STUDENT ORIENTATION Trimester 1, 2020
A very warm welcome to our International Students from GCA/UBSS Staff.
1 Our Campus
Sydney Campus – Location Level 10, 233 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Five-minute walk to Town Hall Station. Two-minute walk from Museum Station.
UBSS Campus link - 2 https://www.ubss.edu.au/our-campus/ 1. Living in Australia
https://www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/our-country
Link to UBSS website https://www.ubss.edu.au/living-in-australia/ 3 Emergency Contacts
Triple Zero (000) is only to be used in a life threatening or critical situation when contacting Police, Ambulance or Fire services. Calls to Triple Zero (000) are FREE
4 International Student Safety
Health and Safety on Public Transport https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/English/Liv e-in-Australia/Health-and-safety/transport- personal
5 Dos and Don’ts
6 LIFE GUARDS
• Perform a range rescues. • Treat all first aid incidents. • Provide advanced resuscitation. • Recognise spinal injuries
Always swim between the flags! Ocean Safety in Australia https://www.worldnomads.com/travel- safety/oceania/australia/australia-beach-and-sun-safety 7 Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) You can choose your OSHC cover while you study in Australia.
It is mandated by the Australian government all international students (with a few exceptions) must have an OSHC insurance for the duration of their Student Visa. OSHC Australia will assist you in finding the insurance that best suits your needs and financial situation.
Contact OSHC
+61 7 3333 1521
For more information go to www.oshcaustralia.com.au 8 Free legal advice is available for International Students at the: Redfern Legal Centre 73 Pitt Street Redfern NSW 2016 02 9698 7277
Visit the Redfern Legal Centre online https://rlc.org.au/our-services/international-students
To access this service: 1. Call 02 96987645 2. Enquire online using their free Check-In app https://training-au.neotalogic.com/a/Check-In 3. Call free Translating and Interpreting Service 131 450
For more information on the support services available to International Students go to: https://www.study.sydney/live/support-services 9 2. Living in Sydney S h o Sailing around the harbour Meat pies & Sausage Rolls p p i n g Watching the Rabbitohs play Outdoor barbeque with family and friends
Link to UBSS website https://www.ubss.edu.au/living-in-sydney/ 10 Places to Know
Darling Harbour ANZ Stadium – Sports events (including NRL Telstra Premiership) The Easter Show Randwick Racing Carnivals City-to-Surf Annual Charity Race Sydney Cricket Ground (including AFL, NRL and cricket competitions) Pitt Street Mall Shopping & Entertainment
For more information visit UBSS Campus - https://www.ubss.edu.au/our-campus/
11 SECURITY
Sydney is a BIG international city …
DO NOT leave your personal belongings unattended anywhere. Just like …. DO NOT tell strangers where you live. Tokyo, Japan London, United Kingdom BEWARE of theft. New York, USA Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Beijing, China Paris, France Berlin, Germany
12 Need a Doctor?
For all health related matters visit Sydney CBD Medical Centre. It is located across the street from our building.
Remember to take with you proof of your current student registration status at UBSS.
Contact Details +61 2 9268 0133
242 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000
For more information: www.sydneycbdmedicalcentre.com.au
13 Counselling
Are you having personal problems? Do you need to talk to someone?
GCA suggests …
The Sydney University Psychology Clinic Door 3 – Mackie Building 2 Arundel Street, Forest Lodge University of Sydney NSW 2006
Ask reception for more information.
Small fee (approx. $20 per hour) is payable direct to the clinic.
14 3. Life on Campus & Technology
UBSS Student Central https://www.ubss.edu.au/student-central/
Sydney Campus – Location https://www.ubss.edu.au/our-campus/
15 Evacuation Procedure
Evacuation Plans are posted on every floor near the lifts and in every room. Levels 10 & 11, 233 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
16 Evacuation Assembly Area
17 First Aid
18 Hygiene on Campus 1. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough.
The flu virus can travel through the air when a person coughs or sneezes. When you cough or sneeze you should: * Turn away from other people * Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve * Use disposable tissues rather than a handkerchief (which could store the virus) * Put used tissues into the nearest bin, rather than a pocket or handbag * Wash your hands, or use an alcohol hand rub, as soon as possible afterwards.
2. Wash your hands
https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main /publishing.nsf/Content/panflu-protecting- 1 19 Hygiene on Campus
Students are to keep bathrooms clean & tidy. Consider others – clean up after yourself.
Student toilets are located on Level 10 and Level 11
Toilets can be DANGEROUS if you squat!
20 21 Moodle
Moodle is a learning platform designed to provide educators, administrators and learners with a single robust, secure and integrated system to create personalised learning environments.
https://www.ubss.edu.au/moodle-learning-management-system/ 22 Moodle will give you access to:
• Subject Outlines
• Readings and Recordings
• Submission of assignments
• Grades / Marks
Click here
23 MyGCA
To access online features from your MyGCA Student Home Page refer to the four links on the left side of the page.
https://isis3.isis- systems.com.au/login.aspx 24 25 26 Student Central
https://www.ubss.edu.au/student-central/
Student Central Student Central
As a student of UBSS, you have a lot going on - class, assignments, group-work etc. Not to mention a social life. We want this page to help you quickly get to the resources you need. 27 Student Central
Student Resources available on Student Central are …
https://www.ubss.edu.au/student- central/
28 Free Wi-Fi
We provide (free to current, registered and FINANCIAL students) Wi-Fi On Level 10 and Level 11.
Sydney Campus - Facilities https://www.ubss.edu.au/our-campus/ 29 e-Libraries
Link to UBSS e-Library https://www.ubss.edu.au/e-libraries/
https://www.ubss.edu.au/e-libraries/
Click eLibrary
30 Link to UBSS e-Library https://www.ubss.edu.au/e-libraries/
E-Libraries available to UBSS students on myGCA Connect
31 There is a Computer Lab on Level 11 in Room 1113 and in the e-Resource Room on Level 10.
When there are no classes in the Computer Lab on Level 11 students can:
. Access their MyGCA account . Research and/complete assignments . Surf the internet . Access emails and chat online.
32 How We Communicate
Communication between GCA/UBSS and students is VERY important.
Like all large educational institutions in Australia GCA uses technology to communicate with students.
33 1. MyGCA Bulletins
. Bulletins are sent out so you don’t miss something important. MyGCA makes you open your new bulletin each time you log into your MyGCA account. . Once you have read the bulletin you can then access your MyGCA account.
PLEASE NOTE: the time and date you open the bulletin is recorded in our Journal.
Old bulletins are archived so you can refer to them later if you need to.
34 2. Webmail
All students have an email account: [email protected]
One of the main forms of communication at GCA colleges is via EMAIL e.g. information about re-sit exams, academic progress warnings, excursion notices, emailing assignments, job opportunities, events, etc.
35 3. SMS
• Provide your mobile phone number via MyGCA and we will send you text messages.
• Text messages are very useful for urgent messages that we might need to send you.
• Urgent messages include changes to timetables, exams, etc.
36 4. TV Monitors
Our TV Monitors are strategically placed on campus. They provide:
• Important reminders on dates. • 24 hour surveillance. • Words of Wisdom for inspiration. • How to pay your fees. • How to book appointments. • Information regarding surveys. • Trimester dates • And lots more ….
37 4. Subject Surveys
Link to Moodle for completion of surveys https://moodle.ubss.edu.au/mod/feedback/view .php?id=108935
38 4. Student Services
39 BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
1.
2. Student Services on Level 10
Queue Management CQ Queue https://www.campusq.com.au/our- technologies/queue-management/
40 Student Identification
. You must have your Student ID card on you at all times. . You your card is lost, destroyed or stolen, replacement cards are available at the cost of AUD$20.
Please apply online via MyGCA. Student Services Online / Support Services / Student Card Replacement
Your Student ID number UBSS Student Handbook https://www.ubss.edu.au/media/1213/ubss- student-handbook-v14-april-2018.pdf 41 PAYING YOUR TUITION FEES
42 43 44 45 46 47 IMPORTANT
PAY YOUR FEES
If you do not pay your fees … You will not have access to your MyGCA account You will not have access to our online course materials on Moodle You cannot take exams The system will not record your attendance when you swipe your card You will be non compliant with the condition of your Student VISA Your CoE will be cancelled and the DHA will be informed You may be reported to debt collectors.
48 . Doctors are registered with the Australian government and will have a Medicare Provider Number. . When you visit your Doctor ask for a medical certificate. . Apply for Medical Leave via MyGCA / Student Services Online / Support Services / Approved Leave
UPLOAD YOUR MEDICAL CERTIFICATE and other documents where applicable.
. You must keep the original of all medical documents. DHA may wish to view the document.
49 The Refund and Cancellation Policy is outlined in your Offer Letter.
For more details refer to:
The GCA Refund Policy
https://www.gca.edu.au/Uploads/files/GCA%20Refund%20Policy%20v12%202019.pdf
The UBSS Student Handbook
https://www.ubss.edu.au/media/1213/ubss-student-handbook-v14-april-2018.pdf
50 51 HOLIDAYS
End of trimester holidays are listed on your Academic Calendar available on UBSS Student Central website. https://www.ubss.edu.au/academic-calendar/
Information regarding a Deferment (3 month leave) is outlined in our Deferment Policy. https://www.ubss.edu.au/media/1435/deferment-policy.pdf 52 Places of Worship
There are no prayer rooms on campus. Refer to UBSS Student Handbook for places of worship in the Sydney CBD. https://www.ubss.edu.au/media/1213/ubss-student-handbook-v14-april-2018.pdf
53 5. UBSS GOVERNANCE
54 55 Registration and Accreditation https://www.ubss.edu.au/registration -and-accreditation/
56 UBSS MOTTO
“Launch Your Career!”
UBSS VALUES
. Academic Excellence & Free Intellectual Policy . Continuous Quality Improvement . Contribution to Professional Practice . Access & Equity
57 Our Programs
Master of Business Administration
58 Emeritus Professor Greg Whateley Richard Xi Executive Dean, UBSS Senior Postgraduate Coordinator Executive Director, Group Colleges Australia Lecturer [email protected] [email protected]
59 UBSS ACADEMIC STAFF
UBSS lecturers have:
• A Tertiary Degree at postgraduate level or equivalent; • At least 3 years of experience in Higher Education; • Practical experience in business/accounting gained in the workplace … to Launch Your Career
60 61 62 Department of Home Affairs (DHA)
Group Colleges Australia/UBSS have a legal responsibility to report students who do not meet the DHA requirements.
63 . Achieve over 50% for all your subjects. . Pay tuition fees on time. . Achieve a minimum of 80% attendance.
Academic and non-academic intervention strategies are available to you. For more details refer to: Policies & Procedures located on the UBSS website. https://www.ubss.edu.au/policies-and-procedures/
64 65 66 6. Academic Matters
Log into today and select your subjects.
Check the UBSS website for information on Subject Selection and Courses. https://www.ubss.edu.au/subject-selection/
https://www.ubss.edu.au/courses/
67 Credits are granted for students from external organisations on an individual basis; based on the Credit Transfer Policy.
https://www.ubss.edu.au/media/1344/credit-and-recognition-of-prior-learning-policy.pdf 68 7. UBSS Policies & Procedures
COLLEGE CODE OF CONDUCT This is the Standard of behaviour UBSS expects of everyone.
UBSS reserves the right to suspend or expel any student who in any way breaches the College Code of Conduct or any of the associated College Rules.
UBSS Student Code of Conduct Policy https://www.ubss.edu.au/media/1454/ubss-student-code-of-conduct.pdf
ACADEMIC GRIEVANCES Students are able pursue academic grievances related to: . Student Academic Progress UBSS Grievance and Appeals Policy (Academic) Policy . Assessment https://www.ubss.edu.au/media/1338/grievance-and-appeals-policy- . Curriculum academic-revised.pdf . Awards in a course of study 69 UBSS Policies & Procedures cont’d Assessments . Every subject has assessments you must complete. . The number and types of assessments will vary from subject to subject.
UBSS Assessment Policy – Foundation Studies https://www.ubss.edu.au/media/1278/assessment-policy-foundation-studies.pdf
70 8. Graduation
All UBSS Graduations are held at the Sydney Opera House – one of Australia’s best know landmarks.
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/
UBSS Graduation Ceremonies are available for viewing on the UBSS website. Enjoy! https://www.ubss.edu.au/ubss-graduations/ 71