Student Support Teams

The Student

Details of the core purpose and main responsibilities of The Student.

The roles are set out in terms of the Core Purpose (which will be carried out by everyone in this role) and Main Responsibilities (with flexibility to accommodate local contexts and/or pedagogical requirements). 

Core Purpose

The 'core purposes' of a Student are to:

  • reflect on their academic progress
  • record their reflections on how their learning contributes to their longer-term aspirations
  • engage as a member of a community of learners.

Main responsibilities

The 'main responsibilities' of a Student are to:

  • attend and participate actively in meetings with their Student Adviser
  • inform their Student Adviser and/or Student Support Team promptly of any relevant change in their circumstances and of any problems affecting their studies to enable effective support to be offered
  • keep a record of activities and reflections on their progress, performance and longer-term aspirations associated with these activities
  • take due account of advice or information given.