Support for Teachers

Academic and Teaching Support

The University academic department associated with your Extension Program Subject Area will liaise with you throughout the academic year. The Extension Program Subject Coordinator is your first point of contact for any academic issues you may have.

Your Subject Coordinator is also responsible for the dispatch of teaching notes and classroom materials each year, and for arranging your access to any online teaching resources.

Library and Email Access

Extension Program administrative staff will arrange your access to the University libraries, and help you set up a free University email account.

Assessment

In the vast majority of cases, the responsibility for assessing Extension Program students lies with the University’s academic staff. This allows you to focus on the teaching of your Extension Program subject.

Other support and administrative services

University Admissions staff are responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the Extension Program and the selection and enrolment of students. The support we provide includes:

Promotion and Marketing of Extension Program School Centres

Participating School Centres are listed in the annual University of Melbourne Extension Program brochure, and on our website. Prospective students use this information to elect their preferred School Centre when applying for the Program.

Selection and Enrolment of Extension Program Students

Applications for the University of Melbourne Extension Program close in mid November each year. Selection is coordinated by University Admissions staff, in conjunction with academic staff and the University of Melbourne Extension Program Subcommittee. Students are selected on the basis of academic merit and must meet minimum eligibility criteria as specified in the Extension Program Selection Guidelines. Selection Guidelines are published in the Extension Program brochure and on our website, and detailed selection criteria are circulated to all schools each October.

As an Extension Program teacher you will be kept up-to-date with the selection process to enable you to plan ahead for the coming year.

• In December, you will be emailed details of the number of applications received from students wishing to attend your School Centre.
• In mid January, when the selection process is complete, you will be emailed a list of successful applicants.
• In early February, following Extension Program Enrolment Day and after postal enrolments have closed, you will be emailed a final class list. This list will include students’ contact details.

Results

You will be emailed a Results Report for students enrolled in your class at the end of each semester. (Note: If you are teaching a year long subject, e.g. Mathematics, you will receive a Results Report at the end of the year).

Withdrawal of students from the program

Students may withdraw from the Extension Program at any stage, without penalty. In order for their University record to be deleted, students must complete an online withdrawal form. Extension Program teachers can assist in this process by reminding students of the correct procedure and informing Extension Program staff of any student who has stopped attending classes.

Students who fail a first semester Extension Program subject are automatically withdrawn from the program.