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COMMUNICATION WITH LECTURERSCONTACTING TEACHING STAFFIt is important that you keep in contact with lecturers and mentors. In addition to lecturers of particularsubjects, the Program Coordinator is available to you.If you are have any questions or concerns about your studies please contact your individual lecturer,mentor or year level co-ordinator who will be able to assist you.IF THE LECTURER IS OUT WHEN YOU CALL leave a note, email or voicemail message.When contacting lecturer/tutors please provide the following in the subject message of an email or avoice mail message;Your first name and your surname,The unit your are enquiring about,An alternative contact numberTELEPHONE CONTACTTo telephone staff, you can use three methods:Phone the University (03) 5327 9000 and ask to speak to the appropriate person, orPhone the staff member direct by dialling (03) 5327 ---- and the 4-digit extension number listed on theprevious page. If the staff member is not in their office, you will get the answering machine on whichyou should leave your message and a phone number if a return call is required orPhone the School of Education office, on (03) 5327 9729 and leave a message for the staff memberconcerned.EMAIL CONTACTAll staff can be contacted via Email, the general format is ‘first initial’. ‘surname’@ballarat.edu.auContacts are listed on the School of Education Webpage at:www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/education/staff.shtmlIF YOU ARE ILL OR UNABLE TO ATTEND CLASSIt is common courtesy, to let lecturers know if you are unable to attend a class, for whatever reason.The lecturer must be notified of any absence from class longer than one week. We suggest that youinform the year level co-ordinator if illness keeps you away from classes for more than 2 weeks. Alwaysobtain a Medical Certificate from your doctor when you are ill. Medical Certificates can assist you inreceiving an extension on written work and may in fact be required.Remember, contact the Co-ordinator and lecturers who teach that course when problems arise that mayinterfere with your studies.See School of Education Staff listing at the back of this booklet16 of 28
ASSESSMENTThe University has provided support services for you to ensure you reach your full potential as astudent. Learning Support is available from the Library (ask at the Desk for more details). Full detailsof these services are located at www.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/student/sds/The material below will inform you about your rights and responsibilities with regard to assessment.www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/legislation/Legislation_pdf/Chapter5/s5%273assessment.pdfASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTSYou should receive a course description within the first two weeks of semester for each course in whichyou enrol. This course description will specify the assessment tasks, test and/or examinations and thedue dates of these. While efforts are made to avoid having too many assessable tasks due on aparticular date, there are always heavy work periods in a semester you have the right to know when thetasks are required, but it is up to you to organise your work program so that you can satisfy theassessment requirements.APPLYING FOR EXTENSIONSThe granting of an extension is a matter for the discretion of the lecturer in charge of a course.Penalties for late submission without prior approval of an extension are also matters for decision by thelecturer in charge of a course. Applications for an extension must be made on the appropriate form(School of Education Assignment Extension) at least 24 hours before a task or examination is due.These extension forms are available from the Administration Office, School of Education or on theSchool of Education website www.ballarat.edu.au/education.SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONIn accordance with the University of Ballarat, Handbook, 2009 (online) application for specialconsideration may be made on any of the following grounds:Serious illness and/or serious psychological condition – eg. hospital admission; serious injury;debilitating illness; severe anxiety or depression. Does not include minor inconvenience such as a cold.Loss or bereavement – eg. death of a close family member, or close friend; family or relationshipbreakdown.Hardship/trauma – eg. victim of crime; sudden loss of income or employment; severe disruption todomestic arrangements, etc.Other causes.Evidence supporting your request for Special Consideration needs to be provided.Forms are available from the School of Education Administration office or on the website below. Youwill be informed via a letter of the outcome and conditions of your application. More information and anApplication for Special Consideration can be found on the following website:www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/Policies/index.shtml17 of 28
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