2010 December

Extra Curricular Network Australia – Student Survey

December 22, 2010 in Clubs and Societies

The Extra Curricular Network Australia (ECNA) is a student-run, not-for-profit organisation that seeks to bring students together for the benefit of student networking and collaboration to create positive social change.  The ECNA seeks to develop socially aware individuals, and equip students with the skills to be corporate and community leaders of the future.  Past events that have successfully brought together students from a range of academic disciplines have focused on the areas of the environment, human rights, and personal and professional development.

The Extra Curricular Network Australia highly values the views of its student base.  It is therefore conducting a brief survey on your student experience and wider interests.  The survey can be found at the following link: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/429363/Extra-Curricular-Network-Australia.  Your responses will directly influence upcoming ECNA events in 2011.

For more information on how to get involved with the Extra Curricular Network Australia, please visit ecna.com.au.

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Honours Research Essay Studentship and Kinsman Award

December 8, 2010 in Grants and Scholarships

The Faculty of Business and Economics announces the 2011 round of applications now open for the Honours Research Essay Studentship and Kinsman Award and for the Masters Research Essay Studentship and Prize.

Applications for both schemes close on 28 January 2011.

The guidelines and application forms for both schemes will also be posted on the Faculty web site shortly. For further information or assistance on the schemes, please don’t hesitate to contact Jennifer or a colleague from the Research unit.

Contact details:

Jennifer Decolongon  
Research Higher Degrees Manager
Faculty of Business and Economics
Tel: +61 3 8344 3521

Please download the application form via this link: Application form

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TLU Seeking Peer Writing Tutors

December 2, 2010 in Academic Enrichment

The Peer Writing program invites applications from suitably qualified students for Peer Writing Tutor positions.

The Peer Writing program is run by the Teaching and Learning Unit in the Faculty of Business and Economics. Peer Writing Tutors will be required to work individually with students. Peer Writing Tutors will be provided with training prior to commencing their peer tutoring role. Peer tutors will help students with written work and will answer questions regarding referencing, grammar and basic structure.

Using peer learning principles, the program aims to provide an environment in which students can develop their writing skills in a relaxed and informal setting with other students who have demonstrated that they are confident and successful writers.

It is expected that Peer Writing Tutors will be employed for two hours per week, although this is negotiable. This is a paid position and will continue until the end of Semester Two 2011.

Successful applicants will:

  1. Be students with excellent grades in the Faculty of Business and Economics,
  2. Have a grade average of H2B or above,
  3. An understanding of peer learning principles, an ability to demonstrate confidence, clarity, accuracy and fluency in written English, and
  4. Have excellent interpersonal skills, good team work skills, and an ability to work independently.

Applicants should send a CV and a copy of academic results, with a covering letter to:

Ms Sanchia Draper

Teaching and Learning Unit

Faculty of Economics and Commerce

The University of Melbourne,

Level 5, The Spot, 198 Berkeley Street

Carlton 3053

Applications should be sent in hard copy form, not sent electronically. Applications close 28 January 2011.

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