Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln

Infobox University
name = Bishop Grosseteste University College
established = Founded in 1862, but received the power to award its own degrees in 2006.
city = Lincoln
country = England
campus = Urban and Suburban
pro vice_chancellor = John C Saxbee, Lord Bishop of Lincoln
principal = Muriel Robinson

students = 1,805cite web|url= http://www.hesa.ac.uk/dox/dataTables/studentsAndQualifiers/download/institution0607.xls|title= Table 0a - All students by institution, mode of study, level of study, gender and domicile 2006/07|accessdate= 2008-04-11|format= Microsoft Excel spreadsheet|publisher= Higher Education Statistics Agency]
undergrad = 1,090
postgrad = 720
website = [http://www.bishopg.ac.uk/ bishopg.ac.uk]

Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln is a university college in Lincoln, England.

It was established in 1862, but only gained full degree awarding powers in 2006.cite web | url=http://www.push.co.uk/Uni_Profile.aspx?id=66c8cba2-bb4b-405b-8baa-ae1daf9a23a8&type=profile | title=University profile: Bishop Grosseteste University College | publisher=Push.co.uk | accessdate=2008-04-24] A teaching college in historical Lincoln, it is popular with mature and local students, with 27% of the undergraduate body aged 21 or above at the start of their course, and 50% coming from within a thirty mile radius of the university. The courses are vocational and nearly all are geared towards teaching and education – of four foundation and eight honours degrees, eight have a demonstrable focus on Education-related studies or teaching. cite web | url=http://www.bishopg.ac.uk/?_id=10146 | title=Bishop Grosseteste University College website | publisher=Bishop Grosseteste University College | accessdate=2008-04-24]

History

The College is a provider of higher education by degree and initial teacher training. Until acquiring university college status in 2006, the University of Leicester validated its qualifications. The college now awards its own degrees.

It was originally known as the Diocesan Training School for Mistresses, then Lincoln Diocesan Training College and then Bishop Grosseteste College before adopting its current name in 2006. It was founded as a teacher training college for the Diocese of Lincoln in 1862. The college initially occupied the premises of an earlier, unsuccessful training establishment for male teachers, built in 1842 (Zebedee 1962). This building is still in use.

The college takes its present name from Robert Grosseteste, a 13th century Bishop of Lincoln, theologian and scholar.

The incumbent principal is Professor Muriel Robinson.

In 2008 Dame Judith Mayhew was made Provost of Bishop Grosseteste University College.

Statistics

Sex Ratio (M:F): 14:86
Applications per place: 3	Points range: 140-220
Non-continuation rate: 8%cite web | url=http://www.hesa.ac.uk/ | title=Higher Education Statistics Agency | publisher=HESA | accessdate=2008-04-24]	Unemployed after 6mths: 7%
Av. debt per year: £9,212	Access fund: £1,330

Notable alumni

* Ben Wilson - Game Show Contestant
* David Pugh - West End Theatre Producer

Teaching and courses

Bishop Grosseteste offers Foundation and Honours degrees and Education and Subject courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Courses on offer include:Undergraduate LevelFoundation degrees
* Foundation Degree in Arts and Events Management
* Foundation Degree in Children and Youth Services
* Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Services
* Foundation Degree in Learning SupportHonours degrees
* BA (Hons) Arts and Events Management
* BA (Hons) Drama in the Community
* BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
* BA (Hons) English Literature
* BA (Hons) Heritage Studies
* BA (Hons) Primary Education (QTS)
* BA (Hons) Professional Studies in Primary Education (QTS)
* BA (Hons) Professional Studies in Education (non-QTS)Education and Subject Studies
* Education Studies and Art and Design
* Education Studies and Drama
* Education Studies and English
* Education Studies and Geography
* Education Studies and History
* Education Studies and Mathematics
* Education Studies and Music
* Education Studies and Science
* Education Studies and Sport
* Education Studies and TheologyPostgraduate Level
* MA in Heritage Education
* Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Primary)
* Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Secondary)
* Graduate Teacher Programme
* MA in EducationProfessional Development
* Masters level awards
* Continuing professional development
* International projects

Many students combine education studies with something else , allowing them to gain degree level knowledge of a subject while teacher training. Teaching is through lectures, seminars, workshops and practicals (sometimes involving pupils from the local schools).

ocial life

Bishop Grosseteste has few university-organised entertainments, perhaps due to the high numbers of mature and local students who go there. However the Students' Union offer a variety of clubs and societies, these include:

* Big Brother
* Drama
* Eco
* English
* Extreme Sports
* Football
* Hockey
* Music
* Musicals
* Pantomime
* Poker
* Rugby
* RAG

ports

The university doesn’t yet compete at BUSA level, most teams are organised by students. The brand-new sports centre is free but fairly basic: a couple of acres with football pitch, hockey pitch, tennis and netball courts and a gym.

Accommodation

With more than 1,000 full-time students and only 270 places in halls, getting a place in halls can be a struggle. Having said that, with such a large number of mature and local students, few first years actually need or want to live in. No second or third years live in at all. The three halls are within a few minutes’ walk of each other and the campus. Private accommodation is relatively easy to find within walking distance of campus and other student essentials – especially in the Newport area. In university there’s a full-time accommodation officer who provides a list of vacancies and approved landlords. Bishop Grosseteste also runs an open evening to introduce students and landlords – and the officers on hand to advise on tenant troubles.

tudents' Union

Bishop Grosseteste University College has a very active Students' Union, with two sabbatical officers, a development manager and a part-time executive of 18 students, they provide a vareity of entertainmet and activities throughout the year.

The "Welfare" team provide students with a strong student based support network and along with their confidential listening service, aim to support students throughout their studies at Bishop Grosseteste. The Welfare team provide a number of awareness campaigns during the year, promoting various sexual health issues and other contemporary issues prominent in today's society.

The Entertainments team provide students with regular entertainment, ranging from live music, live comedy, themed pub crawls and their annual music festival.

Bishop Grosseteste Students' Union has a very well established RAG team who have been raising money for charities for over 35 years, Bishop Grosseteste Students' Union RAG Teams raise on average £10,000 a year for their four chosen charities, which considering Bishop Grosseteste's student numbers, is very impressive.

The current Students' Union president is Nick Cox.

Contact

Bishop Grossteste University College Lincoln, Lincoln, LN1 3DY Tel: [phone]Email: [e-mail] Website: www.bishopg.ac.uk

Student’s Union, Bishop Grossteste University College Lincoln, Lincoln, LN1 3DYTel: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Website: www.bishopgsu.co.uk

References

* Zebedee, D. H. J. (1962) "Lincoln Diocesan Training College 1862-1962". Lincoln: Lincoln Diocesan Training College.

External links

* [http://www.bishopg.ac.uk/ Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln]
* [http://www.bishopgsu.co.uk/ Bishop Grosseteste University College Students' Union]
* [http://www.push.co.uk/Uni_Profile.aspx?id=66c8cba2-bb4b-405b-8baa-ae1daf9a23a8&type=profile/ University profile: Bishop Grosseteste University College, Push.co.uk]