Accommodation Services Residental Review Q3 2015

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Third Quarter

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Semester one academic results 3

Bundoora Campus news 4

Social news and updates 4

Careers Week 6

Health and wellbeing news 7

Community Challenge news 7

Albury-Wodonga Campus news 12

Over recent months... 12

What’s new? 12

Upcoming events 14

Assistance 15

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Intercollege Sports 8

Bendigo Campus news 9

Family feud 9

MSRF Leadership Program 10

Wellbeing and academic news 11

Spelling Bee 11

CONTENTS Third Quarter 2015

MESSAGE FROM MANAGEMENT

Welcome

How quickly semester one ends and another semester is upon us!

The residential environment has been a hive of activity for the past month with our students returning to residence, participating in return activities and a number of exciting social, cultural and sporting events ahead in the calendar.

Highlights of semester one included the ongoing Bundoora inter-residence sporting competition (which Menzies is currently leading), our International Welcome Program, Careers Week, offsite excursions, Open Day, mid-year student leadership training, 2016 student leadership selection activities, the various fundraising events held across both campuses and the enriching activities and events held as part of our wellness programs on the floors and across the wider University.

It’s been a very busy time within Accommodation Services, with a large number of the team heavily involved in student leadership selection with well over 300 applications for around 70 roles. We look forward to formally announcing our successful appointments to all student leadership roles In the next edition of the Residential Review.

We also wish to acknowledge the academic successes of all of our residents from the first semester as is highlighted in our Residential Academic Coordinator reports. It was fantastic to see so many students perform so well, and we are all appreciative of the sacrifices you each have made to work as hard as you each have throughout the year. We wish you all the best of luck as you continue with your studies for the rest of the year.

We encourage all students to make the most of the opportunities available during the remainder of the year, whether it be getting involved in sporting and social programs, health and wellbeing activities or other programs being held across the wider university.

If you are keen to know more about ways you can get involved or what activities are forthcoming, please feel free to contact the Accommodation Services office, download the Accommodation Services App (latrobe.edu.au/accommodation/locations/residential-life/guidebook) or jump on the Accommodation Services Facebook Pages (Bendigo: facebook.com/pages/Accommodation-Services-La-Trobe-University-Bendigo and Bundoora: facebook.com/pages/Accommodation-Services-La-Trobe-University-Bundoora) where you will find all the latest news and updates.

We hope all residents had the opportunity to complete the recent Accommodation Services Annual Student Experience Survey. Results will be made available to all students in the next edition. It has great to see our lucky prize winners walk away with gift cards and fruit or meat platers – with plenty more prizes set to be drawn!

Finally, our congratulations go to those students who will be jet-setting off to South Africa, Cambodia, Barcelona and Nepal at the end of the year as part of our CISaustralia Global Programs!

CAMBODIA: Rebecca Kreltszheim (Ambassador), Leonie Floor, Amy Hallyburton, Madeleine Hiscock, Kimberly Shaw, Kersti Skinner and Kirra Smith

BARCELONA: Caitlin Lennon and Porshian Naidoo

NEPAL: Sarah Johnson (Ambassador), Amabel Grinter, Morgan Gibson and Hannah Roberts

SOUTH AFRICA: Nathan Jackson (Ambassador), Lauren Bowler, Abbey Fairley, Brad Fendyk and Morgan Pecar

Laura Burge Residential Education Manager E [email protected]

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ALL YEAR LEVELSSemester 1 results indicate that all residents continue to perform well, achieving more B’s and fewer fails (N) than their non-resident counterparts.

SEM 1 2015

LA TROBE RESIDENTS

LA TROBE NON‑RESIDENTS

DIFFERENCE

A 17.83% 18.36% -0.53

B 31.83% 27.27% +4.56

C 25.55% 22.60% +2.95

D 12.09% 12.63% -0.54

N 12.71% 19.14% -6.43

Total 100% 100%

FIRST YEAR RESULTS Our first year cohort have performed even better, thanks in part we believe to our dedicated mentoring program. First year residents received more A’s and B’s and even fewer fails than the non-residential student population.

SEM 1 2015

FIRST YEAR RESIDENTS

FIRST YEAR NON‑RESIDENTS DIFFERENCE

DIFFERENCE

A 16.17% 13.87% +2.3

B 33.06% 27.15% +8.21

C 27.12% 24.13% +2.99

D 11.98% 13.14% -1.16

N 11.68% 21.71% -10.03

Total 100% 100%

SEMESTER ONE ACADEMIC RESULTSAccommodation Services congratulates all residents on their semester one academic results!

+2.3 DIFFERENCE First Year residents achieved more A’s

+4.56 DIFFERENCE

La Trobe residents achieved more B’s

+8.21 DIFFERENCE First Year residents achieved more B’s

-6.43 DIFFERENCE

La Trobe residents had fewer fails


SOCIAL NEWS AND UPDATESSemester two started off with a bang with the International Welcome Program, running from 21 – 23 July with approximately 170 new international students joining us for the second half of the year.

As part of the Welcome Program, our new internationals thoroughly enjoyed three days of activities which include a shopping excursion, various dinners and an Australian Reptile Show. Congratulations to our Welcome Program photo competition winners – Lola Vierse (Thailand) Maggie Rabenberg (USA) and Zach Besecker (USA). See the photos on the next page.

We’re now looking forward to a busy second semester with a range of events occurring across the Bundoora Campus including three Outbound Excursions (Ski Trip, White Water Rafting and Rock Climbing), and eight Thursday Night Live Events covering everything from health, fitness, and free food!

Don’t forget to check out what’s on at the end of this newsletter and online via the Guidebook App. Also, see the video highlights from two of the Outbound Events on this page.

Sam Fualau Residential Education Coordinator: Social Engagement

BUNDOORA CAMPUS NEWS

Latitude Bounce-Climb-Fly... and Battle!

White Water Canoeing & Caving

Out Bound 2015

BUNDOORA CAMPUS WHITE WATER RAFTINGSaturday 19th September

Cost $70 includes a full day of activities, return transportation and lunch.

For more information and to register go to: trybooking.com/GWYM

BUNDOORA CAMPUS ROCK CLIMBING AND ABSEILINGSunday 25 October Registrations now open until 10.00 am 13 May. Cost of $70 includes a full day of activities, return transportation and lunch. Buffet Lunch and Transport included.

For more information and to register go to: trybooking.com/GWYQ

https://youtu.be/JydBdYV7IR0

https://youtu.be/dd8s3dvjlJw

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BUNDOORA OFFSITE ANNUAL FORMAL BALLGrad House, Uni Lodge, Barnes Way and Waterdale Road

Register Now!

Thursday 22 October at the Regal Ballroom

Registrations close 5 October, 11.00 am

Register on: trybooking.com/GWXE


“Leaving family and friends to move halfway across the world was a scary thought, but the welcome activities have allowed me to feel comfortable on campus and meet new people.

On Tuesday we had some free time to visit the nature reserve and we saw our first kangaroo. Tuesday night also featured a guided walk to Polaris and free pizza. Wednesday’s reptile show was amazing... Seeing and holding snakes and lizards and crocodiles was super cool. I’ve really been able to integrate into the campus and feel comfortable in my new home”Maggie Rabenberg, New International Student, Chisholm College

International Photo Competition Winners

Prizes galore

Australian Reptile Show

Super cool snakes




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Our industry panellists

Professor Leigh Drake, Executive Dean, College of Arts, Social Sciences and Commerce

CAREERS WEEKWith graduate employability at the lowest that it has been in 20 years, Accommodation Services wanted to play a key role in ensuring our residents, future graduates, had the best chance at entering the workforce with a head start – and so, emerged Careers Week!

Taking place from Monday to Wednesday in early August, the week featured an introductory careers session with the Career Development Centre, focusing on cover letters, resume writing and interview tips and tricks, an industry panel Q&A with six amazing panellists sharing their knowledge about the workforce and finally, a practical mock interview evening, providing those involved with the chance to test their new skills. Check out the great photos from the Tuesday night Industry Panel!

Overall, the week was a great success, with those in attendance finding real value in the workshops, activities, presentations and panel Q&A. Our thanks for to our Careers Team members – Anna Luciani, Denise Egan and Helena Martin, the Accommodation Services’ staff involved – Laura Burge, Laura Freeman, Brendan McCarthy, and Nicole Deller, and our distinguished industry panellists:

§ Rebecca Palmer: Practitioners Services Australia, General Manager

§ Jane Nyssen: Value Marketing, Resources Manager

§ Lauren Brewerton: La Trobe University, Senior Human Resources Business Partner

§ Rita Manessis: La Trobe University, Jobs on Campus Coordinator

§ Professor Leigh Drake: La Trobe University, Pro-Vice Chancellor Post-Graduate Coursework

§ Tony McGillion: Austin Health, Clinical Nursing Education

Accommodation Services looks forward to running this program again in 2016, making it available to more residents to assist them in their skill development and future career aspirations.

Chelsea Murray Residential Education Coordinator: Academic Excellence



HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEWSThe home stretch is officially upon us… could we get some nicer weather to match?!

We wrapped a successful first semester with an awesome Fuel Juice and Soup Bar giveaway – were you one of our 400 lucky gift certificate recipients? If not, stay tuned for your second chance at the end of semester two.

After a nice relaxing break, we bounced right back into action with a residence-wide trip to Latitude Bounce-Climb-Fly on July 28! Over 400 residents turned out, and a great time was had by all. See the next page for some action shots...

Our second cooking class of the year was a roaring success, with residents cooking up a feast of quinoa and black bean burgers, with a lovely kale/almond/quinoa/feta salad. Great food and great conversation!

Students also had a chance to bust a move at Zumba during week two. We hope to see great attendance rates at our upcoming self-defence, laughter yoga, Pilates, and yoga events.

We’ve got some exciting new initiatives kicking off in semester two which you won’t want to miss.

On September 9, we’ll be working with Counselling Services to celebrate R U OK? Day. Stay tuned for more info about where and when this important event will take place.

On 23 September from 4.30 pm – 7.30 pm, we’ll be hosting Everything is Awesome in the Menzies Courtyard. This celebratory event is open to all Bundoora-based residents, so come along for awesome food (served from a variety of local food trucks) and live entertainment!

On October 7, get ready to laugh, as our health promotions students present a comedy night! More info to come – be sure to read our weekly bulletin (and The Dunny Despatch) to find out when and how to reserve your (free) tickets.

And finally, join us at Eagle Bar on October 22 as we join White Ribbon Australia in pledging to help stop violence against women. More info to come!

Ali Norton Residential Education Coordinator: Health and Wellbeing

COMMUNITY CHALLENGE NEWSThe Community Standards portfolio is always looking for new ways to engage residents in events that help foster team work and resilience.

This year we began semester one with the “Community Challenge” event. The event involved cryptic clues posted via the Accommodation Services Facebook page to the location of an unnamed object hidden someone within the grounds of La Trobe University.

Being the first event of its kind we were hopeful that we would get a strong participation rate and we were not let down when 80 residents in teams of four registered to take part! Over the course of several weeks we took great pleasure in watching scores of teams running all over campus looking for the mystery item. The Community Challenge led teams to many areas on campus that they had not previously attended and our teams ultimately found the hidden object (an AFL football) located under a weeping cherry in the garden behind David Myers building adjacent to the sculpture of Sofia.

The clue that finally led to the location of the football was: “It’s Sofia, but not from modern family.” This sculpture by Hermann Hohaus was a gift to the University in 1987.

The game continued with a new location which was ultimately discovered down by the Moat. Our residents are very familiar with the moat so we were surprised how long it took to locate the football in this location! Our winning team enjoyed the spoils of their victory with each team member taking home a hamper filled with food and treats!

Coming Soon: The Community Challenge is now back for semester two but the clues will be even tougher and the location harder to find! Have you registered?

Brendan McCarthy Residential Education Coordinator: Community Standards

Our industry panellists



Menzies Girls Football

Menzies Boys Hockey

RANKINGS (SPORT BY SPORT)SPORTING EVENT CHISHOLM GLENN MENZIES

Cricket 2 2 2

Hockey 1 2 3

Swimming 1 3 2

Tennis 3 2 1

Soccer 2 2 3

Australian Rules 1 2 3

Baseball 3 1 2

Badminton 3 1 2

#1 MENZIES COLLEGE

#3 GLENN

COLLEGE

#2 CHISHOLM COLLEGE

INTERCOLLEGE SPORTS IN SEMESTER 1

Latitude, Fly

Latitude, Bounce


BENDIGO CAMPUS NEWS

FAMILY FEUD The Social Team hosted their first event for semester two, Family Feud, on Wednesday 12 August in the McKay Lecture Theatre.

12 teams competed in a fast-paced preliminary round, answering questions such as ‘name a sport that doesn’t use a ball’ or ‘name something that originates from Japan’. Hosts Brodie Biggs (Villas) and Pat Blood (Units) kept the audience laughing with their witty commentary. At the end of 12 rounds, The Fighting Mongooses came out victorious, winning a swag of Coles Myer vouchers.

Special thanks to Kaity Challis (Hillside) who deciphered the rules of the Family Feud board game and came up with our schedule and running sheet for the evening.

QUEEN VICTORIA NIGHT MARKET EXCURSION On Wednesday 5 August 45 students jumped on a VLine and braved the chilly Melbourne conditions to check out the Queen Victoria Night Market.

For some students it was their first time visiting one of Melbourne’s icons. Students enjoyed the variety of food on offer; smoky BBQ meats, pizza, ramen noodles, Mexican and bread bowls filled with steaming hot soup. Music was provided by the very talented Holy Moses Heartache and quite a few students spent their hard earned money on market delights.

The event was so popular that some students are counting down to the Night Markets reopening for the summer!

MACPHERSON SMITH RURAL FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAMAccommodation Services were approached by the Macpherson Smith Rural Foundation to see if any regional or rural Victorian students who showed excellent leadership skills would be interested in attending a 7 day leadership program, aiming to grow and foster leadership skills in young, rural Victorians.

At the recommendation of their student leaders, Jake Mackinnon (Hillside) and Mikayla McAuliffe (Terraces) attended the program. Both Jake and Mikayla have shared their experiences, see the photo montage on the following page.

Rachel Carr Residential Education Coordinator: Community Engagement and Standards

The view from the Macpherson Smith Rural Foundation Leadership Program

The feuders


Macpherson Smith Rural Foundation Leadership Program

BENDIGO CAMPUS NEWS

Mikayla McAuliffe gets crafty

Jake Mackinnon, far right

More MSRF activities...


BENDIGO CAMPUS NEWS

SWOTVAC ACTIVITIES SWOTVAC activities for Semester 1 included a movie night, pancake breakfast, petting zoo, BBQ lunch and Mentor drop-in sessions.

ACADEMIC EVENTS We held our annual Spelling Bee (11 August) and Inaugural Inter-Campus Debate (17 August).

HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTIVITIES AND INITIATIVES These included a Healthy Relationships session with Kylie Warry, speaker, author and trainer (24 August), development of a relationship with Headspace as a referral agency for residents with mental health concerns, resource sharing with Bendigo Community Health Services and support for community wide health and wellbeing.

354 RESIDENTS

involved in 20 First Year mentoring groups

339 TEXTBOOKS

available

6 ACADEMIC

WORKSHOPS held in conjunction with

SLU or Counselling

83% attended on a regular basis

102 TEXTBOOKS loaned in Semester 1

SPELLING BEEOn Tuesday 11 August the Spelling Bee was facilities by our Academic Mentor Team with all first years attending in the McKay Lecture theatre.

There was a range of countries represented in the costume department, with best dressed going to Dayna from HA6 and around 20 people confident enough to test their spelling abilities and face the packed lecture theatre. It was good to see second years taking on the first years as well. One of the highlights of the night was a law student attempting to spell choir starting with “qu”! Words were comprised of 4-14 letter words with the winning word being one of the larger ones.

First place went to Meghana Magatala, Second to Tess Coates and third to Jeffrey Ding. Overall the event was very successful, with everyone enjoying themselves with the mix of comedy from the background slides and some horrible spelling! Congratulations to the Mentor Team for a well organised, planned and hosted event.

Greg Loughnan Residential Education Coordinator: Wellbeing and Academic Excellence

WELLBEING AND ACADEMIC NEWS

Super spellers

BENDIGO ACADEMIC MENTORS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN:

Semester 1


OVER RECENT MONTHS...McFarlane’s Hill Residence and East End Residence health, wellbeing, social and community events have included:

Residential Formal Evening was held at the Valleys Restaurant (Wodonga TAFE Facility) and was a huge success. 50 residents ‘glammed up’ in their formal wear and enjoyed a night of reflection and fine food.

Christmas in July Celebration: A small number of residents enjoyed a Christmas Dinner together in Unit 12. It was nice to get the Res Family together mid-year for traditional festive food and good company.

Alcocups Visit: A drug and alcohol information session was organised with presenter Ashley Gurney from Alcocups. This was a very relevant and timely activity, held prior to the Deviant’s Ball – Albury-Wodonga’s Campus annual event.

School Group Visits: We have had plenty of school groups visiting the residences during campus tours, gaining insight into university life. This has been good development for leaders in promoting the campus and the university.

The residences are now getting ready for spring, with Open Day, Accommodation Tours, new residents, and more and more birthday gatherings, sporting events, and fun ahead.

Thank you to our Residential Student Leadership Team; Tayla (Senior RA) and the team of RA’s continue their good work in supporting each other and all the residents.

Melissa McFarlane (Accommodation Services Officer, La Trobe University)

Rosie Miller (East End Residential Coordinator)

WHAT’S COMING UP? § Diversity Day 2 September: Free food and activities, games and prizes to be won

§ Melbourne Cup Racing Lunch: Resident dinner and games night – November

§ Looking forward to Spring Time!

ALBURY‑WODONGA CAMPUS NEWS

WHAT’S NEW?Construction of the new outdoor living area (tables, chairs, shade sails, BBQ) will commence in September, just in time for Spring BBQ time. This will be a valuable addition to ‘McFarlane’s Hill Residence’, shared by Full-time and placement residents.

AlcoCups activity


ALBURY‑WODONGA CAMPUS NEWS

Full report from the Bundoora Outbound Ski Trip

Intercollege Sports Update

Student Leadership Selection Announcement

Open Day Reports

Inter-Res Ball Pictures and Report

End of Year Event Wrap-Up

IN THE NEXT EDITION OF THE RESIDENTIAL REVIEW

Student and resident netball comp

Christmas in July, Unit 12

McFarlane’s Hill Fairy-tale Party


SEPT

EMBE

ROCTOBER

Bundoora Basketball

Menzies Sporty Day

Menzies ProductionBendigo Mock Wedding

Bundoora Table TennisBendigo Girls and Boys Night In

Chisholm Talent Night

Chisholm Beach Party

Bendigo End of Year Carnival

Bundoora Inter-Res Black and White Ball Bundoora Volleyball

Chisholm BallMenzies Love WeekBundoora TNL: Café Crawl and Trivia Night

TNL: Yoga

Bundoora Billiards

Offsite Residences Ball

TNL: Pilates

TNL: Therapy Arcade and Pizza Night

Bundoora Ring Road RelayBendigo Resi-Aid featuring Daniel Flynn

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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