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The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www. unifiji. ac. fj

• Feedback received from UPSM students -because students are the MOST important stakeholders. The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www. unifiji. ac. fj

1. Promoting a culture that centers on inclusion and retention. • It is felt as if there is tolerance between the students, but there could be a little more consideration shown to those who are from different cultural backgrounds and the inclusion of these students and providing them with a platform to make their voices heard, will help establish more tolerance and introduce them new cultures. This would allow them to be sensitized to other cultures. • Uni has limitations when it comes to cultural religious practices, • For, eg, There is no Flexibility with lecture schedules to adjust to cultural and religious diversities. • The school is tolerant on cultural matters but needs to stop with the hypocrisy it challenges the students with. This includes the fact there is no meat allowed in school because of cultural reasons and these cultural reasons are backed by health reasons, however, the school sells unhealthy, oily, sweet, and junk food in the canteen and this is all approved. • Provision of more caterers with regards to choice of food. The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www. unifiji. ac. fj

3. Coping with new teaching methods and ways of learning. • The curriculum is not receptive and dynamic and should not be imposed right away for the student to acclimatized themselves together with the lecturer. • Interactive ways of learning- practicals, tutorials, Problem based learning, case presentations etc The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www. unifiji. ac. fj

4. Learning the ways to study independently. • There is need for blended learning for students. • Most you-tube sites are blocked. • Students can learn academic concepts fast by watching videos on You. Tube. For MBBS students, Khans Academy and professor fink videos is quite good on You. Tube. • There are other useful website that can enhance students learning process such as teachmeanatomy. com or uptodate. com. Up To Date website is a subscribed medical website so the university can subscribe for us so that students can use it on campus. • All student should have alternative in regard to their learning modalities. The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www. unifiji. ac. fj

6. Comprehending and interpreting different types of assessments. • Lecturers should at least take one lecture to discuss about the assessment and their expectations. • Block changes therefore assessment tool also change e. g. IMED to CMED, student needs to be up to date to the changes. The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www. unifiji. ac. fj

11. Improved student support services. • All lecturers do not use Moodle to upload lecture notes, etc. • (ICT also take major role on Moodle by upgrading the Moodle to help students to enable them with new features • Another important Support service is internet. • University does not have free internet Hotshot station to help students in their research since students have their own gadgets such laptops, tablets, etc. • Network services in Unifiji house should be maintained regularly. No phone at Uni Fiji house for communication with saweni. • Wifi at Unifiji is slow The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www. unifiji. ac. fj

15. Achieving quality student admission • There are no interviews done prior to enrolment of students with UPSM lecturers. • E. g No use of Baseline psychometrics which helps The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www. unifiji. ac. fj

• Too many student intake at UPSM – may not necessarily coincide with quality and suitability, also not matched with resources present. E. g facilities in classroom. Also The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka. Fiji. Ph: +679 6640600 www. unifiji. ac. fj