What is a Topic Support Network (TSN) ... (Individual

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Topic Support NetworksCampus Sustainability
Programme25 May 2007
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Content

• Background to TSNs
• Topics
• Structure
• Coordinators
• Becoming a member
• TSNs and SFC bid
• Programme for the day
• Questions

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Background to TSNs

• What is a Topic Support Network (TSN)?
• It is a group of people working together on a
  specific sustainability subject that is relevant
  to Scottish Colleges and Universities

• What is the purpose of a TSN?
• The purpose of a TSN is to
• Share information
• Identify problems, threats and opportunities for
  new initiatives and
• Deliver practical outcomes

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Topics

• Waste
• Energy
• Travel
• Construction
• Strategic Development
• Other???

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Structure of a TSN
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TSN Coordinators

• TSN coordinators will
• Provide the main link between the TSN and the
  EAUC-Scotland Branch
• Chair TSN meetings
• Provide advice and guidance to CaSPr consultants
• Report on progress to EAUC

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TSN Coordinators
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Benefits of being a member

• Being able to share experiences with other people
  in similar situations
• Being part of a group that can develop solutions
  to solve the problems you are experiencing
• Being part of a group that can influence change
  in the sector and
• Raising the profile of your institution by taking
  a proactive approach to sustainable development

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Your details

• How will your e-mail details be used?
• CaSPr JISCMAIL
• E-mail distribution list for that TSN
• Normally you will be contacted by your TSN
• Coordinator if they
• Want feedback on work being taken forward by your
  network or on other related issues or
• Are trying to arrange a meeting

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TSN work proposed in SFC bid
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Programme for the day
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Contact details

• caspr_at_eauc.org.uk
• www.eauc.org.uk