Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This elective unit is only available to Residential Advisers and Residents' Club Members (College Student Leaders) as nominated by the UWA Residential Colleges, with approval by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic). The objective of the unit is to enable students who are appointed Resident Advisers and Residents' Club Members at their respective UWA Colleges to enrol in a unit for academic credit in recognition of their service contribution to life on campus. These representatives play a vital leadership role within the student body through which they learn, develop and apply a complex mix of knowledge and skills including communication, interpersonal, decision making, prioritisation, planning, budgeting and time management skills, as well as goal setting and project management. College Leaders generally benefit from community recognition and this has the potential to greatly enhance their employment opportunities and leadership skills in the future.
The objective of this unit is to formalise the training and experiential learning that College Leaders undertake during the academic year at their respective colleges and recognise their service contribution to the colleges and the University through their fostering of life on campus and the learning experience of this role. By enrolling in this unit, students gain accreditation for their contribution to student development and the enriching experience of life on campus.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Off-campus Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Off-campus - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) integrate practical, real-world experience in leadership and professional responsibility, using their training, knowledge and skills to be ambassadors for their college community; (2) demonstrate responsibility and citizenship by using their knowledge and skills to contribute positively to the student experience of life on campus; (3) reflect, think deeply and discuss cogently how the service experience affected them and supported their learning about issues affecting students; (4) apply conceptual knowledge, skills and problem-solving techniques to real-life situations in a professional environment; and (5) enhance their professional skills around communication, leadership, team work, service to others and management, developing their ability to think innovatively, think independently, and be resourceful in solving problems.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) report from the service learning provider; (2) 2 x reflection pieces on a specific topic (1000 words each); and (3) final report presentation. Further information is available in the unit outline.
This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Daniela Ulgiati
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- permission/approval is required to enrol
- Contact hours
- all students participate in their respective UWA College's leadership training program (min. 15 hours) as well as completing 85 hours of internship experience
- Note
- Students wishing to undertake this unit must obtain permission to enrol from the staff member that manages their position at their college. Written permission must then be forwarded to Ashleigh Benadretti, Dean of Residents at St Catherine's College at [email protected]
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.