Academic Enrichment

Library

All your research, reading, and writing needs are supported by the Ormond Library. We will ensure that you have access to any textbooks and required reading for your subjects. The library collection also offers key scholarship to support your research in most subject areas and should be a first stop for resources when working on university projects. We can also offer support in how to cite and prepare bibliographies, as well as help you with your writing. In addition, the library offers access to key national and international newspapers and journals to keep you up to date with news and current affairs.

Academic & Tutorial Program

Subject Programs There are lots of ways to get support for your studies. Our Subject Programs consist of Tutorials, Study Sessions, and Supported Studios which run every week usually on Tuesday and Thursdays. Their purpose is not to repeat what has been covered at university but to expand your understanding and add depth to your learning. At assessment and exam time you can work through your revision with other students and your tutor.

Consults (the way consults are going to be offered is still being assessed at this time!) Hour-long one-on-one consults with a tutor in your field of study are available if you have been attending tutes or study sessions regularly, or if we are unable to run weekly academic support in your subject. Eligible students are offered two one-hour consults per subject per semester.

College Programs Expand and deepen your knowledge in one of our College Programs. These run weekly and are a great opportunity to explore different topics with an expert tutor beyond your university subjects. We regularly run very popular programs in Philosophy, Economics, Science, Maths, Art, and Gender, which are taught by expert members of the Academic Team, and often feature guest speakers.

Feedback on Academic Programs

Naturally, there might be times when a tutorial or tutor is not a great fit for you. If you have any concerns about the academic support you are receiving, you should speak either to your tutor, to the Associate Dean Academic and Enrichment, or to any of the Leading Tutors. We are here to provide you with a learning program that works for you and we can only help if you tell us what you need.

Requests

Tutorials, Study Sessions, and Supported Studios are only put on if we receive three or more requests from students enrolled in a subject. We then find an appropriate tutor and schedule a weekly session – usually on a Tuesday or Thursday. Not every student wants or needs this support so only make a request if you are committed to attending the sessions. Tutors are sourced and employed for the semester and if students don’t attend the tutors employment has to be cancelled so please be mindful of committing and following through on attendance.

First-Year Academic Commitment

Participating in the academic life of the college is key part of living in an academic community. All first-year students at Ormond are expected to commit to AT LEAST one Subject Program or College Program each semester, although you will probably want to do more!

Intercollegiate Sport

The intercollegiate sports program involves competition between Ormond and 9 other residential colleges. This friendly sporting rivalry dates back to 1921 and is managed on behalf of the Inter-Collegiate Sports Council by Melbourne University Sport. A list of all the sports available each year can be found at sport.unimelb.edu.au/play-sport/college-sport The Students Club elects two Sports Representatives who are tasked with managing the sporting calendar. Each individual sport has an elected Captain who arranges trainings and other key information. If you are interested in participating in the sport, please get in touch with the sports representatives who will be able to assist.

Student Events

The College, The Students Club and The Middle Common Room committee provide a wide and engaging calendar of both student and staff organised events throughout the year. These can range from visiting speakers, to large parties and everything in-between. Most commonly student events are organised by the Student’s Club and the Middle Common Room Committee.

Each of the committees works closely with different staff to ensure that events are safe, welcoming and enjoyable for all those who attend. Our events have different planning needs depending on the space they are held in and comply with local, state and federal legislation and college policies. Any student interested in being involved with events is encouraged to talk to a member of the Students’ Club General Committee or the Middle Common Room Committee.

Student Employment

Ormond College enables students to develop new skills and to earn money through a range of student employment opportunities. From working at the Junior Common Room café to interning with the Ormond Marketing team, there are a wide variety of roles available for students. Each year approximately 60 student employment roles are available throughout the College.