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Approved Allocation - 2013

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For 2013, the University has estimated a total of $3,750,000 in SSAF revenue will be received, based on student enrolment projections. A total of $ 4,100,000 SSAF funding was requested through the submissions received, exceeding the estimated revenue. Any excess funding is retained by the University to fund future initiative's under the eligible criteria and will similarly be considered through the student consultation process.

Building on information gathered from the recent SSAF survey and in consultation with the TUU and student representatives, the SSAF Consultation Group agreed on a range of eligible and priority initiatives to be recommended to the University.

The University’s Senior Management Team met on the 21 March 2013 and endorsed the recommendations proposed for funding under the SSAF for 2013. Details of the approved allocations, a total of $3,787,379 may be found below.

(Please note that the asterisk next to the Ref # denotes those initatives that can be accessed by distance and online students).

Ref # Initiative
 What will the funds be used for? SSAF legislative funding category Approved Budget
1* Peer-Led Student Engagement Appoint domestic and international students as Student Engagement Leaders to develop and drive peer led student engagement initiatives both on campus and online. Helping meet the specific needs of overseas students relating to their welfare, accommodation and employment;
Promoting the health or welfare of student		 $61,305
2 Uni Start International Academic skills and orientation program for commencinginternational students. Program aims to enhance the learning experience of commencing international students, and create connections with the UTAS community. Helping meet the specific needs of overseas students relating to their welfare, accommodation and employment;
Giving students information to help them in their orientation;
Helping students develop skills for study, by means other than undertaking courses of study in which they are enrolled		 $61,000
3 CCC Wellness Centre Upgrade Upgrade of fitness facilities on CCC to enhance the facilities so that a greater variety of programs and membership options are available to students in 2013.
The upgrades will also improve accessibility and safety to match the requirements of the diversified student group at CCC.		 Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students;
Promoting the health or welfare of students		 $49,600
4 Facilities for Cyclists Inveresk, Newnham, Rozelle and Sandy Bay End of trip (EOT) bike storage facilities at Inveresk and Rozelle;
Shower facilities at Newnham and Sandy Bay. These include new, covered bike parking facilities where they are currently non-existent or inadequate to meet student needs. Installation of showers are planned adjacent to existing bike hubs to support commuting cyclists.		 Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students;
Promoting the health or welfare of students		 $75,000
5 Conceptual Art Project Initiate a program of to provide multiple opportunities to engage students to explore and create conceptual artworks on campuses.
This will be implemented through a collaboration between CSD, School of Art and UTAS Art Collection.		 Supporting an artistic activity by students;
Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by student		 $20,000
6 Soccer Club Room Upgrade (SandyBay) This capital works project will complete a series of work commenced in 2012 to provide compliance and security works to the UTAS Soccer Club Rooms in order to protect the premises and its patrons, and to ensure that the facility provides a level of safety and amenity that will attract an increased number of student members. Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students;
Promoting the health or welfare of student		 $20,000
7* Student Advocates Provide advocacy services and support for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Advising and advocating on matters arising under the higher education provider’s rules (however described $200,000
8* Legal Services Provision of legal services to enhance current services provided through the Law school. Providing legal services to students;
Advising and advocating on matters arising under the higher education provider’s rules (however described)		 $35,000
9* Financial Counselling Will provide financial counselling, emergency loans andfood parcels, insurance advice, workshops and information on range of related topics. Helping students with their financial affairs;
Helping students obtain insurance against personal accidents;
Advising and advocating on matters arising under the higher education provider’s rules (however described)		 $100,000
10 Clubs and Societies Subsidise social sporting activities;
Maintain sporting clubs and facilities;
Purchase of equipment and supplies;
Interuniversity sport;
Administration of clubs and societies;
Conferences;
Administration of Sports Scholarships and Blues Awards.		 Supporting the administration of a club most of whose members are student;
Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by student;
Promoting the health or welfare of student		 $475,000
11 Orientation and Social Events Organise events and activities for:
Orientation;
Open Days;
O Week;
International Night;
Malaysian Night Market;
Fiesta International;
TUU Uni Games;
Market Day;
Other events.		 Giving students information to help them in their orientation;
Promoting the health or welfare of student		 $260,000
12* Student Media Togatus, Student Observer, TUU Handbook and Yearbook. Supporting the production and dissemination to students of media whose content is provided by student;
Giving students information to help them in their orientation		 $82,000
13* TUU Website and Iphone App Use technology to expand the reach across the student cohort. Giving students information to help them in their orientation;
Supporting the administration of a club most of whose members are students		 $65,000
14 Artistic Activities Expansion of previous TUU initiatives:
Ongoing provision of exhibition space;
Increase show casing of student works; Subsidise dance classes (Newnham);
Arthaus Art Festival;
Art Craft and Design Market;
Conservatorium performances.		 Supporting an artistic activity by students;
Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students;
Supporting the production and dissemination to students of media whose content is provided by students		 $40,000
15 Health and Welfare Program Continuation and expansion of programs:
Harmony Day;
Toasts;
Wellfest;
Stressless Day;
Student Safe Spaces		 Promoting the health or welfare of student $50,000
16* Student Contact and Referral Centre Supports salary and non-salary costs of Contact Centres in Sandy Bay, Newnham and CCC. Advising on matters arising under the higher education provider’s rules (however described);
Giving students information to help them in their orientation		 $130,000
17 Post Graduate Students Projects Establishing TUU run Postgraduate Lounges on Sandy Bay, Domain and Newnham Promoting the health or welfare of students $59,000
18 Post Graduate Students Projects Retention activities Promoting the health or welfare of students;
Providing food or drink to students on a campus of the higher education provider		 $12,000
19 Post Graduate Students Projects Networking lunches Promoting the health or welfare of students;
Providing food or drink to students on a campus of the higher education provider		 $13,000
20 Environmental Projects Fairly Educated Conference;
Rehydrate Water Awareness Campaign;
Repower TUU Campaign (installation of solar panels on TUU building;
Sustainability Festival;
Travelling Ethically Breakfast;
Recycling Campaigns.		 Providing food or drink to students on a campus of the higher education provider;
Helping students develop skills for study, by means other than undertaking courses of study in which they are enrol;
Promoting the health or welfare of student		 $77,900
21 Arts School Projects Converting café space into communal area and tea andcoffee area;
Roof Top Court Yard Upgrade.		 Providing food or drink to students on a campus of the higher education provider;
Promoting the health or welfare of student		 $18,000
22 AMC SA Orientation Giving students information to help them in their orientation $2,000
23 AMC SA Administrative Infrastructure for the SA Supporting the administration of a club most of whose members are students. $3,000
24 AMC SA Sporting events Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students $3,000
25 AMC SA Upgrade of recreational equipment at AMC Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students $1,000
26* Online Information and Research Core Skills Core Unit for first year students Developing a MYLO unit to introduce students to information and research skills – action in TELT plan;
Funding is for 3 month salary for librarian to complete the project.		 Helping students develop skills for study, by means other than undertaking courses of study in which they are enrolled $20,000
27 Refreshment stations in MML and Launceston (24/7) Hot/cold water, microwave, fridge, sink and counter facilitates in libraries for after-hours use Providing food or drink to students on a campus of the higher education provider;
Promoting the health or welfare of students		 $25,000
28* Expand language range of basic library information Pocket Guide to Library Services & DIY Guide to LibraryServices translated into common languages – requested by ELC as valuable orientation/transition resources. Helping meet the specific needs of overseas students relating to their welfare, accommodation and employment;
Giving students information to help them in their orientation;
Helping students develop skills for study, by means other than undertaking courses of study in which they are enrolled		 $8,000
29 Lounge furniture for MML, Launceston and 3 branch libraries Provide comfortable casual seating for students. Promoting the health or welfare of students $32,000
30 LCD Screens for Launceston, Law,Science, Clinical and Art Libraries Commonly used as mechanisms for communicating important information to students. Giving students information to help them in their orientation;
Promoting the health or welfare of students		 $25,000
31* Provision of Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) and further development of the PASS program, including the establishment of distance offerings Continue the provision of the PASS program where senior students provide weekly study groups for students studying across 60 core UTAS units;
and commence the piloting and provision of online peer study sessions. Sessions provide an academic and social learning environment.		 Helping students develop skills for study, by means other than undertaking courses of study in which they are enrolled;
Promoting the health or welfare of students;
Helping meet the specific need of overseas students relating to their welfare, accommodation and employment		 $663,736
32* Enhancements of online student learning and student support services Enhancing the current student support and academic skill services by providing improved availability and options for both asynchronous and synchronous support for students studying by distance Helping students develop skills for study, by means other than undertaking courses of study in which they are enrolled $201,417
33* Significant expansion of the career advancement mentoring program The Career Mentor Program (CMP) is a partnership between Career Development & Employment and UTAS Alumni. The program matches alumni from diverse discipline backgrounds with current UTAS students, on the basis of shared interests, degree background or industry direction. The alumni mentor provides advice and support to a student mentee to enable a more confident and informed pathway into the world of work after graduation Helping students obtain employment or advice on careers $131,321
34 Discounted venue hire charges for Student Clubs only Continue the subsidisation of 2013 venue hire charge with 15% discount to affiliated student clubs Promoting the health or welfare of students;
Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students		 $17,500
35 Subsidy of Unigym Utas student membership Continue the subsidisation of Unigym 2013 membership with 30% discount for students Promoting the health or welfare of students;
Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students		 $319,000
36 Waiver of facilities management fee for Utas students Waiver of the 2013 Facilities Membership Fee for all students members accessing general facilities Promoting the health or welfare of students;
Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students		 $4,800
37 Rock Climbing Wall subsidy To fund the differential between the annual operating costs to maintain the facility and the licence fee paid annually by the UTAS Rock Climbing Club. Promoting the health or welfare of students;
Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students		 $14,600
38 Sporting clubroom and grounds upgrades To offset the cost of maintaining grounds at 'match standard' and facilities compliant with OHS legislation, relative to user income predominately from subsided Utas Clubs. Promoting the health or welfare of students;
Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students		 $134,000
39 Student Sports Liaison Officer A dedicated role, enabling Unigym to interact effectively and build relationships with affiliated clubs and users. Promoting the health or welfare of students;
Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students		 $79,200
40 Health Program Initiatives A range of programs to provide UTAS students to access sporting, fitness and wellbeing opportunities at subsided low cost. Promoting the health or welfare of students;
Supporting a sporting or other recreational activity by students		 $16,000
41* Student Personal Accident insurance This PA Insurance Policy provides coverage for 24 hours a day 7 days a week to students whilst actually engaged in university, course or sports related activity including practical placement.
It also covers necessary direct travel between normal place of residence and place of university activities.		 Promoting the health or welfare of students $43,000
42* Safety Net Grant Scheme The grants are provided to assist with immediate emergency relief and financial aid and are provided to students who are experiencing short term financial difficulties with the aim of assisting them to address unforeseen financial hardship and continue their studies. Promoting the health or welfare of students $40,000
43 Graduate Research Office Funding to support initiatives determined in consultation with TUU and the Dean of Graduate Research. $100,000
TOTAL ALLOCATION - 2013 $3,787,379