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The Frontline: Mission is Possible

The Frontline: Mission is Possible. Ami Kia Solomon Education Liaison Manager. Manisha Dhaliwal Education Liaison Co-ordinator. Darren Durup Education Liaison Assistant. Edgar Pereira Gutierrez Central Recruitment Administrator. Evelina Rodrigues Education Liaison Assistant.

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The Frontline: Mission is Possible

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  1. The Frontline: Mission is Possible Ami Kia Solomon Education Liaison Manager Manisha Dhaliwal Education Liaison Co-ordinator Darren Durup Education Liaison Assistant Edgar Pereira Gutierrez Central Recruitment Administrator Evelina Rodrigues Education Liaison Assistant

  2. This Session Overview of ELU Our Activities Your Materials Our Top Tips Our Support Our Future

  3. Our Team

  4. 40 Senior Event Assistants 34 Event Assistants Our Team 122 Central Recruitment Section Ambassadors inc 22 School of Health and Social Care 11 Senior Ambassadors

  5. Anywhere we are invited – schools, colleges, exhibition centres, parks and libraries Last year we attended 410 events Where do we go?

  6. Host school/college visits on campus Visit schools and colleges in their own institutions Provide workshops and deliver presentations on a range of H.E. related topics and run Next Step Sessions Host update sessions and conferences for school/college staff Attend UCAS Conventions, HE Fairs, Parents and Careers events Co-organise and co-host the Central London UCAS Convention Keep a database of contacts from Schools/Colleges from across the UK Assist at Open Days and during Clearing Activities - what do we do?

  7. We are one of 8 – 350 institutions present UCAS Conventions and HE Fairs Need to have knowledge of the entire university

  8. An Introduction to the University • Student Finance and Budgeting • The Benefits of Higher Education • The UCAS Application Process • Writing a Personal Statement • Student Life • Choosing a Programme and University • How to Succeed at University Interviews • Why Go to an Open Day? • How to Prepare for the HE Convention Generic Presentations

  9. Subject Specific Presentations

  10. Mock Interviews • Money Matters • UCAS Apply Online • My Route into Higher Education • Creating My Personal Statement • Making HE Choices • Creating a Portfolio Workshops

  11. Campus Visits

  12. Parents Evenings

  13. University Guide • Health and Social Care prospectus • Nursing and Midwifery prospectus • Great Stuff • Programme leaflets (where appropriate/available) • iPad • Open Day leaflets (when available) Materials

  14. And we would like… More! PDfprogramme leaftets, USP Programme Area / Department / School / Faculty booklets

  15. Alternative Guide

  16. Be Engaging – use examples they can relate to No totem poles please – be relaxed and approachable Do not patronise or talk down to the young people Top Tips If you need to make a call or send some emails - move away from the stand, go for a walk Do not sit and read, even if it is really quiet Do not oversell a programme or try to convince them to change their minds

  17. Bring cash to purchase lunch or purchase something before hand If you liaise directly with the organiser please copy elu@gre.ac.uk in Arrive early Top Tips If you came to deliver a presentation, and we have a stand, why not join us? Do not pack up early, stay till the end of the event Gauge how long the student has, if they are trying to get away, let them go

  18. Be aware of important deadlines and the open day dates Understand the UCAS process If stuck, ask one of us or direct them to the Enquiry Unit Top Tips

  19. “The Staff and Students from the University of Greenwich helped to make the largest UCAS convention in history run smoothly, perfect! – can we book you now for next year!” (Phil Ross, UCAS ) Any Questions? Contact us: The Education Liaison Unit Elu@gre.ac.uk 0208 331 7720

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