the guide 2012-2013 - Lancaster University

Cartmel
College
THE GUIDE
2012-2013
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Welcome!
As Principal of the College it is my pleasure to welcome you to Cartmel
College.
This coming year is the eighth year of being located in Alexandra Park, a
‘village’ we share with two other Colleges: Lonsdale and Graduate. The
College aims to provide you with a supportive environment for your studies
and a place where you can meet people and socialise. The social centre of
the College is Barker House Farm which contains a food court, a bar, study
areas and the Junior Common Room.
You are fortunate to be a member of a College which has an excellent JCR
and College Officers who are second to none in a College System which has
many excellent officers. You will find details of them and their roles within the
College in this Handbook. My job as Principal is to try and give direction and,
of course, take general responsibility for the welfare of the College and its
members.
I do so hope that your time at
Lancaster and at Cartmel will
prove to be an experience which
you will remember, with fondness,
for the rest of your life. Certainly,
we will do all that we can to make
this so.
Welcome once again. Remember
this is your College and while this
is not a license to do anything you
please, it is a recognition that the
spirit of a College resides in its
members – you and your fellow
Cartmelians.
Jayne Corless
Principal, Cartmel College
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College Staff
All members of the University staff are members of a college and are also
known as ‘senior members’, but in addition the college also has a small
number of staff working within the college to look after members’ needs.
Principal – Jayne Corless
E-mail [email protected]
Jayne Corless’ ‘day job’ is Network Project Manager
within the department of Information Systems Service
(ISS). She co-ordinates all the networking and stuff
around campus, ensuring that everyone has internet
access. Jayne can be found most lunch times in the
College JCR/Bar having her lunch time coffee. Don’t be afraid to talk to her,
she doesn’t bite!
College Administrator and Assistant Senior Advisor – Cath Gorton
E-mail [email protected]
Phone (01524) (5)92431
Cath’s main role is to ensure the smooth running of the
College and provide administrative support to the College
Principal, College Officers and JCR Exec. If you encounter
any problems at all, from being homesick to financial
difficulties, Cath will be your first port of call. If Cath can’t
help you then she will certainly be able to point you in the
right direction. There is always help at hand in the College or
wider University and you can be assured that all
conversations are confidential. Settling into a new environment can be a
daunting experience but you’re not on your own, we are here to make sure
that you have the best experience possible and enjoy every minute of your
time at University. Cath’s Office is A22 between the JCR office and the
Porters’ Lodge. You’re more than welcome to drop in at any time with any
query or just a chat.
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The Dean – Phil Benachour
E-mail [email protected]
Phil Benachour works in infolab21 in the School of
Computing and Communications. He likes sports and
enjoys playing football and running. Phil is the College
Dean and, along with the Assistant Deans, is responsible
for upholding the discipline of the College. See the
‘Discipline’ section of this Guide for more details on the
Deanery.
Senior Advisor – Vicki Haslam
E-mail [email protected]
Phone 07527 941 341
As Senior Advisor, Vicki is responsible for the College’s
welfare system. She recruits and oversees the work of the
Advisors and generally ensures that the College pastoral
provision operates as it should. Vicki is always happy to
provide advice to any member of the college if they are
experiencing difficulties. Vicki has been at Lancaster since
1997, when she came to study for a degree in Sociology, and
was a member of Cartmel College as an undergraduate. Her ‘day job’ is in
the Department of Linguistics and English Language, co-ordinating the Part II
undergraduate programmes and Cartmel students are always welcome to
drop into her office there: C49 County South.
Praelector – Tom Webb
E-mail [email protected]
Tom Webb works in the Law School. He graduated
from Lancaster in 2009 with an LL.B (Hons), and is
nearing completion of his PhD in Public Law. As
Praelector Tom is the deputy-Dean of Cartmel and,
along with the Dean and the Assistant Deans, is
responsible for upholding discipline in the College.
Tom can be reached via email, or found in his office,
located on C-floor of Bowland North.
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College Residence Officer – Edwina Greenfield
E-mail [email protected]
Phone (01524) (5)92455
Edwina Greenfield has been Residence Officer at Cartmel
College for 20 years and worked within accommodation
services for a number of years beforehand.
Cartmel’s accommodation is very popular, all en-suite with
some beautiful views over surrounding countryside from
many of the rooms! There are plenty of areas to eat on
campus including Barker House Farm Food Court. As this
is in the area where Cartmel College is located we are
lucky to have it right on our doorstep. All students are
welcome to eat in the Food Court and there is even a
catered accommodation option you can read about when you follow the link
http://www.lancaster-catering.co.uk/cateredaccom.htm If you have any accommodation
queries or indeed any issues you would like to discuss, need advice or just
want to pop in for a chat any time you are very welcome to do so. Edwina is
right next to the Porters Lodge in Cartmel College, room A15.
Cartmel’s Deanery can be called upon to intervene if
there are any particular issues such as noise in
residences, but if you have any residence queries or
issues or just want to pop in for a chat any time you
are very welcome to do so. Edwina is right next to the
Porters Lodge in Cartmel College, room A15.
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The College Porters
Phone (internal extension number) 92304
Jonathan, George, Simon and Stewart’s duties are numerous. Many of these
are mundane but essential to the running of the college. So, from time to
time, when you really need the porter because you have locked yourself out
and you’re wearing nothing but a towel, he will undoubtedly be in the mail
room or out buying a bacon sandwich! Joking aside, the porters are usually
the first port of call for the 1001 questions that you will have regarding the
college and the uni, and there is a porter on duty 24 hours a day, seven days
a week during termtime. The porters are here to make your life in Cartmel as
easy as possible. If the porter cannot answer your query, he should,
theoretically, know someone who can. Problems relating to maintenance,
whether in your bedroom, bathroom, kitchen or in your flat in general, should
be reported online at http://estates.lancs.ac.uk/EstatesFM/ but if you are
unable to access the online service, you can report the problem to the Porter
on duty or the Residence Officer.
The College Cleaners
A cleaner’s life can be far from pleasant, as you will agree once you have
seen for yourself the havoc sometimes left in a kitchen for them to clear up
the following morning! It is appreciated that many new students will be
experiencing the advantages and disadvantages of communal living for the
first time, which is why we advise the setting up of a roster system for
cleaning the kitchen, cooker, microwave and fridge because this means that
everyone has a fair share of the chores. The cleaners enjoy being helpful, but
they themselves are working to a strict timetable and extra help given to one
area means another having to be neglected. The rota system works very well
in most flats, so please make this one of your first priorities.
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JCR Executive
The JCR Executive is an active body of student volunteers, who are elected
into different positions each year. As a team, they work towards meeting the
needs of students across Cartmel (and at a University level too) and are here
to keep college spirit very much alive!
Feel free to stop any of the JCR Exec for a chat, whether it be on The Spine,
in the Sugarhouse or at the Bar, because they are elected to serve you!
More detailed information about the Exec members is on the JCR’s website
at http://cartmel.lusu.co.uk/
President – Joel Pullan
Email: [email protected]
Hi, I’m Joel and I’m Cartmel President for 2012. It’s
my job to represent your views and make sure the
JCR Exec are doing their job. I’m also in charge of the
summer Extrav, so keep your eyes peeled Cartmel!
Vice-President – Matt Walker
Email: [email protected]
Hey, I’m Matt and I’m your Vice President. I’ve
organised your Freshers Week and it promises to be
the best ever with a wide range of events and
opportunities to meet people! If you have any
questions about Freshers, Cartmel or University as a
whole, please feel free to contact me 
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Becky Cubbon – General Secretary
Email: [email protected]
Hi everyone, I’m Becky and I’m Cartmel’s General
Secretary! This means I do a bit of everything – mainly in
charge of the money, but I also run the elections and take
minutes in the meetings, which are put online so everyone
can read them. If you have any questions about running
for any positions feel free to message me on Facebook or
just find me around Cartmel and ask away!
Cameron Armold and Alice Hunter – Sports Reps
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Hi, we’re Cam and Alice and we’re your sports reps! We
help organise Carter Shield (a weekly tournament which
is all about getting involved and having fun playing
various sports ranging from Ultimate
Frisbee to Dodgeball!) and organise
The Patriots Cup, a competition
between Cartmel and Furness (which
we usually win!). We hope to see many new faces this
year, remember you might surprise yourself and find you
have a secret sporting gift!
Salman Rukhsar and Danny White – Social Secretaries
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Hi, we’re Salman and Danny and we’re your Social
Secretaries. We’re in charge of organising all of your
college and cross campus social
events so that all Cartmelians get
the most out of their time and uni –
we work with each other to put on
the best events on and off campus
that we think the rest of Cartmel will
enjoy. We’re always looking for good social ideas so if
you have one, then don’t hesitate to get in touch!
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Charlie Stevenson – AV Technician
Email: [email protected]
Hey Cartmel, I’m Charli and I’m your Audio-Visual
Technicial. My role is essentially to look after all the
electronic equipment that the college owns, such as the
TV’s, the sound system and the games consoles. I also
play a supporting role in helping other exec members to
plan and put on events.
Natalie Walker – Magazine Editor
Email: [email protected]
Hi everyone, I’m Natalie and I’m your magazine editor!
My job is to create your college magazine, The Griffin,
twice a term, as well as sending you out weekly
updates. I would love to get as many Cartmelians
involved with this as possible, whether it’s on the
writing or photography side, so please get in touch!
Chris Pomfret and Chetna Sahai – Media and Communications Officers
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Hi! We’re Chris and Chetna and we’re the two Media and
Communications Officers. It’s our responsibility to make
sure you’re aware of every awesome Cartmel event! We
take care of putting up posters, Facebook, Twitter and the
Cartmel website. Our job is to
inform – through posters,
Facebook, Twitter and Youtube!
You’ll probably see us running around the blocks with
posters and a video camera!
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Sam Paton and Eve Groarke – Equality, Welfare and Diversity Officers
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Hey everyone, we’re Sam and Eve and we’re your Male
and Femail EWD Officers. This means we’re here to help
you with any of your welfare needs and promote equality
throughout Cartmel. Sometimes university life can be
difficult, and that’s exactly why we
run weekly drop-in sessions. So if
you have an academic or personal
problem, or if you just need a friendly
chat, come and say hi to us! As well as our drop-in
sessions, we also run campaigns and events that
promote equality and well-being among students.
Rebecca Milsted – International Officer
Email: [email protected]
hour!
Hi everyone, I’m Becky and I’m your International Officer.
I’m basically here to represent all Cartmel international
students with any problems they may have during their
studies. I also help organise socials with international
themes to get everyone involved with all the different cultures
that can be found around Cartmel! If you see me don’t
hesitate to introduce yourself, or stop in during my office
I’m looking forward to meeting everyone
Chris Holmes Photography
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Intro Week
Intro Week (also known as Freshers’
Week) is the first week of term before
teaching starts, and guaranteed to be a
week of non-stop fun (except for maybe
when you’re queuing for registration). A
number of events have been planned for
you by the JCR exec so make the most of
this time and come along to get to know
the other members of the college before
the hard work starts!
Any changes to the timetable will be well publicised so look
out for this when you arrive. When you do first arrive, and at
any time during the week, look out for any Exec member.
They are the ones wearing the burgundy polo shirts, and
they’ll all be around and able to assist you if you have any
problems or need directions. There will also be a help desk
located in the JCR for the entire week so go along to that if
you need help or advice at any point. Also, don’t forget to
check out the University Intro Week guide
as that has all of the mundane yet
necessary stuff in it like when you have to
register. One final thing, a lot of socials
take place in the bar purely because it is
the central social space of the college.
Please be aware that we do not expect
you to drink alcoholic drinks, so if you
prefer not to then that is absolutely fine.
Please do still come along though! All of
our socials, including those in Freshers’
Week, are non-alcoholic friendly and soft
drinks are always available.
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Saturday 29th September (ARRIVALS DAY)
Moving in day! Beginning from 10am; get your keys, unpack your boxes
and register with the college. Grab your Freshers’ Pack from the JCR Exec
filled with essential items and tips for University, or just to get the free sweets!
Try to arrive before 3.30pm, as shortly after this time, kitchen reps will be
gathering everyone in flat kitchens to meet. Orientation, in the Great Hall,
starts at 5.30pm. Meet your SCR and JCR Exec, then come back down to
Cartmel for some food and to meet as many people as possible. There will be
games and challenges to help break the ice, followed by a band and a DJ to
start the week right.
Sunday 30th September
During the day, you’ll need to attend the essential safety talk at 1.45pm in
the Great Hall. Your block rep and Freshers Reps will come and meet you to
show you where to go. Another crucial activity today is registration with the
University. This takes place throughout the day, in the Library. The time you
attend is determined by your surname, more information is available in The
Guide. International Students are invited to attend our ‘Meet and Greet’
brunch in the JCR to meet our International Officer and your International
Fresher Rep and to help you settle not only into a new university but also a
new country.
Tonight is the first big social of the week – Back to School at Revolution! Get
on your school uniform and meet in the bar, The Winning Post, at 8.30pm for
some early evening fun before we hit Revolution Bar where we will have
some amazing drinks offers (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and our very own
Cartmel Cocktail!
Monday 1st October
Today you’ll get the chance to meet your major department for the first time.
See The Guide for more information about the time and venue. The Gaming
Society will be setting up in the JCR all day with loads of retro and modern
games set up – come and have a go and challenge each other!
Tonight is Trickology – a night of mind reading, hypnotism, card tricks and
magic! After the show we have some of the best campus bands performing
in the bar for those who want to stay out a little later.
Tuesday 2nd October
Throughout the day today, you can attend Part I talks. The additional Part I
subject(s) you choose essentially become your minor subject(s). The talks
today aim to give you an insight into what is involved with each subject, and
to help you make a decision about which to choose. You can attend as many
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or as few as you wish, but bear in mind that you will have to study your minor
subject alongside your major, for your entire first year! See The Guide for
the times and locations of each talk.
Tonight is the Big Night Out! This is your first opportunity to experience the
night life of Lancaster. Make your way around the pubs and clubs and finish
your night in the student nightclub - The Sugarhouse. It is sure to be a night
to remember! It starts early so try and get a quick meal to cook beforehand!
For those who don’t fancy that, why not come to our Bingo night with
Pendle! Or join the Nine Colleges trip to Lancaster Castle for a Dark
Histories Tour.
Wednesday 3rd October
Another busy day today, as you now need to enrol! You will need to enrol
with your major department, and also on the Part I subject(s) from yesterday’s
talks, which you have hopefully decided by now! It can seem very sudden,
but if you went to the talks yesterday, you should be able to make an
informed decision about which subject(s) to choose. Cartmel College
students should enrol between 10:00am and 11:00am in the George Fox
Building. Again, you can check out The Guide for more information about
this process. Cartmel students should also attend the University Survival
Guide, at 11am in the Great Hall.
There is another ‘Meet and Greet’ in the JCR for International Students who
arrived in Lancaster since Sunday.
During the afternoon we will have representatives from all the college sports
teams (Football, Darts, Pool, Dominoes and Netball) in the bar for you to talk
to – if you fancy giving it a go, come and have a chat with the people that
have been on the teams before to find out what it’s like and how to get
involved.
This evening is our Big Night In – we have a film, pizza and popcorn night as
a midweek break. The perfect opportunity to have a breather and to recharge
for the rest of the week.
There is also a Nine Colleges trip to see the famous Blackpool Illuminations
this evening.
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Thursday 4th October
The major event today is Part I of the Freshers’ Fair! This is being held in
the Great Hall Complex from 12:00. It is here where you will be able to sign
up for clubs and societies. There’ll also be countless freebies, vouchers, and
discount cards for you to pick up! Remember that you need a Purple Card to
join anything at Fresher’s Fair, so save time and sign up for one now.
We have a tour of Lancaster Castle this morning, if you want to get a taste of
the culture that Lancaster has to offer – meeting in the JCR at 10am – just
bring your bus fare.
There will be an inflatable bungee run set up around Cartmel - come and
have a go and show why Cartmel is the best!
Thursday night sees everyone dressing up with a Jungle theme for the Big
Night On campus bar crawl. Get your creative heads on and think of the
most original, funny and downright silly fancy dress outfits. After seeing the 9
bars on campus, we will be heading back to Cartmel where the bar will have
been transformed into a jungle paradise for you to dance the night away.
Remember to eat beforehand, as there is no food provided as part of the
social!
Friday 5th October
The Freshers’ Fair continues today from noon in the Great Hall. You will also
get to meet your major department again today for a half-day orientation
session. To find out when and where, see The Guide.
Tonight is C for Cartmel! Dress up in anything that begins with C – the
weirder and wackier the better. We are hitting Lounge and Hustle in town
before teaming up with Pendle College in the Dalton Rooms, where they will
have a stock exchange – drinks prices will vary throughout the night, and
every so often the market will crash! If you don’t fancy that, come and have a
go at our Wii tournament in the JCR, also with Pendle.
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Saturday 6th October
Today we are visiting the amazing
South Lakes Wildlife Park where
you can hand feed the giraffes and
penguins, tickets include return
transport and admission are £14
and available online by clicking
here.
Saturday evening sees us rounding off your week with a Live Music Night by
Bailrigg FM (Lancaster’s own radio station), with an after party at The
Sugarhouse - get your tickets for entry and queue jump from the bar while
watching the bands.
Sunday 7th October
Sunday night traditionally plays host to our famous Sunday quiz! Come to
the bar and with your quiz hats on and your wittiest team names. We’ll also
have a Scavenger Hunt - who knows what you will have to find! At the end
of the night, the points will be added up, and the winning team will receive a
large cash prize! Bar snacks, including burgers, nachos and chips will be on
sale in the bar all night!
Monday 8th October
Lectures begin today – good luck!
Thursday 11th October
Tonight is our Freshers’ Pirate themed Murder Mystery Night in Barker House
Farm. At 9pm we will set sail across the seven seas all the way to the
Caribbean, the search for buried treasure is on but this band of scurvy knaves
can’t be trusted and one of the crew has ended up dead. Can you solve the
murder and dig up the booty.
Tickets for this event are limited and sold on a first come first serve basis.
Dinner is included in the price and there will be some great prizes.
They are £6 and can be bought on-line by clicking here. You can also buy
tickets all week from the information desk in the JCR.
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If you have any questions, or want more information about any of the events
planned, please contact Matt Walker, our Vice President, who is responsible
for organising and running Freshers’ Week - he is happy to answer any
questions you may have, however big or small they may be.
[email protected]
Important note: This page outlines most of the daytime activities you will
need to attend. However, you should still familiarise yourself with The Guide,
as there are many more optional events, which you might find useful or
interesting.
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College Advisors
Each College has a Personal Advisor system which is intended to
provide support for each student independently of their academic
departments. In Cartmel, each student is allocated to a Personal
Advisor on the basis of residential blocks. A Personal Advisor is
a senior member of Cartmel College (either a member of staff or
postgraduate student) and will be available for help and advice
throughout your time at Lancaster but especially in your first year.
Vicki Haslam
The Personal Advisor is there to act as an impartial advisor and
Senior College
guide should the need arise and – let us hope that the need does
Advisor
not arise – to represent your best interests should you be involved
in any disciplinary proceedings within the University. Fortunately, this need is rare.
Perhaps more important is that your Advisor is someone you can talk to. The first
few weeks of University can be confusing as you confront what can seem to be an
intimidating new environment. Your Advisor, however, will know the system and be
able to provide answers to most of your queries.
Cartmel uses a ‘Block Rep’ system. The Block Reps are second or third year
undergraduates who live in your accommodation block and also provide help and
support, particularly in the first weeks as you find your way around. They are
members of the Cartmel JCR Exec and are therefore easy to contact. Your initial
meeting with your Personal Advisor will be in your kitchen early in Freshers Week –
please check the wallet you were given with your room keys for the date and time
of your meeting and the contact details for your advisor.
Advisors are encouraged to have regular meetings with their students so that you
have an opportunity to discuss your progress and raise any queries you may have.
Even if you are not experiencing any major difficulties, it is still important that you
maintain regular contact with your Advisor. If you are asked to attend a meeting
with your Advisor, please make every effort to attend, and let him or her know if you
are unable to do so. These meetings are intended to be friendly and informal.
During the academic year, your department will send an early warning to the
College Administrator (Cath Gorton) who will then contact your Advisor if you
appear to be falling behind in your studies. This is not a punitive measure but an
attempt to warn you in sufficient time so that the situation can be remedied.
Fortunately, most students do keep up with their studies.
The Senior Advisor is Vicki Haslam who also works in Linguistics. Vicki can be
contacted via Tel +44 (0)7527 941 341 or (01524) (5)93040 or by E-mail
[email protected]
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Discipline
A Word from the Dean – Phil Benachour
Hi, I’m Phil Benachour, the College Dean. It’s my job to
ensure you have a safe and relatively peaceful time during
your stay here in Cartmel. I do this by working with our
Assistant Deans to investigate and resolve any
disciplinary issues that crop up. Do contact me if you
have any concerns, about noise, antisocial behaviour etc.
The sooner we know about a problem, the sooner we can
do something about it. I hope you have a great time here
at Lancaster and especially in Cartmel College.
Assistant Dean – Keely Hawkins
Hi, I'm Keely. I'm a PhD student in the LICA
department and I spend most of my time squirreled
away in County Main - or in my room - reading
anything about theatre and trying to write complex
ideas in new and interesting ways. Aside from all the
drama I enjoy watching films, going to festivals and
hanging out with friends. I'm really looking forward
to seeing you all and making 2012-2013 a year to
remember!
Assistant Dean – Jasmine Blakemore
Hi there! I’m Jasmine and one of the Cartmel Assistant
Deans. First of all, welcome to the college! I’m sure you’ll
have a fantastic time here but if there are any problems
just let me know and I’ll be more than happy to help solve
them. I’ve just finished my BSc in Mathematics with
Statistics and I am now studying for an MSc in Statistics.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all during Freshers
Week, so if you see me about make sure you say hello!
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Assistant Dean – Nicola Mathie
Hello and a warm welcome to Cartmel College. My
name is Nicola Mathie and I am a PhD student in
International Relations. I will be one of the College
Assistant Deans this year, on hand to ensure that you
all have a safe, supportive and enjoyable college to
live, study and, of course, have lots of fun in! You can
find me around the College so please feel free to report
any problems or concerns which you may have or
simply to say hello!
I look forward to meeting you very soon. Have a safe journey to Lancaster
and a wonderful time ahead in Cartmel College and Lancaster University.
Noise at Night
If you are disturbed at night by noise or antisocial behaviour please call out
the Porter. The Porter will attend the incident and usually also contact the
duty Assistant Dean to accompany him. This means that problems can be
dealt with at the time and, if further action does need to be taken, there are
independent witnesses to back up your complaint.
Cartmel Porter’s Lodge
Internal Extension Number: 92304
If the porter is not there please contact Security, who will radio the
duty Porter and ask him to attend, on extension 94541.
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College Facilities
Cartmel Bar
The Bar also has another name – The Winning Post – which, though not
much used, is derived from the College’s association with the village of
Cartmel in Cumbria known for its rather rustic race course. Cartmel Bar is
relatively new, built around Barker House Farm, a building dating from the
17th century. The Bar has a split serving area with two individual bars, and
adjoins the large Junior Common Room with a built-in DJ booth. It also
boasts the BEST bar staff on campus! Cartmel College
bar serves a wide range of teas and coffees as well as a
stronger fare, with ambient music. The décor of the bar is
along a traditional theme in keeping with the style of the
listed farm building it has been built around. Casual bar
staff are all current students, usually from the college
itself. The Licensee deals with appointments of casual staff and so whether
you are experienced or keen to learn, and feel you would like a job then
contact the Licensee. There is usually a waiting list for these jobs so the
sooner you apply, the better.
Junior Common Room
The Junior Common Room, or JCR as it is more
commonly called, is adjacent to the bar and is
where all the pool tables, games machine and the
dart board is housed. The JCR also contains sofas
to relax on during the day, and a DJ booth and
dance floor that can be used during socials.
Food Court
The food court isn’t actually run by the college, but
by the University’s Hospitality and Catering
department. However it is located just outside of
our bar so is very handy for Cartmel students. The
Food Court is covered by a glass canopy so it can
be used in all weathers. It serves breakfast, lunch,
and dinner, so at any time of day, if you can’t be bothered to cook, you can go
along and pick up something to eat.
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Computer and Quiet / Group Study Room
These are located on the two floors of what was the old
farmhouse and provide a working environment for those
members of the college who do not have a room on
campus, or a computer in their room. This area is also an
excellent base for off-campus students to work and meet up. The computers
have all the software you should need to do your work, as well as being on
the University network, and there is a printer available for your use.
Mail Collection
Deliveries of mail are sorted and placed in the pigeon holes outside the
Porter’s Lodge. Parcels and envelopes thought to contain cheques or
bankers cards are kept behind the counter in the Lodge and can be retrieved
upon confirmation of your identity, usually by presenting your university
Library Card.
Telephones
There are telephones in every student room that are capable of both making
and receiving calls. Internal calls around the university network are free;
outgoing calls are charged on a pay-as-you-go basis using top-up cards that
are available throughout the campus.
Internet/Network Connection
All campus rooms are equipped with a network point enabling students to get
access to the university network using their own computers. You need to
register to use the network, the details of which should be sent to you.
Alternatively check out http://www.lancs.ac.uk/iss/network/resnet/
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Cartmel’s History
The area of Cartmel, after which the college is
named, is one of the most beautiful in Lancashire. It
is home to the famous Cartmel Priory that was built
by Augustian canons between 1188 and 1220.
According to legend, the church was built between
two parallel streams in response to a “heavenly voice.” A great part of the
priory’s structure was destroyed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries
under Henry VIII but a large part survived because the ruling King realised
that the villagers of Cartmel had no-where else to worship. Cartmel is also
famous for having the smallest National Hunt
Racecourse in Britain.
Cartmel College residences were opened in 1968; much to the relief of its
members of staff who were called out to haul bedsteads and mattresses
upstairs before the first students arrived! The old Cartmel (now County South
and the Institute for Advanced Research) was designed by the Manchesterbased architect, Mr Haydyn Smith. Smith designed the college in such a way
as to expose it to as much natural light as possible. The college was also
dominated by a number of large, multi-purpose grassed areas that were very
popular during the warmer months. Extra residences were built in 1969 to
cope with the expanding student population.
In 1992 the John Creed block of en-suite accommodation was opened in
Cartmel. It was named the John Creed block after Mr John Creed, the
founding principal of Cartmel College and the first Provost of the University.
In 2003 Cartmel’s Syndicate decided to embrace the university’s offer to
relocate the college down to south west campus along with Lonsdale College
and become entirely en-suite with brand new accommodation and new
facilities and college offices.
After some negotiation it was decided that Cartmel would take the refurbished
Barker House Farm complex as the centre of their college, having housed
within it the offices, porters lodge, bar and Junior Common Room, with the
accommodation built around it.
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College Rules
CARTMEL COLLEGE RULES – IN BRIEF
If you require the College Rules in an alternative format please see Cath
Gorton in the College Office.
If you have any questions about the rules, their application or the disciplinary
procedures please see the College Dean, Phil Benachour.
For a full copy of the College Rules including the disciplinary procedures and
available sanctions please see the Dean of the College or ask in the College
Office.
Introduction
Cartmel College is a large community, many of whose members live in close
proximity to one another. In order for the College to work as a community, all
members and other users of the College must have regard to the interests
and rights of others. The aim of these rules is to help to ensure that this
happens.
The College is part of the University, and its members are members of the
University. Therefore the College Rules form an extension of the University
Rules.
University Regulations
It may seem that the University is a maze of bureaucracy and red tape. With
this in mind, the college rules have been written to take note of and, where
possible, incorporate other University documents.
Residence Rules
For students living on campus the Residence Rules should be read alongside
the College Rules: for these students the Residence Rules are regarded as
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an integral part of the College Rules, and offences against them will be dealt
with accordingly.
Scope of the College Rules
College, University and Residence Rules apply to all (including guests) who
occupy or use any part of the College. College members are responsible for
the actions of their guests.
THE COLLEGE RULES
The following constitute a breach of the College Regulations:
5.1: The College Membership Fee
Non-payment of the College Fee. Each member of the College is required to
pay a Membership Fee at the time of joining the College. This is a one-off
fee, and is not returnable. The membership fee can be paid on-line here
5.2: Respect for other members of the college – Students and Staff
Any action which impedes the learning, teaching or research of others; or
which obstructs a person in the proper discharge of his duties in or for the
University; or which causes unreasonable disturbance on the University
premises. Obstruction includes failure to identify oneself when required to do
so by the Head of Security (or Deputy), University Dean, or Deputy Dean,
Safety and Radiation Protection Officers, a College Officer, Porter or Security
Officer, who is enquiring into a prima facie breach of rule which falls within
that officer’s area of competence and who has made known his identity, office
and purpose.
5.2.1: College Staff
Obstruction of College staff in the performance of their duties. Such
obstruction includes use of abusive language or behaviour, failure to comply
with reasonable requests, and failure to identify oneself when requested to do
so.
5.2.2: Anti-social behaviour
Improper or anti-social behaviour. All members of the University are
expected to conduct themselves in a civil and courteous manner. Whether
this rule is deemed to have been broken will be determined by
‘reasonableness’ and common sense.
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5.2.3: Noise
Unacceptable levels of noise. Noise in all areas of the college should always
be kept to a reasonable level. Unreasonable noise must be terminated or
reduced when this is requested. All loud noise must cease between midnight
and 8.00am from Sunday to Thursday and between 1.00am and 8.00am on
Friday and Saturday.
5.2.4: Quiet Period and Quiet Routes
Disturbance during quiet period or on quiet routes. In order not to disturb
examinations or students’ private study and revision time, all members of the
University community are asked to observe the Quiet Period. The Quiet
Period will commence at the beginning of the last week of the Easter vacation
and finish after the last undergraduate examination is completed in the
Summer term. As Graduate students have examinations and require quiet
study time throughout the year, the route through the centre of the Graduate
Residences is deemed a Quiet Route. This means that the regulations
applying to Quiet Period equally apply to this route at all times. During Quiet
Period no noisy activities must take place in any college or other venue close
to examination rooms, study areas or residences. The exceptions to this are
the Indoor Recreation Centre, the Sports Pavilion and (by special negotiation
and for short periods) the Great Hall Complex. Colleges or societies wishing
to organise events during the Quiet Period must seek special permission from
the relevant College Dean. Fines which are imposed by College Deans for
infringement of noise regulations will be automatically doubled during the
Quiet Period. Notices publicising the regulations concerning the Quiet Period
shall be distributed by the Student Registry to all departments and colleges
over the signature of the University Dean prior to the commencement of the
Quiet Period.
5.3: Respect for the Community
Disrespect or thoughtlessness for the people in the college, the University
and/or the local community. The University is one of the most significant
institutions in the local area. You should observe the same high standard of
conduct whether on or off campus. The University is a community of people
with diverse interests, aims and desires and actively seeks to promote values
that are of benefit to that community; self-reliance, fairness, honesty,
courtesy, self-respect and respect for others. You are expected to act in a
manner which is of benefit to that community and to respect the rights of
others living and working there.
5.4: Respect of College Facilities
The wilful damaging of buildings or property by members of the University,
causing loss or damage to the University or its members by culpable acts or
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omissions. It is the responsibility of every member of the College to take
good care of communal facilities that they use, and to leave them after use
in a fit state for subsequent users. Any damage to College property must be
reported to the Duty Porter as soon as it occurs. Articles of furniture must not
be removed from their proper location without permission from the
appropriate authority; any furniture so moved must be returned to its proper
place immediately after use.
5.4.1: The College Study Area
Creating a distraction or disturbance in the college study area. Noise must be
kept to an absolute minimum at all times. Personal entertainment equipment
must not be used, and mobile phones and pagers must be switched off.
Eating, drinking, and smoking is not permitted in this area. Information
System Services rules apply to the use of the computers and computer
network facilities accessed from the room.
5.5: Harassment
5.5.1: Bullying and General Harassment
Any act of bullying or general harassment. Bullying is a misuse of power or
position. It may include any act or expression or series or combination of
such, or incitement to commit such acts, against a person. Examples include:
persistent and unfair criticism or condemnation, humiliation, and the
undermining of an individual’s ability and confidence such as derogatory
name calling, insults, humiliating graffiti, verbal abuse, or ridicule of an
individual. In an academic working and learning environment bullying usually
takes the form of irrational and unfair verbal assaults, but physical violence
can be involved. Bullying occurs when any such behaviour creates an
intimidating, hostile or offensive environment or significantly impairs that
person’s (or group’s) full enjoyment of living, learning, or working at
Lancaster. Bullying can occur even if offence is not intended. Staff and
students shall be made aware that differences of attitude or culture and the
misinterpretation of social signals can mean that what is perceived as bullying
by one person may not seem so to another. The defining features, however,
are that the behaviour is offensive to and unwanted by the recipient and
would be regarded as bullying by any reasonable person.
5.5.2: Victimisation or Reprisal
Any act of victimisation or reprisal against a person who has raised a
grievance in good faith under the Rules relating to harassment.
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5.5.3: Physical Harassment
The unlawful use of or threat of physical violence against an officer, employee
or member of the University or any other person lawfully on University
premises. Assaults on officers and employees of the University engaged in
the proper discharge of their duties in or for the University are regarded as
particularly serious breaches of this rule which, if not referred to the police,
will attract appropriately severe penalties.
5.5.4: Sexual harassment
The sexual harassment or intimidation of another member of the University,
whether or not amounting to physical harassment, and including the use of
position or authority to obtain sexual favours and improper interference with
the privacy of other individuals.
5.5.5: Racial Harassment
The racial harassment or intimidation of another member of the University,
whether or not amounting to physical harassment, and that may be
considered to be an infringement of the University Policy and Procedure on
Racial and Sexual Harassment.
5.5.6: Disability Harassment
The harassment or intimidation of another member of the University because
of their disability, whether or not amounting to physical harassment, and that
may be considered to be an infringement of the University Policy and
Procedure on Harassment.
5.5.7: Freedom of Speech
Any action which prevents or impedes the freedom of speech or
communication within the law and within these Rules, of another member of
the University, or of any other person when on the University premises. In
other words harassment and/or incitement to harassment or violence is not
acceptable but this should not impede people from being able to express an
opinion.
5.5.8: Respect of others’ confidentiality
Any disclosure by a student of the University relating to the business of or
personal information about any student or staff member or employee of the
University, without the prior approval of that individual.
5.6: Health and Safety
Any action on or off University premises or when undertaking University
business, which endangers the health or safety of another person. Any
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failure to keep under control any animal brought into the precincts of the
University which results in any unreasonable disturbance, injury, damage or
danger to property or persons or pollution. Any breach of the procedures or
other requirements laid down in the University’s Policy on Smoking. All Fire
Equipment and Safety regulations and procedures within College must be
observed and strictly adhered too. Corridors and stairways must not be
obstructed. Items left in these locations may be removed and impounded
until a proper storage place has been identified.
5.7: Bringing the Name of the College and/or the University into
Disrepute
5.7.1: Representing the College
Misconduct, committed on or off the University premises, of a nature liable to
bring the good name of the University into disrepute. This includes the
behaviour of any college or University sports team who are, by their nature,
easily identifiable as members of the college and whose behaviour may
therefore be used to judge the conduct of the whole college.
5.7.2: Using the University Name
The use of the name of the University in oral, written or electronic form that by
its content or means of expression brings the good name of the University
into disrepute. The use of the name of the University or a part of the
University without authority in such a way as to indicate or imply that all or
any part of a publication, document, letter or statement to the press or any
other public statement has the official support of the University or a part of the
University.
5.8: Obstruction of Disciplinary Procedures
Any deliberate obstruction of, or attempt to obstruct, the disciplinary
procedures of the University, any failure to attend without adequate reason a
disciplinary hearing which the student has been instructed to attend, any
failure to comply with the penalties imposed by a disciplinary hearing (or by
the Dean or Deputy Dean of the University when a case has been disposed
of summarily).
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Financial Assistance
If you feel yourself becoming engulfed by financial worries, the College may
be able to help in one of several ways. But firstly do talk over your problems
with Cath in the College Office, your Personal Advisor, or the Senior Advisor.
They can often advise what action would be best in your particular situation.
College Loan
A small interest-free loan is the commonest form of financial assistance to the
cash-flow problem that arises, for example, when a loan arrives late. You will
be asked to sign an undertaking to repay the loan before a particular date,
normally the date on which your next loan cheque is due. Money is limited,
however, and loans are not usually given unless other avenues of credit are
exhausted.
Hardship Grants
In cases of real hardship, rather than temporary non-liquidity, the College
may make a grant instead of a loan. Applications should initially be made
through Cath in the College Office, who may refer you to the Principal to
discuss your problem.
Travel Grants
Travel Grants are available to students who would like or are obliged to go on
departmental field trips, or wish to work abroad during a vacation in order to
enhance their work academic experience. The College will try to assist with
travel expenses. Please call into the College Office for further information.
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Welfare
We hope you have an enjoyable and productive time at Lancaster, but
recognise that sometimes problems can affect your ability to study. Please
do not forget that it is your degree and your responsibility to seek help if you
are experiencing difficulties. The University will do whatever is possible to
assist you, within the Rules and Guidelines of the University, if you are having
problems, whether financial, personal or academic, provided that we are
aware of those problems. If you find yourself getting into difficulties, we
strongly urge you to consult the College in the first instance, (either Cath in
the College Office, your Personal Advisor, or the College Senior Advisor).
Further or alternative avenues of support are the Counselling Service
(http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/counselling/), Student Services
(http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/), your academic department(s), or
the Students’ Union Advice Centre (http://advice.lusu.co.uk/).
Student Advisory Service Desk
The Student Advisory Service is situated in the library and is open Monday to
Friday during Intro Week and the first week of term. The Advice Desk offers a
one-stop help and information service to students on a wide range of issues
and liaises closely with academic and other departments within the
University.
Student Services – Phone ext. 92085
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/
The Student Services 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. They can provide advice on student funding and finance,
disabilities support, international student support, support for first year
students, suspending studies, withdrawing, and general welfare concerns.
Disabilities Service – Phone ext. 92109
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/disabilities/
Specialist advisers are available to help students with disabilities and
dyslexia, international students and students with financial problems. The
Disabilities Service co-ordinates support for students with disabilities,
including dyslexia. This may involve note taking, wheelchair pushing,
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personal care support, diagnostic assessments and arranging alternative
examination arrangements.
Assessment Centre – Phone ext. 92109
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/disabilities/assessmentcentre.htm
Located on the ground floor of the library, the Assessment Centre can carry
out assessments to determine study aids and strategies for students, and
others, with disabilities.
International Students – Phone ext. 92010/94619
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/international/
An adviser is available in the Student Services Office to offer specialist advice
and support for international students, including immigration and related
issues, and on cultural adjustment.
Counselling Service – Phone ext. 92690
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/counselling/
A free, confidential, professional service, situated in Furness College and
open five days a week for appointments with one of seven Counsellors.
CEEC (Careers) – Phone ext. 92480
http://careers.lancs.ac.uk/Pages/default.aspx
May be used throughout your time at Lancaster, and you are encouraged to
make contact with them very early in your University life. Situated on A Floor
of University House.
The Chaplaincy Centre – Phone ext. 94071
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/chap_cen/
An ecumenical environment providing another route of welfare, advice and
practical support from the various Chaplains.
Harassment Network
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/equalopp/harnet.htm
The Harassment Network provides confidential support for any student or
staff member who feels they are subject to harassment. Contact network
members by phone (see the Harassment Network website for details) or by
email at [email protected].
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Access to Learning Fund (ALF)
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/funding/alf.htm
Government Funds, usually given in the form of non-repayable grants, to
home students who, after having the Student Loan and any grant due, are still
experiencing financial difficulties. You can apply at any time - you do not
have to wait until you have run out of money to apply. Assessment is done
on income and essential expenditure over the academic year. Information
leaflets about the Access to Learning Fund are available in the College
Welfare Room in the foyer). Application forms are available from the Student
Advisory Service Desk, the Student Services Office and the Students’ Union
Advice Centre. Financial advice is available from the Student Finance
Manger, Craig Lowe on ext. 94291 or ring ext. 92010 to arrange an
appointment.
Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) – Phone ext. 92109
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/disabilities/dsa.htm
Students with disabilities may be eligible for additional help towards courserelated costs. Further information from the Disabilities Adviser.
Student Aid Fund
Available to help those students who do not qualify for Government help
through the Access to Learning Fund (likely only to be international students).
Only available on a very limited basis to students who encounter a serious
emergency situation. For further information contact the College Senior Tutor
or the Student Services Office on ext. 92010.
Emergencies
In case of an emergency you should dial 999 on an internal phone in order
to contact the Security Office (staffed 24 hours a day, every day of the year).
If calling from a mobile phone, you should phone 01524 594541. Security will
arrange for an ambulance and ask staff from the Nurse Unit to attend if
required. Security staff will meet the ambulance and direct to the site.
Please do NOT use mobiles to make emergency calls directly. Precious time
can be lost when the ambulance driver is unfamiliar with the University
campus.
Medical Practice – Phone ext. 94130 or 01524 387780
http://www.kingstandunipractice.co.uk/
There is a GP Practice on campus, based at the Health Centre (located on
the perimeter road near to the Pre-School Centre). This is available to all
students and staff registered with the Practice, who can also been seen at the
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King Street Practice in Lancaster. Students are normally seen by
appointment only. Appointments can be made by telephone or (after
registration) via the Practice’s website. All students are required to register
with a local GP Practice (either the campus Practice or another local Practice)
while at university. You can still retain your home GP, but you MUST also be
registered with a GP in Lancaster.
Dental Clinic – Phone ext. 94595
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/health/dental.htm
Offers private treatment to students who are registered. Located adjacent
to Bailrigg House, at the north end of campus, near the entrance to the cycle
path to Lancaster.
Pharmacy – Phone ext. 94598
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/health/pharmacy.htm
This is located next to the Dental Clinic.
Alternative Health Care
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/chap_cen/page19.html
At the Chaplaincy Centre there is an alternative and complementary health
care service with discounted rates for students.
Central to the mission of Lancaster University is a strong and
productive partnership between students and staff. The University
and Lancaster University Students' Union (LUSU) have worked
together on a Students' Charter to articulate this relationship and
the standards to which the University and its students aspire.
Lancaster University Student Charter
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