information Information for new students Academic Year 2014/2015
Rector Hallgeir Gammelsæter Welcome to Molde University College Specialized University in Logistics Dear international student, It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics. You have come to a specialized university with modern facilities situated in beautiful surroundings. We hope that our study programmes together with the welfare offers of the Student Welfare Organization will provide you the conditions for a good and exciting time as a student at our specialized university. Molde University College aims at providing a learning environment that enables you to succeed as a student. However, we also believe that your achievement increases the more you get involved not only in your academic studies, but also with other students and faculty staff. I am sure that you possess unique resources that should be shared with others and I encourage you to contribute in your own way to make this a most valuable experience. This brochure gives you important information, and I hope it will contribute to answering some of your questions. However, do not hesitate to contact our administrative and academic staff if you have further queries. We will do our best to help you. Best wishes, Hallgeir Gammelsæter Rector The Management at Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics Rector: Hallgeir Gammelsæter Prorector: Kjetil Haugen Director: Gerd Marit Langøy Dean: Hans Fredrik Nordhaug Dean: Oskar Solenes Dean: Heidi Haavardsen Director of Student and Academic Affairs: Sissel Anne Waagbø
Content Molde University College Specialized University in Logistics... 4 The Student Services... 4 Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences (BAS)... 5 Faculty of Logistics (LOG)... 5 Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care (HS)... 6 Student Services... 6 The Library... 8 The Computer/ IT Centre... 8 Student Welfare Organisation... 9 Student Organisations... 9 Other information... 10 Important dates and deadlines... 10 3
Molde University College Specialized University in Logistics The main campus at Molde University College Specialized University in Logistics (HiMolde), is located 3 km west of the city centre of Molde. Most of the students conduct their studies here. On campus you will find classrooms, auditoriums, study rooms for groups, library, a bookstore and two cafeterias. HiMolde also offers bachelor s programmes in Petroleum Logistics and Nursing at the campus in Kristiansund, and in International Logistics at Ålesund. Molde Campus at Kvam, visiting address Britveien 2, 6411 Molde 3 km west of the city centre of Molde Postal Address P. O. Box 2110, NO 6402 Molde Norway Kristiansund Campus, postal and visiting address Industriveien 18, NO 6517 Kristiansund 3 km east of the city centre of Kristiansund Key phone numbers Student Services + 47 71 21 40 00 Library + 47 71 21 41 61 The Computer/ IT Centre + 47 71 21 41 75 The Student Welfare Organisation + 47 71 21 41 81 The Student Services The Student Services offers the first line service for students and others who contact our specialized university. The Student Services might help you directly, or you can be redirected to another staff member. The Student Services is located in the Main Building A, close to the main entrance. Opening hours: 08.00 15.45 (21 August 14 May) 08.00 15.00 (15 May 20 August) Email: studentservice@himolde.no Phone: +47 71 21 40 00/155 Place: Ground floor, Building A 4
Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences (BAS) Dean: Oskar Solenes 71 21 42 93 Head of Office: Berit Svendsvik 71 21 41 64 Study Programme Managers: Beinta í Jákupsstovu studieleder.sol@himolde.no 71 21 42 08 Master s Programme in Social Change, Organisation and Management Bachelor s Programme in Law and Management One Year Programme in Law and Political Sciences One Year Programme in Law Geir Oterhals studieleder.idrett@himolde.no 71 21 42 79 Bachelor s Programme in Sport Management One Year Programme in Sport Sciences MSc in Sport Management (International MSc programme) MSc in Event Management (International MSc programme) Oddbjørn Sættem studieleder.okadm@himolde.no 71 21 42 36 One Year Programme in Business Studies Bachelor s Programme in Auditing Bachelor s Programme in Business Administration Per Bjarte Solibakke per.b.solibakke@himolde.no 71 21 42 38 Master s Programme in Business Administration Faculty of Logistics (LOG) Dean: Hans Fredrik Nordhaug 71 21 42 31 Head of Office: Berit Svendsvik 71 21 41 64 Study Programme Managers: Hans Fredrik Nordhaug studieleder.it@himolde.no 71 21 42 31 One Year Programme in Informatics Olav Hauge studieleder.scm@himolde.no 71214224 Bachelor s Programme in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Arild Hoff studieleder.msc@himolde.no 71 21 42 02 MSc in Logistics (International MSc programme) MSc in Engineering Logistics (International MSc programme) Experience Based Master s Programme in Logistics Terje Bach studieleder.ksu@himolde.no 71 21 40 73 Bachelor s Programme in Petroleum Logistics (Kristiansund) Bachelor s Programme in International Logistics (Ålesund) 5
Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care (HS) Dean: Heidi Haavardsen 71 21 41 47 Head of Office: Palma Sigerseth 71 21 40 41 Study Programme Managers: Elin Mordal studieleder.spl@himolde.no 71 21 40 25 Bachelor s Programme in Nursing Hans Petter Iversen studieleder.vpl@himolde.no 71 21 42 80 Bachelor s Programme in Social Care Else Lykkeslet studieleder.masterhs@himolde.no 71 21 42 63 Master s Programmes in Health Sciences and Continuation Educational Courses Student Services At our home page www.himolde.no, students will have access to important information related to their studies. StudentWeb System for: Registration for courses for students at the Faculty BAS Time and place for your exams, including room numbers Information about grades obtained Student information. Please make sure that your address and phone number are correctly listed at all times. KID number and bank account number in order for the degree students to pay their semester fee. Degree students should only use the KID number they have been allocated. International Exchange students (Erasmus etc.) do not have to pay the semester fee. Log on to Studentweb: https://www.studweb.no/as/webobjects/studentweb2?inst=fshim The guide StudentWeb1 2 3 can be found on the login page. Fronter Molde University College s computer based learning system, including information on study programmes, messages from lecturers, information about handing in assignments etc. Study programmes and courses are organised in separate rooms at Fronter. The first information you meet when you have logged on to Fronter, is your personal start up page, showing the latest updates of the information you can access. Log on to Fronter: https://fronter.com/himolde To get access to the courses at Fronter, you have to register for these courses at StudentWeb. This should be done at semester start, and at latest by 1 September. Usually students can access their courses at Fronter the day after their registration at StudentWeb. Assignments are usually handed in electronically at Fronter. At Fronter you will have access to a room for assignments if you are writing major works or project assessments. In this assignment room, there will be a link to the layout with a front page, links to instructions and other relevant information. The guide Fronter 1 2 3 can be found on the login page, www.himolde.no/fronter 6
The Study Programme Catalogue The Study Programme Catalogue contains information about all the courses and study plans for the different study programmes for the coming academic year. In addition there is a link to Study Programme Catalogues from previous years: http://himolde.studiehandbok.no Semester Schedule Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care (HS) Information concerning semester start, theory classes and placement for the different study programmes. Autumn 2014 and spring 2015: http://www.himolde.no/studier/studiekalender/sider/aktivitetsplan HS.aspx There is no English information available since all the study programmes are conducted in Norwegian language. Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences (BAS) and Faculty of Logistics (LOG) Information concerning semester start, deadlines for registration for courses, information about lectures and examinations. Autumn 2014 and spring 2015: http://www.himolde.no/studier/studiekalender/sider/aktivitetsplan OIS.aspx Course Schedule and exam dates (Faculties BAS and LOG) Here you will find all courses and exam dates of the Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences (BAS) and Faculty of Logistics (LOG) https://no.timeedit.net/web/himolde/db1/schedule/ Examinations Registration for examinations Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care (HS) Students at the Faculty of HS will automatically be registered for courses and examinations. Registration for resit/retake examination takes place at StudentWeb. Deadlines for registration will be announced at our homepage. Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences and Faculty of Logistics Registration for courses and regular examinations takes place by approval of the education plans at StudentWeb within given deadlines. Students have to do this every semester. Registration to new and resit/retake examinations takes place by registering for courses at StudentWeb. Deadlines for registration will be announced at the homepage. Withdrawal from examinations The last deadline for withdrawal from examinations is two weeks prior to the examination date. This goes for regular, as well as for new and resit/retake exams. However, please inform the Faculty Administration as soon as possible if you do not intend to sit for the examination. Special needs during examinations Students in need of special arrangements during examinations due to medical or other reasons can apply for this. Your needs must be documented by a medical statement issued from a doctor or by another health professional. You can obtain the application form at the Student Services or at http://kvalitet.himolde.no/dokumenter/ks_unl151.pdf Read more about examinations on http://www.himolde.no/english/forstudentene/sider/side.aspx 7
Quality assurance system Molde University College s system for quality assurance embodies information on laws, regulations, and directives concerning you as a student. http://kvalitet.himolde.no By using the dialog button, students can give their suggestions/ideas on how to improve our specialized university. http://www.himolde.no/english/forstudentene/sider/dialogue Button.aspx E mail E mail address As a student at Molde University College Specialized University in Logistics, you will have the e mail address according to the following system: <first name.family name@stud.himolde.no>. Please check your e mail on a regular basis. Mailboxes for students Postal letters for students are placed in these boxes. Please check them on a regular basis. You can find the mailboxes at the A building, opposite the Student Services. The Library Our Library is open for everyone. The library offers books, journals and a number of online databases (subscriptions are valid for students and staff). The library is a place for studies and a meeting place, where you can search information, find literature, study, read, learn, write and produce. If you need help or have questions, just contact the library through the information desk, email or phone. You find the library at the top floor, A building. Opening hours: Monday Friday: 8 am 6 pm. During the exam period (May and December) the library is open on Saturdays. http://www.himolde.no/english/biblioteket Welcome to the library! The Computer/ IT Centre As a student you receive an account with your own home area for storing your data at our central server, in addition to your own e mail address. Your user account gives you access to HiMolde s computers, the wireless net Eduroam, Studentweb and Fronter. Please read about user account, student licence, wireless net and more information on the Computer Centre s home page: http://www.himolde.no/it senteret 8
Student Welfare Organisation The Student Welfare Organisation, http://www.simolde.no is responsible for student housing, kindergarten, cafeterias and the book store. The reception is located at the same area as Odin Bookstore. http://www.simolde.no/site/main/les_mer.php?page_id=1269 Student Organisations The Student Parliament The Student Parliament is an independent organisation with the aim to work for the students professional, democratic, economic and welfare interests. The Student Society The Student Society is a voluntary organisation run by students for students, with the aim to ensure that students are offered different leisure time activities while studying in Molde. Go to facebook and search for istudent Molde. Universell* Universell is the Norwegian national coordinator of accessibility or individual adjustments in Norwegian higher education, and has the webpage www.universell.no. For assistance or more information contact Aud Fylling on telephone number 71 21 41 07, or by e mail aud.fylling@himolde.no International Advisers/ Coordinators International students at HiMolde should relate to the following International Advisers/ Coordinators when it comes to administrative questions: International MSc and PhD degree students: Ragnhild Brakstad Office of the Director of Studies and Academic Affairs Phone: + 47 71 21 41 08. Email: Ragnhild.Brakstad@himolde.no International Exchange Students (Bachelor s and Master s Exchange students): Anette Kristin Myrstad Office of the Director of Studies and Academic Affairs Phone: + 47 71 21 41 05. Email: Anette.Myrstad@himolde.no. The Student Adviser (For Psycho Social Counseling) The Student Adviser is here for students who want personal counselling, concerning psycho social issues, or who just want to share their thoughts as a student/ human being. The service is free of charge. You can contact Eva Merete Otterlei Børstad on phone number 71 21 41 95, e mail: studentradgiver@himolde.no. For more information see http://www.simolde.no/site/main/les_mer.php?page_id=1270 Health Services for students The Health Service is free of charge for all students at Molde University College. Services offered: Counselling Information about testing for VD Counselling on contraception Counselling and examination regarding questions about pregnancy and abortion Where: Hamnegata 35, 2nd floor, Molde city centre (Entrance: close to Café Gimle at the Bus Terminal) When: Mondays and Thursdays: 14.00 16.00 No appointment in advance is necessary Phone: 71 11 12 56 / 71 11 23 00 Link: http://www.molde.kommune.no/helsestasjon for ungdom.5121966 267940.html 9
Other information For changes of your study plan contact your lecturer / Study Programme Manager http://kvalitet.himolde.no/dokumenter/ks_unl108.pdf Erasmus students who want to make changes in their learning agreement can contact the International Coordinator for Exchange Students. Studies abroad? See our exchange programmes on http://www.himolde.no/studier/studentutveksling/sider/utvekslingsprogram.aspx Leave of absence from your studies contact international coordinator. Student card. Your student card has an integrated key card function, and you will receive a personal pin code. This will give you access to the Molde University College s buildings outside opening hours. The card is only valid with a semester fee sticker. Degree students can first collect the semester sticker at the Student Services after their payment of the semester fee has been registered. International exchange students (Erasmus etc.) do not have to pay the semester fee. Each student receives a share of free printing each semester. When this is empty, students must pay for printing after current rates. See the website about tuition and other fees and prices: http://kvalitet.himolde.no/ks_tji511 Important dates and deadlines Official opening of the study year: 20 August 2014 Semester start: 25 August 2014 Deadlines for paying the semester fee: o Autumn 2014: 1 September 2014 o Spring 2015: 1 February 2015 Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care (HS): Signing up for regular exams, and automatically signing up for new and postponed exams: One month before the examination date. Withdrawal from exams: At latest two weeks before the examination date. Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences and Faculty of Logistics: Deadlines for signing up for exams/course registration: o Regular exams, autumn 2014: 1 September 2014 o Regular exams, spring 2015: 1 February 2015 o New/postponed exams, autumn 2014: 15 September 2014 o New/postponed exams, spring 2015: 15 February 2015 o Withdrawal from exams: Two weeks before the examination date 10
5 January Semester start 20 August Opening Week and semester start 1 February Deadline for paying the semester fee Key Dates Autumn semester 2014 1 September Deadline for paying the semester fee 1 September Deadline for course registration Spring semester 2015 1 Februar Deadline for course registration Week 14 Easter Holiday 12 June End of semester 19 December Christmas vacation Summer Holiday
Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics P.O. Box 2110 NO-6402 Molde Norway www.himolde.no E-mail: post@himolde.no Telephone: + 47 71 21 40 00 Telefax: + 47 71 21 41 00