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Faculty of Information Technology WELCOME Chris Gonsalvez Associate Dean Student Engagement

CONGRATULATIONS We are looking forward to spending this next stage of your life with you …

Acknowledgement to Country

Let’s get started  The program for today – Welcome & Information Session – Fun activities to get to know each other and your Peer Mentors – Lunch – Orientation Tutorial Just follow your Peer Mentors 4

Housekeeping  Badges – Please write your name on the sticky label on the board being passed around  Peer Mentor Group No. & Lab – Please note your Group no. and lab on the sheets being passed around – Not on the list – Don ’ t worry. Come see me at the end of this session  Facebook – Join our ’UG New to FIT 2017’ Facebook group – we post lots of important information on the group 5

Monash – Faculty of Information Technology: We are … Prestigious Respected Unique 6

Prestigious, Respected and Unique Only Faculty of Information Technology in Go8 Ranked 83: Times Higher Education Top 50: Engineering and Technology Top 100 for Comp Science & Information Systems Accredited - Australian Computer Society (ACS) Accredited - Engineers Australia for Software Eng 7

We cover a wide range of IT – Information Technology – Business Information Systems – Networks & Security – Data Science – Information Management … and our Graduate Research programs 8

We offer you industry experience We have great partnerships with Industry  Industry Experience Project  Industry Based Learning  Monash Industry Team Initiative (MITI) 9

Industry Based Learning (IBL) A joint venture between Monash Faculty of IT and employers to offer our students relevant, paid industry placements.

Some of our Industry Partners 11

IBL Overview  Selective entry – academic hurdle 70 average, must be selected by partners for the program and for a placement  1 or 2 x 22 week placements depending on degree / major  Each placement counts towards your degree (3 units)  Students on placement receive a $17,000 tax free scholarship for each placement  Most IBL graduating students receive job offers well before degree completion!  IBL Graduate Videos http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/future/student- profiles/ 12 12

IBL Information Sessions Tuesday 8 August Lecture theatre – M3 HT 37 Rainforest Walk. Session 1: 11am – 12 noon or Session 2: 2pm – 3pm Talk to your Peer Mentors about the IBL program. Many are IBL students. 13

Industry Experience Projects (IE) “The real thing about the Industry Experience subject is that it brings together all the knowledge and skills we have developed over our 3 years of study at Monash University, and allows us to apply them to a real situation. Life skills, friendships, technical knowledge and application - the subject provided by Monash delivers everything the title promises, a rewarding industry experience. ” IE Student

IE Overview  Final year capstone project – 2 units  Proud history – has been in existence since the 1970s  Students work in teams to develop and implement an IT application for a real-world client – millions of dollars of services provided over the years  Studio-based learning model – Purpose built rooms to facilitate learning by doing, collaboration, peer-learning and mentoring – Office of the Chief Scientist - Exemplar in Australia 15 15

IE Experience “ IE has really changed the values I believe in and where I see myself going. I came here thinking I was an IT student but I left wanting to be an IT professional ” “IT WAS AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!! ” 16

Monash Industry Team Initiative (MITI) … bringing talented students and industry together Work on exciting projects in multi-disciplinary Monash teams for our industry partner organisations – paid internship Website: miti.monash.edu

Our students do amazing things …. A Monash team of students from three faculties (IT, Education, Art Design & Architecture) got second place in the Mobiles for Reading section of the Big Ideas @ Berkeley competition. MRT: improve reading for children in developing countries. 18

We recognise our students’ achievements Scholarships and Awards For information on University and Faculty scholarships availability, eligibility and closing dates Go to the Current Students TAB of our IT website 19

Our alumni do amazing things …. Suja Chandrasekaran Master of Business Information Systems lead technology, data and digital transformation for Walmart US, the Fortune 1 company and the world’s largest retailer with revenues of $475 billion. Her distinguished career leading digital and technology strategy and delivery, included companies such as Timberland, PepsiCo and Nestle. 20

Our research has impact in the world Mark Wallace's team is working with the Victorian Department of Transport to minimise urban congestion through optimisation Jan Carlo Barca is developing swarm robots to aid in disaster management, environmental monitoring and exploration tasks 21

Enhancing your University experience Get involved …. essential for having fun, academic success, a good experience, and most importantly significantly improves your employability

Peer Mentor Program Building community, make friends, have fun, join social events, ask questions ….. making the transition to Uni a bit easier

Various roles in the Program Program Super Mentors Peer Mentors Mentees Coordinators In pairs 300+ on each Chris Gonsalvez In pairs Look after 6 – 7 campus Voula Apos Look after 4 – 5 Mentees Peer Mentors pairs (UG & PG) 24 24

Our Super Mentors … look after our Peer Mentors and are in charge of social events during the semester … PLEASE ATTEND 25

Our Peer Mentors 26

What to expect What to expect from mentors • Regular catch-ups • Be friendly and respectful • Be committed to your support and learning • Be on time for meetings • Be clear about their limits • Confidentiality • Provide contact details What to expect from mentees • Be friendly and respectful • Be committed and responsible for own learning • Be on time for meetings • Initiate contact with mentor when required • To discuss issues of concern – progress, assessments, anxiety • Provide contact details • RESPOND … very, very important 27 27

… and again Just in case you missed it ….. … please RESPOND to your Peer mentors and attend their social events It worries them when you don’t 28

Help from your Peer Mentors … they will be rostered on in the Foyer of the IT Building for the first few weeks – say hello, ask for HELP 29

Non-residential colleges Provides: • Social engagement and support • Leadership and mentoring from senior students and college support teams • Access to a range of programs including academic, cultural, sporting and social “The relationships I have formed have helped me to fit in and feel more comfortable at Uni." 30

Read your Student Newsletter – The Byte Delivered to your email Inbox once a fortnight during semester • Social engagement and support • Leadership and mentoring from senior students and college support teams • Access to a range of programs including academic, cultural, sporting and social … VITAL that you read it • Updates in the alternate week 31

Clayton – Get to know your campus EXPLORE. … you will be amazed at what you discover 32 32

Career Connect 33 33

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IT Social Events coming up The first one – TRIVIA NIGHT Lots of fun - Pizzas, Drinks, Prizez Week 1 – Wednesday 26 July 6.30pm (next week) Your Peer Mentors will tell you more about it. 36

Our Student IT Ball The Faculty of Information Technology is proud to announce our first Student IT Ball & Awards Night Friday 8th September 7.00pm Tickets to go on sale soon. Keep a look out on our Facebook page. Invitations will be sent via your student email account. 37

International student engagement Monash Day Out at Phillip Island Friday 21 Jul 2017 Visit the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade and Wildlife Park. Discover many Australian native animals in their natural habitat Many other session available Find it in the Orientation Planner BOOK NOW limited spaces 38

English Connect - English Programs Let’s Chat – Conversational English … Register NOW it is so much fun, and really helps improve your English https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2ejKt8p4x8 Peer Support - If you need help with written or spoken academic work, this one-to-one 20-minute session may be just for you. No booking is necessary, simply drop-in 39

Disability Support Services Range of services for registered users  Note takers and Auslan interpreters  Reading in alternative forms  Adaptive equipment and software  Alternative arrangements for exams 40

Join Clubs 41

diversIT Supporting underrepresented students in IT