Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

Resources and Facilities

Academic Requirements
Rights and Responsibilities of Students
Resources and Facilities
Prizes and Scholarships

Bookshop

The Bookshop is located in the John Curtin Centre (Building 200) and open daily between 8.30am-5.00pm (Monday-Thursday), 8.30am-4.30pm (Friday). Extended trading hours, 8.30am- 6.00pm (Monday-Thursday) operate for the first two weeks of first semester and the first week of second semester. Orders can be placed at: http://www.bookshop.curtin.edu.au or +61 8 9266 3469 or fax +61 8 9266 3188.

Curtin Hub

The Hub is located at Building 599, on the Bentley Campus. The Curtin Hub enables students and staff to work together in activities that are extra to the normal curriculum or workload. It is committed to engaging with the wider community through community-based initiatives and partnerships, especially with organisations that share Curtin's commitment to ethics, equity and social justice. More information is available at: http://www.community.curtin.edu.au

Some of the areas within the Campus and Community Life are:

Careers Service

The Careers Service assists students and graduates to obtain employment by offering advice on professional recruitment, skills development, internships and by nurturing links with employer organisations. It offers:

Further information is available at: http://www.careers.curtin.edu.au

Curtin Advantage

This unit is set up as a working company with all relevant departments and divisions that exist in a multi-tiered corporate environment. The only difference is that employees are Curtin students and members from the community who volunteer their time in return for experience in the field of their choice. These participants are coached, trained and directed by dedicated Curtin staff and mentored by volunteers from industry and government. University students receive a targeted experience that allows them to transfer skills they have learnt throughout their degree into practice. The program also provides industry placements and internships in a range of disciplines.

Curtin Entrepreneurship and Innovation Initiative, run by Curtin Advantage, is designed to blur the boundaries between Curtin students and the entrepreneurial community around them. This program offers something to everyone, with the flexibility to cater to students who are just beginning to discover entrepreneurial traits through to those who are actually preparing for the task of starting their own company.

Curtin Advantage has its own small business incubator set up to link students with real business ideas into entrepreneurship networks within the state and help them to develop their ideas into working propositions.

Student Relations

Curtin is dedicated to supporting students, providing networking opportunities and celebrating the achievements of students and staff. The Student Relations area supports orientation and the First Year Experience program. Student Relations also acts as a reference point for students concerned about services and programs at the University, confidential appointments welcome.

First Year Experience

Curtin's First Year Experience program takes a responsive and friendly approach to making new students feel welcome and informed about university life. Along with Orientation Week (held the week prior to the start of semester) other first year experience programs include one-to-one computer mentoring for mature age students (PC CHAMPS), informal networking lunches for target groups such as rural students, a website dedicated to O-Week: O Week and a dedicated staff person who is available for one-to-one support for transition and orientation issues. All new students are welcome to drop in or contact the First Year Experience Coordinator at the Curtin Hub.

Golden Key International Honour Society

The Curtin Chapter of Golden Key is one of 353 chapters at universities in seven countries around the world. Golden Key membership is available by invitation to students who have been in the top 15 per cent academically over two semesters at Curtin. There are currently over 6,300 members of the Curtin Chapter including both current students and alumni.

Curtin Volunteers!

Established in 1994, Curtin Volunteers! is a primarily student-run volunteer organisation that welcomes staff and external community members also. It aims to promote an ethic of service by connecting campus and community and is involved in a variety of programs and projects. These include the popular Laverton project, Kent St High School Mentors and EdVentures WA as well as many others, both off and on campus. Further information is available at: http://cv.curtin.edu.au

John Curtin Weekend

Every October in celebration of John Curtin Day hundreds of Curtin volunteers travel to rural communities to assist local volunteers with a project of importance. Projects have included:

Further information is available at: http://cv.curtin.edu.au/projects/jc_weekend.cfm.

John Curtin Undergraduate Scholars

The John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to new Curtin students on the basis of high academic performance and outstanding community service and leadership. There are currently over 60 scholars. They enjoy many social activities, mentoring and access to other services and opportunities. Further information is available at: http://jcscholars.curtin.edu.au.

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Service Abroad

Curtin’s strategic priorities include the development of partnerships with overseas universities to enhance student study abroad opportunities. Partnerships have been formed in the USA with Southern Methodist University, Texas; Elon University, North Carolina; Kalamazoo College, Michigan; Tulane University, Louisiana; Trinity College, Connecticut and Simpson College, Iowa. Students from Scandinavia participate in a slightly different program.

Some come to Curtin to undertake a "gap" year between secondary school and university, while others come for their master thesis year and spend time working with community based organisations undertaking project work and gathering data for their thesis. Such students are referred to as Service Abroad students, rather than study abroad.

Another aspect of Service Abroad is the Asia Study Tour that runs for approximately three weeks in both January/February and November/December each year with both local and overseas students participating. Each study tour visits at least three culturally diverse Asian countries, characterised by rapidly growing human populations, increasing population movement and expectations of accelerating economic development.

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Prospective Students Service

The Prospective Student Services (within the University Admission Centre) provides advice to people considering study at the University. Staff organise careers events and visit most schools teaching to Year 12 (TEE) level in Western Australia, where they assist students with course information and career decision-making. A computer program designed to assist in making career decisions based on interests and skills is available for student use at the Bentley Campus. Mature Age Information Sessions are held throughout the year to assist prospective students who are 20 years or older. A course information guide is also available along with specific course advice by contacting +61 8 9266 3399 or: http://prospective.curtin.edu.au

Learning Support Network (LSN)

The Learning Support Network (LSN) provides leadership, services and support for teaching and learning through its activities in academic professional development, courses management, leadership development, curriculum design, distance, open and flexible learning, special projects and educational applications of technology. The LSN is also responsible for facilitating the approval of curriculum and courses at the University, and the provision of Distance Education and Open Universities Australia programs. Contact: +61 8 9266 7933 or: http://lsn.curtin.edu.au

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Curtin University Child Care Centre

The campus Centre is a nationally accredited Centre providing the highest standard of care to 0-6 year old children on the Bentley campus. The Centre promotes learning through exploration, enquiry and play in a lovely, caring environment. There are individual programs and each child builds up a journal they take with them when they leave. There is a qualified chef who provides a wonderful diverse menu and also caters for children who have special dietary needs. The Centre is popular and early application is strongly recommended. Open from 7.30am-6.00pm, Monday-Friday, the Centre is located at Building 003, Chessell Road, Bentley.

Phone: +61 8 9266 7459
Fax: +61 8 9266 3742
Email: childcare@exchange.curtin.edu.au
Website: http://www.curtinchildcare.com.au

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Curtin FM 100.1

CurtinFM 100.1 is Curtin’s campus-based community broadcaster. The station's highly successful mainstream format acts as a conduit for promotion of the University’s teaching and learning initiatives; recruiting for research programs; advertising clinics; promoting research and acknowledging the contribution made by University sponsors.

Many Curtin academics act as commentators in support of the station’s afternoon talk program, Seeking Solutions with Retirees WA. Curtin FM broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week and covers the entire Perth metropolitan area.

A recent survey conducted through Market Equity showed the percentage of listenership at 11 per cent with listeners mainly grouped in the 45+ demographic. CurtinFM also acts as a workshop/training area for Media and Information Studies students as well as supporting students from other disciplines across campus who are keen to acquire broadcast related skills such as radio production, marketing, promotions, research and information management.

Tel: +61 8 9266 2121

Web: http://corpcomm.curtin.edu.au/

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Health Service

The Health Service is situated in Building 109 and is staffed by friendly, helpful office and medical staff. A comprehensive range of general practice care is offered, including information on drug usage, sexuality, stress management, travel medicine, immunisations, management of illnesses and injuries, shared antenatal care, nutrition advice and response to emergencies on campus. Students are bulk-billed.

Appointments can be made by telephoning +61 8 9266 7345. After hours first aid is available from 8.00am-7.30pm, Monday-Friday during semester times.

The emergency procedure on campus is: Dial '5' from internal telephones, from external telephones dial 9266 4444.

Web: http://counselling.curtin.edu.au/

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Housing Services

Housing Services manages several on-campus student residences and also provides comprehensive housing advisory and off-campus accommodation services. Several options are available to students off campus including, full board (meals included), share housing and property rental.

The Housing Advisory Service maintains an extensive database of private accommodation near the Bentley Campus and can provide impartial information about on and off campus alternatives. Tenancy legislation and public transport information is also maintained. Further information is available at: http://housing.curtin.edu.au or +61 8 9266 4430.

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International Office

The International Office provides information for prospective and applying international students as well as advice on orientation, accommodation, study options and eligibility. Friendly specialist staff assist new international students in adjusting to life and study at Curtin and are on hand to give advice on courses, fees, application materials, health cover and to answer any questions regarding studies at Curtin.

Additionally, the International Office provides information for students interested in participating in the University's extensive study abroad and exchange program, which includes institutions in Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Sweden, UK and USA, as well as Curtin’s campus in Malaysia.

For more information contact:

International Office
Curtin University of Technology
GPO Box S1512
Perth Western Australia 6845
Phone: +61 8 9266 7331
Email: international@curtin.edu.au
Website: http://international.curtin.edu.au

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Alumni Relations Office

When you graduate, your relationship with Curtin does not end – it simply means not having to worry about classes and grades. As a graduate, you automatically become part of a network of 100,000 other Curtin graduates – our Alumni. The Alumni Relations Office helps you to stay connected with Curtin, your classmates, and to advance you both personally and professionally.

The Office offers a host of services and benefits, including discounts, library access, Internet service, travel and tours.

For more information contact:
Tel: +61 8 9266 3113
Email: alumni@curtin.edu.au
Website: http://alumni.curtin.edu.au

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University Counselling Services

This free and confidential service is available to staff and students. Professional staff are available to assist with educational (including learning disabilities), career and personal matters, University policies and procedures, and to provide crisis support.

The Counselling Service offers a range of group sessions during the year for staff, undergraduate, postgraduate and international students. The topics covered include:

These sessions are advertised via OASIS and on the Counselling Services website. All sessions are free.

The Counsellor (Disability) provides advice on the University's policies and procedures for students with disabilities and assists in matters of access, special equipment, special exam provision and other support needs.

The University Chaplain is available for both personal support and general consultation on matters of faith and spirituality. The Chaplain does not represent any denomination, faith or religious organisation on campus, but provides wide-ranging support, both directly and indirectly through liaison with representatives of various faiths and denominations.

Appointments may be made in person or by telephoning +61 8 9266 7850 or 1800 651 878. Staff are available between 8.30am and 5.00pm and at other times by appointment during semesters and vacations at the Bentley Campus. Information regarding services at other locations may be obtained from: http://counselling.curtin.edu.au.

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Curtin Student Guild

Curtin Student Guild plays a vital role in protecting the common interests of Curtin students and providing a range of valuable services to the Curtin community.

Membership

As a member of the Curtin Student Guild, students have access to a range of exclusive member benefits to support them in their academic pursuits and add value to their university experience outside the classroom.

Exclusive member services include member discounts, personal accident insurance, student assist counselling and welfare services, employment, housing and classifieds registers, free tax help and legal referrals.

Representation

A dedicated body of democratically elected students protect the rights of every Curtin student, maintaining an active voice in the university decision-making process through representation on all major university boards and committees.

Your Guild Council comprises Executive Officers, Divisional Representatives, general Councillors and elected Department Officers. Annual Guild elections are held each September.

Student Assist

Student Assist provides an invaluable personal counselling and referral service to members on a wide range of academic, personal and welfare issues. All Student Assist services are free, confidential and exclusive to Guild members.

Social

The Guild complements academic life with a range of social activities and events throughout the year. From Orientation Day to the Guild Ball, to Multicultural Week, Curtin Student Guild aims to provide a range of social activities that appeal to the diverse Curtin community.

Curtin Student Guild actively supports over 80 student clubs on the Bentley Campus. A full list of Guild registered social, academic, special interest, international, issues based, religious and sporting clubs may be found on the Guild website.

Sporting

From novice to elite athletes, Curtin Student Guilds sports programs meet the needs of every student. Campus Sport is a social sports program held during semester for staff, students and the general community. Guild Recreation provides a range of sporting and recreational courses during semester. Course categories include water sports, outdoor adventure, dance, health and fitness, lifestyle, certificate courses and trips and tours.

As a member of Australian University Sport, Curtin Student Guild facilitates students participating in regional, national and international university sporting events. Students competing successfully in the regional AUSWest intervarsity competition are eligible to represent Curtin in the Australian University Games – Australia's largest annual multi-sport event held each September.

Services

The Guild operates seven food outlets on campus – Café Angazi (Building 408), The Vege Patch (Building 210), the Basement Café (Building 204), the Bookmark Café (Library Building 105), the Main Cafeteria (Building 104), the Tavern Bistro (Building 106) and the award-winning Kirribilli Café (Building 200). Kirribilli Catering provides on and off-campus catering services for corporate and private functions.

Curtin Student Guild also operates the Guild Secondhand Bookshop, Guild Copy and Design Centre and Curtin Concept, and supports the nationally-accredited Curtin University Guild Child Care Centre.

Curtin Student Guild
Building 106 Telephone: +61 8 9266 2900
Toll Free: 1800 063 865
Email: reception@guild.curtin.edu.au

Web: http://guild.curtin.edu.au

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