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HE Admissions at NULC SPA Communities of Practice 28.2.14 Liz Wyman

HE Admissions at NULC SPA Communities of Practice 28.2.14 Liz Wyman. About Newcastle under Lyme College. Large tertiary college in the West Midlands 3,600 full time students, 800 part time adults 1,400 work based students, 1,250 apprentices Small HE offer – around 400 students. HE Offer.

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HE Admissions at NULC SPA Communities of Practice 28.2.14 Liz Wyman

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  1. HE Admissions at NULCSPA Communities of Practice 28.2.14Liz Wyman

  2. About Newcastle under Lyme College • Large tertiary college in the West Midlands • 3,600 full time students, 800 part time adults • 1,400 work based students, 1,250 apprentices • Small HE offer – around 400 students

  3. HE Offer Lengthy partnership with one university – formerly the SURF partnership Just signed agreement with another university Full time courses – FDs, HNC, HND, Fdn Year Part time courses – FDs and Teacher Training Across a range of subjects. Creative subject specialism. Full time recruit through UCAS, via the university. New partner doesn’t use UCAS with colleges Part time apply either to the university or to college

  4. System nuts and bolts Applications dealt with by college faculties (except Fdn Year) All applicants interviewed – some by telephone Some initially assessed for maths and English In some subjects applicants exclusively from our level 3 Part time applications almost exclusively work based

  5. Issues Neither central nor fully devolved Small staff teams Course leaders stretched across provision Different calendars Small applicant numbers Internal applicants Feedback

  6. Issues (cont) Changes to university systems Communication with university Duplication of paperwork Working with employers Part time applications lack of structure Communication between departments

  7. Thank youYour feedback is welcomedMore information from: enquiries@spa.ac.uk or 01242 544891www.spa.ac.uk

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