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Units indexed by faculty Faculty structure and contactsThe Faculty of Arts is one of the largest in the university in terms of student and staff numbers. It operates on the Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton and Gippsland campuses in Australia, at the Monash Malaysia campus in Kuala Lumpur and at the Monash South Africa campus in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The faculty also has centres in Prato, Italy, and in London, UK. The chief officers of the faculty are the dean and the faculty manager. The dean is a professor of the faculty and presides over meetings of the faculty, the faculty board and its committees, and is especially concerned with staffing and finance. In addition, the faculty has four associate deans whose areas of responsibility include academic programs, graduate research, research and external affairs. The faculty manager is responsible for the administration of the faculty, including superintendence over student administration and services, and provision of advice on policy and planning matters. Students wishing to bring any relevant matters to the attention of the student members of the faculty board should feel free to do so. The student members can be contacted c/- the office of the faculty manager, Faculty of Arts, first floor, Menzies building, Clayton campus. Research and coursework areasThe Faculty of Arts has divided its administration of courses into two main areas: the Arts Research Graduate School and the Arts Coursework Office. The course information section is divided into the same two sections: research and coursework. Within these two sections, courses are ordered by discipline. Where to get help and advice in the facultyThroughout their university course, students are strongly encouraged to seek advice regarding any problems they experience with studies or workload from their tutors and lecturers, or their supervisor. The faculty also has experienced course advisers who can assist students with administrative inquiries or direct them to the correct service for academic difficulties. Students can make course advice appointments by contacting the Arts faculty office on their home campus. Students are also strongly encouraged to observe the relevant course requirements listed in this handbook to avoid getting into course-related difficulties, which can result in a delay in completing their course. As well as seeking course advice, students can make use of Language and Learning Services (LLS-ARTS), which assists students with problems concerning study, learning and the use of English. Language and Learning Services is located in the Menzies building, Clayton campus, and can be contacted on +61 3 9905 5069 or +61 3 9905 2263 (or visit the website at www.arts.monash.edu.au/lls/). In addition, the faculty has a Transition and Student Progress Committee (TaSP), whose members can assist students with academic difficulties arising from a range of personal or academic issues, or refer them to other university support services. TaSP can be contacted on +61 3 9905 2107 or by email at tasp@arts.monash.edu.au. In addition to faculty services, the university offers a wide variety of support services for students. A comprehensive list of faculty and university services for students experiencing difficulty can be found in the Student Resource Guide, also available on the web at www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/. ContactsStaff in the faculty offices provide advice and assistance to prospective students and enrolled students as well as handle inquiries from the general public on a range of faculty and course matters. Campus contact details can be located on the web at www.arts.monash.edu.au/contact.html. CaulfieldThe Arts faculty office is currently located in B Block, fourth floor, room B441. Telephone: +61 3 9903 2462 ClaytonThe schools and the faculty offices on the Clayton campus are housed chiefly in the west and south wings of the Sir Robert Menzies building (building 11). A notice board on the ground floor indicates the location of schools and staff. Arts Research Graduate SchoolTelephone: +61 3 9905 1444 Coursework officeTelephone: +61 3 9905 2107 GippslandThe Arts faculty office is located in room 208, second floor, building 2W. Telephone: +61 3 9902 6339 Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |