Student barometer survey in 2012

Make your voice heard - Take the Student Barometer survey now!

The student barometer survey is conducted to help us understand what can make your student experience better. We use the results to help us improve facilities and services on campus. The survey is now open and will provide you with the opportunity to let us know what living, learning and support is like at VU. Let us know what is working well, what isn't and what you would like too at the University.

Complete the on-line survey in May and you could WIN 1 of 3 spectacular prizes

• iPhone 4S 16GB OR Galaxy S II i9100 - the winner can choose which model they prefer
• A $200 VISA debit card
• A WiFi Kindle Touch

Students will also go into a national draw by i-graduate for all participating Australian Universities to win $1000 cold hard cash.

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Survey results - 2010

Thank you to all the students who told us what learning, living and support is like at VU in 2010.

In 2010, you told us about the things you wanted to see improved at VU. The following is a snapshot of what we have done in response to the results:

• Student Experience Committees were established at each campus
• Increased student representation on university committees
• Renovated the St Albans and Footscray Nicholson Aroma cafeterias, Footscray Park Reading Room cafeteria moved and the VU Bar kitchen opened
• Introduced Student Leadership Awards which recognise non-academic achievements
• New design for the VU website was launched in 2012
• Student lounge areas and VUSU office space will be refurbished in 2012
• Improved service at Student Service Centres with the introduction of queue flow system and concierge service (to triage needs of students)
• Introduced chat functionality so students can speak to staff online after hours on designated days
• Implemented a new housing database to assist students to find suitable accommodation
• Introduction of a new student management system in 2012 will allow for more online functionality
• Increased funding for the students as staff program so that more students can be employed on campus
• The amount of social and academic events to increase networking and professional development has increased
• Implemented new support services within Faculties to assist students at risk of dropping out of their course
• New learning commons opened at Footscray Nicholson and Footscray Park
• 150 additional PCs were installed in the new learning commons
• Further enhancements were made to the library PC booking system to allow for remote bookings
• Improvements to MyVUPortal are being implemented to support more online learning

Survey results - 2008

In 2008, you told us about the things you wanted to see improved at VU. The following is a snapshot of what we have done in response to the results:

• Seven new catering operators commenced in 2010 to improve catering choice, diversity and competition
• Increased on campus employment through the students as staff program
• The amount of social and sporting clubs has increased
• Increased VU accommodation options with the opening of Victoria Place
• Increased student leadership opportunities
• Developed Facebook pages to help connect students with other students
• Replaced furniture in student lounges
• Installed additional CCTV cameras to improve security
• Improved signage to help you find your way around campus
• Installed additional seating and tables to create more informal learning spaces
• Increased support for newly arrived migrants through the adult migrant English programs
• Extended library hours on weekends and public holidays
• A new sport and fitness centre is being built at St Albans
• A library PC booking system for library computers
• A new postgraduate study lounge at Footscray Park to better meet the needs of post graduate students
• Improved downloading capacity for Higher degree research students
• Streamlined the process for classification of thesis and conferral of research degrees
• Additional power points in student lounges and cafes so you can charge your laptop
• New carpark at St Albans
• Redevelopment of the St Albans auditorium
• New learning commons will be constructed
• E-portfolios using Pebble Pad.