|
|
Untitled Document
Resources and Support Services
The University and Student Union provide a number of services for students, ranging from academic to personal and recreational services and amenities. This page lists the more popular services.
LEARNING
PERSONAL
INFORMATION
ASSOCIATIONS
OTHER AMENITIES
LEARNING
| Centre for Learning and Professional Development (CLPD) |
Level 2, Schulz Building
www.adelaide.edu.au/clpd |
CLPD provides support for students and staff in matters of learning. Free workshops are run for students and address some of the following topics:
- Essay and report writing
- Oral and written skills
- Seminar presentations
- Exam preparation and performance
Online guides (i.e. Avoiding Plagiarism and Time Management) and learning material is available. CLPD also offers a daily Helpdesk from 2:10 – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday |
| Mathematics Learning Service |
Level 1, Schulz Building
www.adelaide.edu.au/clpd/maths/ |
The Maths Learning Service provides assistance to all University of Adelaide students with the maths and stats in their studies.
In particular, they run a free Maths Drop-In Centre (see below) for students to consult tutors about maths or stats problems over a cup of tea or coffee. Students may stay as long as they like and visit as often as needed. No appointments required.
Services offered include:
- The Maths Drop-In Centre
- Bridging modules for students with an O-Level maths background who are studying Mathematics 1A, 1B, 1MA or 1MB.
- Bridging courses in pre-tertiary maths and stats including online modules
- Workshops for small groups can be arranged
- Books, videos and web-based materials
|
| Communication Skills Guide |
A softcopy is available at commerce.adelaide.edu.au/publications
A hardcopy is available from the Image and Copy Centre (ICC), Level 1, Hughes Building. |
This guide provides students with valuable practical information about the communication skills that are required of them in their studies. For example, information is provided about how to:
- write essays and management reports
- make engaging oral presentations
- correctly cite and reference sources
- independent learning
- academic expectations
Every student is expected to use the “Comskills Guide” as a reference for all courses. |
| Library Skills Tutorial |
The library skills tutorial is an on-line resource designed to provide students with the skills needed to access books, journals, databases and Internet sources for the purpose of researching course assignments. It will take approximately three to four hours and is ideally completed over a number of sessions.
The tutorial is available through the library at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/guide/eco/lsw/ectutinstr.html |
| Disability Liaison Officer |
Level 4, Hughes Plaza
www.adelaide.edu.au/services/disability |
The Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) can assist with information and advice about accessing services (i.e. note taking, special equipment and alternative exam arrangements).
The administration staff may be able to answer student questions. If further assistance is needed they will book an appointment with the DLO.
Appointments are available Monday to Thursday between 9.30am and 4.00pm. |
| Learning Support |
Level 1, 10 Pulteney Street |
Learning Support is available to Adelaide-based students in award programs from the Learning Support Co-ordinators. This support takes many forms and includes individual intense coaching in critical thinking and effective reading; advice on referencing; linguistic expression, grammar and report writing.
Nishani Singh is the Student Learning Support Co-ordinator. Please email Nishani to make an appointment: nishani.singh@adelaide.edu.au |
PERSONAL
| Counselling and Advocacy Services |
Ground Floor of the Horace Lamb Building
www.adelaide.edu.au/health_counselling |
| The Counselling Service deals with personal issues such as stress, relationship difficulties, panic and anxiety, depression, family issues, abuse and sexuality. Academic issues dealt with include:
Motivation, organisation, concentration and special consideration for assessment.
The following services are offered:
- Individual counselling (appointment required)
- Telephone counselling
- Assistance in crisis
- Drop In Service (Daily from 1.00pm – 2.30pm)
- Workshops:
- Meditation
- A Lifestyle for Managing Stress and Worry
- Yoga Skills for Students
- Performing your best at exams
- Online Resources Topics include:
- Developing A Lifestyle to Reduce Stress & Worry
- Share Accommodation - Hints To Make It Work
- Effortless Exams - Managing Exam Stress
- Increasing your ZZZ's
- Studying With Friends
- The Perfect Procrastinator
- Time Management
|
| Education and Welfare Officers (EWOs) |
Ground Floor, Lady Symons Building, N-W corner of Cloisters.
www.union.adelaide.edu.au/services/studentcare/ |
The EWOs advise students about welfare resources on campus, financial matters (i.e. emergency loans, and advise on Youth Allowance, Austudy or Abstudy), housing, personal issues and academic matters (including support with grievances) |
| Health Services |
Ground floor of the Horace Lamb Building
www.adelaide.edu.au/student/health |
The University's Health Service is part of Parklands Medical Practice, a research and teaching practice in association with the Department of General Practice providing comprehensive and confidential health care to all students and staff in a friendly and comfortable environment.
Parklands is open Monday to Friday 8.45am to 5pm all year round except for public holidays.
Appointments can be made by phoning 8303 5050 or by coming in and talking to the staff. Both female and male doctors are available and consultations are usually bulk-billed. |
INFORMATION
| Student Centre |
Level 4, Wills Building
www.adelaide.edu.au/student/current/ |
The Student Centre has been set up as a central point of contact and deals with a wide range of enquiries regarding programs, admissions, procedures, fees and changes, enrolments, examinations and graduations for all prospective and current students
Opening Hours
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 8:45am-5:00pm
Tues: 9:30am-5:00pm |
| International Student Centre (ISC) |
Old Classics Wing
www.international.adelaide.edu.au/support/isc |
The International Student Centre is responsible for the orientation and ongoing support of international students. It works closely with student groups, faculties and University administration to ensure the experience of all international students is a positive and successful one. Services offered by the ISC include:
Morning Tea is held each Friday at 10am, during teaching weeks. |
| Scholarships website |
www.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships/ |
This site provides information on a range of scholarships, funded by the University and some by external organisations, for both commencing and continuing undergraduate students from wide-ranging backgrounds.
|
| Postgraduate Resource Centre |
Level 6, 10 Pulteney Street |
Student Advisor and Program Administrator :
Kate Pollitt
Student Centre Manager :
Jared Chan
|
The Postgraduate Resource Centre provides:
- Ask questions about enrolment, graduations & your academic transcript
- Apply for supplementary exams
- Apply for cross institutional study, credit transfer
- Receive information about study plan and course pathways
- Make an appointment for the Student Advisor.
Student Advisor will provide:
- Answers and referrals
- Complex program advise
- Recommendations to balance workload and assist with strategies for success
Opening Hours:
Monday 10:30-5pm
Tuesday - Thursday 9-5pm
Friday 9-2pm |
| Careers Service |
Level 6, Hughes Building
www.adelaide.edu.au/student/careers |
| The Careers Service aims to assist students to obtain an understanding of their personal qualities and skills as well as knowledge of the labour market, industry sectors and sub sectors and employers.
The service can also help students to develop job strategies including career decision making, resume preparation and interview techniques.
The Careers Service is responsible for the following:
- Employment Skills Workshops and Seminars (job search, resume preparation, cover letters, application forms, interview skills, career planning)
- Employer Information Sessions
- Career Resource Centre
- Graduate Job Vacancies
- Resume Checking Service
- Internet facilities to access career and employment information
- Web based Company/Employer Directories.
- The Careers Fair
In addition the service provides information on work experience, further study, professional associations and employment links. |
| Wilto Yerlo (Aboriginal Programs) |
Ground floor Hartley Building
www.adelaide.edu.au/wilto_yerlo/ |
Wilto Yerlo is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Academic and Student Support Program.
Wilto Yerlo is responsible for administering the Special Entry Access Scheme for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to all programs offered at the University of Adelaide as well as the delivery of foundation programs. |
ASSOCIATIONS
| Commerce Students' Association |
Basement – Security House, 233 North Tce
www.aucsa.org.au/ |
The Commerce Students' Association (CSA) is a student run and established association, which exists to provide all the non-academic splendours of studying Commerce, Finance and Economics at the University of Adelaide. It runs and manages many events, both social and professional, as well as providing various valuable services, including an online book sale and advisory on future careers in Commerce. |
| AIESEC |
Basement, 233 North Tce
www.aiesec.org/ |
AIESEC, the world's largest student organization, is the international platform for young people to discover and develop their potential so as to have a positive impact on society.
In addition to providing over 5,000 leadership positions and delivering over 350 conferences, AIESEC also runs an exchange program that enables over 3,500 students and recent graduates the opportunity to live and work in another country. |
| Overseas Students' Association |
Level 3, George Murray Building
www.adelaide.edu.au/osa/ |
The Overseas Students' Association (OSA) is the official student organisation that represents all international students at the University of Adelaide. International students at the University are automatically members. The OSA is an affiliate of the Adelaide University Union, which provides funding for OSA endeavours.
The OSA was formed in 1985 and continues to be the main focal point for the coordination of social activities for international students, as well as representation and support for the needs and rights of international students at the University of Adelaide. Located on the 1st Floor of the George Murray Building in the Cloisters are the OSA Offices and the OSA Lounge for international students. |
| Sports Association |
Adelaide University Sports Association
Location Level 5, Union Building (Western end)
www.adelaide.edu.au/clubs/sport/ |
Life at university has more to offer than just study. There is a complete range of recreational activities to be had through the Adelaide University Sports Association.
The choice of clubs is large. Just look at the list below:
Athletics • Badminton • Baseball • Basketball • Board Riders • Boat (rowing) • Cricket • Fencing • Football • Gliding • Golf • Gymnastics • Hockey • Judo • Karate • Kendo • Lacrosse • Lawn Tennis • Mountain (Hiking, Rock-Climbing, Canoeing, Canoe Polo, Cycling, Cross-Country, Rogaining, Cross Country Snow Skiing) • Netball • Rifle • Rugby Union • Sailing • Scuba Diving • Snow Ski • Soccer • Squash • Softball • Swimming/Waterpolo • Table Tennis • Tae Kwon Do • Tai Chi • Touch • Triathlon • Ultimate Frisbee • Volleyball • Water Ski • Wing Chun Kung Fu • 8 Ball |
OTHER AMENITIES
| Accommodation Service |
Hughes Plaza
www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation |
The University of Adelaide considers accommodation to be an important component in setting a solid foundation for academic success.
Finding comfortable accommodation, in a convenient location with the right people is important. However finding the right place can take time. The University of Adelaide Accommodation Service recommends that you begin your search well before the first day of University. |
| Security Office |
Hughes Plaza
www.adelaide.edu.au/security/students/ |
The University of Adelaide Security Service provides a variety of assistance to staff and students including:
- Free shuttle bus service
- Escorts to your car
- Emergency Call points
- First Aid Assistance
- Free Self defence courses
- Lost, found and stolen property
|
| Computer labs |
Students have access to a number of computer labs
- the basement of Security House. The labs are used for tutorial
- first floor of the Napier Building
- level 3 of the Barr Smith Library
- and in the 24 hour access, Union Resource Centre, on level 3 of the Union Building.
Opening times for all computing labs are available from: www.adelaide.edu.au/ITS/student_services/comp_lab.html
Computers are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and
any computer left unattended for more than 10 minutes will be logged out by the lab supervisor. |
|
