Handbook for first year students of UITM 2020/2021

VADE MECUM 2020/2021

I DECLARE, I WILL… HONORABLY represent UITM FOLLOW THE RULES and requests RESPECT University Staff TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for my words and behavior NOT MISS more than 2 classes ATTEND all exams MAKE PAYMENTS on time CHECK MY VU, e-mail box and answer e-mails every day PATIENTLY WAIT for replies to my e-mails NOT CHEAT and lie

About Rzeszow Facts | 3rd safest city in Poland | Full Member of Eurocities | Smart City Award | Home of Aviation Valley | One of the most dynamically developed labour markets in Poland | International Airport | Modern infrastructure | Popular tourist destination | Cultural events | Discounts offered to UITM students

Figures | 700 years of history | 180 000 Citizens | 60 000 Students | Home to 130 companies connected to the Aviation Industry

Our People

Prof. Tadeusz Pomianek, Ph.D., D. Sci., Assoc. Prof.

President and Co-founder of UITM

‘For many years, UITM has been implementing a long-term strategy of sustainable development. The skilful combination of UITM’s scientific and didactic activity with business, is exactly the reason for our diversification of revenue sources.

Today, the University’s activities (non-related to teaching) make up over 50% of the total revenue, which makes UITM a one of its kind establishment.

A large share of revenue is actually not related to teaching at all but results from our employees’ intense engagement in science and their focus on the economy.

Our university is the result of a true partnership, each employee, student, graduate, and business partner make their impact on UITM together. Our University does not only represent a modern infrastructure, a prestigious institution, awards, honors, or good placement in national and global rankings. What is most important is that we are people full of passion, commitment and with the belief that what we do has an impactful purpose.’

Wergiliusz Gołąbek, Ph.D. Rector

Prof. Agata JurkowskaGomułka, Ph.D., Assoc. Prof.

Andrzej Rozmus, Ph.D., Assoc. Prof.

Vice–Rector for Science

Vice–Rector for Teaching

Magdalena Louis Presidential Representative for International Collaboration

Meet also‌

Izabela Cichocka, Ph.D. Vice Dean

Janusz Korniak, Ph.D. Vice Dean

Faculty of Management icichocka@wsiz.edu.pl

Faculty of Applied Information Technology jkorniak@wsiz.edu.pl

Group attendants Attendant – academic teacher appointed by the faculty authorities whose duty is to take care of students from particular group. It is attendants’ job to regularly meet students during ‘meeting with attendant’ and help them with any problems – don’t hesitate to turn to them in case you have any questions.

Sylwia K. Mazur, M.Sc.

Barbara Fryc, Ph.D.

International Management

Information Technology

Room RA 143 +48 17 866 11 82 smazur@wsiz.edu.pl

Room RA 134 +48 17 866 11 32 bfryc@wsiz.edu.pl

Michał Nędza, M.Sc.

Michał Fularz, M.Sc

Aviation Management, General Aviation Management

General Aviation Management

Room RA 207 +48 17 866 12 76 mnedza@wsiz.edu.pl

Room RA 207 +48 17 866 11 97 mfularz@wsiz.edu.pl

International Student Support Office (ISSO) Our team provides support to students from over 50 countries who come to Poland for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

ISSO is based on two pillars: Adaptation Clinic (non-administrative issues + settling in and acclimatization) and Buddy Programme.

During COVID-19, we are also responsible for informing about measurements introduced by national and local government.

Sylwia K. Mazur, M.Sc.

Alicja Bezruka

Head of the Section

Coordinator of Buddy Programme Consultant at Adaptation Clinic

Office hours: Monday 4:30 – 6:00 pm (RA143) +48 17 866 11 02 smazur@wsiz.edu.pl

Office hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm +48 17 866 11 69 abezruka@wsiz.edu.pl

The Erasmus + is the most popular program that carries out activities in the field of higher education. For students, Erasmus + is a good chance to develop new skills, gain international experience and boost their employability.

Staff participants gain new ideas, build professional networks and strengthen their professional practice. The Erasmus+ Coordinator coordinates the Erasmus + project. He is responsible for student mobility for studies, traineeships and employee mobility for training and didactics. He cooperates with the ECTS Coordinator and the International Office. The Centre of International Studies is located in the main building of the university on the Sucharskiego 2 street.

If you would like to study or gain work experience in interesting places in Europe, please do not hesitate to contact the Erasmus +.

Program Coordinator: +48 17 866 13 06 | ird@wsiz.edu.pl Also remember to check all information about Erasmus + on the website: en.uitm.edu.eu/international/erasmus/

Dean’s Office

(International Office) Room RA 41 International Office is the Dean’s Office for students who chose studying in English at the University of Information Technology and Management. IO’s main aim is to help students with their study process.

We would like to recommend you to avoid any unnecessary visits to the Dean’s Office during pandemic.

OUR TEAM International Office e-mail: io@wsiz.edu.pl

Magdalena Zięba Manager e-mail: mzieba@wsiz.edu.pl

Marharyta Korovchenko V-c Manager +48 17 866 15 32 e-mail: mkorovchenko@wsiz.edu.pl

Please contact us by e-mail or telephone.

Kristina Wołkotrub

If you would like to submit an application to the Dean, now you can do it online through e-usługi website: euslugi.wsiz.pl/EUslugi/Account/Login

Junior Specialist +48 17 866 13 24 e-mail: kwolkotrub@wsiz.edu.pl

Please keep in mind, that if you have to visit us – make an appointment before coming to the office. io@wsiz.edu.pl

Ruslana Karpiak Specialist +48 17 866 13 23 e-mail: rkarpiak@wsiz.edu.pl

Scholarship Department

“Hard work is the key to any achievement” Lailah Akita

Find yourself between the best students and obtain the Rector’s scholarship.

You can apply for it after completing first semester with the minimum GPA 3.5. By going beyond studying and achieving scientific, sports or artistic achievements, you can increase your chances of receiving a scholarship. This monthly award can be granted to all students, including foreigners admitted in the academic year 2019/2020 and following. The best of the best will be able to join the elite School of Leaders program, which through special benefits is designed to support talented students.

We encourage our students on many levels, also in private life. If you find yourself in a difficult situation, contact us. After completing the appropriate supporting documents, you will be able to obtain one-time assistance grant.

Our offer of financial aid also includes a social scholarship, scholarship for people with disabilities and a minister’s scholarship. However, these scholarships have specific requirements. For detailed information please contact us.

The person responsible for providing services to students in English is Ms. Michalina Mróz.

Contact Details: phone: 17 866 1475 or e-mail: mmroz@wsiz.edu.pl.

If you don’t need any assistance and already filled the documents, send them on our general email address stypendia@wsiz.edu.pl You can also visit us in person. Our department is located in the Polish Dean’s office, room 27 in Rzeszów at Sucharskiego 2 street.

Student Council UITM Student Council We are a group of students chosen by our fellow students and we’re here for you. Ready to be your voice and organise fun events within and outside the university If you have any questions, problems, need help – find us: Where: Room RA42 Opening hours: MON-SAT 11:00 - 15:00 E-mail: samorzad@wsiz.edu.pl Tel. +48 17 866 11 45 (work during office opening hours) fb.com/ss.wsiz Instagram.com/ss.wsiz

Any problem with the lecturer?

They will support you here. Don’t you know how to proceed? They’ll guide you here. You have an idea about how to improve our university – Student Council can achieve that. Have initiative? Come to us! In 2020/2021, the members of the Student Council are students from 7 countries: Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Bulgaria, India. They know how to cope not only with university life, but also with official matters or “how to live” in general.

Our systems Virtual University wu.wsiz.rzeszow.pl is a portal, where you can check everything related to your studies – grades, schedule, financial data, syllabuses and search for the schedule and email address of the lecturer.

To log into your Virtual University’s account you should use your ID number and the password, which were assigned to you:

E-usługi E-usługi is a new system where you can submit any application online, without leaving your house.

How to do it?

1. Go to the following link: euslugi.wsiz.pl/EUslugi/Account/Login and log in using your ID number (w12345) and password (choose English version; cannot be done via smartphones or tablets); 2. Search for application which you need to submit; 3. Complete the application and wait patiently for decision.

E-mail BoX The same data is used to log in to your student’s email poczta.wsiz.edu.pl. This is to highlight that you must check your email account at least every 2-3 days. In case you cannot log in to your VU or email, please, contact Dean’s Office, as it is very likely that you have been expelled.

Black Board The BlackBoard platform is used for communication between the teacher and the student. Teachers post learning materials on the platform and answer students’ questions on the chat. Each student logs in to their bb.wsiz.pl profile and has access to the list of courses that correspond to the subjects. Thanks to the blackboard platform each student can post their projects in a place where the lecturer can check them online. More information about the platform and its features can be found on the IT training course You can download app: • Blackboard; • SmartWSIiZ; • Outlook; • Webex Meet.

Organization of the academic year 2020/2021 WINTER TERM

SUMMER TERM

CLASSES

12.10.2020 – 14.02.2021

01.03.2021 – 11.07.2021

CHRISTMAS / EASTER HOLIDAYS

21.12.2020 – 08.01.2021

01.04.2021 – 06.04.2021

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

01.08.2021 – 30.09.2021

EXAM SESSION FIRST TERMS

12.11.2020 – 14.02.2021

15.04.2021 – 11.07.2021

SECOND TERMS

01.12.2020 – 28.02.2021

27.04.2021 – 31.07.2021

up to 15.03.2021

up to 31.07.2021 and 01.10.2021 – 15.10.2021

CONDITIONAL TERMS

EXAMINATION SESSION IN A NUTSHELL…

Attention!

Expulsion from the University means cancellation of Your temporary residence permit.

TABLE OF CHARGES PLN CONDITIONAL RETAKE

CREDIT IN ADVANCE POSTPONEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION SESSION POSTPONEMENT OF THE DEFENCE DATE

IOS

RE-ENROLLMENT

CONSEQUECES OF HAVING FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

EUR

100 PLN

60 EUR

(for 1 subject)

(for 1 subject)

300 PLN

100 EUR

(for 1 subject)

(for 1 subject)

80 PLN

20 EUR

(for one form of subject)

(for one form of subject)

200 PLN

200 EUR

(for 1 month)

(for 1 month)

250 PLN

70 EUR

(1st IOS)

(1st IOS)

200 PLN

100 EUR

(1st re-enrollment)

(1st re-enrollment)

Notes You can apply for max. 3 conditionals in one semester.

You can have max.

2 credits in advance at the same time.

You will pay not more than 500 PLN, regardless the quantity of forms of subjects.

You are allowed to postpone the date of defence max. for 2 months.

Every following IOS costs 150 PLN/35 EUR.

Every following re-enrollment cots 200 PLN/100 EUR more than the previous one.

What happens if You do not pay for your tuition on time?

A Student is expelled if she/he: 1. has financial liabilities over 1500PLN/ 400 EUR for a given semester, or 2. on 30th March or 15th July of the year concerned has any payments outstanding for tuition fees and other payment titles specified in this Payment Policy.

An expelled Student is not allowed to take examinations or obtain credits.

International Office Room RA 41 (open from Monday to Friday, 11 am – 3 pm) e-mail: io@wsiz.edu.pl

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