Student Issues
If there is something that you are concerned about there is always someone who can answer your questions or help you out. USU Students’ Association employs Student Issues Advocates. These people have law degrees and are trained to help you out with any concern you may have, big or small, support you and keep everything confidential and independent of Unitec.
Student Representation
Student Reps. are elected by their peers to represent and lead feedback big or small. Its an awesome way to get more out of your time here at Unitec by gaining skills for your CV, taking up the opportunity to make a positive change and other great incentives like vouchers and discount deals.
The USU Student Rep. Coordinator and all of USU is here to support and guide you in dealing with a range of feedback. They'll provide initial training and more where necessary, help with communication, provide information from feedback sources USU uses and facilitate the Rep. System.
If you are interested in becoming a Student Rep., have any questions or would like to know who the Rep. is for your programme please contact the USU Student Rep. Coordinator on representation@unitec.ac.nz or (09) 815 4321 ext. 7380 or at the USU Offices, B180, The Hub, Mt Albert Campus.
Academic Issues
If there are any issues that are affecting your academic success here at Unitec, the Student Issues Advocates are here to help. This could include anything from helping you appeal a grade, apply for Special Assessment Consideration if you were sick during an exam, explaining how to cross credit your courses, dealing with lecturers on your behalf. Student Issues Advocates can help out with any academic worries - big or small.
Welfare Issues
You should always feel safe and comfortable while studying at Unitec, if there’s anything that makes you feel uneasy, the Student Issues Advocates are here to help. If you feel discriminated against or uncomfortable in your class, if you feel unsafe or like the facilities in your learning environment are not up to scratch, or if you are having problems with study link sorting out you student allowance, you can always contact the Advocates to help you out.
Legal Issues
Our Student Issues Advocates all have law degrees so they can offer a small degree of advice, however, they are not practising lawyers but they can refer you for a free consultation with Jackson Russell law firm. You will also get 20% off any following consultations with Jackson Russell.
Justice of the Peace on Campus
Mt Albert
Ricky Waters rwaters@unitec.ac.nz
Hare Paniora hpaniora@unitec.ac.nz
Waitakere students can visit Student Services Reception to arrange to see a Justice of the Peace.
Contact
If you have any problems, concerns or issues and you would like to talk with a USU Student Issues Advocate:
Email: studentadvocate@unitec.ac.nz
Phone: 815 4321 ext 7386
(During office hours)
Student Issues Advocates are available at the Waitakere Campus every Tuesday and Thursday and can come to the Albany Campus by appointment.