Mrs Lauren Shivvaan

Lauren Shivvaan is the Regional Foundation Studies Tutor on the Whyalla Campus. For the past 10 years Lauren has been employed at the University of South Australia, in various roles, including National Disability Coordination Officer, UniSA Connect Officer, Lecturer (Foundation Studies) and IPP Regional Coordinator.  From these roles, she have developed a strong understanding of UniSA practices and procedures and have demonstrated her ability to actively raise the profile of the University, particularly in the Whyalla region. 

Lauren's teaching goal is for students not only to succeed in the Foundation Studies course, but to create resilient, empowered students, who can succeed at whatever they choose to do, post studies with the College. Lauren always strives to motivate and engage students, encouraging them to aspire to lifelong learning.

Admitted as Barrister and Solicitor (Supreme Court of Victoria) 2011

Career Development Association of Australia Member

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice Leo Cussen Institute

• Graduate Certification in Careers Education and Development RMIT University

• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws University of Tasmania

Work history

2011 - 2015 National Disability Coordination Officer Programme (based on the UniSA Whyalla Campus)

2015 - 2016 UniSA Connect Officer (Whyalla): UniSA College

2016 - Present Foundation Studies Regional Lecturer & Tutor: UniSA College

November 2016 - June 2017 Indigenous Participation Pathway Coordinator (Whyalla): UniSA College 

2018 - 2020 LANTITE Literacy Tutor (Whyalla): School of Education

2019 Bachelor of Social Work Tutor (Whyalla): School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy