1997 QUT Handbook

OODGEROO UNIT
The Oodgeroo Unit, a distinct section within the
Division of Academic Affairs, performs a range of
teaching, research and service functions in the
University. A central activity is the recruitment and
subsequent academic and counselling support of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled
in degree programs at QUT. Students who are
supported by the Unit experience a high rate of success
in University programs and later employment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are
increasingly enrolling in the whole range of Faculties
across QUT, including degree programs in
Information Technology, Law, Science, Business,
Nursing, Education, Arts, and Social Science.
Throughout students’ degree programs, Unit staff
support students as they develop their study skills and
professional discipline knowledge.
The Unit designs and teaches units in Aboriginal
Studies and Aboriginal Education. In addition, staff
from the Oodgeroo Unit contribute lectures and
workshops to a wide range of degree programs, both
at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Through
these teaching activities students undertaking QUT
courses have the opportunity to learn about crosscultural
issues in Australia.
The Oodgeroo Unit also engages in the professional
development of QUT staff in respect to the
development of appropriate skills and awareness for
working in educational environments of cultural
diversity. This function is also extended to the broader
society, where the Unit has input in a range of
government and community services. Conferences,
seminars and workshops offered by the Unit bring
benefit to the community.
Research into issues of contemporary concern to
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is a
priority activity for the Unit. In this way, the Unit
seeks to contribute to the achievement of the goals of
the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Education Policy (NAEP), Reconciliation, Social
Justice Policy and Equity Policies.
The Oodgeroo Unit’s central office is located at the
Kelvin Grove campus, with service offices on
Carseldine and Gardens Point campuses.
Oodgeroo Unit Manager: Penny Tripcony, BA DipEd
Melb.
CHAPLAINCY SERVICES
The University caters for the emotional and spiritual
needs of students and staff through the provision of
Chaplaincy Services. The Ecumenical Chaplaincy
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is a joint venture of QUT and the major Christian
denominations. There is presently one full-time
chaplain and a number of part-time chaplains
working at QUT, operating on a schedule of visits
to each campus.
Chaplaincy Centres and Chapel
The Chaplaincy Centres are ecumenical, and
although the chaplains represent the major Christian
denominations, they are available to people of other
religions as well. If necessary, they are able to put
people in touch with appropriate contacts from
different denominations or religions.
The Chaplaincy Centres are a focus for Christians
from a diversity of traditions and theological
emphases. The purpose is to encourage community
spirit and to be a lively influence within each campus.
The chaplains aim to relate Christian faith to both
personal commitment and to the corporate structures
of church and society. Activities include counselling,
social gatherings, discussion groups, eucharist,
prayer and meditation groups. Chaplaincy can also
serve as a bridge across the divisions that may surface
in any human institution.
A chapel is available at the Gardens Point campus
for quiet prayer, worship services and meetings.
There is also a Muslim mosque in a room adjacent
to the main chaplaincy rooms.
A chaplain is available at the Chaplaincy Centres
below:
Gardens Point campus
Old Government House
near the entrance to the Library
Telephone: (07) 3864 2700
Kelvin Grove campus
Room A222
Main Building
Contact: Gardens Point campus
Carseldine campus
(weekly visit)
Contact Gardens Point campus
COMPUTING SERVICES
Computing Services provide support for information
technology across the university. We provide
assistance to clients, we support the corporate data
of the university and we are responsible for
maintaining QUT’s information technology
infrastructure and connections from QUT to the rest
of the world.
The QUT data network is an important resource that
allows clients across the university access to