The pros and cons of the binding study advice for first-year students are subjects of great debate. Fontys is going to abolish the bsa and Rosemarie Moonen explains why.
Students who keep up the pretence that they are studying, when in fact they are not (anymore). In the media and within Fontys, there is increasing attention for the phenomenon of the 'pretend student'. Welfare coach Kelly Kuijpers and student dean Monique Schouten are committed to breaking the taboo on this subject.
In the coming months, Fontys commits to get everyone's attention on the importance of safe handling of digital assets and personal data. What does that mean for your work?
Fontys is going to temporarily house its support services off campus. Quite an operation, but also an opportunity for more cooperation between the services, as they will stick together.
No more lectures in front of a hundred people, but personal contact with small groups of students. The lecturer as coach, in "talent-oriented education". Annemieke de Vries explains how that works and how she likes it.
Student counsellor Pieternel Brughuis and teacher and tutor Joost Maes have already found each other in their desire to guide students well through their studies and share their experiences. Plus 7 important tips for all tutors.
Frank Bauman and Ida Damen are researching employee vitality. This can be done with fine high-tech tools, but a simple workwalk is also very effective. Although that too involves technology.
Communication co-worker Yvette Laros no longer wanted to get away with 'excuses' to still take her own car, and hit the road with Amber. How did it turn out?
To help its professionals develop more broadly and offer more career prospects, Fontys designed eight Fontys roles. What is their importance for the organisation and how can you use them for your own growth?
'If something is of great social importance, it is therefore also important to us,' says Fontys' board chairman Joep Houterman. The topic of sustainability is high on his agenda. What are the ambitions?
