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Multi-modal Learning<br />

Multi-modal Learning has been introduced to <strong>Swinburne</strong> to<br />

enhance learning options for students throughout the<br />

<strong>University</strong>. The MML Project is based at the Mooroolbark<br />

Campus and is focused on the Applied Science Degree<br />

(Mathematics and Computer Science) for the pilot<br />

implementation which began in 1993. Multi-modal Learning,<br />

which means learning in many ways, will be progressively<br />

extended over the next several years.<br />

A multi-modal learning course consists <strong>of</strong> a variety <strong>of</strong> methods<br />

and media <strong>of</strong> instruction including but not limited to lectures<br />

and tutorials. Central to the <strong>University</strong>'s capacity to provide<br />

multi-modal learning experiences is the possession <strong>of</strong> a personal<br />

portable computer (which has electronic telecommunication<br />

linkage to the <strong>University</strong>) by all students in the program.<br />

Students are connected to the <strong>University</strong> facilities and staff via<br />

their computers when they are <strong>of</strong>f campus, but the personal<br />

portable computers are also used in all classes on any campus.<br />

Multi-modal Learning courses are fully documented in Learning<br />

Guides which give full details <strong>of</strong> all aspects <strong>of</strong> each subject so<br />

that students may optimise study locations and arrangements.<br />

When multi-modal learning has been extended to many courses<br />

it will be possible for students to progress through study<br />

programs at varying rates to suit individual capacities and<br />

needs.<br />

Multi-modal Learning facilitates the use <strong>of</strong> Learning Centres<br />

being established by the <strong>University</strong> to reduce the travel<br />

requirements for attendance <strong>of</strong> students and staff whilst<br />

maintaining and enhancing the range <strong>of</strong> learning opportunities.<br />

<strong>Swinburne</strong> has established and equipped the first in a series <strong>of</strong><br />

Learning Centres located at Glenfern Secondary College,<br />

Ferntree Gully, and tutorials and learning resources are available<br />

through the centre.<br />

Multi-modal Learning provides the opportunity for staff and<br />

students to employ Computer Managed Learning (CML)<br />

where appropriate and to use advanced computer s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

(programs or intructional packages) in any class or at home.<br />

MML allows students to complete <strong>Swinburne</strong> or other library<br />

searching vla telecommunications from home or other locations.<br />

<strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> is committed to conversion<br />

<strong>of</strong> courses to multi-modal delivery and its provision is continuing<br />

to be implemented in 1995.<br />

The National Centre for Women:<br />

Employment, Education and<br />

Training<br />

The National Centre for Women (NCW) is an initiative <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>. Established in 1993, the<br />

Centre has evolved from the Advising Centre for Women<br />

(ACW), a three year government-funded project which aimed<br />

to increase the participation and retention <strong>of</strong> women in nontraditional<br />

career areas.<br />

While the National Centre for Women shares the ACW focus on<br />

gender and non-traditional career paths for women, it now has<br />

a strategic, rather than a service delivery role, and has a<br />

national, rather than State-wide focus. For example, the NCW<br />

now undertakes consultancy on gender related issues<br />

(particularly in the area <strong>of</strong> women in non-traditional areas),<br />

conducts research relating to gender issues in employment,<br />

education and training (particularly in areas which have<br />

traditionally been dominated by men) and develops resources<br />

which will enhance women's prospects in the areas <strong>of</strong><br />

employment, education and Gaining.<br />

Fundina for the National Centre for Women has been initiallv<br />

providd by <strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>, which has -<br />

encouraged the Centre to adopt a 'small business' philosophy.<br />

Nevertheless, the Centre continues to <strong>of</strong>fer a free service to<br />

enrolled students. The Centre continues to seek corporate<br />

sponsorship and government research funds, and aims,<br />

eventually, to become self-supporting.<br />

The Centre is located at 463 Burwood Road, and enquiries are<br />

welcome. Phone contact is (03) 214 8633, fax (03) 21 4 8643.<br />

Parking<br />

Enquiries, Facilities and Services Group<br />

Hawthorn campus<br />

2148760<br />

Mooroolbark campus<br />

7287111<br />

Prahran campus<br />

2146748<br />

Limited <strong>of</strong>f-street parking facilities are provided for full-time and<br />

part-time students.<br />

Conditions <strong>of</strong> use<br />

Use <strong>of</strong> car parks is strictly at the owner's risk and is subject<br />

to:<br />

a current <strong>Swinburne</strong> parking permit or sticker valid<br />

for the car park in question being clearly displayed<br />

on the windscreen;<br />

availability <strong>of</strong> space in the car park;<br />

the car being within a marked bay;<br />

any fees or charges being paid;<br />

the driver's observance <strong>of</strong> parking signs or directions<br />

given by any <strong>of</strong> <strong>Swinburne</strong> Parking or Security Officers.<br />

Parking permits<br />

Available from Facilities and Services. Student identity card is<br />

required.<br />

Part-time students<br />

Evening and other part-time students may not leave cars in<br />

<strong>Swinburne</strong> car parks during the day while they attend work.<br />

Short course students<br />

Students require a parking permit issued by the <strong>of</strong>fice<br />

organising the course. Availability <strong>of</strong> space is not assured.<br />

Hours <strong>of</strong> access<br />

The main car parks open at 7.45am and close at 10.00pm. Car<br />

parks on some campuses are open twenty-four hours. Students<br />

are warned against leaving cars in parks overnight.<br />

Infringement <strong>of</strong> parking rules<br />

Failure to comply with parking regulations could incur a<br />

Parking lnfringement Notice <strong>of</strong> up to 840.00. Under the<br />

Road Safety Act 1986, the fines are enforceable in court.<br />

Those who abuse the system are also liable to have their<br />

parking privileges withdrawn and the parking permits for<br />

their cars revoked.

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