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"Sharing Learning in Wiradjuri Country"

The Indigenous Student Services consists of five functional components:

  1. The Indigenous Student Services in the Office of the Exective Director, Division of Student Services- Wagga Wagga
  2. The Indigenous Student Services, Wagga Wagga, Ngungilanna
  3. The Indigenous Student Services, Bathurst, Wammarra
  4. The Indigenous Student Services, Albury, Winan Gidyal
  5. The Indigenous Student Services, Dubbo, Barraamielinga

Indigenous Student Services has been operating at Charles Sturt University since 1991. During that time, the activities have focused on the provision of academic, personal and cultural support for Indigenous students.

Under CSU's current organisational structure, the different locations are directly responsible to the Executive Director, Division of Student Services. Opportunities for involvement in the day-to-day affairs of University life are provided through representation on a range of academic, administrative and student forums. These include ex-officio membership on the University's Academic Senate, standing representation on the four Faculty Boards (Arts, Business, Education and Science), and membership on the Student Equity Committee, Special Admission's Committee and EEO Committee.

In addition, the Division of Library Services has an Indigenous Liaison Team who are available for students to contact for individual or group library instruction or assistance.

Roles:

Executive Director - Student Services

The Executive Director, assisted by the staff of Indigenous Student Services, is responsible for:

  1. The day-to-day management of the different locations
  2. The development of the strategic direction for policies and activities associated with the provision of student support
  3. Consultation and liaison across University Faculties, Schools, Departments and external education institutions
  4. Consultation and liaison with Indigenous community organizations
  5. Advocacy of Indigenous issues and perspectives as they relate to the higher education environment
  6. Staff recruitment, professional development and workplace safety
Manager, Indigenous Student Services
  1. The day-to-day management of the campus-based offices
  2. Financial expenditure
  3. Campus coordination with Koori Academics and Schools on academic issues
  4. Regional coordination of Indigenous student recruitment, enrolment and study activities
  5. Regional consultation and liaison with Indigenous community organizations
  6. Representation of the offices on their respective campus and community locations
Program Coordinator

The Manager of the Special Programs area has responsibility for managing the income and expenditure of the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS) and Away From Base Scheme funded by Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).

ITAS funding is provided to Indigenous Student Services for the purpose of engaging appropriately qualified tutors to supplement student learning in respect of the academic requirements of a particular subject or group of subjects within the student's degree program.

The Away From Base Scheme provides for payment of travel and accommodation costs associated with Distance Education students' attendance and participation in compulsory residential schools as part of the academic requirements of a particular program of study.

Learning Skills Advisers

The role of the Learning Skills Adviser is to assist students to adapt to the university environment and to acquire the necessary skills to succeed in study at university.

In doing so, Learning Skills Advisers provide assistance in essay writing, referencing, exam preparation, effective reading, note taking and time management.

Click here to go to the Learning Skills web site.

Indigenous Student Recruitment and Retention Officer

The role of the Indigenous Student Recruitment and Retention Officer is to develop and implement programs to recruit and facilitate the retention of Indigenous students as part of the Recruitment Team in the Division of Marketing and Communication.

Community and Student Liaison Officers

The Community and Student Liaison Officers deliver a coordinating role for the campus Unit, to assist with the smooth running and integration of the Unit, staff and support and services to students. This is done through the development and maintenance of a broad University-wide network and through a high level of liaison with all areas of the University,

Administrative Assistants

The role of the Administrative Assistants is the provision of general clerical assistance and assistance to students.