Student Support Service
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Student Advocates
OPSA employs two Advocates to provide students with free independent, confidential and non-directive advice and help with any problems you might have that may affect your study.
This includes – unfair marking or grades, issues with teachers or classes, complaints, student discipline, and plagiarism accusations
It also includes accommodation issues – disputes with landlords, lease issues, and advice on your rights.
OPSA’s Advocates are also able to offer free Budget Advice and are trained Harassment Contacts.
Lesley is usually available 9am – 3pm Mon to Friday. and can be found in the OPSA office in The Hub (where you got your ID card from), or telephone (03) 477-6974, or email.
Bullying
Harassment and bullying can make life stressful and unpleasant. You have the right to study in a harassment and bullying free environment.
Otago Polytechnic is committed to providing a safe working and learning environment in which all staff and students are treated with respect and dignity.
Campus Cop - John Woodhouse
Proctor's Office - Security Centre - St David Street, Dunedin
Cell: 0211905950
Tel: 64 3 479 4883
Fax: 64 3 479 4881
Email: campus.cop@otago.ac.nz
StudyLink
www.studylink.govt.nz
Student Allowance can help with your living expenses while you study.
It’s money that you don’t have to pay back.
Chaplains
| Steve Downey | 03 479 6094 |
| Paul Armstrong | 03 479 4921 |