University centre a local hub

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THE success of the Copper Coast University Centre can easily be measured in the number of local university students who have registered to use the study facilities.
The centre currently has about 60 registered students — an impressive number considering the doors only opened less than 18 months ago.
“We give students the space to study in peace, without the interruptions they may face in a home environment,” campus coordinator Sue Barry said.
“Any student studying at an Australian university can access the Copper Coast University Centre, free of charge.”
The centre was established by Copper Coast Council through the federal government’s Regional University Centre Program.
Located in the Kadina library, the centre is accessible to any tertiary enrolled student from 6am to midnight, seven days a week.
In addition, a wide range of locally supported degrees are available thanks to a partnership between the Copper Coast University Centre and Uni Hub Spencer Gulf.
These supported degrees are offered through the Uni Hub’s university partners, CQ University, Flinders University and the University of Adelaide in the fields of health and community support, engineering, education and business management.
Students studying one of these supported degrees can access a wide range of academic and course support.
“The Uni Hub helps students every step of the way for these supported degrees — from the enrolment process with the universities and orientation week, through to ongoing support throughout their studies with face-to-face mentoring, tutorials and industry placements,” Sue said.
First year CQUniversity business student Chloe Raymond said the Copper Coast University Centre was a great place to study.
“If the Uni Hub wasn’t here then I probably wouldn’t have started uni, it just wouldn’t have been an option for me,” she said.
“The enrolment process was really easy and it’s been a really positive experience.”