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ClaytonMonash Student Association (Clayton) Inc.The Monash Student Association (MSA) is the recognised means of communication between Clayton students and the academic and administrative authorities of the University. MSA provides many opportunities for students to become active in professional, cultural, social and political groups, and to develop a wide range of personal interests. All students have access to services, programs and activities provided by MSA, along with representation. MSA works actively towards improving your lot as a student, not just in your lectures, pracs and exams, but also on issues at state and federal levels that affect Monash students. The Monash Student Council is the governing body of MSA and consists of elected student office bearers and general representatives. Council directs student office bearers and staff in how the MSA is run. The student body elects all student representatives. If you want to identify your student representative on any committee, contact the MSA - first floor in the Campus Centre. If you are interested in standing for any position, inquire at MSA about nominating for elections. Most elections are held in September each year. MSA provides many services for students, including car pooling, representation and advice in academic appeals, and advocacy. Further information
MSA ActivitiesMSA Activities presents bands and functions for all students throughout the year. It often puts on free performances at lunchtime, and runs several Union nights featuring well-known local and international acts at affordable prices. Contact Sarah Cousins and Michael Keane (Activities Chairs) on +61 3 9905 1510 Student TheatreStudent Theatre is the hub of theatrical activity on the Clayton campus and also services other Monash campuses. It is a department that thrives on maximum participation. If you are interested in acting, directing, designing, writing, publicity, movement, technical theatre or anything else even vaguely theatrical, visit the friendly student theatre staff. They are always willing to offer advice and run regular workshops to help students develop their skills in all aspects of theatre. No previous experience is necessary. Student Theatre is located in the Clayton Campus Centre (ground level) and is open to all students from all faculties. It offers a variety of resources including a costume store, lighting and sound equipment and an experimental theatre space. The space seats up to 80 people and is available to students for both rehearsals and performances (subject to availability). Student Theatre staff are all practising professionals and are available to give advice on a formal or informal basis. Student Theatre stages several main productions a year and many informal projects. It also provides funding and support for smaller independent student productions. Particular encouragement is given to new writing or group-devised work. Submissions for the following year are welcome any time during second semester. Student Theatre also has a close relationship with the student-run performance clubs, including the Monash Shakespeare Society, the Monash Players and the musical theatre company MUMCo. To keep in touch with what we do, you can join our email list or call in to our office for a chat. Artistic director Ms Yvonne Virsik can be contacted on +61 3 9905 8173 or by email at yvonne.virsik@adm.monash.edu.au. Monash Short Courses CentreThe Monash Short Courses Centre (building 51, Clayton campus) runs workshops and classes throughout the year in a wide variety of activities including computer training, vocational and study skills, personal and professional development, languages, health and wellbeing classes, arts and crafts, ceramics and jewellery making, music and dance classes, and practical skills. Considerable discounts are available on all classes for students. Telephone +61 3 9905 3180 for a brochure or view http://www.shortcourses.monash.edu.au Transport OfficeThe Transport Office is located on the first floor of the Clayton Campus Centre, just past the reception desk. This friendly office is the first stop for any green-minded or simply curious student. The transport office offers advice and information on transport options - such as cycling, carpooling and public transport - to and from Monash as well as around Melbourne. To sign up for car pooling or to check out what the best route is to campus, visit http://www.msa.monash.edu.au/transport `Lot's Wife'`Lot's Wife', the student newspaper at Clayton campus, is published monthly by MSA and accepts articles from all students. It is compiled by a team of elected editors along with a lot of student helpers, and offers a great opportunity to learn about all aspects of newspaper production and express your creative side. Writers meetings are held at 1 pm on Monday in the `Lot's Wife' office. Submissions can be sent to lotswife@adm.monash.edu.au. Wholefoods RestaurantAt Wholefoods Restaurant, you can buy freshly prepared, naturally grown vegan and vegetarian meals, desserts, cakes and biscuits. The Wholefoods Grocery sells non-perishable bulk goods such as pasta, rice, lentils, beans and much more. The restaurant aims to provide nutritious high-quality food at the cheapest possible price. To be able to do this, the restaurant depends on student volunteer labour. So become involved by assisting for one hour, and earn a free lunch. Wholefoods can also cater for all your function requirements, from finger food to fully catered formal dinners. For further details, contact +61 3 9905 4156. Clubs and SocietiesClubs and Societies at Clayton, a division of the Monash Student Association caters for a vast array of interests with over 100 international, cultural, academic, performance, religious, political and general interest clubs. These clubs are a vital part of university life and give students (and others) an opportunity to meet people with similar interests, make friends and develop skills. Studies have shown that students involved in extracurricular activities do better in academic work, despite spending time on these activities. Students run the clubs and constitute the clubs and societies council and executive committee. Becoming involved in a club offers you fun, friends and, if you wish, responsibilities in a wide range of areas. Further information
Student rights servicesAt Clayton, student rights officers provide assistance and representation on a variety of academic matters including appeals against unsatisfactory progress, disciplinary measures, special consideration, credit and transfer, and freedom of information. They will also offer advice about student grievance procedures on a faculty basis and about any other University policy-based decisions. In addition the service provides social security advice. Further information
Monash University International Students ServiceThe Monash University International Students Service (MUISS), a division of the Monash Student Association (Clayton) Inc, represents international students enrolled on the Clayton campus. MUISS also serves the interests and welfare of international students by representing them on student association, faculty and University committees, and in so doing, aims to raise the profile of international students in these important decision-making bodies. MUISS provides services and activities directed towards the specific needs of international students. MUISS aims to encourage and assist interaction between local and international students through various activities such as Multicultural Week, which helps to heighten awareness of the multicultural nature of the University environment and create an atmosphere of tolerance towards the diversity of cultures on campus. The MUISS lounge provides international students with a variety of services. One of the most popular of these is the provision of international newspapers and magazines such as The Star (Malaysia), South China Morning Post (Hong Kong), Kompas (Indonesia), and USA Today, which can be read in comfortable surroundings. The lounge also has free tea and coffee-making facilities, a refrigerator and a microwave. The lounge contains a reference library providing information on matters such as obtaining tax file numbers, health insurance, claim forms, language and learning facilities, freight services, airport transport, ambulance subscriptions, housing, student financial aid, and so on. The lounge is located on the first floor of the Clayton Campus Centre, next to Radio Monash, and is open Monday to Thursdays from 9 am to 10 pm and on Friday during semester from 9 am to 8 pm. The MUISS committee and staff assist in resolving education and welfare problems by providing advocacy on behalf of students either individually or as a group, and by providing a point of referral to other services within the University. MUISS keeps students informed of matters of importance arising out of the international education policies and decisions of the University, and carries out occasional research projects. MUISS works with the national liaison committee for International students in Australia (NLC), which is the national representative body for the 70,000 international students in Australia. International students are assured that through the NLC they will be heard by universities and government. The president and other executive members of MUISS are elected annually in September; other general committee positions may be filled at a duly constituted general meeting or by co-option. International students are strongly encouraged to take an active part in MUISS, as responsible representation of students on campus is possible only where students support their representative body. Further information
Mature Age and Part-time Students AssociationThe Mature Age and Part-time Students Association (MAPS), a division of the Monash Student Association, promotes the interests of mature-age (23 plus) and part-time undergraduate students enrolled at Clayton Campus. MAPS is located on the first floor of the Clayton Campus Centre behind MSA reception and is open from 8 am to 8 pm. It provides a lounge area for relaxation and conversation and a quiet study area. Tea and coffee facilities, a microwave, daily newspapers and computer facilities are available. A part-time MAPS student liaison officer in the MAPS office provides support and a point of contact for students to seek help. The association publishes newsletters and arranges social functions. MAPS publishes `The Survival Guide' for commencing mature-age and part-time students, which is a ready-reference and contains valuable information, including insights from current students. Students interested in contributing to policy decisions on behalf of MAPS students can become a member of the MAPS committee. Further information
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