11/09/2020
Hello people!
We hope you all had a nice summer break and a good semester start. If you are attentively checking your umail, you might have already seen that OLC elections are coming up. Application deadline is the 25.09 and you can fill out the application form here: https://www.formdesk.com/universiteitleiden/fgw_kandidaatstelling_OLC).
Maybe you are wondering if and why you should apply to be part of the OLC, so here is a small recap on what the OLC does and what you can do:
The OLC is a committee consisting of 5 students and 5 staff members which is concerned with the quality of education in BAIS. We look over different kinds of evaluations and other forms of feedback and discuss how we can improve certain courses or the education in BAIS in general. We also have an advisory right to the program board and the faculty and give our opinions on i.e. the exam regulations, online education, etc.
As a student member, you get to take part in these discussions and, of course, you also get to bring up your own points. If you like discussions, have ideas on how to improve the education within BAIS, or simply want to get a better understanding of the possibilities and limitations to our education, you should apply!! :) Being on the OLC is not a big time investment (unless you have many points you want to work on), the people are very nice, and to non-corona times there are cookies at the meetings.
If you have any questions about the work of the OLC or you want to hear more about our experience, send us a dm 😊
Best,
Bhumika, Eveline, Gabriel, Mario, & Kim
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Incase your umail isn't working, here is the information you should have gotten:
Vacancy: Student members for the Programme committee (OLC)
Dear students,
The Departmental Board is looking for new student members for the Programme committee (OLC) for the academic year 2020-2021. Student members of the OLC are chosen by and for their fellow students. Would you like to use your student perspective to contribute towards the quality of your study programme? Then put yourself forward as a candidate for the Departmental Teaching Committee by 25th September at the very latest.
What are the tasks of the Departmental Teaching Committee?
The Programme committee (OLC) guards the quality of the study programme. It deals with complaints and concerns of students, writes reports based on the course evaluations, discusses points of improvement and contributes to the teaching and examination regulation. The OLC provides advice – either upon request or on its own initiative – to the Departmental Board and the Faculty Board, regarding all aspects of the programme’s teaching activities. The OLC comprises of several staff members and students of the study programme.
Why should I put myself forward?
You are the voice of the students of your programme.
You can easily combine this task with your study (it takes on average 4 hours a month)
You will receive professional training in order to prepare you for this task.
You will receive an annual remuneration of 300 euros for you work.
You will help improve your programme.
You will develop skills that are useful in your future career.
You will receive an official certificate for your work
It looks good on your CV!
Are you interested?
Put yourself forward as a candidate by clicking here:
https://www.formdesk.com/universiteitleiden/fgw_kandidaatstelling_OLC
If the link does not work, please copy the text in your internet browser. The deadline is Friday September 25th.
If you have any further questions about the tasks and responsibilities, please do not hesitate to contact any of the current members of the OLC. You can find out who the members of this year’s OLC were here: https://fgw-commissies.leidenuniv.nl/
