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Student Services ISBT Student Services has a front counter where you can ask any questions. If you have questions about your study, visas, health cover, or life in Sydney, come and see us. Staff can: o Advise/counsel o Provide accurate information on visa regulations for student visa holders o Provide information concerning life in Sydney o Help manage financial problems o Provide one-on-one support to individual students in crisis o Monitor academic progress and provide necessary support o Provide pre-arrival information o Provide request letters, sign official documents and perform other administrative tasks Social activities program Student Services runs a diverse social activities program each teaching period, which will give you a chance to see some wonderful scenery and sights, and some insight into lifestyle in Australia. These include weekends or one day trips to various interesting locations in Sydney, the beautiful Blue Mountains or the beaches and seaside towns of the South Coast. There will be information about social activities during orientation, and also on student notice boards throughout the teaching period. Counselling service If you need assistance with any sort of difficulty, such as adjusting to a new environment and country, or understanding different ways of studying, ISBT Counsellors can help you. Counsellors can also help you with difficult personal situations such as a financial problem or illness in the family, and will also advocate on behalf of students. ISBT counselling service is free, confidential and voluntary. UNE Student Assist staff and the International Services Manager at UNE in Armidale are also available for help and support via email and telephone. Further information about UNE Student Assist and UNE International Services can be found at: http://www.une.edu.au/elis/ UNE-ISBT 2009-2010 International Student Handbook Page 10
Learning Assistance Lecturer Assists with study, time management, and English language. Study skills classes are arranged once every week and individual appointments can be made. IT Helpdesk Provides help with computers in the computer lab and organises all your printing requirements. Unit Lecturers Teach classes; provide information and assistance with assessments and exams. Librarian Assists in finding books, locating journals online, and accessing the UNE library. UNE Program Director James Hunter is UNE‟s senior academic staff member who oversees all academic issues, course progress and liaises with ISBT Lecturers and UNE Unit Coordinators. Please contact ISBT Student Administration should you need to meet with him. Campus Manager Warren Obst is the ISBT Sydney Campus Manager. He will be available to address both issues and concerns that ISBT Student Administration staff are unable to. Please contact Student Administration should you need to meet with him. International Services (UNE) You should talk to ISBT staff first for advice about visa conditions and changes to enrolment. UNE‟s International Services (IS) office is situated on the University‟s main campus in Armidale. Staff members are available to assist International students, and may be contacted by phone or email. Tel: 02 6773 3192 Email: ioserv@une.edu.au Web: http://www.une.edu.au/elis/ Academic Skills Office (UNE) Location: Reception Level 8, 301 George Street Sydney 2000 Call: Ext 1280 For all enquiries Call: Ext 1280 For all enquiries Office Hours: Monday to Friday: (9am – 5pm) CLOSED on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays UNE‟s Academic Skills Office is available to all students of the University. It has a webpage with information including how to study well, academic writing and reading and oral presentations. Academic Skills advisors offer individual consultations to all students at the University, via phone, fax, email or online. Tel: 02 6773 3600 E-mail: asohelp@une.edu.au Web: http://www.une.edu.au/tlc/aso UNE-ISBT 2009-2010 International Student Handbook Page 11
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