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Student Advisory and Academic Support<br />
Centre<br />
The Student Advisory and Academic Support Centre<br />
(SAASC) provides a broad range <strong>of</strong> educational support<br />
2' services and programs. The reception desk aims to be a onestop<br />
shop for a whole range <strong>of</strong> information regarding support<br />
S services available on campus and in the wider community. A<br />
F database is kept up-tedate with information on all <strong>University</strong><br />
!J services and departments, as we11 as community services which<br />
9 students may access. This enables staff to deal with any student<br />
g' emergency arising, whether personal or academic, assuring<br />
appropriate referral in order to resolve the problem.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional staff employed within SAASC are expert at<br />
dealing with academic problems, assisting students<br />
experiencing such problems to understand the correct avenues<br />
for resolution and helping them to find the best solution. Staff<br />
at SAASC also assist with the development <strong>of</strong> a student<br />
perspective on <strong>University</strong> policy areas, to ensure that the<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> students are not overlooked and hence help<br />
develop a <strong>University</strong> system which is effective.<br />
A number <strong>of</strong> community projects are coordinated by<br />
SAASC to provide individual students with greater<br />
opportunities and to foster the community spirit. In 1997 a<br />
mentor scheme will be operational across many academic<br />
areas, which will link new students with returning<br />
students, in order to help new students to settle into<br />
<strong>University</strong> life and ensure they can access help if problems<br />
arise. SAASC provides support to the constituencies,<br />
which are groups <strong>of</strong> students who meet regularly to discuss<br />
their courses, concerns and the subsequent steps to take to<br />
ensure a satisfactory resolution. The Youth Initiative<br />
provides scholarships for students who undertake work for<br />
disadvantaged youth in the wider community.<br />
Student-oriented research is conducted by SAASC,<br />
providing quality statistical information to be ied into the<br />
policy process and to improve service delivery on campus.<br />
SAASC is located on the corner <strong>of</strong> Burwood Road and<br />
John Street.<br />
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 9.00am-7.00pm,<br />
Friday 9.00am-4.00pm.<br />
Telephone: 9214 5455.<br />
Communications and Information<br />
Publications<br />
The Student Union publishes a weekly newspaper called<br />
The Swine, which primarily carries news and information<br />
pertaining to students and <strong>Swinburne</strong>. It provides a forum<br />
for students and staff to present and discuss their views on<br />
relevant matters. During holidays and non-teaching<br />
periods, a smaller publication called Piglet keeps the flow<br />
<strong>of</strong> information going.<br />
The Student Union also produces a free diary, Orientation<br />
Handbook and year planner which are available from<br />
Union Services Desk on each campus and at re-enrolment.<br />
Student Publications<br />
Students publish a magazine called Tabula Rasa at least<br />
once per semester. Tabula Rasa provides a medium for<br />
students to develop their publication skills and all students<br />
are welcome to contribute graphics, articles and creative<br />
writing. If you would like to participate, contact the Rasa<br />
Writers Club or come to the Media Office.<br />
Telephone: 9214 5448<br />
Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)<br />
Activities<br />
In conjunction with the Activities Management<br />
Committee, the VPA develops, organises and presents the<br />
social programs for the year. A wide variety <strong>of</strong> events are<br />
planned, to suit the different types <strong>of</strong> students, including<br />
theatre, part-timers' evenings and the E Lounge. Students<br />
help to organise activities through the Activities<br />
Management Committee and welcome feedback regarding<br />
the types <strong>of</strong> functions students would like to experience on<br />
camms. VPA works closelv with clubs and societies in<br />
order to promote activities jointly between clubs and the<br />
Student Union. The VPA <strong>of</strong>fice is located on Level 4 <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Union Building, Hawthorn campus.<br />
Telephone: 9214 5459<br />
Clubs and societies<br />
Clubs and societies promote the involvement <strong>of</strong> students in<br />
the <strong>Swinburne</strong> community through participation in groups<br />
with a common interest. Affiliated clubs receive funding from<br />
the Student Union and assistance with organising events<br />
which suit their members. There are more than fifty clubs and<br />
societies for students at Hawthorn to choose from and the<br />
ability to start more. High quality meeting and storage<br />
facilities are provided in the SAASC Centre. A mini bus is<br />
available for clubs and societies to book via the Tool Library,<br />
with no charge except for a deposit, refundable upon the<br />
return <strong>of</strong> an undamaged bus. The Clubs and Societies <strong>of</strong>fice,<br />
located at SAASC, will assist with queries regarding the<br />
starting <strong>of</strong> clubs, &liation and support with resources.<br />
Telephone: 9214 5455<br />
Orientation<br />
All new students are invited to attend the orientation<br />
program, which attempts to fast-track the learning process<br />
about what is available on campus and what sort <strong>of</strong> things<br />
happen in a <strong>University</strong> environment. All the service<br />
departments <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> are involved in presenting<br />
information and theatre performances and workshops are<br />
held to target specific groups <strong>of</strong> students with special needs.<br />
Orientation davs are <strong>of</strong>fered for full-time students. before<br />
classes start and there are evening functions for part-time<br />
students. After the commencement <strong>of</strong> classes there is a<br />
week <strong>of</strong> orientation activities, which are entertainmentbased,<br />
to help new students get to know each other better.<br />
Tool Library<br />
The Tool Library is located in the Contact Building and<br />
hires a wide range <strong>of</strong> tools and equipment to students and<br />
staff. Hire prices are extremely low and the service aims to<br />
enable access to equipment, without making a pr<strong>of</strong>it, while<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering a quality service with information and assistance.<br />
Catalogues are widely available and equipment for hire