James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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University Facilities and Services of Particular Relevance to Students

INSTITUTE OF MODERN LANGUAGES

The Institute, located on the Townsville and Cairns campuses, serves the interests of persons whose needs in the modern language area are not met by secondary schools or by the University. IML courses are not degree courses, but in certain circumstances, some of the courses may be credited towards some of the University’s degrees.

Classes are open to the general public, and also to staff and students of the University, upon payment of the prescribed fee. There are no entrance qualifications for elementary courses.

Courses are offered, subject to adequate enrolments, at Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced levels and may include the following: Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. Other languages may be offered if demand is expressed. The emphasis in the courses is predominantly on the skills required for active spoken communication.

The IML also offers a 12 month correspondence course in Creative Writing.

Classes are usually one and a half-hour sessions once weekly for 16 weeks. They normally run from 6.30 p.m. till 8.00 p.m. Full use may be made of the Self-Access Centre and in some cases a tape-copying facility may be available (subject to copyright law). Certificates of Attendance will be issued to all students who have satisfactory attendance and performance and a Graded Achievement Certificate is available to students who pass optional examinations held at the end of courses.

The Institute also provides language consultancy services to Federal and State Government departments and authorities and to private sector businesses.

The IML Application Form may be obtained from the Secretary at the School of Humanities Office in Room EM008, English/Modern Languages Building, Western Campus Townsville or A4.111, Cairns Campus.

UNION

All students of the University are required to be members of the Union. Provision is made also for Associate Membership, a category of membership which embraces most other members of the University community.

The Union is responsible for the co-ordination and promotion of student activities and interests, and the provision of services and facilities. Its objectives are:

  1. to represent members of the Union in all matters affecting or of concern to students within the University and in the wider community;
  2. to work on behalf of all students for an education that is accessible, equitable and free from discrimination;
  3. to advance the interests and welfare of members of the Union;
  4. to advocate for and where appropriate establish, operate and maintain facilities and services for the benefit of the members of the Union;
  5. to establish and maintain a means of communication between members of the Union and sections of the University academic staff and officers and the community generally;
  6. to promote interest in the life, activities and progress of the University community and generally to further the aims and objects of the University community as a whole;
  7. to support and promote the principles of universal membership of student unions;
  8. to sponsor and promote educational, social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities among members of the Union;
  9. to provide and maintain for members of the Union a common meeting ground and social centre;
  10. to provide a forum for the dissemination, discussion and debate of information and knowledge about matters of student or public interest; and
  11. to represent its members in matters affecting their interests, sectarian and confessional religion and party politics excepted.

The Union’s Administrative Office is situated at Douglas Campus. A fully maintained Cairns Campus Student Association office is located at the Smithfield Campus in Cairns.

The annual Union fee* paid by students provides for a wide range of services and amenities administered by the Union. These include: campus entertainment, student accident insurance, legal service, taxation help, financial planning, emergency welfare loans, various news-sheets and publications throughout the year (Bullsheet weekly, Magnus Taurus four editions and, at Smithfield, Bedlam monthly and Mutant fortnightly) and sponsorship of various student sporting clubs and societies. The Union has representatives at both Douglas and Smithfield Campuses who can assist as follows:

Casual, part-time and vacation employment assistance is offered to those students who find it necessary to supplement their sources of income while at JCU through the Student Employment Service.

At Smithfield a legal service is offered by a solicitor from the Cairns Community Legal Centre on a fortnightly basis. Enquiries regarding legal and other services should be directed to the Cairns Campus Coordinator.

Students may apply to the Union for a refund of their Union fees if they formally cancel or vary their enrolment from full-time to part-time or full year to single semester by the following dates:

Full refund — if withdrawal or variation is lodged on or before the HECS Census date for First Semester as published in this publication.

Half refund — a person who has paid a full year of Union Membership Fees is entitled to a 50% refund where their enrolment is cancelled before the HECS Census Date for Second Semester but after the Academic Penalty Date for semester one.

A person who had paid a full year of Union Membership Fees and whose enrolment status varies from full-time to part-time before the HECS Census Date for Second Semester but after the HECS Census Date for First Semester is entitled to a refund of half the difference between the full-time and part-time fees.

Part refund — if variation is lodged before the HECS Census date for Second Semester but after the HECS Census date for First Semester, refund of the difference between half the full-time fee and half the part-time fee.

The Union operates and subsidises the following facilities: Catering — the Refectory, Nursing Cafe, Western Campus Canteen, Vincent Canteen; a licensed Club; Fitness Centre/Gymnasium; a Media Centre; The Union Shop (including EFTPOS, Commonwealth Bank and Kodak film processing agencies and drycleaning); conference facilities, parenting room and disabled toilet and a community Child Care Centre on campus. The Centre provides care for children from 0-5 years. As there is a limited number of places for children of any age, the Centre should be contacted at the earliest possible time.

Situated in the Student Services Mall, Douglas Campus, is The Byte Centre (computers); Travel Agent; a Coffee Lounge, a Hair Salon and the Post Office. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia and UniCredit Union Ltd have Automatic Teller Machine facilities in the Mall.

The Union has catering facilities, a Union Shop and a licensed Club at the Smithfield Campus.

The Union is governed by Union Council consisting of the Management Committee, specific portfolio officers and general representatives, all of whom are elected annually by and from the ordinary members.

The Cairns Campus Student Association is governed by a Management Committee of 16 members elected annually in October.

Enquiries regarding Union membership fees, services or facilities offered, should be directed in the first instance to:

Townsville Campus

The enquiry counter located on the ground floor of the Union Administration building, telephone (07) 4781 4400 or internal extension numbers 4478/4400 or free call 1800 330 021.

The address for all correspondence is:

James Cook University Union
PO Box 1
James Cook University
Townsville QLD 4811

Cairns Campus

The Student Association offices are situated next to the Refectory on the ground floor of building 2, Smithfield Campus, telephone (07) 4042 1160 or internal 1160, facsimile (07) 4042 1161 or internal 1161.

The address for all correspondence is:

Cairns Campus Student Association James Cook University
PO Box 6811
Cairns QLD 4870

STUDENT SERVICES — ACADEMIC SERVICES

Manager of Student Services:

Accommodation Service

Accommodation Officers

Townsville Campus

 Vicki Powell

Cairns Campus

 Helen Rostedt

The Accommodation Service on the Townsville and Cairns campuses assists students to find suitable accommodation either in on-campus colleges or halls of residence or off-campus in private rental or share accommodation. For students preferring off-campus accommodation, the Accommodation Service maintains a register of houses, units, granny flats, share accommodation, full board and caretaker arrangements.

The Accommodation Service also provides advice on tenancy and other housing related problems. The Service is actively involved in advocating for better student housing in the wider community.

For further information on student residences please see page 41.

Townsville Campus

The Accommodation Service is located on the first floor of the Student Services Mall.

Telephone: (07) 4781 4148

Facsimile: (07) 4781 5488

email: Vicki.Powell@jcu.edu.au

Cairns Campus

The Accommodation Service is located in the Student Services Centre in Building A1.

Telephone: (07) 4042 1150

Facsimile: (07) 4042 1204

email: Helen.Rostedt@jcu.edu.au

Counselling Centre

Director:

Counsellors:

Townsville Campus

 Elsa Germain MClinPsych Flin BPsych MAPS

 Jackie Downs BPsych JamesCook RN RSCN (UK) MAPS

Cairns Campus

 Kelli Harris BPsych MAPS

The Counselling Centre offers a service to students and staff which is free, confidential and independent of other administrative functions in the University. Personal counselling is conducted by qualified psychologists and typically involves problems such as loneliness, shyness, stress, depression, anxiety, uncertainty about the future, communication difficulties, family and relationship problems, pain and headaches, and eating disorders. Students who experience extreme anxiety in examinations, or who find it difficult to function effectively for personal or emotional reasons are urged to consult the Counselling Centre early in the year.

Townsville Campus

The Counselling Centre is located in the Student Services Building and is staffed between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm weekdays including vacations. For an appointment please call Janet O’Callaghan.

Telephone: (07) 4781 4711

Cairns Campus

The Personal Counsellor is located in the Student Services Centre in Building A1. For an appointment please call Eda Wetherall.

Telephone: (07) 4042 1150

University Medical Centre

Townsville Campus

Medical services provided by:

Nursing Sister:

Telephone: (07) 4781 4152

The University Medical Centre is available to all students and staff of the University, whether full-time or part-time. Children of students and staff may also attend the Centre if the children are based on campus (e.g. attending Child Care). The Centre is open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm weekdays during each semester with a doctor in attendance from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm. Doctors’ hours are reduced during study and semester breaks.

Consultations at the Centre are generally at no cost to the patients, being bulk-billed through Medicare. For overseas students, however, a different system applies, in that the consultation is paid for and then reclaimed through the Medibank Private Insurance Scheme. Where applicable, fees for services not covered by Medicare are met by the patient. Examples of these are some injections and employment medicals. Costs of prescription items and fees for specialist treatment are the responsibility of the patient.

Cairns Campus

There is no Medical Centre located on the Cairns Campus. There is the James Cook Health and Medical Centre at 8 Maisel Close (just off McGregror Road), telephone 4057 8977, with another at the Campus Village Shopping Centre. The Smithfield Medical Centre has eight doctors available between the hours of 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday and 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Saturdays and Sundays.

An extended hours pharmacist is located next door to the Medical Centre. As the doctors will bulk bill Medicare it is important that students have their own Medicare card. Appointments at the centre are recommended. Telephone (07) 4057 7300 to make an appointment.

Townsville and Cairns Campuses

It is important that students be aware of their ambulance cover and their medical insurance status, particularly in relation to specialist and hospital treatment. Some students may still be covered by family insurance cover and many should be eligible for a Health Care Card. Foreign students should have arranged private medical insurance before arriving on campus.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Careers and Employment Services

Careers and Employment Services helps students to:


Careers and Employment Services:

The Service is open to all students, ranging from prospective applicants through to final year students, as well as JCU graduates, parents, teachers and school guidance staff.

Townsville Campus

Careers and Employment Services is located on the first floor of the Student Services Building and is open throughout the year from 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (Monday to Thursday) and 9.00 am – 3.30 pm (Friday). No appointment is necessary, except for career guidance interviews.

Telephone:

Cairns Campus

The Careers Adviser is located in the Student Services Centre in Building A1.

Telephone:

Document Services

Document Services provides:

Details of these services are available in brochures from the library buildings in Cairns, Douglas and Vincent and from the World Wide Web.

Telephone:

Cairns (07) 4042 1020

Douglas (07) 4781 6870

Vincent (07) 4781 3114.

Equal Opportunity

The Equal Opportunity Unit has three components: Equal Employment Opportunity (staff), Student Equity and Disability Resources.

Manager, Equal Opportunity:

Student Equity

Student Equity Officers

Townsville Campus

 Dominique Thiriet

Cairns Campus

 Ros Calder

Student Equity provides services to student groups which are not well represented in tertiary education. These groups include people from non-English speaking backgrounds, people from rural and isolated areas, people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds and women in non-traditional areas of studies and higher degrees.

Student Equity produces the Equity Plan which outlines the University’s equity strategies and initiatives.

The Offices are located as follows:

Townsville Campus

Room 110, First floor Humanities I Building.
Telephone: (07) 4781 5879,
Email: Dominique.Thiriet@jcu.edu.au

Cairns Campus

Student Services, Library Building.
Telephone: (07) 4042 1150,
Email: Ros.Calder@jcu.edu.au

Disability Resources
Disability Resources Officers

Townsville Campus

Bill MacDonald
Disability Resources Officer
Ground Floor
James Cook University Library
Telephone: (07) 4781 5152
Email: William.Macdonald@jcu.edu.au

Cairns Campus

Ros Calder
Disability Resources Officer
Library Building
Student Services Centre
Telephone: (07) 4042 1150
Email: Ros.Calder@jcu.edu.au

The Disability Resources Officers provide information, advice and a range of services for students with disabilities, on a confidential basis to assist them with their studies.

Services may include:

More detailed information is contained in the booklet Guide for Students with a Disability, available from the contacts listed above.

Infohelp Services

InfoHelp is a ‘one-stop information shop’ for information, computing and library services and resources including;

InfoHelp service points are located in the Library Building in Townsville and the Academic Support Building in Cairns.

Telephone:

Townsville (07) 4781 5500

Cairns (07) 4042 1029

Email: InfoHelp@jcu.edu.au

URL: http://www.library.jcu.edu.au/InfoHelp

Information Technology and Resources

The Information Technology and Resources (ITR) program provides computing, communications, corporate and resources Information Technology (IT) services.

Services

Those services particularly relevant for students are:

Locations and Facilities

ITR has support staff on the Townsville and Cairns campuses. The main computing and management resource is housed in the Computer Centre building, a controlled environment, secure facility on the Townsville campus. Services are provided via the network to other Townsville satellite campuses at Vincent, Anton Brienl, JCU House and Duncragen and to the Cairns and Mackay campuses. General access and teaching computer laboratories are provided on all campuses. These facilities are secured and monitored. They require a current student card for physical access and current account and password information for logical access.

Information

“Conditions for Use of University Computing and Communication Facilities” for James Cook University are published in the handbooks and on the University Web pages.

Further information is published on the University Web pages. Printed documentation and assistance is available from InfoHelp Services on the Townsville and Cairns campuses.

Contact Information

Information Technology and Resources contact information:

Director
Information Technology and Resources
James Cook University
Telephone: (07) 4781 4545
Facsimile: (07) 4781 5230
Email: InformationTechnologyandResources@jcu.edu.au
Web: http://www.jcu.edu.au/office/itr
Townsville QLD 4811

Information Training Services

Training provided for students includes:

Specialised and discipline-specific research skills are also offered.

Details of all Information Training courses are available from InfoHelp and, for discipline-specific courses, from School teaching staff.

Library Services

Library services are provided from dedicated facilities at:

Library services may also be obtained through:

Brochures on library services are available from all service centres or on the World Wide Web (http://www.jcu.edu.au/gen/Library/homepage.html).

The Conditions for use of University Library Facilities are printed in all editions of the Student Handbooks and are available on the World Wide Web.

Study Skills Advisers

Study Skills Advisers in both Cairns and Townsville conduct regular programs of workshops and offer individual consultations to all students requiring assistance with matters relating to study (eg., writing skills, reading and note taking, organisation, exam preparation and oral presentations)

In Townsville there are three Advisers and each offers help in specific areas:

Study Skills Advisers’ offices are located in the Student Services Building directly above the University Bookshop. Hours are 9 am – 5 pm daily.

Contact can also be made by fax (07) 4781 4700.

In Cairns there are two Advisers:

They are located in the Library Building. Contact can also be made by fax (07) 4042 1204

More information about Study Skills is available in the Study Skills section of Learning Support on the JCU World Wide Web site, (http://www.jcu.edu.au/netshare/learn/studskls/index.html). A printed pro-gram of classes is also available from the Study Skills Advisers on both campuses.

Teaching and Staff Development

Teaching and Staff Development is composed of Staff Development, Teaching and Learning Resources, Teaching Support, and Teaching Development.

It provides support to JCU staff and students at the Cairns, Townsville and Mackay campuses as well as to students studying flexibly within Australia and overseas, through ensuring that the quality of the student’s learning experience is maximised.

This is done through support in developing subject materials for the World Wide Web, (http://www.tsd.jcu.edu.au) interactive multimedia and print, ensuring quality learning through feedback and evaluation.

Staff Development

This office coordinates and disseminates information about training courses, seminars and workshops across all campuses. It also maintains a Resources Library of material relevant to Teaching and Learning, and Higher Education administration.

Manager:

Administration:

The offices are located at Townsville – Room 008, Basement, Humanities II Building.

Telephone: (07) 4781 4395,
Facsimile: (07) 4781 5838,
Web: http://www.jcu.edu.au/acsup/staffdev/

Teaching Support

Teaching Support staff co-ordinate the administration of applications for teaching grants and awards, and the processing of central student feedback, such as JCET (James Cook University Evaluation of Teaching).

The office is located with that for Staff Development above.

Teaching and Learning Resources

Teaching and Learning Resources has a support role and is responsible for processing, reproducing and distributing JCU flexible learning subject materials to students; receipt and despatch of student assignments; and workshop, teleconference and examination arrangements; production of print, CDRom and web materials incorporating programming, graphics and video.

The office is located on the ground floor, E Block, Western Campus, Townsville

Telephone: (07) 4781 4685.

Teaching Development

Educational Development Advisers in Teaching Development work with academic staff to provide liaison and advice on ways to improve teaching practices by introducing strategies that promote active and independent learning. A series of workshops and seminars to promote the introduction of new methods and technologies in teaching are offered through the ‘Teaching Skills Program’.

Teaching Development staff also work closely with staff from Teaching and Learning Resources to design and develop educational resources for print, WWW and CDRom delivery.

The office is located on the ground floor, E Block, Western Campus, Townsville. Telephone (07) 4781 5526

World Wide Web: http://www.tsd.jcu.edu.au/td/about.shtml

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT

International Student Advisers:

Townsville: Cheryl Robertson BA JamesCook

Cairns: Therese Whitelum BA JamesCook

The International Student Advisers are available for consultation by students from overseas countries who are studying at James Cook University. The Advisers assist students to settle into life in Townsville with minimal stress, providing advice and practical assistance with day to day problems which might arise concerning study, accommodation, social and welfare services and education.

The International Student Advisers are part of the University’s International Student Program and are located as follows:

Townsville Campus

Office of International Affairs Multipurpose Building. Telephone: (07) 4781 4108

Cairns

General Enquiries Counter Ground floor of Building A1. Telephone: (07) 4042 1438

BOOKSHOP

Townsville Campus

The Bookshop is located in the Student Services Mall.

Telephone: (07) 4781 4812 Facsimile: (07) 4725 1209

E-mail: enquiries @bookshop.jcu.edu.au

Cairns Campus

The Bookshop is located on the Ground Floor of Building A2.

Telephone: (07) 4042 1157 Facsimile: (07) 4042 1158 E-mail: cairns@bookshop.jcu.edu.au

URL: http://www.bookshop.jcu.edu.au

The University Bookshop caters primarily for the academic and technical requirements of students and staff. It sells texts, computer hardware and software, reference books, stationery, academic dress and James Cook University publications. If a requested item is not in stock, the Bookshop will order it, with payment of a deposit.

Cash, EFTPOS, Bankcard, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Cheques will be accepted only by prior arrangement. An application form is available at the Bookshop.

MAIL

Townsville Campus

The James Cook University Post Office is located in the Student Services Mall, Douglas Campus. It provides a full range of postal services between the hours of 9.00 am and 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.

There is also a post-box on the ring road near Block A, Western Campus. It is cleared at 6.00 pm Sunday and at 2.30 pm and 6.00 pm each weekday.

Payments for telephone accounts, electricity, vehicle registration, QATB membership, Bankcard, Council rates, dog licences and Housing Commission loans may be made at the Post Office. The Post Office is also agent for the Commonwealth Bank, Social Security, Portable Long Service, ELGAS, AGC, AMP, Citibank, DSH Insurance, Australian Alliance Insurance and the Workers’ Compensation Board.

Telephone: (07) 4779 7388.

Cairns Campus

There is a Post Office at the Smithfield shopping centre, approximately 1km south of the Cairns Campus.

BANKING

Townsville Campus

Commonwealth Savings Bank facilities are available at the Post Office and in the Union shop. Keycard facilities are available at the Union Shop between the hours of 8.30 am and 5.00 pm. Automatic teller machine facilities are available.

A Uni Credit automatic teller is also located in the Student Services Mall.

Cairns Campus

Branches of a number of major banks and building societies are located at the Smithfield shopping centre, about 1km south of the Cairns Campus.

CREDIT UNION

Townsville Campus

Uni Credit Union Limited operates a full services Branch located in the Student Services Mall. Business hours are 9.00 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. All enquiries in regard to services can be directed to the Townsville office on phone (07) 4779 9235, fax (07) 4775 2966 or email info@unicu.org.au. The web URL is

http://www.unicu.org.au.

Internet Banking Service: e Branch https://www.unicu.org.au/netteller

Cairns Campus

Uni Credit Union members can withdraw from an EFTPOS facility located in the Bookshop. Business hours are 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

VEHICLES AND PARKING

Traffic and parking is controlled. There are free parking and permit-controlled parking areas. Parking of vehicles is permitted only where signs specifically allow. Breaches may incur a monetary penalty. The speed limits displayed on signs around the campus should be observed.

All provisions of the Queensland Traffic Act apply on campus roads.

Application forms for parking permits can be obtained as follows:

Townsville Campus

The Reception desk in the Humanities II Building or Central Services Office, in Demountable ‘B’.

Cairns Campus

The Central Services Office in Building A1.

SPORT AND RECREATION

Townsville Campus

For information concerning James Cook University sport in Townsville, including contact lists of over 40 sport and recreation clubs, contact Sport and Recreation.

Telephone: (07) 4781 5931

Union Fitness Centre (4781 5930)

The Centre is located in the Student Union mall near the union shop. Aerobics, weight training and other exercise equipment is available.

Pool (4781 5936)

The pool is located at western campus and is open, free of charge, to students. Staff and their guests are charged 50 cents and $1 admission respectively. Pool attendants are on duty whenever the pool is open.

Tennis courts and squash courts

There are four tennis courts located between the cricket and rugby ovals and further courts on the Western Campus. Three of the courts are lit. There are three squash courts, two located next to the fitness centre and one next to the tennis courts. The courts are available for use 6am – 10pm daily. Use of tennis courts is free of charge to students, staff and their guests. Use of squash courts is $4 an hour for students, $6 for staff and $8 for non-students. Courts are to be booked at the Fitness Centre.

Basketball courts

There are three outdoor basketball courts, two are lit. These courts are located at western campus.

All facility bookings are to be made one week in advance. A form is to be filled out at the Centre.

Cairns Campus

Sporting facilities at the Cairns Campus are currently under development. Enquiries regarding booking of these facilities can be made at the General Enquiries counter in Building A1.

CHILDCARE

Townsville Campus

Long day care is available on campus in two childcare centres, giving a total of 106 places, including 24 places for babies.

For further information about availability of places, opening hours and fees contact the Directors of each centre:

Cairns Campus

Smithfield Child Care Centre is a 61 place community based early childhood service. It is a Government funded Centre sponsored by JCU Student Association. It is regulated by the State Government regulations and is re-licensed every two years by the Department of Families, Youth and Community Care. The Centre is accredited with the National Childcare Accreditation Council.

For further information about availability of places, opening hours and fees contact:

STUDENT RESIDENCES

Student residential accommodation is available for students in both Townsville and Cairns. All new students receiving a QTAC offer for James Cook University will also receive application material for student residences with that offer.

Continuing and postgraduate students may contact the Accommodation Service for information and application forms. The Accommodation Service can also assist students to find private rental and share accommodation (see entry p.33, Accommodation Service).

Townsville Campus

There is on-campus accommodation for about 1000 students. The Accommodation Officer can be contacted on (07) 4781 4148.

Postgraduate students may also qualify for tutorships at colleges and halls of residence.

The Association of Heads of University Colleges and Halls (Townsville Chapter) supports the policy of James Cook University to prohibit sexual harassment.

The Accommodation Officer can also assist students looking for off-campus housing.

Telephone: (07) 4781 4148

Cairns Campus

From 2000, two student residences will be available close to the Cairns Campus (see p.43). Together, these residences will house almost 300 students. The Accommodation Officer in Cairns can be contacted on (07) 4042 1150.

Townsville Residences

THE JOHN FLYNN COLLEGE

Principal: Mr L.M. Marsh MSc NE

The John Flynn College is a fully-catered, coeducational collegiate residence affiliated with the Uniting and Lutheran Churches. It accepts up to 172 men and women of all races and faiths, from both within Australia and overseas. Residents are accommodated in single rooms, arranged in groups of 12 or fewer, sharing common room and bathroom facilities. For details of facilities fees and contracts, see the College web site at http:// www.johnflynn.org.

Telephone:

Principal: (07) 4727 7500

Facsimile: (07) 4775 2330 E-mail: JohnFlynnCollege@jcu.edu.au

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Warden: Mr Bruce R.A. Knight

The most recently established small, non-denominational College, with a family atmosphere which encourages unity in diversity of cultures. A co-ed College with approximately 20 male and 20 female places. Sixty percent are overseas students 30% of which are usually postgraduate scholars.

This college is a self-catering establishment for residents who are self assured and considerate of others.

All applicants are interviewed by the Warden.

Telephone:

Warden: (07) 4771 0223 Secretary: (07) 4771 0200

Facsimile: (07) 4771 0225 E-mail: RotaryInternationalHouse@jcu.edu.au

ST MARK’S COLLEGE

Warden: The Rev. Michael W. Merriman BA MDiv

St Mark’s is operated by the Anglican Church. It provides accommodation and meals to 153 residents. All are housed in single rooms in both mixed and single gender sections. Rooms have telephone and internet connections. College computer rooms are also provided and are online. Tutors are available for care and assistance. A chapel provides the opportunity for regular worship for those who are interested. TV and recreation spaces are provided and the Student Association organises regular sport and social events. St Mark’s welcomes all people regardless of race, nationality, or religion.

Further information and details of fees can be obtained from:

Warden, St Mark’s College Telephone: (07) 4779 5044 Facsimile: (07) 4775 6270

ST PAUL’S COLLEGE

Principal: Dr G.A. Mason DipEd Chester Coll MEd Oregon MA Oregon PhD BrCol

St Paul’s Residential Catholic College provides accommodation for 75 men and 75 women from Queensland, interstate and overseas. Set within a quiet area of the campus, the College is within walking distance to all University facilities.

Reserved rooms are available for postgraduate and international students.

Residents are accommodation in fully furnished single study-bedrooms equipped with internet and telephones. Rooms are serviced weekly, including bed linen. The College provides 21 meals per week.

Academic and pastoral care is provided. The College is supervised in the evening through a ‘night carer’ security service.

For further information, intending residents may contact:

Principal, St Paul’s College Telephone: (07) 4727 7800 Facsimile: (07) 4725 4758.

ST RAPHAEL’S COLLEGE

Principal: ... ... ...

St Raphael’s College for women students, which was established in 1964 under the auspices of the Catholic Bishop of Townsville, welcomes students from all faiths and cultures. Students are accommodated in fully furnished single rooms and are provided with three meals a day. Rooms are insect screened and have phone and e-mail access. Facilities include a chapel, a library, a computer room, gym and sporting equipment, televisions, and a table tennis table.

Pastoral care is provided.

For futher information contact:

Principal Telephone: (07) 4727 7200 Facsimile: (07) 4727 7282 E-mail: straphaels@jcu.edu.au

UNIVERSITY HALLS OF RESIDENCE

Warden: ... ... ...

University Halls of residence provide total accommodation for 497 students in a variety of full-board and self-catering rooms. The combined residential colleges are operated as non-denominational residences for men and women attending the University on a full-time basis as undergraduates or graduates.

There are two Halls, one located on the Eastern Campus, University Hall and one on the Western Campus, Western Hall.

Full details can be obtained from:

Warden University Halls of Residence

Telephone: (07) 4781 5777 (University Hall) (07) 4781 5888 (Western Hall)

Facsimile: (07) 4779 9129 (University Hall) (07) 4775 2146 (Western Hall)

E-mail: gordon.bell@jcu.edu.au

Cairns Residences

OYSTER COURT

Purpose-built, self-catering student apartments are available at nearby Trinity Beach. Each apartment is fully self-contained and includes three bedrooms, furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk and ceiling fan. A shared, furnished living room and fully equipped kitchen (with cutlery, crockery and fridge) are provided in each apartment. All study bedrooms incorporate a phone/computer outlet for gaining access to the Internet. The apartment grounds include BBQ facilities plus a basketball area. Trinity Beach is on the main bus route to the campus and the city, a ten minute walk to the beach and a five minute bicycle ride from the Campus.

For full details tlephone (07) 4057 7630.

CAMPUS STUDENT LODGE

Situated only 400 metres from the University, Campus Student Lodge provides fully catered accommodation for 234 students. Facilities include a computer centre, swimming pool, barbeque area, volleyball courts, dining room and conference facilities. Campus Student Lodge is linked to the Campus by a pedestrian walkway/bicycle path. Students are accommodated in single rooms, furnished with a bed, desk, wardrobe and fan.

For full details telephone (07) 4057 6599.

CONVOCATION

The James Cook University Convocation consists of all graduates of the University, past and present members of the University Council, current full-time teaching staff, heads of the residential colleges and some senior administrative staff, plus some members of the Townsville and District University Society and/or the North Queensland University Association and some graduates of the University of Queensland. Convocation also includes past members of the Council of the former Townsville College of Advanced Education who became eligible following amalgamation on 1 January 1982.

Membership of the Governing Body

An important function of Convocation is to elect members of the University Council every third year. Through these members, Convocation can play a significant role in the governance of the University.

Alumni Medal

The Alumni Medal is awarded to the graduating student who during his/her course, displays a high level of academic achievement and makes a significant contribution to the University in any or all of the following areas: sport, cultural activities, student welfare or fostering wider community relations.

Keeping in Touch

The Alumni/Convocation Office keeps members in touch with University events and activities through the Alumni publication JCU-Link. This publication is sent out each year to members for whom a current address is held.

JCU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC.

The JCU Alumni Association Inc. has established an important bridge between the University and the wider community. As a separate incorporation, the JCU Alumni Association Inc. will be able to speak for JCU graduates, raise money, establish scholarships, own property and “encourage excellence at James Cook University through the promotion of cooperative links between the Institution and its Alumni and Friends”. James Cook University graduates are part of the global community and through them the JCU Alumni Association Inc. will maintain ties with the world at large.

Various Chapters of the Alumni Association within Australia and overseas have been or are being established. Chapters are either discipline based or geographically based. Informal alumni dinners have been held throughout North Queensland and in South-east Asia and reunions are on-going.

Further information about Alumni or Convocation is available by contacting:

The Alumni/Convocation Officer
James Cook University
Cairns Campus
PO Box 6811
Telephone: (07) 4042 1016
Facsimile: (07) 4042 1300
Email: alumni@jcu.edu.au
Cairns QLD 4870

CHAPLAINCY SERVICE

The James Cook University Chaplaincy Service is a free and confidential service. It is committed to the development of all facets of the human person and offers support, friendship and hospitality to members of all faiths and anyone in seach of spirituality and meaning in life.

The Chaplaincy Service offers:

Multi-faith Ministry

Witnessing to the good news of the Gospel message through service, collaboration and dialogue with individuals and religious goups on campus.

Mentoring

Personal support and accompaniment for spiritual self-awareness and growth, especially in times of particular need.

Developing Prayer

Discovering and deepening a loving relationship with God.

Faith Education

Discussion groups, lectures, workshops and seminars on spiritual and religious topics.

Student Care

Encourages and develops leadership potential within an inter-cultural and inter-faith service for and by students.

Open Forums

Discussions on social and religious issues where participants can articulate, clarify and evaluate their own beliefs and values.

For futher information contact:

Sr Lucy Kert fdcc University Chaplain Multi Purpose Building 1, Room HY012.

Telephone: (07) 4781 5682 Mobile: 0407 656 150 E-mail: jcu.chaplain@jcu.edu.au

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE

The University has an English Language Centre for international students.

The ELC runs a number of different programs to assist students with their English.

General English classes can be taken on a part-time or full-time basis at the Centre. These classes are small and are aimed at improving general English communication in speaking, reading, writing and listening.

The ELC also caters to the needs of current university students as well as prospective students by running English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes. These classes help students prepare for university by teaching them how to listen and take notes in lectures; how to write essays, examination answers, reports and theses; how to analyse texts and how to select material to read as well as make appropriate notes; what is appropriate academic style in writing and what is expected of them in the Australian tertiary education system.

The North Queensland Tertiary Foundation Program is also run by the ELC. This Foundation Program is a pre-university program including EAP, Computer Studies and Australian Studies. Students entering this program will, on successful completion, gain direct entry into James Cook University as undergraduate students. This program is unique in Australia in that, although it is a pre-university program, it is worth up to nine credit units at first year level. Students are also permitted to enrol in one level 1 subject while taking the JCU Foundation Program, thus allowing them to have the opportunity of entering the University the following semester with up to 12 credit units already accumulated.

LC1000 English for Academic Purposes is a level 1 university subject open to both overseas and migrant students from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds (NESB). This subject is a three unit subject.

For information on any of these programs or for advice and information on English language problems contact:.

The English Language Centre E Block, Western Campus Telephone: +;61 7 4781 5390 Facsimile: +;61 7 4781 5392 E-mail: EnglishLanguage Centre@jcu.edu.au URL: http://www.elc.jcu.edu.au

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