Frequently Asked Questions
Updated - 17 August 2008
Who is Vernon Chalmers?
Vernon Chalmers is an independent lecturer that offers his services to various academic and training institutions in the Western Cape. He facilitates a variety of different subjects and short courses with strong emphasis on adding value to students / practitioners in the disciplines of management and leadership.
Who are the Associates?
The Associates are marketing and subject specialists who shares VC's vision for providing professional training and business services to a variety of clients, students and related stakeholders in the Western Cape.
What is the purpose of this website?
To provide information and subject resources to registered students. The site also serves as medium for an interactive learning community to share information and to exchange views. Registered students may also participate in Forums to add and share information and debate various topics of interest.
What is the registration criteria?
Any current or previous student (academic or industry) of Vernon Chalmers & Associates. Another criteria for registration is an official student registration number for enrollment of past or current courses presented by VC.
Why do I have to register and why do so twice?
It is strongly recommended for students to register to gain access to specific course and subject resources. First you register to become a registered student where after you register for a specific course / subject.
What type of information and resources will I get on this website?
Registered students will benefit from the following:
- Subject notice boards reinforcing assignment and test schedules
- Download additional slide shows, class notes and web links
- Blog and Forum participation
- Interactive communication with the lecturer
But I have already registered with my academic institution. Surely this is a duplication?
Vernon Chalmers is a self-employed lecturer that is contracted by various institutions. A challenge to this approach is the possible lack of out-of-classroom communication and contact between lecturer and student. This medium strives to overcome this by providing a 24/7 resource centre for all registered students.
Is there any charges?
There are no charges to be subscribed to this website
What about my privacy?
The only personal information we request from students are name, surname and email address. Under no circumstances will this information be made available to any other party. Users are provided with an opportunity to register and thereafter download required information / notes / files. Visit the Privacy Notice for more information.
Will I be subject to certain terms and conditions when using this website?
Yes. Any use of this website is subject to certain terms and conditions. Visit the website's detailed Terms and Conditions.
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