Academic Liaison Unit (ALU)
Please make your initial ALU enquiry via the Information Centre 1800 061 963
The ALU provides:
- Staff in the ALU have in depth knowledge of admissions, enrolments and examinations rules and processes
- Produce study plans and suggest course progression for continuing students, as detailed in the University course repository
- Advise on administration processes relating to student forms and enrolments.
- Provide advice to student regarding special examination, consideration and arrangements
- Work closely with Student Services to ensure all student documentation is checked, processed and forwarded to the correct department.
- ALU staff can refer student questions relating to unit content to relevant academic staff when necessary
- The ALU acts as a conduit, if nominated university staff member does not contact the student
Location: Casuarina Campus, Blue 5.1.12
Find out more on the campus map.
Contact details:
Telephone: 08 8946 7357
Facsimile: 08 8946 6151
Email: alu@cdu.edu.au
Opening times:
The ALU office is open weekdays at the following times (excluding public holidays)
Monday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:00pm
Student Progression Officer
The Student Progression Officer (SPO) role has been created to assist students that have been categorised as Under Review for the previous Semester, because they received fail grades in 50% or more of their enrolled units. The Under Review process is an opportunity for students to voluntarily engage with progression support during the upcoming semester.
This process is regulated by the Higher Education Progression Rules to ensure that the monitoring of student progress is undertaken as a proactive enabling strategy that aims for the early identification of students at risk and the implementation of flexible, practical and achievable strategies to assist students achieve their learning potential.
During the Semester the Student Progression Officer will liaise with the Academics and will be advised of ‘At Risk’ students. Early warning signs that identify that a student may be struggling can include;
- NOT visited Learnline for greater than 7 days;
- NOT attended class;
- NOT contributed to the discussion board or welcome message sent by the lecturer and/or
- NOT submitted or failed their first assessment/assignment
Students who feel as though they may be at risk of failing during the semester are strongly encouraged to contact their Lecturers when issues arise.
Useful links
Location for Student Guide 2010 – important information relating student administration processes, important dates and deadlines and student administration forms.
This web site aims to identify, develop and enhance the study skills you need to succeed in your chosen course of study.
Student Administration and Equity Services
Student Administration deal with matters including but not limited to: admission, scholarships, student cards, enrolment, fees and changes of enrolment. You can access information about the university's facilities, services and procedures, or ask a student facilitator any questions you might have.
Equity Services provide support and advice including but not limited to: personal counselling, disability support, resolution of student grievances and student loans.
Academic Language and Learning Support Program
This program offers workshops in essay and report writing, time management and exam preparation and English language skills.
Provides the following services:
Dispatch of print based materials, assignment tracking for external students and external examinations arrangements.
Helpful links for first time users
Your first point of contact for Learnline units will always be your lecturer or tutor - check your support materials for their contact details.
Experiencing problems logging into Learnline? Check your Student Account Status or contact ITMS Helpdesk.
