Monash University > News and Events > Monash Memo

Staff campaign to support students

8 April 2009

Monash student Michael has benefited from a support bursary.

A new staff philanthropic campaign will provide support to students, helping them to lead, achieve and succeed.

Staff from the University's Australian campuses are being encouraged to participate in the Monash+ campaign to help students get the most from their education.

Dean of Science Professor Rob Norris, Professor Margaret Kartomi from the Faculty of Arts and Ms Elizabeth Kwok from the Faculty of Business and Economics are heading up the campaign.

Professor Norris said each faculty had chosen a priority initiative that would be supported through staff and alumni donations.

"The Chancellor is getting ready to launch an appeal to alumni, so we think it's important that staff are given the opportunity to participate too," he said.

"Staff have given donations to Monash University over its history and contribute greatly to the University's success every day.

"We are excited there is now a new way for staff to contribute."

The launch of the campaign focused on Michael, a student who benefited from a support bursary.

Professor Norris said there had already been a positive response to the campaign.

"Greater participation is needed so Monash can offer more scholarships, bursaries and other urgently needed support for students like Michael," Professor Norris said.

For more information visit the Staff Philanthropy website.