Additional policy guidance in response to the Coronavirus outbreak
A number of updates/additional areas of guidance have been issued in response to the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak. Details of these have been relayed to staff and students in a number of ways, including messages on StaffNet from the President and Vice Chancellor or the Vice President for Teaching, Learning and Students; messages to students via My Manchester News; and communications from Schools and Faculties.
Please see the details below for the main updates/areas of guidance relating to teaching and learning policies (updated between September and November 2020, in relation to Semester 1, 2020/21).
Mitigating circumstances and self-certification of absence - details for students
Information for students about mitigating circumstances and self-certification of absence, 2020/21.
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Mitigating circumstances and student self-certification - information for staff
Information for staff on arrangements for mitigating circumstances and student self-certification for 2020/21 (password protected document).
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Frequently asked questions for students around Coronavirus
Information provided to students via My Manchester News/Coronavirus FAQs, relating to Semester 1, 2020/21, including self-certification of absence and mitigating circumstances.
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Self-certification of absence - information for staff
Details of the Procedure for Student Self-Certification of Absence (updated for September 2020).
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Student disciplinary hearings
Guidance (for staff and students) to supplement the existing discipline policy framework (Regulation XVII and associated procedures) has been developed.
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Student discipline Regulation updates
An addendum has been added to Regulation XVII (Conduct and Discipline of Students) in November 2020 relating to Covid-19 and Student Conduct.
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Guidance on addressing informal complaints a result of industrial action and/or coronavirus
Guidance for Schools on addressing informal complaints arising as a result of industrial action and/or the coronavirus (Covid-19).
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How staff can support students regarding T&L policies
Frequently Asked Questions for staff members to support students, regarding teaching and learning policy/procedure changes due to Covid-19, updated for 2020/21
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Student Records - Campus Solutions guidance
Guidance from Student Data, Analysis and Records team on Assessment & Progression, summer 2020, regarding arrangements for the 'No Disadvantage' policy.
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Adjustments for disabled students
Guidance for staff regarding considering adjustments for disabled students when replacing on-campus exams.
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Guidance on Examination Boards (COVID19)
Guidance for Examination Boards during the current pandemic.
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Guidance on Assessment and Progression in Campus Solutions (COVID19)
Assessment and progression arrangements in Campus Solutions during the current pandemic.
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Safety Guidance for undertaking field courses during Covid-19
Temporary guidance to cover essential field courses during 2020/21.
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No Disadvantage policy
Information about the University's 'No Disadvantage' policy for summer 2019/20 and links to Faculty-specific details and further support.
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Student Support microsite
The Student Support microsite is being regularly updated with details of support and advice for students.
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Supporting Students website
The Supporting Students website is a resource for academic and professional services staff to support the students they are working with.
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