Semester 2, 2017 CASS/CAP Student Orientation Induction Program
Orientation Week dates: 17-21 July 2017
Introduction to the Colleges: induction for new students
Come along and learn about your College at the ANU.
Date / Tuesday, 18 July 2017Time / 9.30am-12.30pm
Venue / HC Coombs Lecture Theatre, #8A
Time / Speaker/s / Detail /
9.30-9.50 / Key people
· CAP Dean: Professor Michael Wesley
· CASS Dean: Professor Rae Frances / A facilitated conversation with the Deans
20m
9.50-10.20 / Associate Deans Panel
· CAP Associate Dean – Education: A/Professor Stephan Fruehling
· CASS Associate Dean – Student Experience: A/Professor Johanna Rendle-Short / The roles of the Associate Deans
Short presentation from each AD about their role and key issues
· A/Professor Fruehling (10m)
· A/Professor Rendle-Short (20m)
10.20-10.40 / Student associations
· ANUSA: Mr James Connolly, Ms Yuka Moringa, Mr Mitch Clyne, Ms Tess Hemmings, Ms Ria Pflaum
· PARSA: Ms Alyssa Shaw, Ms Tanbeem Hasan, Ms Reeba Nasim / The role of student representatives
10m each for undergraduate and postgraduate
10.40-11.00 / Student Offices: an introduction
· Ms Deborah Veness
· Ms Suzy Andrew
· Team members: (CASS) Ms Justine Palis, Ms Patty Oxborrow, Mr Andrew Carfrae, Ms Vicky Saunders, Ms Bahaar Grover + (CAP) Ms Penny Swan, Ms Paulina Piira, Ms Dipika Nand, Ms Asanthi de Zoysa, Ms Duska Kolundzija, Mr Patrick Conroy, Ms Sarena Bunce / Introduction to the assistance provided by the Student Office in each College
10m each for CASS and CAP
11.00-11.20 / Introduction to university learning
· Speaker: Dr Caroline Schuster / The role of method and theory in disciplinary studies
20m
11.20-11.50 / Combining travel and study
· Ms Jess Cronin
· Mr Patrick Conroy
· Mr Andrew Carfrae
Panel members: Students who have experienced a study abroad program / Short introductions from Jess, Patrick and Andrew, followed by Q&A with student panel
30m
11.50-12.10 / Work-integrated learning and internships
· Dr Laurence Brown – ANIP / What opportunities are there for students who want to incorporate a work-place experience in their studies, to be counted for credit?
20m
12.10-12.30 / Careers
· Speaker: Ms Tempe Archer / It’s never too soon to start planning for a career post-graduation – or to look for part-time work in an industry or business that interests you.
20m
Explore the Coombs precinct: CAP students only
Please register via the Eventbrite link below for catering purposes.
Date / Tuesday, 18 July 2017Time / 12.30pm onwards
Venue / Coombs Precinct
Registrations / https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-the-coombs-precinct-cap-students-only-tickets-35503032526
Time / Event / Detail /
12.30-1.15 / Lunch (45m)
Coombs Tea Room / Join us for a casual lunch, provided by CAP. Meet new students and key staff members of the College. Please register for catering purposes.
1.15-1.45 / Degree information sessions (30m) / Meet with the Degree convenors:
· Dr Carol Hayes – BAS
· Dr Iain Henry – BINSS
· Dr Roannie Ng Shiu – BPAST
· Dr Paul D’Arcy – PhB
1.45-2.05 / Walking Tour of the College of Asia and the Pacific (20m) / Guided tour of CAP facilities – come and see where some of your lectures will be held, along with other hidden secrets of the Coombs precinct.
Planning your Program (CASS students): learn how to navigate the rules of your degree
These are repeat sessions, so you need attend only one of the three. Please register using the Eventbrite links below, so that we can make sure we have enough copies of the paperwork.
WORKSHOP 1: Planning your ProgramDate / Thursday, 13 July 2017
Time / 10-11.30
Venue / RN Robertson Building Lecture Theatre, #46E
Registrations / https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-your-program-workshop-1-tickets-35503102736
WORKSHOP 2: Planning your Program
Date / Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Time / 2-3.30
Venue / Haydon-Allen Lecture Theatre – The Tank, #23
Registrations / https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-your-program-workshop-2-tickets-35503128814
WORKSHOP 3: Planning your Program
Date / Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Time / 9-10.30
Venue / Forestry Building Lecture Theatre, #48
Registrations / https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-your-program-workshop-3-tickets-35503142856
How do you know which courses to choose when it comes time to enroll? Work out which courses to select when you are enrolling with the information from these workshops.
It can be difficult to navigate Programs & Courses to work out how to design your degree, leaving enough room for the required compulsory courses, student exchange, internships, majors, minors, and specialisations. In these workshops, you will learn how to design your degree to suit your interests, according to the rules (orders) for your Program. Come along and learn the insiders’ tips and tricks.
Plan ahead, so that you know you will be able to graduate on time.
CASS drop-in sessions at the beginning of Semester 2, 2017
CASS drop-in sessions are open multiple times a week, year-round. Bookmark this page – http://cass.anu.edu.au/current-students/undergraduate – so that you can check times during the year.
In the first couple of weeks of Semester 2, the following timetable will apply.
Dates / 10-28 July 2017Times / Week beginning 10 July
Tuesday: 2.00-4.30
Thursday: 2.00-4.30
Friday: 9.30-12.00
Week beginning 17 July (Orientation Week)
Monday: 9.30-12.00 and 2.00-4.30
Wednesday: 2.00-4.30
Thursday: 9.30-12.00 and 2.00-4.30
Friday: 9.30-12.00
Week beginning 24 July (Week 1 of Semester 2, 2017)
Monday: 9.30-12.00
Tuesday: 9.30-12.00 and 2.00-4.30
Thursday: 9.30-12.00 and 2.00-4.30
Friday: 9.30-12.00
Venue / Student Office, Beryl Rawson Building, #13, Ellery Crescent
CAP Opening Hours and Student Appointments
Undergraduate Student Appointments
The CAP Student Centre is open from 10am – 4pm, Monday to Friday and is located in Room 7013 of the Coombs Building.
Student advice sessions are available to assist undergraduate students enrolled in CAP Programs with advice on:
· degree planning and structure
· planning a program transfer
· planning for an overseas experience
· completing your degree.
To book an undergraduate student advice session, go to: http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/students/student-centre/appointment-bookings
Postgraduate Student Appointments
If you are enrolled in a Postgraduate Degree Program in CAP you will need to contact the Graduate Administrator in your School for advice or an appointment.
· For Crawford School programs contact:
· For the National Security College contact:
· For the School of Culture, History & Language contact:
· For IR or International Affairs programs in the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs contact:
· For Diplomacy programs in the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs contact:
· For Strategic Studies in the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs contact: