On-Campus Orientation 2018: Trimester 1#orientation18

‘Respect’

ORIENTATION CHECKLIST:

Apart from taking part in all the Orientation Activities, these are the things you must do to get started:

□ Get your ID Card via Safety and Security: www.une.edu.au/campus-life/campus-information/safety-and-security/id-cards

□ Get your parking permit: www.une.edu.au/campus-life/campus-information/parking

□ Bookmark the Student Support Team’s site (The Insiders’ Guide): https://blog.une.edu.au/studentexperience

□ Like the Student Support Team’s Facebook page EdUne (www.facebook.com/ed.une) or follow them on Twitter (https://twitter.com/UNESupport )

□ Complete the Academic Integrity Module (compulsory): http://moodle.une.edu.au/enrol/index.php?id=10214

□ Do the Tertiary Literacy Assessment to find out which skills you need to brush up on: www.une.edu.au/current-students/resources/academic-skills/tertiary-literacy-assessment

□ Get your timetable (on-campus classes or intensive schools) : www.une.edu.au/current-students/my-course/managing-my-course/timetables

□ Bookmark and diarise the Principal Dates: www.une.edu.au/current-students/my-course/managing-my-course/principal-dates

□ Organise your textbooks: United Campus Bookshop https://ucb.net.au

□ Check the rules of your course at: https://my.une.edu.au/courses/2018/courses/search

□ If you need more information about your course or study program contact Student Success via AskUNE, the Library helpdesk, or 02 6773 2000.

□ Make sure you entered your Tax File Number during Enrolment and filled out a Commonwealth Assistance Form

□ Download and install Sophos (free anti-virus software): www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/antivirus

□ Complete a Web Browser Check (to ensure compatibility with the UNE network): www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware

□ Register for the New England Award (you’ll be glad you did!): www.une.edu.au/current-students/graduation/new-england-award

□ Locate and meet your First Year Advisor.

□ Have fun, ask a lot of questions and be safe!

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WELCOME TO UNE: ORIENTATION 2018Orientation Theme: Respect

WELCOME TO UNE AND TO #ORIENTATION18. Our theme this year is ‘Respect’.

In February 2016, Australia’s universities launched a groundbreaking initiative, Respect.Now.Always. to prevent and address sexual assault and harassment across Universities Australia wide.

In August 2017 the Australian Human Rights Commission released the Change the course: National report on sexual assault and sexual harassment at Australian universities, the result of a national survey of over 30,000 students across all 39 Australian universities.

UNE is now implementing all nine recommendations of the report and is committed to providing a respectful, safe and secure learning, living and working environment. Safety and respect is central to UNE’s culture.

In the words of our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Annabelle Duncan ...

“We will not tolerate sexual assault or harassment at UNE. It starts with Respect for everyone, right Now, and Always. Respect is a way of treating or thinking about everything and everyone. It starts with you!”

RESPECT.

I’M NOT SURE WHERE I NEED TO BE, OR, I’M LOST!Orientation is all about finding out about things and working out where everything is. So, at some stage during Orientation you’re probably going to be lost and not sure where you need to be (everyone at Orientation will feel like this at some stage, it’s completely normal). If you find that you need help, drop in and have a chat with our Orientation Guides located in the Student Support Team tent in the Central Courtyard (just below the main fountain, you can’t miss the ‘i’ banners and tent). You can also find them later in the week in the Dixson Library Foyer.

They’ll be wearing t-shirts that look like this ...

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They will be able to answer any of your questions and direct you to where you need to be. If our guides happen to be out and about with other students, drop into the Library and have a chat to the fantastic staff at the Helpdesk (and you can always grab your ID card while you’re there) or look out for the Student Support staff.

I NEED HELP ENROLLING:The Customer Service Team will be available for Online Enrolment assistance at the following times throughout Orientation in the Dixson Library Computer Lab:

Monday 26 February 2-5pm

Tuesday 27 February 9-1pm & 2-4pm

Wednesday 28 February 9-1pm & 2-4pm

Thursday 1 March 9-1pm & 2-4pm

Friday 2 March 9-1pm & 2-4pm

Please note: These sessions are to assist with the Online Enrolment process only. If you require assistance with your unit selection then please ensure that you seek advice from Student Central (via AskUNE) prior to attending these sessions.

TIP: Download the UNE App for ready access to maps!

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/mune/id924368406?mt=8

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.edu.une.mobile&hl=en

WHICH GROUPS DO I BELONG TO?You are part of the broad community of UNE students studying on-campus or living locally. No doubt you might fit in with one or more of the following groups:

I’m living ON CampusIf you’re living in College you’ll be part of your particular College Freshers (there will be quite a few of you so don’t feel alone!). Senior students (known as Resident Fellows or Academic Mentors) in each of the Colleges will make sure you’re where you need to be at the right times during Orientation. If you have any questions or concerns, make sure you chat to one of your College Seniors.

I’m living in TownThis means you’re now a ‘Townie’. 50% of students who are studying on-campus are Townies just like you. Refer to the specific Townies’ program and make sure you’re at the free Welcome BBQ on Sunday night to meet everyone (plus you’ll pick up your free and ‘official’ Townies’ merch)! There is even a special UNE Townies’ Club, so make sure you join! You’ll also meet all your official reps for the year and if you have any questions or concerns, make sure you chat to one of your Townies Seniors.

I’m an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander studentMake sure you drop in and say hello to the mob at Oorala who will provide specific support just for you, especially if you need tutorial assistance!

Oorala also invite you to drop by the Centre during Orientation week for a number of activities (see the main program below for details).

I’m an online student living locallyYou’re a ‘Townie’ too! You are welcome to join the Townies Club and you’ll have made friends for the duration of your degree(s).

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COMPETITIONSHow to Play Step 1: Find a teammate or three (maximum is 3 for this Challenge), download and install the free Actionbound App to your phone/tablet: https://en.actionbound.com/download/

Step 2: Accept the Terms and Conditions. Once the app loads, click on Bounds Nearby (you will need to give Actionbound access to your location).

Step 3: Find the competition you want to enter (Lifesaver Day Treasure Hunt or Orientation Challenge bound) and click start bound.

Step 4: In the Team name, enter your preferred name and in the names section use your UNE email address (so we can contact you). If you have any trouble, drop into the Student Support Team during Orientation (Central Courtyard) and one of our friendly Orientation Guides will help you sort it out.

COMPETITION PRIZES

LIFESAVER DAY TREASURE HUNT

Tuesday 27 February

The Lifesaver Day Treasure Hunt is the perfect way to make sure you get to know all the services and support available to you while you are at UNE.

Use Actionbound to find stalls and scan the QR Code, upload a photo, or get a clue for your chance to win a share of some of the loot.

The Loot

ORIENTATION CHALLENGE

Wednesday 28 February to Friday 2 March

You need to attend your Academic Programs. You also need to know who your first year advisors are, how to find your timetables and download them and heaps of other really important stuff. You might as well get yourself in the running for a Woolies voucher while you’re at it.

Winning entries will be those who complete the most tasks in the Challenge on Actionbound. Should more than 3 teams complete all steps, those entries will be drawn at random to decide the prizes.

First Prize: 3 x $50.00 Woolies Vouchers Second Prize: 3 x $30.00 Woolies VouchersThird Prize: 3 x $20.00 Woolies Vouchers

FACEBOOK PHOTO COMP

Each day, our intrepid photographers will be out and about taking candid snaps of new students getting oriented. Of an evening, these pics will be loaded to the Ed UNE Facebook page. All you need to do is find your picture and tag yourself to be in the running.

A brand new iPad!

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PROGRAM SUMMARYDATE & TIME EVENT START TIME + VENUE APPLICABLE TO

Friday23.2.18

Orientation begins for International Students

9.30amLewis Lecture Theatre C028

International Students

Sunday25.2.18

Townies Welcome BBQ and Speed Friending

5pmThe ‘Stro C018

All non-College residents(incl. International Students)

Monday26.2.18

Oorala Welcome Breakfast & Gowning

8amOorala Aboriginal Centre E022

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students

Students to collect Academic Gowns & Free Breakfast

From 9.00amTop Courtyard

All non-College residents including International Students

Medical Students Please consult the School of Rural Medicine for your Academic Program details

EEN New Entry Nursing Students Academic Program

9am Di Watson Lecture Theatre C006

Commencing EEN Nursing Students

Guard of Honour 9.50amGraduates Walk C016

Staff, returning students and parents. Commencing students to be seated in Lazenby Hall.

Commencement Ceremony 10amLazenby Hall C016

All Students (to be seated by 9.45am)

Parent’s Morning Tea + Information Session hosted by Janelle Tisserand

From 10.15amLewis Lecture Theatre C028

Parents and friends of Students

Toolkit Session hosted by Kirsti Abbott

Directly after Commencement Ceremony Lazenby Hall C016

All Students

Welcome Lunch Directly after Toolkit session Ingrid Moses Courtyard

All students & Parents

O’Mazing Race 2pmTop Courtyard

(Townies), International Students, Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander Students

Afternoon Tea & Yarning Circle 4pm Oorala Centre EO22

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students

Tuesday27.2.18

Lifesaver Day + Free BBQ lunch 10amIngrid Moses Courtyard+ Lazenby Hall C016

All Students

Campus tours (inc Library) - seeprogram entry below

Every half hour 10am-12:30pm- Student Support Marquee

All students

Commencing Student Photo 1pmBooloominbah Lawns

All Students

SportUNE Olympiad 2pmSportUNE Facility S032

All Students

Mature Students’ Afternoon Tea (hosted by UNESA)

2-4pm Booloominbah Lawns

All non-School leavers

Wednesday28.2.18

Compulsory Academic Programs Commence

(see academic program guide to find out what program to attend)

All Students (in School Groups)

Students enrolled in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences degrees

9am-12:15pm (followed by pizza lunch - Education Lawns)Arts Lecture Theatre E012

Students enrolled in Science and Technology degrees

9am McClymont LectureTheatre 1 W034

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Students enrolled inEducation degrees

Meet on Education lawns forpizza lunch 12:15pm followed by Education Lecture Theatre E007

Students enrolled in Environmental and Rural Science degrees

9am Biological Sciences Lecture Theatre

Students enrolled in Lawdegrees

1:30pm Belshaw LectureTheatre (LT1) W40 Economics,Business, and Law Building

Comedy Night - FeaturingDan Muggleton

6:30pm The ‘StroCheck https://unelife.com.au/ for more details

All Students

Thursday1.3.18

Compulsory academic programs continue

(see academic program guide to find out what program to attend)

All students (in school groups)

Students enrolled in Environmental and Rural Science degrees

9am Biological SciencesLecture Theatre S003

Students enrolled inScience and Technologydegrees

9am McClymont LectureTheatre 1 W034

Students enrolled in Nursingand Social Work degrees

9am Somerville LectureTheatre

Students enrolled inBusiness degrees

1:00pm Meet in the foyer in front of the John L Dillon Lecture Theatre (LT4) in Economics, Business, and Law Building W42 for lunch.Official program commences at 1.30pm sharp for lunch

Fresher Bash featuring SarshaSimone

The ‘Stro Check https://unelife.com.au/ for more details

Over 18 students only

‘Straya’ Double Feature Belgrave Cinema. Check https://unelife.com.au/ for more details

All Students

Friday2.3.18

Review and Prepare Day - get everything sorted ready for lectures on Monday.

Various venues All Students

Academic Support Pop Up 10 - 12pm - Letters RoomDixson Library

All Students

Oorala Grill and Chill - BBQ and networking with the Oorala team

12pm Oorala Centre E022 Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander Students

Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic Innovation)’s Challenge - Tree Planting and BBQ

10:30am Goat Track Bridge (Sport UNE Playing Fields)

All Students

Sunday4.3.18

Intercollegiate Swimming Carnival

10am - Monckton Aquatic Centre (see colleges for bus times)

College Students refer to your colleges. Townies refer to your program

Monday5.3.18

Lectures commence for All students (refer to your individual timetable for details)

All Students

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QUICK GUIDE TO ORIENTATION EVENTSTownies: If you’re based in Armidale for your studies, but not actually LIVING on-campus – you’re a ‘Townie’. Make sure you attend the Welcome BBQ at 5.00pm Sunday 25 February at the Bistro (see the map in this program) so you can meet all the other Townies, pick up your free t shirt and Commencement Pack!

Around half our entire on-campus student population are Townies! The free Welcome BBQ is one of the most important events for new Townies. It’s a great networking opportunity - you get to meet other Townies (so you don’t feel alone during other events happening this week), get some great info, and hear about special events planned just for you (plus pick up some nice freebies including your Commencement Pack). There’s a FREE Bus which departs town (Old Courthouse) at 4:45pm and returns from UNE (Northern Carpark)at 7:15pm. Also, if you’re an Indigenous, International or Mature student, we would love to see you at the Welcome BBQ (even if you DO live on campus). This family-friendly welcome is also extended to your partner and any children you may have (but no pets please!).

Whether or not you make it to the BBQ, come to the Top Courtyard (near Campus Essentials) between 8.00 and 9.45am on Monday 26 February, so you can pick up your Academic Gown to wear at the Commencement Ceremony (it’s free but you’ll need photo ID to borrow a gown). There will be free breakfast of pancakes and fruit salads PLUS a free barista coffee for the first 50 Townies there! Any questions? uni4me@une.edu.au or 6773 2506

Commencement Ceremony and Toolkit

You’re all getting gowned up (yes, full-on academic robes) and you’ll join all the UNE dignitaries in Lazenby Hall for the official Welcome Ceremony. It’s a major occasion and the only time every new on-campus UNE student will be in the same place at the same time. You’ll hear from all the important folks at UNE along with student leaders and an official Welcome to Country. Commencement runs for around 40-45 minutes.

Toolkit (hosted by Kirsti Abbott) UNE Lecturer, science communicator, and UNE Discovery program leader Dr Kirsti Abbott will lead a discussion with Dr Erica Smith (representing the academic community), Dr Alex Dunn (representing the support community and an ex UNE student) and a student representative to discuss what their experiences were like and to impart pearls of wisdom to help students get their degrees with minimal hassles. Students will be able to participate and ask questions, in fact, you can ask the panel a question now at https://goo.gl/yFki4e (just click on the + sign at the bottom of the page) and we will answer it in the session.

NOTE: Please return your gown immediately after the Ceremony and Toolkit and definitely prior to the BBQ – Sauce and Academic Gowns don’t mix! If you do not return your gown you will be required to pay the full replacement cost.

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Parents’ Information Session (hosted by Janelle Tisserand)We’re hosting a special information session (and morning tea) just for parents. Do you have questions about how UNE works, Scholarships, Centrelink, keeping track of how your son or daughter is going? Please join us to line Graduates’ Walk for the official academic procession at 10am and then head to Lewis Lecture Theatre for a live stream of Commencement Ceremony, Toolkit Session, Morning Tea, and finally the Parents’ Session.

O-Mazing RaceThe O’mazing Race Treasure Hunt is the on-campus orientation for Townies. It includes the main sites at UNE that you will need to know about, and a chance to win prizes. Teams of two are best for the race, but you can have teams of up to six. On your own? No problem, we’ll match you up with a team before the race starts. Marshalling will be at Graduates’ Walk 1.45 on Monday for the race start at 2.00pm.

Lifesaver Day + Campus ToursLifesaver Day is all about the things you can do and get involved with while you’re studying at UNE. It’s a pretty hectic day so make sure you take your time-chat to stallholders, clubs, students and businesses and get involved in everything you can. A university experience is not just about study!

Campus Tours will be conducted by the Orientation Guides every 30 mins (10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00, 12.30) to show you where you need to be for the rest of the week (and in particular, your academic programs). Meet at the Student Support Team Information Tent below the fountain outside Lazenby Hall.

Oorala Chill and Grill Come along for a feed and a yarn.

On hand will be the good folk from the Armidale and UNE communities that help support our students. This will include staff from Oorala, Homes North, UNE Medical Centre, Armajun Medical Centres, Centrelink & UNE Student Central, just to name a few. You can grill and chill from 12pm on Friday at the Oorala Centre E022.

Our tips to making the most of Lifesaver Day:

STEP 1: Locate the Information Booth in the Central Courtyard to collect your Lifesaver Day Bag (see photo below), and check out the maps to locate stalls. If you have any questions, be sure to ask our Ambassadors.

STEP 2: Make sure you’ve got the Actionbound app downloaded (see the prizes page for instructions), and you have the Lifesaver Day Treasure Hunt loaded to be in the running for some fantastic prizes.

STEP 3: Check out the Central Courtyard Marquees for UNE Clubs & Societies, and plenty more stalls.

STEP 4: When you have completed the Treasure Hunt, upload your results. We will announce the winning team on the Ed UNE Facebook Page by Wednesday afternoon. Be sure to put your student email in the names section, so that we can get in touch.

STEP 5: Hungry? Grab yourself something to eat at the BBQ in the Central Courtyard.

STEP 6: 12.45pm head to the lawns of Booloominbah for the 2018 commencing photo.

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FABRIC OF RESPECTDuring on campus orientation, installation artist and UNE Curator of Cultural and Teaching Collections Narelle Jarry, will work with the whole of the UNE community to create a Fabric of Respect. The art project has been developed to acknowledge the realities of sexual harassment and assault within the university sector, and a desire to engage the UNE community in an active commitment to change.

Seal your commitment by applying your fingerprint to a square of white fabric before creating a flower like bloom with it and adding it to a growing wall of respect. Involvement represents a moral obligation to each other and the community to be respectful and in turn be treated with respect. It is an active gesture, binding each participant to be part of the cultural shift, to literally make your mark.

Every one of us is responsible for the community that we are part of, and we cannot pretend that the issue of sexual harassment is the responsibility of others. Nor can we forget to look at our own behaviour and be prepared to change it.

Fabric of Respect represents a power shift. Join us as we signal a goodbye to collective denial and make an agreement to change our behaviour, give and expect respect.

All students, professional and academic staff are invited to acknowledge a commitment to ending sexual harassment and assault by joining us in creating Fabric of Respect during On Campus Orientation in the Ingrid Moses Courtyard along the wall of the Dixson Library from 10-2pm each day.

Donations of any white, off white, near white or cream fabric are very welcome. They can be dropped at the front desk of the Dixson Library.

If you are willing to spend a couple of hours over the five days to help people prepare and add their blooms to the artwork, or would like further information, please contact Narelle Jarry -

njarry@une.edu.au

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Commencing Student PhotoWe want every commencing student to be on the lawns of Booloominbah to be a part of this year’s commencing photo. Here’s last year’s photo. We’ll upload the photo for you to grab a copy and to spot yourself (and get into the competition to tag yourself on Facebook).

You’ll need to be on the Lawns of Booloominbah by 12.50pm on Tuesday 27 Feb at the latest to take part (the actual shot will take place at 1pm). Please work with the Student Support staff on the day for directions. See you there!

SportUNE OlympiadOlympiad Students are to be at SportUNE at 1.45pm on Tuesday 27 Feb for a 2pm start. The Sports Olympiad will include the following sports:

• Soccer• Netball• Volleyball• Tug-O-war

It will be 30 min rotations, with colleges playing in every discipline. Presentation and announcement of the winning college will be at 4pm. Come down and compete in a fantastic intercollegiate competition to bring home the grand prize to assist your colleges Sports Dinner.

Lost? Need Help?Look out for the Student Support Team during your first week of Lectures. We will be wandering around campus and ready to help if you have any questions, are not sure what to do or where to be. If you need us you can get in touch with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ed.une) or email us via studentsupport@une.edu.au or via phone on 02 6773 4430.

Academic Support Pop Up Pop in and say hi to Academic Skills Office staff, First Year Advisors, “Study Gym” trainers, and learn about the New England Award. Discover what academic supports and extracurricular activities are out there, and when and how you can access them. The Academic Support Pop Up will run from 10am to 12pm, Friday 2 March in the Letters Room of the Dixson Library.

Academic Programs Academic Programs are a compulsory component of Orientation. To determine which program you need to attend, search for your degree program listed on individual programs (or at the back of this guide). If you’re not sure, have a chat to the Orientation Guides located at the information tent below the fountain outside Dixson Library.

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Comedy Night – Wednesday 28 FebruaryCost: Free! Not one to break his promise, our favourite comedian is coming all the way back from jolly old London where he is taking the stage by storm. Be sure to catch Dan Muggleton and the tour from Mug & Kettle comedy company for a completely FREE night of laughs on Wednesday night at The ‘Stro. Doors open from 6.30pm. *language & adult themes warning.

For more information & tickets, visit www.unelife.com.au

Fresher Bash – Thursday 1MarchCost: $15 - Free Bus. Get to know your ‘Stro. This over 18’s only event is the season kick off and to help launch 2018 we’ve invited vocalist, DJ & international collaborator: Sarsha Simone (@sarshasimone) to make it a night to remember. There’ll also be a heap of prizes and giveaways for you to win just for coming along. It’s our way of saying “welcome” and “here, have an Xbox”.

Straya Double Feature – Thursday 1 MarchCost: $15 - free bus. If the ‘Stro isn’t your bag or you are under 18, then Belgrave Cinema has another, somewhat dissimilar, option. Sign up for the full tack-o-rama of Australiana with the Belgrave double feature of The BBQ and Crocodile Dundee. Enjoy an Aussie BBQ in the comfort of your seat while watching the best that stereotype has to offer. With prizes and giveaways on offer for best dressed.

Tree Planting and BBQ - Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Innovation)’s ChallengeTake part for your college or townies’ group in the UNE Creeklands project. The more students you get participating from your Townies group or college, the more chance you have of winning $500.00 (first prize) $300.00 (second prize), or $200.00 (third prize) for the charity of your group’s choice. Help keep this campus beautiful by being at the goat-track bridge at the college corner of the SportUNE playing fields at 10.30am on Friday. A free t-shirt and BBQ lunch will be provided. Make sure you wear your tree-planting clothes and wear sunscreen, a hat, and drink plenty of water. For more information contact: uni4me.tom@une.edu.au

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International Induction Program 2018Friday, 23rd February 2018 – Lewis Lecture Theatre

TIME TOPIC

9.30am Welcome & Introduction

9.35am Visa Conditions & Legal Requirements

10.00am International ServicesNational Code 2007International Student GuideInternational Student Identity Card (ISIC)

10.20am Uni4me Student Advocacy UNE CareersStudent Grievance UnitSpecial Needs & Equity UNE Counselling

10.40am Bupa Overseas Student Health Cover

10.50am Hunter New England Health

11.00am Morning Tea

11.15am Personal Safety – Armidale Police

11.35am On-Campus Safety – UNE Life Safety & Security

11.45am Get Involved in the Student ExperienceArmidale International AssociationAmbassador ProgramThe International Hub

12.00pm Bupa - Making Friends in Australia Seminar

1.00pm What is next? – Next week’s orientation program

1.05pm Orientation Ends Lunch provided at Lewis Lecture Theatre

*Please note that this is a draft and the program is subject to changes

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