of all faiths as a drop in centre for worship, reflection and discussion.
The Centre seeks to gather a Christian community drawn from a diversity of traditions and theological emphases and to encourage this community to be a lively influence within the campus. It aims to relate Christian faith not only to personal commitment but also to corporate issues in the world. Activities include social gatherings, discussion groups and regular eucharists.
Four part-time chaplains are available to staff and students for con- sultation and counselling. One chaplain is present each day from 9 am -5 pm but should there be no-one in the office, a message may be left at the Counselling Centre opposite. Chaplains' phone: 223 2700.
The Centre is downstairs in the Community Building (beneath the Coffee Shop). There is a chapel for private devotion and a drop in centre with comfortable chairs and reading material.
APPOINTMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICE An Appointments and Employment Service is provided by the institute to assist final year students to gain employment. The service includes:
- Reference Library on prospective employers
- Short courses on writing resumes, interviewing skills and job hunting methods
- Annual Campus Interview Program
The Campus Interview Program is conducted in Autumn semester (April-May) and Spring semester (August-September). Both Private and Public Organisations conduct interviews with final year students on campus.
Further details on this service to students may be obtained from the Graduate Placement Officer, Admissions and Administrative Services Section,
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Block.ORIENTATION PROGRAM
The orientation program has a three-fold purpose. It is designed to familiarise intending students with the Institute, to give new students an opportunity to discuss their course and future career opportunities with staff members, and to introduce students to the services, facilities and activities available to them.
The orientation program is conducted during the week prior to the official commencement date for Autumn Semester classes.
All new full-time and part-time students are welcomed to the campus by the Director, the Registrar, the Senior Student Counsellor and the President of the Students' Union, at an official orientation ceremony.
Separate functions are conducted by the various schools with depart- mental orientation following.
The QIT Union organises various activities on campus to familiarise students with the activities of the various clubs and societies, and to introduce students to the social life of the campus.
GRADUATION CEREMONIES
Degrees and Diplomas etc. are conferred at official Graduation Ceremonies which are conducted bi-annually in April and October each year. Awards are conferred during ceremonies to graduands in the Faculties of Engineering, Business Studies, Built Environment, Health Science, Information Technology, Law and Science. A separate ceremony is held in October for graduates from all Faculties who complete their studies in mid-year.
Graduands are required to make application for admission to Graduate status by dates specified in the Institute Calendar. Each award is authorised by the Institute Council prior to the official ceremony.
Official invitations are forwarded to members of academic boards, advisory committees, representatives of organisations and prize donors.
These ceremonies are conducted in the Performing Arts Complex, South bank. Graduation hoods and gowns are available for hire from the QIT Union.
QIT-IN-ACTION
QIT-in-Action aims to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the Institute, its courses, careers and to enable the public to view its facilities.
It is specifically directed towards secondary school students in an endeavour to make early contact with them, and assist career develop- ment and decision making.
The program is generally run in conjunction with the annual 'Careers
Information Evening Talks Program' conducted by the Commonwealth Employment Service, for school leavers.
QIT-in-Action is the extension of these evening career talks into a day time program based on the open campus concept.
The QIT normally programs the Open Day in August, bi-annually. The campus is open to the general public and groups of school students. It is programed during the semester to enable QIT students to attend normal lectures, laboratory workshops, and studios.
Special displays, demonstrations, activities, and guided tours are conducted.
INSTITUTE PUBLICATIONS
The QIT Admissions and Administrative Services Section under the direction of the Deputy Registrar is responsible for the publications which provide readily accessible information to the general public.
These general publications include - - QIT Handbook
- QIT Faculty/School and Department Handbooks - Admission Procedures Booklet
- Career Brochures
Other publications which relate to specific functions of the Institute are- - The Queensland Tertiary Courses Booklet
- The Continuing Education Program - The QIT Newsletter
QIT Handbook:
The General Handbook is regarded as the lnstitute's official publication of its governing structure and authority, to be retained as an historical record of its operations for the future, and is seen as a public relations publication to be circulated widely to other institutions, education authorities, government departments, and to libraries.
It is a publication which contains a variety of information from the lnstitute's Faculties/Schools and Departments, and collectively produced into a more formal publication.
QIT Faculty/School/Department Handbooks:
The following handbooks forthe Faculties/Schools/Departments at QIT are produced for sale to students and the general public -
- Faculty of the Built Environment · - Faculty of Business Studies
- Faculty of Engineering - Faculty of Health Science
- Faculty of Information Technology - Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Science
The contents of each handbook take the following format - - Introduction to Faculty/School/Department
- Calendar; By-Laws of QIT and Rules Relating to Student Matters - Admission Procedures and Entry Requirements -Undergraduate
Courses
- Subject and Course Numbering System/Weighted Grade Average System
- Academic Board and Advisory Committees - Staff
- Prizes and Awards
- Course Structures and Course Rules listed in decending order of highest qualification to lowest qualification
- Continuing Education Program
- Schedule of Subject Pre- and Co-requisites - Changes to Subject Title
- Synopses of Subjects.
Admission Procedures Booklet:
The Admission Procedures Booklet is a publication designed to inform all intending students at QIT regarding specific requirements when applying for a course. It is forwarded to all matriculating students in Queensland and selected Northern New South Wales schools.
It incorporates in detail the admission procedures, the courses which are available, the admission policy of the Institute, the Enrolment procedures.
and the requirements necessary to be eligible for entry.
Career Brochures:
Career Brochures are produced for all courses conducted by QIT. The brochure generally indicates the following information -
- what the profession entails - nature of work
- the professional recognition of the award - the employment opportunities
- the areas of employment
- the entry requirements to the course
- further courses of study after completion of award.
Queensland Tertiary Courses Booklet:
The Queensland Tertiary Courses Booklet is a publication produced by the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre. The QIT provides infor- mation on all undergraduate courses conducted by the Institute both full-time and part-time.
It gives an indication of the duration of the course, the nature and scope for employment, the areas of specialisation, and the specific entry requirements. It is a booklet which provides information on all courses available at any College of Advanced Education or University in Queensland. It is made freely available to school leavers and is able to be purchased by others who wish to pursue an undergraduate career.