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September 2011 Intake Course Induction Teng Kwok Kheong

September 2011 Intake Course Induction Teng Kwok Kheong FCIOB FBEng FSIB FHKICE PCEng CMILT MBIFM Singapore Representative Fellow of Heriot Watt University. Denotation of Class. FM 23 CM 25 REM 19 QS 20 MSc

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September 2011 Intake Course Induction Teng Kwok Kheong

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  1. September 2011 Intake Course Induction Teng Kwok Kheong FCIOB FBEng FSIB FHKICE PCEng CMILT MBIFM Singapore Representative Fellow of Heriot Watt University

  2. Denotation of Class FM 23 CM 25 REM 19 QS 20 MSc (Please quote your class , full name and registration number when an enquiry is made).

  3. Timetable for the day • Very Brief on the University • Brief Introduction of New Students • Briefing of the School, • CPE guidelines ( www.cpe.gov.sg) • Briefing on Procedures, Instruction etc on the Course • Questions and Answers

  4. Heriot-Watt– the name Commemorating two champions of commerce, education and technology George Heriot, financier to King James VI and benefactorof education in Edinburgh (1563 - 1623) James Watt, the great 18th-Century Scottish engineer and pioneer of steam power

  5. 8th Oldest Higher Education Institution in UK. • Origins dated back to 1821 through the School of Arts of Edinburgh • Obtained Royal Charter in 1966 • The name Heriot-Watt, commemorates George Heriot, the renowned 16th century jeweller and financier to James VI (and James I of England) and James Watt, the great 18th century inventor and engineer.

  6. A distinctive university:1. Research • World class research • A long and successful track record in knowledge transfer

  7. Innovative research for business andindustry Results of 2008 Research Assessment Top two categories are 4-star - World Leading 3-star - Internationally Excellent 50% of our research was assessed as in these top categories. 87% of our research was rated as of international quality

  8. Innovative research for business andindustry Subjects assessed as having more than half of their research activities “World Leading” or “Internationally Excellent”, include: Chemistry Physics Pure & Applied Mathematics Computer Science Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Petroleum Engineering Civil Engineering Built Environment Town & Country Planning Art & Design Maxwell Institute: mathematics collaboration with Edinburgh Univ. – ranked 3rd in UK General & Petroleum Engineering research – ranked 6th in UK

  9. The Heriot-Watt University Research Park • 1971 – first University science park in Europe • Now – more than 2,000 graduate jobs • Combined turnover in excess of £70 million • 62 acre site with room for expansion Aerial picture of campus and research park

  10. A distinctive university:2. Teaching • Unique courses, for example: George Davies Centre for Fashion Retailing,MSc in Logistics, Actuarial Mathematics, Brewing and Distilling, Housing Studies (South East Asia). • Major contribution to the supply of science and engineering graduates in Scotland: Heriot-Watt is Scotland’s top producer of graduates in: Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering & Technology, - 13% of totalBuilt Environment

  11. Student statistics - Scotland • 7,000 students on-campus in Scotland • 1,100 postgraduate taught students • 400 postgraduate research students • 5,500 undergraduate students • A pioneer in distance and distributed learning • At Higher Education level, including postgraduate degrees • And through initiatives such as SCHOLAR: 60,000 students studying Heriot-Watt SCHOLAR programmes in 400 Scottish high schools

  12. A distinctive university:3. International Scotland’s most international University and the only Scottish University with global presence • 33% of students on-campus in Scotland are from outside the UK • Extensive network of external programmesin 150 countries world-wide

  13. Student Statistics - global • 19,500 registered students in total • 7,000 students on campus in Scotland • 12,500 on international (transnational) programmes,including Heriot-Watt Dubai Campus - independent learners • students studying at Approved Learning Partners • Joint programmes

  14. University mission A RESEARCH-LED TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY • Providing high quality education and training for modern professional employment • Meeting the needs and aspirations of students and helping them realise their potential • Delivering world-class innovative research relevant to the needs of business and industry • Exploiting knowledge transfer and commercial opportunities for economic and social benefit

  15. The Edinburgh campus

  16. Heriot-Watt University – where we are Orkney Campus Scotland Scottish Borders Campus + Dubai Campus

  17. University’s four locations Main Edinburgh Campus6,787 students1.5km square parkland site Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels, 620 students Dubai Campus1,000 students Orkney Campus, Stromness (50)

  18. A modern setting for a mature institution

  19. Total Student Profile (2000/01) On-campus undergraduate 32% Distance Learning 62% On-Campus postgraduate 6% TOTAL 15,200

  20. All campus-based students (2000/01) Overseas 13% Scotland 56% EU 9% Other UK 22%

  21. International Dimension • Heriot-Watt has over 75 years experience of receiving international students • We have students from more than 70 countries with more than 9,500 international graduates. • International students represent between 15 and 20% of our student population. • First Singaporean building graduate in 1967. • Singapore Graduates through Trent Global-1123

  22. Heriot-Watt UniversityCampuses Map of the world with Campuses and ASCs 3 in UK

  23. Heriot-Watt UniversityApproved Learning Partners Map of the world with Campuses and ASCs 13 in UK

  24. Heriot-Watt Business Partners • Heriot Watt has business partners to deliver administrative, financial and other services. • Trent Global College of Technology is an Approved Support Centre for Singapore. • Interactive University • Eikon • EBS Americas • Arab International Education

  25. Support Services Board Research Co-ordination Board Learning & Teaching Board Quality Enhancement & Standards Committee Postgraduate Studies Committee Undergraduate Studies Committee Others Heriot-Watt structure Court Management Senate Schools and Support Units

  26. Heriot-Watt structure • Senate • Approves courses • Makes awards • Assures quality • Senior Management • Secretary (signs contracts) • Deputy Principal (approves Quality) • Director of Communications (approve marketing) • Admin • Registrar • Director of student services • Recruitment and Admissions • School • Nominated school contact

  27. Heriot-Watt Programmes • MBA • Management Programme • Built Environment • Petroleum Engineering • IT • Urban studies • Food Science • Energy Engineering

  28. UK Code of Practice • Heriot-Watt MUST take full responsibility for • Academic standards • Programme quality • Student experience • No matter where the student is studying

  29. Heriot-Watt ethics and values • Heriot-Watt University WILL • Maintain the reputation of all awards and ensure comparability across all modes of study • Ensure that all students accepted have a reasonable chance of success • NOT discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, disability

  30. Academic Partner responsibilities • Heriot-Watt • Set curriculum • Prepare course materials • Matriculate students • Assess student works • Provide feedbacks • Make awards • Academic Partner • Recruit applicants • Tutor students • Support students • Provide context • Provide feedback

  31. Academic standards • All exams outside the Scottish campuses are held in an independent location (International Centre of Examinations) • All invigilations (including on-campus) is by independent people • All student assessments that contribute to a final grade are marked by HWU staff .

  32. Learning and Teaching Strategy • Sustainable growth • Enhance learning and teaching • Student learning experience • Employability

  33. Student learning experience • Develop processes to allow students from around the world to share experience Vision (VLE) • Student exchange • Balance between international and Scottish experience

  34. Employability • Ensure that all courses help all students to develop professional careers • Cross cultural skills • Links to international Alumni

  35. UK national framework An undergraduate year of study has 1200 hours of student effort (30 weeks at 40 hours per week) A postgraduate year of study has 1800 hours of student effort (45 weeks at 40 hours per week)

  36. Programme quality : admissions To ensure consistency of applications and to ensure that all students have a fair chance Heriot-Watt has the final decision in determining who can be matriculated as a student Heriot-Watt will work with partners to ensure that we understand local student needs and qualifications

  37. Trent Global College • A Private School registered with CPE (Council of Private Education), under the Private Education Act. • Registration number: 200400538K • Validity Date: 8/7/2011 to 7/7/2015 • School website: www.trentglobal.edu.sg • HWU: Largest ALP ( in terms of student number) of HWU since 2009. • HWU 2010: The performance of the students studying at Trent Global continues to be of high standard.

  38. Mission, Values, Facilities( ISO 9001, ERF, )

  39. Managers

  40. HWU Student HandbookStudent Contract (PEI)

  41. TG Student Handbook

  42. TG Student Handbook • ABOUT TRENT GLOBAL • 1.1 Brief History • 1.2 Our Vision & Mission • 1.3 Our Creed • 1.4 Academic & Examination Board • 1.4.1 Objective • 1.4.2 Frequency of Meetings • 1.4.3 Members • 1.5 Organisational Set-up • 1.6 Important Contacts & Helpline • 1.6.1 Helpline • 1.6.2 Health & Safety

  43. TG Student Handbook • ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION 8 • 3.1 Withdrawal • 3.2 Deferment • 3.3 Transfer • 3.4 Progression & Assessment • 3.5 Award of Degree • 3.6 Examination Process & Re-assessment • 3.7 Medical Certificates

  44. TG Student Handbook • STUDENT MATTERS 12 • 5.1 Fee Protection Scheme • 5.2 Medical Insurance • 5.3 Refund Policy & Procedure • 5.3.1 Notification and Arrangement • 5.3.2 Withdrawal for Cause • 5.3.3 Refunds for Withdrawal for Cause • 5.3.4 Refunds for Withdrawal without Cause • 5.3.5 Non-refundable Fees • 5.3.6 Cooling-Off Period • 5.3.7 Refund Procedure • 5.3.8 Dispute Resolution Procedure

  45. TG Student Handbook • 5.4 Student Privacy Policy • 5.5 Student’s Pass Requirements • 5.5.1 ICA Rules & Regulations • 5.5.2 Attendance requirement • 5.6 Student Support Services • 5.6.1 Academic Support • 5.6.2 Student Services & Counselling • 5.7 Email Communication

  46. TG Student Handbook • 5.8 Absenteeism • 5.9 Student Complaint Procedure • 5.10 Student Feedback • 5.11 Home Leave Application • 5.12 Official Letter • 5.13 Health & Safety Policy Statement • 5.14 Change of Personal Particulars

  47. Fees Protection Scheme (HSBC Escrow and HSBC Insurance)Payment information(Equal Installments)

  48. The new Private Education Act — 21 Dec 2009 • All students must sign a standard contract • All fees are protected—HSBC Insurance, $20 per term for BSc and $50 for MSc. • All students are covered under the Industrial Wide Coverage Fees Protection (premium by Trent Global) • Students Contract & Student Handbook are available at PEI Act ( www.trentglobal.edu.sg).

  49. Miscellaneous Fees (as per your student contract) • Registration fees: $250—upon registration • Fees protection scheme : $20 or $50 per term • Exam and course notes: included • Re-exam per module: ( 2nd attempt): $75 • Repeat per module ( 3rd attempt): $1,500 • Re-issue of student card, Vision password: $30 • Transfer: $375. • Deferment of study: $100 per term. • Deferment of Exam: $30 per module. • Late payment of course fees: 2% per month • Late submission of coursework: $35.  

  50. Registration documents • Enrolment Form: Which includes Registration Numbers — used in all exams and queries • Vision Access • Student Cards

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