <\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
We are currently modelling different approaches for calculating the \u2018baseline mark\u2019 to ensure that our approach is both reliable and robust.\u00a0 In short, the baseline mark will be calculated for each individual student based on the marks that they were awarded on work that was not impacted by Covid-19. We will communicate full details of this calculation after the Easter break.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Please note:<\/p>\n
- \n
- It is important that, where possible, you continue to engage with your studies and assessments.\u00a0 The no disadvantage policy is designed so that your hard work can still improve your marks and contribute to a better degree outcome.<\/li>\n
- At the examination boards at the end of the year where your marks are confirmed in the presence of external examiners your individual marks will be scrutinised to ensure that a fair and robust outcome is the result.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Accreditation<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
There are some programmes that are professionally accredited courses or, in other ways, \u2018non-standard\u2019.\u00a0 In these cases aspects of the policy may have to be adapted to meet the professional requirements of the programme.\u00a0 Your programme teams will be in touch in due course to explain the arrangements being put in place on your programmes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Will my degree be \u2018worth the same\u2019 with the changes that are taking place? <\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
In short, the answer is yes.\u00a0 We will be assessing the same intended learning outcomes as we would be assessing if you were having an exam or assessment on campus.\u00a0 We have been very careful to ensure that all our qualifications stand up to scrutiny in an unusual year, including by employers and accrediting bodies.\u00a0 Our approach is consistent with approaches being taken at other Russell Group Universities.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mitigating Circumstances<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
The \u2018no disadvantage\u2019 policy has been designed to acknowledge the potential disadvantage that many of our students are currently facing and the additional stress that may have been caused during the assessment period.\u00a0 If you feel that you have been significantly impacted by the current situation in ways beyond those addressed by the \u2018no disadvantage\u2019 policy, then you can still submit a self-certification (for illness lasting 7 days or less) or mitigating circumstances application in the usual way.<\/p>\n
IT Support<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
We know from feedback that some students have found it difficult to access online learning materials.\u00a0 If you need support and to ensure we can prioritise appropriately, the university has introduced a single email address that you can contact for advice and support with engaging and accessing online learning and assessment: helpmegetonline@manchester.ac.uk<\/a>. Alternatively you can also call +44 (0) 161 306 6199 (Monday to Friday during UK Office hours). There is an experienced team waiting to help you.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Financial Support<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
We know that a number of students have started to struggle financially because of a sudden change of circumstances (e.g. through the loss of part time work). The University has widened access to the hardship funds and made it easier to make an application.\u00a0\u00a0 Further details can be found here: http:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/finances\/funding-opportunities\/all\/living-cost-support-fund\/<\/a> or by emailing funding@manchester.ac.uk<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Office Hours, Academic Advising and Student Support<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
Whilst the Manchester campus may be closed, the university is very much open and carrying on with teaching, assessment and student support.\u00a0 Do continue take advantage of Office Hours, Academic Advising and Student Support activities that are being delivered remotely online for the rest of the academic year.\u00a0 Even if you have never used them before, you may find talking to your academic advisor, programme team or professional services colleagues useful at this point as the last few weeks have been difficult for us all.<\/p>\n
What services are available? <\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
The Student Support webpage is the single point of truth during this period. You can visit this page for the latest information and advice, including wellbeing resources and details of how to contact support services: http:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n
Health and Wellbeing Support<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
- \n
- Counselling and Mental Health Service: http:\/\/www.counsellingservice.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n
- Disability and Advisory Support Service\/UMAC: http:\/\/www.dso.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n
- Occupational Health: http:\/\/www.occhealth.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n
- Big White Wall (free online mental health and wellbeing support): http:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/taking-care\/big-white-wall\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Study Skills Support<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
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- Library support – The Library Chat facility can be accessed by clicking the yellow button on the right-hand side of the Library homepage: https:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/help-and-support\/<\/a><\/li>\n
- My Learning Essentials: https:\/\/www.library.manchester.ac.uk\/using-the-library\/students\/training-and-skills-support\/my-learning-essentials\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Student Services Centre<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
The Student Services Centre is remotely delivering all non-School based administrative processes: http:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/student-services\/<\/a><\/p>\n
Careers Service<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
The Careers Service has moved to online delivery, with services for students and graduates being delivered by email, Skype and phone: http:\/\/www.careers.manchester.ac.uk\/aboutus\/news\/<\/a><\/p>\n
CONCLUSION<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
We are well aware that we cannot remove fully the anxiety that some of you may be feeling at this time.\u00a0 We hope that this guidance will provide you with some reassurance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Of course, things are changing quickly at the moment.\u00a0 We may find ourselves in a position where we have to adapt our plans further (if, for example, the rate of infection in the university community is higher than we are anticipating).\u00a0 At this point, we believe that our plans will allow most students to successfully progress to the next year of their studies or to complete their degree.\u00a0 Of course, if these arrangements change in any way, we will let you know as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
Once again, thank you for your patience during these difficult and challenging times.\u00a0 We wish you the best for the upcoming assessments and that you, your families and friends stay safe and well.<\/p>\n
Best wishes,<\/p>\n
Dr Chris Godden –\u00a0Director of Teaching and Learning, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures<\/p>\n
Professor Alessandro Schiesaro –\u00a0Head of School, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures<\/p>\n
Professor Fiona Smyth – Deputy Dean and Vice Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students, Faculty of Humanities<\/p>\n
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