Orientation Project Group
The Orientation Project Group is involved in the planning, delivery and review of the Welcome and Orientation activities for commencing undergraduate students at the University of Sydney Camperdown and Darlington campuses.
The first year activities within faculties on the Camperdown and Darlington campuses are promoted through the Orientation website and booklet.
The Welcome and Orientation activities at other campuses of the University are included in the Orientation website and booklet.
See below for:
Terms of Reference
- develop the Orientation Strategic Plan for First Year Academic Orientation and Transition in line with University's Strategic Directions 2006-2010, Learning and Teaching and The Student Experience, jointly with Faculty Strategic Plans
- develop coordinated, visible and active involvement of the University in academic orientation and transition
- develop timetable of activities including Chancellor’s Welcome, International Welcomes, Faculty and Department Welcomes and the activities of central student support services including Alumni Relations, ICT Computer Access Labs, International Office (International Exchange Program), Koori Centre, Learning Centre, Library, Marketing and Student Recruitment, Mathematics Learning Centre, Sydney Talent, The Sydney Summer School and Student Support Services.
- develop the Orientation website and booklet
- promote the Orientation program to prospective students and families, enrolled students, and staff of the University
- determine and organise best publicity options for Orientation, including the booklet and website
- liaise with the University of Sydney Union regarding O-Week activities
- develop a (Re)Orientation Program for Second Semester commencers and other First Year students
- develop ongoing orientation, transition and retention support at the University throughout the First Year by central student support services including Alumni Relations, ICT Computer Access Labs, International Office (International Exchange Program), Koori Centre, Learning Centre, Library, Marketing and Student Recruitment, Mathematics Learning Centre, Sydney Student Development, The Sydney Summer School and Student Support Services, and within Faculties and Departments.
Membership
Ex-officio members
Director, Student Support Services (Ms Jordi Austin)
(Convenor Orientation 2012)
Alumni Relations nominee
Faculty nominees
Faculty of Arts (Dr Nerida Jarkey)
School of Business (Assoc Prof Michele Scoufis)
Faculty of Pharmacy (Dr Lorraine Smith)
Faculty of Science (Dr Adam Bridgeman)
Faculty of Health Sciences (Ms Peggy Timmins)
Faculty of Engineering and IT (Ms Sandra Lange)
Sydney College of the Arts (Mrs Nerida Olson)
Sydney Nursing School nominee (Ms Maureen Ahearn)
Faculty of Law nominee
Conservatorium of Music nominee (Prof Anna Reid)
Information and Communications Technology nominees
Manager, Help Desk Services (to be confirmed)
Relationship Manager (Ms Madeleine McCabe)
Access Lab Support Assistant (Mr Matthew Etherden)
International Office nominee (Ms Kate Smart)
Cadigal Alternative Entry Program nominee (Ms Tanya Griffiths)
Learning Centre Head (Dr Helen Drury)
Learning Centre nominee (Dr Angela Ardington)
Mathematics Learning Centre Head (Ms Jackie Nicholas)
Marketing and Student Recruitment nominee
Undergraduate Marketing Manager (Mr Kaveh Ghezel)
Media Office/Student Communications nominee (Mr David Sams)
Student Administration and Support
- Careers Centre Manager (Ms Nitsa Athanassopoulos)
- Counselling and Psychological Services Head (Dr Philomena Renner)
- Scholarships Office nominee (Mr Ben Alfred)
- Student Centre nominee (Ms Sally Rogers)
- Student Centre nominee (Ms Shamielah Toefy)
The Sydney Summer School Director (Dr Jillian Stewart)
University Library nominees
Manager, Health Sciences Library (Mr Stephen Chan)
Coordinator, Library Communications, University Library (Ms Rhonda Myers)
Invited
University of Sydney Union nominees
Programs Manager (Ms Louise Anthony)
Marketing Manager (Ms Samantha Bala)
Events Manager (Ms Clare Van De Wall)
Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness (Mr Andrew Tilley)
Support
Student Experience Coordinator, Student Support Services (Ms Catherine Dernee)
Meeting Dates
2012 Project Group
10am-12noon Thursday 29 September 2011
10am-12noon Thursday 12 April 2012
2013 Project Group
10am-12noon Thursday 27 September 2012
10am-12noon Thursday 4 April 2013