Issue 1 Monday 2 February 2004

Orientation Ceremony 

The official Orientation welcome ceremony for new students to the campus will be held from 9.20 a.m. to 9.50 a.m. on Wednesday 25 February in Chisholm Hall.  Staff, both academic and general are very welcome and encouraged to participate in the academic procession.   A welcome breakfast will be held on the Common from 8.30 a.m. 

If you would like to participate in the Academic Procession please contact Christel Kent on ext 31000 or email christel.kent@adm.monash.edu as soon as possible.  If you require academic dress please advise Christel of highest qualification, institution where qualification was received, height and head size (for trenchers).

International Women's Day Lunch

International Women's Day is 8 March and this year the Caulfield Campus International Women's Day Lunch will be held at the Caulfield Racecourse on Wednesday 10 March.  Put this date in your diary.

The guest speaker for the event will be Jill Singer.   Jill Singer is a Walkley Award winning journalist with extensive experience in both the public and commercial media. A former host of
ABC's "7.30 Report" and Channel 7's "Today Tonight" Jill is currently a Herald Sun writer canvassing issues from politics to popular culture. Jill also works in the corporate sector as a video presenter and MC. 

Details about booking your place at the lunch will be distributed shortly in a campus-wide email.

Opening Hours Service Centre - Start of Semester

To assist and provide greater support for the coursework students who study during the evening, the Service Centre will be open later for the first three weeks of Semester One.

The opening hours for the Service Centre during the first three weeks will be:

Monday to Thursday - 8.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Friday - 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

If the extended  opening hours prove successful, the Service Centre will continue the practice at the start of each semester.

Disability Liaison Unit

The DLU provides direct services to students who have a disability or chronic medical condition to enable them to fulfill the inherent requirements of a course as independently as possible.

 ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES

 An assessment of each student is undertaken based on relevant and current documentation from a qualified professional e.g. Medical Specialist, Psychiatrist, or Educational Psychologist.  Documentation must include details of the way disability impacts on study and recommended reasonable accommodations.

 REFERRING STUDENTS TO THE DLU

 Some students may not be aware of services available to assist them or find it very difficult to seek assistance. You can help by encouraging students to make contact with us by mentioning the DLU to all students at the start of the semester.

 DISCLOSURE OF DISABILITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

 It is the student's responsibility to disclose their disability.  Monash encourages disclosure by indicating disability on the Student Enrolment form and by direct confidential contact with the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU).  Students receive a confidential consultation and information will not be released to anyone without the permission of the student.

 ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR STAFF

 The DLU is available to advise:

§          Academic staff regarding teaching strategies or reasonable  accommodations to assist students who have a particular disability.

§          Staff who have a disability and their supervisors. 

 The Staff Disability Policy and Procedures are available at:

http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/sss/pc/equity/dlu/Staff_disability.htm

 Staff training/workshops can also be provided on request to meet individual needs of Faculties/Departments. Topics may include understanding learning disability and managing difficult behaviours.

 For further information

 Visit the DLU website at: www.adm.monash.edu.au/sss/pc/equity/dlu/

Equipment Recycling Bulletin  

The Equipment Recycling Bulletin is now available on:

http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/finance/assets/Recycling_Jan_04.html

All requests to be submitted by 6 February, 2004
 

University Watch  

Chris Riskas from Facilities & Services advises:

No incidents to report.

Caulfield Profiles

If you would like to be "profiled" in the next edition of "Offcourse, please contact Christel Kent on ext 31000 or christel.kent@adm.monash.edu.au

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 Manager 

Caulfield Contributions can be emailed to Christel.Kent@adm.monash.edu.au