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Issue 15, Monday 21 October 2002 |
CareerStart 2002
CareerStart 2002, a three day job seeking program, will be held on 26, 27, 28 November 2002 at Caulfield.
The program is being coordinated by Mary Gordon, Careers Counsellor at Monash Student Employment and Careers
Service (MONSEACS).
CareerStart 2002 is ideal for penultimate year students and students completing their degrees. It covers
areas such as resume/letter writing, interview skills, mock interviews,
psychometric testing demystified and assessment centre activities.
Many employer representatives will be in attendance and presenting
the sessions including Accenture, Connell Wagner, Ford, Ernst & Young,
UBS Warburg, Grant Thornton, DST International and many more.
CareerStart is great opportunity for students to hear from employers
regarding what they are looking for in prospective employees.
More information can be obtained from Marian Longmire on extn 32114 or
email Mary Gordon. Students can book a
place for the sessions at any MONSEACS office or by contacting the
representatives above.
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Insurance options for a secure future
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Staff
are invited to RetireInvest
Malvern's seminar entitled 'Insurance – it does give you peace of mind'
on Monday 28 October at 1 pm.
In this seminar, presenter Peter Murray, an
insurance expert with RetireInvest,
will provide participants with an understanding of the need for personal
insurance, including term, trauma and income protection.
A short
video of a real life example will illustrate the power of insurance
protection.
This will be followed by an opportunity to discuss
the situation represented on the video and explore the
what ifs.
Using
hindsight, Peter will provide a better case scenario for the video family
showing how their lives could be changed using the appropriate insurance
protection.
Participants will them be
given the opportunity to discuss their thoughts on insurance protection
and ask questions.
This free seminar
will be held in the Clayfield Room. A
light lunch will be provided. The
seminar will run for approximately 50 minutes, with questions encouraged
during the session.
Bookings
are essential. Please register with
Kate Chamberlain
at RetireInvest Malvern on 9500 1460.
A
quick referral guide to student support services
Community
Services together with other support services on campus has developed a
quick referral guide about the range of valuable services available to
students on campus.
Each
of these services cross-refers where appropriate.
Faculty
Student Administration
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Assessment of student responsibility – and course progression
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Has student applied for Spec. Con?
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Refer to Course Coordinator or Unit Coordinator for academic support.
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Appropriate referral for assessment for extenuating circumstances
Tel: ***** |
Language
& Learning
What is the student's reading/
writing ability?
Check:
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IELTS/TOEFL/VCE English scores
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Duration of time in Australia
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Exposure to 2ndy//3ry English medium schooling
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Study habits
ACTION: Formally refer to LLS
for individual assistance Tel: 32507 |
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Services
What
has stopped this student from achieving?
ACTION: Assessment and
support. Tel: 32500 |
Monash
International
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Discuss potential visa implications
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Is student aware of range of support services
available
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Has student failed a core subject and if so,
ensure referral for academic support
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If extenuating circumstances, refer as
appropriate and document per ESOS Act
ACTION: information or support required. Tel: 32689 |
Disability
Liaison Unit
- Does the student have a disability or chronic
medical condition?
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Is the student performing well under exam
conditions?
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Is the student having difficulty meeting
assignment deadlines?
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Is the student attending classes?
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Can the student access core subject material
easily?
Tel:
DLU 32500 or 55704. |
Student
Union
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Does the student have accommodation problems?
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Does the student need legal advice e.g. for a
car accident?
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Does the student need help to explain what is
wrong?
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Does the student understand the letters
received from the University?
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Does the student need to send a written reply
to someone in the Faculty?
Tel:
32596 |
Relay for Life fun fundraisers
Monash University's Peninsula campus is again coordinating the
Cancer Council's fundraising event Relay for Life.
Many of the Monash/Monyx teams are holding fun fundraising activities. If you would
like to support Relay for Life, below are some fundraising activities that
everyone is invited to attend.
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MONDAY 4 NOVEMBER the Monyx
teams are holding a comedy/auction night at the Gryph Inn from 7 pm. |
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The evening will consists of a number of un
activities including comedy acts,
a Karaoke performance from each team, a Melbourne Cup Calcutta whereby you can purchase
the long shot for $2 or the favourite for $30 plus, and a general
auction of a range of items.
Drinks will be available at bar prices.
Finger food will be included in the admission
price of $15.
Tickets will be available from the Sports
Desk in the Fitness Centre or through Peter
Hughes. |
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SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER the
IT@Monash team is hosting a shopping
extravaganza. A great opportunity to get all you Christmas
shopping out of the way in one day. |
| The cost will vary
depending on the number of participants. Staff from the campus
wishing to attend will be able to be picked up from a Caulfield
campus at 9.30 am. For further information or
to register, contact Nicole
Stanes on extn 44262 or Kim
Scanlon on extn 44116. |
 Race
day hampers
Planning on enjoying the Spring Racing Carnival? Make you're outing
even more enjoyable with a delicious race day hamper from MONSU catering.
There are two options, the
Sunline Hamper or the Phar Lap Hamper, both with a range of food and
drinks to compliment your race day activities. For further information, contact MONSU
Catering on extn 32530.
Diary dates
24 October Accounting and Finance seminar
'Earnings management and current US financial crisis', by Stephen Taylor, Senior Vice-President (Finance), Paramount
Pictures. Room N1.17. 12 noon to 2 pm.
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December Monash Marketing Awards for Excellence. Park Hyatt Melbourne.
Tickets: $77 Students and financial alumni, or $88 staff/others. For further information, please call the committee on
extn 32982, email or visit the
website.
Caulfield moves
Are you or someone you know making a move this year either to a new job, a
conference or through a collaborative venture? Please let Offcourse
know.
Authorised by the Office of the Campus Director -
Caulfield
Contributions can be emailed to Julie.
Ryan@adm.monash.edu.au by 5 pm Thursdays. |
