The document summarizes a presentation given by Peter Tuka at the University of Glasgow on voluntary activities as part of students' curriculum. It discusses how the university promotes enhancement of graduate attributes through practical applications like credit-bearing placements in the third year. It provides examples of voluntary activities through organizations like Club 21, The Hunterian, and Glasgow Life that help students gain work experience and skills in areas such as leadership, communication, teamwork and time management. Specific programs highlighted include the Museum University Student Educator role at The Hunterian and a credit-bearing placement at the Kelvin Hall Wider Achievement Qualification Project.

1. International Conference on Enhancement
and Innovation in Higher Education
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow
9-11 June 2015
Welcome

2. Peter Tuka
University of Glasgow
Voluntary Activities as Part of Student’s
Curriculum

3. Peter Tuka, Voluntary Activities as Part of Student’s Curriculum, Glasgow, 10.6.2015

4. September 2007 – January 2011
September 2011 – June 2015
Peter Tuka, Voluntary Activities as Part of Student’s Curriculum, Glasgow, 10.6.2015

5. University promotes:
• Enhancement of Graduate attributes
• Practical application of the degree
- credit bearing placements in 3rd year of study
Club 21
• Promotion of work placements and internships
• General guidelines for job application
• Seminars and workshops
Further possibilities:
• The Hunterian
• Glasgow Life
Peter Tuka, Voluntary Activities as Part of Student’s Curriculum, Glasgow, 10.6.2015

6. Enhancement of Graduate attributes
Academic abilities, personal qualities and transferable skills which all students will have the opportunity to develop as
part of their University of Glasgow experience.
Peter Tuka, Voluntary Activities as Part of Student’s Curriculum, Glasgow, 10.6.2015

7. MUSE, Museum University Student Educator,
The Hunterian
First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year
Assistant of Curator, LGPMG
Invigilator, Glasgow International
Cleaning, ICM
Student Curator, The Pop-Up Museum
MUSE Assistant Coordinator, The Hunterian
Customer Services Assistant, Glasgow Life
Museum Educator, WAQ Project, The Hunterian
• Credit bearing placement
• Club 21 Internships
• Internships and jobs acquired by own initiative
Peter Tuka, Voluntary Activities as Part of Student’s Curriculum, Glasgow, 10.6.2015

8. Credit bearing placement:
Kelvin Hall Wider Achievement Qualification (WAQ) Project
Peter Tuka, Voluntary Activities as Part of Student’s Curriculum, Glasgow, 10.6.2015

9. Museum University Student Educator (MUSE), The Hunterian
Student Curator, Pop-Up Museum
Peter Tuka, Voluntary Activities as Part of Student’s Curriculum, Glasgow, 10.6.2015

10. Peter Tuka, Voluntary Activities as Part of Student’s Curriculum, Glasgow, 10.6.2015

11. Public Speaking, Confident and
Effective Communication
First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year
Cataloguing, Databases
Responsibility
Manual Work
Independent and Critical Thinking, Object Handling Skills
Leadership, Organization
Interpersonal Skills, Customer Care
Reflective Learning, Teamwork
• ADAPTABILITY
• TIME MANAGEMENT
Peter Tuka, Voluntary Activities as Part of Student’s Curriculum, Glasgow, 10.6.2015

12. Thank You For Your Attention!
Peter Tuka
peter.tuka@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/petertuka
Peter Tuka, Voluntary Activities as Part of Student’s Curriculum, Glasgow, 10.6.2015