4. Essential faculty information
The information in this section of the template must be included in the Unit of Study Outline. However feel free to add to this generic information if you wish to.
The following links may be inserted into UOS Outlines or placed on your Blackboard site as required for commencing students.
Example 4.1
Links to University and Faculty student services
Helpful University student services and resources include:
- MyUni
http://myuni.usyd.edu.au/ - Student Services (e.g exams, disabilities, international, counselling)
http://www.usyd.edu.au/registrar/stuserv.shtml
There are many resources and people in the Faculty to support you in your studies.
- eLearning ‘Blackboard’ system
http://blackboard.econ.usyd.edu.au/.
Available also within Blackboard to all students is the Academic Honesty module. It contains resources to help you understand what is appropriate (e.g. self-paced questions; video) as well to assist you practise that (e.g. check your assignment for matched phrases; access a quick guide to referencing). - eLearning Helpdesk support and FAQ for Blackboard also available
www.econ.usyd.edu.au/BBStudentSupport - Orientation and transition: O-book
www.econ.usyd.edu.au/learninginfaculty - Peer mentoring programs
www.econ.usyd.edu.au/mentoring - Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
www.econ.usyd.edu.au/PASS - Program advice
http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/program_advice - Learning support is available online, by consultation and in workshops including for writing, presenting, groupwork, maths and exam stress
http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/Students/LearningSupport - General information for current students
http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/currentstudents - Learning and Teaching
http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/learning - Information Technology
http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/IT
Disciplinary practices for special consideration may vary. Some disciplines advise students to not attend an exam if they are intending to submit an application for special consideration for illness.
4. Examples
4.2 Units of study with predominantly commencing students
4.3 Peer Assisted Study Sessions (The “PASS” Program)
4.4 Examination arrangements
4.5 Special arrangements for exams – exceptional procedure for considering work commitments
4.6 Special consideration for Economics in-class test and exams