Induction Introduction ILC’s mission statement commits the Centre to provide an induction Programme appropriate to a student’s programme of study. The aim of induction is to welcome students to the Centre and to help them to settle into their course or group quickly. Centre commitment ILC believes that all full-time and part-time students, including those who start late, are entitled to receive an induction programme as an introduction to the Centre and to their course of study. During induction students will also receive information and advice from Centre staff to help them to understand their rights and responsibilities and the demands of their course or programme. Main Induction activities take place at the start of a course. Other activities may continue over the first few weeks of the course. Student Entitlements An induction programme should include the following elements for students: Meeting their lecturer(s) Meeting their tutor (or the person acting in that capacity) Meeting the Principal Meeting the Head of Centre Information on key Centre policies and procedures Information on course costs and any support arrangements The issue of a Student Handbook Confirmation of the programme of study Details on how the programme is structured / assessed. The issue of a student timetable The opportunity to meet careers staff Information on Learner Services Assessment of learning support and basic skill needs The issue of an identity card and learning agreement The issue of a Code of conduct for behaviour A tour of the relevant areas of the Centre’s premises Social activities organised by the Students Union NB: Induction for students who start late will not include all of the above. Quality Assurance ILC issues questionnaires to students to monitor student satisfaction with the quality and effectiveness of induction