1. Welcome to your Programmme
Michelle Aitken Amanda Harrington

2. Your Induction Welcome Loughborough Who’s Who Learning AND teaching
Getting Connected
Finding
Information
Studying with Us

3. Welcome to Loughborough

4. A Top-10 University Top-10 UK University
4th in The Guardian University Guide 2020
5th The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020
8th The Complete University Guide 2020
Top-10 in every national league table in
Top-10 UK Business School
The Guardian University Guide, 2020
4th for Business, Management and Marketing
The Complete University Guide, 2020
4th for Business & Management
The Times & Sunday Times, 2019
5th for Business Studies

5. An Outstanding Experience
UK’s Best Student Experience (THE, 2018) - only University to have been voted England’s Best Student Experience for six consecutive years
University of the Year (The Times/Sunday Times 2019) - only university in the history of the guide to take the University of the Year title twice
Rated ‘Gold’ in Teaching Excellence Framework 2017
Triple-accredited business school
Quality of education - from teaching and research to student support and facilities

6. Who’s Who

7. Your Programme Team Michelle Aitken, Programme Director BSA
Amanda Harrington, Programme Director, OPEN,
responsible for Academic direction of the programme; management of the programme and lecturers; pastoral care of students
Collina Angus, Programme Administrator
first point of contact for administrative matters; responsible for ensuring that systems work smoothly 9

8. Other Support Mechanisms
Personal Academic Mentor for general academic guidance and support
Module Lecturers for module-specific guidance during and after taught sessions
Counselling and Disabilities Service (CDS) for any Learning disabilities / difficulties. (Several adults only realise later in life that they are dyslexic – extra support is available for this.)
…. please ask for help if you need it 10

9. Who Do I Contact for Help and Advice?
Specific academic problems
Relevant Module Lecturer
General academic problems/advice
Personal Academic Tutor / Programme Director
Personal problems
Personal Academic Tutor
Timetable Issues
Programme Administrator
Unless otherwise shown, all staff are based in the Sir Richard Morris building. Academic staff are best contacted by . All addresses and contact numbers can be found on the school website,

10. Administrative Team
For all general administrative enquiries relating to your programme 12

11. Learning and Teaching at Loughborough

12. Learning and Teaching Programme Structure Qualifications
Learning Methods
Attendance
NOTE TO PD: The pre-arrival portal resources explained the above points but just reiterate the following:
Programme Structure
Programme structure and content is explained in the Programme Specification. This outlines the specific requirements of the programmes and the modules that form the programme. The specification also details the number of credits you need to accumulate in order to achieve your qualification.
Module Specifications outline the detail of the modules and provide
• Module details, setting out the basic facts about the module; • A summary of content, including Aims and Objectives for that subject; • How the teaching will be organised; • How the subject will be assessed;
Qualifications
The postgraduate qualifications at Loughborough offer three qualifications
Certificate (PGCert) – students to undertake 60 credits of modules
Diploma (PGDip) – students to undertake 120 credits of modules
Masters (MSc) – students to undertake 180 credits of modules
Full requirements for each qualification are outlined in Programme Specification
Teaching Methods
The style of teaching you receive will vary from module to module but in general, the modules will be highly participative using a variety of teaching methods including short lectures, individual and group exercises, role play and videos to reinforce learning points.
You will be encouraged to contribute to class discussions, and to share your personal experiences and concerns with fellow students. You will also be encouraged to consider situations in your own work environment and will be given guidance on reaching  practical solutions.
Attendance
Attendance is compulsory for all taught sessions
Joining instructions usually available 3 weeks before module launch on Learn) 14

13. Self-directed learning and reflection
Learning Methods
Methods
Lectures
Discussions
Group work
Guided study
Selected reading
Self-directed learning and reflection 15

14. Programme Outline 16

15. Programme Outline 17

16. Programme Dates
… as on your handout Dates for the next academic year will be later in the year. 18

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18. What are your hopes about this programme?
What are your fears or concerns?
15 minutes discussion at your tables
Capture thoughts on a flip chart and feed back to the rest of the group
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ACTVITY:
After the groups’ presentations, pick up on key themes.
Identify where in this module particular hopes/concerns will be tackled.
Let the group know that the flipcharts will stay up during the module – and will be returned to in the final session to see if there are still unaddressed concerns.
You might expect to see some of the following as concerns:
Balancing work, home and study - time out of the work, evenings and weekends dedicated to study
Major changes in circumstances
Support from organisation
Support from family & friends
Must start assignments immediately
Thinking time is study time!
Recording Ideas 20

19. Nobody achieves an MSc solo!
Strategic Leadership is about collaboration.
As a group, you are important resources to each other.
As individuals, you need to promote your skills, show your trustworthiness and priorities.
What do you want to know about each other?
Leadership is about collaboration.
Get students to volunteer ideas about the ways that they might be important resources to each other, e.g.
Recommendations for reading
Career inspiration
Networking
Feedback
Ideas for assignments
Asking for feedback on your writing
Friends
Sharing challenges
Social time
Resource for work problems
Business / help with contracts
Flipchart the group’s ideas about what they want to know about each other.
Remind students that every opportunity to contribute in a group presents an opportunity to make a connection with other people.

20. Getting Connected

21. Wi-Fi
If you have registered you can join the network at: If you have not completed the student registration process you can use the Open Access Wi-Fi system. Code: 1320

22. Your University IT Credentials
University IT Credentials are automatically generated as part of registration the registration process
Credential format
What is it used for?
Single Sign-on Username & Password
This will provide you with access to almost all services. It consists of your department/school codes and your own initials (and maybe a number): e.g. bsfms1
Address 
This will be in this format:  When you enter this, you will be asked for your single sign-on credentials (outlined above)
Student ID Number
Is your B Number; e.g. B You will need this when anyone requests your student details.

23. …. IT Credentials (cont.)
These credentials will provide you with access to a range of University services Change your password at: Select “Enrol into SSPRM” If you lose any of these details, please contact the IT Service Desk on

24. Student Email ….@lboro.ac.uk
Your Loughborough Account – is our official means of communicating with you. We don’t use your work or personal .
Monitor your lboro – it’s your responsibility to check your regularly
To access your account – use the link on the University Home page or the Welcome page of the Executive Education Student Portal

25. Who E-mails You …. Executive Education Team Wider University
Programme Administrator
Executive Education Central Administration
Your Programme Director
Also, you may have s from:
Academic registry
Library
Other departments
Not all s will be relevant to you. But please DO check your inbox.
Please speak to your Programme Administrator if you have any queries about s you may receive from non “Exec-Ed” staff

26. Information

27. Finding your way round the Student Portal
You can access the Student Portal: On
Via the main Learn page. And search for ‘Student Portal’. Select ‘Executive Education Registered Students Portal’
Groupwork
Each of four groups has been assigned one aspect of the Student Portal to examine; and you have a handout with a list of questions / topics to address.
Explore the Student Portal.
Discuss the questions/topics.
Prepare a 3-5 minute presentation for the rest of the group.
Hand out to each group their respective questions. If you do not have access to the Word documents, paste each set of the following questions onto separate sheets of paper and photocopy.
1. VPN and IT links
On the lboro.ac.uk website, google ‘vpn’. Access the information for students: how to download and the FAQs.
Read, discuss, make sure you understand the details.
Most importantly: if you are connected using the VPN (Cisco), you will be able to access journal articles through Google Scholar and other search engines, without having to use your Athens password every time.
Once you are on the lboro.ac.uk website, search for ‘eduroam’, select the page for IT Services: Students. Skim.
For your presentation:
Explain what the VPN is, what it allows you to do.
Show the other students how to access and download the VPN app
Explain the possible difficulties, e.g. company firewalls.
Explain eduroam.
2. Student handbook
Find the handbook and browse.
Agree in your group three topics within the handbook to include in your presentation. Don’t cover assessment and re-assessment: another group will do this.
Find at least one useful tip or idea from the Student Handbook about each of your chosen three topics.
Explain where the student handbook can be found.
Do not read out all the contents – but do give an idea of some of them.
Present in more detail your chosen three topics
3. Learn
From the Student Portal, access ‘My modules’. Note that you can access this page direct on
Browse.
Go onto the Learn page for this module, BSPA10 ‘Personal Values and Effectiveness’.
Identify links on the page that you think are useful.
Explain what the Learn page is. (There is a separate Learn page for each module.)
Give some examples of the information you have found.
Assessment and re-assessment
Go to the Student Portal.
Access the ‘What if..’ tab.
Find out details about extensions, reassessment and mitigating circumstances.
Explain what is covered in the ‘What if…’ section
Specifically, explain what students should do if they
Have problems uploading their assignment
Want an extension
Have been ill, had family problems or other mitigating circumstances.

28. Where to go for Information

29. Student Portal
The Executive Education Portal contains lots of useful information such as Teaching & Assessment Info, FAQs, Programme Info and Support for Students including General Information.
If you can’t find the answer to your query on the portal, you can get in touch with the Executive Education Admin team who will be able to help you further.

30. Handbooks
Full Executive Programmes Handbook Online on the Executive Education Student Portal
This covers a mixture of background, useful and essential information. Look through it and then use it as a reference document throughout the year.
Programme Guides are also available on the Portal
This provides more detail about your programme structure and content

31. My Lboro App

32. My Lboro Summarised Digital guide to Loughborough University Access:
Your Personal Timetable
Key Dates
Staff Directory
Library information and more
Check in to your timetabled sessions on your Digital Register
Download the app from

34. IT Clinic – Getting you Connected
Tomorrow lunchtime – Burleigh Court
Other lunchtimes – Library
The IT Clinic is open at the library:
Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
And you can phone the helpline on:

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36. Assessment and Reassessment

37. Case Study Assignments
Assessment Methods
Methods
Reports
Essays
In-Class Tests
Presentations
Case Study Assignments
Exams 40

38. What we assess Understanding of the key points covered in the module
Practical application of this knowledge
Practice of relevant skills or techniques
Evidence of applied wider reading
Personal insight of what you have gained
Clarity and organisation of report and evidence
Suitability of recommendations for the situation
Viability and cost effectiveness
Benefit to your organisation as a whole
Innovations or additional ideas that were not covered in the module 41

39. …. above all we are looking for
Critical analysis based on research
A strong reasoned argument
Clear and concise presentation 42

40. Guidelines for Length of Work
Noted on each module specification but in general:- 100% Coursework for 15 credit modules* - 5-6,000 words (+/- 10%, excluding appendices) *several 15 credit modules include assessments during taught module which may reduce the assignment length

41. Assessment Gradings
Assignments are graded according to a marking scheme
50% = Pass
60% = Merit
70% = Distinction
For the MSc, you are allowed a maximum of 30 credits (i.e. 1-2 modules) at 40%.
For a merit or distinction in your programme you must achieve a minimum of 50% in all your modules

42. Passing You only get two chances to pass
There is no chance to improve marks so if you scrape a pass, that’s it!
Best advice – to pass everything first time!

43. Assessment Submission
Deadline Dates are on the coursework brief and on LEARN
Submit on LEARN by 11.59pm on the deadline date
Pre-submission academic support – contact module tutors
Tell us before the deadline if you anticipate any difficulties in meeting your deadline or if you experience any personal circumstances which might have affected your studies
Extensions for 48 hours only – request use the online form available on LEARN

44. Assessment Marking and Feedback
Marking process – first and second marking and external verification
Results release dates – on LEARN and usually 6 weeks after submission date
Assignment feedback – on LEARN:
Individual feedback
Generic feedback
Post-submission academic support – contact module tutors

45. Reassessment – do you remember?
When might a student need to re-submit? How many re-submissions are allowed for any one module, if a student receives less than 50%? What fee is payable?
Reassessment – one further opportunity to re-submit in the event of a fail
Reassessment registration – fee payable for resubmission

46. Assessment for Module 1 as an Example
Edit this slide as appropriate for the programme and delete this label
Element
Percentage
Deadline
Critical essay on application of theory to practice
25%
21st Nov 2018
Leadership Development Plan
16th Jan 2019
Star Reviews
9th Jun 2019
Poster Presentation
7th Jun 2019
NOTE TO PDs: Add assessment details for the first module - see above example. Explain what is required, what we assess etc. Should be discussed again before the leave at the end of the module/induction.

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48. Studying with Us

49. Key Issues
Balancing work, home and study - time out of the work, evenings and weekends dedicated to study
Major changes in circumstances
Support from organisation
Support from family & friends
Must start assignments immediately
Thinking time is study time!
Recording Ideas 52

50. Actual Experience Hard work and dedication, but work based!
Challenging but rewarding
Time and commitment
If you are here, the programmes are within your capabilities
Get familiar with the process
Hunger for knowledge
Will change the way you think
On completion ……….. at a loss (but happy!) 53

51. Remember to ….
Discuss programme & personal objectives in a learning agreement with manager
Debrief Manager
Provide copies of course work or summaries
Identify benefits – especially if £
Discuss with manager each module prior to attending
Practice reflective learning by setting goals and tracking your progress 54

52. Possible Problems Late coursework Illness (attendance)
Don’t – you will receive a mark of zero!
Illness (attendance)
Inform your Programme Administrator
Illness (coursework)
If we know beforehand, there may be an extension of deadline (talk to Programme Administrator)
Otherwise complete a Mitigating Circumstances claim online: 55

53. Many unacceptable ‘reasons’
Back up your work on your Lboro OneDrive!!

54. Mitigating Circumstances
Examination Boards have some latitude to make allowances in event of valid claim and evidence of impairment. Examples of Valid Claims: mental or physical health has been an issue and has affected your performance; cases of immediate family bereavement Invalid Claims: Computer failure, not backing up files, a group member being ill, forgetting the submission date, preparing for the wrong subject If in doubt put in a claim with evidence and let the Exam Board rule 57

55. Data Storage – One Drive
Your Loughborough Office 365 account provides you with cloud storage via OneDrive for Business
1TB storage capacity
Automatic syncing and backing up of files
Quick and easy recovery of deleted files
Streamlined accessibility from any device anywhere
Ability to share and edit documents alongside others
Find out more at

56. Feedback Mechanisms Routine Academic Problems At module level
At end of programme
Academic Problems
See Module Lecturer first
Talk to Personal Academic Tutor, then Programme Director if necessary
Staff/Student Liaison Committee via Course Reps 59

57. Working with us to improve your (and others’) learning experience: Programme Review and Update Cycle

58. Student Representatives
Programme Representatives – Two of you
Liaise with your student group and staff on academic matters.
Represent your colleagues at Staff-Student Liaison Committee meetings (3 per year).
Interested?
Nomination Process
Friday lunchtime – agreement of reps 62

59. How to access Module Feedback
Either
myLboro app
Learn
Click on the ‘Module Feedback’ tile on the myLboro app.
Select ‘student’ from the drop down and enter your credentials on the next page
On your ‘My Modules’ page on Learn, there is a ‘Module Feedback’ block on the right handside.
Any open surveys will appear for you here. Click on the relevant module in this list.
Select ‘student’ from the drop down and enter your credentials on the next page. Or

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61. Slides for you to return to: Most of this will have been covered today

62. Stay Connected
Attendance – all taught modules are compulsory (joining instructions usually available 3 weeks before module launch) –tell us if you have any difficulties with attendance
Your Contact Details – keep your Programme Administrator informed of any changes and update University records via student self-service portal
Keeping in Touch – keep us informed of your progress and any changing circumstances 67

63. Review Important Programme Documents
Executive Masters Handbook
Programme Specification
Accessible online via the Student Portal
Also review the Module Specifications for all your modules for this year.

64. Locate Important Assessment Guidance
Coursework Code of Practice
Marking Schemes
Reassessment Guidance
Extension Request Guidance
Mitigating Circumstances Guidance – how to tell us about extenuating circumstances affecting your assessment
All accessible online via the Student Portal

65. Counselling and Disability Support
The Counselling and Disability Service provides support, advice and guidance to students with any difficulty which is having a disabling impact on their studies. This might include: specific learning differences (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia). physical disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, medical conditions. It also provides support for mental health difficulties such as: depression, stress and anxiety, low motivation, loss of self-esteem or confidence, avoidance and isolation, constant worrying, sleep problems, unhealthy eating patterns. See

66. Library and Academic Skills Support
The Library offers a range of additional study skills, online resources and/or courses to support you whilst you are at University on topics such as: Efficient reading and note taking Essay writing Referencing Minimizing stress Information literacy Revision and exam skills See

67. Set-up your Off-Campus Access …. VPN Remote Working
Access University facilities and services from off-campus (worldwide) by using the VPN Client. The client is available at: The system will provide access to many services which are not available to users when off-campus, either for privacy or security reasons.

68. Useful URLs
Student IT Webpages – Everything a Student needs to know about IT User Accounts (Library Databases) ID Free and Specialist Software

69. IT Help after induction
Help and Support IT Services – PC Clinic – based in the main floor of the library