Bowland College Tutor’s Handbook 2007/08

Central STUDENT ADVISORY SERVICE DESK
Student
The Student Advisory Service is situated in the foyer of University
House and is open Monday to Friday for the first two weeks of
Support
Michaelmas term, and during Intro. Week. The Advice Desk offers a
Services
one-stop help and information service to students on a wide range of
issues and works closely with academic and other departments within
the University.
Student Support Office
The Student Support Office, which can be found on the ground floor
of University House, Room A35, provides both specialist and general
guidance and support to students and assists individual students if
they encounter serious difficulties that cannot easily be resolved by
their college or academic department. Tel: 92020

Disabilities Service
The Disabilities Service co-ordinate support for students with
disabilities, including dyslexia. This may involve note taking,
wheelchair pushing, personal care support, diagnostic assessments
and arranging alternative examination arrangements. Tel: 92109.

Access Centre
Located in A37A University House, the Access Centre can carry out
assessments to determine study aids and strategies for students, and
others, with disabilities. Tel: 92109.

International Students
An adviser is available in the Student Support Office to offer specialist
advice on immigration and related issues. Tel: 92010/94619

The University Counselling Service
Situated in Furness College - a confidential, professional service,
open 5 days a week for appointments with one of seven Counsellors.
Tel: 92690
Students Union
The LUSU Advice Centre is the hub of the Student Advice and
Representation Network. It offers free, independent, confidential
advice, advocacy and information to all students in a variety of areas
including academic, funding, employment and money advice. It is a
useful source of referral for College tutors, as students are
sometimes reluctant to seek help from the “official” University
agencies.
The Centre is in the LUSU building and is open from 9am until 5pm,
Monday to Friday. Tel. 93769

Nightline
A listening service run by the Students’ Union, operated by trained
students between 10pm and 8am during term time. Tel: 94444.

CEEC (Centre for Employability, Enterprise and Careers)
Provides information, advice and guidance on careers and related
matters. May be used throughout a student’s time at Lancaster and is
situated on the ground floor of University House. Tel: 92480


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