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You are now in the: MERIT room
Option 2: If you have a microphone, raise your hand by pressing the button. You will be entered into a queue. When I am ready to take your questions, I will prompt you to speak.
When prompted, press the button and speak into your microphone. I will respond to your verbal questions.
To move into another room –click on button and select the room that you wish to enter from the dropped down list.(hold down control key on a Mac). Main Room is the reception.
Should you have any further queries, please email me at c.p.pathirage@salford.ac.uk To exit this software go to ‘File > Exit’ (on a PC) or ‘Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing menu’ > Quit’ (on a Mac).
Option 1: I If you do not have a microphone, type a message in the box to the bottom left and press the Enter button on your keyboard.
I will respond to your text questions.
I am Chaminda Pathirage, the Programme Director. The agenda for this session is as follows:
1.I will begin with a 15 minute presentation2.If you have questions as we go along, please either type them in the chat box (Option 1) or raise your hand (Option 2)3.At the end of my presentation I will read through the text questions and answer them; I will also give microphone rights to those who wish to verbally ask questions4.I will start my presentation at 18:30pm, and will repeat it again at 19:05pm.
History
MERIT was launched in January 2004
Professor Mustafa Al-Shawi’Brains behind MERIT
Prof. David Eaton1ST Programme director
MERIT Programme director – January 2005
MERIT team
Miss Sarah RickettsIT support
Rachel LilleyAdmin Support
Vian AhmedProgramme Director
MERIT support and supervisors:Management, Economics Research and IT
Current and Past Intake
Location-Ireland, -Kuwait,- UAE, -Palestine, -Lebanon, -Jordan, -Saudi Arabia-Canada,-USA-Nigeria -Ukraine -Hong Kong- UK
Background
– Industry based / academia or neither
Reasons for leaving
– financial or lack of performance
More of the MERIT community on Blackboard
Admission and Registration
- Entry requirements same as all PhD- But Must have an MSc - Must chose their local advisor in their country of residence
Admissions
Offer letter issued
-Prepares the induction Programme.
Induction
All have 2 weeks induction
-Meet the programme director (overview).
-Meet their local advisors and supervisors on-line.
-Train to use endnote and library resources.
-Receive their timelines.
-Receive a list of required reports.
-Receive Research Methodology Training.
Beyond Registration
Sulaiman Saleh Al-Shuraim
LocationSaudi Arabia
Proposed Research
In spite of existing contributions to resolving this issue I think there is still room for further contributions and improvements especially that the research will be not only library based for all
the previous literature involved but will also involve field work conducted on representative samples of related parties such as developers, contractors, loaners, purchasers, leasers,
lawyers, scholars, engineers, architects, building material
SupervisorPaul Chynoweth
Local AdvisorDr Nabil Moh’d Ali
Abbas
Amira Myra Khattab
LocationUnited Kingdom
Proposed Research
Applying the principles of sustainability to human activities requires close scrutiny of all sectors of economic activity to assess the changes that are necessary to provide for a high
quality of life for future generations. Businesses, in light of their impact on environmental quality and resources, will be scrutinized and evaluated. The sustainability of the corporate
sector is dependent on a fundamental shift in the way resources are managed. This will require a shift from using non-renewable items to utilizing renewable products, from
demonstrating high levels of waste to high levels of reuse and recycling, and from use of products based on lowest first cost to using products based on life-cycle costs and full cost
accounting.
SupervisorDr Vian Ahmed
Local AdvisorBob Von Bernuth
Local Advisor Dr Mohammed-Asem Malak
Supervisor Dr Gerard Wood
Proposed Research The general idea behind the proposed topic is to get the Facilities Management best practices, knowledge, and requirements integrated in the Design and Construction Phases of a facility.Introducing FM (Facilities Management) from day zero, when the concept starts being developed evolving into a detailed design and complete contract documentation then entering into the construction phase through to handing over to the Owner.The abovementioned procedure should be carried out for purposes of optimal construction processes, in addition to reduced operation and maintenance costs, increased efficiency and functionality, and a longer facility lifetime.As a result, the services needed by a particular organization and which are provided through facilities management, will lead to optimal performance.
Location - Lebanon
Habib Bu Jawdeh
MERIT TIMELINE
MERIT CANDIDATE: Sample student: Yr 2
COMMENCE FINISH DURATION COMMENTS
(Months)
INDUCTION 19/01/2004 19/02/2004 1
RESEARCH METHODS 19/02/2004 19/05/2004 3
PROPOSAL 19/05/2004 19/08/2004 3
LITERATURE REVIEW 19/08/2004 19/04/2005 8
RESEARCH Part 1 19/04/2005 19/10/2005 6
RESEARCH Part 2 19/10/2005 19/04/2006 6
TESTING 19/04/2006 19/07/2006 3
WRITE UP 19/07/2006 19/01/2007 6
VIVA 19/01/2007 19/03/2007 2
Stage 1 (Research proposal)
- within 3 months -20 pages-to clearly establish the aim and objectives of the research and the rational behind it.
Stage 2 (Literature Review)-8 month-30 pages.-Contains the preliminary work within the research.
MERIT Reports
Stage 3: Research Package 1 -6 Months-30 pages report.-Include the preliminary works of the research and technical experimentation.Stage 4 : Research Package 2-6 months-30 pages report.Critical evaluation of the findings with respect to the literature
How MERIT works
Stage 5 – Testing.
-3 months.
-Summary of findings.
Stage 6 – Writing up (6 months).
– Viva at Salford.
How MERIT works?!
Monitoring Progress
Date and type of session
Notes on progress made to-date and feedback given
Actions to be taken by next supervision session
Progress report
MERIT PROGRAMME – Monthly Progress and Feedback Sheet
Types of MERIT sessions may include – horizonwimba sessions, meetings, group tutorials, e-mails, phone calls, etc.Students should fill this form out and pass to local advisor to email to the MERIT administrator. These forms will only be accepted if received directly from the local advisor.
Supervisor
Advisor
Student
Communicating the progress reportsProcedure
Student Supervisor
Local Advisor E-mail to
PG administratorProgramme Director
Shared DriveShared Drive
Stages of your research
Learning Agreement
Interim Assessment
Internal Evaluation
Viva
Within the first 3 months
A minimun of 12 monthsAssessment at Salford
12 months after IAAssessment at SalfordAnnual progress report
Self evaluation report
Assessment at Salford
Motivating Students
‘Research Over Coffee’
Delays in registration.
Technology and Culture (supervisors and local advisors).
Technology.
Change of admin.
Students’ background and culture.
Regulations !!
Teething Problems
MERIT Statistics
Intake Registered Left Completed Progressing
2004 7 3 4 0
2005 4 1 3
2006 5 1 0 4
2007 4 4
2008 8 1 0 7
2009 8 0 0 8
2010 2 0 0 2
Total 38 6 7 25
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