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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">[draft ] Social Science
Centre Meeting Notes 5<sup>th</sup> January 2012, 7.30 – 9.30pm, at Mint Lane <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><u>Apologies <o:p></o:p></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Joss, Jonathon, Richard Hall, Sara Motta,
Lara, Joyce.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Present</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Sandy, Sarah Amsler, Richard ( left at
8.30), David Mac, Ed Bacon ( Chair), Jamie Dobison, Mike, plus two others (
names from David Mac please)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><u>Agenda<o:p></o:p></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">1. Curriculum – </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">It was confirmed that we will provide all
three levels of Higher Education: undergraduate, masters and doctoral level</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The undergraduate curriculum would be as
agreed at the previous meeting</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Level 1 – 4 modules</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Intro to Social Science; an Option,
Scholary literacy 1, and an independent project </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Level 2 – 4 modules</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Intro to Social Science (continued);
another Option, Scholarly Literacy 2, continuing with independent project</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Level 3 – 2 modules</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Scholarly Literacy and the independent
project</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">It was agreed that members of the Centre
who wanted to teach, should map their own areas of expertise against this three
level framework.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Masters level</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">No curriculum required for Masters level as
this will be done by research.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">2. Quality </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This issue to be discussed at next meeting.
</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">3. Values</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This issue to be discussed at the next
meeting.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">4. Recruitment</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">First Open Day for prospective students to
be April 21<sup>st</sup>, Saturday from 10 – 4pm. It would take place at a
number of venues across the city: Housed Gallery, The Collection, The Usher
Gallery and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Croft Street Community
Centre.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Format of day to be arranged. There are
likely to be a number of Open days.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Action:</b></span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>DMac to check out availabilities of
venues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Applicants to be asked for biog information
and statement of why they wish to join the SSC, no more than 500 words. They
can apply online or on paper.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Actions: <o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">SS – to create application form</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">RK to write Press Release</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">5. Design</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Jamie Dobison led design discussion.
Typeface font and basis for logo agreed. JD to come back to us with worked up
images by Monday 15<sup>th</sup> of January.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">6. AOB</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">There was a general discussion about the
importance of linking up with similar projects in UK and elsewhere. It was
agreed to hire a minibus to go to a national meeting to meet such projects in
Birmingham on 25<sup>th</sup> of Feb.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">MN has been approached by Times Higher Ed
to be interviewed for an article on alternative forms of higher education
projects.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><u>Dates of next meetings <o:p></o:p></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Feb 4<sup>th </sup>, 11- 3pm<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Feb 15<sup>th</sup>, 7.30 – 9.30pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Feb 25<sup>th </sup>, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Day Trip to Birmingham </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">March 17<sup>th </sup>,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>11 – 3 pm </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">April 4<sup>th</sup>,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>7. 30 – 9.30pm </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">April 14<sup>th,</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>11 – 3pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">April 21<sup>st </sup>,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>First Open Day</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Meeting ended at 9.30pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">MN 060112</span></p>
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<br><div><div id="SkyDrivePlaceholder"></div><hr id="stopSpelling">From: sandiestrat@phonecoop.coop<br>To: davidmcaleavey@virginmedia.com<br>Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 18:33:14 +0000<br>CC: ssc@lists.aktivix.org<br>Subject: Re: [SSC] Occupy London.<br><br>
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<div><font size="2" face="Arial">Hi David</font></div>
<div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div>
<div><font size="2" face="Arial">I am going to London on 1st Feb, 0720 through
train, so I could carry a (modest) rucksack full of stuff. I'll put
together bits we might have here at home, eg soya milk. As we don't meet
as a group again till 4th Feb, can you create a nice greetings card for me to
take?</font></div>
<div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div>
<div><font size="2" face="Arial">Sandie</font></div>
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<div style="font:10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </div>
<div style="font:10pt arial;background:#e4e4e4;font-color:black"><b>From:</b>
<a title="davidmcaleavey@virginmedia.com" href="mailto:davidmcaleavey@virginmedia.com">David McAleavey</a> </div>
<div style="font:10pt arial"><b>To:</b> <a title="ssc@lists.aktivix.org" href="mailto:ssc@lists.aktivix.org">ssc</a> </div>
<div style="font:10pt arial"><b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 06, 2012 12:15
AM</div>
<div style="font:10pt arial"><b>Subject:</b> [SSC] Occupy London.</div>
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<div>HNY All,</div>
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<div>We are putting a parcel together...</div>
<div> </div>
<div>David McAleavey</div>
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