Advocacy

The USASA Advocates provide free and confidential advice on a wide range of academic problems. Their support and assistance have helped hundreds of UniSA students to pursue their rights.

 

The USASA Advocates are experts in academic policies and procedures. They can help you understand what’s happening and what you need to do if you are facing academic issues. The USASA Advocacy service is free, confidential and independent from the University.

 

Email as soon you require assistance. 

 

Common issues Advocates assist with:

• Requests for remarking and resubmissions
• Appeals against allegations of academic misconduct (including plagiarism)
• Appeals against final grades
• Appeals against intention to preclude
• Appeals against allegations of examination misconduct
• Issues with lecturers
• Advice regarding University policy
• Referral to other services inside and outside of the University

If your issue is not listed here, an Advocate may still be able to assist
   

Advocates are located at the City West Campus but are available to attend meetings any metropolitan campuses if required. They can also remotely support students at regional campuses and, in certain circumstances, in-person support can be arranged.

You can download the USASA Advocacy Service Charter here

You can download the USASA Advocacy Program's Conditions of Service here
 

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Contact an Advocate

  

It is strongly advised that students requiring assistance make an appointment to see an Advocate as soon as possible.

To make an appointment, email or request an appointment using the online form

   

Advocate Direct Contacts:

Manager: Student Support and Retention

Luis Gardeazabal

(08) 8302 2889 

 

Advocacy Officer

Prashant Joshi

(08) 8302 2888 

Advocacy Officer

Navi Pinto

(08) 8302 2871 

Navi.Pinto@unisa.edu.au

Financial Counsellor & Advocacy Officer

Sharon Kernot

Sharon.Kernot@unisa.edu.au