► The Link - Advice

David Bryan - Advice Manager

Student Funding, Money Advice, Welfare benefits, Accommodation, Immigration.

Dave has been involved with the advice sector for 19 years including 10 years with the Citizens Advice Bureau as a Money Adviser and Welfare Benefits and Tribunal Worker.  Dave was also a tutor for the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureau. Dave joined the Students’ Union in August 2000 and is now the Advice Manager in the The Link - Advice Service.

• Citizens Advice Bureau trained with accreditation
• Office of Immigration Services trained for immigration advice
• City and Guilds in Training the Trainer
• Member of National Association of Student Money Advisers (NASMA)
• Member of Advice UK – The Independent Advice Network
• Member of UKCISA – The Council for International Education

Jane Dowd - Secretary/Receptionist

Jane is the first contact person you will see when entering the Link - Advice Service.  She deals with a wide range of enquiries and gives out current information within the reception area and arranges appointments with the appropriate Adviser.

Jane joined the Students Union Advice Service in September 1997 and has over 20 years experience in secretarial/reception/tutoring business administration and IT within this time.

Carol Harrison - Female Welfare Officer

Student Finance, Money advice, Welfare benefits, Accommodation, Immigration.

Carol has worked in Education looking after the welfare of students for over 20 years, including 12 years working at Cleveland College Art & Design as a Progress Tutor supporting students with all aspects of welfare issues.  Carol's working day includes student finance, accommodation issues, debt counselling and issues around students' general wellbeing.

Carol joined Teesside University Students' Union Advice Service in December 2002 as Female Welfare Adviser.

• Citizens Advice Bureau trained in Students and Benefits, Tax Credits and Debt
• UKCISA – Basic Immigration Training
• Member of National Association of Student Money Advisers (NASMA)
• Member of Advice UK – The Independent Advice Network
• Member of UKCISA – The Council for International Education
• Member of AISA (Association for International Student Advisers)