1. Dr Judith Spicksley Department of Economics and Related Studies
Supervision
Dr Judith Spicksley
Department of Economics and Related Studies

2. Purpose of supervision
To help you get the best degree you can
To prepare you for work

3. Organisation of supervision
Supervision Co-ordinator.
Judith Spicksley, the Supervision Co-ordinator, revises and monitors supervision practice in the Department. Contact her with any supervision issues at
Student Services Manager
Diane Atkinson, Student Services Manager, assists students with a range of academic and welfare issues. Contact her with any supervision or welfare issues at

4. Content of supervision - us
As supervisors we will:
Remind and enable you to make an appointment to see us at the beginning of each term
Discuss your academic progress and any issues relevant to it, including seminar absences and non-submission of work, and keep a record of this
Give you the opportunity to ask us questions about issues you are unsure about and tell us about any problems you are having, so that we can direct you to the people who can help
Help to advise you, where possible, about module choice, employment or postgraduate study, as appropriate
Provide you with a reference, wherever possible, within four weeks of your request

5. Content of supervision - you
As supervisees you will:
Make an appointment to see your supervisor in the first two weeks of term
Advise your supervisor if you are unable to make that appointment and re-arrange
Be candid about your academic progress and your aims and objectives
Let us know if there are any issues that you feel are affecting your academic progress
Read University s sent from the Department and respond accordingly