MAC Legends ~ NEW posting category

MAC is FIE’s Marol Academy Committee. The current members, affectionately named the MACettes!, are Rachel Alcock, Sam Deave, Hannah Feakes and Pauline McKerrall.

MAC is responsible for raising awareness for the Marol Academy, which FIE supports (see the recent Marol Academy Update). The committee (in partnership with any students on the Charity Initiative Scholarship Route) is also responsible for fundraising events throughout the semester such as the Welcome Reception raffle, bake sales, film screenings and more!

However, MAC would also like to recognise FIE staff, faculty and students who take part in events and initiatives for other charitable organisations and this new category on the PDP, under ‘Our Values’, is to do just that! Watch this space for updates throughout the year!

These initiatives are in line with FIE’s Mission and Articulated Values

Faculty members ~ Have you ‘scrambled’ or ‘flipped’ your classroom?

Read more about these concepts in this article from Inside Higher Ed:

http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2014/02/14/flipping-classroom-isnt-answer-lets-scramble-it-essay#ixzz2tIAhvZ8E

Student Switch Off Photo Competition gets over 17,000 views on Facebook!

The 10 week Student Switch Off Competition, taking place for the first time this Spring in FIE London student housing, has got off to a roaring start!

On Monday 10th February Neil Jennings from the team at the National Union of Students (NUS) visited the student residences, accompanied by Sema Camuz, Clare Woessner and Victor Mellor to drum up additional support and engagement. Neil commented on how impressed he was with the level of student awareness in the scheme and the simple energy saving actions. Residence staff have also noticed a visible change in student behaviours e.g. more lights being switched off when not in use. The subsequent photo competition has had over 17,000 views on Facebook, which demonstrates the power of social media and also the broad spread of the message!

The mid-competition meter readings will be taken on Monday 24th February and the leading residence will receive a pizza-giveaway!

Thank you to all those on the FIE side who have assisted with the initiative, most notably Hannah Feakes, Mieke Berg, John Pearson, Rachel Alcock and the StAG committee, the RLS team and the Facilities/Facilities Support Team, and Shannon Temlak (Elon University student) and Nadhiya Govinda (Loyola Marymount University student)!

The SSO started on Monday 20th January and will end on Friday 4th April. Find out more about the SSO at:

http://www.studentswitchoff.org/unis/fie and https://www.facebook.com/FIELondonSwitch

Complete the Climate Change Quiz: https://www.facebook.com/FIELondonSwitch/app_350148035060030

This initiative is in line with FIE’s Sustainable Development Initiatives

Welcoming Victor Mellors to the Writing Support Team!

Following the increase in uptake in FIE’s Writing Support Programme in Fall 2013 (over 40 students!) the Writing Support Team team have recruited a new member ~ Victor Mellors is the newest addition!

As well as being a Residence Life Supervisor, Victor has a broad range of experience in research and report writing, as well as writing  theatre articles and reviews so the team are very excited to have Victor on board along with Yan Yan, Craig and Ike!

Thank you to all those who have promoted, and continue to promote, this excellent FREE resource for students.

A rising number of university students are seeking counselling

See this recent article from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP): BACP on Univ Counselling Increase

In line with FIE’s Mission and Articulated Values, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusivity and have developed the following informational document to assist those with mental health issues: Mindful(l) – Mental Health @ FIE London

Moodle tops Blackboard among small colleges analysis says

Read more at: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/02/13/moodle-tops-blackboard-among-small-colleges-analysis-says#ixzz2tI0zJPWt