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Student Services
During office hours drop in and say Hello! in the Student Services Office.
Deputy Head
The Deputy Head is directly responsible for the administration of Student
Services at Trinity. The Student Services Office includes the Registrar
and the Student Services assistant. The primary focus of this office is
student welfare. First-year students are a particular focus in the often
difficult and confusing task of settling into their new environment, but
all students are assisted in their life at College and at their university.
The Deputy Head provides an essential and re-assuring link between students,
their parents and/or guardians, and the support structures and staff within
the universities. With the assistance of Resident Advisors, the Deputy
Head is in a very good position to recognize potential difficulties, and
can take steps to advise and guide students in their academic studies.
Resident Advisors
Resident Advisors are specially appointed senior students, whose primary
responsibility is the administration of their wing; there are two RAs
in each wing. The role also includes being a Duty Officer so that someone
is always available to help you, whether it be as simple as letting you
in after youve locked yourself out of your room, or to quieten noisy
neighbours.
Academic Support
Academic Tutors are either members of the academic community or postgraduate
students studying at university and residing at College. They are people
who are familiar with the course work, but who are also available to give
general advice on skills such as report writing, handling stress and exam
techniques. First year students in particular are encouraged to seek support
with their academic progress. Once in College, it is wise to touch base
with the Senior Resident Advisor, to determine how you can best access
academic support. If, at any time, a resident feels that he or she needs
particular academic support they should arrange a meeting with the Deputy
Head to discuss their situtation.
Security
In addition to the Resident Advisors, the Caretaker, the Deputy Head and
Head of College also live on Campus. Resident Advisors are rostered as
after-hours Duty Officers who can be contacted at any time of the night.
A security officer patrols the campus and College staff are trained in
emergency procedures such as fire evacuation and First Aid. More information
can be found in the Emergency Response Plan section of the
Resident's Handbook.
Pastoral Care
All members of the College community are committed to the development
of the individual to their full potential. This includes social, emotional,
spiritual, intellectual and physical aspects of well-being. Each member
contributes in ways according to their role and responsibilities; for
example staff Resident Advisors, Club President, Club Committee and your
neighbours are complementary in creating a community. Pastoral Care also
includes guidelines for living in college to create a positive environment;
refer to the Resident's
Code of Conduct section of the Resident's
Handbook.
Community and Diversity
Living in College provides you with the opportunity to focus on your study
without the hassles of travel, cooking, shopping or cleaning. You always
have the advantage of support from other students, as there's always someone
who's doing the same assignment or a more senior student who did it all
last year. There is also a large component of International Students from
over 28 different countries, who can help you with that initial culture
shock and settling in period.
Opportunities
The College provides opportunities to mix with a broad range of people
studying in many fields. Visitors include professional people, academics
and Sub-Deans from your Faculty. This means you can mix with your lecturers
on an informal basis over dinner. Workshops and seminars are organized
during semester, for example on Study Skills, Exam Preparation, or Resume
Writing
Trinity is an adult community, where you are primarily responsible for
yourself. The College provides opportunities, and assists in the development
of individuals, but its up to you to take advantage of these opportunities.
You decide how much you study. Resident Advisors and College staff are
here for you if you need them.
Further Support
Further support for UWA students can be attained from UWA
Student Support. For any residents not at UWA you may be able
to find assistance at, ECU
or Curtin University
Support, Notre
Dame, Murdoch.
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