The BEST regional campus in … THE WORLD!

1. Welcome to Monash University... GIPPSLAND The BEST regional campus in … THE WORLD!

2. Proudly brought to you by… Christopher “El Presidente” Milne President Monash University Gippsland Student Union (MUGSU) Inc. Caitlin “Miss EVP” Grigsby Education Vice President Monash University Gippsland Student Union (MUGSU) Inc.

3. The big question- Where is Monash Churchill? • Less than 2 hours South East of Melbourne CBD – by road or by rail. Based in the Latrobe Valley and Strezelecki Ranges, on the Monash Freeway Located on 63 hectares of landscaped grounds • Advantages of this location: • Still in close proximity to Melbourne - approx 150kms from Melbourne CBD / less than 2 hours. • Only an hour from the SNOW and some of the best beaches in Australia. • Surrounded by National Parks, Lakes and Mountains.

4. Who is Monash Churchill? • A regional campus composed of: • Over 2000 On campus students > With plans to increase by 1000 more over 3 years • Over 5000 Off campus / Distance Education Students • An active Postgraduate community • Over 20% International students

5. Where have we come from? • Born from the request of local industry, the Yallourn Technical College was opened on the 28 May, 1928 • In recognition of the need for a local advanced education facility, the Technical College was developed into Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education, 20 November 1976 • July 1 1990, the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education became Monash University College at Gippsland • Monash College Gippsland fully integrated into Monash University structure; January 1, 1993

6. Churchill Campus • Applied Science & Engineering • Art and Design • Visual Arts • Business & Economics • Education • Humanities, Communication & Social Sciences • Information Technology • Nursing and Midwifery • Psychology

7. :::: Courses on offer :::: • Faculty of Arts • Arts • Arts (Communication)* • Arts (Communications/Science)* • Arts (Criminal Justice) * • Arts (Journalism) • Monash web page • Gippsland brochure (pdf, 113kb) • Arts (Journalism/Science)* • Arts (Journalism/Social and Community Welfare) • Arts (Psychology and Humanities)* • accredited Psychology as of 2006 • Arts (Psychology and Humanities/Social and Community Welfare)* • Behavioural Science* • Social and Community Welfare* • Sports Promotion and Events Management * • Faculty of Arts • Arts • Arts (Communication)* • Arts (Communications/Science)* • Arts (Criminal Justice) * • Arts (Journalism) • Monash web page • Gippsland brochure (pdf, 113kb) • Arts (Journalism/Science)* • Arts (Journalism/Social and Community Welfare) • Arts (Psychology and Humanities)* • accredited Psychology as of 2006 • Arts (Psychology and Humanities/Social and Community Welfare)* • Behavioural Science* • Social and Community Welfare* • Sports Promotion and Events Management * Faculty of Art and Design Visual Arts (Studio stream)* Visual Arts (Digital Media Stream)*

8. Courses continued… Faculty of Business and Economics Business and Commerce Business and Commerce (Associate Degree) * Psychology and Business Plus an extensive offering of double degrees, diplomas and Postgraduate study. Faculty of Education Education (Honours) Primary Education Faculty of Information Technology Information Technology and Systems Faculty of Medicine Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Faculty of Medicine(School of Nursing and Midwifery) Nursing Nursing (Post Registration) Faculty of Science(Applied Sciences and Engineering) Civil and Environmental Engineering* Science Science (Biotechnology) Science (Environmental Management)* Science (Science Scholar program) Science Advanced with Honours

9. On and Off Campus delivery • With over 5000 students enrolled in Off-Campus (Distance Education) Study, Monash University Gippsland and MUGSU have a well-renowned reputation for Off campus service delivery. Off Campus Learning Centre and provisions on campus Dedication to continuously improving the Off Campus study experience Off Campus Vice President position on the MUGSU Board Toll free number for Union Representation, advocacy and advisory services Great accessibility of Academic, administrative Staff and resources.

10. Facilities- on campus or nearby • Indoor heated pool (25m) • Licenced Bistro • Shopping Centre • Sports field (multi-purpose) • Squash courts • Tennis courts • Retail Shop • CALT • Off Campus Learning Centre • Accomodation (on-campus) • Accredited childcare centre • Art gallery • Basketball stadium • Bookshop • Golf course (9 holes)

11. FACILITIES Binishell Sporting facility…

12. Alternative Pathways…Unique to Gippsland • Diploma of Foundation Studies (Arts) • Minimum ENTER of 50 + interview • Associate Degree of Business Commerce • Gippsland Education Precinct

13. What’s so good about us? Good University Guide 2004, 5 star ratings for: • Excellence in teaching and research • The prestigious reputation of Monash University, and Go8 affiliation. • Career outcomes • Gateway to activity • Campus Environment

14. What else is so good about the Churchill campus? • BEST REGIONAL CAMPUS IN AUSTRALIA! • Strong international focus • One of the most reputable student organisation’s in Australia • Close ties with wider gippsland community and beyond- secure, friendly and reputable • Universal Monash degree, delivered in a uniquely beautiful environment. • Great venues in further development. • Unique alternative pathways program. • Extensive opportunities, clubs and societies

15. What we’ve got that you don’t • Smaller classes • Unparalleled access to Academic staff, facilities and services • Cheaper living expenses • The beach, the snow, waterfalls, lakes and native wildlife and fauna in our backyards… as opposed to trams. • The longest standing ‘Binishell’ in the Southern Hemisphere

16. Monash University Gippsland Student Union (MUGSU) Inc. We stand for the representation, advocacy and involvement of Monash University students at Gippsland, and for the protection of student rights to an equitable and affordable education. We provide services, events and products essential to the student experience- from band nights to information sessions, short courses and safe spaces for all demographics. Established in1972, MUGSU has been restructured and rejuvenated. 35 years on, MUGSU has stronger members, a stronger focus and greater dedication to the protection of student rights than ever before. Critical to MUGSU is assuring that we continuously create and provide a platform for FUN, involving and memorable experiences while studying at Monash! www.mugsu.org.au

17. Areas for Improvement:What do our students need? • People don’t know who or where we are! • Perception that Degrees attained at Gippsland are of less value than those of city-based counterparts. • A separate space for GEP students • Sport and recreation facilities that are usable, affordable and suitable to the needs of the University community. • Better public transport after hours • More after-hours activities • More exposure to career and employment opportunities

18. What do the students of Gippsland need? • A developed space- proposed in the 7N Area, for Post Graduate and International Students recreation and general usage. • Increased availability of prescribed reading materials in the library • Greater, healthier range of food choices available at existing food services on campus. • Greater support for Monash’s only regional campus, from its better known city counterparts. • Updating on campus accommodation