Meet the College Services Team
Leaving home and travelling to study in a new country can be a hugely rewarding experience. Even though it may be something you have planned and prepared for, the extent of the change and the effect it has on you may take you by surprise.
At ICP, we realise how important it is to meet our students’ needs, both academic and personal, so we offer a range of services and facilities.
We’re here to support you throughout your time at ICP. The team are all graduates themselves and will help you to not only settle in, but to make the most of your time at the University of Portsmouth.
We cannot wait to meet you!
Meet Chris
Full name: Chris Rowe
Role: Head of College Services
Education: MA Translation Studies, BA (Hons) Spanish Studies
Responsible for: Oversight of the College Services Team and student experience.
Favourite place in Portsmouth: Fratton Park
Hi, I’m Chris, and I’m delighted that you will be studying with us. The College Services Team and I are here to ensure that you not only succeed at ICP, but that you do so with a smile. If you ever have any questions, issues or concerns – no matter how big or small – we will always be there to listen and help in whatever way we can. Many students come by just to tell us how their weekends have been or show us the many different places they have discovered in Portsmouth, and we love hearing about these too!
Meet Alexandros
Full name: Alexandros Kamplitsis
Role: College Operations Manager
Education: PhD in Education Studies, MSc in Educational Leadership & Management, BA (Hons) in History
Responsible for: Finance, HR and Committee support as well as activity oversight for the College including Health and Safety, Academic Support, Wellbeing, Campus Estates and Suppliers. Oversight of the College Services Team and student experience.
Favourite place in Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Hot Walls
Congratulations on making it to ICP! We are thrilled to have you studying here with us at the sunniest and the United Kingdom’s only island city! My name is Alexandros and I come from Greece. During my leisure time, I love cycling around Portsea Island, especially from Eastney Beach to Old Portsmouth, where I always enjoy watching the sunset while eating fish and chips. If you have a passion for photography, remember to pay a visit to the Hot Walls and capture the sunset!
As all the members of our College Services Team put you as our priority, among others, I aim to offer you the best support you may need. As an educator and former international student myself, I am aware of the struggles and I’m delighted to support you with any of your queries whenever you feel you are under pressure. Remember, we are here to support YOU!
Meet Tanya
Full name: Tanya Blanks
Role: College Services Manager
Education: MA Comparative Literature, BA (Hons) Drama and English
Responsible for: Overseeing the College Services Team in all student-related activities, such as enrolment and orientation activities. Monitoring the College Services inbox and diary, registration process and liaison between University of Portsmouth and University of Portsmouth Students’ Union.
Favourite place in Portsmouth: Baffled Coffee
Welcome to ICP! We’re so excited to have you join our friendly, ambitious and supportive community. From your first day at Registration, to your final exams at ICP, we are here to make sure your student journey goes as smoothly as possible. My top tip is to get to know the team in College Services; we’re always here to support you and love hearing ideas for activities to host during the semester!
Meet Stephanie
Full name: Stephanie Pang
Role: College Services Officer
Education: MA Sociology, BSc (Hons) Sociology
Responsible for: Under 18s student support, Welfare week, student of the month, accommodation
Favourite place in Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth, Spinnaker Tower
Hi everyone, I’m Stephanie. I am so happy that you have chosen to study at ICP. Given that you will always be surrounded by friendly lecturers and college staff, I am confident you will love this place as much as I do. I am aware of how difficult it is when moving to a new country and living on your own, therefore, I want to assure you that we will always be here to listen. Given that I come from a multicultural city and have always enjoyed meeting and talking with new people, my door is always open if you want to speak to someone. I can’t wait to meet you all soon 🙂
Meet Patrícia
Full name: Patrícia Fecková
Role: College Services Officer
Education: BA (Hons) International Relations and Languages
Responsible for: Welfare Weeks, Awards Evening, Enrolment Activity Programme, Pre-departure webinar, Student Ambassadors, Refunds
Favourite place in Portsmouth:Old Portsmouth Hot Walls
Hello, everyone! I’m Patrícia, and I’m excited to welcome you to International College Portsmouth. Like many of you, I was once an international student right here in Portsmouth, so I understand what it’s like to adjust to a new place and make it feel like home, but rest assured, you’re not alone.
My role is to help ensure your experience here is both enjoyable and successful, and I’m always here if you have questions or need guidance. Our entire team is here to support you, and I encourage you to stop by ICP reception for a chat anytime. I look forward to getting to know each of you and am here to help you make the most of your time at ICP. Welcome aboard, and best of luck with your studies!