dkit student handbook 2011

Student HandbookLámhleabhar Mic Léinn

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Living. Learning. Growing. Be part of it!Beo. Ag foghlaim. Ag fás. Bí páirteach ann!

ContentsContents

Section 1 Our Institute / Ár nÍnstitiúd 1Running DkIT 3Useful Telephone Numbers / Uimhreacha Úsaideacha Gutháin 4Institute Calendar / Féilire na hInsitiúide 6Campus Map 9Academic Queries 10

Section 2 Administration Services 11Student Grants 12Examinations 14

Section 3 Student Support Services 15Student Health Unit 16Student Counselling Service 18Chaplaincy Service 19Access, Disability & Student Quality Office 20Student Learning & Development Centre 21Careers Service 22Sports & Societies 24Student Support Services 26International Office 27Student Union 28Community Watch 29

Section 4 Library 30Sustainability at DkIT 32Computing Services 34College Services 36Canteen Services 37Banking 38Transport - Getting to DkIT 39

Section 5 Your Rights and Responsibilities 42Policies and Procedures 43Code of Conduct 45DkIT Regulations for the Conduct of Examinations 56Overview of Institute Policies and Procedures 59

For more info: www.dkit.ie

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service, the access service and the chaplaincyservice. You will find them all very approachableand all are confidential. If you need their help oradvice you should contact them. Contact details forthese and other Institute services are available inthis handbook.

Going to college is not just about following aprogramme of study and gaining qualifications, it isalso about your own personal development. Withthis in mind, I strongly encourage you to participatein all aspects of college life. Once again you willfind details of these in this handbook.

Although you may be starting out your studies withmany people who initially are strangers to you, intime your classmates will become good friends andyou will without doubt, make friends here at DkITthat will become lifelong friends to you.

I wish you every success in your studies here atDkIT and I have no doubt that you will enjoy theexperience immensely.

Denis Cummins, M.Sc.,President.

I am delighted that you have chosen DundalkInstitute of Technology as the place to start thenext phase of your career and I know that thenext few years will be the best in your life.

Going to college for the first time can take a littletime to adjust to but our academic and studentservices staff will help you to make the transitionfrom secondary to third level as smooth aspossible for you.

At DkIT we pride ourselves on providing a learningexperience that is unique. You will learn in smallgroups with excellent support from your lecturersand other learning support staff and yourassessment will not be based solely on end ofsemester examinations but on a combination ofwork undertaken through the semester as well asend of semester examinations. You will find thatyour lecturers are your main point of contact withthe Institute. They are there to help guide youracademic studies during your time here with us.Please do not hesitate to contact them if you haveany concerns about any aspects of your studies.

The Institute also provides a range of pastoralsupports for you. These include the medicalservice, the careers service, the counselling

Our InstitutePresident’s Welcome

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gairmréime, seirbhís comhairleoireachta, seirbhísrochtana agus seirbhís séiplíneachta. Feicfear duit gobhfuil siad uile sochaideartha agus iontaofa. Má tá gáagat le cabhair nó comhairle uathu, ba chóir duit dul idteagmháil leo. Tá sonraí teagmhála na seirbhísí seoagus seirbhísí eile na hInsitiúide ar fáil sa lámhleabharseo.

Tá níos mó i gceist le dul ar choláiste ná clár staidéir aleanúint agus cáilíochtaí a bhaint amach. Tá dofhorbairt phearsanta i gceist freisin. Dá bhrí sin molaimgo láidir duit páirt a ghlacadh i ngach gné de bheathaan choláiste. Tá sonraí fúthu seo freisin sa lámhleabharseo.

Cé gur dócha gur strainséirí iad mórán na ndaoine abheidh ag tosú staidéir leat, is cairde maithe a bheidhdo chomhscoláirí sula i bhfad agus, gan amhras,déanfaidh tú cairdeas le daoine anseo in ITDD amhairfidh ar feadh do shaol.

Guím gach rath ort i do staidéar anseo in ITDD agustáim cinnte go dtaitneoidh an eispéireas go rí-mhórleat.

Denis Cummins, M.Sc.,Uachtarán

Tá áthas orm gur roghnaigh tú InstitiúidTeicneolaíochta Dhún Dealgan mar áit tosaithe céadtréimhse eile do ghairmréime agus tá fhios agam gurbiad na blianta seo chugainn is fearr a bheidh i doshaol.

Tógann sé tamall beag dul i dtaithí ar dhul ar choláistedon chéad uair, ach cabhróidh an lucht foirne, idiracadúil agus seirbhísí mic léinn, an trasdul ónmheánscoil go dtí an tríú leibhéal a réiteach chomhmín agus is féidir duit.

Táimid broidiúil in ITDD as eispéireas foghlama uathúila chur ar fáil. Beidh tú ag foghlaim i ngrúpaí beaga letacaíocht sármhaith ó do léachtóirí agus ón luchtfoirne tacaíochta foghlama eile. Agus ní bheidh domheasúnú bunaithe ar scrúduithe deireadhseimeastair amháin, ach ar theaglaim oibre déanta trídan seimeastar in éineacht le scrúduithe deireadhseimeastair. Feicfear duit gurb iad do léachtóirí dophríomhphointe teagmhála leis an Institiúid. Tá siadann chun treoir cabhrach a thabhairt duit maidir lestaidéar acadúil fad is atá tú anseo linn. Ná déan moilldul i dteagmháil leo ma bhíonn imní ar bith ort faoighné ar bith de do staidéar.

Cuireann an Institiúid raon seirbhísí tréadacha ar fáilfreisin duit. San áireamh tá seirbhís míochaine, seirbhís

Ár nInstitiúidFáilte an Uachtaráin

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Governing BodyThe Governing Body is the main governingstructure of the Institute. Consisting of nineteenmembers, including the Chairperson, thePresident of the Institute, representatives of localauthorities and VECs, regional industry, ICTU,students, academic and non-academic staff, theGoverning Body generally meets once a month toco-ordinate Institute policy. Two StudentRepresentatives, (one male and one female) areelected to this Body each April, to act on behalf ofstudents’ interests.

Academic CouncilThe Academic Council is a statutory bodyestablished under the Regional Technical CollegesAct (1992) and has responsibility for maintainingacademic standards and the development ofAcademic Regulations. The Academic Councilmakes recommendations to the Governing Body,and its Secretary is the Registrar. The AcademicCouncil has a membership of thirty three,including two student representatives.

PresidentDay-to-day responsibility for running the Institutefalls to the President, Denis Cummins.

Executive BoardThe President in conjunction with the Registrar,the Secretary/Financial Controller, the Head ofDevelopment, the Heads of School are responsiblefor the management of the running ofthe Institute.

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The contents of this handbook are correct at time of going to press, while every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the Institute reserves the right tomake reasonable amendments to details and cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or omissions. It is your responsibility to keep yourself informed as to the regulationsrelating to your situation at any given time.


Students’ Union 042 9370390Institute Shop 042 9370380Institute Restaurant 042 9370200AIB Bank 042 9370394Caretaking Staff 042 9370200

Local DirectGardai Siochana 042 9335577The Samaratians 1850 609 090Dundalk Rape Crisis Centre 042 9339491

The purpose of this student handbook is to give you an introduction to Dundalk Institute of Technology, to detail the support services thatare available to you and provide you with contact details which you may need during your first year in DkIT. It is important to note, onceyou become a DkIT registered student you are bound by the DkIT Code of Conduct. Details of this code and other DkIT policies areavailable in the Policies Section of this booklet. Further information on all our services is available on our website www.dkit.ie underStudent Life Section.

Useful Telephone Numbers

DkIT DirectMain Reception 042 9370200Registrar’s Office 042 9370204Admissions 042 9370230Admissions Officer 042 9370232Examinations Office 042 9370238Library 042 9370310Student Services Office 042 9370240Access Office 042 9370236Careers Office 042 9370243Chaplaincy 042 9370246(Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Church of Ireland)Counselling 042 9370247/8Disability & Student Quality Office 042 9370237Health Unit 042 9370245Student Learning & Development Centre 042 9370320Sports & Societies 042 9370244

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RunningDkIT

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Tá ábhar an lámhleabhair seo i gceart ar uair a fhoilsithe. Cé go rinneadh gach iarracht an eolas a bheith cruinn, forchoimeádann an Institiúid an ceart leasuithe réasúnta adhéanamh ar sonraí agus ní bheidh sí freagrach as míchruinneas nó easnamh. Is ortsa an freagracht tú féin a choimeád ar an eolas maidir le rialacháin a bhaineann le do chás agpointe ama ar bith.

Cumann na Mac Léinn 042 9370390Siopa na hInstitiúide 042 9370384Bialann na hInstitiúide 042 9370200Banc AIB 042 9370200Foireann Airíochais 042 9370200

Áitiúil go DíreachGardaí Síochána 042 9335577Na Samáraigh 1850 609 090Ionad Éigeandála um Éigniú Dhún Dealgan 042 9339491

Is é aidhm an lámhleabhair mic léinn seo ná Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Dhún Dealgan a chur in aithne duit, sonrú ar na seirbhísítacaíochta atá ar fáil, agus sonraí teagmhála a thabhairt a bheidh de dhíth ort, b’fhéidir, le linn do chéad bliain in ITDD. Is tábhachtach lenótáil, chomh luath agus a clárófar tú mar mhac léin in ITDD, go bhfuil tú faoi cheangal ag Cód Iompair ITDD. Tá sonraí an chóid seoagus polasaithe eile ITDD ar fáil i Rannóg Polasaithe an lámhleabhair seo. Tá tuilleadh eolais faoin ár seirbhísí uile ar fáil ar ár suíomhgréasáin www.dkit.ie faoi Rannóg Beatha Mic Léinn.

Uimhreacha Úsáideacha Gutháin

ITDD go DíreachFáiltiú 042 9370200Oifig an Chláraitheora 042 9370204Oifig Iontrála 042 9370232Oifig Riaracháin Acadúil 042 9370230Oifig na Scrúduithe 042 9370238Leabharlann 042 9370310Oifig Seirbhísí Mic Léinn 042 9370240Oifig Rochtana 042 9370236Oifig Gairmréime 042 9370243Séiplíneacht 042 9370246(Caitliceach Rómánach, Preispitéireach, Eaglais na hÉireann)Comhairleoireacht 042 9370247/8Oifig Míchumais & Cáilíocht Mic Léinn 042 9370237Ionad Míochaine 042 9370245Ionad Foghlama & Forbartha Mic Léinn 042 9370320Spóirt & Cumainn 042 9370244

Term 1:2011

7th-9th Sept Wednesday - Friday 1st Year Registration12th Sept Monday Term Starts for 1st Year Students13th Sept Tuesday Part-Time Courses Information19th Sept Monday Term Starts for ALL Students19th Sept Monday Apprentice Courses Commence3rd Oct Monday Part-Time Courses Begin14th Oct Friday Open Day15th Oct Saturday Open Morning4th-5th Nov Friday-Saturday Conferring16th Dec Friday Semester 1 Ends

Institute Closes Half Day 23rd Dec 2011 Re-Opens Tuesday 3rd Jan 2012

Institute Closes Half Day 5th April 2012 Re-opens 11th April 2012

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Institute Calendar2011/2012

Term 2: 2012

3rd Jan Tuesday Apprentice courses commence7th Jan Saturday Examinations Begin16th Jan Monday Part-time courses (year long) recommence30th Jan Monday Semester 2 begins30th Jan Monday Part-time short courses commence30th March Friday Term 2 ends2nd April Monday Apprentice courses commence

Term 3: 2012

16th April Monday Term 3 Begins14th May Monday Examinations Begin25th May Friday Examinations End

FÁS programs may run on a different timetable. In certain cases, where work placement is involved, these dates may vary. If in doubt students should contact their department.

Details are correct at going to press. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the Institute reserves the right to make reasonable amendments

to details and cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or omissions.

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Téarma 1:2011

7ú-9ú MF Céadaoin - Aoine Clárú 1ú Bliana12ú MF Luan Tús Téarma do Mhic Léinn 1ú Bliana13ú MF Máirt Eolas ar Chúrsaí Páirtaimseartha19ú MF Luan Tús Téarma do Mhic Léinn UILE19ú MF Luan Tús Cúrsaí na bPrintíseach3ú DF Luan Tús Cúrsaí Páirtaimseartha14ú DF Aoine Lá Oscailte15ú DF Satharn Maidin Oscailte4ú-5ú Samhain Aoine - Satharn Bronnadh16ú Nollaig Aoine Críoch Seimeastair 1

Dúnfar an Institiúid Leath Lá 23ú Nollaig 2011

Ath-oscailt Máirt 3ú Eanáir 2012

Dúnfar an Institiúid Leath Lá 5ú Aibreán 2012.

Ath-oscailt 11ú Aibreán 2012.

Féilire na hInsitiúide2011/2012

Téarma 2: 2012

3ú Eanáir Máirt Tús Cúrsaí na bPrintíseach7ú Eanáir Satharn Tús na Scrúduithe16ú Eanáir Luan Ath-thús Cúrsaí Páirtaimseartha

(fad bliana)30ú Eanáir Luan Tús Seimeastair 230ú Eanáir Luan Tús Cúrsaí Páirtaimseartha Gearra30ú Márta Aoine Críoch Téarma 22ú Aibreán Luan Tús Cúrsaí na bPrintíseach

Téarma 3: 2012

16ú Aibreán Luan Tús Téarma 3

14ú Bealtaine Luan Tús na Scrúduithe

25ú Bealtaine Aoine Críoch na Scrúduithe

D’fhéadfadh cláir FÁS amchlár difriúil a leanúint. I gcásanna áirithe, nuair a bhíonn socrúchán oibre i gceist, d’fhéadfadh na dátaí seo athrú. Má tá amhras ann ba chóir do mhic

léinn dul i dteagmháil lena roinn. Tá na sonraí i gceart ag uair a bhfoilsithe. Cé go rinneadh gach iarracht an eolas a bheith cruinn, forchoimeádann an Institiúid an ceart leasuithe

réasúnta a dhéanamh ar sonraí agus ní bheidh sí freagrach as míchruinneas nó easnamh.

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Campus Map

Entrances:A Main Entrance: Dublin RoadB Hoey’s Lane EntranceC Crowne Plaza Hotel / Carroll’s Entrance

1 Dr. T.K. Whitaker Building (Main Reception, Admissions and Library)2 North Building (School of Engineering)3 North Building (Department of Applied Science)4 South Building (School of Business and Humanities)5 Faulkner Building (Student Services, International

Office, Bank, Shop and Sports Hall)6 Faulkner Building (Hospitality Training Building)7 Muirhevna Building (Nursing.Midwifery and Health

Studies Department)8 Carroll’s Building (Apprenticeships and Bright Room)9 Carroll’s Building (School of Informatics and Creative Arts)10 Regional Development Centre11 Campus Bar12 Campus Restaurant13 Blackbox Theatre14 Student Accommodation15 Crowne Plaza Hotel

Academic QueriesContacting your School/Department

As a registered student of the Institute you will be associated with one of the Academic Schools.

The contact details for the Schools are as follows:


Bob McKiernanHead of School of Informatics and Creative ArtsT +353 42 9370280

School of Informatics & Creative ArtsHead of Department of Music & Creative MediaEibhlis FarrellHead of Section of Music Adele ComminsHead of Section of Creative Media Caroline O’SullivanHead of Department of Computing & MathematicsChristian Horn Cathal Kearney

Head of School of Business and Humanities

School of Business & HumanitiesHead of Department of Business StudiesHead of Department of Humanities David GettyHead of Department of Management& Financial Studies Shane HillHead of Hospitality Section Brianain ErraughtT +353 42 9370250

Eugene RoeHead of School of Engineering

School of EngineeringHead of Department of Electronic & Mechanical Engineering

Dan O’Brien

Head of Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Pat

McCormick

Head of Department of Construction & Surveying Noel Mc Kenna

Head of Department of Engineering Trades John Carolan

T +353 42 9370270

Edel HealyHead of School of Healthand Science

School of Health & ScienceHead of Department of Applied SciencesBreda BrennanHead of Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health

Studies Myles HackettHead of Midwifery Section Jill AtkinsonT +353 42 9370260

Academic Administration OfficeThe Academic Administration office is where yourstudent records are kept and is the first point ofcontact for any queries you may have relating toyour registration status, grants and fees. Theoffice is located in the ground floor of the TKWhitaker building. To contact this office you cancall in person or alternatively, you can contact theoffice by calling 042 9370230 or 042 9370233, orby email at [email protected].

Fergal SmythAdmissions Officer

T +353 42 9370230 (admissions office)

T +353 42 9370232 (admissions officer)

E [email protected]

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Further Information

RegistrationOnce you have accepted your offer of a place atDkIT and paid the appropriate fee you will beregistered on a DkIT programme. (If you arein receipt of grant assistance you will notbe charged).

You must be registered to attend your classes, touse the institute’s computers, to access coursenotes through moodle, to use the library, toreceive your student ID card and email details.If you have a query about registration please go tothe Academic Administration Office.


Student Grants

Third Level Maintenance Grant SchemeThis grant is available to registered studentsattending approved Higher Certificate or OrdinaryDegree programmes that fulfil the eligibilityrequirements set out by your local V.E.C. If youare awarded a grant you must provide your grantletter to the Academic Administration Office withyour bank account details. The grant is paid inarrears on a four week cycle directly into yourbank account.

Scholarships/Higher Education GrantsVEC Scholarships and Higher Education Grants areavailable to students attending Honours degreeprogrammes that fulfil the eligibility requirementsset out by your Local Authority or V.E.C.If you are awarded a grant you must provide yourgrant letter to the Academic Administration Officefor processing. These grants are paid by cheque inthree instalments over the academic year.

If you need information about other sources ofassistance please seewww.dkit.ie/student_life/finance orwww.studentfinance.ie. This website alsoprovides further information on course fees,details on eligibility requirements for free fees andother details of funding for students, such as theFund for Students with Disabilities, the Back toEducation Allowance and the StudentAssistance Fund.

The Back to Education AllowanceThe Back to Education Allowance is a scheme forunemployed people, lone parents, and peoplewith disabilities who are getting certain paymentsfrom the Department of Social and Family Affairs.Further details are available at www.welfare.ie.

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Administration Services continued. . .

Completion of FormsYou may require forms to be validated by theinstitute for example Letters of Registration,Letters for Grant Authorities, or Social Welfareforms. For this service please call into theAcademic Administration Office, the StudentServices Centre or your School Office and ensureyou have your valid ID card with you.

Leaving your Course EarlyYou may decide that you have made the wrongchoice for any number of reasons. i.e accepting ajob offer, applying for a different course next year,etc. If you are considering withdrawing from yourcourse you should discuss this with someone whocan help you: your Head of Department and theCareers Office are available to advise. Please noteif you decide to leave the Institute you mustcancel your registration by completing a CourseWithdrawal form available from your School Office.

Student Card & IdentificationA Student Card is issued to each studentfollowing registration. If your card is lost, stolen ordestroyed, you must report this to the AcademicAdministration Office, and a duplicate cardobtained on payment of €5. You may be asked toproduce your card at anytime on campus so keepit with you at all times. The card remains theproperty of DkIT.

Student E-mailAn e-mail account will be issued to you atregistration. Your e-mail username will also beprinted on your student card.Important information will be forwarded to youvia this e-mail account during the course of theyear, including examination timetables and results,changes to timetables and ProgrammeInformation. You should also regularly checkthe Institute website www.dkit.ie for newsand information.

SMS ServicePlease ensure the Academic Administration Officehas your current mobile number on record as theInstitute sends important information via text.

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Examinations


ExaminationsThe Examinations Office is located in The TKWhitaker Building behind the Whitaker Theatre.Examinations deal with timetablingexaminations, issuing examination results, andAcademic Appeals.

Before taking an examination at the Institute, youneed to familiarise yourself with the Regulationsfor the Conduct of Examinations, detailed in thePolicies section of this booklet, or atwww.dkit.ie/student_life/examinations/docs.If you have an examination query you can [email protected] call in to the office in person orphone 042 9370238.

European Diploma SupplementThe European Diploma Supplement (EDS) is issuedto all graduates of Higher Education Institutions inEurope in addition to their degree or certificateparchment. It provides additional informationregarding the award which is not availableon the official parchment such as modules studiedand the results obtained. It will be posted to youonce you graduate.

Olly KeeganExaminations Officer

T +353 42 9370238E [email protected]

Further Information

Student Support ServicesThe Student Services Unit is here to support you . . .

Student Services, which operates under the umbrella of the Registrar’s Office,is the section of theInstitute which deals explicitly with non-academic support for students. Linda Murphy, AcademicAdministration and Student Affairs Manager, is responsible for the administration of Student Services,including Admissions, Registration, Examinations and Student Support services. Staff in Student Serviceswork closely with all other areas of the Institute, including the Students' Union, to ensure that thewelfare of students is paramount. Student Services also aim to assist students in planning their futuresand in progressing to employment or further studies.

The Student Services Centre located in the Faulkner Building provides a range of personal support tostudents attending the Institute and aims to provide both advice and practical supports in a wide varietyof circumstances. Appointments for all Student Support Services can be made through this office.

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Linda MurphyAcademic Administration &Student Affairs Manager


Further Information Sinead DunneStudent Services Officer


For Student Services OfficeT +353 42 9370240E [email protected]

Accidents in DkITIf you have an accident in DkIT, please notify amember of staff immediately or contact theStudent Health Unit. Then inform your Head ofDepartment. All departments and the Students’Union have First Aid Kits. Where necessary,students can be referred to the Casualty Unit atOur Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, by theInstitute Doctor or Nurse. You will not have to paya casualty charge in these cases. However DkIT isnot liable for any transport costs associated withreferrals. Please ensure you always haveemergency funds available to defray costs.

The Student Health UnitThe Student Health Unit is located upstairs in theFaulkner building next to the Fitness Suite. Allfull-time students of DkIT are treated free ofcharge at the Unit. There is one full-time and onepart-time nurse available to see students daily, noappointment is necessary. A doctor is inattendance each day in the Student Health Unit.Students needing to see the doctor must bereferred by the nurse, and should come to theUnit as early as possible on the morning of thesurgery to make an appointment as there are alimited number of places available. You mustbring your student ID card along whenattending the Student Health Unit.

Doctor surgery times will be posted up in theStudent Health Unit at the start of term andwill be available on the Institute website.Students are advised to notify the Health Unitif they suffer from conditions requiring specialattention, e.g. Epilepsy, Diabetes, etc.


Student Health Unit

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Breige RustInstitute Nurse


Further Information

Patricia SmythInstitute Nurse


StudentSupport

Services

Medical CardsMedical Card application forms may be obtained from the Student HealthUnit. Entitlement to a Medical Card is on the basis of the financialcircumstances of your family if you are under 25 years of age. If your parentshave Medical Cards you may be entitled to a card of your own. Over 25’smay be assessed independently of their parents. Please call in to the StudentHealth Unit for further information or details regarding medical entitlements.

Remember, your visit to the Student Doctor is free. If you don’t have aMedical Card you must pay for anything prescribed. A number of localpharmacies in Dundalk have agreed to give a reduction of 10% on normalprescription charges if you bring your current Student ID card with you.Please see www.dkit.ie/student_life/student_services/health_unitfor further information.

Student Health Unit continued. . .

Student Counselling ServiceThe counselling service is operated by one full-time and one part-time counsellor who are bothfully trained counselling psychologists. Thecounsellors are trained in the art of listening andwill encourage and support you to explore theissues and find the best options for you.The kinds of issues students often look for helpwith include:

* Isolation

*Relationship difficulties*Loneliness*Sexuality / sexual identity*Sexual abuse*Depression*Family breakdown*Bereavement*Study problems, concentration difficulties

The counselling service is confidential & free. It can also provide referral to other services if appropriate.

The service provides one to one counselling sessions, group counselling and workshops on study skills;examinations techniques etc. It is located upstairs in the Student Services Building, beside the StudentHealth Unit.

You can make an appointment by phoning the service direct on 042 9370247 or 042 9370248 by callingto the Student Services Centre, or by email [email protected], [email protected] [email protected].

You will be offered an initial appointment as soon as possible and generally within 48 hours of contact.

If you have any questions about counselling and whether it is right for you please email us.

The service also has a range of reading materials, which it recommends; you can access this list throughthe library or by email.

For more info: www.dkit.ieFor more info: www.dkit.ie

Student Counselling Service

Francis McGivern

Student Counsellor

T +353 42 9370248

E [email protected]

E [email protected]

Further Information WWW.mymindmatters.ie

Gertie Rafteryy

Student Counsellor

T +353 42 9370247

E [email protected]

E [email protected]

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The Chaplaincy provides pastoral care andresponds to the personal needs of students inproviding a faith presence in the Institute.Chaplaincy offers a space for quiet reflection,mediation and prayer. The service is provided by aRoman Catholic Chaplain and visiting Church ofIreland and Presbyterian Ministers. The ChaplaincyOffice is located in the Student Services Centre.Mass is provided daily in the Institute Quiet Roomlocated near to the Student Health Unit.

Chaplaincy Service

Roman Catholic ChaplainFr. Clement MacManuis

M +353 87 7500466T +353 42 9370246E [email protected]

Church of IrelandRev. Sandra Pragnal M.A.,B.Th.Rector


PresbyterianRev. Stanley Millen

T +353 42 9321520

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AccessThe Access Officer promotes access to theInstitute and co-ordinates support for groups thatare under represented in third level education.These groups include students from a backgroundof socio-economic disadvantage, mature students,students from the traveller community and ethnicminorities, etc.

The Access office is also responsible for the co-ordination of the Institute’s scholarships andbursaries programmes.

For more information contact the Access office orthrough the Student Services Centre.

Access & Disability Services

Disability & Student Quality OfficeThe Institute provides supports and advocateson behalf of any student with a physical,sensory or learning difficulty, or has a mentalhealth condition that interferes with thelearning process.

The Disability and Student Quality Office workswith you to ensure that disability does not hinderyou from achieving your full academic potential.

Eileen LynchAccess Officer


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Further Information

Gerard Mc HughDisability and Student Quality Officer

T +353 42 9370237

E [email protected]

or call into the office which is located in Room L211 (1st

Floor,Whitaker Building - near Library)

Further Information

Student Learning& Development Centre

Student Learning & Development CentreThe Student Learning and Development Centre in Dundalk Institute ofTechnology fulfils an important role in supporting students who wish toimprove their academic and study skills. It offers advice about studiesprovided by members of staff who are experienced in dealing with suchmatters. The main aim of the Centre is to ease the transition to third levelwhile improving retention rates.

The purpose of the Centre is to provide a space where students feelcomfortable about raising issues that may help them to study or learn moreeffectively. It helps build confidence and self-esteem, especially whenmitigating circumstances arise.

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The type of support provided depends, primarily, on individual or groupneeds. Essentially it consists of individual and small group consultations witha learning skills adviser. In addition it provides workshops for all students,undergraduate and postgraduate alike, on a range of academic and study-related skills.

The Centre operates an ‘open door’ policy striving to accommodate theacademic and learning needs of all who present to the Centre. Scheduledtutorials are advertised widely throughout the Institute, on our webpage, anddetails are also emailed to all staff and students.

Bookings are made via email or in person at the Student Services Centre.Individuals seeking one-to-one consultations do so via email or bycompleting a ‘Tutor Request Form’.

Further Information

Pauline McGladeAcademic Development Tutor

T +353 42 9370323

T +353 42 9370290

E [email protected]

E [email protected]

or call into the office which is located in Room S202

CareersThe Careers Service supports all students andrecent graduates of the Institute in exploringtheir career interests in evaluating and assessingtheir career opportunities and in effectivelyimplementing their career or furtherstudy sessions.

The Careers Service supports you in realising yourcareer aspirations. The following are some of theactivities, resources and services available to youfrom the Careers Service.


Careers Service

* Taking Control of your Future' workshops forfinal year students

* Graduate Talks and Further Studies Options

* Company Presentations and interviews

* Access to The Graduate Careers Fair and tothe Post Graduate Studies Fair held annuallyin the RDS

* One to one guidance and support if you areconcerned about programme choice

* Careers Information Area - contains invaluableresources on further study, vacancies, andgeneral career information

* Careers Awareness Days for different disciplines/ vocational areas

* C.V. preparation and Interview skills seminars

* Help with job applications

* Research skills - exploring career options andopportunities on the Internet

* Careers Website including our CareersNewsletter featuring current job vacancies;

The Careers Service is located in the StudentServices Centre. A consultation with CareersAdviser is by appointment only at set periodsduring the week. Appointments can be madethrough the Student Services Centre reception.

For further information check out the Careerssection on www.dkit.ie/careers or our noticeboards located around the college for closingdates and general careers information.

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Amanda KirkCareers Officer

T +353 42 9370243E [email protected] www.dkit.ie/careers

Further Information

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Dundalk Institute of TechnologyAlumni AssociationThe DkIT Alumni Association was established toenable graduates to keep in touch with theInstitute and with each other. Some of you maythink that graduation day is the end of yourrelationship with the Institute. We would like tothink of it as a new beginning.

Further

Information

Alumni Association

E [email protected]

W http://alumni.dkit.ie

Students are encouraged to become activelyinvolved in all aspects of clubs and societies fromadministration to participation. Students have theopportunity to represent the college nationallyand internationally in their chosen field.Can’t find a club or society that interests you?Then how about setting up your own! ContactCiara in the Sports & Societies Office for moreinformation on how to set up a new sport orsociety.

It’s now your chance to become part of the DkITStudent experience, so Get Active and GetInvolved!

Sports and Societies OfficeThe Sports and Societies Office is located in the Student Services Centre andplays a pivotal role in the life of the Institute, assisting students in the set-up,organisation and running of Sports Clubs and Societies and recreationalactivities within the college.

The Sports and Societies Office offers a wide range of student basedactivities. Your time as a student in Dundalk IT gives you some of the bestopportunities you will ever have to indulge your interests and experience newactivities. Hundreds of students are involved in clubs as diverse as Hip Hop,Fencing, Rugby, Archery, Game Consoling, D.J’ing or Basketball. Otherstudents opt to join more relaxing pursuits such as the Traditional MusicSociety, Irish Dancing, Hill-Walking or Yoga. Special interest activities andcourse based societies such as Martial Arts, Computing and VeterinaryNursing prove very popular every year and are an ideal way to further yourinterest in an informal setting.

Sports & Societies


Ciara PattersonSports & Societies Officer

T +353 42 9370244M +353 87 6755094E [email protected]

[email protected]@dkit.ie

Further Information

Outdoor Playing FacilitiesThe multi-functional playing fields cater for allthe main sports, Gaelic Football, Hurling,Soccer, Rugby and Athletics.

A jogging lane, a facility much used by bothstudents and staff alike, is on the perimeter ofthe playing fields.

Sports FacilitiesMulti-Purpose-Centre (MPC)The Multi-Purpose Centre (MPC) is the centre forindoor activity used primarily for class purposes,Community and Sports Leadership and HealthPromotion and Physical Activity classes. Outsidethose formal classes it is used both by registeredclubs and societies complimented by student useeither on an individual or class basis.As well as catering for all indoor games the MPChas a seating capacity for 250 spectators, andhosts various competitions and shows throughoutthe year.

Institute Fitness SuiteThe Fitness Suite is situated just above the MPCand adjacent to the Student Health Unit. Thefacility is open to all students from 12 noon to8:30pm daily.

You can avail of the opportunity of working on aspecialised programme, which can be designedand planned around your needs by our fitnessconsultant. Students are charged a smallmembership fee for use of the fitness suite.

Sports & Societies continued. . .

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Student Support Services

Student Assistance FundAs part of an ongoing funding initiative to tackleeducational disadvantage in the third-level sector,an E.S.F-aided Student Assistance Fund isadministered by the Institute on behalf of theH.E.A. The Fund is intended to tackle educationaldisadvantage by providing financial support todisadvantaged students who require additionalsupport to enable them to fully benefit from theirthird-level studies.

All registered students of the Institute are eligibleto apply for assistance from the Fund. It isimportant to note that, as the Fund is limited,students are not automatically entitled toassistance based on their circumstances. It is amatter for the Institute to target the Fund’sresources at those disadvantaged students most inneed. Application forms for this fund are availablefrom the Student Services Centre.

Hardship FundThe Hardship Fund is available to assist studentswho face a crisis or an emergency and needimmediate financial assistance. The Hardship Fundis administered by the Chaplaincy. The Fund islimited and is only available in exceptionalcircumstances. In many cases, assistance isprovided in the form of a loan. The Hardship Fundis provided jointly by the Department of Educationand Science and Institute funds.

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InternationalOffice

Stewart and administered by Jane Daly andSummer Wu (available daily in theInternational Office).

Call in and talk to us! We are here to:

* Provide information and assistance to allInternational students on campus

* Provide information and assistance to allstudents wishing to study abroad on theErasmus Programme

* Maintain contact with students while abroad

* Provide information on accommodation for allincoming International/Erasmus students

* Provide assistance with visa requirements forall students

The International Office is located in Room F215(upstairs in the Student Services - FaulknerBuilding).

The International OfficeWillkommen! Bienvenue! Dia Dhuit! We arepleased to welcome International and Erasmusstudents on campus and actively encourage Irishstudents to avail of opportunities to study abroadat one of our 60 Partner Colleges locatedthroughout Europe and China. Studying inanother country broadens understanding andtolerance between people, introduces you to newfriends, and provides you with the chance todevelop your personal and professional skills-set.

Students from as far afield as China, India, Nepaland Nigeria join Erasmus students at DkIT fromacross Europe including France, Germany, Spain,Portugal, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Lithuaniaand Estonia. All students are assured of a warmwelcome and the many languages heard oncampus make it an interesting place to bea student!

Students on full-time programmes in Business,Humanities, Hospitality,Computing, CreativeMedia, Music, Engineering and Applied Sciencescan study at one of our European or Asian partnercolleges for one semester, or for a full academicyear. This experience enhances qualifications andprovides you with the opportunity to discoveranother European language. Erasmus grantfunding can be applied for.

The Erasmus Programme(Student and Staff Exchange)The Erasmus programme is coordinated by NoreenCarney and administered by Adele Nordon(available daily in the International Office).

The International Office forNon-European StudentsThe International Office deals with all non-European students and is co-ordinated by Michael

International OfficeFu

rthe

rInfo

rmation Adele Nordon

Erasmus Administrator


Jane DalyNon-EU Administrator


Summer WuNon-EU Administrator


Michael StewartNon-EU International Marketing Officer


Noreen CarneyErasmus Co-ordinator


Further Information


Geraldine ByrneStudent’s Union Secretary

James ClarkeUnion President

David BraniganUnion Vice-President

The Student Union Office

Students’ UnionThe role of the Students’ Union is to representstudents within the Institute, and to ensure thatall students are treated fairly. Remember, theStudents’ Union is your union, and we are here tosupport you. So call in any time - we’realways on hand if you need help!

What We Do* Representation of Students

* Student Welfare

* Organisation of Events

* Initiation of Student-related Policy

* Representing USI

* Entertainment

* Student Travel & Discount Cards

* J1 Visas

* Student AccommodationThe S.U. OfficeGround Floor Faulkner BuildingOpen 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday – Friday

T +353 42 9370390T +353 86 8223861E [email protected] www.dkitsu.ie

A Community Garda visits the Institute at specifictimes every week, and are available to meetstudents in confidence. Among the services theywill be offering on Campus will be stampingpassport forms, and giving advice about personalsafety and security of property. Details of whenthe Gardaí will be on Campus will be publicised atthe start of term.

Community Watch

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OPACUse our OPAC (OnlineCatalogue) to searchfor items in the Library.The OPAC will let youknow where an item islocated, if it’s available,and let you reserve it ifit’s not.

DatabasesDatabases are onlinecollections of journals,specialist magazinesand book chapters.The Library has accessto a range ofdatabases coveringsubject areas forall courses.

BooksThe Library has over50,000 books availablefor you to borrow. Wealso have DVDs andCDs which you canborrow for free.

JournalsAs well as our onlinejournals, we also haveprint journals,magazines andnewspapers.

Inter-Library LoanIf a book or journalarticle is not in ourLibrary, we can request itfor you from anotherLibrary. For moreinformation email:[email protected].

Subject GuidesWe have compiled aselect list of books,journals, databases andwebsites aimedspecifically for yourcourse. Go to theOPAC for the directlink for Subject Guides..

The LibraryFinding information on your Library

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Info SkillsWe offer informationskills tutorials to helpyou identify, locate andevaluate informationfor your studies. Bookthese tutorials throughyour lecturer.

Library StaffWe are here to helpand advise you on allaspects of yourresearch. Contact usfor further details.

Opening HoursDuring semester Monday-Thursday 8.30am - 9.00pm

Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm

Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm

Out of semester Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

See www.dkit.ie/library for any changes.

We look forward to working with you over the coming year.

TheLibrary

Further Information

Ann ClearyLibrarian

T +353 42 9370310F +353 42 9338313E [email protected] www.dkit.ie/library

Sustainability at DkIT


One of the aims of Dundalk Institute of Technology’s newStrategic Plan is to cultivate graduates who understand andcan apply the principles of Sustainable Development.Sustainable Development suggests a way of thinking that seesthe connections between social, economic and environmentalimpacts and which aims to ensure that development meets theneeds of the present without compromising the ability offuture generations to meet their own needs.

This ambition means that in DkIT work is being done to buildSustainable Development into the curriculum and academicwork and into the way the College itself operates. Alreadythere are a number of academic programmes which featureSustainable Development, such as our degree in SustainableAgriculture.

Sustainability also unites the research activities on campus andis reflected in the work of Water is Life, Credit, the Centre forFresh Water and the Netwell Centre.

Sustainability at DkIT

We are also working to demonstrate whatSustainable Development looks like in ourday-to-day work. Current initiatives include:

* Attaining an Taisce’s Green Flag award

* A Fairtrade Campus

* Reducing waste on campus

* Promotion of green and sustainabletransport

* Using the Wind Turbine on campus tomeet about 60% of our energy needs

* Green Campus Tour

* Discusion Groups and a Speaker Series onaspects of Sustainable Development

* Raised beds for growing food on campus

The College invites students who are interestedin these issues to get involved in the activitiesof the Green Campus Group which is chairedby a Student Leader.

At DkIT you will get to be part of sustainabilityin action and will have an opportunity todevelop your knowledge and skills in this area.More and more employers and organisationsrecognize that we need a new way of thinkingabout development, so your experience in DkITwill be of enormous benefit to your personaland working life.

Wind-Energy Generation

Approximately 60% of

electricity in DkIT is

generated from the

Institute Wind Turbine,

saving about 900 tonnes of

CO2 emission every year.

Ice Bank

Integration of an Ice Bank

into the newly renovated

Carroll Building, reduces

the need for expensive air

conditioning and cooling.

Fairtrade

DkIT proudly s

upports Fairtr

ade –

we serve 100%

Fairtrade

certified coffe

e, tea and sug

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all outlets. W

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Fiartrade organ

isationin the

North East - th

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towns,villiage

s, parishes or

organisations

with Fairtrade

status in the N

orth East Regi

on.

Extensive Recycling ProgrammeThe Institute recycles 53%waste, 26% dry recyclables,and 25% compost. Paper,cardboard, floppy disks,aluminium cans, plastic bottles,glass, copper pipe and copperwire, steel, printer cartridges,batteries, and cooking oil ourall recycled.

CANDI (Computer-Au

tomated-

Nightly-Shut Down Init

iative)

PCs on campus are shu

t down

every nightat 10.00 pm

, resulting

in a 60% reduction inenergy

consumption. The auto

matic

shutoff notonly saves p

ower, but

also extends the usefu

l life of each

pc, therebyreducing th

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equipmentreplacemen

t costs and

DkIT’s carbon footprint

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student home directories, please ensure that youhave removed your data before the first of July tosecure your data.

Software available for home useComputer Services have negotiated licenseagreements with certain software suppliers thatallow students to use course based software ontheir home PCs. For further information check outour webpage atwww.dkit.ie/compserv/support.

Public Access PCsThere are 110 PCs available to the general studentpopulation in the Library. Public access kiosks areavailable in open areas.

Wireless AccessLaptop users can access the Internet using awireless access facility in many public areas oncampus e.g. Library and Restaurant. Furtherlocations & details are available on the ComputerServices Webpage www.dkit.ie/wireless. Useraccess is controlled by email username &password. Check out the mobile computing policydocument at www.dkit.ie/wireless.

Computing ServicesComputing Services provide IT support servicesacross campus to all staff and students. Thisincludes user IT support, lab and networkmanagement support services. Computerservices manage the DkIT web services for ourInternet/Intranet sites. This also includes the e-learning Moodle system. Our information pagesare at www.dkit.ie/compserv.

UsageAs with any technology, we ask you to use thefacilities responsibly in order to ensure themaximum benefit to all users on campus.Facilities are provided for educational purposesand any abuse will be penalised under the Codeof Conduct. The ICT Policy can be viewed atwww.dkit.ie/itpolicy.

* Note:

By using the Institute's computer equipment/facilities

you are bound by the Institute Acceptable Usage Policy

as found in the ICT Policies document. This agreement is

reproduced on the following pages: Acceptable Usage

Policy (reproduced from ICT Policy document

http://www.dkit.ie/itpolicy)

Student User AccountsStudents are provided with a user account andhome directory for file storage to operate / usethe IT services available on campus. These servicesinclude e-mail, wireless access, Moodle, file andprint services. Students' e-mail/ user accountsdetails are available at registration, and in theacademic administration office post-registration.Please keep your user account/passwordinformation private as it is your key to all thecollege IT services. You, as a member of the Usercommunity, are responsible for managing youruser account and any actions that maybe linked toit should anything occur.

User account Self ServiceA password self service is available to students.You can set up user details that will allow you toadminister your own password details. Details areavailable on the following link:http://forgotpassword.dkit.ie.

Remember if you forget/lose your user accountdetails there is an administration fee of €5 toreset your account password. This service isavailable at the Library front desk. As part of ourannual maintenance routine we reinitialize all

Computing Services


Use of Mobile devices, iPOD, MP3Players, USB attached devicesYou may use USB data sticks for class use only tosecure your data, All other USB attached devicesare not allowed. With this in mind please note (asper IT policy) that you cannot use the Institutes’equipment for copyright infringement or otheractivity that may bring the institute into disrepute.Institute IT services / equipment are providedfor the Academic and administration activities ofthe institute.

IT Support DeskThe IT Support Desk is available to deal with anyIT related problems you may have on Campus.If you have any problems reading / accessing yourUSD data stick, call down IT user support roomE122 for assistance. We will scan the USB datadisk for any faults etc to restore data. Rememberyou should ensure that you have data store onyour network drive to secure the work that youhave done already.

Pay Print ServiceA pay print service is available to student’s campuswide. You can, if you wish, print from any publicPC (e.g. Library), Laptop or lab PC to this print

service. Further information is available onhttp://studentprinting.dkit.ie. This service ismanaged by College Services.

The DkIT websiteThe Dundalk Institute of Technology’s’ awardwinning website (golden spider) provides acomprehensive introduction to the Institute forstudents. Through our Web pages we hope toprovide all the necessary information about theInstitute – including up-to-date news andannouncements, full and part-time course listings,staff contact information, information on facilities,faculties, student services, job vacancies andinternational student programmes, in addition toimportant information about student life at DkIT.

Com

putingServices

It is also hoped that we will be able to assiststudents to identify possible careeropportunities as well as providing detailedcourse information. The site is intended to besimple to navigate, and the information,including links to other Irish and Europeanthird-level institutes, will be continually updatedthroughout the year. If you have any queries orinformation relating to the website pleasecontact the School / Department secretaries.

Further Information

James McCahill

IT Manager

T +353 42 9370300

E [email protected]

W http://helpdesk.dkit.ie

All your stationery and study requirements areprovided by College Services. All profits generatedgo towards improving the service as a whole. Themain facilities are:

Campus ShopLocated in the Faulkner building, you can get yourstationery, text books, class manuals, newspapers(all at student rate), mobile top-up's, past exampapers here.

PhotocopyingThe students printing and photocopying servicehas been completely upgraded. These self servicemachines are located throughout the campus,including the library where you can print / copy inboth black and white and in colour. This cardlesssystem offers a faster, better quality print by usinga more reliable, fully maintained printers.

BindingPresentation material, as well as a binding serviceis also available in the Shop. Here you can alsoavail of a laminating service.

Student LockersSecure lockers are available for short-term rental,and are located on the ground floor near thelibrary. The long-term rental of lockers can bearranged through the Campus Shop. These arelocated throughout the campus.

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College Services

Opening HoursMonday - Thursday 8.45am – 4.30pmFriday 8.45am – 3.00pm

Further Information

Donal KieranManager of College Services

T +353 42 9370384

E [email protected]

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The WellMonday-Thursday 8.00am - 4.15pm


Nursing FoyerMonday-Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm


Ext. 3790

Development CentreMonday-Friday 10.00am - 2.00pm

Starbucks: PJ Carrolls BuildingMonday-Thursday 8.30am - 6.00pm


Institute CateringBecoming a student can mean that you have tolook after yourself more than ever before. Thatisn’t always easy, but we want to help. It’simportant to remember that a healthy diet iscrucial for a healthy, enjoyable life. InstituteCatering ensures that nutritious food choices arereadily available at all times.

We have six catering outlets on campus, offeringstudents an excellent range of quality food atprices to suit all pockets.

Opening HoursMain RestaurantMonday-Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm


Ext. 3797

Coffee DockMonday-Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm


Ext. 2206

Canteen Services

Trish AhernProject Manager

Catering Services

Services available for students:* Student Plus Account

* Maintenance & Transaction Free Banking

* Reduced Rate Overdraft

* Reduced Rate Loans

* 24 Hour Phone & Internet Banking

* Commission Free Foreign Exchange

* Credit Interest

* AIB Debit Card

* Student Mastercard

Graduate Package also available, for more details

contact the campus AIB branch.

Banking on CampusAIB Bank provides a wide range of banking facilitiesin the Institute for staff and students alike. AoifeMackie is the Bank’s Student Officer and she will behappy to advise you on all relevant financial matters.

Opening HoursBankMonday, Tuesday & Thursday 10.30am - 4.00pm

Wednesday 11.00am - 4.00pm


Closed 12.30pm - 1.30pm each day.

An ATM (Banklink machine) is available for cash

services at any time during the day. Please note that

cash can only be obtained from the Campus Bank

by using this machine. Branches of the other main

banks are located in the town.


Banking

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Further

Information

AIB Bank DkITT +353 42 9370394

Transport - Getting to DkIT

Arriving by BusThere are a large number of buses servicing the DkIT and Dundalk area daily. Please check outfollowing homepages for timetables and updated routes:Bus Eireann www.buseireann.ie Local and national servicesTranslink www.translink.co.uk Services from North of IrelandHalpenny Travel www.halpennytravel.com Local servicesMatthews Coach www.matthewscoach.com Dublin, Drogheda, DundalkBreffni Coaches www.breffnicoaches.com Meath, Cavan, Louth, DublinFinlay Coaches www.finlaycoaches.com Ardee, DundalkFinegancoaches www.robbiefinegancoaches.goldenpages.ie Carrickmacross-Dundalk

Arriving by TrainCheck out schedules on the Irish Rail website: www.irishrail.ie orwww.translink.co.uk/enterprise for updated timetables and routes.Some of the routes include:

Route 1 Bray, Dun Laoghaire, Blackrock, Dublin, Howth, Portmarnock,Malahide, Donabate, Rush & Lusk, Skerries, Balbriggan,Gormanston, Laytown, Drogheda, Dundalk

Route 2 Dublin Connolly, Drogheda, DundalkRoute 3 Belfast, Lisburn, Portadown, Newry, Dundalk

Taxi NumbersA1 Cabs +353 42 9326 666Dundalk Cabs +353 42 9355 555Sevens Cabs +353 42 9377 777Shevlin’s Cabs +353 42 9333 333

Getting

toDkIT

Cycling to DkITDkIT is keen to promote cycling as a viable alternative to car based transport.There are a number of bike sheds throughout the campus as well aschanging facilities.

Students can also avail of discounts in the purchase of bicycles and some ofthe shops in Dundalk town have a buyback offer at the end of each year.

Cycle Shops in Dundalk* Cycle Centre 44 Dublin Street, Dundalk

* Cycle Shop Dundalk 48 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk

* Tommy the Bike 11 Earl Street, Dundalk

* Halfords Dundalk Retail Park, Dundalk




Car Sharing to DkITA new website for staff and students of DkIT has

been established to promote car sharing. The site

encourages car sharing in an informal and easy

way among staff and students who are travelling

the same route. Your DkIT email address is

needed for login. The site can be found at

www.carsharing.ie/dkit.

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Driving to DkITIf you are coming by car please note that DkIT operates a pay and display

parking system.

Car Parks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 all operate on pay and display. Car Parks 1 and

8 are reserved for DkIT staff only, while Car Park 9 is free for all DkIT

Students and Staff.

Please be aware that your car might be clamped if your car is not parked in a

designated car parking space or if you park your car without a valid permit

and or parking ticket. The charge at present is set at 30 cent per hour, two

euro per day or eight euro per week. The payment of a daily or weekly rate

does not guarantee a parking space.

Further information on parking in DkIT please visit: www.dkit.ie/parking

GPS Co-ordinates: Latitude: 53.98404;Longitude: -6.39527

Getting

toDkIT


Rights and ResponsibilitiesThis section sets out your rights andresponsibilities as a DkIT student, and the conductexpected of you as a member of the Institute andlocal community. All students registered in theInstitute must agree to abide by the Institute’sregulations. This is a requirement for validregistration.

This booklet details the Student Code of Conductand the Regulations for the Conduct ofExaminations. All other required regulations arelisted in this section; further details are availableon the DkIT website as detailed at the end ofthis section.

Your RightsAs a student of the Institute, you are entitled to:

* Be treated solely on the basis of your merits,abilities and potential and not to be unfairlydiscriminated against

* Fair and just procedures, including appropriateappeals procedures, in all matters of theacademic regulations and complaints process

* Prompt access and accurate informationrelating to your studies including the rightto clear assessment guidelines throughoutyour programme

* Tuition of a professional standard on theprogramme for which you are registeredand reasonable education and supportfacilities consistent with the resourcesavailable to the Institute

* Impartial guidance and a range of supportservices in an environment that provides forpersonal and social development

* Democratic representation at all levels andto have the opportunity to participate instudent associations

Your ResponsibilitiesAs a student of the Institute, we expect thatyou will:

* Follow and conform to Health and Safetyregulations and related codes of practice

* Take responsibility for your learning and attendclasses regularly and punctually and follow yourprogramme of study

* Accept and observe the Institutes codes ofstandards and in particular, observe theInstitutes Student Code of Conduct

Your Rights and Responsibilities

Policies & Procedures

The Institute recognises the right to dignity of every individual associated with it, and it expects that each of them will be treatedwith consideration, courtesy and respect, without harassment, or physical or verbal abuse. Every member shall refrain fromconduct liable to infringe the rights of others. DkIT Code of Conduct does not reduce your legal rights. Its goal is to maintain asuitable academic environment for all in the Institute and to ensure that your rights as a student member will not be less than therights of other members of the Institute. A Discipline Committee appointed by the Academic Council will oversee all matters ofstudent discipline.

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DkIT Code of ConductCode of Conduct and Disciplinary ProceduresStaff members are bound by the Staff Discipline Code. As a student member,you must observe the Student Code of Conduct. You need to informyourself about the regulations that concern the use of particular Institutefacilities, laboratories, procedures (including those relating to examinationsand assessment) and equipment. Authorised members of the Institute canenforce these regulations under this Code.

Contents1 Introduction to Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures

2 General Principles

3 Student Identity Card

4 Breaches of Code of Discipline

5 Reporting Offences

Appendix A Major Offences, Procedures & PenaltiesAppendix B The Discipline CommitteeAppendix C Appeals

Policies & Procedures continued. . .


1 Introduction to the Code of Conduct

1.1 Dundalk Institute of Technology is aninstitution established by the RegionalTechnical Colleges Act, 1992.

1.2 The members of the Institute area the members of the Governing Bodyb the members of the Academic Councilc the members of staffd the registered studentse the graduatesf such other persons as the Governing

Body may appoint as members.

1.3 The President is the Chief Officer of theInstitute. The President, the Governing Bodyand the Academic Council perform thefunctions prescribed by the 1992 Act, and asmay be directed by the Minister from timeto time.

1.4 The Governing Body has overall responsibilityfor the regulation of Institute affairs. TheAcademic Council is responsible, subject tothe approval of the Governing Body, formaking the Academic Regulations of theInstitute. The responsibility for controlling and

directing the activities of the Institute andcontrolling the conduct and actions of thestudents rests with the President and with theInstitute's delegated officers. These includethe Registrar, Heads of School, Heads ofDepartment, Librarian, AcademicAdministration & Student Affairs Manager,Computer Services Manager, RestaurantManager and other duly authorised persons.

1.5 The Code of Conduct consists of the codepublished in this document and its appendicesand any detailed regulations that relate to, orare published for specific areas or activities,for example, examinations, laboratories,workshops and the library. The Code alsoincludes the regulations of HETAC and otherrelevant awarding authorities. When theInstitute makes changes to the Code, they areapproved by the Academic Council. Changesto other regulations are notified to theAcademic Quality Sub-Committee andpublished in notices to students.

1.6 Copies of this Code are publishedannually and are available from theAcademic Administration Office. You get acopy at registration and it will be on view inthe Library, in School/Departmental Officesand at the Students' Union.

Code

ofConduct

Code of Conduct

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2 General Principles

2.1 All members and committees of the Instituteshall observe natural justice and fairprocedures in respect of this Code ofConduct, and no penalty will be imposed onyou as a member of the Student Bodyexcept in accordance with this Code.

2.2 You should act in accordance with this Codeof Conduct and with the publishedregulations of the Institute, and you shouldmaintain acceptable standards of behaviourand act in a law-abiding, mature andhonest fashion.

2.3 You should treat others with respect for theirperson and their rights, whether in theInstitute or elsewhere, and avoid conductwhich infringes upon the rights or lawfulactivities of others, or which brings theInstitute into disrepute. You should treatInstitute property and/or facilities with respectand not use them when you are notauthorised to do so. This includes all propertyand/or facilities being used by or under thecontrol of the Institute.

2.4 When you report for a class, laboratory,workshop session or if you seek to use anyother Institute facility, the Institute staffmember in charge has the right to excludeyou, under Health and Safety legislation, if inhis or her opinion, you appear to be underthe influence of alcohol, drugs, or othersubstances. If you dispute this opinion, youmust appeal immediately to the head of yoursection, department or school.

2.5 This Code applies:* To all registered students of the Instituteboth on and off campus.

* To students on work experience where thatis part of their programme of study.

* To students on exchange programmes inother Institutes.

* To students on off-campus assignmentswhich are part of their programme of study.

* To acts or omissions of students when theyare representing the Institute, or at any Clubor Society, which would violate this Code ifdone in the Institute.

Code of Conduct continued. . .


3 Student Identity Cards

3.1 A Student Identity Card is issued to youfollowing registration. It is non-transferableand if you lose it or it is stolen or destroyed,you must report this to the Registrar’s Officeat once. You can get a duplicate card if youpay the appropriate fee.

3.2 The card remains the property of the Instituteat all times. It is your proof that you areentitled to use the Institute’s facilities. Youmust produce it or give it up on demand toany authorised member of Institute staff. Youare entitled to ask the staff member toidentify him/herself. In cases of emergency, astudent may get a temporary identificationform from the School Office.

4 Breaches of Code of Discipline

4.1 An act or omission by you* which adversely affects the rights of anyother member of the Institute, or

* which disrupts the orderly and responsibleconduct of any Institute activity, or whichviolates any Institute regulation or thisCode, is a breach of the Code ofDiscipline.

4.2 Any alleged incident of unlawful behaviour

may immediately be referred to the Garda

Síochána. In the event of Gardaí

investigating a student, the Institute reserves

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4.3 Minor Offences: The following are defined as

examples of minor offences:* Anti-social behaviour including, excessivenoise, littering, nuisance behaviour,drunkenness and disorderly behaviour orthe facilitation of such behaviour.

* Violation of detailed regulations.

* Disorderly conduct, including being unfit foradmission to class, laboratory, workshop orother Institute facility.

* Being in unauthorised areas withoutpermission.

* Failing to identify yourself to a member ofInstitute staff on request.

* Causing minor damage to Institute property.

4.4 Major Offences:

The following are defined as examples of

major offences:* Criminal damage, major or repeatedincidences of anti-social behaviour includingracism, excessive noise, littering, nuisancebehaviour, drunkenness and disorderlybehaviour or the repeated facilitation ofsuch behaviour.

* Serious breaches of examinationregulations including impersonation,copying, cheating or plagiarism.

* Giving false or misleading information tothe Institute calculated to misleador deceive.

* Malicious destruction, damage or misuse ofInstitute property.

* Forgery, alteration or misuse of any Institutedocument, record, stamp or identity card.

* Forcible or unauthorised occupation ofInstitute buildings.

* Physical abuse of another person.

* Bullying.

* Sexual harassment.

* Unwanted interference with Institute’ssafety equipment, alarms,fire-fightingequipment or failure to comply with areasonable request by staff with regard tosituations that endanger life, health orproperty.

* Repeated or aggravated incidents ofminor offences.

4.4.1 Bullying is defined by the Healthand Safety Authority asRepeated inappropriate behaviour, direct andindirect, whether verbal, physical orotherwise, conducted by one or morepersons against another or others, at theplace of work and/or in the course ofemployment, which could reasonably beregarded as undermining the individual’sright to dignity at work.

4.4.2 HarassmentEquality legislation in Ireland definesharassment as any act or conduct (includingspoken words, gestures, or the production,display or circulation of written words,pictures or other material), if the action orconduct is unwelcome to the recipient, andcould reasonably be regarded as offensive,humiliating, or intimidating. The harassmenthas to be based on or motivated by one ormore of the nine relevant characteristics ofthe person targeted. These are: MaritalStatus, Age, Sexual Orientation, FamilyStatus, Race, Gender, Religious Belief,Disability and Membership of the TravellingCommunity.



4.4.3 Sexual HarassmentThe definition of sexual harassment is similarto that of harassment but with a sexualelement. It includes any unwelcome act ofphysical intimacy, unwelcome request forsexual favours, other acts or conductincluding spoken works, gestures, or theproduction, display or circulation of writtenwords, pictures or other material that isunwelcome and could reasonably beregarded as sexually offensive, humiliating orintimidating. It does not refer to humaninteraction or behaviour that is mutuallyacceptable to the parties involved.

4.4.4 Bullying, Harassment and SexualHarassment may be dealt with by a separateand specific Institute policy. In this event, theInstitute will advise students accordingly.

5 Reporting Offences

5.1 A student who wishes to make a complaintshould do so either to his/her Head ofDepartment or to the Disability and StudentQuality Officer.

5.2 The Head of School/Department/Function orother authorised Institute officer is responsiblefor maintaining order in particular areas ofresponsibility and for the administration, inthe first instance, of the Institute’s Code andregulations. Every student is responsible inthe first instance to this official for his/heracts or omissions. If he/she reasonablybelieves a penalty might be imposed on youunder this Code of Discipline, he/she will:

a inform you of the alleged offence;b verify your student identity, andc report the matter to the Disability and

Student Quality Officer together withdetails of the alleged offence.

5.3.1 In the case of minor offences the Head ofSchool/Department/function or that officer’sdeputy may act in place of the Disability andStudent Quality Officer.

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5.3.2 When the Disability and Student QualityOfficer receives a report under 5.2 (c) above,he/she will consult with at least two otherpersons who, under Appendix B of this Code,can be members of the Institute’s DisciplinaryCommittee. They will decide whether theincident appears to be a major or aminor one.

5.4 If not previously involved, the appropriateHead of School/Department/Function will benotified of any alleged offence, and thisperson may make a written submission to theDisability and Student Quality Officer.

5.5 If the Disability and Student Quality Officer, inconsultation as above in 5.3.2, finds that youhave committed a minor offence, he/she mayimpose what he/she considers a suitablepenalty on you. This process will normally becompleted and the outcome notified to youwithin fifteen working days from the report ofthe incident. When you accept this finding,the incident, under this Code, is regardedas closed.

5.6 The procedures described in the remainingparts of this Code apply* if you do not accept this finding, or

* if you do not comply with any penalty, or

* if the Disability and Student Quality Officerfinds that you have committed a seriousoffence, the 15-day period mentioned in5.5 may be extended by the Disability andStudent Quality Officer only when it is inthe interest of the student. Any incidentthat is not proceeded within the timescaleabove will lapse.

Appendix A: Major Offences,Procedures & Penalties

A.1 If the Disability and Student Quality Officerhas decided that a major offence appears tohave been committed, the InstituteDisciplinary Committee will deal with thematter. The Disability and Student QualityOfficer will* Give you five working days notice in writingof the meeting of this Committee;

* Notify you of the alleged offence; yourright to be represented and to makepersonal representations;

* Send you a copy of the Institute’s Code ofStudent Discipline and of the evidenceagainst you, including the report sent tothe Discipline Committee by the Disabilityand Student Quality Officer.

If you are a student on an Instituteprogramme, which is jointly sponsored orprovided with another provider, that providerwill have the opportunity to nominate anextra member to any disciplinary hearing.



A.2 After the meeting of the DisciplineCommittee, its chairperson will notify you (inwriting within three working days) of itsdecision, any penalty and any rights of appealagainst its decision. If you fail, within onemonth of receiving this notice, to comply withthe decision of the committee, you commit afurther offence, and so you may be liable forfurther disciplinary action. If a charge ofmisconduct is not proceeded with inside 25working days, it will lapse and you will not beliable for further proceedings in regard to it.

A.3 However, notwithstanding A.2 above, inexceptional circumstances, such as astudent(s) facing criminal charges, orunavoidable changes or absences of staff, theDiscipline Committee may extend this periodand give you written notice of this decision.

A.4 If the Discipline Committee decides that yourconduct was a breach of the Code of StudentConduct, it may impose any of the followingsanctions, or others, or a combination ofthem, which it judges appropriate:

* A fine of not more than €1,000;

* Temporary or permanent exclusion fromcertain Institute facilities, events or activities;

* Suspension from the Institute for a statedperiod or until loss or damage is made good;

* Being disqualified from examinations orexamination sessions for a stated period;

* Being excluded from having results, grades orassessments considered by an examinationboard;

* Temporary or permanent expulsion from theInstitute;

* Deprivation or withholding of any award, prizeor qualification;

* Imposition of voluntary work in the Institute orthe community in lieu of financial penalty;

* Require you to surrender your student identitycard for a specified period.

The Committee may also require you tomake an apology to any person offended byyour conduct.

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Appendix B : The Discipline Committee

B.1 The Institute will designate a panel ofmembers who will be eligible to be membersof a Discipline Committee from among thefollowing:* The Academic Administration and StudentAffairs Manager (AASAM) (or a dulyappointed substitute) who shall bechair of the committee;

* A student who is a member of theAcademic Council or who is appointed bythat Council or who

* Is a registered post-graduate researchstudent, or is eligible for appointment inaccordance with a previously minuteddecision by the Academic Council;

* The Heads of School or Heads ofDepartment who are not the heads of yourschool or department, academic staffmembers nominated by heads of School.

* The committee may obtain the advice ofrelevant experts.

B.2 The quorum for a meeting of the committeewill be at least two members, including thechairperson (or deputy). The composition ofthe panel will, as far as practicable, takeaccount of the need for an appropriate levelof gender balance in the light of your genderand the circumstances of the conduct.

B.3 If the Committee cannot meet, for any reasonwhatever, the Academic Administration andStudent Affairs Manager, or his/her deputy,may act in lieu of the Committee. If a personwho might otherwise be a member of theDiscipline Committee has previously beeninvolved in the case, he/she shall not be amember and shall be replaced byan alternate.

B.4 You are entitled to the presence of anadvocate of your choice. Both you and thediscipline committee will be entitled to beheard and to respond and afterwards, thechairperson will invite both sides toaddress concluding remarks to thediscipline committee.


B.5 The Discipline Committee will consider itsdecision in private. If the decision is that yourconduct is a breach of the student code theCommittee will ask both sides to makesubmission to it about the penalty tobe imposed.

B.6 The Committee will consider theserepresentations and decide on the penalty. Itwill inform you of its decision in writingwithin one week of the end of the meeting.


Appendix C : Appeals

C.1 Discipline Code Decisions by the Disability andStudent Quality Officer may be appealed,either by you or by any other complainant, tothe Institute’s Discipline Committee. Such adecision may not be further appealed underthis Code.

C.2 The Discipline Code Appeals Committee musthear any appeal against a decision by theDiscipline Committee. You have threeworking days only from notification of thedisciplinary decision, in which to bring anappeal. You must do this in writing to theAcademic Administration and Student AffairsManager’s Office and state the following: thegrounds or reasons for the appeal, theappropriate written evidence or noticeof whatever new oral evidence supportsthe appeal.

An appeal can go forward only if you canhow that:

* There was a substantial irregularity in themaking of the original decision; or you canbring new evidence which could materiallyaffect the decision; or

* There were extenuating factors whichcould affect the decision and the parties tothe original decision were unaware ofthese; or

* Bring forward any matter which theAppeals Committee deems proper toconsider.

C.3 The Discipline Committee or (whereappropriate) the Appeals Committee willconsider the appeal submission and decidewhether to allow the appeal to go forward.Where it so decides, the Appeal Committeewill receive a report from the Disability andStudent Quality Officer or from the DisciplineCommittee. This report will contain notice ofthe decision under appeal, the evidence and

the penalty imposed and the student willreceive a copy of this material at least twoworking days before the meeting toconsider the appeal. Where it decides thatthe appeal shall not go forward, it will sendthe student a written notice of this from theDisability and Student Quality Officer withinfive working days of the decision.

C.4 In an appeal hearing, the student orappellant shall be first to present his/hercase, and then the Disability and StudentQuality Officer (or other Institute officer)shall be heard. After this the student orappellant is entitled to be heard in reply.The Appeals Committee will be entitled, atits discretion, to hear such evidence as itdeems fit. If the appeal is against a penaltythe Appeals Committee may uphold, setaside or vary the original decision. If theoffence was a minor one, the revisedpenalty may exceed the maximum penaltynormally to be imposed in such cases.

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C.5 Composition of Appeals Committee: TheRegistrar of the Institute (or Nominee) acts aschair of the appeals committee. Its memberswill be the Registrar (or Nominee), the Vice-Chair of the Academic Council (or Nominee),or (if this Vice- Chair is a member of thestudent’s school), a member of the AcademicCouncil nominated by the Registrar from adifferent school. The Appeals Committee actson behalf of the Board of Governors and theAcademic Council in the matter of appeals.Amendments to the Code of Conduct andDisciplinary Procedures will be made fromtime to time, and these will be included inlater editions. Where amendments to thisCode are made and a later edition of theCode incorporating these is not yet available,details of amendments will be displayed onnotices in the Institute and will be availablefrom the Academic Administration andStudent Affairs Manager’s Office, the Library,the Students’ Union and School Offices.



1 Serious breaches of the ExaminationRegulations, and in particular cases ofsuspected cheating, are Major Offences in theInstitute’s Code of Conduct, and the Registrarwill refer them to the Disciplinary Committee.

2 If you are entitled to alternative and/orsupplementary examination arrangements(generally students with disabilities and/orspecific learning difficulties), it is yourresponsibility to contact the Access Officerwithin five weeks following your registration,and no later than four weeks prior to the startof examinations.

3 You should arrive at the examination room tobe seated fifteen minutes prior to the start ofthe examination, but you should enter theexamination room only when the Invigilatorasks you to. If you arrive once othercandidates are seated you can enter theexamination room only when the examinationhas been underway for ten minutes, and youwill not normally be given extra time.

4 You must not bring into an examination roomany books, papers or information recorded inany form (except for any specified unmarkedtext allowed by the examiners). It is yourresponsibility to ensure that no such materialis brought into the examination hall. [For‘Open Book’ examinations, see item 25below].

5 You should sit in the area of seating indicatedby the Invigilator and/or indicated on thenotices displayed outside the examinationroom and on departmental notice boards.

6 You must sign two attendance sheets, whichthe Invigilator will circulate.

7 You must place your student cards on yourdesk so that one of the invigilators can checkit, without any disturbance, after the start ofthe examination.

8 You must not turn over the examinationpaper on the desk until the Invigilator asksyou to do so.

9 You may use a non-programmable calculatorexcept in circumstances where this is expresslyforbidden. Programmable calculators or otherdevices with data storage capabilities, as wellas mobile phones and other electronic mediasuch as personal stereos, are prohibited fromall examination rooms. Specific electronicequipment (such as laptops and/orDictaphones) may be used in exceptionalcircumstances (by, for example, students withdisabilities and/or specific learning difficulties),but only by express prior arrangement withthe Access Officer.

10 It is your responsibility to ensure that you havean adequate supply of pens, pencils, ink,correcting fluid, drawing instruments etc. asyou need.

11 You may not use dictionaries and otherreference books unless expressly approved.Your examination paper will carry thisapproval where it applies. Mathematical andstatistical tables, if required, will be supplied.



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12 The examination centre will supply answerbooks and graph paper as required. Roughnotes may only be made in the answer booksprovided. You may not take answer books orparts of books, whether used or unused, fromthe examination room.

13 If you hand up additional material, other thana single answer book, you must use a treasurytag to hold them together. Invigilators willsupply these.

14 You are not permitted to leave theexamination room during the first hour of anexamination. If you wish to leave theexamination room temporarily, after the firsthour, you must be accompanied by anInvigilator. You cannot leave the roomtemporarily during the first hour unless youhave a medical certificate for this.

15 If you wish to withdraw early from theexamination you may not leave theexamination room, except in an emergency,during the first hour of the exam.

16 If you leave early you must do so quietly andyou are not permitted to take theexamination paper with you.

17 If you arrive late you will not be admitted tothe examination room more than thirtyminutes after the start of the examination.Extra time will not normally be allowed. Inexceptional circumstances, however, andproviding that no other candidate haswithdrawn and left the examination room,you may be admitted later at the discretion ofthe Examinations Officer or AcademicAdministration & Student Affairs Manager.

18 You must not, on any pretext whatever, speakto or have any communication with any othercandidate, or attempt to copy from anothercandidate. If you need to ask a question orobtain extra stationery, you should raise yourhand. Complete silence must be observed inthe examination room.

19 If you are distressed or ill you may bepermitted to leave the examination roomtemporarily during an examination,accompanied by an Invigilator, andsubsequently return to complete theexamination, providing the continuity andquality of supervision is not affected. TheInvigilator may, if deemed necessary, giveyou a time extension at the end of theexamination equal to the period of absence.

20 Before leaving the examination room, allcandidates (including those withdrawingearly) must hand in their answer books tothe Invigilator.

21 Smoking is not permitted in any examinationroom.

22 An invigilator has the right to check andsearch your person and/or desk and has theright to remove and retain any materialwhich is not permitted in the examinationroom, to note your name and seat numberand confiscate your identity card. You willbe allowed to complete the examination.

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23 Spot checks will be carried out during eachexamination.

24 The invigilators should, immediately after theconclusion of an examination, make a writtenreport of any irregularity or breach of theExamination Regulations to the ExaminationsOfficer, and should submit with it anyconfiscated material. The ExaminationsOfficer will immediately send a copy of thereport to the Academic Administration &Student Affairs Manager, and to the Head ofDepartment concerned.

25 (For Open Book Examinations only, whenspecified on the examination cover sheet)Use of appropriate written or printed notes,course-related materials and reference papersor books is permitted. These materials canonly be brought into the examinations hallbefore the exam paper is given out. Nomaterials whatsoever are to be brought intothe examinations hall AFTER the exam paperhas been given out and the exam hascommenced.



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The Institute policies detailed below are all published on the DkIT website at the following addresswww.dkit.ie/about_dkit/documents_and_policies/policies

Institute Policy onAcademic Integrity& HonestyThis policy details howyou can ensure thatyou are informedabout AcademicIntegrity (takinganother persons workand presenting it asyour own).

AssignmentGuidelines forCriteria & WrittenWorkThis policy supportsyou in submittingacademic work to DkIT.It will help you toovercome some of thechallenges oftenassociated withacademic writing andassist you in followingthe Institute’s Policyon Academic Honestyand Integrity.

ContinuousAssessmentGuidelinesThis document detailsinformation onContinuousAssessments and willhelp you gain anunderstanding ofwhat ContinuousAssessments are.

StudentComplaintsProcedureThis procedure sets outto provide a fair,consistent and speedyway to deal withcomplaints made bystudents against thestaff or services of theInstitute.

DkIT ReferencingGuidelines & Howto AvoidPlagiarismThis documentprovides guidance onhow to reference awide range of formats,but it does not coverevery situation. Youcan also seek advicefrom your lecturer onthe appropriate style touse for specificacademic work.

Student CrisisResponseThese guidelinesaddress what shouldbe done in the event ofa serious incidentinvolving a student orstudents whether atDkIT or off campus.

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Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity StatementDkIT affirms its commitment to the prohibition of racism, in any form, and to the positive promotion of ethnic and cultural diversity, in all its policies andprocedures.

To harm, malign, harass and or purposely disrespect any person on the grounds of their ethnic background goes against DkIT’s core ethos of parity of esteemand will therefore be treated with utmost seriousness. This commitment requires every member of the DkIT community to ensure that the principles of theseideals be mirrored in their attitude and behaviours.



Equal Access &Participation PolicyThe policy addressesthe acknowledgementon the part of theInstitute of the social,economic, physical andcultural barriers whichpeople often face intheir attempts toaccess and participatein third-level education.

Library Code ofConductThis code details theregulations applicablewhen you are using theDkIT Library.

ICT Usage PolicyBy using the InstitutesComputer Facilities youare bound by theInstitute AcceptableUsage Policy. Thisdocument details therules and regulationsgoverning IT Usageby you.

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Health & Safety(Including CrisisManagement)This document detailsDkIT’s SafetyManagementProgramme, as astudent you areexpected to follow andconform to Health &Safety Regulations &Codes of Practice. TheCrisis ManagementPlan (CMP) deals withresponse to a range onmajor incidents

Anti Bullying andHarassment PolicyThe Institute recognisesthat bullying andharassment canseriously damageworking and socialconditions for staff andstudents. This policyoutlines behaviour thatwould be consideredinappropriate orunacceptable andprovides procedures forthe making of anddealing withcomplaints.

Car Parking PolicyThis policy detailsDkIT’s policy on carparking on campus. Itis important to notecars parked in nondesignated areas areliable to be clamped.

Freedom ofInformation ActThis Act asserts theright of members ofthe public to obtainaccess to officialinformation to thegreatest possible extentconsistent with thepublic interest andthe right of privacyof individuals.

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Environmental Awareness PolicyAt Dundalk Institute of Technology, we arecommitted to working with all our stakeholders tominimise our impact on the environment andcontinually improve our environmentalperformance. We aim to achieve anenvironmentally friendly culture in DkIT, throughthe promotion of environmental awareness.

In DkIT we will strive to:* Minimise the production of waste;

* Maximise the use of recyclable andbiodegradable materials;

* Maximise the reuse and recycling of waste;

* Reduce the volume of waste going tolandfill.

Also, we will minimise our use of energy throughenergy conservation measures and the use ofrenewable energy sources. Consideration ofenvironmental concerns will form an integral partof all development and planning at the Institute.

Data ProtectionDundalk Institute of Technology as a public bodyis a registered Data Controller and is bound bythe Data Protection responsibilities set out in theData Protection Act 1988 and 2003. In line withthis please note that any information suppliedby you during the period of your studies withDkIT may be disclosed by the Institute todisclosees as listed in the Register held by theData Protection Commision.



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