Halls of Residence 1999

Intemational House W.T. Ken(dall Hall

Medley Hall

There are three University of Melboume Halls of Residence, two of them (International House and Medley Hall) providing living and other facilities to students of any course, and one (W.T. Kendall Hall), which is associated with a particular course (Veterinary Science), providing accommodation for students who are required to do some of their training at a University outstation.

International House, founded in 1957, is a Hall of Residence owned by the University of Melboume. h provides a place of accommodation where Australian and overseas students, in equal numbers, can live and study, and in their daily living, move towards intemational understanding and friendship.

Medley Hall is committed to the encouragement of a broader tertiary education as well as the provision of a collegiate society to which students feel they really belong. An essential part of Hall life is the experience of living with others - of friendships made with people from different backgrounds, participating in formal and informal tutoring, playing sport together, and involvement in all the social activities. Medley Hall is particularly successful in encouraging students in their social and academic development because our intake is small and our style fairly informal. This allows us to have continuous, personal contact with students.

[The School of Forestry, Creswick Ltd. at Creswick acts as an outstation for University of Melboume Forestry students:

Address: School of Forestry, Creswick Ltd. Manager: Jeff Primmer Telephone: (03)53214100 Facsimile: (03)53214111 Residential fees (1998) (32 weeks, self-catering): AVG House: 38 Rooms $1,080 per semester. Cabins: 24 Rooms $800 per semester Number of students 1998: 62]

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International House

HISTORY International House which covers 1.6 hectares of beautiful grounds in Royal Parade, Parkville is a collegiate institution providing a place of residence, education and community life for members of the University. There are approximatelv equal numbers of students from Australia and overseas. The purchase of Greycourt in 1975 united the buildings with a long continuous frontage to Royal Parade. The purchase of 15 fiats adjacent to the House in 1996. provides comfortable facilities for visiting academics and senior students seeking some independence in an academic community of some 270 residents.

Following several years of fund raising activities, Clunies-Ross Wing and a central block of public rooms were opened early in 1957 with 42 students. Samuel Wadham Wing was opened in March 1963, bringing the total population of students and tutors to 108. The acquisition of Hilda Stevenson House in 1967 brought the total number in residence to 128. The Scheps Wing housing 79 students and 6 tutors, was opened in 1972. With the purchase of Greycourt in 1975 the House reached its present capacity to house some 240 residents, including a number of visiting academics.

Intemational House caters for both men and women students, Australian and overseas. The House remains open during vacations and places are often available for temporary residents and visiting academics. While predominantly for undergraduates, a number of postgraduate residents add balance to the diverse community.

PURPOSE AND VISION To achieve academic success, personal growth and cross-cultural understanding through a challenging and supportive e.xperience in intemational living and leaming. To be recognised as an outstanding community through the excellence of its educational experience, preparing students for valuable roles in their local and global communities.

Chairman of the Council Mr Julian R Gardner, LLB

Head of College Associate Professor Donald Stewart, MSc PhD Melb FAusIMM FRACI

Deputy Head of College Mrs Suzanne A Barrah, BA DipEd

Senior Tutor MrNaomichi Nishizawa. BE Nihon

RE Ross Tutor in English for Academic Purposes Mrs Tasma Wischer, BA CeriEd ATTI GDHumRel/Ed GDipTESOL Deakin

Librarian Mrs Laurel J Clark, DipLib RMIT MA Monash

Resident Tutors Accounting: Mr Ferry Lubis, MAppFin Monash Architecture, Building and Planning: Ms Ai Leen Lim. BPD BArch Melb. Biology: Ms Isabelle Hoong. BA BSc Monash Business Lent': Ms Margaret Wang, LLB BCom Deakin Computer Science & Information Systems: Nikhil Mohan, BEc NE GDipBusSys MBusIT RMIT MCP+ Economics and English for .Academic Purposes: Ms Joanne Evans, BEc LaTrobe MCom Melb. Electrical Engineering: Ms Jinni Lee, BCompSc BE Monash Humanities, Lent' and English for Academic Purposes: Mr Simon Obendorf, BA LLB Melb. Japanese and Dimmick Tutor to Ch'erseas Students: Ms Janice Powell, BA(AsianSt) BEc ANU GDipArts(Jap) Melb. Mathematics and Engineering: Mr Carlos Amaya, EnvSanitEng LaSalle(Colombia) Mathematics/StatisUcs: Mr Henry Wong, BSC Auck. Medicine: Dr Niroshini John. MBBS Melb. Physics and Engineering: Mr Naomichi Nishizawa, BE Nihon MESc Melb. Floor Tutors: Mr Jim Gombas, BScME Stanf; Justin Kennedy, BComm/Arts Melb.

Non Resident Tutor Chemistry: Mr Damian Callahan, BSc

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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Computing Fundamentals Mr Jonathan Mirtschin, BECivil Melb. English for Academic Purposes: Mrs Tasma Wischer, BA CertEd ATTI GDHumRel/Ed GDipTESOL Deakin

Psychology: Ms Jaime Tan

HOUSE TUITION ^ . ^ • . u A feature of college life is the tutorial system whereby undergraduates are guided and assisted in their studies by tutors -both resident and non-resident. The House provides small group tutorials in the basic subjects of most of the facuhies. These sessions are supplementary to University lectures and are of particular importance to first year students, especially those from overseas, who may experience some difficulty in studying in English. The R.E Ross Tutor in English for Academic Purposes has an important role. Resident tutors also provide pastoral care. The tutors, one on every floor of each wing, are a group of highly-qualified mature residents who offer help with any academic or personal problems.

INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE The Angus Mitchell Memorial Library provides a useful working collection in the principal fields of undergraduate study together with a modest general section. The Computer Room, with many IBM, Apple Mac computers and printers is linked electronically with the University, the Baillieu Library and the Intemet. Printers are also available.

HOUSE FEES (exclusive of University Fees) Resident Students

Registration Fee $27.50 Enrolment Fee (payable on admission) $220 Basic Annual Fee for Residence (payable in 4 instalments) $8,608 Caution Money (reclaimable if no dues outstanding) $150 Student Club Subscription $110

Linen is provided if necessary. All students and tutors take their meals in the Dimmick Dining Hall. Students are required to purchase academic gowns which they are to wear on formal occasions.

All students are provided with single study-bedrooms and individual telephones with voice-mail. Intemet access linked to the University is also provided. These furnished rooms are heated as is the rest of the House.

Membership of the House is nomially for not less than one academic year. Ten academic weeks' notice is required if an undergraduate member intends to go out of residence during the year.

POSTGRADUATES While predominantly for undergraduates, the House enjoys having a number of postgraduate students in residence and offers them special rates.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships, ranging from $2,500 (2 only) to $200, tenable by undergraduates for one year may be awarded to those who gam outstanding results in the VCE examinations or in their University courses.

Bursary assistance may be granted to students in cases of need. Applications should be made to the Head of College

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The Orientation Program which includes cross-cultural communication workshops helps all new students to settle in.

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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

APPLICATIONS: FURTHER INFORMATION Application forms and further information may be obtained from the Admissions Secretar\', Intemational House. 241 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria 3052, telephone (03) 9347 6655, fax (03) 9349 1761. Additional infomiation about Intemational House can be found on the Web Home Page: hnp://www.ihouse.unimelb.edu.au.

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Medley Hall

HISTORY In 1949 the buildings, 46-48 Drummond Street, Carlton, were handed to the Students' Representative Council by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable T. HoUway, to serve as a student hostel.

The State Govemment through the Public Works Department undertook to make the buildings habitable for some 36 students and to provide essential fumiture

Towards the end of 1951, legislation was passed by the State Govemment which allowed the University Council to establish "hostels and halls of residence for students". The University assumed control of the Dmmmond Street Hostel in April 1953 and appointed a Warden to be in charge. The establishment was renamed Medley Hall in April 1955.

In March I960, Medley Hall arranged the lease of the next-door house, 56 Dmmmond Street. In August 1961, this house was purchased for Medley Hall by the University with funds made available through the Australian Universities Commission.

In March 1967 women were admitted into residence at Medley Hall and the total number of residents was 40 (12 women and 28 men). In March 1971 extensions to Medley Hall were finished and some 29 women and 32 men comprised the establishment. The Hall has continued as a co-educational collegiate community with first priority being given to tertiary students from country, interstate and overseas homes.

Chairman of Medley Hall Council Professor TW Healy, PhD Col. MSc FRACI FAA FTS

Principal Carol Ann Butters

RESIDENCE The Hall is open for the full calendar year. Students are not accepted into the Hall unless they intend to remain for the full academic year, including the examination period, unless a prior arrangement has been made with the Principal. A semester's notice of a student's intention to leave is required. The Principal is available to counsel students.

FEES Enrolment Fee $200 Residence Fee (30 weeks) $7,530

During the long vacation accommodation is available for temporary residents, including students and graduates of other universities. Group vacation rates are negotiable.

FURTHER INFORMATION Further information may be obtained from the Principal, Medley Hall, 48 Dmmmond Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053. Telephone 9663 5847, fax 9662 2896. E-mail: c.butters@medleyhall.unimelb.edu.au

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