2024 ISM SA Academic Information PDF

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 ACADEMIC INFORMATION CONTENT ISM INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................................3 STUDENT RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS.........................................................................................................3 LECTURES............................................................................................................................................................. 5 ELECTIVE SUBJECTS...........................................................................................................................................7 ASSESSMENTS......................................................................................................................................................7 ACADEMIC ETHICS............................................................................................................................................. 8 INDIVIDUAL STUDY PLAN................................................................................................................................9 TERMINATION OF STUDIES.......................................................................................................................... 10 COMPLETION OF UNIVERSITY STUDIES...................................................................................................10 STUDY ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION....................................................................................................... 10 TUITION FEES....................................................................................................................................................14 SCHOLARSHIPS................................................................................................................................................. 14 LSP / ISIC............................................................................................................................................................ 15 ACADEMIC LEAVE.............................................................................................................................................16 EXCHANGE..........................................................................................................................................................17 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES...................................................................................................................... 18 ISM STUDENT CLUBS...................................................................................................................................... 19 ISM STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION..................................................................................................................... 20 ISM INTERNAL SYSTEMS................................................................................................................................22 LIBRARY..............................................................................................................................................................22 ISM CAMPUS...................................................................................................................................................... 23 2 ISM INFORMATION When and how was the ISM University of Management and Economics established? ISM was established in Kaunas in 1999 as Lithuania's first privately owned management education institution. The main founders of ISM are the BI Norwegian Business School and the Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development Fund. The intention was to contribute to the development of the Lithuanian business community by providing up-to-date management knowledge. Vision, mission, and values of ISM VISION - to be a top-tier Business University in Northern Europe recognized for thought leadership, innovative approach to research-based education, focus on future competencies, commitment to lifelong learning, the will to explore and to deliver excellence in all that we do. MISSION - to serve as a platform dedicated to high-quality education for current and future leaders (executives, entrepreneurs, experts). We provide scientific knowledge for critical thinking to challenge the status quo, inspire to make an impact, and empower sustainable change. Our community – students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners – is contributing to society by taking leadership in shaping our shared future. VALUES are the main principles that we would like to commit to in our behaviours and decisions. The community built on trust and collaboration: Excellence in all what we do. Courage to challenge the status quo and think one step ahead. Responsibility to respect and deliver. Type of studies that ISM provides ISM provides these programs: bachelor study program, master study program, executive studies, doctoral studies, and trainings. STUDENT RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS What are the rights of the ISM student? All ISM students are entitled to: Use classrooms, computer labs, library, and other equipment and facilities required for learning in compliance with the University regulations; To be introduced to a course (module) syllabus, the assessment system during the semester, and the form of the assessment, and other information pertinent to studies; To participate in the evaluation of the quality of studies and to present proposals regarding the improvement of quality of studies 3  To complete assignments by alternative means, if they have less than 45% working capacity or medium or high disability defined by laws and which prevents them from taking up conventional assignment procedures, whereas the alternative method ensures completion of the defined objectives. To use other rights and benefits defined by the laws and regulations of the Republic of Lithuania; To study according to an individual study plan; To file an application to the ISM administration for the recognition of study results from the same or another Lithuanian or foreign higher education institution according to the procedure established at ISM; To take leave of absence without being deprived of the degree student status according to the procedure established at ISM; To exercise the academic freedom of thought and word; To be elected or appointed to ISM management bodies, where degree student representation is foreseen; To participate in the self-management of the institution, which is executed by the Students’ Association; To participate in the competitions for studies or internship place in international student exchange programs and in other programs based on inter-institutional agreements. What are the obligations of the ISM student? ISM students are obliged to: Observe the provisions of the Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Higher Education and Research, Study agreement, ISM Statute, ISM Code of Ethics, this Regulation, and other rules approved by ISM, follow publicly accepted norms of conduct, as well as protect the property of ISM; Execute the Rector’s orders and other decisions of the ISM administration; Observe the principles of general and academic ethics; Study following the requirements of a course (module), a study programme or an approved individual study plan; Independently have an ongoing interest in any information about the course of studies, the rules and procedures for organising studies, and decisions of the administration; Inform about any changes in personal or contact data within the term set in the Study Agreement; Participate in meetings with ISM administration, when invited; Upon graduation or termination of studies, perform all obligations to the University according to the established procedure. 4 LECTURES When are students obligated to attend lectures? All of the first-year students of ISM Bachelor study programs must attend lectures. Attendance depends on the requirements stated in the subject description. By general order, a student has the right to repeat the course from which he was removed. What are ECTS credits? The scope of a study program and individual courses is estimated in credits. One course is worth at least 3 ECTS credits. One ECTS credit is equal to 27 hours of a student's workload. The scope of a bachelor study program, upon graduation, of which a bachelor's degree is awarded, is 210 or 240 credits. Every semester has 30 ECTS credits, which consists of 810 hours of workload (27*30). The price of one extra ECTS credit is 120 EUR for the 2023/2024 academic year. What if the lecturer seems to be incompetent? Sometimes, it happens that some of the lecturers seem to be incompetent in teaching the subject. Having these complaints, the student should address it to their program director. Moreover, a quality assessment survey is organised at the end of each semester. Giving lecturers lower grades in these surveys ensures that the ISM administration knows about the issue. What are the bachelor study programs that ISM has? Students can choose from seven bachelor study programs. Each program has its own abbreviation: BMM - Business Management and Marketing, EDA - Economics and Data Analytics, EP - Economics and Politics, IBC - International Business and Communication, FIN - Finance, EI - Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and ITM* - Industrial Technology Management. All of the programs last 7 semesters or 3,5 years (EI is 3 years). Shortly about each program: IBC – this program introduces business from all angles - communication, marketing, social responsibility, and international economics. FIN – this program equips future financial experts with skills that will respond to technological changes and global market trends. During these studies, students will learn how to gather market data and apply the latest economic and investment theory. EP – this program will help you understand how different topics influence each other. Students will learn the proper application of game theory and be able to perform the critical analysis required to evaluate global events. Through this program, students will develop forecasting skills that will let 5 students assess ongoing trends and identify their potential consequences for a business or national economy. EDA – students of this program learn to understand and analyse economic trends. They gain knowledge that will help them to understand how a company operates, how the country’s economy and leadership decisions affect business, and what changes global trends bring. BMM – the student of this program has the necessary management and marketing knowledge and skills needed to manage the functions and processes of the organisation, to lead people in changing conditions, and professional management competencies in the main areas of organisation management: marketing, finance, human resources, and project management; social competences required for effective cooperation and teamwork; conceptual competencies for decision-making; knows how to use modern information technologies, has other transferable knowledge and skills. EI – students of this program experiment and learn through business simulations, closely explore the world of technology, and test their strengths in various roles of business creation. Here, they apply creativity and critical thinking in developing business model plans and marketing strategies. ITM* – students of this program learn the latest and most successful management techniques and gain the necessary knowledge and skills to lead an automated workplace. Students leave this program with an in-demand set of core competencies that will enable them to lead a team of technicians and engineers and implement the digitization of various operations. *This program is no longer available for new students because of a lack of interest. Can I change the study program? The answer is YES! A student who has submitted an application for the studies department may be transferred from one bachelor's study program to another by making an individual study plan if needed. All compulsory study subjects maintained by the student, which are common to both study programs, are credited, regardless of the language in which they were studied. A student transferred from one study program to another must eliminate the academic differences in the compulsory study subjects of the study program field. Elective study subjects are credited without restrictions. It is important to note that students receiving a state scholarship can change their program only after one year of study, i.e., after the end of the spring semester. Otherwise, according to regulations, the State Study Fund will cancel the student's state study scholarship. 6 ELECTIVE SUBJECTS Is it possible to change electives? Yes, it is possible to choose a different elective each semester. The study office always announces the list of possible electives and informs you until you have to choose it. It is a very simple process - you just have to make a priority list at the my.ism.lt system (column name: Elective subjects) Can I attend lectures on multiple electives? Yes, there is a possibility, but in order to listen to lectures on a subject that is not included in your study program (for example, a second elective subject), you need to pay the price of the number of credits for that subject. ASSESSMENTS What is the grading system at ISM University? You can learn about it in this video: https://station.ism.lt:5001/vs/sharing/vO61a9l3#!aG9tZV92aWRlby0xMzg= How many and what are the assessments while studying at ISM University? There are, let’s say, two sessions per semester. Mid-term exams, or when determined by faculty, are considered mid-terms, mid-semester exams that make up a certain percentage of the final grade. Final exams are held at the end of the semester. There may be projects and various assignments in the course, which also count towards the final grade. The value of the final exam can be more than 50%, this is most common in maths subjects. A positive grade is 5. 4.9 is rounded to 4 and counts as 0 towards the overall grade, so if you want a positive grade, you need to score a minimum of 5 points. So the most important thing is not to retake the exam to repeat the course, you need to collect a minimum - 50%, which will mean that the subject's semester grade is 5. How does the retake of the exam work? If you fail to accumulate five, you have to go to retake the subject. The pass value in percent is the sum of the midterm and final exam percentages. Estimates of other settlements contribute to the retake grade and the entire amount is the final grade of the subject. You can retake the exam only once and for free. What happens if I do not pass the exam retake? If a student fails to retake, he receives academic debt. This means that in the next academic year, the student will have to attend lectures on the subject with younger students and pay the price of the subject credits (the cost of one ECTS credit is 130 EUR). 7 The debt limit is unlimited, but a student with more than two academic debts must submit to the Department of Studies by July 15th. to submit an application for the creation of an individual study plan, otherwise, the student is removed from the list. Of course, the student will have to pay for all debts. What are the most important nuances of the exam procedure? More information on the rules applicable to all ISM written settlements (interim, final, and re-settlements) can be found in the Examination Rules. The most relevant of them are: it is obligatory to have a student ID card or other identity document with a photo, you can only have writing instruments with you, the use of other instruments is determined by the teacher, and only dictionaries specified by the teacher can be used, the mobile phone cannot be used even for filming, photography, calculating or time checking. ACADEMIC ETHICS What is academic ethics? Academic ethics are principles of conduct with which every member of the ISM community must comply. What are the violations? Violations of academic ethics include plagiarism, fraud, forgery, violation of research ethics, and bribery. Disciplinary actions for ethical violations: A warning is a cautionary measure that serves as a response and deterrent to a particular action or behaviour that is deemed inconsistent with ISM University’s values and ethical principles. Warnings are issued where the poor academic practice has occurred; A penalty is a punishment that serves as a response and deterrent to a particular action or behaviour that is deemed inconsistent with ISM University’s values and ethical principles. Penalties are applied when conduct is deemed to be academic misconduct; Expulsion is reserved for students whose conduct justifiably bars them from future studies for a certain period or permanently at ISM University. What is the Committee on Ethics? The Committee on Ethics considers violations of academic ethics. The Committee on Ethics submits the form of the penalty, its content, and its validity to the students. The Commission is chaired by Laurynas Puidokas. 8 INDIVIDUAL STUDY PLAN In which cases an individual study plan is drawn up? An individual study plan is created by the student changing the study program in order to eliminate the academic differences. It may also be awarded to students who have been credited with previously achieved study results in accordance with the ISM Procedure for Crediting Study Results and Credit Transfer and to students with more than two academic debts. An individual study plan may be drawn up in other cases upon submission of a motivated request. What to do if a student wants to get an individual study plan? In particular, submit a request via e-mail at [email protected]. This request is processed within 5 working days from the date of receipt. The proposed individual study project is sent to the student via the ISM e-mail system if the request is approved. After receiving the project, within 5 working days, you need to respond to the received email and confirm the individual study plan you have drawn up or write what you want to change. Failure to do so will render the plan invalid. When do I need to apply for an individual study plan? If the plan is for academic debts, the application must be submitted by July 15th. If the plan is drawn up for the other reasons mentioned above, the application must be submitted no later than two weeks before the beginning of the new semester. Is it possible to adjust your individual study plan? The already approved individual study plan is reviewed before each new semester and updated as necessary. If a student acquires at least one academic debt while studying according to an individual plan due to an inappropriate study schedule or other circumstances, it is mandatory to contact the Study Department no later than the first week of the semester and submit an application for renewal of the individual study plan. Individual plan - how will the cost of my studies be calculated? For students who study according to the approved Individual Study Plan, the semester fee for studies is calculated according to the credit price of additional study services and the number of credits studied. The credit price of additional services is determined in the price list of ISM study programs and services for the relevant study year. In the year 2024/2025, the price of 1 ECTS in bachelor's studies is 130 euros. 9 TERMINATION OF STUDIES On what grounds can studies be terminated? Studies may be terminated by mutual agreement of the parties. The Ethics Commission may submit a proposal to the President to terminate the study agreement due to violations of the provisions of the documents establishing academic ethics and ISM general procedure or if the student is found guilty in a criminal case by a final court decision. Studies may be terminated if the student does not comply with the terms of the study agreement. What happens to tuition fees when studies are terminated? If bachelor's studies are terminated by bilateral agreement, the relevant part of the tuition fee is refunded, depending on the length of the semester (e.i., after terminating studies until September 15 during the autumn semester, or February 15 during the spring semester, the student must pay 20% of the semester price specified in the current semester's invoice in the Study Agreement, if the studies are terminated before October 15 during the autumn semester or March 15 - the student must pay 50% of the price, if the studies are terminated later than October 15 or March 15 - 100%). Tuition fees are not refunded to persons whose studies have been terminated. COMPLETION OF UNIVERSITY STUDIES The study program is completed by assessing the graduate's knowledge, understanding, abilities, and values during the defence of the final thesis. Defending a bachelor's or master's thesis is allowed only after fulfilling all the study program requirements. The works are defended in public by the Qualification Commission for the Thesis Defence, the decision of which is final and indisputable. The diploma confirming the bachelor's or master's degree and the diploma supplement are issued only after the student has fully settled accounts with the University. STUDY ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION Dalius Misiūnas Responsible for studies and President university competitiveness and representativeness. 10  Viltė Auruškevičienė Responsible for academic processes at the university. Manages the Vice President for Studies and quality assurance of study programs Research and cooperates with program managers. Marius Kušlys Responsible for Bachelor's studies Academic Director in academic matters. Evelina Ružinskienė Head of Study Department and Study Managers, supervises schedules and development of Study Director individual plans, manages study programs, and communicates with students. Who are the program managers? Study managers can be a great help, their function is to inform students and help lecturers. They also form timetables and seminar groups. You can find them at 204 cabinet. Team Leader of Programmes Kristina Stanionytė (no photo yet) Administration 11  Programme and Migration Daina Paliokaitė Manager Programme Manager of Bachelor Greta Norvaišaitė (no photo yet) Studies Who are the program directors? Program directors are professors responsible for academic quality, supervision, and improvement of study programs. Economics and Data Analytics Tadas Šarapovas Economics and Politics Vincentas Vobolevičius Finance Dimitrij Katkov 12  Business Management and Dominyka Venciūtė Marketing International Business and Asta Lisauskienė Communication Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Industrial Technology Eigirdas Žemaitis Management University structure: TUITION FEES What is the order of payments? 13 Students must pay for their studies every semester. Once ISM has sent the invoice, it has to be paid by the specified time. Invoices are issued on the first days of the semester, i.e. in the autumn semester until September 15 and in the spring semester until February 15. Is it possible to postpone payment? Yes, it is. In the fall semester, the postponement of the study fee is possible until November 16th; in the in spring semester, it's allowed until April 16th. A delay of more than one week incurs a charge of 30 euros. However, when taking out a student loan, this 30 euro fee does not apply to the deferral of the tuition fee. What are State-issued loans? State-supported or issued loans are financial help for students, that student has to return one year after graduating in 15 years. The state is paying bank interest rates during studies. SCHOLARSHIPS What are the types of scholarships and discounts, and who is eligible to receive them? The ISM University study scholarships and discounts, along with the eligibility conditions specifying who, how, and when they can be received, are published on the official ism.lt website and are updated annually. How to maintain a scholarship/discount? A scholarship/discount that was received at the beginning of the studies is maintained when a student’s average grade is no lower than the course and program average grade. It is worth noticing that receiving academic debt does not guarantee the loss of a scholarship, it only lowers students' average grade, and scholarships are not deducted automatically. Students' GPAs are reviewed each summer. Students whose scholarships or discounts are cancelled are informed by ISM administration via email. When is it possible to lose a scholarship? Loss of student status; The decision of the ISM ethics commission regarding identified violations of the code of ethics and their severity; If, at the end of the academic year, a student's average grade is lower than the course-specific average grade of students in the same study program and course; Due to non-fulfillment of financial obligations; The ISM Advancement Scholarship is forfeited in cases where a student's average at the end of one academic year is lower than that of the top ten ISM undergraduate students in the same course, or if the student is granted an academic leave of absence; 14  The discount for employees of sponsoring companies is lost for the following study semesters when a student goes on academic leave. What is a state scholarship? The State Study Fund provides a scholarship, which pays the normative part of the tuition fee for one year. During the first year of studies, it is necessary to indicate on the website www.vsf.lt to which account the state must transfer the money, otherwise, the scholarship is not received. What is a social scholarship? Social scholarship is provided to students who come from financially unstable families and to students with disabilities. With the help of the university partners, ISM also provides a social scholarship that covers all of the tuition fees. LSP(LSIC) / ISIC What is LSP? The Lithuanian student identity card is the only document in Lithuania that proves the status of a personal student. LSP offers many discounts, such as a 50% discount for long-distance transport in Lithuania or an 80% discount for public transport. How to get it? LSP must be ordered on the website www.lsp.lt. What to do in case you lose it? If you lose your LSP and order a new one, you can do so in the lsp.lt system. The LSP is lost and the student does not want to order a new certificate, they must fill out the notification and pay a fine of EUR 100. What should you do if the document was stolen? The stolen LSP must be reported to the police, the police statement must be presented to ISM SA, and a new one can be ordered at www.lsp.lt. What to do if the document is still valid after studies? If the LSP is valid longer than 3 weeks, the student MUST take it to the student representative office. When the certificate is removed, the hole will be drilled, and the certificate will be returned to the student. What is the price for a document? For Bachelor students, it costs 20 euros, for masters - 12 euros. What is ISIC? 15 The International Student Identity Card can be useful when traveling where you will prove a person’s student status, and provide discounts and benefits. However, in Lithuania, the status of a student is officially proved only by the Lithuanian Student Card (LSP), the ISIC certificate may not be recognized everywhere. Where is the closest place where it can be made? In the ISM Library. ISIC price is 11 Euros (with integrated Vilnius Public Transport e-ticket - 12 Euros). The certificate is valid for 12 months. If ISIC is ordered with ISM design and an integrated Vilnius transport ticket (https://www.isic.lt/ism/), the price of the card is 13 euros. Important! To enter the ISM building, it is necessary to have an LSP or ISIC with a microchip. Before using the card for the first time, it must be taken to the administrator (on the 1st floor, near the main entrance) for synchronisation. ACADEMIC LEAVE When can one take academic leave? Academic leave may be granted to the person not earlier than after they successfully complete the first semester (counted) after enrollment. In case of objective reasons to suspend studies, a degree student can submit a substantiated request to the Commission of Studies for a leave of absence during the course of a semester. How much time one may spend on academic leave? Academic leave can last up to 1 year during the whole study period. Exceptional cases can be applied by getting pregnant or catching a serious illness. How can one take an academic leave? A student must submit a request to the study department at least two weeks prior to the start of the respective semester. Academic leave cannot be granted during the last semester of the IVth year of bachelor’s studies and II year of International Master’s studies. How can one cancel their academic leave? Upon return from their leave of absence, but not later than two weeks prior to the start of the relevant semester, a degree student shall submit a request via email to [email protected]. Failure to submit a request leads to the expulsion from the ISM by order of the Rector and termination of the Study Agreement. What happens to scholarships when a student takes an academic leave? 16 Scholarships are suspended until the renewal of studies. EXCHANGE What exchange programs may a student take part in? Erasmus Mobility Program is an exchange in which 33 European countries take part. The duration of this program is up to 12 months, so a student can spend a few semesters abroad. There is a possibility of winning an Erasmus+ monetary grant in this program, which may vary according to the differences in living costs of the country. The size of the scholarship: is 606-700 euros per month. The bilateral Exchange Program is an opportunity to study part of a study period at a selected university outside the European Union with which ISM University has a partnership agreement. The scholarship for bilateral exchanges also applies, and students have the opportunity to study in countries that are exclusive to this program, like Australia, the USA, or South Korea. Double Degree Program where ISM provides an excellent opportunity to get diplomas from two universities if a student spends two, three, or four semesters at a chosen university abroad. At the moment, ISM university has signed a double diploma partnership agreement with these universities: KEDGE Business School (France)(IBC, BMM, ITM, GLS), BI Norwegian Business School (Norway)(EP, IBC, ITM, IMM, FE), INSEEC Grande Ecole (France)(IMM). A double degree program extends one's studies by one semester or a year. There is a possibility to get a scholarship as well (606 - 700 euros. per month). Erasmus Mobility Program for internships is a possibility to apply for a mandatory 3-month internship abroad (in EU countries). Best-performing students can get a scholarship for the duration of this exchange program. Where can a student go on exchange? There is a possibility to go on an exchange program to universities that are partners with ISM, there are more than 220 of them. When can one go on an exchange program? Students can apply for an exchange while studying in the second semester and go from the 3rd semester. One can participate in an exchange until the second to last semester; students can no longer go on exchange while writing the final thesis. Students who participate in exchange programs may as well take part in internships abroad. Can the scholarship be granted to students in exchange programs? 17 Yes, when applying for an exchange, students automatically participate in a contest for the Erasmus+ scholarship. Scholarships are distributed according to the competitive score. What happens to tuition fees when a student is on exchange? A student continues to pay the tuition fee, any grants received stay the same. How can one enroll in an exchange program? A student should contact the International Studies Office (at 202 cabinet). In the site Elearning.ism.lt you can find an Excel file “Exchange outgoing,” with all exchange program possibilities. Students compete among themselves for an opportunity to go on exchange, the ones with a higher average grade are prioritised. An additional 0,5 grade can be received if one takes part in the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) or becomes a mentor (“Student buddy”) for full-time international students. What are the main application dates? Selection for an exchange takes place twice a year: in September for the spring semester and in February for the fall semester. Before the exchange competition, the Department of International Studies organises informational seminars about the upcoming exchange selection. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES In which University bodies do students have their representatives? In the Senate, there is 1 bachelor's student, 1 master’s student, and 1 Ph.D. student representative, in the Ethics Committee - 2 representatives, in the Dispute Committee - 1 representative. In the Certification Committee and Exchange Committee, the representative is the ISM SA President. What is a course representative? A course representative is an academic course representative for the university, its administration, ISM SA, and lecturers. How can one become a course representative? Course representative elections are held by ISM SA with the help of mentors. They are held in the meeting of an academic course when at least ⅔ of the course students are present. One academic affairs committee member's attendance is mandatory. The course representative is elected by getting a majority of the votes during a secret voting procedure and every representative signs a cooperation contract with ISM SA. What is a mentor? 18 Higher academic course representative for the lower course, helping younger students with a smooth transition into ISM University. How can one become a mentor? A student should participate in the spring elections organised by the ISM SA. ISM STUDENT CLUBS ISM has a lot to offer not only in the academic context but also outside the university hours. We are known to participate in these activities: ISM SA; AIESEC ISM - biggest global youth organisation’s department in ISM; ISM Marketing club - members here participate in seminars and later they can test their skills in practice during study fairs, consultations, and presentations at schools; ESN ISM - helps international ISM students, organises various free time and social activities for them. Before every semester they invite people to join the “Buddy Program”; ISM Politics Club; ISM Golf Club; ISM Volleyball Club; ISM Investment Club; ISM CEO Club; ISM Wake Club; ISM Debate Club; ISM Books’ Club; ISM Dance Club; ISM International Students’ Club. ISM STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION What is ISM SA? ISM Students’ Association is an independent and actively operating organization of the university, the aim of which is a quality representation of the students, we are in almost every University committee, where student matters are regarded: Committee of Ethics, Committee of Studies, etc. We organize educational projects and events, although that is only a small portion of our activity that is visible to the students. ISM SA VISION: reliable and united organization, representing the students of ISM University of Management and Economics. 19 ISM SA MISSION: to effectively represent the university students by always raising their members’ competence and developing the organisation's values. ISM SA VALUES: Openness. For you and your ideas. Entrepreneurship. What seems impossible for others is an opportunity for us. Continuity. We know where we have been, where we stand, and where we are heading. Unity. We all strive for the same goal together. Professionalism. We follow the highest quality standard. When was ISM SA founded? ISM SA was founded in 2001. What committees make up ISM SA? There are 6 committees in the ISM Students’ Association, and every one of them has its own responsibilities and activities: Academic Affairs is a committee responsible for collecting the students' opinions on various matters, representatives’ and mentors’ coordination, and student representation in the University's Committees. Finance is a committee that is responsible for the Students’ Association’s finances, inventory, as well as documents, and archival. Events is a committee responsible for organising almost every student event. Sales is a committee responsible for all kinds of ISM student discounts in various places in Vilnius and the sponsors of the ISM SA events. Marketing is a committee responsible for public relations and information about university news, activities, and events that reach the students. Human Resources is a committee responsible for the Students’ Association’s inner atmosphere and culture. They evaluate members’ needs and are responsible for their qualifications and training, as well as external SA quality assessment. Every committee has its Vice President, who distributes the responsibilities of the committee to the members. What is the ISM SA Entrepreneurship Scholarship? ISM SA Entrepreneurship Scholarship is a 2000 euro value one-time scholarship for an ISM students’ startup. We are proud to announce that it is the first scholarship in Lithuania which is initiated by students themselves. The scholarship is founded with the help of a financial project partner and ISM Alumni. ISM SA management bodies: 20 A general meeting of all members is a body that can change regulations, and affirm annual activity reports. They are also responsible for SA strategy and electing the President, management, and Revision commission members. The Associations’ activity report and financial report, which are prepared by the Revision Commission are affirmed in the general meeting of all members. The Association’s Board is a body, that organizes the Students’ Association’s activity and manages its’ direction, affirms the annual activity report and the budget, delegates representatives for university management bodies, makes decisions about SA involvement in national and global organisations, affirms and removes SA members, affirms and makes changes to Association’s Regulations. The board consists of the President and four members who are annually elected in the General meeting of all members. The President is a one-person body of SA management. The President represents and works in the name of the Association, directs and coordinates the activity of the Students’ Association, prepares annual activity and financial reports and is responsible for the budget. The President, in the name of the Association, makes transactions and other legal decisions. They are annually elected in the general meeting of all members. The current president of ISM SA is Lidija Radzevičiūtė. Revision Commission is a body that controls the legitimacy of the Association’s activity, and its financial and inventory usage. The Revision Commission prepares the reports for the Association’s Management and General meeting of all members. The commission consists of 3 members who are annually elected in the General Meeting of all Members. ISM INTERNAL SYSTEMS What are the main internal systems of the ISM? ISM provided three main internal systems: my.ism.lt, elearning.ism.lt, and webmail.ism.lt. My.ism.lt - a system in which payment schedules, grades, and timetables are published. You can order the required reference and choose an optional subject, fill out an application form for study exchange, order an internship contract, etc. Elearning.ism.lt - a system in which you can find teaching material, forms of requests, and study-related documents such as homework exercises, lecture slides, etc. It is also possible to upload completed work to the system, for example, homework. Here you can also find all the documentation related to the studies. Webmail.ism - this is an ISM e-mail. Every ISM community member has it - lecturers, administration, other ISM employees, and students. We communicate mostly via ISM email only - this is where students get the important information (announcements about timetables, invitations to events, tuition fees, etc.) 21 Therefore, everybody should check it regularly. But if you struggle to check it every day, you can connect your personal email to an ISM email and get all the emails in one place. Moreover, ISM has a digital library in which students can reserve books or extend the return period. You can find more information about the systems and their functions in this video: https://station.ism.lt:5001/vs/sharing/0M404ZwO#!aG9tZV92aWRlby03OA== LIBRARY Where can you find the library? ISM Library is located on the -1st floor of the university’s building. What are the services provided by the Library? Library not only borrows books but also allows you to get access to databases, ISIC card production, and workplaces. What are the fines for those who fail to return the books on time? Books are issued for a limited term (from 3 days to a semester), for every delayed day of return a daily fee of 0,15 euros is applied. When the fine reaches 3 euros, interest on arrears does not stop counting, but a student cannot take more books from the library until the fine is paid. How to postpone the deadline for book return? If there is no long queue for that book, you can extend the deadline for the book return online (address: http://ism.library.lt). In this system, you can not only extend the book return deadline but also order and make a reservation on publications, and search in the Library's online catalogue. ISM CAMPUS What university spaces can ISM students use? The university has a wide variety of spaces that students can book to work or relax in between lectures. For space reservations contact the ISM administrator on the 1st floor, near the main entrance. What are the working hours of the university? The university is open to students on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10 PM and on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 AM to 6 PM. The premises are closed on public holidays. 22