Rachel Walton

Profile

I am the Student Support Officer for SSP. I communicate with students to ensure that they have access to the support that they need throughout their studies.  I am available to talk to students who are struggling or are unsure of where to find support.  I can offer guidance on mitigating circumstances and other University processes, and on the various forms of professional help available to students.

My responsibilities include;

• Meet with students to assess their circumstances, provide support and guidance on academic policy issues, and refer on to specialist support services as appropriate
• Recruitment of student reps and liaison with relevant student societies
• Support induction activities and social events for students
• Lead development and continuous improvement of policies and procedures for student support in line with University expectations and regulations
• Oversee and administer coursework mitigating circumstances requests and maintenance of records
• Provide support for Special Circumstances Committee
• Provide support for Study Success Meetings
• Follow up and investigate cases of poor attendance, provide support, signpost, and refer to personal tutors/DSE as appropriate
• Provide support for Fitness to Study procedures
• Student Staff Partnership Forum
• School Special Circumstances CommitteeParticipate in and contribute to meetings of the Student Support Team for the Faculty, and other relevant university networks