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Union coffee lounge
Situated on the third level of the Union Building, this is a
comfortable and popular lounge which serves tea, cappuchinos,
iced coffee, fresh fruit juices, and quality cakes and
pastries. Ideal for those who only want a 'cuppa' without
queuing in the cafeterias with the noisy lunch and dinner
crowds. Seats 100.
Union cafe
The 'Caf' provides an extensive range of foodstuffs including
hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, salads, cakes and pastries,
hot 'take-away' food and confectionery. With prices designed
for student pockets, and home of the famous 'Budget Meal', the
Union Caf is conveniently located on the ground floor of the
Union building (next to the Bookshop).
Ethel Hall
Clubs and societies can use the hall for their functions. Bookings
must be made at least two weeks in advance. All bookings
must be made on prescribed forms available from the Student
Union Office.
SCT Resource and Drop-in Centre
To meet the needs of TAFE students a Resource and Drop-in
Centre is located on the TAFE campus. In this Centre, parlour
games, magazines and tea and coffee making facilities are
available free of charge to students. A lounge and study area is
also provided for student use.
Radio station
3SSR - Swinburne Student Radio.
Location: fourth level of the Union Building.
3SSR provides students with a variety of music and other
programs which are broadcast to a number of outlets throughout
the Swinburne campus. Students are involved in various
activities at the station including supervisional work, production
of 'on air' programs (DJ'ing), and the general running, management
and organisation of station activities.
Facilities at 3SSR include a comprehensive record library,
cartridge production facilities, an 'on air' broadcast studio,
soundproof recording studios and various related equipment
including an eight-channel mixing desk, a four-track reel to reel,
a half-track mastering reel to reel and an assortment of
microphones and leads.
Anyone interested in becoming involved in any 3SSR activities
should contact the station's supervisional staff in the radio
station offices located on the fourth level of the Union Building.
Legal Advisor
The Student Union provides a free legal service for full and parttime
students. The solicitor is available every Tuesday during
the academic year, between 2.15pm and 6.15pm. Appointments
must be made at the Union Office.
Education, Welfare and Research Department
All matters pertaining to the quality of education and the sociopolitical
welfare of students on campus are handled by this
department. The Union employs a Co-ordinator (on a full-time
basis) who oversees the activities of this department. The Coordinator
is available for consultation on any facet of the
department and can be contacted at the Union Office, 4th floor
of the Union Building. There are three sections within this
department:
General information
Student Appeals and Advocacy Unit
This is designed to assist students who believe that they have
been subject to any discrimination or injustice, whether its in
regard to their course/assessment, teacher relationship, enrolment
process, or whatever. The unit can also help prepare
students, who are called to appear before the Progress review
Committee or an Exclusion board, on the best manner in which
to present their case.
Students seeking assistance can discuss their concerns,
in total confidence, with the Student Advocacy and Liaison
Officer, or the Union President. Both are located in the Union
Off ice.
Education and Welfare Research Unit
This evaluates Student Services and also conducts the Course
Evaluation Survey. The latter helps assess the quality of
education that students are receiving in various subjects. The
subjects covered depend entirely on those Course convenors
who allow the Union to enter their classes and distribute the
questionnaires. The information collected is processed, and the
results are published in booklet form. The results are also
forwarded to convenors and Heads of departments for further
analysis and comment.
The Union employs an Assistant Education Research Officer to
undertake this program. This person is situated in the Union
Off ice.
Campaigns and Pressure Group Co-ordination Centre
The Union undertakes actions against those organisationsl
institutions (e.g. the Government) which implement policies
seen as deleterious to the welfare of students. To meet the
organisational requirements of such campaigns, students
volunteer their time, and the Education, Welfare and Research
Committee assist these students in regard to rallies, marches,
lobbying, etc. Examples of such actions are: Anti-Tuition Fees,
Anti-Education Tax, Travel Concession for all Tertiary
Students, and Stop the Closure of the TAFE College.
All students interested in participating in social action to achieve
beneficial change and progress can attend the Management
Committee meetings by contacting the Union Desk (Union
Office), or by ringing same on 819 2966.
Campus Clippe Shoppe
The Union Hairdresser provides an excellent service at very
competitive rates. Situated adjacent to the Video Pit - 4th level
of the Union Building - the Shoppe is open three days a week.
To check opening times, or make bookings, ring the hairdresser
direct on 81 9 8495; or the Union Desk on 81 9 8520.
Student publications
A twice-weekly publication, Sibull, is provided by the Student
Union. This publication provides information about on-campus
student activities and other matters of particular interest to
students as well as free advertising. It also provides a forum for
students to present and argue their views on all matters.
SCAM is the monthly newspaper of Swinburne students. SCAM
is published every month, and carries articles on various
subjects which probably won't be found in the monopoly media.
It is a vocal newspaper analysing social issues pertaining to
students and the wider community of which they are part.
Both these are produced at the Media Office of the Student
Union. Contributions by students to SCAM are always welcome,
in graphics, cartoons or articles. The Union diary and
year planner are available at the beginning of each year from
the Contact Desk and at re-enrolment.
Club printing
Clubs and societies can have their publicity materials printed
free in the ContacVlnformation Centre. Other publicity materials
can be produced at minimal cost.