ARO Weekly Newsletter #37 - 19 September 2016
Articulations and Pathways:
- Congratulations to Anar Umerkhanova who will now join the Partnerships team officially as Articulations and Pathways Officer
Careers and Employment:
ACYA & ACCA are proud to present an evening to gain a competitive edge in the job market, participate in an interactive industry panel discussion and network with professionals, representatives and students. This is your chance to meet business representatives, and gain an in depth understanding of the student opportunities available to you, both during and after university study. You will be given the chance to understanding where your degree, personal strengths and passions meet, as well as the opportunity to hear from senior key note speakers such as expert recruiter James Fairborn, author of Career Karma, ACCA Panel Member Colin Savory and relationship manager Jonathan Soh of Westpac Premium.
Up-coming Centre events (further details on CareerConnect)
- Succeeding in Interviews Workshop at the Careers and Employment Centre, Tue 20 Sept, 12.30pm (bookings essential on CareerConnect).
- How to create: a Resume and Cover letter Workshop at the Careers and Employment Centre, Wed 21 Sept, 12.30 (bookings essential on CareerConnect).
- Job Specific Criteria/ Requirements (Providing Evidence) Presentation at the Hill Lecture Theatre, Thurs 22Sept, 12.30 (no booking required)
Student 2017 Graduate Program opportunities
- Department of Agriculture and Food WA – open to Science, Psychology, Art and Business graduates(further details on CareersConnect).
- Graduate Project Officer – open to Exercise Science, Arts, Business and Law graduates (further details on CareerCoonect).
Engagement:
(Domestic)
- The team have undertaken a big effort to secure some ‘last minute’ visits to schools for another chance to engage with Yr12’s, and share new scholarship, course and pathway information with them before they head off to prepare for their mocks. Academic Excellence Awards will now include students who attain an ATAR of 80+ and are to recognise the potential in these students. Last week saw the team secure additional visits to Frederick Irwin Anglican School, Irene McCormack Catholic College, Applecross SHS, CBC Fremantle, PLC and Iona. This week will see the team visiting Yr 12s at St Stephens (Carramar), Mercy College, All Saints College, John Curtin College of the Arts, Corpus Christi, and Willetton SHS.
- Other presentations and visits this week with Yr 9s and 10s will be held with Living Waters Lutheran College and Joseph Banks Secondary College, and we will be hosting 120 Yr 11 students from Frederick Irwin Anglican School on campus for the day this Thursday.
- Whilst we are looking forward to the school holidays and some time to commence planning for 2017, we still have a couple of major events over the holiday break. The Media Portfolio Prep Day will be held on Tuesday 27th Sept. and we are still taking registrations. Link is at http://www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/portfolio/ and on Thurs 6th Oct, we will be hosting 100 Yr 9-10 students for ‘A Day in The Life of a Uni Student’. Registrations have now closed for this event.
(International)
Chinese Community engagement to Murdoch
- In conjunction with a student recruitment agent in Perth, Int'l Engagement and MIT hosted about 50 prospective international students and temporary resident holders to a Murdoch information session at Kim Beazley.
- The aim was to showcase a range of Murdoch unique courses and facilities (relating to hands-on practical component). Three key Schools were on the itinerary including VLS, SEIT and Arts. One of the activities included a visual and practical demonstration session about Photography and Light Painting activity at the Arts studio. The activity was very engaging and all the visitors were amused with this sort of sophisticated technology and hadn't realised a major of such could be undertaken at University level. The options of double majors were also introduced to the prospects.
Indonesia activities
- Last week, Fozzil attended a series of events in Indonesia including presenting a Study Abroad workshop at Gadjah Mada University in Yogjakarta and Global Insights & International Day at Padjajaran University in Bandung. Fozzil also attended the Supermentor Forum at The Australian Embassy in Jakarta, where Murdoch was a co-sponsor. Some of the most successful and influential entrepreneurs including CEO of the Blue Bird Group Mrs Noni Purnomo and founder of the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) Ambassador Dino Patti Djalal were invited to share their success stories to inspire students to develop skills at University before pursuing the career path of their choice.
(Outreach)
- Last Friday, the Outreach team hosted 48 Year 9 students and 3 teachers from Warnbro Community High School. The students competed in an Amazing Race around campus and then attended a number of MasterClass activities including light painting, screen production, veterinary science, forensic facial reconstruction and also health and exercise science. The teachers praised the engaging activities delivered by Murdoch staff and described the experience as very rewarding for their students.
Enrolments & Fees:
Enrolments
- Several staff are taking the opportunity for leave, with Laura and Nicole overseas. The rest of the team is looking at academic progression for TM, with students in the phase of mandatory interviews and pending suspensions and exclusions; and at set up for the end of the year.
Fees
- Fees is also relatively quiet on the student side, with follow up of outstanding fees and payment plans. The Fee Review and set-up for 2017, are however areas that still require a lot of work.
Equity and Social Inclusion:
- Register for the ALLY Training to be held on on 27 September at 9am – 1pm. You can register through TCMS
- Please note that only one Disability Advisor will be available to see students from Mon 26 Sept – Fri 7 Oct.
- The next ALLY discussion group is on Thurs 22 Sept in ECL 1.1026 (tea and coffee making facilities available). Bring your lunch. All welcome!
Graduations & Results:
Graduations
- The Perth graduation ceremonies were an overall success. On behalf of my colleagues in the Graduations Office we wish to thank The Student Centre, Cashiers, Enrolments & Fees, Advanced Standing and Admissions for their cooperation and help in the lead up to the ceremonies
- Singapore graduation ceremonies will be held on 22 & 23 October. Preparation for these ceremonies has started
- Singapore graduands have until Friday 7 October to confirm their attendance via MyInfo. Late Confirmation of Attendance are accepted up to one week before the ceremony subject to a late fee and capacity at the venue
Results
- We will be following up on 2016 outstanding results this week
OSQA:
Surveys:
- Murdoch is currently participating in the Respect.Now.Always. survey which is being run by the Human Rights Commission and Universities Australia. Over the past year we have heard a great deal about sexual assault and sexual harassment experienced by students at Australian universities. This issue affects all Australian university students regardless of their gender, ethnicity or the university at which they are studying. The survey is a critical part of the university sector’s Respect. Now. Always. campaign that aims to prevent and address these unacceptable behaviours and keep university students safe.
For more information, go to https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/uni-participation-quality/students/Student-safety#.V8-xs_l96M8
Student Support:
Scholarships
- MUAEA: Conditional offers have started going out to prospective students who have applied to Murdoch
- School of Law: Community Law Scholarship is now available for application for 2017 intake
- Student Financial Support Team is currently located in ECL 3.037 for an interim period.
In terms of our service to our students and stakeholders nothing has changed. We will remain at the forefront of Student Support.
If support is required in regards to scholarships/financial support, we will continue to meet and discuss with students at the Student Centre as and when students need to meet with us.
Special Programs
- Jason has returned from leave and will be busy catching up. Please call or pop by and see him rather than sending him an email.
Transition and Retention
- StudyPerth have been in touch with some exciting news about the Airport Welcome Desk for International Students. The desks will be staffed for approximately 6 weeks each semester.
o SEMESTER 1: 16 January to 26 February
o SEMESTER 2: 19 June to 30 July
- Agreement for the International Orientation workshop delivery has been agreed with internal collaborators (CUTL and MU Health and MU Counselling). Transition program for new students planning under way.
- Interventions with students as usual
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