Support services for postgraduate students
In addition to JCU’s comprehensive range of student support services, there are some specialist services for postgraduate students.
Postgraduate Liaison Officers
Each school at JCU has a designated Postgraduate Liaison Officer (PLO) who is responsible for organising postgraduate research seminars, and to whom postgraduate students may go if they have problems.
Postgraduate Student Association
The JCU Postgraduate Student Association aims to establish social and intellectual contacts amongst postgraduate students through seminars, workshops and informal get togethers. It also seeks to promote professional development and represent student interests to the University. This association is affiliated with the JCU Student Association, and membership is voluntary.
E-mail: PSAadmin@jcu.edu.au
Support for research students
JCU’s Graduate Research School (GRS) supports research students with structured programs that (a) monitor the progress of their research and (b) help them acquire generic skills in the context of their project and career aspirations. Research Student Monitors are also appointed to act as ombudsmen throughout these processes. A statistical consulting service and short courses in statistics are available to help with data collection, analysis and interpretation. For further information contact the Graduate Research School on (07) 4781 5861 or visit online at www.jcu.edu.au/grs
Technology and information services
JCU provides integrated IT and library facilities and most students take advantage of the extensive technology resources available to them. All students are issued with a computer account and generous Internet access account. The JCU Library (in Townsville and Cairns) has more than 600 000 items in its collection and more than 20,000 current journal titles (some 15,000 available electronically), making it one of the best regional university libraries in the country. The library prides itself on offering a high standard of support for postgraduate students. Visit the JCU library online at: www.jcu.edu.au/libcomp
Postgraduate Bulletin Board
This electronic bulletin board includes information on: thesis workshops, part-time tutoring positions, rental accommodation, social events and more.
E-mail: postgrad-bulletins@jcu.edu.au
