Advocacy
The Hive Student Union provides a full-time Student Rights Advocate to assist students with problems at university. Problems such as:
Academic & Non-Academic Misconduct Matters
Review of Grade Applications
Special Consideration Applications
Advice on your rights at UWS
Exclusions
Disputes and complaints against the University
Dealing with the bureaucracy of the University
The Student Rights Advocate is employed by The Hive Student Union and are completely independent from the University, so you can rest assured that our Student Rights Advocate will be dedicated to working for your interests.
Your Student Rights Advocate will meet with you wherever possible to talk you through your possible options and develop an advocacy plan tailored to your needs. They can assist you by drafting letters, speaking and setting up meetings with relevant parties, assisting you with filling out forms and applications, acting as a support person in misconduct hearings, referring you to external services if necessary such as legal support and counselling. Chances are, if you have an issue at UWS, the Student Rights Advocate can assist you in some way.
If you have a matter you wish to discuss with him, please feel free to contact the advocate on the details below.
Jonathan Burrow – Student Rights Advocate
Phone: 02 9772 6270
Email: advocacy@thebuzz.net.au
