2022 project / service / activity

Total

Capital / strategic works to improve student facilities

Sporting and fitness facilities upgrades including indoor and outdoor sporting & recreational facilities on campus: $310,000

Library refurbishment to complete Level D student spaces and to provide additional student furniture on Level C: $560,000

$870,000

Student study and careers support services

Studiosity for UC students to access online tutor support 24/7, available to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Includes general study skills and subject-specific support in foundation level mathematics, business, economics, science and statistics: $250,000

Work-integrated learning student support scheme to provide eligible students with financial support while on placement: $175,000

Maths and Stats Help (MASH) Centre supporting students across the university with mathematical and statistical concepts, from across UC: $58,000

Student leadership training â€“ Professional development for at least 30 student leaders in roles such as SRC, Thrive, Student Club executives, and ambassadors: $20,000

First year program â€“ To provide intensive support in the transition to university: $15,220

Video killed the graduate star â€“ Using the technology of Interview Stream to assist students to achieve success in online job interviews in a COVID-19 world: $10,000

$528,220

Student life, clubs and societies, sports and culture

Academic, cultural and social clubs and societies support. Provides leadership opportunities for students and allows students a safe place to meet likeminded people within the University. Contributes to the UC community through events, opportunities, support and social engagement: $300,000

UCX Campus Life events to provide a schedule of vibrant events on campus for students to take part in, and enhance the student experience: $280,000

UC student sport engagement supporting student participation in interstate, local and social sports, and sporting club development: $200,000

UCX O-Week social activities in Semesters 1 and 2 including events, live music, and facilitation to engage students in University life: $153,000
Student fitness including subsidised gym memberships and program facilitation:  $140,000

UC Live – Stonefest Music Festival, a legacy UC event with subsidised student tickets: $110,000

UC hoodies subsidised for new and existing students to promote student belonging to the UC community: $90,000

Multicultural Week - to celebrate the diversity of cultures within the UC student cohort with food stalls, musicians, movie screenings, and dance performances: $40,000

eSport space for all-student access to play socially or compete in eSport tournaments: $30,000

Women's Health & Wellbeing Centre – to pilot a women’s only studio for female focused fitness classes designed and delivered by women: $20,000

International students Outreach program - Provide programs that support cultural and social connection for international students studying at ºÚÁÏÍø: $20,000

$1,383,000

Student medical, counselling and welfare services

Medical and Counselling outreach services that provide the Supported Student Experience health and wellbeing program for domestic and international students: $372,000

UC Thrive to develop, implement and evaluate transition, retention and wellbeing initiatives to ensure that ºÚÁÏÍø students are supported to succeed at every stage in their education journey: $303,606

Food pantry providing students with access to free food supplies multiple days a week, including fresh produce: $104,000

$779,606

Student representation and advocacy services

Student Representative Council support in its work in student representation, advocacy, welfare and engagement with campus life: $300,000

Respect. Now. Always. To deliver student training on sexual assault & harassment policies, funding for student services (Crisis line), campus events, and ALLY network financial support: $50,000

Legal Aid service for students: $35,000

$385,000

TOTAL

(December 2022)

$3,945,826

Food pantry providing students with access to free food supplies multiple days a week, including fresh produce

$100,000

$100,000

$700,000

$809,539

STUDENT REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES

Student Representative Council support in its work in student representation, advocacy, welfare and engagement with campus life

$350,000

$269,780

Legal aid service for students

$35,000

$35,000

Respect. Now. Always. Oversight of staff and student training on sexual assault & harassment policies, communication campaigns, funding for student crisis line, campus events, UC training programs and ALLY network financial support

$50,000

$27,736

Student-led participatory budgeting (pilot) A citizen-centred, deliberative, participatory budgeting process. Allows all students to be involved in developing and implementing projects

$20,000

$20,000

$455,000

$352,516

TOTALS

$4,071,000

$4,011,779

2020 project / service / activity

Total

Capital / strategic works to improve student facilities

Fitness and sporting facilities management and upgrades including indoor and outdoor sporting & recreational facilities on campus: $515,000

Library Level C furniture upgrade to provide contemporary and flexible furniture on Lev C, & include parents / children study zone: $110,000

Building 5A Student lounge and study space enhancement to increase seating, improve study areas and kitchen facility: $64,020

Assistive technology room refurbishment upgrade furniture in the Library’s Assistive Technology Room, a specialist room for students with a disability or ongoing health conditions: $15,000

Video equipment Ufor student use to participate with live streaming platforms, provide real-life commentary, reporting and technical production of live events, allow for production of documentaries, short narrative fiction, student media and experimental productions: $15,000

$719,020

Student study and careers support services

Online study assistance for UC students to access tutor support 24/7, particularly suited for online students. Includes general study skills and subject-specific support in foundation level mathematics, business, economics, science and statistics: $250,000

Study skills development for students including the Maths and Stats Help (MASH) Centre and the Academic Skills and Knowledge (ASK) advisor service, available in the library and via an online chat service: $159,500.

Student transition and retention (STAR) program which coordinates UC transition and retention initiatives, including the ºÚÁÏÍø Student Mentor Program, and support the successful transition-in of commencing students to improve the retention and success of current ºÚÁÏÍø students: $200,000

Orientation program in Semesters 1 and 2, 2020. Activities will assist with the introduction to academic, social and pastoral life of UC UG and PG students. providing information and activities for students to orientate them to UC, their program and promote retention: $120,000

Work-integrated learning student support scheme to provide eligible students with financial support while on placement: $100,000

Elite athlete program development to provide support to students pursuing a dual career in both academia and sports: $95,000

Maths and Stats Help (MASH) Centre supporting students across the university with mathematical and statistical concepts, from across UC: $54,000

Global employability program assist international students to improve their familiarity with Australian workplace norms, culture and language by involving them in interactive language and professional engagement activities. 1 year pilot: $27,000

Skill up for success program to provide students with skills for casual work in the hospitality industry for income support while studying, 1-year pilot for international students: $20,000

$866,000

Student life, clubs and societies, sports and culture

Academic, cultural and social clubs and societies support to over 55 social, academic, cultural clubs. Includes club event funds, venue & equipment hire, training and workshops, Campus Life Awards, and facilitation: $281,000

Campus events and student engagement to provide a calendar of weekly student focused events with the purpose of engaging students and creating vibrancy on campus to enhance the student experience: $270,000

UC student sport supporting student participation and sporting club development: $220,000

eSport space for all-student accessto play socially or compete in eSport tournaments: $142,000

Student-led participatory budgeting (pilot) A citizen-centred, deliberative, participatory budgeting process. Allows all students to be involved in developing and implementing projects with these funds to enhance their University experience: $130,000

Orientation week social activities in Semesters 1 and 2including events, live music, and facilitation to engage students in University life: $120,000

Stonefest 2020, UC’s live music festival with subsidised student tickets: $110,000

UC Book 2020 distribution to students, encouraging skills for study and integrated student experience: $50,000

UC Women’s Rugby 7’s team in Aon Women's 7s series; host a leg of series on campus with student engagement via WIL, and a bi-weekly 7s local summer competition: $45,000

Coffee cart service for students on campus offering beverages and food items - after-hours near Library across 3 evenings, near Hall during exams, around campus for major events: $30,000

International student engagement in sports - Learn to Swim; Learn to play AFL; come & try inclusion sports such as goalball: $16,500

UC hoodies subsidised for new and existing students to facilitate orientation information, support recreational activity, and promote student belonging to the UC community: $15,000

Fitness and sporting facilities on campus: $85,000

Student collaborative leadership group support, a forum for student leaders: $5,000

$1,519,500

Student medical, counselling and welfare services

Medical and Counselling outreach services that provide the Supported Student Experience health and well being program for domestic and international students: $300,000

Food pantry providing students with access to free food supplies multiple days a week, including fresh produce: $39,000

Student Welfare assistance for domestic and international students including emergency food vouchers and accommodation, pastoral care and events: $8,000

$265,000

Student representation and advocacy services

Student Representative Council support in its work in student representation, advocacy, welfare and engagement with campus life: $300,000

Respect. Now. Always Oversight of staff and student training on sexual assault & harassment policies, communication campaigns, funding for student services (crisis line), campus events, UC training programs and ALLY network financial support: $80,000

$380,000

TOTAL

$3,831,520

2019 project / service / activity

Total

Capital / strategic works to improve student facilities

Medical and Counselling Centre refurbishment leading to the provision of increased services that promote the health of students. Continuation of Stage 2 in 2019 includes improved treatment rooms and client spaces: $735,182.

Student Representative Council space at ºÚÁÏÍø Lodge for long-term provision of student support services, advocacy and legal aid: $397,329.

ºÚÁÏÍø Sport facilities improvements and equipment to benefit students and promote student health and activity: $337,000.

UCFM radio equipment to enable UC’s student-led radio station to broadcast in various locations: $30,000.

$1,499,511

Student study and careers support services

Online tutoring support to ensure UC students have access to tutor support at time-of-need, particularly suited for online students unable to access on-campus learning support: $167,750.

Study skills development for students including the Maths and Stats Help (MASH) Centre and the Academic Skills and Knowledge (ASK) advisor service, available in the library and via an online chat service: $159,500.

Student transition and retention pilot project to focus on students at risk of attrition through implementation of personalised student support measures, enabling students to be on-track to success in their studies: $135,942.

Orientation and transition program in Semesters 1 and 2, providing information and activities for students to orientate them to UC, their program and promote retention: $120,000.

$583,192

Student life, clubs and societies, sports and culture

UC student sport including support towards Unisport and intervarsity sport, sporting clubs, sport and health resources, the Women’s Rugby 7’s, and social sport: $280,000.

Academic, social and cultural clubs and societies support and coordination to increase student engagement and success via cultural and social activities, and provide students with personal development in club management: $260,000.

Campus life activities for non-academic student events to enrich the student experience: $185,182.

Stonefest 2019 re-launch of UC’s live music festival with subsidised student tickets: $130,000.

Orientation week social activities including events, live music, and social hubbing to engage students in University life: $115,000.

UC Book 2019 distribution to students, encouraging skills for study and integrated student experience: $96,000.

UCFM Radio 2019 re-launch as a student-led station producing content relevant to students (also available online for students off-campus). Informing students of services and activities and enabling students to gain hands-on media experience: $76,500.

UC hoodies subsidised for students during O-weeks to facilitate orientation information, support recreational activity, and promote student belonging to the UC community: $35,000.

International student engagement in sports via swimming lessons for non-swimmers to promote safety in Australian waters; and an AFL program to learn a uniquely Australian sport: $16,000.

Student-led SSAF grants trial enabling students to apply for $1,500 for an SSAF compliant activity that benefits a number of students: $15,000.

International student celebration at end of each semester for current students to farewell graduating students, fostering relationships and building the sense of community: $7,500.

$1,216,182

Student medical, counselling and welfare services

Medical and Counselling outreach services that provide the Supported Student Experience health and wellbeing program for domestic and international students: $200,000.

Student Welfare services and events to promote the welfare of domestic and international students including UC Belong, Stress Less week, multi-faith pastoral care, emergency food vouchers and accommodation and more: $65,000.

$265,000

Student representation and advocacy services

Student Representative Council support in its work in student representation, advocacy, welfare and engagement with campus life. Includes Legal Aid service on campus, and support of the Curieux student magazine: $325,000.

Respect. Now. Always . Development of awareness campaigns and materials for students to understand their right not to tolerate sexual harassment or abuse, and be aware of services available to them: $100,000.

$425,000

TOTAL

$3,988,885

2018 project / service / activity

Total

Capital / strategic works to improve student facilities

Refectory (1B and 1C) furniture and space upgrades - $392,165

Medical and Counselling Centre refurbishment leading to the provision of increased services to promote the health of students. Stage 1 was commenced in 2017 and improvement works continue in 2018 - $174,818.

Building 1, Level A South upgrade across the Student Centre waiting area, foundation lounge and the adjoining courtyard to provide student meeting spaces, recreational facilities, charging stations and wayfinding tools - $238,806.

Library improvements, installing a kitchen on Level B and new furniture and re-zoned study areas - $275,000.

UCU student social spaces: upgrades including new furniture and facilities - $140,000.

Concourse activation equipment and furniture for seating and pop-up activities - $50,000.

UC sport equipment: outdoor table-tennis tables and Oval 1 seating - $42,500.

Building 5 courtyard enhancement to promote student recreational activities, with provision of shade cloth, outdoor table-tennis and storage facilities - $39,000.

Building 6 Student Resource Centre study area upgraded with enhanced technology-enabled spaces - $30,000

Student-led gardens: to develop a bush food and medicine garden north of Building 8, and provide the signpost garden adjacent to Building 1 with equipment and interpretive signage - $27,200.

$1,409,489

Student study and careers support services

Support of the orientation and transition program in Semesters 1 and 2, providing information and activities for students to orientate them to UC, their program and promote retention - $150,000.

Study skills development for students including the Maths and Stats Help (MASH) Centre and a new preparatory MASH program, and the Academic Skills and Knowledge (ASK) advisor service, available in the library and via an online chat service - $200,000.

Online tutoring support to ensure UC students have access to tutor support at time-of-need, particularly suited for online students unable to access on-campus learning support - $165,000.

Employment and careers advice via a new Careers UC ‘Job Shop’ providing expert advice and assistance, and the Careers UC ‘Joining the Dots’ Graduate Employment Engagement Program providing a customised recruitment service for UC Graduates to engage with employers - $171,000.

Work-integrated learning financial support for students - $50,000.

$736,000

Student life, clubs and societies, sports and culture

UC student sport including support towards sporting clubs, varsity sport, Uni Games, remote campus engagement, the Women’s Rugby 7’s, and social and residential sport - $333,000.

Cultural clubs and societies support towards - $167,000.

Academic clubs coordination and support towards - $130,000.

UC Book 2018 distribution to students, encouraging skills for study and integrated student experience - $100,000.

$730,000

Student medical, counselling and welfare services

Student Welfare services and events to promote the welfare of domestic and international students including UC Belong, Stress Less week, emergency food vouchers and accommodation and more - $285,000.

Medical and Counselling Centre outreach services that provide the Supported Student Experience health and wellbeing program for domestic and international students - $200,000.

$485,000

Student representation and advocacy services

Support of the Student Representative Council in its work in student representation, advocacy, welfare and engagement with campus life - $231,000.

Support of the Legal Aid service on campus - $45,000.

Support of the Curieux student magazine - $24,000.

Respect. Now. Always. Development of awareness campaigns and materials for students to understand their right not to tolerate sexual harassment or abuse, and be aware of services available to them - $75,000.

$375,000

TOTAL

$3,735,489

University of Canberra Union (UCU) - Campus life

Supporting clubs and societies affiliations, equipment and resources; supporting campus events and activities; student professional development; student run campaigns and events; social hubbing; and live music.

UCU - Sport at ºÚÁÏÍø

Supporting student gym membership; sports clubs; residential sport; varsity and University Games; sport merchandise and participation; remote campus engagement.

UCU – Foundations

Student office fit-out

UCU - Student driven goods and services

Student advocacy and representation; strategic management support; value for money student driven goods and services

University Medical and Counselling Centre

Enhancing the provision of medical and counselling services to domestic and international students with a focus on early intervention and student retention

University Medical and Counselling Centre capital works

To refurbish and enlarge the Medical and Counselling Centre to better accommodate student needs

University Belong and Welfare Service

To support student retention and success through the provision of a range of welfare and belonging services and initiatives, including welfare officers, student resident rovers and student engagement mentors.

Student orientation and transition programme

Developing a revitalised orientation and transition experience for students including a simplified enrolment experience, enhanced face-to-face and online course advice sessions, and a broad range of information, activities and support.

Careers and work-integrated learning support for students

Providing students with careers advice and work-integrated  learning support via Careers UC

Study skills development for students

To provide study skills support including the Maths and Stats Help (MASH) Centre, and the Academic Skills and Knowledge (ASK) advisor service, available in the library and via an online chat service.

Online tutoring service

To provide live, online tutoring for students, particularly suited for students unable to access on-campus learning support.

Student support for mandatory interstate work integrated learning

Extending work-integrated learning services to support an increased number of students gain a range of placement opportunities outside of the ACT.

SSAF Officer

Providing a dedicated resource to coordinate SSAF at ºÚÁÏÍø, providing advice to students on SA-HELP and fee payments, validating reporting and advising on government legislative guidelines.

UCU - Campus Life

Supporting Clubs and Societies affiliations, equipment and resources; supporting campus events and activities; student wellbeing; student engagement; social hubbing and live music.

UCU - Sport at ºÚÁÏÍø

Supporting student gym membership; sports clubs; residential sport; varsity and University Games; sport merchandise and participation; Partner campus engagement.

UCU - Student Driven Goods and Services

Student advocacy and representation; online, social media and communications.

UC Medical & Counselling Centre

Enhancing the provision of medical & counselling services to domestic and international students with a focus on early intervention and student retention

Careers UC

Continuing support for a Work Integrated Learning Officer and Careers Consultant.

Welfare Office Service

Continuing the 'Welfare Support for Students' project providing additional proactive support initiatives.

Support for Residential Students and Student Accommodation

Providing a value-added accommodation experience for residential students, offering a comprehensive academic, pastoral and social support program.

Study Skills Rovers

Continuing support for academic skills and learning support by posting mobile rovers in student areas to provide advice on general academic skills issues and a referral service for complex matters.

Work Integrated Learning Innovations Support Project

Extending current WIL services to support students gain a range of placement opportunities.

Online Tutoring Service

Online tutoring service for students.

UC Book Project

Providing support for the UC Book Project, with a book nominated annually as required reading for all commencing undergraduate students.

Student Engagement - Orientation and Transition

Developing a revitalised orientation and transition experience for students including a simplified enrolment experience, enhanced face-to-face and online course advice sessions, and a broad range of information, activities and support.

Student Engagement Team Coordinator

Supporting the Student Engagement Team to proactively engage with students and establish a connection with the student body (on-campus, off-campus and online).

SSAF Officer

Providing a dedicated resource to coordinate SSAF at ºÚÁÏÍø, providing advice to students on SA-HELP and fee payments, validating reporting and advising on government legislative guidelines.