Message from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Monash University

April 9, 2020

 

I hope you are managing well through this difficult time.

As you’ll know Monash University, including Monash College, is operating in line with its pandemic plan. We will continue to adapt and adjust our university operations to continue to deliver high-quality education, research and services while ensuring the ongoing health and safety of our community. We have already made a number of changes to our teaching, learning, campus experiences and operations, and will continue doing so to safeguard the health and safety of our community.

Monash University this week announced a $15 million Student Compassionate and Hardship package for students suffering financial hardship.   This package will be available to any eligible students, including undergraduate and postgraduate – both coursework and higher degree research, who have been adversely affected by COVID-19.  All eligible students can apply in two stages:

1) A $500 immediate emergency payment and,

2) payment of up to $7000 after April 14, 2020.

This package will be funded by existing University resources and philanthropic support.  The University’s senior executive team is deeply committed to supporting Monash students and this initiative and some have already donated personally to the fund.

The Student Compassionate and Hardship package recognises how many students are part of the Monash community and the scale of the issue.  Since the beginning of this global health crisis, Monash has been committed to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our students.  This package is an extension of this so we are able to support our students financially while they continue their studies.

We are committed to keeping our community informed as the situation evolves, and given the complex and fluid nature of the global health emergency, are keeping the Monash University fact sheet updated with the latest information. Please see Monash’s position regarding COVID-19, by visiting the website and online fact sheets of Monash University and Monash College.
Our thoughts are with our global community. Should you have any queries or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact Ms Michelle Hoodbhoy (michelle.hoodbhoy@monash.edu) or myself.

 

Kind regards

Yours Sincerely,

Professor Abid Khan

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Global Engagement)

 

Monash University

Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Global Engagement)

Chancellery

27 Chancellors Walk

Clayton VIC 3800

Australia