OUSA Student Handbook by Otago MBA

VICE-CHANCELLORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WELCOME I am delighted to welcome you to the University of Otago, New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and finest University. To those students who come from other parts of New Zealand or from overseas, I would also like to welcome you to Dunedin. At the University of Otago, we are extremely proud of our international reputation for teaching and research. We are also extremely proud of the unique atmosphere on campus and we know it will make your time at Otago a special and highly memorable experience. Your years at university are extremely important. While you are here, we encourage you to strike a healthy balance between your academic activities and your enjoyment of the rich sporting and cultural opportunities that the University offers. Our goal is to educate you as a whole person and we recognise that some of the important lessons you will learn will take place outside the lecture theatre, the laboratory, and the library. We aim to give you the opportunity to spread your wings within a safe and exciting environment. At the end of your studies you will leave this University with not only a world-class qualification, but you will also leave with friends that you will cherish for a lifetime. Best of luck with your studies, and I am certain that your time at the University of Otago will be enjoyable and fruitful.

Professor Harlene Hayne Vice-Chancellor University Of Otago

OUSA President’s Welcome Scarfies, welcome to the University of Otago for the 2012 academic year! I hope you’ve had a great summer slog and are ready for a year in this palace of a place we call Otago. The Otago University Students’ Association (just OUSA is all good) is here to make sure your time at the University of Otago is the best it possibly can be. From starting both semesters with an epic week of events, to making sure there are students participating in every single decision made by the University, we are here to make sure Uni is the time of your life. We provide events throughout the year, recreation courses to keep the learning fun, clubs to join, support when times are tough, a free weekly magazine in the form of Critic, and Radio One 91fm – our piece of musical and chat heaven! If you’re ever a bit lost or if you’re having a rough time (financially, or if Uni’s being a bit rough to you) pop into OUSA and our Student Support team will suss you out. Or, if you’ve lost your stuff, pop into OUSA to check the lost property and we’ll make sure that when it comes in we get in touch ASAP. Our Critic page every Monday, ousa.org.nz and our Facebook page are the places to go if you want to know what’s up and what OUSA has got on, plus they’re the best places to win tickets and any giveaways we’ve got too. Have an epic time down here in Dunedin, get oot n aboot and check out what Dunedin has got on offer, and don’t forget, if you ever want a lil help get in touch! Chur,

Logan Edgar OUSA President 2012 president@ousa.org.nz

OUSA is your Students’ Association, we’ve been cranking along for 123 years making sure you have the ultimate student experience while you’re down here at Otago. We’ve got you covered if you need help, want to party, lose your stuff or wanna get out and join a new club. Plus we’ve got a HUGE range of courses to suss you out whether you want to dance, cook, create a masterpiece or even learn a new language.

Through OUSA, you own the Aquatic Centre and Squash Courts, as well as Planet Media (Dunedin) Limited – which includes Critic and Radio One, University Book Shop, and Student Job Search.

We’ve got three locations representing all our services, but if you’re not sure where to go, just head to the main office and they’ll point you in the right direction.

www.ousa.org.nz facebook.com/otagouniversitystudentsassociation

OUSA 2012 Executive The OUSA Student Executive are your representatives to the University, they help you have your say and have your best interests at heart. Every year YOU vote for the Executive and you have the chance to run for a position yourself. If you want to help make a change around Uni, get in touch any time, pop on in, make sure you vote (you’ll probably get a choccy fish out of it) and, if you’ve got what it takes, stand for an Executive position yourself! President Logan Edgar president@ousa.org.nz

Welfare Officer Fransico Hernandez welfare@ousa.org.nz

Post Grad Victoria Koszowski postgrad@ousa.org.nz

Administrative VP Art Kojarunchitt adminVP@ousa.org.nz

Education Officer Aaspreet Bopara education@ousa.org.nz

International international@ousa.org.nz

Finance & Services Officer Ryan Edgar finance@ousa.org.nz

Recreation Blake Luff recreation@ousa.org.nz

Campaigns campaigns@ousa.org.nz Colleges colleges@ousa.org.nz

services, sales, lost property, locker rental, OUSA Main Office Executive, events and even a Student Job Search kiosk

OUSA Clubs and Societies Centre Recreation clubs, courses, facilities

OUSA Student Support Centre Help, queer support, budgeting, advocacy, food bank and exam breakfasts

OUSA Student Support Centre OUSA extends its reach past the fun times at Uni. When you’re feeling a little low, need help dealing with a lecturer, your landlord or your flatmates, the OUSA Student Support Centre is here to help out. Our advocacy service is available for free to all students, it’s confidential and our advocates can help you deal with a number of issues that can trouble you while you’re down here. To help out during exams we also set up Exam Breakfasts, to give you a cruisey kick start to the day of study. Our OUSA Queer Support coordinators are a key part of our diversity program. They’re here to support diverse, queer and questioning students of the University of Otago. Uni is a time for you to develop into the happiest, most fulfilled YOU possible, and we’re here to help you get there, no matter your race, gender or sexuality. All OUSA support services are free, so whether you need a little budgeting help, need the Food Bank or just some advice we’re here.

Student Support, what we’ve got: • Food Bank (no questions first time use) • Budgeting advice • Flatting advice, tenancy assistance & mediation • Advocating for you to the Uni • Queer Support • Class Reps • Exam Breakfasts! OUSA Student Support 5 Ethel Benjamin Place (just off Albany street) Map Ref. 16 Phone: 479 5449 Email: support@ousa.org.nz

OUSA Events Orientation, 100+ years of the Capping Show, Art Week, Market Days + MUCH MORE Volunteer now to get free tix, great references and hands on experience!

ousa.org.nz

OUSA Volunteers

Your whole student experience is provided by the

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From Orientation and gigs throughout the year, to sporting awards, ﬁlm-making, dj and band

competitions, Art Week and Healthy Lifestyles Week.

There are over 100 OUSA Clubs for you to join and support for you to start your own.

OUSA keeps you up to date with Critic, a free,

award-winning weekly magazine and Radio One, an alternative to ordinary mainstream radio!

OUSA‘s Student Support Centre is a free conﬁdential, friendly service which can help you

with academic, ﬂatting, ﬁnancial and everyday hassles.

We’ll pick you up when you’re down, stick up for you

behind the scenes on University Committees and provide you with a year’s worth of entertainment.

Like us on Facebook for prizes, discounts and goss! OUSA-Otago University Students’ Associaiton More info at ousa.org.nz

OUSA-Otago University Students’ Associaiton ousa.org.nz

OUSA CLUBS AND SOCIETIES CENTRE It’s the part of OUSA that adds the extra special touch to your Otago experience. With over 100 clubs covering everything recreation – from sports to politics – we’ve got your social life sorted. We offer cheap (or free) hire of rooms and equipment, as well as a range of courses that will help you get a job, cook for the flat or woo your foreign lover.

Recreation Courses 50+ different activities spanning these categories: • Food & Beverage. • First Aid. • Dance, Fitness & Martial Arts. • Languages. • Arts & Crafts. • Music. • Relaxation. • Tournaments.

Facilities you can use • Most facilities are cheap or FREE! • Meeting rooms. • Large screen TVs & satellite TV from around the world. • Dance studio, Exercise rooms, Cricket nets & Squash courts. • Pianos, guitars, ukuleles & even sewing machines • Craft workshop & a Car workshop with pit • Pool table & Snooker table. • Showers, Change rooms & Sauna!

Clubs • Support & facilities for setting up & running student clubs . • Storage for club gear.

Blues and Golds Since 1908 the Blues have been the premier awards for sporting excellence by students at the University of Otago. Recognising the important students that support sport and those who strive to be the best. The Golds Awards, established in 2002, are the premier awards for artistic and cultural excellence by students at the University of Otago, and again, these awards also recognise exceptional contribution by those in supporting roles. For more information & to nominate a deserving student today, contact: cdo@ousa.org.nz. The deadline for nominations to be received at Clubs and Societies Centre is 4pm Friday, 27 July 2012.

Clubs Day The First Semester Clubs Day will be held at the OUSA Clubs and Societies Centre on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 from 10am-4pm. This is your one stop shop to meet and join any of the 100+ clubs on campus. Sporting, social, cultural, religious, political or spiritual, there’s something for everyone.

OUSA Grants OUSA has a fund set aside to assist affiliated clubs and individual students with specific projects. The committee meets six times a year to allocate grants. Application forms are available from OUSA Clubs and Societies Centre. Closing dates for 2012 are 4pm on Thursday: 15 March, 19 April, 24 May, 19 July, 23 August, 27 September. Ousa Clubs and Societies Centre Mon–Fri: 9am – 10:30pm Sat & Sun: 10am – 8:30pm (Over holiday periods hours may vary) 84 Albany Street Map Ref. 15 Phone: 479 5960 Mobile: 021 2TXT CLB Email: clubsandsocieties@ousa.org.nz Web: ousa.org.nz

Sports Clubs Archery Jethro Hardinge 027 748 3376 ousaarcheryclub@gmail.com

Harriers & Multisport Kieran Cody (President) ousa.harriers@stonebow.otago.ac.nz ouhc.orconhosting.net.nz

Australian Rules Football (AFL) afl.otago@gmail.com

Hockey Sam French (Secretary) 027 327 4669 otagouniversityhockey@hotmail.com ouhc.co.nz

Badminton Joseph Hii 021 456 555 ocbadminton@gmail.com facebook.com/ocbadminton/ Basketball – Men Adam Beissel (President) 021 889 918 ousamensbball@gmail.com Basketball – Women Frances Tilly (President) varsitybasketball@gmail.com Canoe (White Water) Ken Hughes (President) 027 221 6899 theoucc@gmail.com or join the OUCC Past and Present Facebook Group Cricket (University Grange) ugcc125@hotmail.com ugcc.co.nz Cycling Chris Harvey (Club Captain) 027 422 0772 ousacycling@gmail.com ousacycling.wikia.com Debating oudsvp@gmail.com ouds.ousa.org.nz Dive Matt Carter (President) 027 634 4890 diveclub@waitaki.otago.ac.nz angelfire.com/sd/otagounidive Flying Disc Enthusiasts Scott Adams 027 328 8108 dunedinultimate@gmail.com ultimate.org.nz

ITF Taekwon-Do (ITFNZ) Ana Rakonjac (President) 021 042 1940 otago.uni.tkd@gmail.com outkd.org.nz Judo John McLeod (Coach 473 8889 cloudyht@es.co.nz Kayak Racing Daniel Peacocke (President) 027 419 4643 OUSAKRC@hotmail.com Lawn Bowls otagobowls@gmail.com facebook.com/otagobowls Mountain Biking Derek Shanks(President) 027 460 1087 oumbc1@gmail.com Netball Janine Hayward (Treasurer) 479 8666 universityalbion.wordpress.com Netball Officials Joyce Andrew 027 367 3369 ousaofficials@hotmail.com Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Philip Seddon (Senior Instructor) home 473 1779, work 479 7029 philip.seddon@otago.ac.nz karate.org.nz/dojos/otago Renaissance Rapier ignatius@dunedinblog.co.nz

Football (Soccer) Luke Macris 021 281 1074 varsityfc@gmail.com

Rowing Glen Sinclair 027 476 9377 glen@ourc.org.nz ourc.org.nz

Freestyle Sports David Booth (President) 027 405 8042 theoufsc@gmail.com oufsc.org.nz

Rugby Football Chris Burke (Secretary) 470 3228 secretary@ourfc.co.nz ourfc.co.nz

Rugby League ourlc@xtra.co.nz Seishinkan Alexandra Ward (President) 027 328 2632 seishinkan.ousa@gmail.com Shukokai Karate Shane Key 027 592 8843 dunedin@shukokai.co.nz shukokai.co.nz Smallbore Rifle Shooting Peter McCallum 455 1829 peter.mccallum@healthotago.co.nz Squash Abbey Munro (President) 027 468 0637 president@unisquash.net unisquash.net Swords (Fencing) Jason Sim 027 355 1250 otagouniswordsclub@gmail.com Tramping Jaz Morris 027 406 9173 president@outc.org.nz outc.org.nz Unihoc (Floorball) Callum Barrett (President), unihoc@gmail.com Volleyball – Scorpions Bill Turnbull 027 454 4227 bill.turnbull@stonebow.otago.ac.nz Waterpolo Rene Theelen (President) ou.waterpolo@gmail.com WTF Taekwondo Casey 021 795 174 ou.wtf.tkd@gmail.com Yachting Warren McNoe (Treasurer) 479 8137 wmcnoe@business.otago.ac.nz

Club contacts are updated throughout the year on ousa.org.nz

SOCIETIES ACT on Campus Club has provided no contact details AFROTAGO Kudzai Magaya (President) 021 036 3359 afrotago@gmail.com AIESEC Dunedin Tom Nie otago@aiesec.org.nz aiesec.org.nz Amnesty International Stefan Fairweather 021 562 110 amnesty.otago@gmail.com amnesty.org.nz Anthropology Society Jesse Garland (President) 479 9274 anthrosociety@lists.otago.ac.nz, or uoanthropologysociety@gmail.com Anthroposophical Society Club has provided no contact details Applied Science Students Assn Logan Elliott (Council Rep) 027 310 4930 appliedscience.students@otago.ac.nz Bahai Society Akilah Imtiaz (President) 021 029 87603 bahaisoc9@gmail.com facebook.com/oubs Bei Wang Chinese Literature Society Bert Lin (President) 021 118 4125 beiwang.lit@gmail.com

Capoeira Cai Cai 021 0272 2976 caicaicapoeira@hotmail.com nzcapoeira.co.nz

Indian Student Assn Aryanah Paul (President) 021 231 1851 isa.otago@gmail.com isaotago.com

CathSoc Stephanie Kamp (President) 027 357 1016 cathsoc.dunedin@gmail.com wix.com/cathsoc/dunedin

Indonesian Community Assn Steffi Supangkat 021 025 30309 icaotagouniversity@gmail.com

Chinese Students Assn Wei Lin 021 067 0618 oucsa2010@gmail.com Classics Society Ben Knox 027 338 2189 achilles.otago@gmail.com Dunedin Abrahamic Students Interfaith Group Angela Loosli ousadasig@gmail.com facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid= 329928571971&ref=ts Dunedin Chinese Methodist Youth Fellowship Lawrence Ling (President) 021 049 8968 dcmyf09@gmail.com Dunedin Overseas Christian Fellowship Nicholas Nyelong Edward, 021 0226 6336, dunedinocf@gmail.com

International Socialists Derwin Smith 029 455 5979 contact@iso.org.nz Jack Frost Morris Pont Lurcock (President) (03) 479 9088 jack.frost.morris@googlegroups.com sites.google.com/site/jackfrostmorris/ Japan Club Yoshitaka Yamaji (President) otagojapan@yahoo.co.nz Jewish Students Assn Katherine Isaacs jewishstudentsotago@gmail.com KAOS Trish Plunket kaosotago@facebook.com facebook.com/KAOSOtago Korean Students Assn otagoksa@gmail.com Latter Day Saints Acelini Senikauciri LDSSA@hotmail.co.nz institute.lds.org

Brunei Students Assn Chian Mei, ANG (President) 021 043 8040 bsapro@gmail.com bsastudents.blogspot.com

Fiji Club Mayvresh Pravad, 021 138 4626 fijiclub.otago@gmail.com, or cagal220@student.otago.ac.nz facebook.com/group.php?gid= 134399935604&ref=75

Business Case info@caseclub.co.nz www.caseclub.co.nz

Fire Performance and Juggling Club Logan Elliott logs1212@gmail.com

Malaysian Students Assn Ahmad Imran Fauzi 021 168 0235 omsamail@gmail.com omsa.org.nz

Campus Greens Bert Holmes or Luke Stewart, otago.campus.greens@gmail.com

Food Not Bombs Francisco Hernandez 027 7339 565 dunedinfoodnotbombs@gmail.com foodnotbombs.org

Medical Students Assn Delwyn Munn (Secretary) 03 479 7181 oumsa@oumsa.org oumsa.otago.ac.nz

Hong Kong Students ouhksa@gmail.com

Meditation Club Jiivan (03) 4561299 or 027 635 3414 yoga.meditation.club@gmail.com

Cantores Choir Dom Peyroux (022 037 3887) Kathryn Gardner (027 844 6070) Kimberley Wong (027 546 2375) webmaster@cantoreschoir.org cantoreschoir.org

Litsoc Sophie Gilmore, Freya Haanen 027 349 6517 otago.litsoc@gmail.com

Muslim Students Assn admin@muslim.ousa.org.nz Nations Cityside Club has provided no contact details NORML Dunedin Abe Gray (Smokesperson) 021 232 0820 norml.dunedin@gmail.com otagonorml.com OCOM Scott Cardwell (President) 027 318 9784 president@ocom.co.nz ocom.co.nz Omani Assn admin@omani.ousa.org.nz Optical Students of America â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Student Chapter Patrick Ledingham (Secretary) otago.osa@gmail.com physics.otago.ac.nz/nx/osachapter/ otago-university-osa-student-chapter. html Otago Campus Christians John MacDonald (027 242 3549), Gloria Liu (021 025 34190) otagocc@gmail.com Otago Student Animal Legal Defence Fund Danielle Duffield (President) 027 318 1247 otagosaldf@gmail.com OUPERSADA Azman Salleh(President) 021 022 32676 persadamail@gmail.com Pacific Island Health Professional Students Assn Tia Ropati 021 189 0422 pihpsa@gmail.com pihpsa.otago.ac.nz People Helping People Steven Murugayah php.otago@gmail.com Roleplaying Society Gene Taylor (President) 742 1015 otagouni.roleplayers@gmail.com Sai Youths Vallinayaki. S. Ragupathy valliragupathy@yahoo.com

Samoan Students Assn Telesia Lei (Secretary) 021 024 39536 ossa07@gmail.com

Students For Christ James Kim (Secretary) 021 146 5426 evergreen-ch.org

Saudi Student Club Mohammed Alqumber (President) 021 051 2970

Students for Environmental Action (SEA) Tarsh Turner 027 282 7279 seaotago@gmail.com seaotago.ousa.org.nz

Seed Fellowship seedfellowship@gmail.com Shamanic Circle Howard Elder (Facilitator) 473 9225 Singapore Club Caroline Lim 021 029 62069 otagosingaporeclub@gmail.com, or thesingaporeclub@yahoo.co.nz thesingaporeclub.webs.com Society of Atheists, Rationalists and Skeptics Joshua Gagnon (Secretary) 027 766 6724 otagosars@gmail.com sars.ousa.org.nz Society of Otago University Law Students Inc souls@otago.ac.nz souls.co.nz Spanish Conversation Society Chris Booker (President) otago.club.de.espanol@gmail.com facebook.com/pages/otago-club-deespanol/305514798336 Sri Lankan Students Assn Anuja Liyanage / Kindu Weerasinghe (Co-Presidents) 021 064 6275 or 021 025 11883 ouslsa@gmail.com St Kessog Sandra Wheeler 021 180 7419 seneschal@kessog.lochac.sca.org kessog.lochac.sca.org Student Life Cameron Mackenzie 027 313 2869 otago@studentlife.org.nz studentlife.org.nz Students For A Free Tibet sftibet.dunedin@gmail.com myspace.com/studentsfreetibetuniotago

Taiwanese Students Assn Stephen Yu (President) 021 231 9975 nzoutsa@gmail.com outsa.org Thai Society Napol Baingern (Public Relation Officer) 021 056 4338 otagothaiclub@gmail.com Theatresports Thom Adams thom.adams87@gmail.com Tongan Students Assn Sione Smythe smyjo845@student.otago.ac.nz UniQ UniQ Collective uniq@uniq.ousa.org.nz uniq.ousa.org.nz United Nations Society Sarah Paterson 021 213 2292 otago@unyanz.co.nz unyanz.co.nz Varsity Christian Fellowship Rebekah Masterton (Secretary) 021 903 293 otagovcxf@gmail.com vcf-otago.org World Vision on Campus Otago Jules Begley (President) 021 815 303 wv_oncampus@hotmail.com Young Labour Timothy Grigg dunedin@younglabour.org.nz 022 356 4933 Young Nats Liam Kernaghan 027 341 5078 youngnatsdunedin@gmail.com youngnats.org.nz

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109 St David Street Tel – 479 5100

Useful Dates Semesters

Rubbish skips out in North Dunedin

Summer School: Monday 9 January – Friday 17 February

Summer School: Saturday 18 February – Thursday 23 February

(See p22 of the Helpful Information section at the rear of the diary for more details, including skip locations.) Friday 10 February Friday 17 February Saturday 18 February Friday 24 February Friday 2 March Friday 30 March Friday 27 April Friday 25 May Friday 29 June Friday 6 July Friday 27 July Friday 31 August Friday 28 September Friday 26 October Saturday 27 October Friday 2 November Saturday 3 November Friday 9 November Saturday 10 November

First Semester: Wednesday 6 June – Wednesday 20 June

OUSA

First Semester: Monday 27 February – Friday 1 June Second Semester: Monday 9 July – Friday 12 October

Mid-Semester Breaks First Semester: Monday 9 April – Sunday 15 April Second Semester: Monday 27 August – Sunday 2 September

Exams

Second Semester: Monday 15 October – Saturday 10 November

Graduation Cermonies (See p21 of the Helpful Information section at the rear of the diary for more details.) Saturday 5 May Saturday 12 May Saturday 19 May Saturday 25 August Saturday 1 December Wednesday 5 December Saturday 8 December Wednesday 12 December Saturday 15 December Saturday 15 December

Orientation: Monday 20 February – Saturday 25 February Capping Show: Wednesday 9 May – Saturday 12 May Monday 14 May – Saturday 19 May Re-Orientation: Monday 9 July – Saturday 14 July Art Week: Monday 17 September – Friday 21 September

Helpful Information The Basics

Health and Welfare

ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Personal Information Management System (PIMS) . . . . 03 Building and Room Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03 Accommodation Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 University Information Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 University Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 Liaison Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

Student Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Homesickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Unipol Recreation Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Chaplains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Childcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 JPs on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Proctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Campus Cop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Campus Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Study Resources Computer and IT Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 Library Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06 Uniprintshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06 Career Development Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 Students Learning Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 Otago Global Student Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 Graduate Research Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

Support and Services International Student Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 Disability Information and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 The Student Leadership Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 MÄ ori Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Pacific Islands Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Finances Student Job Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Student Emergency Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Loans and Allowances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Rights and Obligations Code of Student Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ethical Behaviour and Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Important Dates Graduation Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Rubbish and Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Contacts Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

01 | the basics

ID Cards Your photo

Username barcode

Your student ID number, which you will keep for your time at university

Your student email address which contains your username

OUSA logo which shows you are a member of OUSA

Your username, which you will need together with your password to login so that you are able to use IT facilities and services. The username is made up of a random selection of letters and numbers.

Statement showing that the University owns the card and also that if you do not comply with the University’s regulations you will not be able to use services.

Signature panel, which you should sign as soon as you get your card.

Magnetic strip, where any money loaded on to your card for photocopying and printing is stored.

All cards have a proximity chip in them. For door access simply hold your card up to the reader (see ‘Building and Room Access’ on page 03) and if it has a PIN pad you will need to enter your PIN number for entry.

Helpful Information

HOW TO GET YOUR ID CARD If you had an ID card last year, go to the ID Card Office two working days after submission of your completed Form for Course Approval (Special arrangements exist during the main course approval period for same day service). If this is your first ID card at Otago or you did not have an ID card last year go to the ID Card Office two working days after submission of your completed Form for Course Approval with ONE of the following acceptable photo IDs: • Passport • Driver’s licence (NZ only) • 18+ card • NZ Firearms licence. Read the University ID Card Policy at otago.ac.nz/ studentservices/otago024540

ID Card Office hours: 9am to 5pm, from Monday 9 January, weekdays during semesters. Late nights: Thursday 16 and 23 February, 6pm to 8pm. Restricted hours between semesters are on the ID card website. ID Card Office Information Services Building (ISB) next to the University Information Centre Map Ref. 19 Phone: 479 5330 Email: idcard.officer@otago.ac.nz Web: otago.ac.nz/studentservices/ otherservices/otago018288

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GENERAL ID CARD INFORMATION Your ID card is your key to what Otago has to offer and should be presented on request to University staff whose assigned responsibilities authorise them to seek proper identification. It is personal to you and should not be used by any other person. Look after your card. As your card has a proximity chip and magnetic strip it may not work if it has holes, is bent, scratched or dented, has stickers on it or has been exposed to sun, heat or magnetic fields. If you are having problems with your card please take it to the ID Card Office so they can take a look at it for you. Money may be deposited on your card to pay for printing/copying. ID Card Office staff do not manage funds on your card. Using your student email account, email uniprintshop@otago.ac.nz with any questions about money on your card. For problems with lost printing, email printer.refund@otago.ac.nz

Lost or Stolen Card • Contact Campus Watch (Proctor’s Office) tel 479 5000 to de-activate the card ASAP. • If you find your card contact Campus Watch to get the card re-activated. • If you have money loaded on your card use your student email account to email uniprintshop@ otago.ac.nz or phone 479 3487 to stop the funds being spent by someone else/discuss your options. • If you find your card send another email to get the block lifted.

Card not working?

When you get your ID card, you will be given a slip of paper with your PIN (for use on the Dunedin campus only) and password information. Keep it in a safe place, to use for entry to secured areas, Computer Resource Rooms and buildings (after-hours). For computer access/password problems talk to ITS Helpdesk staff in the Central Library.

New Student Slip

CONFIDENTIAL This is Your Permanent Door Access PIN: 8765 Computer Password: 83jindy37reks For returning students, your PIN and password remain the same year to year. If you forget your PIN, and you are on the Dunedin Campus, go to the ID Card Office during opening hours; after hours, go to Campus Watch (Proctor’s Office) in St David Lecture Theatre. Otago students not on the Dunedin campus should contact the following with any queries: Christchurch – Contact Carol Milnes, Medical Education Unit, University of Otago, Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Auckland – Contact Reception at the University of Otago, Auckland Centre. Wellington – Contact Ann Thornton, Student Affairs, University of Otago, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Helpful Information

• Take your card to the ID Card Office. • Malfunctioning cards are replaced free of charge. • If your card is lost/stolen, deliberately damaged or damaged through negligence, it will cost $20 (GST incl) to replace. • Details from your old card will be transferred to your replacement card (e.g. door access, library registration, money loaded). • Your new card will be active the next working day. • For building access problems contact Campus Watch (Proctor’s Office) tel 479 5000.

PIN (Personal Identification Number) and Password

03 | the basics

Personal Information Management System (PIMS) PIMS is a Personal Information Management System that enables you to view and, in some cases, modify your personal details on the web.

What can you use PIMS for? • Changing password • Course planner • Current year paper results • Notice board – the University will use this facility to display notices of interest or relevance to students • Override address – an address that can be used for a specified period of time. If you know that you will be away for a certain period of time (maximum of four months) you can enter a temporary address here.

How do you access PIMS? You can access PIMS from any computer with Internet access. • Go to the University of Otago website: otago.ac.nz • Under the ‘Quickfind’ choose PIMS

When the login page is displayed, login with your student username – printed on your University ID card – and your password. This is the same username and password you will use to login to access your student email, in the computer labs, at Uniprint, for Blackboard, or for remote access to library databases. If you are unsure how to access PIMS, are having problems with your username and password or have forgotten your username or password, contact the ITS HelpDesk: Phone: 03 479 8888 or 0800 479 888 Email: helpdesk@otago.ac.nz For help in the use of PIMS refer to the Online Help or contact the ITS HelpDesk.

BUILDING AND ROOM ACCESS – ID CARDS Entry to secured areas and after-hours access Access will be granted only if you have the appropriate authorisation for that particular door. This has to be arranged with the Proctor’s Office via the appropriate departmental office.

Helpful Information

To access external card reader doors:

the correct area of the readers. These are indicated below. Please note that on the reader with the keypad your card will not be read if you present it at the red squiggly line. It needs to be held over the numbers to be read. Once you have done this, put in your four digit pin number and press “in”.

• Present your card to the reader • Enter your four digit PIN • Push the ‘IN’ key on the pad • Enter the building or room.

Cardax Prox Reader

Most internal card access doors will only require the card to be presented at the readers to gain access. If you have any problems with access contact the Proctor’s Office on 479 5000.

Cardax Prox Plus Reader

Reader types Please note: It is important to present your card at

These are “Prox Only” readers which work by simply passing your card across the face of the reader.

This is a unit used for areas where there is a need for an additional level of security. As well as passing your card across the face of the reader, the entry of a PIN number is required.

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ACCOMMODATION OFFICE The Accommodation Office is an excellent source of information and advice on student accommodation. The Accommodation Office has an extensive database of properties available for rent, ranging from vacant flats and studio rooms to established flats looking for new flatmates. Applications for the residential colleges are also managed through the Accommodation Office. In February, the Accommodation Office runs the Hospitality Programme to help those who are new to Dunedin find accommodation. Student guides are available for tours of the campus area, looking at the location of listed accommodation and helping students orientate themselves. In July, the Accommodation Office organises

information evenings about flatting for students who are going flatting for the first time or those who want to be better informed. When looking for a flat or flatmates, call into the Accommodation Office or have a look at their website. For information on legal issues, the Accommodation Office, OUSA and Department of Building and Housing are all available to help. 109 St David Street Map Ref. 20 Phone: 03 479 5100 Email: accommodation@otago.ac.nz Web: otago.ac.nz/about/accommodation

University Information Centre The University Information Centre should be your starting point for enquiries about all administrative matters regarding studying at Otago, including enrolment, examinations, graduation, academic records, key dates, as well as course approval and change of course.

Information Services Building (ISB) Map Ref. 19 Ask Otago: ask.otago.ac.nz Email: university@otago.ac.nz Phone: 0800 80 80 98 or 479 7000 Web: otago.ac.nz/services/uic

University Union Phone: 479 5300 Email: union@otago.ac.nz Web: otago.ac.nz/universityunion

Liaison Office As well as providing a link between the University, schools, and prospective students, the Liaison Officers are available to provide advice and information to existing students about entrance, courses, degree planning and any other aspects of campus life. Scott / Shand House 90 St David Street Map Ref 21 Phone: 479 8247 Email: liaison@otago.ac.nz

Helpful Information

The University Union comprises 26 operations in 15 locations on and around campus. We operate the Campus Shop and Archway Shop, located in the ISB Link, as well as the Commerce Shop, College Shop and the Online Shop. Our food outlets include Frankly Sandwiches, Café Albany, Union Grill, Orient Express, Amigos’, Healthy, The Fridge, Hunter Cafe, St David Café and Plaza Cafe. We manage the University of Otago Staff Club and à la carte Gallery restaurant. In addition, we offer an extensive campus-wide Conference and Event service and operate the student entertainment venue Re:fuel. Our College Catering operation provides an onsite food service to more than 1400 students residing at University College, City College, Hayward College, Cumberland Court, Aquinas College, Abbey College and Cumberland College.

05 | Study Resources

Computers and IT Services Information Technology Services (ITS) provides a variety of IT resources to enrolled students. For further information see the Student IT Services website: otago.ac.nz/its/students

Computer Areas Approximately thirty computer areas are available to all students on the Dunedin campus. To use, you need your: • University username (printed on your ID card) • Password – use PIMS to change your password For access to computer areas outside building hours, you also need your: • Student ID Card • The four-digit PIN number that is issued at the same time as your card. Areas have PC or dual-boot Macintosh computers. All have CD writers and USB connections for USB devices. You get access to: • Internet and email • Personal storage space (S: Drive) • Printing (colour and black and white) • Software including Microsoft Office and other course-related software.

Email studentmail.otago.ac.nz When enrolled, everyone is given a student email address which is printed on your ID card. This is the address that the University will use to communicate with you.

Blackboard

Helpful Information

blackboard.otago.ac.nz Blackboard is a web-based system for delivering course material to you. Your lecturer will tell you if your paper is on Blackboard.

Connect to the University Network You can connect your own computer to the University network (wired and wireless) and access web-based services. Student IT Advisers (SITAs) can help you configure your laptop.

Acceptable Behaviour Students must follow the University Regulations and Policies relating to IT. These policies apply whenever you connect to the student network – onor off-campus. Internet usage is for course-related work. Students must not download movies, games, copyrighted material, send bulk email or harassing messages to others. Abuse will be reported to the Proctor. If you’re using campus computer labs, usage should be for course-related work only. See: otago.ac.nz/its/students

Help! For assistance in the computer areas, talk to the Student IT Advisors (SITAs). There are plenty of resources available to help you with your computer and applications for assignments. Sources include: • Student IT Services Handbook • The Student IT Services webpage: otago.ac.nz/its/students • Student IT Services Tip Sheets (available online and in the central library) • IT Training – Schedule available at otago.ac.nz/its/training You can contact the HelpDesk for any IT service or computer-related problems: Central Library, ISB Map Ref. 19 Various hours, 7 days a week Phone: 479 8888 or 0800 479 888 Email: helpdesk@otago.ac.nz Web: otago.ac.nz/its

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Library Services The University Library provides access to excellent information resources, on and off campus, and amazing electronic, digital, audiovisual, print and microform materials via the Library Catalogue and Summon. For those needing further help, there are self-guided information skills tutorials. The Library is a stimulating learning environment, providing individual help in finding information, friendly staff, comfortable wireless study spaces and long opening hours. There are specialist services available for remote students, Māori resources and students with disabilities. At the Library, you’ll find copying and scanning facilities. Reserve collections for heavily used items and recall items on loan allow for fair access to resources. Visit the Library webpages for smart researcher tips on: great resources, facilities and services; access to electronic resources e.g. catalogues, article databases, ejournals, ebooks and subject guides; booking Group Study Rooms; and advice on how to search, locate and evaluate information effectively. Contact a Subject Librarian for assignment help. You can use your student ID card as your Library card as well as for copying, scanning and printing. You can use your user name and password to access databases, ejournals and eReserve, to “Login” and view “My Account” in the Catalogue, and to book Group Study Rooms. For Library Hours 2012, refer to library.otago.ac.nz/hours Email: ask.library@otago.ac.nz Web: library.otago.ac.nz

Uniprintshop

Medical Library Sayers Building, 290 Great King St Map Ref. 58 Phone: 479 7401 Dental Library 310 Great King St Map Ref. 56 Phone: 479 7050 Law Library Richardson Building, Castle St Map Ref. 12 Phone: 479 8837 Robertson Library (Education) 135 Union St East Map Ref. 49 Phone: 479 3793 Southland Campus Library (Education) 110 Nelson St, Invercargill Phone: 03 211 6816 Science Library Science III Building, 730 Cumberland St Map Ref. 32 Phone: 479 7822 Hocken Collections (New Zealand and Pacific research) Corner Anzac Ave and Parry St Map Ref. 45 Phone: 479 8879 Mon–Fri: 8.30am – 5pm After hours service (during semester time) Mon–Thurs: 5pm – 7pm Sat: 2pm – 5pm Map Ref. 19 Phone: 479 4068 Email: uniprintshop@otago.ac.nz

Helpful Information

If you’re looking to get your project bound, some notes copied or poster printed then you’re looking for the Uniprintshop. Located on the Ground Floor of the Central Library, Albany St, the Uniprintshop is the place on-campus where you’ll find all sorts of print services including: copying and binding, digital printing, laminating, faxing, a photo kiosk, poster printing, scanning, invitations, and trimming. You can also pick up a range of products including: Course materials and readers, USB pen drives, Ethernet cables, and CDs and DVDs.

Central Library (Arts, Commerce, Humanities, Physical Education, Social Sciences, Theology) ISB, 65 Albany St Map Ref. 19 Phone: 479 8910

07 | Study Resources

Career Development Centre Your career starts now! Check us out online at www. otago.ac.nz/careers or drop in for a chat. It’s confidential, independent, free, and we’re open Monday to Friday all year round, in and out of semester (except on public holidays). We run events to give you ideas for your future and an edge in the graduate job market: • Careers fairs and expos • OtagoCareerHub • Workshops / seminars / presentations by employers • Drop-in sessions • Career counselling sessions • CV checking. We also have lots of information on psychometric tests, computer-based career-guidance programmes and career information.

Previous users say: “I found the services so incredibly helpful!! I managed to secure a competitive graduate position, and I honestly think your advice on CV and cover letter writing was invaluable.” “Positive, very helpful to give warning about upcoming job opportunities and getting firms in to talk about how to apply” “Website has heaps of info” Information Services Building (ISB) Map Ref. 19 Phone: 479 8244 Email: careers@otago.ac.nz Web: otago.ac.nz/careers

Helpful Information

Student Learning Centre Offers the following free, confidential services to students at all levels of study: • Interactive workshops for undergraduates and postgraduates on a wide range of topics • Individual appointments for students to receive practical guidance and advice on study-related concerns • Study skills and personal development books and study guides • Online study guides and tutorials to help improve your learning strategies and writing skills • Senior students offer peer writing support in weekly writing clinics, to guide less experienced students with assignments • Opportunities for students whose second language is English to join a group to practise “Kiwi” conversational English skills with native English speakers • Distance students can access our services by telephoning or emailing the Centre. See also our comprehensive on-line resources.

Information Services Building (ISB) Map Ref. 19 Phone: 479 8801 or 0800 80 80 98 Email: student-learning-centre@otago.ac.nz Web: otago.ac.nz/slc

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Otago Global Student Exchange A great way to experience the world without taking time out from your studies is to participate in the Otago Global Student Exchange Programme. The Exchange Programme enables you to spend up to a year studying at one of nearly 100 partner institutions worldwide. You pay your regular fees to the University and receive Otago credits for your overseas study, so you don’t have to pay expensive overseas fees and your degree doesn’t take any longer. You have to fund your own accommodation and living expenses, but there are grants and scholarships to help you out. You will also continue to receive your Studylink loans and allowances.

International Office Map Ref. 24 11am – 4pm daily Email: exchange@otago.ac.nz Web: otago.ac.nz/study/studentexchange/index.html

There isn’t a better way of getting to know life in another country than by living it as the locals do. You also get to broaden your academic horizons way beyond what you could achieve if you did all your study at home.

Graduate Research Students Thesis Master’s and PhD Study Are you keenly interested in a particular subject or topic and want to know more about it? Are you motivated by discovering new knowledge? If so, have you thought about becoming a graduate research student by studying for a thesis Master’s or a PhD degree? Where can you find out more about these degrees? It’s easy. All the information you need is available on the University’s website. For thesis Master’s study, go to otago.ac.nz/study/masters

plus a tuition-fee waiver for the same period. Applications for Master’s scholarships are accepted throughout the year, together with applications for admission to Master’s study. A PhD scholarship will also provide a tuition-fee waiver and the tax-free stipend is $25,000 per annum for three years. Applications for PhD scholarships are accepted throughout the year, together with applications for admission to PhD study. If you have any queries about scholarships, please feel free to contact one of the Scholarships Administrators on pgschols@otago.ac.nz or 479 5292 or 479 9018.

For PhD study, go to otago.ac.nz/study/phd Helpful Information

To help you while you are studying, the University offers many different types of scholarships for graduate research students. A Master’s scholarship pays a tax-free stipend of $13,000 over 12 months

09 | Support and Services

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT International Student Advisers Coming to live and study in a new environment has many challenges and rewards. The advisers are available all year round on a confidential basis to help international students with advice and information on a range of topics. You can come and speak to an adviser at any time between 9 – 12.30pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 1 – 4pm on Tuesday and Thursday. No appointment is necessary. You can find them in the International Office, Archway West Building. You can also telephone them on 479 5777 / 479 5921 or email international.support@otago.ac.nz

Student Mentor Programme The International Office runs a mentor programme to help new international students feel at home in

their new environment. Senior students are matched with new students to provide one-on-one support and advice on settling into Dunedin and University life. For further information refer to the website: otago.ac.nz/international/otago005588

Visa Renewal Service At the International Office we are able to process most applications for student visas on campus. For further information refer to the website: otago.ac.nz/international/otago002192

Insurance All international students must have compliant and current medical, travel and personal insurance. For more information refer to the website: otago.ac.nz/international/healthcare.html

DISABILITY INFORMATION The Student Leadership AND SUPPORT Programme

Helpful Information

Disability Information and Support provides learning support, advice, advocacy and information to students with permanent, recurring or temporary impairments. Our vision is to work in partnership to promote an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, promotes comprehensive academic support, and empowers individuals with impairments to achieve their full potential. The support we provide is varied and includes assistance with enrolment, access to specialised equipment, quiet study rooms, note taking, individual subject tutoring, reformatting of course materials, and alternative examination arrangements. Our student advisers are available to help and will work collaboratively to put together a support plan. All services are confidential. For more information request a copy of our handbook, or visit our website: otago.ac.nz/disabilities Map Ref. 19 Phone: 0800 80 80 98 or 03 479 8235 Fax: 03 479 5873 Email: disabilities@otago.ac.nz

• Offers senior students the opportunity to develop leadership skills through a range of peer-support activities • Offers new students of all ages and backgrounds, language, academic and orientation support through regular contact with peer leaders. To apply for student leadership or peer-support, please complete an online application form at otago. ac.nz/slc or email hedc.studentleadership@otago.ac.nz for more information.

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Te Huka MAtauraka / MAori Centre The University of Otago Te Huka Mātauraka is the support service for all students of Iwi Māori descent. Te Huka Mātauraka provides support for academic, cultural and social needs from pre-enrolment through to graduation. Te Huka Mātauraka is guided by kaupapa Māori and provides the following services:

Liaison and Advice • Scholarships and grants • Whānau, departmental support and Iwi networks • Finances, budgeting • CV workshops and postgraduate information seminars.

Tutorials and Seminars • Academic assistance offered with supplementary tutorials • Departmental seminars and students’ hui • Exam preparation and study skills • Seminar rooms are available for casual study on request.

Counselling and Advocacy • Health and welfare services • Information and assistance with special consideration

Orientation and Mentoring • Māori orientation programme – first and second semesters. • Mentoring programme – includes regular events and activities throughout the year.

Resources • Library • Lecture notes, exam papers • OHP, photocopying and dictaphone • Study and seminar rooms. • Computing suite 515, 519 and 523 Castle Street North Map Ref. 26 Phone: 479 8490 Email: maori-centre@otago.ac.nz Web: otago.ac.nz/maoricentre

Pacific Islands Centre Warm Pacific greetings from Otago. The Pacific Islands Centre is your home away from home for all students who identify with the Pacific nations of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia, Island born/ raised or New Zealand born/raised. Our role is to encourage and to assist you to strive for academic excellence in a supportive “village” environment to ensure you succeed in your journey.

Come prepared for a life learning experience and we look forward to meeting you and your family. Your success is our goal. 1 Leithbank Map Ref. 02 Phone: 479 8278 Email: pacific@otago.ac.nz Web: otago.ac.nz/pacific

Helpful Information

The Centre provides: • Support for undergraduate and postgraduate students. • Course advice. • Academic assistance via extra tutorials, academic mentoring, study groups. • Information on scholarships, accommodation. • Pastoral care.

• A place to meet other Pacific students and get in touch with the local Pacific community and churches. • Free tea, coffee, milo and use of computers and wireless internet access. • Advice on anything Pacific.

11 | Health and Welfare

Student Health Services Student Health Services (SHS) provide high quality, holistic, confidential, primary health services for all enrolled students who have paid the welfare levy. Our GPs, counsellors and nurses are experienced in the health issues which face students including: • Accidents and emergencies • Anxiety and depression • Asthma/diabetes management • Dermatology and minor surgery • Drug and alcohol-related problems • General counselling • Health screening – including cervical smears • Immigration clinics • Minor surgery • Motivational encouragement for a healthy lifestyle – including smoking cessation, dietary advice and exercise planning • Rsychiatry • Stress-related illness • Sexual health and contraception • Sports injuries • Travel medicine • Vaccinations – including your annual flu injection.

Services Card (CSC). Application forms are available at reception. Please cancel your appointment if you are unable to attend so the time can be allocated to another student. If you do not cancel your appointment, a fee of $5.00 will be charged. More information on the services provided and the fees charged are available on the Student Health Services website otago.ac.nz/studenthealth

Opening hours: Mid February – Mid November: Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8.30am – 6pm Wed: 9.30 – 6pm Fri: 8.30am – 5pm November – February: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8.30am – 5pm Wed: 8.30 -5pm Corner of Albany / Walsh Street Map Ref. 52 Phone: 03 479 8212 or free phone 0800 479 821 Web: otago.ac.nz/studenthealth

In situations where your safety is of immediate concern, telephone Emergency Psychiatric Service (EPS) at Dunedin Hospital 474 0999, available 24 hours a day. Term time is often busy. Plan ahead for routine appointments, especially for repeat prescriptions and to discuss test results. Urgent medical / nursing / counselling appointments are available daily. Consultation fees do apply; details are available on our website. Charges are reduced with a Community

After-Hours Medical Care Helpful Information

Ring Healthline: 0800 611 116. Dunedin Urgent Doctors and Accident Centre (DUDAC) at 95 Hanover Street is available for afterhours emergencies. Higher consultation fees apply for after-hours services.

If urgent medical care is required between 11.30pm and 8am, please attend the Emergency Department at Dunedin Public Hospital.

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Homesickness Tertiary education presents so many new ways of living your life – you may feel overwhelmed and just want to go home. If you are feeling homesick, you are not alone. Homesickness is a normal process but if not addressed can affect your personal well-being and academic performance. Remember, help is not far away.

Survival tips: • Set your room up with something familiar from home. • Talk to someone else about how you feel – any new student will probably feel much the same as you do. • Make an effort to talk to someone new – go to places or events where you will meet more people, or join a club.

• It is hard to let go of home, but ringing home too often in the first few weeks may prolong homesickness for you. • Homesickness is a grief experience. Have a good cry – tears can be cleansing. • Prayer and / or meditation may help you feel more grounded and confident. You can also contact a local faith community for encouragement and support. Get the Chaplaincy Homesickness booklet from the University Chaplains (Ph 479 8497 or email chaplains@otago.ac.nz), Student Health, in residential colleges, at the Accommodation Office or online at otago.ac.nz/chaplain/otago017082

Unipol Recreation Centre In a new location and a new facility for 2012, Unipol is your one-stop recreation shop while studying in Dunedin! Show your valid tertiary student ID for access to the fully-equipped weights, cardio rooms and a multi-purpose area for badminton, pool, basketball and table tennis.

Fitness for Fun

Arts, Crafts and Lifestyle Activities

With teams only competing for copious amounts of fun, anyone and everyone can play! Sports offered include indoor soccer, netball, touch, rugby, soccer, basketball, dodgeball and volleyball.

There’s something in the programme for everyone – bone carving, ceramics, painting, flax weaving, jewellery making, picture framing, pottery making and more.

Day and Weekend Adventures Watch out for details on ski/snowboard trips, rock climbing, kayaking, biking, and wine appreciation tours.

Gear Hire and Snow Shed

Sport for Fun

Monday to Friday 6am – 11pm Saturday 8am – 9pm Sunday 9am – 11pm Unipol Recreation Centre 132 Anzac Ave Map Ref. 44 Phone: 479 5888 Email: unipol@otago.ac.nz Web: unipol.co.nz

Helpful Information

A huge range of quality sporting and recreational equipment is available including surfboards, tents, golf clubs, BBQs, beach volleyball sets and ski/ snowboard hires.

Unipol offers an array of group fitness classes: martial, pump, step, cardio-core, core and now balance. Increase your fitness level while you have fun – try out a class today!

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Chaplains (Kai Awhi Wairua) The Chaplaincy team is available on-campus to offer spiritual support, information and encouragement for individuals and groups. They provide a non-judgmental, confidential listening ear, and are available to all students and staff whatever their beliefs. They help with homesickness, host services, meetings and discussion groups, and have information about local worship centres. They can also supply you with contacts for Christian and other religious groups on-campus. At times of crisis and bereavement the Chaplains play a distinctive role on-campus. Feel free to ring 479 8497 (University) or 479 6094

(Polytechnic), email chaplains@otago.ac.nz or visit any of them for advice or a chat. University Chaplaincy Offices: in transit – please ring 479 8497 to find out where to come (Greg, Mark, Amy, Lyn, Rosie) Level 2, Polytechnic Student Centre, Harbour Terrace (Mike) Ground floor, Auditorium, University College of Education (Paul). See Important Phone Numbers on page 23.

Childcare The Otago University Childcare Association manages four childcare centres. Children from birth to five years may attend. Places are limited with a waiting register operating for all centres. Twenty hours’ free childcare is available for all three and four year olds and an after-school/holiday programme is situated on the Sacred Heart School site, with a walking bus pick-up from George Street School, for 5-10 year olds. WINZ subsidies provide financial assistance with the cost of childcare.

Phone: 477 6098 Email: ouca@xtra.co.nz Web: otago.ac.nz/services/childcare

JP s on campus and in the community

Helpful Information

Campus Justices of the Peace (JPs) are University staff members who independently also happen to be JPs. These staff members carry out JP work as a community service over and above their University work. They are available in a number of departments on campus during office hours, at times indicated as being suitable or by appointment. For details of who, where and how to contact them go to otago.ac.nz/studentservices/otherservices/ otago020717 On most Wednesday mornings from 9am to midday a JP volunteer from the wider community is on duty

at the University Information Centre – no appointment is needed. At certain times of the year extra JP services may be provided on campus – check the website. Community JPs also provide a drop-in service (no appointment necessary) on Saturday mornings from 10am to midday, at Community House, 283 Moray Place, 471 6164. JPs around Dunedin can be found in the Yellow Pages under ‘J’.

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Proctor When you attend University, it may surprise (and disappoint) you to know that you can’t actually do anything you want. The University wants you to believe that what’s good for the University is good for you. As the Proctor, I am the University’s “enforcer” of Regulations. If you are a student, you are NOT allowed to: • Disrupt University teaching, study, research, or administration • Willfully misuse, deface, steal, damage, or convert to your own use University property, or dishonestly benefit from University services • Engage in dishonest practices in relation to examinations (i.e. cheat). If you do transgress, most of your dealings will be with Campus Watch staff or me or my Deputy. We work closely with the Campus Constable, local landlords, residents, publicans and the DCC to “clean up” student indiscretions. It is worthwhile co-operating, because we may help keep you from suffering even worse penalties for any trouble you get into. Some punishments are severe. You can be expelled, banned from certain areas, made to pay fines and / or compensation or made to carry out community work or University service. Look in the University Calendar for the full Regulations.

Proctor Proctor’s Office St David Lecture Theatre Building Map Ref. 30 Phone: 479 4888 Email: proctor@otago.ac.nz Web: otago.ac.nz/services/proctor

Mr Andrew Ferguson Deputy Proctor St David Lecture Theatre Building Map Ref. 30 Phone: 479 4884 Email: deputy.proctor@otago.ac.nz

Helpful Information

I am also the person to talk to about student safety issues, such as the Safety Patrol, and the adequacy of campus lighting. You might see the free Safety Patrol car on the streets during semester time. If you have any concerns about walking alone from University to your home or to your College, you can telephone Campus Watch staff on 479 5001 or 0800 479 5000, and they will walk you home or radio the Patrol to pick you up when they are free. It is not a taxi service, but is there to keep people safe in North Dunedin in general and the Campus area in particular.

Mr Simon Thompson

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Campus Cop

A message from the Campus Cop: Welcome to Dunedin. This is generally a safe and welcoming city, and with your help, it will stay that way. By using a bit of common sense you will have an enjoyable and trouble-free time here.

Helpful Information

Personal Get to know your rights as an individual. There will be people who try to take advantage of you because you are seen as young and naive and you may not have the life skills to cope with some situations. Remember, you do not have to suffer any form of abuse, be it psychological, physical, or sexual (this also applies when you get into a relationship with someone). If you are subjected to any form of abuse it is not your fault. Seek help – talk to someone. Pull the curtains in your room whenever you are dressing or getting ready for bed. Don’t encourage the perverts. Keep your door and window locked especially when you are asleep. When you go out at night, go with friends and stay with them. If you are by yourself, use common sense. Stay in the brightly lit areas and be aware of what is happening around you. Keep some money for a taxi in a safe place and familiarise yourself with the University Emergency Telephone Network.

Responsible drinking Every year there are problems with alcohol abuse. If you decide to have a drink, make sure you know what it is – that it hasn’t been “spiked” with something – and what effect it will have on you, both physically and psychologically, and remember, you are legally responsible for your actions; being drunk will only explain why stupidity overtook common sense. It is not an excuse. Parties are a great way to meet people and to socialise with your peers. Have a good time but not at the expense of others. Breaking glass and setting fire to objects is irresponsible and dangerous, not to mention unlawful! Remember that no one can force you to drink – you are allowed to say “No”. There is a liquor ban in Dunedin in the CBD. If you are caught consuming alcohol in this area you may be arrested. Ensure you know where this area is! You can find this information on my website: campuscop.co.nz.

Security – property and possessions Student flats are considered “easy pickings” by burglars. In 2011, over 220 student flats were broken into. Over 180 of these flats were not properly secured. Don’t make it easy for burglars. Remember that the security of your property is your

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responsibility! Insurance companies may not pay out on a claim if it can be proven you were negligent in securing your property. Because you all will have different school timetables, come home from the pub at different times, and associate with different friends, you will probably find it convenient to leave your doors unlocked. You will also make it easy for thieves, deviants and other undesirable people to enter your house. Of course, flats are not the only place thieves take the chance to take your possessions. If you are in the Link, Library, or other places where large groups of people meet, don’t leave your things unattended. Don’t leave your laptop, books, cellphones or anything else unsupervised, even for a short time. Make a note of the model and serial numbers found on all your electrical goods, computer, laptop, and name everything else of value, including clothing, and keep this list in a safe place. If you do lose something, the police and your insurance company will require these details.

General The police need to know if you have a problem at the time it happens. We also need to hear from you when you see something that is “unusual”. Please,

contact me or the Dunedin Central Police on 471 4800 immediately – don’t leave it until the next day! I am based on campus. My office is located at 70 St David Street in the Security Services Building (opposite the Centre for Innovation). The office is normally open 9am – 4pm, Monday to Friday. I am available to take complaints, offer advice and to talk to individuals or groups. To be effective, I need as much information about what is happening in the area as possible. Have a great year – and don’t be scared to say hello when you’re passing! Keep your doors and windows locked when you are not there. – Max Holt Campus Cop Campus Cop Proctor’s Office St David Lecture Theatre Building Phone: 479 4883 or 027 230 4814 Email: campus.cop@otago.ac.nz Web: campuscop.co.nz

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Campus Watch Campus Watch teams have been introduced to maintain and improve the quality of the student experience in the wider campus environment and to assist residents and businesses of North Dunedin with any concerns they may have.

Campus Watch teams are responsible for a specific geographical area, so that they can become familiar faces to both the locals and the students. They

The presence of the Campus Watch will assist in deterring inconsiderate behaviour and encourage students to take care of each other. The mix of alcohol and youth can lead to some unwise decisions being made and Campus Watch will endeavour to help students so that they don’t put themselves in positions that could prevent them from entering their chosen career because of a conviction stemming from “high spirits gone wrong.” Phone: 479 4880 Web: otago.ac.nz/proctor/campuswatch.html

Helpful Information

Otago’s campus and the concentrated nature of student flats are part of what makes Otago unique. Campus Watch is focused on how the best aspects of Otago student life can be retained and enhanced by acting as a link between students and residents of North Dunedin.

wear a distinctive uniform and are easily identified. Campus Watch provides a 24/7 service throughout the entire campus area.

17 | Finances

Student Job Search Student Job Search (SJS) is a wicked service that hooks up students with a bit of extra cash and work experience. We match tertiary students looking for work with employers who are looking for young talent. We can help you find work for the summer holidays, and have casual, part-time, full-time and fixed term work that fits in with your busy lives. If you need a bit of extra cash, a step along your

career path or some degree related experience while you finish your studies, then SJS can help you! New to SJS? Register online at www.sjs.co.nz and you’re all set to create a profile, apply for jobs and build up your reputation. Student Job Search Phone: 0800 757 562 Web: sjs.co.nz

Helpful Information

STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND The University has a fund to provide assistance to full-time University-enrolled students who need to meet any urgent unforeseen expense(s). Applications can be made via a staff member (acting as an advocate on your behalf), or a member of the Student Support Centre acting as an advocate. The fund is a fund of last resort for genuine emergency situations that have occurred unexpectedly.

Applications are subject to certain criteria and are treated on a case-by-case basis.

Scholarships

Loans And Allowances

The University of Otago has committed substantial funding to providing scholarship support for top achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students, with a particular emphasis on Master’s and Doctorallevel study. Go to the website otago.ac.nz/scholarships or email scholarships@otago.ac.nz for further information. The staff of the Doctoral and Scholarships Office, located on the ground floor of the Clocktower Building, are always happy to assist with any queries you may have.

Government loans and allowances are approved and processed by StudyLink – a service of the Ministry of Social Development. StudyLink works with the University to ensure students have access to the finances they need to complete tertiary study.

OUSA Student Support Centre 5 Ethel Benjamin Place Map Ref. 16 Phone: 479 5448 Email: help@ousa.org.nz Web: ousa.org.nz

Phone: 0800 88 99 00 Web: studylink.govt.nz

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Code of Student Conduct As part of its pastoral responsibility to students, the University introduced a Code of Student Conduct in 2007 to foster an environment of mutual respect, tolerance and understanding. It is important that you are aware of your responsibilities – to yourself, your peers, your family, your University and to the community in which you are living. The “rules” are largely common sense. In short, the University’s expectation is that you will not engage in any disruptive, deceptive, obstructive, threatening, violent or otherwise unlawful behaviour. During your University years, it is vital that you understand the consequences of any risks you take. The reality is that the excessive use of alcohol or drugs may result in physical or psychological harm to you and to others, and possibly result in involvement with the Police. The long-term consequences of some of these actions can be drastic.

From 2007 to 2011, 24 students were excluded from the University under the provisions of the Code of Student Conduct. Five of these exclusions were for setting fire, or attempting to set fire, to couches and chairs. A further student was excluded for lighting fires in the street and another three students received other penalties resulting from fire-related incidents. It is worth noting that alcohol was a significant contributing factor in the vast majority of these exclusions – in 21 of the 24 cases. If you are concerned about alcohol or drugs, and the impact they may be having on your behaviour, confidential medical and counselling help is available through the University’s Student Health Service.

Helpful Information

The Code, which is printed in full below, applies to all students, both on and off campus. Breaches of the Code may result in disciplinary procedures that range from reprimands, fines and community work, to exclusion from the University, for a period of time or permanently.

You need to be aware that activities you may regard as simply high-spirited hi-jinks, can put you, your fellow students, the University and the community at risk. Activities likely to endanger your own or others’ safety and well-being will not be tolerated by the University.

19 | Rights and Obligations University of Otago Code of Student Conduct The purpose of the Code of Student Conduct is to promote the University’s academic aims and a sense of community through the cultivation of mutual respect, tolerance and understanding. To this end, the University expects that students will not engage in behaviours that endanger their own or others’ safety and well-being.

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Students are expected to conform to the standards contained in this Code of Student Conduct offcampus as well as on-campus. The University reserves the right to pursue through its disciplinary procedures matters that are also being, or may also be, addressed by the legal system or under the University’s Ethical Behaviour Policy processes.

Requirements of Student Conduct The basic rules of conduct require that no student shall:

amount to assault or which result in, or can be reasonably expected to result in, harm to a person or persons; or are unreasonably disruptive to other members of the University or the local community; or

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result in, or can be reasonably expected to result in, damage to property of any person; or

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are otherwise unlawful;

threaten, intimidate or harass another person or group;

G. fail to comply with the proper directives of a University official, including refusing to identify oneself;

A. disrupt any teaching, study or research or the administration of the University either wilfully or by engaging in conduct which ought reasonably to have been foreseen would cause disruption;

H. lie to, or misrepresent information to, the University or any University official; I.

fail without good reason to co-operate with the University’s disciplinary processes;

B. wilfully obstruct any member or employee of the University in academic work or in the performance of duties;

fail without reasonable cause to comply with any penalty imposed under the Discipline Statute;

C. wilfully misuse, damage or deface, steal or wrongfully convert to the student’s own use any property of the University or of any member of the University;

K. be party to or attempt to commit an act of misconduct as set out in the foregoing rules.

D. wilfully acquire by theft or deception the benefits of any service provided by the University or any academic advantage; Helpful Information

engage in actions that:

Further information can be found at www.otago.ac.nz/administration/policies otago003143.html#codeofstudentconduct

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Ethical Behaviour and Mediation An environment of safety, respect and dignity: that’s the goal of the University’s Ethical Behaviour Policy. The policy is about how we should behave towards others, and how we can expect them to behave towards us. It applies to all members of the University community whether they are studying, at work, on campus, on field trips, or during organised University recreation activities. You can read the policy at otago.ac.nz/mediation

When problems arise When you come to University, you’re living in a new environment with new people and new experiences. Mostly this is a positive experience but sometimes things go wrong.

What do I do about it? First, recognise that you may be responsible for behaviour that offends someone else. Jokes about other students may be more than jokes – they may be harassment. Ask yourself about your own behaviour first. Second, deal with behaviour you find hurtful or offensive. Ask the person to stop the behaviour by saying something like,

and can explain your options to you. They won’t fix the problem for you; they will help you so that you can make some decisions. One of those decisions might be to ask for mediation. For there to be a mediation, both people concerned (or it may be a group) have to agree to take part. If they do, the mediator – who is impartial and doesn’t take sides – organises a confidential meeting where both get to put their concerns forward and then those issues are discussed to find a solution which both can agree to. You can find more about mediation by going to otago.ac.nz/mediation If you don’t want to use mediation, or it hasn’t worked, you can still make a formal complaint. The University encourages informal resolution of conflict because it is most likely to be successful but it respects your right to make a formal complaint if you choose. University Mediation Phone: 479 5679 Email: mediation@otago.ac.nz www.otago.ac.nz/mediation

“I don’t like those comments and I’d like you to stop making them” or, “Actually, I’m offended by your behaviour when you … and I’m asking you not to do that when I’m around.” Third, if the behaviour doesn’t stop, is really serious, or you don’t feel safe talking to the person responsible, there is help available. For really serious stuff go to the Proctor or the Campus Cop or ring the police. Helpful Information

If you’re not sure what to do, try contacting one of the members of the Contact Network. You can find contact details on the posters on most noticeboards or on the website. Or you can contact the mediator, Ruth Chapman, directly. These people are trained

21 | Important Dates

Graduation Dates for 2012 Saturday 5 May (ceremony 1) Degrees and diplomas in Applied Science, Consumer and Applied Sciences, Physical Education and Surveying Saturday 5 May (ceremony 2) Degrees and diplomas in Science and Biomedical Sciences Saturday 12 May Degrees and diplomas in Commerce Saturday 19 May (ceremony 1) Degrees and diplomas in Arts, Education, Music, Teaching and Theology Saturday 19 May (ceremony 2) Degrees and diplomas in Law, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy Saturday 25 August Degrees and diplomas in all disciplines Saturday 1 December Degrees and diplomas in Education, Teaching and Pharmacy Wednesday 5 December Degrees and diplomas in Education and Teaching (Invercargill) Saturday 8 December (ceremony 1) Degrees and diplomas in Medicine and Medical Laboratory Science Saturday 8 December (ceremony 2) Degrees and diplomas in Dentistry and Physiotherapy Wednesday 12 December Degrees and diplomas in Arts, Music and Theology

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Saturday 15 December (ceremony 1) Degrees and diplomas in Commerce, Law, Biomedical Sciences and Health Sciences Saturday 15 December (ceremony 2) Degrees and diplomas in Applied Science, Consumer and Applied Sciences, Physical Education, Science and Surveying For further information see otago.ac.nz/study/graduation

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Rubbish And Recycling In North Dunedin, Monday is the regular rubbish collection day. Dunedin City Council (DCC) rubbish bags must be used and are available from supermarkets and OUSA Office. Blue recycling bins for glass only and wheelie bins for paper, plastics, cardboard, tins and cans. Information will be provided by the DCC about how the recycled materials need to be presented. The DCC also run “Clean up” days during the year, and these will be publicised closer to the times. At the beginning and end of each academic year, as well as the last Friday of the month, skips are placed in 11 locations (see map below) around North Dunedin to collect larger rubbish that won’t be collected in regular collections.

Rubbish skips are out in North Dunedin on: Friday 10 February Bottle banks (Castle St, Leith St South, Harbour Terrace), recycle bin and plastic recycling Friday 17 February Saturday 18 February “Clean up” day and skips Friday 24 February Extra kerbside collection Friday 2 March Friday 30 March Friday 27 April Friday 25 May

Friday 29 June Friday 6 July Friday 27 July Friday 31 August Friday 28 September Friday 26 October Saturday 27 October Friday 2 November Saturday 3 November “Clean up” day and skips Friday 9 November Saturday 10 November

QUEEN ST

DUKE ST

HOWE ST

GREAT KING ST

DUNDAS ST

ST DAVID ST

ALBANY ST

UNION ST WEST

FREDERICK ST

GEORGE ST

CUMBERLAND ST

CASTLE ST NORTH

LEITH ST

LEITH ST NORTH

FORTH ST

HARBOUR TCE

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UNION ST EAST

CLYDE ST

23 | Contacts

Important phone numbers UNIVERSITY

PLANET MEDIA

479 7000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 80 80 98 EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 5000 Accommodation Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 8208 Campus Cop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 4883 Campus Watch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 4880 Career Development Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 8244 Chaplaincy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 8497 Disability Information and Support . . . . . . . . . . 479 8235 ID Card Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 5330 Māori Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 8490 Pacific Islands Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 8278 Proctor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 4888 Unipol Recreation Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 5888 Security Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 5000 Student Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 8212 Student Learning Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 5786 University Union Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 5300 University Information Centre

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OTAGO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (OUSA) Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lost Property (9am – 4.30pm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OUSA Recreation Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OUSA Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OUSA Student Support Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

479 5332 479 5346 479 5333 479 5332 479 5960 479 5334 479 5448

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RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES Abbey College (postgraduate). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aquinas College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arana College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrington College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cumberland College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hayward College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knox College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St Margaret’s College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salmond College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selwyn College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Studholme College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toroa College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University College (Unicol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

479 4890 479 5560 479 5509 479 5533 479 5590 479 5570 479 5520 473 0109 479 5540 473 0750 477 3326 479 5504 479 5500 479 5580

Critic editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Critic news . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Planet Media advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio One office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio One studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

479 5335 479 5336 479 5361 479 5834 477 1969

CHAPLAINS Mark Chamberlain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Armstrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Hughson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

479 0066 479 5348 479 8497 479 6094

OTHER Medical Students’ Association (OUMSA). . . . . 470 3886 Student Job Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 757 562 Te Roopū Māori. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 8563 StudyLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 88 99 00