South West

Royal Agricultural College

Bath Spa University 

Bournemouth University

Somerset College of Arts and Technology

The Arts Institute at Bournemouth

Truro and Penwith College

University College Falmouth

University College Marjon, Plymouth

University of Bath

University of Bristol

University of Exeter

University of Gloucestershire

Plymouth University

University of the West of England, Bristol

Group Chair

Missy Beal, Marketing and Events Officer, Bath Spa University
Email: m.beal@bathspa.ac.uk

Missy Beal graduated from Bath Spa University in 2006 and was delighted to be offered a job straight away in the University’s Marketing Department.  Having viewed Bath Spa through the eyes of the student and now as a member of staff, Missy feels she is more than equipped to offer advice and guidance to any student – having been there and done that herself!

Missy is enjoying the new challenge of South West Chair and hopes during her time in office to ensure members feel embraced in their meetings and that HELOA’s importance is recognised throughout the South West region.

Group Secretary

Heather Martin, Outreach and Recruitment Officer
heather.martin@plymouth.ac.uk, 01752 588010.

Heather works at Plymouth University in the Outreach and Student Recruitment team and has been in this role for five years, working primarily with sixth form students to give informed advice about Higher Education opportunities, the issues surrounding Higher Education and what it is really like to be a student.  Heather is a Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology graduate from Plymouth University so has experience of what the student experience is like for Plymouth students. After completing her degree, Heather went on to do a PGCE in Primary Education (Science Specialism).

Heather has recently taken on the role of HELOA SW secretary and is looking forward to the new challenge and working closer with the other South West institutions.

Group Vice Chair (Partnerships)

Sue Garrett, Admissions and Student Funding Adviser, University of Bath
s.garrett@bath.ac.uk, 01225 386175

Sue works at University of Bath as Admissions and Student Funding Adviser. As part of the Higher Education Advice Team, her work is primarily with schools and colleges offering HE applicants and their parents impartial information and guidance on higher education progression. Sue joined the University of Bath 7 years ago working across Student Services and Admissions. Prior to this she was a Legal and Welfare Adviser at London School of Economics, jointly managing  the  Student Advice Centre and a caseload of housing and immigration advice.  Her current specialist area is funding for HE.

As South West Group Vice-Chair (Partnerships) Sue is looking to further develop an impartial IAG role for HELOA SW,  working with schools partnerships and other regional bodies to ensure that as a group of SW HE institutions we offer a reliable support network to potential applicants to HE.

Group Vice Chair (Training)

Iola Nelson, Undergraduate Student Recruitment Manager, University of Plymouth
iola.nelson@plymouth.ac.uk, 01752 588008

Iola works as the Undergraduate Student Recruitment Manager at Plymouth University, following six years in Schools and Colleges Liaison. Working within Student Recruitment and Outreach, the role encompasses a team whose focus is to work with prospective students in areas such as advertising and CRM, schools liaison, recruitment events such as open days, and publications. Graduating from Plymouth University with a degree and Sociology, Iola’s passionate about the student experience and the opportunities Higher Education presents.

Iola is looking forward to working with the HELOA SW chair, and the rest of the committee both regionally and nationally, to support members and offering a comprehensive, tailored training plan with development of skills and knowledge at the forefront of the sector.

The South West group hosts 4 annual regional UCAS Conventions, where students can meet face to face with well over 100 HEI’s in an exhibition arena and also attend relevant seminars.

Dates for regional conventions in 2013 are detailed here. Further information and how to book can be found at www.ucasevents.com/conventions

Cornwall UCAS Fair – Monday 11 March 2013
Tremough Campus, Falmouth

Exeter UCAS Fair – Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 march 2013
Westpoint Centre

Dorset UCAS Fair – Friday 19 April 2013
Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Bristol UCAS Fair – Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 April 2013
University of the West of England

Welcome from Group Chair

Welcome to HELOA South West. The South West group has a membership of 14 higher education institutions (HEIs), and have four meetings throughout the year to share good practice and to discuss issues in the sector. We are committed to supporting one another through the exciting and challenging world of education liaison, through open discussion in our group and regular training opportunities.  The mix of both traditional and modern institutions in energetic and exciting multi-cultural towns and cities makes our region a top destination for students.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the group and the opportunities available on the committee, and I look forward to meeting you at one of our meetings.

Kind regards
Missy Beal, HELOA South West Chair

Key HELOA Contacts

Chair
Missy Beal
Recruitment, Marketing and HE Liaison Events Officer, Bath Spa University
Email: m.beal@bathspa.ac.uk

Secretary
Heather Martin
Outreach and Student Recruitment Officer, The University of Plymouth
heather.martin@plymouth.ac.uk

Vice-Chair (Training)
Iola Nelson
Undergraduate Student Recruitment Manager, The University of Plymouth
iola.nelson@plymouth.ac.uk

Vice Chair (Partnerships)
Sue Garrett
Admissions and Student Funding Adviser, The University of Bath
S.Garrett@bath.ac.uk

Meetings and Training Opportunities

The UK HELOA Conference will take place in January 2013 in York. For more information see the AGM and Conference page.

Our latest dates for 2012 SW group meetings will be:

Please forward any ideas for future training sessions to Iola Nelson.