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CQUniversity knows that our alumni are doing amazing and wonderful things. We have now launched our new annual Alumni Award program, to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our alumni. Alumni are encouraged to nominate themselves or others in one of the following three categories: Volunteer Alumni, Young Achiever Alumni (for people 35 years of age or younger) and Distinguished Alumni.
Information about the awards, entry guidelines and nomination forms are available on the alumni awards webpage. The nomination period will close on the 12th of May.
We look forward to recognising and celebrating alumni achievements with our wider communities, and we hope you benefit from career and networking opportunities that arise from showcasing your outstanding achievements.
Alumnus Ian McPhee PSM (BBus, ‘72) was awarded an Honorary Doctor of the University at the recent Graduation Ceremony in Rockhampton. Ian studied at the Rockhampton campus in the early 1970s and went on to a distinguished career in public sector auditing, culminating with his current role of Auditor General, which he was appointed to on 11 May 2005. Ian has received numerous commendations for his service to his industry, including:
The award “Honorary Doctor of the University” is conferred for distinguished performance for eminent achievement and distinguished contribution to the community and/or service or support to the University.
Alumni and CQUniversity staff recently met for a networking and catch up dinner in Beijing. Pro Vice Chancellor (International) Ailsa Lamont and Chief Representative (China) Richard Li engaged with alumni to discuss their career paths, and how CQUniversity connects with them. Dinners are also proposed for Shanghai and Guangzhou later this year, so we encourage all alumni based in China to make sure their contact details are up to date.
Three CQUniversity staff alumni were recently welcomed as new members of Academic Board by Chair Professor Bronwyn Fredericks (who is also an alumna).
Academic Board constitutes the senior academic governance body within the University and is the primary forum in the University for discussion and resolution of all matters relating to and affecting the University's teaching, research and educational programs. The new alumni members include: Professor Kerry Reid-Searl, Dr Jerome Egwurube, and Assoc Prof William Guo.
As Academic Board is a standing committee of CQUniversity’s Council, Council has representation on the Academic Board. Just as Professor Bronwyn Fredericks welcomed the new members of Academic Board, she also acknowledged that it was the last meeting for the Council's nominee, alumna Dr Robyn Minchinton. Dr Minchinton, a medical scientist specialising in haematology with a passion for lifelong learning, innovation and science communication, was thanked for her contributions to Academic Board.
Alumni can volunteer their time and knowledge to a range of university committees and boards. Use the Be Involved webform to register your interest, or subscribe to Jobs@CQUni to see available opportunities.
CQUniversity appreciates hearing from our alumni, and celebrating important milestones. We recently heard from alumnus Tony McHugh (MLitt 2007) about his recently completed book. It’s entitled "Faces Inside and Outside the Clinic: A Foucauldian Perspective on Cosmetic Facial Modification".
His book integrates first hand clinical (diagnostic and surgical) experience with logical theoretical (philosophical and sociological) argument in the discussion of facial/bodily ‘rightness’ and wrongness’.
Tony states “This book will appeal to graduate and undergraduate clinicians and academics in health-related sciences; contemporary philosophy, cultural studies, and sociology scholars and students; and affiliated providers and consumers of the ‘beauty industry”.
We congratulate Tony on his achievement and encourage all alumni to share their milestones with us.
CQUniversity academic alumna Dr Gillian Busch (B. Ed) was recently presented with the Early Childhood Australia* Doctoral Thesis Award, recognising the quality of her thesis titled 'The Social Orders of Mealtime'.
Dr Busch was congratulated for 'bringing to the fore the potential to address mealtimes in early childhood contexts as an opportunity for community building and pedagogical excellence'.
Judges commented on the implications for early childhood educators for understanding 'the rich social interaction potential of mealtimes, children's interactional competence and the role of adults as co-participants in meaningful dialogue and social interaction'.
Dr Busch's work has direct implications for practice and relates to the National Quality Framework.
CQUniversity has a strong research agenda, and is very proud of the contributions staff alumni are making in their fields of research.
* Early Childhood Australia is the peak national, non-profit, non-government organisation in its field.
Re-Entry Training Scholarships for Nurses
Former nurses keen to return to the industry can now apply for a Registered Nurse Re-Entry to Practice Course offered by distance education, with online study. A fresh round of scholarships (each valued at $6000) is now open to Re-Entry applicants who apply by April 19.
Details are via the Centre for Professional Health Education website. Prospective students should contact the CPHE in the first instance.
This CQUniversity course can arrange clinical placements in the applicant's home region. It's the only course of its type in Queensland and one of only a few in Australia available via distance education.
CQUniversity's course has been approved by the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA) and was also accredited via the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).
CQUniversity officially launched its Appleton Institute Sleep Research Centre in Adelaide last month. As well as a world-class research facility, Appleton will become a distance education support centre for the increasing number of CQUniversity undergraduate students located in the Adelaide region and a hub for alumni activity in the area.
At the official opening, Vice Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman said Appleton Institute houses a 30-strong multidisciplinary team providing leadership in sleep and fatigue research, with application across industry, sports and the wider society.
"We are also building a boutique campus which offers an intimate personal education experience," he said.
As well as our sleep laboratory and a rail and road simulation laboratory for applied cognitive-behavioural human factors research, we offer supervision for research higher degree students, honours programs for psychology students and postgraduate programs in rail safety management and fatigue risk management.
"Our hybrid model combines the best of flexible, hi-tech content delivery with old-style tutorials to ensure students are engaging with the material."
One of the research projects recently undertaken at the Institute’s sleep research labs is a 'sleep-deprived art' experiment on behalf of the Australian Network for Art and Technology. Participants were deprived of stimulating food and drinks and access to the outside world, to the extent of not being sure whether it was night or day.
Professor Drew Dawson said the aim of the experiment was to reverse how people normally experience the creative process.
"We'll be looking at a whole bunch of measures around alertness, creativity, fluency.... we've just finished building what is probably the best facility of its kind anywhere in the world and this was a fantastic way ... to actually engage in something that the students will find much more interesting than normal science."
Professor Scott Bowman encourages alumni to review the A Smarter Australia policy statement when you have the chance. He makes the following points with regard to the Universities Australia position.
“I firmly believe that Australia presently has one of the best university systems in the world.
However, it is unfortunate that Australia is now in the bottom 20 per cent of OECD countries for public investment in universities. Specifically, Australia (one of the strongest economies in the world) ranks an unenviable 25th out of the 29 developed economies with regards public investment in higher education.
Increasing public investment in higher education is crucial in securing a strong future for our nation and ensuring our children have access to world class educations.
It is for these reasons that Universities Australia, the peak body representing Australia’s 39 largest universities has taken the unprecedented step of releasing a policy statement entitled, A Smarter Australia.
A Smarter Australia was developed over 12 months through consultation and collaboration with UA members, industry and community. It outlines a policy and investment framework that will, if pursued by universities in partnership with government, unleash the full potential of Australia’s universities in driving long-term national prosperity. As a UA member, CQUniversity aims to work closely with Universities Australia and other member universities to create a sustainable future for Australian higher education sector.
A Smarter Australia and a short five-point election manifesto, Advice for an incoming government, is available on the Universities Australia website.
Regards,
Prof Scott Bowman
Vice-Chancellor and President, CQUniversity Australia
Helen Newell (nee Dwyer) BBus 1986, feels honoured to raise funds for the Jenny Simpson Memorial Scholarship in her new role at CQUniversity’s Development and Alumni Relations Directorate. Helen remembers Jenny as her most inspirational teacher in English/Drama lessons at high school. Helen felt privileged to re-connect in later years when they both worked at CQUniversity.
Helen says that she felt humbled when observing the confidence that Jenny’s students demonstrated at the STEPS graduation ceremonies. Jenny’s positive impact on students through her teaching in the STEPS program was exceptional.
“Jenny taught me a valuable lesson in life, that not everyone gets to receive the gift of education. That’s one reason I feel so passionate about my new role which includes raising funds in her memory”, said Helen.
Jenny spent 14 years as a lecturer for the CQUniversity Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) program which she described as being the most important and rewarding challenges of her teaching career. She gave of herself to create an inspirational learning environment that encouraged students to see their own obstacles and face them, to ensure that they left her classroom as self aware, critical thinkers not just essay writers. Jenny helped provide over 1000 students with the opportunity and inspiration to change their lives and achieve a tertiary education.
In 2008, Jenny tragically lost her battle with cancer, but her excellence and dedication continues to be recognised. With the support of generous friends, colleagues, former students, members of the community and local employers the Jenny Simpson Memorial Scholarship was created to encourage STEPS students to continue their education journey and enrol in a bachelor degree program at CQUniversity.
One of the 2012 scholarship recipients, Heike Gabel, has experienced the generosity of donors first hand and is one step closer to achieving her dreams to become a psychologist. Heike, who is raising seven children as a single parent, three of whom have disabilities, has spent most of her life putting the needs of others ahead of her own. For several years Heike says she had wanted to become a psychologist and with a little encouragement from her daughter, Yazmin, she enrolled and completed the STEPS program.
“STEPS gave me the confidence and the belief that I can achieve anything I put my mind to by giving me a good understanding of my learning style and academic writing skills, and now thanks to the scholarship I am studying a Bachelor of Psychology which is something I never thought would be possible.”
In her role as Senior Development Officer, Helen is a member of the scholarship selection panel. She said choosing the recipients this year was extremely tough. Eighteen students applied but the current level of investment only allows for two scholarships.
“We have seen the number of applicants grow over the years and there have been so many worthy recipients who have missed out because we aren’t in a financial position to help more at this stage. Ideally we would like to be able to provide five scholarships each year.”
Helen encourages her fellow alumni to consider donating to the Scholarship to help provide the extra scholarships to needy students. Every dollar makes a real difference in the lives of students like Heike who need extra financial support.
Make a donation to the Jenny Simpson Memorial Scholarship here. To discuss your donation, please contact Helen Newell on (07) 49232822 or email: h.newell@cqu.edu.au.
2 May - Official Opening of the Brisbane Study Centre and Alumni Event, Brisbane
9 May - Official Opening of the Melbourne Study Centre and Alumni Event, Melbourne
14 May - Official Opening of the Sydney Study Centre and Alumni Event, Sydney
May (TBC) - CQUniversity Gladstone Industry Day / Research Expo, Gladstone
Mid-June - CQUniversity Art Collection Exhibition - Gladstone
1 August - CQUniversity Alumni Event, Mackay
26 August - CQUniversity Alumni Event, Bundaberg
7 September - CQUniversity Gladstone 35th Anniversary Ball, Gladstone
19 September - CQUniversity Alumni Event, Sydney
22 October - CQUniversity Alumni Event, Rockhampton
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