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Monash College Australia – Student Support ServicesAt Monash College Australia you have access to a wide range of support services including:
Student AdvisorsAs a Monash College student you are expected to seek the advice of the teachers, Learning Advisors or Field of Study Managers. You may also approach a Student Advisor for advice or referral on issues ranging from academic to emotional and cultural issues.Student Advisors are also available for couselling on Commonwealth Support Places (CSP) for current Monash College students. When consulting with staff, you should bring all relevant program/unit information. Referrals may also be made to other service providers in areas such as health, housing or counseling. Students should always check with a Field of Study Managers when planning their courses and consult the appropriate website for the most up-to-date faculty and course information. Your Student Advisers at Monash College Australia are:
Appointments with a student adviser can be made by e-mail to: mcadviser@mcpl.monash.edu.au CounsellorsThe Monash College Counselling service provides free and confidential counselling to students. Professionally trained counselors are available to discuss any academic and personal issues you may have. The staff are qualified psychologists with advanced counselling training. For further information visit: Appointments can be arranged by the Monash College Student Advisers. Clayton campus Caulfield campus Peninsula campus Class Materials OnlineInternet access is available for students through any of the Monash computer labs and libraries on-campus. Online learning is used as a support for students. At Monash College, all class materials can be accessed in this way. For instance, if you did not quite understand a point in the lecture you attended, you can download the lecture from the Internet an hour after it has been delivered and listen again. Progressively during 2007 all units will have materials online in MUSO (Monash University Students Online) Language and Learning SupportMonash College students have access to language and learning support resources and programs to improve their academic English skills and their approaches to study. The Learning Support Unit (LSU) based in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) in Building 73. LSU provides support in:
For more information, ask your teacher or contact: Michelle Tamala at michelle.tamala@muelc.monash.edu.au Learning AdvisersDescription of our serviceLearning Advisors provide free academic skill workshops and individual consultations on the following:
Advisers are located at Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula. Our contact: Learning.Advisors@college.monash.edu.au Religious servicesAs a Monash College student you can access spiritual support regardless of your religious faith. Monash Religious Centres are multi-faith centres that encompass all religious affiliations and denominations. At Clayton campus the Religious Centre is located in Building 9 next to the Campus Centre. At Caulfield campus, the Religious Centre is located in room 9, Level 3, T Block. At Peninsula , please enquire at the Community Services Reception Desk, Telephone: (+61 3) 990 44000 For more information about the religious services offered in your campus, please visit: www.adm.monash.edu.au/community-services/chaplaincy Muslim StudentsMonash College recognises that Muslim students often have specific social, religious and cultural needs. Monash University has published an Islamic handbook called Salaam Monash Handbook, which offers:
For more information, contact: Amer Malik with any specific queries. Clubs and societiesClubs and Societies are a vital part of the university life and give you the opportunity to meet people with similar interests, make friends and develop skills. To find out what clubs and societies are available to you on campus, please contact: Joel Evans, Monash College Student Activities Coordinator at joel.evans@mcpl.monash.edu.au Clubs, societies and associationsMore than 180 student clubs, societies and associations cover cultural, gender, religious, political, theatrical, ethnic, faculty and social interests.
Financial servicesIf you have difficulties managing your finances, community services specialists can assist you with financial advice, student loans and basic taxation information. Health and Medical Services:Monash Health ServiceAs a Monash College student you have access to the Monash health services available on-campus. Appointments are not required but it is advisable to bring your Monash College student ID. There is no charge to you to see the Doctor or Nurse. For International students the consultation with the Doctor is billed direct to your overseas health cover provider as long as you have a current OSHC card.
Student Dental and Optometry serviceStudents with a Monash College ID can consult a dentist or optometrist for free and discounts are given for treatment. For a dental appointment, telephone: 9544 8241 For an appointment with an optometrist, telephone: 9905 2086 Legal adviceClaytonThe Faculty of Law operates the Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service. The service provides legal advice and assistance to students and staff, handles cases, and arranges representation in courts and tribunals. Appointments are necessary and can be made either in person or by telephone. The legal service is located at 60 Beddoe Ave, Clayton 3800. Telephone: 9905 4336. The service is free to students and members of the community who cannot afford to pay for legal assistance. Unless legal aid is granted, legal representation by a barrister must be paid for. Students are encouraged to use the service. The legal service encourages informed self-help and is involved in general community legal education. CaulfieldTo find out about what legal advice is available to you, contact MONSU Caulfield on 9903 2596. PeninsulaTo find out about what legal advice is available to you. For more information, contact: 9783 4555 or 9904 4217. Student FacilitiesAs a Monash College student you have access to a wide rage of learning, religious and sporting facilities on campus to help you learn, participate and socialize. To find out what facilities are available to you on campus please go to: Monash College Australia - Student Facilities |
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