1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Opening Hours - Prahran TAFE
Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 9.30pm
Weekend access and access after normal weekday hours
must be arranged with your lecturer, who will provide you
with a memo giving permission.
Enquiries: 9214 6705
Opening hours -Lilydale
Monday -Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Laboratories at all campuses are open to both TAFE and
Higher Education students from all Swinburne campuses
and each campus has several other classrooms which
students can use between scheduled classes.
Central computing facilities
CNS manage seven Digital Alphaserver 2100s, one of
which supports general UNIX teaching while another
supports the ORACLE application exclusively.
The University network
Managing the University's data network infrastructure is
another of CNS's major responsibilities. The wide area
network (WAN) currently consists of a high capacity
microwave link between the Hawthorn and Prahran
campuses and the Hawthorn and Lilydale campuses of the
University. The network also provides all campuses with
access to the extensive services available through the
Australian Academic and Research Network (AARNet)
and the worldwide Internet.
Swinburne's Network is available for dial-in access via
modem. Dial-in numbers are 9214 8619 for 1200/2400 bps
modems and 9214 5219 for 9600 modems. SLIP/PPP access
is now available, the dial-in number is 9214 5109.
Help Desk
For assistance with any facilities supported by CNS
contact the ISG central Help Desk on 9 214 5000 or email
helpdesk@swin.edu.au. The Help Desk is open between
8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday and is located in
Room EN21lA.
Network Access and Code of Practice
document
All students using Swinburne's computing facilities should
be familiar with the Network Access and Code of Practice
document which ex~lains the services ~rovided to users
and the conditions governing their use. This document has
been reprinted in the separate publication, Policies and
Procedures handbook and is also available from the Help
Desk and online through the Campus Wide Information
Service (CWIS). The Swinburne CWIS can be viewed
through any World Wide Web browser at URL http://
www.swin.edu.au
English Language for Migrants
Migrant Education Coordination
Gina Gawenda
Prahran 9214 6957
Hawthorn 9214 5337
Swinburne offers a variety of courses and support
programs for migrants, for whom English is their second
language, who are:
preparing to enrol in Swinburne or other postsecondary
courses
currently enrolled in Swinburne courses
wanting to develop language skills to improve study
and work prospects.
Full-time courses
Preparation for further study and work - Hawthorn and
Prahran campus.
Part-time, evening courses
Preparation for further study and work - Hawthorn and
Prahran campus.
January summer school
English for academic purposes (full-time program)-
Hawthorn campus.
Language support within a mainstream
course
At both campuses, when circumstances allow, ESL
students can have access to English as a second language
(ESL) trained teachers and extra tuition time if they are
enrolled in VCE, advanced certificate or associate diploma
courses.
Independent learning
At both campuses students have access to materials for
independent study (self-access for language development
purposes; audio, computer-based and text-based materials
are provided).
Non-permanent residents
Courses are run by the English Language Centre for
international students and others who are in Australia on a
temporary visa. Enquiries: International Student Unit,
9214 8151.
Equity Unit
Manager (Acting)
L. Shave, 9214 8855
Location
477 Burwood Road
Swinburne University of Technology is committed to
providing a learning and working environment that is
based on equality of opportunity for all.
Discrimination on the basis of gender, ethnicity, marital or
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