Bridging & Access Programs

Continuing Education

Direct Edge corporate development is a business unit of the Central Queensland University and a leading provider of learning packages and services. We have demonstrated successful records with business, government and industry groups. These programs and services are designed to help organisations improve quality, service and productivity. These products are: Leadership Development, Purchasing and Materials Management, and Government Purchasing. For further information about the Direct Edge’s activities contact 07 4923 2543.

CQ Connections

CQ Connections provides greater access, participation and success in higher education for people who have experienced difficulty because of their economic and social circumstances. The three aspects of the CQ Connections program are OUTREACH, ACCESS and SUPPORT.

The OUTREACH component aims at assisting school students and mature age people to consider university as a viable option by giving timely program and career information. Life planning and career sessions are also offered to year 12 students. The CQ Connections University Experience is a four day residential program conducted to give year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to find out first hand about university study and lifestyle.

The ACCESS component assists people to gain entry to CQU programs. This may entail giving special entry for students who have not attained the required OP for their preferred program because their circumstances have impeded their academic progress. CQU ensure these students have the academic ability to succeed.

The SUPPORT component aims to improve the participation and success rates of CQ Connections students while they are at CQU. Financial support assists students with the initial costs of textbooks because this outlay can often be a deterrent to economically disadvantaged students beginning university. Several Residential Scholarships are also offered to assist students who have to live away from home to study. The scholarship is to help overcome the difficulty of funding the initial costs of bonds and accommodation costs required to be paid in advance. An orientation program is conducted to assist CQ Connection students in their transition to university life. CQ Connections also has several computers that students can borrow for up to 12 months.

For information, e-mail o.mallory@cqu.edu.au, or telephone 07 4930 9691. website http://www.cqu.edu.au/cch/cqcon/cqcindex.htm

Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS)

STEPS is a program for adults (19 years and over) who do not have a tertiary entrance qualification. It is run at Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay and Rockhampton campuses. Students are chosen on the basis of need and their assessed capacity to benefit from the 13 week full-time, or 26 week part-time program. Preference is given to educationally disadvantaged people, including those who are long term unemployed and those with disabilities.

The program includes: academic and writing skills, research skills, knowledge of elementary mathematics and basic computer literacy, covering an introduction to word processing, spread sheets and a database. An extended program is also available for Autumn Term, and this program includes introductory biology, chemistry, physics, scientific and technical report writing, and transition mathematics. Contact
07 4930 9059 for details.

Open Learning Centre

The Queensland Open Learning Network (QOLN) has over 45 Open Learning Centres throughout the State. These Centres are designed to provide students with the support needed to ensure successful distance education study. A part-time Coordinator manages each Centre and can assist external students with a range of services, including:

• providing access to quiet study areas
  booking teleconferences
  providing access to Pentium computers and printers
  examination supervision

Centre locations are listed in the 2001 Distance Education Information Guide. Alternatively, call
1800 177 189 for your nearest Centre location.

Indigenous Tertiary Entry Program (TEP)

The Indigenous Tertiary Entry Program (TEP) is offered and delivered by Central Queensland University’s indigenous higher education centre called Nulloo Yumbah. TEP is designed to assist indigenous people develop skills that are necessary to enter undergraduate university programs at Central Queensland University. The program, which is delivered over a full academic year, includes courses such as academic communications and literacy, numeracy and an introduction to computers.

For further information contact Nulloo Yumbah on (07) 49 309 248 or by toll free number on 1800 651 891 or visit the website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/nullooyumbah

Tertiary Awareness Program

The Tertiary Awareness Program (TAP) is an innovative program designed to ease the transition from high school to university for senior secondary students. The purpose of the TAP is to prepare students for university and give them first-hand experience of what life at university is all about while they are still at school. The program involves high school students staying on-campus at CQU for three full days of workshops, lectures, tutorials and other on-campus university activities. The program encompasses a wide range of vocational related topics such as further study options, employment opportunities, study skills and additional information about Youth Allowance, HECS and other issues. To find our more about the TAP please contact one of the program coordinators on 4923 2555.

Women in Computing (WIC)

The Women In Computing (WIC) Program is based within the Faculty of Informatics and Communication.It supports and encourages women to study and pursue a career in computing. Program and career information, and advice is available to female school students and mature women. A bridging course, designed specifically to assist female students to develop basic computing skills, is available
for purchase.

This course enables students to successfully make the transition to tertiary studies. Both on-campus and distance students are encouraged and supported via an electronic mail discussion list, wicnet@student.cqu.edu.au. On-campus students participate in network activities from time to time. For further information about the WIC Program, contact 07 4930 9685 or visit http://www.infocom.cqu.edu.au/wic/

Women in Engineering

ENGender Change is an initiative that has been established within the James Goldston Faculty of Engineering & Physical Systems by the Women in Engineering Committee, to effect cultural change which will encourage recruitment and retention of female students within a supportive environment.

Its purpose is to enhance the participation of women within engineering, and to examine ways in which the engineering environment and curriculum can be more inclusive for women.

The initiative is a holistic approach to encourage women’s participation in the non-traditional area of engineering. It is a cohesive strategy of recruitment, retention, promotional and supportive activities.

An e-mail network is available for students, and individual initiatives are conducted on an as-needs basis at campuses outside Rockhampton. For information, e-mail women-engineering-enquiries@cqu.edu.au, or telephone 07 4930 9150.

Women into Science & Technology (WIST)

WIST is a unique access program to encourage and support more women to study and pursue a career into non-traditional science and technology disciplines. It is a home-based self-paced study program which enables women to establish a study schedule at their own pace, and gently deal with making the transition into University education. The program is open to women of all ages and assumes no formal educational requirements. Women can enrol at any time during the year.

Enrolments are taken throughout the year. Subjects available are Introchem, Transition Mathematics I, Transition Mathematics II, Introphysics, Introbiol, Communication Pathways into University and Introductory Computing Skills. These can be studied separately. WIST offers help and encouragement through a monthly newsletter, personal and academic contact, student support network and workshops on specific issues and self-development. The Coordinator also travels throughout the state and provides careers information. Women in rural and remote areas are encouraged to access this program. Information can be accessed through the WIST web page at http://www.ahs.cqu.edu.au/wist/ or contact the Coordinator on 07 4930 9341.