1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

control systems; polymer processing; rapid prototyping;
vision and non-contact inspection; artificial intelligence and
expert systems and other related specialisations. The
Institute commenced with over fifty researchers.
Media and Telecommunications
Centre
Head
Professor Trevor Barr
Telephone: 9214 8106.
The Media and Telecommunications Centre, established in
1988, is based in the media studies subject area of the
Division of Business, Humanities and Social Science. Its role
is to initiate educational programs that will foster closer
cooperative connections with industry and the wider
community. The activities it has undertaken include:
in 1989, the establishment of the Commercial Radio
Course to provide training for those planning a career in
commerciil radio;
in conjunction with media studies coursework in the
Bachelor of Arts program, the production of Swinburne
publications and publication of local community
newsletters;
the presentation of short courses on a variety of mediarelated
subjects (such as media regulation, techniques of
radio production, media in the classroom, media
awareness) and desktop publishing skills;
a publishing program of dossiers and monographs on
film, television and general media subjects;
research consultancies on telecommunications and
media in the Pacific, Asia and Australia;
a short course in international communications;
economics and regulatory policy.
The National Centre for Women:
Employment, Education and
Training
The National Centre for Women (NCW) is an initiative of
Swinburne University of Technology. Within a national
framework, the Centre aims to promote and enhance the
education, employment and training of women in nontraditional
areas.
In order to meet this objective, the Centre provides, on a fee
for service basis, a range of services, products and research
findings which encourage the exchange of ideas and practices
between industry and post-secondary education. The NCW
undertakes consultancy on gender related issues especially in
regard to women in non-traditional areas. The Centre
conducts research relating to gender issues in employment,
education and training, particularly in areas which have
traditionally been dominated by men and develops resources
which will enhance women's prospects in the areas of
employment, education and training.
The Centre continues to offer a free support and advisory
service to enrolled female students in non-traditional courses
of study in both the TAFE and Higher Education sectors.
The Centre is located at 463 Burwood Road, and enquiries are
welcome. Phone contact is (03) 9214 8633, Fax: (03) 9214 8643.
National Korean Studies Centre
Manager
Lesley Smith, 9214 8608
The National Korean Studies Centre was established with
Commonwealth Government funding in 1990 as a joint
venture of Swinbume University, La Trobe University,
Monash University and the University of Melbourne. The
mission of the centre is:
to develop and expand teaching, research and associated
activities in Korean Studies, including language, culture,
politics, law, business, education and other relevant
disciplines;
to enhance the Australian community's knowledge and
understanding of Korea;
to support Australia's economic and other national
development strategies;
Building on existing teaching programs conducted in
consortium member institutions, the Centre:
fosters the design and delivery of vocationally and
culturally relevant Korean languages and studies courses in
all sectors of the Australian education system;
fosters and undertakes high quality research relevant to
Korean Studies and to Australia-Korea relations;
promotes greater awareness and mutual awareness of all
aspects of the Australia-Korea business and trade
relationship;
promotes student and staff exchanges between
Australian and Korean universities.
Centre for Psychological Services
Manager
Roger Cook
School of Social and Behavioural Sciences,
9214 8105 or 9214 8653
The Centre for Psychological Services provides several
major services to the wider community. These include
personal counselling,~psychotherapeutic programs,
educational and trainlng services and research consultancy,
all of which are offered on a fee for service basis.
The Centre is staffed by experienced psychologists
associated with the School of Social and Behavioural
Sciences, and enhances the teaching resources of the School
by providing a facility for the professional training and
education of graduate students.