15. Unsatisfactory progress

'Unsatisfactory progress' is a term used to describe performance which is not up to the academic standard required by the Faculty.

A student has made unsatisfactory progress in an education course if he or she:

has failed 50 per cent or more of their course load in one year/semester; or
has failed a compulsory subject more than once; or
has failed to progress through the course overall, according to prescribed requirements.

Students whose results have not met the required academic standard, may receive a letter at the end of the semester requesting them to appear before the Faculty's Progress Committee to discuss their results and any problems that may have affected them. The Committee's concern is to look at the options available for enabling a student to progress at a satisfactory rate. However, in some circumstances, the Faculty's Progress Committee may recommend to the University's Academic Board that a student's enrolment be terminated because of poor academic progress.

15.1. Students at Risk Program

The Education Faculty has also initiated a mid-year Students at Risk Program for all students. Results are monitored so that students considered 'at risk' academically may be given extra support or appropriate referrals may be suggested. Students At Risk Program aims to assist students who have failed one subject or more in their first semester of study. Students are asked to meet with a course adviser and academic staff member to discuss their situation and to work out strategies to help improve their academic performance.

15.2. Disability Liaison Officer

The Faculty employs a course adviser who specialises in assisting students with disabilities: the Faculty Disability Contact Officer. This adviser works with the student, the University Disability Liaison Unit and teaching staff to assist students with their special requirements. Details are available through the Melbourne Education Student Centre.

15.3. Mental Health Contact Officer

The Faculty of Education has a number of nominated Mental Health Contact Officers (MHCOs) who have undertaken awareness training on issues that affect students who have mental illness. MHCOs are available to assist students with Faculty-related matters and can assist by liaising with academic and other administrative staff. An MHCO is not a trained psychologist and cannot provide counselling or help with managing your illness but can refer you to other University services such as counselling, health service or chaplaincy.

To access this service you first register with the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) who will discuss your needs and then refer you to a MHCO. All information is held confidentially.

The Disability Liaison Unit is situated in the Richard Berry Building and may be contacted on +61 3 8344 7068 or email http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability.

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15. Unsatisfactory progress

15.1. Students at Risk Program

15.2. Disability Liaison Officer

15.3. Mental Health Contact Officer