Left to Right: Phil Donato MP, Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller, Jamie Chaffey MP, Parkes Mayor Neil Westcott, Tracie Robertson CUC Parkes Chairperson and Jacob Cass CUC Parkes Centre Manager.
The Country Universities Centre Parkes (CUC Parkes) has officially opened its newpremises at 7–9 Court Street, nearly five years after launching its original co-located site within the Parkes Shire Library.
“Since opening our doors at the Parkes Library in 2020, we have supported over 215 students in their studies,” said Centre Manager Jacob Cass.
“Our new facility offers expanded space, private study rooms, and a dedicated workshop room, in addition to all the services we previously provided, such as free printing and access to workstations.”
The new Centre was formally opened on Wednesday, 18 June by Mr Jamie Chaffey, Member for Parkes; Mr Phil Donato, Member for Orange; Parkes Shire Mayor Neil Westcott; Forbes Shire Mayor Phyllis Miller; CUC Parkes Chairperson Tracie Robertson; and Centre Manager Jacob Cass.
Designed with students in mind, the upgraded facility features two private study rooms, 14 dual-screen workstations, student laptops for in-centre use, video conferencing equipment, printing services, academic and wellbeing support, a large meeting and workshop room, a student common area, and a kitchen. Registration is simple, and access to the Centre is completely free.
CUC Parkes is not just for university students. If you’re studying a Certificate III or higher through TAFE or another Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or are a student in Years 10, 11, or 12, you’re eligible to use the Centre and take advantage of its full range of support services.
CUC Parkes is proudly funded by the NSW Government and the Australian Government through the Regional University Study Hub Program. We extend our sincere thanks to these organisations for their ongoing support and to everyone who joined us to celebrate this important milestone.
For more information about Country University Centre Parkes, you can contact Jacob Cass jacob.cass@cucparkes.edu.au or by calling 0409 119 933.