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The Part Time Handbook details what Part Time students can expect of their Student Union.
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ALL REGISTERED Part Time Students are members of DIT Students’ Union (DITSU). That includes students studying on all part-time / evening programmes.
Once you have a student card and are registered with the college you are a FULL member of the Union. You can vote and have your say in everything that the Students’ Union does. It’s YOUR Union!
Who runs the DIT Students’ Union (DITSU)
DITSU is led by the President and two Vice Presidents along with team of part-time elected officers, all of these officers are elected by the student body annually. The Union also has a team of full-time professional staff. Officers and staff are here to provide you with a wide range of services.
We recognise that normal office hours are not sufficient to meet the needs of all our Part Time members, and consequently we have organised later opening in various DIT sites until 8.30pm on one / two evenings per week to answer any questions/queries that you have. Pop down to us on your break or you can email us on [email protected]
Value For Money
DIT Students’ Union is aware that its Part Time members pay hefty fees to attend college. Unfortunately, these fees can increase from year to year and while your Students’ Union cannot prevent these price hikes, we are keen to ensure that any fee increases are reason-able and fair. If you feel that any fee increases are unreasonable or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] Access to all special offers for students made available through the Students’ Union
DIT Students’ Union / Part Time Student Guide 2009
PART TIME?PART OF THE UNION!
Our Services
As a member of the Students’ Union, you are entitled to a range of services including representation on an individual or class basis within DIT. If there’s a problem with any aspect of your course we offer advice on how to get the matter resolved or represent you/the class to the appropriate level in DIT.
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DIT Services & Facilities
As well as access to your Students’ Union, a number of other services are available to you:
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Advice with all exam / assessment issues; exam appeals / rechecks / personal circumstances forms.
Information – the DITSU Grinds File is available if if you think you need additional tuition.
Support on a range of Welfare issues – advice on everything from employment rights, accommodation to financial matters
Students’ Union Shops – for your Student Travel Card and Ticket Master. Currently, we offer cheaper car parking for all students within the City Centre at selected QParks! Use the stamp at the Porters Desk.
DIT Student Societies. With over 80 societies you’re bound to find one you like. Societies provide a unique opportunity to explore a new interest. If you would like to find out more check out www.socs.dit.ie
DIT Careers service: Full time careers service offering C.V. and interview skills and help choosing your next academic step. A comprehensive set of downloadable careers resources – from self awareness to job hunting to CV and interview prepara-tion – is available at: www.dit.ie/careers
DIT Counselling service: Full time professional counsellors available to all registered students of the DIT. To make an appointment please phone (01)4023352 or check www.dit.ie/counselling You can also text for an appointment on 0860820543
DIT Gyms: North side (DIT Bolton Street) and South side (DIT Kevin Street with pool). All registered Part Time students can join for €40 for three months or €95 per annum, which allows access to both gyms, the swimming pool, and all classes. More informa-tion is available at www.ditsports.ie
The DIT Mature Student Office offers resources, tips and handy hints to support you during your time at DIT. Whether you are first or final year, there is a full time staff member available to help you adapt successfully to student life. See: www.dit.ie/student/mature/support 01-4027658 or email [email protected]
DIT Students’ Union / Part Time Student Guide 2009
DIT Students’ Union / Part Time Student Guide 2009
DITSU believes all information to be correct at time of print.
Programme and Lecturing Quality
As fee-paying students all Part Time students are entitled to a quality service from the DIT.There are strict quality assurance procedures in place to ensure the highest academic standards are maintained in all programmes for all students. If you have issues with any aspect of your learning experience (facilities, library services, lecturing standards etc.), we are here to advise you. Email the elected officers (see contacts list at the end of this leaflet) or [email protected] with all details, and the information will be dealt with by the appropriate person.
You could also check out your Programme Document, available in the library. This docu-ment sets out all the module descriptions and assessment methods, weightings, criteria etc in great detail. Any deviations from what is set out in this document is a breach of DIT regulations. If this you think that this has occurred please contact us at [email protected] and we will advise you on how to bring the matter forward.
All lecturers are required to produce Q6A forms to their students at the end of each module. This Q6A form asks for student feedback on all aspects of the module includ-ing content, facilities, handouts, teaching quality. Filling out this form gives students the chance to voice any concerns they have and this is done anonymously. If you haven’t received this form from your lecturers please email us at [email protected] and we will provide you with blank forms.
If you are concerned at any point about the quality of service you are receiving as a student, please let us know so we can advise you or follow the issue up.
Contact Us
We in your Students’ Union recognise the importance of our Part Time student members and are keen to improve our services. If you have any comments or suggestions as to how we might do this please email us at [email protected] or pop a suggestion slip in the box.
Alternatively, drop into your local Students’ Union Office, or chat to one of the staff/officers who will be happy to answer general questions and will refer your query to the right people as necessary.
Martin DunneSU President
[email protected] 603 1213
Dermot JulianSU Vice President(services & trading)[email protected] 603 1076
Tracey FlinterSU Vice President(academic & student affairs)[email protected] 603 1075
