Melbourne School of Engineering Engineering Learning Unit

There are many services to support teaching on campus:

Major Services Providers

• Centre for the Study of Higher Education (CSHE) - provides advice, resources and workshops on effective teaching
• School of Graduate Studies (SGS) - provides advice, resources and workshops on PhD supervision
• Melbourne Research Office - provides numerous services to support your research, especially grant-writing

Information Services Support

Assistance for academics wishing to incorporate mulitmedia and educational technologies into their teaching and research.

• IT Services Centre website
• Information Services METTLEweb website
• e-learning support for staff website

University Library

• Order resources to support your teaching and research
• Can place in-demand books and articles on 'reserve desk' to assist student access
• Growing number of electronic journals and databases
• Online support available

Please see the Library website for additional information.

Teaching Spaces

Facilities available include:

• Lecture Recording Services
• Emergency assistance
• Book a consultation
• Special event support (conferences)

Please see the Teaching Spaces website for further information.

Learning Management System (LMS)

• Blackboard 6 has been trialled, now using Blackboard 7
• WebRAFT in current use, to be closed at end of 2007

Please see the Learning Management System website for more information, including workshops and support events for the new LMS.

Language & Learning Skills Support

Provides services to students to assist them with effective study practices and resources and publications to assist teaching staff with students from disadvantaged or diverse backgrounds including:

• Students from low social economic status backgrounds
• Students from non-English speaking backgrounds
• Students with a disability
• Women in non-traditional areas of study
• Students from rural and isolated areas

Please see the Melbourne Experience Support Programs (MESP) website for more information, including information on Melbourne Experience Instructional Design (MEID) which provides sontinued support for the AIRport and CourseWorks sites.

International Student Services

Provides advice for you and your international students

• Supports students and their families from pre-arrival to completion of course
• Aims to minimise transition issues and maximise opportunities for professional and personal development

Please see the International Student Services website for more information.

Academic Policies & Guidelines

Outlines useful and frequently referenced policies and guidelines adopted by the Academic Board. Please see the Academic Board Policies website for further information.