UNE maintains 100 per cent Carrick success rate

August 13, 2007

For the second year running, the Carrick Institute has granted Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning to all those nominated from the University of New England.

Earlier this year the University sent the Institute eight nominations, all of which were successful. The Institute's Executive Director, Professor Richard Johnstone, presented the Citations during a ceremony at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney last Tuesday evening (7 August).

Carrick Institute Citations, now in their second year, are awarded to people who have made a significant contribution to student learning in a particular area over a sustained period.

The Vice-Chancellor of UNE, Professor Alan Pettigrew, congratulated all those involved for their "wonderful effort in once again achieving 100 per cent success for UNE in its Carrick nominations". "Such success in these national awards confirms UNE's long-standing reputation for teaching and learning excellence," Professor Pettigrew said. He thanked Dr Henk Eijkman and his team from UNE's Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) for coordinating the nominations and working with the nominees in their preparation.

This year's citations are listed below.

Associate Professor Matthew Dillon, Associate Professor Lynda Garland
"For sustained excellence in scholarly activities and curriculum development which has enhanced the teaching and learning of first-year Ancient History both at UNE and internationally."

Professor Adrian Kiernander, Ms Sue Fell, Mr Andrew McCue, Dr Anne Pender
"For sustained commitment and innovation over 15 years in devising and providing realworld learning experiences for off-campus students in the practical study of theatre."

Dr Peter Lye, Dr Trevor Brown, Dr Chris Fellows, Associate Professor Kiyo Fujimori, Professor Stephen Glover
"Overcoming the tyranny of distance in tertiary chemical education through innovative distance learning curricula and resources."

Dr Jennifer McDonnell
"For sustained, innovative English curricula and resources covering Renaissance to contemporary literatures that inspire students to see texts, language and the world from multiple perspectives."

Mrs Frances Munro, Mrs Yves Byers, Mrs Margaret Keane, Mr Cameron Colless
"Going the extra mile: for sustained teamwork that brings geographically remote and disadvantaged students into our UNE learning community through personalised attention in access centres."

Mr Guido Posthausen, Ms Diane Mumbler, Mr Michael Brogan
"For a high impact Indigenous tertiary preparation program that assists students to engage confidently in tertiary studies by integrating their individual academic and sociocultural needs."

Dr Barbara Rugendyke
"For inspiring students to envisage and pursue greater global equity through stimulating cross-cultural understanding, global awareness and critical thinking about social justice issues."

Dr John Scott
"For passionate and accessible teaching which stimulates, encourages and sustains students through the construction of interactive and pluralistic learning environments."

The Australian Government's Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education was established in 2004 to provide a national focus for the enhancement of learning and teaching in Australia. It receives $26 million annually from the Australian Government for its awards program, fellowship scheme, and grants programs.

As well as the Carrick Citations, which have brought $180,000 to UNE in 2006 and 2007 combined, the University has been particularly successful in gaining – in a highly competitive environment – Carrick Institute support for a number of individual projects. Including the Citations, UNE's funding from the Institute over the past 18 months amounts to $1.38 million.

TLC's Dr Belinda Tynan, who helps staff members with their nominations, said she encouraged people thinking of nominating themselves or their group for a 2008 Carrick Citation to contact her or her TLC colleagues whenever they can. "It's never too soon to start," she said.

Professor Pettigrew and UNE's Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Planning and Renewal), Professor Stephen Colbran, have invited Citation recipients, their families and friends, and members of the University community to a celebratory function in the Booloominbah Collection on Friday 31 August (4.30 – 6 pm). People able to attend should contact Tracey Townsend in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor (x 5233 or ttownsen@une.edu.au) before 5 pm on Friday 24 August.

THE PHOTOGRAPH displayed here shows (from left) Mrs Yves Byers (Manager of the UNE Manning Valley Centre in Taree), Mrs Frances Munro (UNE Access Centre Operations Manager), and Mrs Margaret Keane (Manager of the UNE Tamworth Centre) - three members of a four-person team that was awarded one of UNE's eight Carrick Institute Citations for 2007. (Cameron Colless from the UNE Tamworth Centre is the fourth member of the team.)

Posted by Jim Scanlan at August 13, 2007 05:47 PM