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L & IS Annual Report. Academic Year 2002-2003. L & IS Annual Report 2002/03. Context Introduction New Developments and Services Service Moves and Changes Staff Development Process Management Groups Coming Soon Context for Future Strategic Development Conclusion. Context.
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L & IS Annual Report Academic Year 2002-2003
L & IS Annual Report 2002/03 • Context • Introduction • New Developments and Services • Service Moves and Changes • Staff Development • Process Management Groups • Coming Soon • Context for Future Strategic Development • Conclusion
Context • Continuing move from Teaching to Learning. • Increasing use of e-learning. • Increasing reliance on IT for all aspects of UWIC activity. • Uncertainty due to potential merger.
1. Introduction • L & IS provides a very broad range of services. • The service has a direct impact on the student learning experience. • Significant progress has been made in many areas.
2. New Developments and Services • Llandaff Learning Centre • Visitor Figures. • Issues & Renewals. • Online Library Induction • Online Library Induction. • Online Renewals • SCONUL Research Extra • Mapping Wales • Network Expansion • Increased Helpdesk enquiries/support • Trends. • New Llandaff Server Room
New Developments and Services (continued) • Virtual Learning Environment • Online and Fast-Track Enrolment • Student Loan Payment via BACS • Academic Enquiry System • New Annual Course Report System • New System Training Provision • Major System Upgrades etc
3. Service Moves and Changes • Howard Gardens Refurbishment • New Issue Desk at Colchester Ave • Enhancements to Disabled Facilities • Shelf-Ready Books • Increased Electronic Resources • Additions to Stock (11565 new items)
4. Staff Development • Extensive staff development has been undertaken to support all L & IS development • Considerable time was spent in developing strategy for merger. Not all of this was wasted time. • Appendix C (Page 14) provides staff development detail
5. Process Management Groups • Considerable work has been undertaken by the groups during the year most of which has resulted in significant improvement • Enrolment • Customer Relations • Modular Tracking & Awards • Space Management • E-Learning
6. Coming Soon • Cyncoed Learning Centre • Heron • Talis Alto • Slide Library • Talis Prism • HELP Project • Dyslexia Workshop • Howard Gardens Learning Centre • Direct-Entry Student System • Improved Blackboard Support
7. Context for Future Strategic Developments • The task - to provide an excellent level of support students and staff in their learning, research and management/administrative activities within the resources that are available to us. • More flexible provision through extended opening hours etc • Real-time information provision to support MLE development and delivery • Staff development is a key issue, equipping them for the changes ahead.
8. Conclusions • A very busy and successful year despite the uncertainties. • Continuing the transition from Teaching to Learning there will be even more need to provide a more comprehensive and integrated service delivered flexibly working with others across UWIC. • There is still much to do and another busy year lies ahead.
L & IS Key Objectives for Current/Next year • Development & Implementation of Phase2 of the Cyncoed Learning Centre. • Implement Online Enrolment and Module Selection. • Introduce more Comprehensive and Integrated Student Academic Support (Working with LTSU, Disability Unit, and Schools). • Investigate Document/Content Management System. • Introduce New HR/Payroll System. • Implement the new Slide Library System. • Implement new Networking Infrastructure at Colchester Avenue. • Plan Howard Gardens Learning Centre Development. • Investigate Collaboration Opportunities.
Things That Were Left Out • Contribution to Computing Subject Review • Working with LTSU on initial setup and testing of Question Mark Perception. • Working with PDR on implementing Virtual Private Network • Open Access Computer Room at Howard Gardens
Library/Learning Centre Visitor Figures Annual Report - Page 9
Issues & Renewals Annual Report Page 10